The American Journal of Medicine, Volume 122, Issue 6, Pages 528-534 (June 2009)

A shocking article (although not so shocking to some) was published in The American Journal of Medicine last month. It was a massive, well documented study that will continue annually, to determine the on-going deterioration of the mental and physical health of our American public.

It will shock those that believe that we have a reasonable grasp on health in the US, that we have a decent health care system, and that we are getting more health conscious. For those of us in Maximized Living, who have been reading the research and tracking the numbers, not so shocking.

Below you will see 40 medically published studies showing that lifestyle and body function are directly linked to death and disease. Although the majority of Americans and American doctors would deny this fact, the science is now overwhelmingly clear. The failure of American adults and children to care for their bodies is an urgent, deadly problem. Conservatively, 75% of all conditions and diseases are found to be self-induced. Some studies show as high as 98%. So, you cannot blame bad genetics anymore - suffering and early deaths are due to bad decisions and ignoring your nutrition, nervous system, activity levels, etc. - not your parents (although as parent, you are the role model for good or bad behavior).

The study was done by a team of medical doctors and PhDs and covered, "Adherence to Healthy Lifestyle" in US Adults, 1988-2006. Lifestyle habits between 1988 and 1994 were compared with habits from 2001 to 2006 among adults aged 40-74 years.

Lifestyle choices are associated with cancer, cardiovascular disease, and quicker mortality. The purpose of this study was to compare adherence to healthy lifestyle habits in adults between 1988 and 2006. Like Maximized Living, they looked at 5 key areas of lifestyle. These are not nearly as cutting edge as the 5 Maximized Living Essentials, but the point is clear. Follow these 5 or the facts show you will suffer a very, very serious consequence.

THE 5 LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS:

Eat 5 fruits and vegetables per day

Exercise regularly (more than 12 times per month)

Maintain healthy weight (body mass index 18.5-29.9 kg/m2)

Moderate alcohol consumption (up to 1 drink/day for women, 2/day for men)

Not smoking
Adherence to the 5 lifestyle behaviors in 1988-1994 were compared with results from 2001-2006 among adults aged 40-74 years. THE STUDY SHOWED:

1. Eating 5 or more fruits and vegetables a day decreased from 42% to 26%
2. Physical activity 12 times per month or more decreased from 53% to 43%
3. Over the last 18 years, the percent of adults aged 40-74 years with a body mass index ≥30 kg/m2 has increased from 28% to 36%
4. Moderate alcohol use has increased from 40% to 51% (More than 2 drinks per day men!)
5. Smoking rates have not changed (26.9% to 26.1%)

TOTAL: Adherence to all 5 healthy habits has gone from 15% to 8% - From bad to off the charts horrific.

92% of Americans are quite literally killing themselves.

UNIQUE GROUPS

The percent of the decrease was worst among Caucasians

Adherence to a healthy lifestyle was lower among minorities

Startling figure - those with disease processes (High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, etc.) were no more likely to be adherent to a healthy lifestyle
You and your doctors can't live in denial anymore. Focus, invest, and live by the 5 Essentials of Maximized Living. It does not take away time and money to do this, it increases time on the planet, increases quality time on the planet, it lowers medical costs, and increases your ability to produce income and a happy life!

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As red blooded, soda drinking, fast food eating, tv rerun marathon watching Americans, we are losing a very important battle.  Not against terrorists, not against the economy, but against ourselves, in the form of bulging waistlines. Aside from “looking good”, there are a multitude of other benefits of exercise.  Here are 10 good “excuses” to get off your butt.

1. Testosterone

This one is mostly for the gents (sorry ladies) and it applies to weight training. Testosterone is the essence of manhood. When you lift weights and gradually increase the level of resistance, your muscles produce testosterone. This gives you the energy, stamina, and aggressiveness you need to take on the world.

2. Clarity and Concentration

An active body has been linked to an active mind. The more consistently you exercise, the less prone you’ll be to grogginess and lapses in concentration.

3. Reflection

Exercise is a time to let your mind unwind while your body does the work. Strangely, when you stop actively trying to solve a mental challenge, the solution often pops into your head. Exercise is an opportunity for your subconscious mind to put together the pieces.

4. Enjoyment

Working out needn’t be seen as a chore or obligation. There are tons of enjoyable ways to exercise. For example, if you live in a scenic area, going for a run or bike ride along a beautiful route can brighten things up. Other great options include: using exercise as a chance to spend time with friends and family, playing a sport or game, striving to achieve new personal bests, week after week.

5. Cleansing

Have you ever gone a couple weeks without exercise and noticed that you begin to sweat an exorbitant amount? That’s because sweat, along with toxins, tends to build up over time. Sweating regularly through exercises removes these toxins and will help you feel more comfortable.

6. Better Sleep

Studies have shown that exercise improves the quality of sleep, and you need less.

7. Longer Life

When you choose to exercise, you’re making an investment, not just in your present physical appearance, but in the rest of your life. People who exercise regularly live longer and stay healthier into old age. If not for yourself, consider the family members that love and depend on you.

8. Stress Relief

Exercise has also been shown to reduce stress. This is a combined result of the benefits of cleansing, reflection, and a physical outlet for frustration.

9. Superior Strength and Endurance

Being unfit drastically can change the way you could move your body. It can throw off your balance and made everyday tasks more difficult and uncomfortable. By exercising regularly, you’ll be better able to live and act, and in the event of an emergency, seize the moment. CARPE DIEM!

10. Self Confidence

The sum of all these benefits is self confidence. (And, yes, looking good will help here too.) Greater self confidence is drives success, so its value can’t be underestimated. Exercise and fitness are an enormous part of reaching your potential.

The #1 Reason for not exercising is “not enough time”.  Do you have a commercial break to spare?  Can you cut the phone conversation a little short with Suzy or Phil? 

Can you hit the snooze button once?

Check out Maximized Living’s new product, the 12 minute Revolution.  Get all the exercise to radically transform your body and life!  Check it out at www.maximizedlivingdrdreiling.com/products/12-minute-revolution.

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Maximized Living Doctor Troy Dreiling has a chiropractic center out of Vancouver, Washington but Dr. Dreiling is more than a chiropractor. Dr. Troy Dreiling is committed to the well being of the patient. This means more than doing adjustments on patients. He works with the patients to maximize their life through safe, natural, and toxin free solutions.

Maximum health and wellness must be treated from the inside out. When people seek out medical help, the physician offers drugs to treat the symptom. What they don’t realize is that symptoms are manifestations of deeper problems and that adding medications may exasperate the problem. Dr. Dreiling looks deeper into the problem and provides long lasting solutions that are safe and natural.

The reason chiropractors work so well is because they adjust the spine which contains the nerve system. The nerve system is like the power cord to the body and its organs. If there is anything with the nerve system then the organs are affected just like your computer won’t work if it is not plugged in.

Only a trained chiropractor can determine where the nerve system went wrong and then apply the proper adjustments. This is definitely one of those “don’t try this at home” moments. Your nerve system controls you ability to walk, breathe, digest food, and a whole lot more. Don’t trust your spine to just anybody. Find a certified chiropractor affiliated with Maximized Life to help you out.

In as little as 30 days you can be on your way to a happier, healthier life. It is as simple as starting the 30 day Maximized Living Makeover. These events are not only fun but they can change your life for the better. To find out how to start, go see Maximized Living Doctor Troy Dreiling or go to the Maximized Living website.

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