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Nuts Help Neutralize Metabolic Syndrome
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ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic
syndrome—linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that
increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—affects 25
percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection. Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypoth- esis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.
EFT Relieves Veterans’ Post-Traumatic Stress
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motional Freedom Technique (EFT) uses tapping along acupuncture meridians to relieve stress so the body can resume the natural function of self- healing. Through the Veterans Stress Project (
StressProject.org), the therapy is now being used and tested with veterans exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
symptoms such as insomnia, anger, grief and hypervigilance. A study by the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute has shown that more than 86 percent of vets that used EFT have re- solved most of their PTSD symptoms; the researchers also report that, on average, their pain diminished by 68 percent. Dr. Steve Manire, a chiropractor and EFT practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas, states, “Too many of our nation’s veter- ans are left believing that they have to live with stress for the rest of their lives when they return from their tours of duty.” He asserts that many find significant relief with EFT. The Veterans Stress Project will connect veterans deal- ing with post-traumatic stress with EFT practitioners across the country for six sessions at no cost. Email Deb Tribbey at
Deb@StressProject.org.
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