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The Facts About Fats Mark McLaughlin Mickle Communications You’ve heard it from countless health experts over the years: Steer clear of steaks and banish the bacon. If you want to stay in peak physical and mental condition, you should avoid consuming fats – especially animal fat – whenever possible! Right? Wrong! Contrary to popular belief, that dietary outlook is actually incorrect and can contribute to health problems, according to Lori Sullivan, RN, Holistic Health Practitioner and Master Level Practitioner of Nutrition Response Testing SM at NutritionWorks Wellness Center. “A person needs to consume good, natural fats for optimal health,” Lori said. “Avocados, coconut oil, and salmon, as well as meat, full-fat milk, yogurt, and butter from pasturefed animals, are excellent sources of healthy fats.” Lori noted that while most people believe that consuming fats will lead to weight gain, the more common obesity triggers are in fact, sugar and carbohydrates. “The human body and mind thrive on a low-carb diet that includes good, natural fats,” Lori said. “Fat is fuel for the heart, and the human brain is actually 60 percent saturated fat. Low-fat diets are actually unhealthy for the brain and can have a negative effect on memory and brain health.” Lori stated that trans-fats and polyunsaturated fats are bad for brains and lower the brain’s ability to transmit neural impulses. “Saturated (healthy) fats are required for the nervous system to function properly. Most people would be shocked to learn that lard is healthier for the human brain than canola oil,” she said. NutritionWorks Wellness Center gives their clients individualized nutrition programs to help resolve health problems by restoring optimum organ function. Included in the programs are dietary changes that reduce sugar intake and incorporate healthy fats. Their approach includes Nutrition Response Testing SM and personalized whole food supplements. “Whole food nutrition, paired with dietary changes, offers a strong foundation for better health,” Lori said. “When you give the body the correct nutrients, it regains its ability to repair itself.” An Upcoming Health Event Be sure to stop by the NutritionWorks Wellness Center Health Fair, to be held Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Center’s location, 1900 State Street, Ste. 4, Bettendorf. Call (563) 355-4864 for your reservation today. The first 25 reservations receive a free initial consultation and report of findings. For more information, visit NutritionWorksWellness.com. NutritionWorks Wellness Center is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at their location, 1900 State Street, Ste. 4, Bettendorf. To find out more, call (563) 355-4864 or visit NutritionWorksWellness.com. To watch their video, scan the QR code or visit https://vimeo.com/134627371 30 November 2015 - QC Family Focus Heal Your Body Naturally – Through Nutrition! Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? NutritionWorks Wellness Center can help! NutritionWorks Wellness Center is dedicated to improving and maintaining health through a nutritional approach to care. We offer Nutrition Response Testing SM which is a safe, non-invasive system of analysis that uses the body’s own reflexes to test a clients organs, joints, muscles and glands to address the underlying cause of stress or ill health. We then design personalized whole food clinical nutrition programs, and most importantly, dietary changes, to help the body heal. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our Health Fair, to be held Nov. 4 at our location, 1900 State Street, Ste. 4, Bettendorf. More information is forthcoming at NutritionWorksWellness.com. Nutrition Response Testing SM can help with: – Fatigue – Sleep Problems – Weight Concerns – Digestive Disorders – Menopause – Hormonal Issues – Joint Discomfort – Skin Conditions – Muscle Aches – Blood Sugar Issues – And More! From left, Jenna Crookshanks, Client Advocate; Lori Sullivan, RN, HHP, Owner/Practitioner; and Jessica Harris, Front Desk Manager. (563) 355-4864 1900 State Street, Suite 4, Bettendorf, IA NutritionWorksWellness.com
The Hidden Dangers Of Radon: Is Your Home Safe? Mickle Communications Staff Writer Would you let deadly exhaust from your car enter your living quarters? Of course not. Would you allow poisonous gas from the oven to flow through your home? Never. No one would ever knowingly let toxic gases accumulate in their house, endangering the health and lives of the occupants. And yet, many home-owners would be shocked to know that their houses may have dangerous concentrations of a toxic gas in them – and that gas is radon. “Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell or taste,” said Howard Tatge, Owner and General Manager of MidAmerica Basement Systems. “Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoke. It easily goes unnoticed, so it is important to have your home tested. At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we specialize in radon testing and radon mitigation systems. We can inspect your home, conduct a radon test, and if necessary, install a radon mitigation system to protect your family.” November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to get your home checked for the presence of radon. Radon-induced lung cancer kills one person every 25 minutes, joining arsenic, asbestos and benzene as a class-A carcinogen. When radon has been allowed to build up in a building, everyone in the home becomes susceptible to contracting lung cancer. Lung cancer kills more people each year than the other deadliest cancers combined. It also receives the least funding, because many people believe it is a self-induced disease, due to smoking. According to the World Health Organization, radon causes 15 percent of the world’s lung cancer cases and kills approximately 20,000 people annually. For radon victims who have never smoked or been surrounded by smokers, the lung cancer diagnosis is far from self-induced. Where Does Radon Come From? Radon is an odorless gas produced by uranium decay in the rocks and soil surrounding most homes. It is found in every state, and homes with crawlspaces hold a high risk for radon issues. Radon concentrations are up to ten times higher during the winter. Quad-Citians should note that Iowa is ranked the No. 1 state in the U.S. for radon, while Illinois is No. 14, according to Homefacts.com. MidAmerica Basement Systems’ radon mitigation systems use a process called sub-slab depressurization to reduce radon levels. In this process, a PVC pipe collects soil gases and radon is piped out of the building. MidAmerica Basement Systems also provides multifamily radon mitigation in compliance with the HUD Radon Policy. If testing confirms the presence of radon at an unsafe level, mitigation must be performed by a radon professional to reduce the level of radon gas to a safe amount. If you would like your home checked for radon, be sure to contact MidAmerica Basement Systems. They provide free, no-obligation project estimates to homeowners throughout the Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding area. To find out more, call 1-866-476-4385 or visit www. midambasementfamfocus.com. To watch their video, scan the QR code or visit https://vimeo. com/137288474. Call today to schedule a FREE ESTIMATE! 1-866-476-4385 midambasementfamfocus.com · Basement Waterproofing · Crawlspace Repair · Insulation · Foundation Repair · Commercial Foundations · Sump Pumps · Egress Windows · Mold Problems · Radon Mitigation and Removal Call for your Radon Test Kit TEST TODAY!! To protect your home, pets, and family. QC Family Focus - November 2015 31
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