Mark L. Bushee

Food for thought.
Your health, you decide. 👨🏻‍⚕️

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and also around the world. About 647,000 Americans die from heart disease every year. That's one in four deaths in America. ⁣⁣
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Now what most people and a lot of doctors don't realize is that two thirds of heart disease AREN’T caused by fat or cholesterol, but by sugar and starch in our diet—causing a condition that's known as insulin resistance.⁣⁣
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In fact, the central feature of almost all age related disease, whether it's heart disease, cancer, diabetes, dementia, muscle loss, and hormonal imbalances is something called insulin resistance. ⁣⁣
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And that happens when we consume boat loads of starch like flour, bread, pasta, rice, and refined grains and sugar. In fact, we eat an average of about 152 pounds of sugar per person, and 133 pounds of flour per person every year. This makes up about 60% of our calories—it's killing us and it's making us age very fast. ⁣⁣

If your results show high insulin, you need to eliminate the things that are sending your biology out of balance and include what’s needed to help your body rebalance itself. These eight interventions can become extraordinarily powerful to normalize insulin:

Eat a low glycemic diet that’s packed with healthy fats, qualtiy protein, rich in fiber, and includes anti-infmmatory foods.

Try your best to avoid sweeteners including artificial sweetners.

Get good quality sleep.

Address any nutrient deficiencies you might have.

Incorporate strength training and moderate exercise.

Control your stress levels by finding a stress reducing technique such as meditation, journaling, going for a walk, or talking with a friend.

Your thoughts have real and measurable effects on your body and brain. Your immune cells know your deepest feelings.⠀⁣
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Your stem cells are wired to your brain and help you repair and regenerate. But they only turn on and make new brain cells when you relax. And I don't mean sipping a glass of Chardonnay while watching TV or practicing retail therapy. ⠀⁣
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In school, we all learned how to read and write, but we never learned how to use our minds to help us with the most important survival skills of all: staying happy and healthy! Research has shown over and over again that learning to relax is one of the most important keys to long-term health and vitality. ⠀⁣
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To engage the powerful forces of the mind on the body, you must DO something. Learn how to ACTIVELY relax. ⠀⁣
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Whether you practice deep breathing or take a simple leisurely walk, find an active relaxation that works for you and do it. Here are a few more ideas on how to push your pause button:⠀⁣
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1) Make choices that make your life balanced — practice saying “NO” to others and “YES” to yourself.⠀⁣
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2) Try yoga or meditation.⠀⁣
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3) Get enough sleep.⠀⁣
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4) Eat whole foods that decrease the stress response.⠀