 milk increases risk of fractures and mortality We've all heard milk "does a body good" because milk "builds strong bones." But that has never been tested...until now. Milk was assumed to be good for bone health because it provides a source of calcium, a key component of bone.
However, a recent study of over 100,000 people showed a link between high milk consumption and INCREASED risk of bone fractures, mortality, and inflammation. The authors of the study noted milk "might possibly be harmful to skeletal and general health." It is possible that milk didn't create more health problems; instead those with more health problems chose to drink more milk. But this explanation is less likely when considering what else the researchers discovered: fermented dairy reduced risks of fracture or other health problems. While drinking milk increased the risk of fractures and mortality, consuming fermented dairy reduced the risk of fractures and other health problems. Healthier fermented forms of dairy include yogurt, cheeses, kefir, cultured buttermilk, sour cream, and others. The natural fermentation process is thought to make milk healthier by improving digestibility, reducing milk sugars, and providing beneficial bacteria (probiotics). Fermentation has also been found to generate vitamin K2 (a beneficial nutrient not found in milk). It's also important to recognize the current over-processing of milk with high heat pasteurization, homogenization, fat extraction, and other techniques that reduce milk's nutrient content or nutrient availability. For those who still want to sport a milk mustache, try choosing the least processed, preferably organic, form of fermented dairy you can find. If you're looking for a source of calcium, try dark leafy greens and don't worry about trying to drink more milk.
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3/30/2015 Optum Insurance Company Data Shows Over $1 Billion Potential Savings with Chiropractic Treatment FirstRead Now Chiropractic treatment could save $ billions A recent analysis of Optum insurance data concluded, "spinal manipulation is the single service that -- if not included during management of a non-surgical spinal episode -- will lead to higher total episode costs. Optum data, which covered a two-year span, projected a total savings of $1.3 billion had its reported 14.7 million non-surgical spinal episodes begun with chiropractic care."
“Chiropractic care advances the opportunity for optimal outcomes across care delivery, quality and cost” The data from patients covered under Optum insurance plans showed that when spinal manipulation is performed "within the first 10 days of a spinal episode, results include:
“Musculoskeletal conditions rank amongst the costliest in health care and are a top concern for all stakeholders – patients and payers, alike,” states Gerard Clum, DC, spokesperson, F4CP. “Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) provide evidence-based, cost-effective care, which includes spinal manual care appropriate for the management of these conditions and other health concerns.” Imagine the billions saved if all insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, Military, Veterans Administration and other health care systems recommended trying chiropractic treatment first for spinal problems (not to mention extremity problems); and more importantly the reduced suffering.  The medical community has not always acknowledged the benefits of chiropractic treatment, but that is gradually improving. Medical institutions and organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of chiropractic. Some medical treatment guidelines even recommend trying conservative chiropractic treatment before trying more invasive medical treatments.
An online article published by Harvard's Medical School describes chiropractic treatment and its benefits: "Most research on chiropractic has focused on spinal manipulation for back pain. Chiropractic treatment for many other problems—including other musculoskeletal pain, headaches, asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fibromyalgia—has also been studied. A recent review concluded that chiropractic spinal manipulation may be helpful for back pain, migraine, neck pain, and whiplash." It's good to see more positive information about conservative treatment like chiropractic that has been shown to be safe, effective, and low cost. More patients should experience the benefits of chiropractic treatment first, before trying more invasive medical care.  When sales are slipping because overweight Americans realize they shouldn't be chugging a can of high fructose corn syrup each day, it's time for plan B: covertly pay nutritionists to recommend mini coke as a "healthy snack."
There's no limit to what junkfood companies will do to entice customers to consume their product. A reporter from the Associated Press recently revealed Coca-Cola's tactics to lure customers into drinking coke. Coke has been paying nutritionists and dieticians to write articles during Heart Health Month in which they recommend drinking coke. A Coca-Cola spokesman even referred to the nutritionists as "paid talent." While they should be free to share their uneducated/paid opinion with the public, the articles don't make it clear that the nutritionists were paid by Coke. Someone thinking they have found independent dietary advice is actually just reading an ad that Coke paid for without knowing it. A mini Coke is not healthy, just as a mini cigarette is not healthy. Beware what you read and try to choose reliable sources for your information. Your health depends on it. |
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