Heather Brummer, an exceptional nutritionist and acupuncturist, has joined me at Dynamic Paths. I have known Heather and admired her work for years.  Together, we hope to provide a yearlong program, which includes individual treatment and group work for people who struggle with anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, pre-diabetes and diabetes.  She is particularly skilled at solving digestive issues. I am excited about the opportunities this opens up for many of you.

Having Heather here in the evenings allows Dynamic Paths’ same competent and
thorough care to be offered at perhaps an even more convenient time for you.  Call for an appointment with Heather at 206-579-2757. You’ll be glad you did.

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Two recent medical studies found that increasing physical activity slows the decline of cognitive brain function in older patients.

After up to eight years of repeated testing, reports concluded that one-third of patients with the highest levels of energy expenditures showed declines in cognitive function of only 1.5%, compared with 4.5% of the patients in the middle range expenditures.  Researchers found 16.9% decline in the mostly sedentary patient group.  In the last group, “declines were noted each year and they appeared to accelerate over time”.

In other words, getting more exercise preserves good brain function, fosters feeling smarter, and ensures living independently longer.

For a more extensive review of these studies, read Medical News ICAD: Exercise Protects Brain in New Studies at http://send.webvalence.com/link.php?M=647695&N=10727&L=7548&F=T.

Since physical activity is a skill and a lifestyle, how do you express it in your life today?  What would you like it to look like in two years?  And how will you make exercise part of your life as a 50-year old, a 60-year old, a 70-year old, an 80-year old?  Below are some reswources, which have been enjoyed by staff members at Dynamic Paths.

RESOURCES                                                                                                                                                                I have really enjoyed moving my body outside in the mornings this summer through a program called Seattle Weight Loss Boot Camp.  At the end of the month, I felt stronger, happier about the weather, and my brain felt clearer.  The workouts are held in Green Lake Park. http://send.webvalence.com/link.php?M=647695&N=10727&L=7549&F=T

Heather Brummer, nutritionist and acupuncturist at Dynamic Paths, is happy with the personalied training at a very reasonable cost she is receiving at Everett Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Center, where physical therapists are always on staff.  Find this opportunity at 2000 Hewitt Ave., Suite #115, Everett, WA 98201, 425-252-3908, located at the Everett Events Center.                               www.everetteventscenter.com

Leah Early, the extraordinary admin person at Dynamic Paths, discovered that her insurance pays for membership at the YMCA through a program called Silver Sneakers.        www.greaterseattleonthe cheap.com/4558-silversneakers-fitness-program-is-an-innovative-health-and-fitness-program-that-gives-older-adults-greater-control-of-their-well-being/

Many of Dynamic Paths’ clients have recommended Yoga for Round Bodies through Whole Life Yoga (DVD and/or classes), 206-784-2882, tracy@wholelifeyoga.com.

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In response to a recent mailing regarding the effects of drinking diet sodas on our bodies, my friend Abby sent me this link to another article about diet sodas.  This study found that the diet sodas “dull taste buds”.  Check it out.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/jun/09/sugary-drinks-dull-tastebuds-study

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On Tuesday, May 10^th, Dr. Kristen Allott will be hosting a free lecture and discussion on the topic “How to Read Food Product Labels”.  This gathering will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Standing Stone Hall, located at 943 North 89^th Street, Seattle, WA 98103.

Food packaging can be confusing–especially when you are trying to be careful with what you are eating and very selective with calories, fats, salt, and carbohydrates.  Here’s a chance to figure out just what the labels are saying?  If you have a particularly difficult label to read on a product you have bought, feel free to bring it along for decoding.

Learn to read labels quickly so that you may make informed choices that will contribute to not only healthier eating, but a healthier you.  Reserve a seat by emailing allot@dynamicpaths.com.   I hope that you can make it.

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Recent studies verify that eating large amounts of sugar sets the body up to crave and want more sugar.  This cycle in the long run leads to diabetes and depression.   Folks who experience frequent, sugar cravings in the evenings are experiencing “night eating syndrome”.

Three causes and corresponding actions to prevent the triggering of Night Eating Syndrome are                                                                                                                                                                1.   Not eating throughout the day:  Eat 3-6 small meals throughout the day.  Be sure each meal includes some protein.

2.   High fructose corn syrup/corn addiction:  Try cutting out eating any high fructose corn syrup for two weeks.  It will be very beneficial to become a label reader, if you are not already one.

3.   Idle hands in the evenings:   Do some fun things while you keep your hands busy! Activities can result in your experiencing relaxation and pleasure such as playing a musical instrument or board games, knitting, crocheting, coloring, working puzzles and/or creating Zen tangles.  I’ve recently been introduced to Zen Tangles at www.zentangle.com or www.TanglePatterns.com. Everyone can doodle.

Should you have concerns or questions about your own night eating habits, please call me at 206-579-2757

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Click on the link below to listen to a brief discussion on the connection between depression and diabetes with Dr. Kristen Allott and Aron Choi, a Bastyr University medical student.

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An Pan PhD, Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts led a ten-year research project involving 65,381 women—all nurses and 94% Caucasians.  The study showed “women with depression were 17% more likely to develop diabetes.  Those who were taking antidepressants had a 25% higher risk of developing diabetes compared with their counterparts without depression”.

“Our results provide compelling evidence that the diabetes–depression association is bidirectional,” wrote the study’s authors.  That is to say, diabetes increases the risk for depression and depression increases the risk for diabetes.

Researchers also verified that the women with diabetes were more likely to have higher body mass indexes and were less likely to be physically active.  These last two factors suggest they could be “major mediating factors”.

In April, I will be providing an all day seminar on the major mediating factors that contribute to both depression and diabetes.  See below: Washington PESI Seminars.  Please join me for an important day about improving your health.

Arch Intem Med. 2010; 170:1884-1891.

TAKE HOME TIPS

The article above reminds me of a quote from Chinese medicine:   “Emotions are shown on the face, not in the body.   The body instead shows how people are coping with emotions.” –Ekman and Friesen

If you are concerned about depression and diabetes, here are three things you can do to help yourself feel better and to take better care of your health immediately.

1.  Be kind and compassionate about where you are and find support.  Everybody needs one person to help them on their paths to reach goals.  You will want a supportive mentor and/or accountability person.  This can be a friend, therapists, and/or coach.

2.  Move your body every day.  What about walking 10 minutes every day for 30 days to see how much better you will feel?

3.  Eat small frequent meals that contain both a protein and fiber sources such as fruit, vegetable, or a whole grain like quinoa.

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