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Paso Robles Press | Atascadero NewsHealth Fitness & Beauty • june 20122

Pass the salt, pleaseNew research shows health benefits of salt

In a recent New York Times article,award winning science journalist GaryTaubes describes the considerable ef-

forts and expenditures made by governmentpublic health agencies to support and pro-mote salt restriction, despite clinical evi-dence which does not supportpopulation-wide salt reduction strategies.

According to Taubes, a flood of newresearch published in the last two years hasnot only shown the health benefits of saltbut also revealed the risks of low-sodiumdiets.

"There was no disputing that salt is anatural, no-calorie and tasty nutrient essen-tial for life, but the biggest nutrition story inrecent years is the proof that following thegovernment's low salt advice could actuallyshorten your life," says Lori Roman, presi-dent of the Salt Institute.

Within the past year, peer-reviewedmedical studies have documented:

Type 1 diabetes risk:In one Australian study on patients

with type 1 diabetes, low sodium intake wasindependently associated with increased all-cause mortality and ESRD (end-stage renaldisease).

Type 2 diabetes risk:In another Australian study with type

2 diabetes patients, lower sodium con-sumption was associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

No cardiovascular benefit tosalt reduction:

A study published in the AmericanJournal of Hypertension showed that eatingless salt will not prevent heart attacks,strokes or early death. On the contrary, low-sodium diets increased the likelihood ofpremature death.

Increased risk of illness and death:The Journal of the American Medical

Association published a multi-year study ona very large cohort that concluded thatlower salt intakes resulted in higher mor-bidity and mortality.

Negative effects of low-salt intakes:An analysis of 167 studies showed that in-dividuals placed on the U.S. Dietary Guide-lines-recommended salt levels experiencedsignificant increases in plasma renin, aldos-

terone, adrenaline, noradrenalin, cholesteroland triglycerides - all risk factors for dia-betes and cardiovascular disease.

Health risk of currentU.S. Dietary Guidelines:In a Journal of theAmerican MedicalAsso-ciation publication, an analysis of the asso-ciation between sodium intakes andcardiovascular events in almost 29,000adults, showed that CV risk was increasedamong those with the lowest levels, equiv-alent to the current recommendations in theU.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Nutritional risk of currentU.S. Dietary Guidelines:TheAmerican Journal of Preventative Med-icine published an article demonstrating thatfollowing the U.S. Dietary Guidelines forsalt will result in unbalanced and unsus-tainable dietary choices.

It is well documented that the Japan-ese and the Swiss enjoy among the longestlife expectancy rates of any of the world'spopulation groups. Less known however, isthat they are also among the highest rates ofsalt consumption. Comparing the availabledata on salt consumption and longevityaround the world indicates that if we wereto actually consume the low levels of saltrecommended in the U.S. Dietary Guide-lines, our life expectancy figures woulddrop dramatically.

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Simple tips to stay safe from the sunIf you follow these simple tips, you can look forward to an active, fun and safe summer

Warmweather means more timespent enjoying the outdoors:picnics, bike rides, hikes and

sporting events. While the summermonths should be enjoyed to the fullest,outdoor enthusiasts must remember thatthe sun, with all of the benefits it brings,also has many dangerous effects.

The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are attheir strongest during the spring and sum-mer; unprotected skin and eyes can bedamaged in as little as 15 minutes.Whileapplying sunscreen and wearing sun-glasses with UVA/UVB protection is im-portant throughout the year, taking extrasun-safety precautions during the sum-mer is especially important.

Try these simple tips on your nexttrip to the park, pool, beach or casualstroll outside and learn to enjoy the sunsafely:

Wear sunscreen:While this may seem like a no-

brainer, many people still need to be re-minded. Keep some handy in your car,purse and around the house. Sunscreenwith a sun protection factor (SPF) of atleast 30 protects the skin from the sun.Apply one ounce of sunscreen (about thesize of a ping pong ball) to all sun-ex-posed areas of the body. Don't forget theears, feet and behind the neck. Becausesunscreen can take up to 30 minutes to gointo full effect, it's a good idea to apply itat home before going outside.

Wear the right shades:Find a pair of sunglasses that will

give you adequate UVA/UVB protection

so you can reduce the risk of burningyour retina, cornea or eyelids. Most of usdon't realize it when sunglasses do notprovide adequate UV protection. If youwear sunglasses that feature UV block-ing lenses, but the frame does not blocksunlight from reaching your eyes fromthe sides, you are still being exposed toharmful UV rays. For example, SolarShield Sunglasses feature Advanced UVProtection designs that help protect youreyes through the combination of 100 per-cent UV protection lenses and framesthat wrap around to block stray light.

Wear protective clothing:Warmer weather inevitably means

less clothing, especially when you're lay-

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up a few lightweight wraps and covershirts; they offer much more protectionthan sunscreen.

