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6B Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter Do ;immins po:ie health threats? C-FORCE' HEALTH AND FITNESS CHUCK NORRIS info@creators.com Q: Chuck, I just heard on the news that experts are say- ing it is unhealthy for women to take vitamins• Have you heard that? What do you think? Tammy L. Wyoming A: Headline hysteria prolif- erated health news this past week from a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a semimonthly pro- fessional medical journal pub- lished by the American Med- ical Association• Here's a sample: "Vitamins May Increase Women's Risk of Dying, Re- search Finds" --Yahoo! News "Some supplements may up older women's death odds" -- CBS News "Multivitamins linked to earlier death, study finds" The Globe and Mail "Are your vitamins killing you?" --Denver Health Examiner At first glance, the evidence seems to support the news alarms, as the 22-year study involved roughly 40,000 women ages 55 - 69. The study concluded that the women who took multivitamins or supplements of iron, vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, folic acid or copper had at least a 2.4 percent increased chance of death. Calcium, however, reduced the risk of death. Americans buy more than $20 billion worth of nutrition- al supplements each year, so there seems to be good reason for this health news to cause medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton cautioned, "like many, can be deceiving This study was based on ass( ciated findings; it did not show a biologic cause and ef- fect." Similarly, Puffy MacKay, vice president of scientific and regulator¢ affairs at the Council for Responsible Nu- trition, reported his doubt about the study to the Los Ar gales Times: "I'm concerned that (the results) will be over generalized," because they were based on self-reporting questionnaires and spurious statistical analysis. There are genuinely sub- stantial problems with the study. The women's vitamin consumption was not med- ically investigated or clinic ly verified. We don't know whether they look them regu larly, sporadiqally or at all. We don't kno@ about the quality or brand of vitamins and multivita: changed radii past 20 years• what other ill] women had o tion medcati( have been tab know other p health (smoki: ercise, etc.). T analysis of th death beyond ings; were the nins have ally during th Ne don't know tosses the the prescrip- ns they might .ng. We don't tterns of their rg, drinking, e: aere was no ir causes of .arger group- related to die heredity, elerent exposure, accidental injhries? The truth behind the study is that the researchers asked the women only to fill out three surveys -- the first in 1986, the second in 1997 and the last in 2004 and report what supplements they took, what foods they consumed and a few other health-relate items. But marginal statistical conclusions based upon thre self-reporting questionnaire over 18 years seem to be hardly scientific or some- concern, or is there? thing on whiqh to base a ma- ,Th,e hadline,'; c]s Nqws. jorJife or  nge, The study revealed that the risk of death increased by only 1 percent: 41 percent of multi- vitamin takers died, com- pared with 40 percent of those who did not take multi- vitamins. But couldn't such a minuscule percentage be eas- ily skewed by grandiose self- reporting alone? The Alliance for Natural Health had a simple and straightforward conclusion: "This study is less than use- less: it is dangerous, because it is being used by the m dia and the mainstream me [ical establishment to blackeJl the eye of nutritional supple - merits using poor data, [ad analysis, and specious c)nclu- sions otherwise know n as junk science," A word of caution is ir der here, however, as ou ance is needed when wa through the medical wal in order to separate the I acts from nutritional fantasy. The University of Cali For- nia, Berkeley Wellness I,etter highlights three typical myths and warnings wh m it comes to nutritional suI fie- ments: --Myth No. 1: Dmtar sup- plements are far safer tl an prescription drugs becm se they are 'natural.'" Myth No. 2: Dmtar  sup- plements are rigorously test- ed, and their effectivene ;s backed by all sorts of stc dies and scientific proof." Myth No. 3: "Supple nent makers are knights on  hite horses riding to our res¢ue, while the pharmaceutic in- dustry is 'evil.'" We must remember tt it we can't live off pills or even nutritional supplement:;. They are, after all, supp Iv- merits. Nothing replace:; a well-balanced diet and e xer- cise program. Dr. David Katz, direct)r of the Yale-Griffin Prevent ion Research Center, summ - rized well what a supple merit is:.?,It s nobasubsttute !or RlV[.l00SID[ I00OCI( 1245 Sloat Rd. At the Old Sloat I Mill 2839654 Cindy Robinson "I have advertised with Feather Pub', years in both newspaper and phonebc generated sales beyond, my wildest ex advertisement brought in many new, customers." ishing for ok. My recur ectations. M s well as, reti 14 Lt ad Lrn "My recent ad was so successful, I'ni already plal ruing my Spring sale.Thank you Feather Pt blishing for your great customer service!" 