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bigrally.bsky.social
Formerly food addicted male veteran in a junk food obsessed orbit around an imploding western world due to cheap chemically processed low nutrient “foods”. Now more healthy with a BMI of 24 down from 32. Started the turnaround at age 74. Here to stay!
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JFK and HEALTH “We do not want our children to become a generation of spectators. Rather, we want each of them to be a participant in the vigorous life.” – from “The Soft American” by John F. Kennedy in Sports Illustrated Dec 1960. Can JFK’s words can be applied to today’s society? No doubts.

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EXERCISE Compare this: there are more gyms (55,294) than grocery stores (45,575) in US but, according to CDC, only 24% get recommended amount of exercise and 25% do not get any leisure-time physical activity. Are you a spectator or participant in life, as Kennedy put it? MOVE IT OR LOSE IT!

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BANANA vs SPORTS DRINKS Study of effectiveness of sugary sports drinks compared to 1/2 a banana found that banana does the equivalent to restore electrolytes but better in providing B6, potassium, antioxidants, and fiber. For best health results when exercising, perhaps use water and the banana.

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Household air pollution and adverse health outcomes PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) @thelancet.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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NATURE/NURTURE & CANCER Study of 44,000 identical twins found exposure to environmental toxins is greatest cause of adult cancer. Genetic predisposition is more prevalent in early childhood cancers albeit rare. Diet and lifestyle management to minimize exposure to deadly toxins is best defense.

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PROCESSED MEATS CAUSE CANCERS? Significant research prior Jan 2025 shows what you consume is major contributor to health. Some foods help and others tend to nurture disease. Attention from experts (scientists, public health advocates) given to processed meat. Ans: Not much good about it. AVOID!

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How does sleep protect against neurodegenerative disease? A review, open-access www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...

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IS FOOD ADDICTION REAL? Yes. Addicts may be visible or might be in a different closet eating too much secretively. They typically go for carbs and sugary junk food. They might eat until they get sick or might gorge and purge. They live to eat but don’t want to live that way and want to change.

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TEST FOR ADDICTION +\-30% develops substance abuse disorder. New test predicts if you might become one by analyzing genetic information in saliva. It’s combined with details of past (e.g. childhood), previous substance use, and family history. Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System (CARES)

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BREAKFAST Is it Important? Eat a good breakfast including protein within one hour of waking to get your metabolism running. Skipping breakfast signals the body that food is scarce, causing the metabolism to drop into low power mode. For most of us this tends to increase hunger at next meal.

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LOW TESTOSTERONE Pt 1 Low T causes male feminization and female hormone imbalance. It’s happening more often and at younger ages. Avoid chemical exposure in foods by buying organic, drink filtered water, & avoid microwaved foods in plastic or coated containers. Organics: Go frozen if not local

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LOW TESTOSTERONE Part 2 Scientists believe environmental pollutants including pesticides, herbicides, industrial solvents, female hormones found in municipal water supplies, and bisphenol A (BPA) leaching from plastics may be related to Low T. Preventative: Avoid food contact with plastics!

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PREVENTATIVE CARE ANYONE? Early 2025 Gallup Poll indicated that more than 31M in US borrowed money in 2024 for healthcare giving them $74M debt. Large majority were <65 yrs old with more under 30 yrs old at top of list. There are less expensive ways to avoid this. Live and Learn and Learn to Earn

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FOLLOW THE $ Always know who funded a study. When a drug company or any industry funds one for their products, there’s 0% chance PUBLISHED results will be negative. When independent researchers evaluate products however there is a 40% chance of negative evaluation. "Conflict of Interest" anyone?

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BANANAS Stand out among best to meet 10 daily servings of fruits and veggies. Contain: Vitamins A,B,C Magnesium Potassium Calcium Selenium Tryptophan Dopamine Serotonin Norepinephrine Essentials for neurotransmitter brain function to provide calmness, decrease depression, & enhance memory

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PROCESSED FOODS (3/2025) Protein-enriched ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are thought to help weight management. In comparison with low-processed foods, however, consumption of UPFs was shown in short term to result in overfeeding and gains in body weight and fat mass. Study posted by E.Topol follows

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New data on why ultra-processed food (UPF) intake should be limited. Adding protein to UPF didn't reduce overeating in a randomized, crossover study www.nature.com/articles/s42... @naturemetabolism.bsky.social

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PREVENT THE BIG C Best cancer preventative for us might be a nutrient dense diet. Scientific research indicates overload of toxins from bad and processed foods may be major contributor to weakening of the immune system FRUITS AND VEGETABLES…Not just for kids BTW, if you can’t go local…Go Frozen

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GRIEF Don’t need junk food in self-imposed isolation to compensate. Give it time but clean up your lifestyle (21-28 days of withdrawal). Seek other ways to offset grief. Start w/good memories, sunshine, walks and productive social interaction. Don’t feel sorry for yourself and NEVER GIVE UP!

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WEIGHTS Benefits of weight training are the ability to help lose LBs and to keep healthy body composition. An increase of muscle mass results in an increase of overall metabolism. This means that the body will use more calories during the day and not only as you exercise. “FEEL THE BURN” ALL DAY!

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ALTERNATIVE OF WHOLISTIC MED Symptoms say there’s a problem. Alternative is to investigate and heal cause, not cover up symptoms. Re treatment, ask self if eliminating actual cause of illness. Until cause is found and corrected, disease can grow; more complicated illnesses w/more symptoms.

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PREVENTION & SELF-CARE…WHY? ANSWER: US Corporations are buying practices of physicians and dentists, and using the business model that PROFIT is Job #1. Rural areas are becoming medical professional deserts. Many DRs are recruited by Canada. Get respect, VG compensation and sane leadership.

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PREVENTION & SELF-CARE…WHY? ANSWER: US Corporations are buying practices of physicians and dentists, and using the business model that PROFIT is Job #1. Rural areas are becoming medical professional deserts. Many DRs are recruited by Canada. Get respect, VG compensation and sane leadership.

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BIRD’s THE WORD Lifestyle change is great but take precautions. Avoid mutating debilitating viruses. Avian flu has jumped to mammals inc 70+ humans. Guidance: avoid crowds esp in confined spaces with HVAC and on mass transportation. Birders: wear gloves & a mask for feeders. Then wash hands.

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We've known about the gut-brain axis. Now we're learning about the gut-brain-lung axis whereby food intake can trigger an immune response in the airway. www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...

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DENTAL HYGIENE Strong correlation between unhealthy mouth and health problems including cancer. Theory: disease in mouth spreads via bloodstream and leads to greater problems. Recurrent dental issues, including cavities but unrelated to injury, could signal imbalance. Maybe dental treatment?

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ALKALINE/ACID ENVIRONMENT - Pt 1 Harmful bacteria and cancers survive in the body if acid environment exists because of a person’s lifestyle and habits. Test your saliva and urine acid/alkaline balance using OTC p.H strips. Ideal number is 6.5-7.5 taken in morning before breakfast. LIVE WELL!

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