Cover your head:Whether it is a baseball cap or

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Avoid the danger times:The Food and Drug Administration

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Massage can give you an active, healthy summerLet your mind and body enjoy the benefits of massage

For many people, summer means funin the sun that includes outdoor ac-tivities like running, hiking, biking

and team sports. But an active lifestyle cantake a toll on the body and bring aboutaches and pains from muscles and jointsthat haven't been utilized during the fall andwinter.

"There are a number of ways to keepyour body healthy during the summer.However, one often overlooked but benefi-cial component for a healthy lifestyle ismassage therapy," saysAmyWiltgen, mas-sage therapy instructor at Everest College -Merrionette Park. "Even the simplest re-laxation massages will decrease stress andimprove circulation, reduce fatigue, andhelp keep your muscles, bones and con-nective tissue in good working condition."

Wiltgen offers some tips for choosinga massage therapist this summer and max-imizing the experience:

Find a professional. The first step is tofind professional therapists who are li-censed and insured, and have a certificateof professional training in their specialty orprocedure. "Perhaps most helpful is to get a

personal recommendation from a friend orlook for testimonials or reviews on web-sites," says Wiltgen. "Also look for aca-demic credentials, such as a diploma froman accredited program."

Ask questions and describe health is-

sues. When you call for an appointment,have questions ready to get a good sense ofyour compatibility with and the profes-sionalism and personality of the therapist.

Communicate. Upon arriving at theappointment, make sure to let the therapist

know your health history and any prefer-ences for depth of pressure, room tempera-ture, choices in music and allergies to oilsor lotions. Don't be afraid to speak up to askthe therapist to make any adjustments dur-ing the massage.

Relax. It's important to relax. Let yourmind and body go to enjoy all the benefitsof the massage. "Breathing normally helpsfacilitate relaxation," saysWiltgen. "Peopleoften stop or limit their breathing whenthey feel anxious or a sensitive area is mas-saged."

Avoid pain.A common misconceptionis that the massage has to hurt to feel good."Whether it's a professional giving a mas-sage, or a friend or family member, com-municate any discomfort immediately,"says Wiltgen.

Stay hydrated. Be sure to drink extrawater before and after the massage to helpflush toxins from the body and make suremuscles are properly hydrated.

"Having a massage on a regular basiscan be a powerful ally in your health careregimen, and will help keep you at your op-timal best all summer long," adds Wiltgen.

Simple tips and tools to help smokers quitFive suggestions to aide your success

Every year, people across the countrymake resolutions to quit smoking,but research shows that less than 5

percent of those who quit without assis-tance are successful in their quit attempt.Quitting smoking is one of the hardestthings to do. On average, it takes a smokerup to nine attempts to quit before they'reable to do so successfully. Every relapsebegins with smaller lapses - so quittersshouldn't stop trying after a lapse.

Smokers need a variety of tools tohelp them quit. "Even if you lapse whenquitting smoking and have a cigarette,there are still opportunities for you toachieve your goal of quitting smoking suc-cessfully," says Saul Shiffman, PhD, an ad-diction and dependence expert at theUniversity of Pittsburgh and a world-renowned researcher in behavior changeand relapse, and paid consultant to Glaxo-SmithKline Consumer Healthcare. Towork toward a resolution to quit smoking,

Shiffman recommends these tips:

Determine the best tools tohelp you quit smoking.

Make a plan to help you quit success-fully. Personalized quit plans can help asmoker make it though their quit attempt.There are a variety of resources availableonline to create a plan after inputting in-formation about your personal habits andbehaviors associated with quitting.

Quit with a support network in place.Many studies have shown that com-

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support can provide you with tips on howto get back on track if you lapse.

Change up your daily routine.Quitting smoking is a two-part problem -both a physical addiction and learned as-sociations with cues that produce cravingsfor nicotine. To avoid those behavioralcravings, change your daily routine duringtimes when you would normally have acigarette, like driving to work or after ameal. "If you're used to staying at the tableand having a cigarette after a meal, get upand move on to something else, so youdon't feel the craving," Shiffman says.

Use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).NRT doubles a smoker's chances of

quitting smoking successfully versusplacebo and numerous studies have shownit significantly increases a smoker'schances of quitting long-term. NRT, likenicotine gum or nicotine patch, helps re-

lieve cravings and withdrawal symptomsassociated with quitting smoking, withoutexposing the quitter to the carcinogens andtoxins from cigarette smoking. One recentstudy even showed that continuing to usethe nicotine patch helps smokers recoverfrom lapses in their quit attempt - it is es-sential to continue your quit attempt, evenafter lapses. For best results, you shouldfollow the label and use the amount rec-ommended for the duration recommended.

Reward yourself along the way.To help with quitting smoking and

managing difficult cravings, it helps to re-ward yourself throughout the quit process- even if you lapse and slip back into smok-ing. One cigarette should not ruin a quit at-tempt. Reward yourself for the progressyou've made, even if it hasn't been perfect.For example, use the money you save fromno longer buying cigarettes to buy yourselfa treat at the end of the week.


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