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So before adding supple- ments to your diet, first build the foundation of a healthy diet of"living foodsi" includ- ing organic fruits and vegeta- bles from good soil Snd from what Dr. Don Colbert calls the phytonutrient rainbow (red, yellow, orange, green and purple, e.g., grapes, blueber- ries and eggplant). Second, consult your physi- cian or health professional about the proper dietary ref- erence intakes of vitamins and minerals for your age, gender and health history. You and your health practi- tioners (not those marketing certain products) should mon- itor your intake Of supple- ments. Because you can over- take some, I recommend you at least consult a reputable guide to supplements, such as Berkeley's "Wellness Guide to Dietary Supplements." Third, obtain and take high- quality and natural supple- ments -- those that are time-re- leased, are easily absorbed and contain organic ingredients. Next week, I will not only discuss more elements in the recent vitamin study under debate but also give real ex- amples of how vitamins can, in fact, become dangerous. Write to Chuck Norris (info@ creators.com) with questions about health and fitness. Copyright 2011 Chuck Norris Distributed by creators.com or- kfa € lribng 1" Brea st is vii.al meal ers, HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH AURA WHITTAKER Children going to school need to eat breakfast in a hur- ry but often blk at the thought of eating in their morning rushAs many as 60 percent of parents say their children skip breakfast. But breakfast is supposedly the most importa.t meal of the day, right? Ma dren don't knc ing meal helps in school, incl ing reading ar scores. Any breakf ybe our chil- w that a morn- them do better lding improv- d math test st is better than no breakfast but some foods contain the nutrients a child really needs. Avoid giving children swee foods for breakfast, like]doughnuts or cereals high iq sugar, because after thesuga high quickly wears off, the are likely to get tired and bungry again. Think of your body as a car after a long night of sleep- ing, and essentially fasting, your tank is empty. Breakfast is the fuel that drives your brain and body to get you go- ing in the morning. Breakfast eaters report less tardiness and fewer school absences and trips to the nurse's office• And a full tummy in the morning has' been linked to better behavior in the class- room less aggression and more focus, Some people skip breakfast because they sleep too late or because they think it's a way to stay thin. But skipping breakfast doesn't help you maintain a healthy weight. In fact, someone who skips breakfast tends to eat more calories throughout the day, which can lead to obesity. If time is a factor, make break- fast portable. Try sandwiches, like peanut butter and jelly or ham and cheese left over from dinner. Dry cereal in a baggie and a small container of milk can make breakfast stress- free. -: Remember children mimic what they see. They like to do what someone else is doing. Request for Bids Plumas County Dept. of Public Works is accepting bids for Carbide Cutting Edges, Due Date 11/10/11 For more information call: (530) 283-6268 I Parents and older siblings can act as role models by set- ting a good example and tak- ing the time to eat breakfast every morning. Doing this on a regular basis will help chil- dren develop a healthy habit that will benefit them throughout their lives. Break- fast can be served hot or cold, sitting down or eaten on the run. Breakfast can be a typi- cal breakfast food, or left- overs from dinner the night before. The main point to re- member is to include it in your morning routine for both you and your child. If you find your child skip- ping breakfast because things are too rushed, make a point to get him or her to bed 10 minutes earlier at night and out of bed 10 minutes earlier in the morning. Keep break- fast basic but healthy. Here are some options that are easy to grab on the way out the door and can be pre- pared the night before: Cereal/granola bar. Yogurt cup/drink. --Fresh fruit and cheese stick ....... Hard-boilegs. Whole-grain muffin. Trail mix of nuts, dried fruits and dry cereal. --Peanut butter on whole- grain waffle. A good breakfast is easier than you think. By choosing the right foods, you can feed your child quickly at home or create a meal to go. So tomor- row morning, don't let your child run out the door on an empty stomach. Fuel up with a healthy breakfast and help everyone get the best out of their day. 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