HEALTHMYTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS

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Dr. Holly, Ph.D., DNM®, RHT, MH, HT

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#1 Cardio – best exercise

- Research: conventional cardio = only works on slow twitch muscles & ignores white fast & super fast muscles- Best exercise: INTERVAL CARDIO : pump

for 20-30 seconds – recover for 90 ; exceed maximum heart rate (220 – age)

- Results: hi catecholamine release & more fat burned under skin & in muscles

#2 VACCINES: safe & effective1) Are vaccines safe2) Do they effectively prevent disease3) Which ones can safely be given

together or in succession NO NO & NO

Overstimulate child’s immune systemHave mercury or alluminum in themStatistics show that vaccines cause

more problems than they solve: autism to

#3 Floridated water is safe- no difference in tooth decay between

floridated & non floridated countriesFluoride causes harm: dental fluorosis to

thyroid damage to brain tumors

#4 GMOs are safe

Within 9 yrs of GMOs introduction Multiple chronic illness jumped from 7% - 13%Food allergies doubledNumerous other ailments have increasedAm Academy of Environmental Medicine –

studies showing GMOs cause: vital organ damage GIT damage, Immune dysfunction accelerated

aginginfertility dysfunctional regulation of insulin & cholesterol

#5 Sun Causes Skin CancerVitamin D made in the skin from UVB raysBy product of Vitamin D = anti carcinogens

Sunscreen = full of carcinogensSunscreen = paralyzes the skinSunscreen = prevents the body from making

Vitamin DNo actual evidence that the sun causes cancer

#6 Cholesterol causes Heart DiseaseFebruary 2010 – comparative analysis of 2300

studies – not one could prove that cholesterol causes heart dx

The only study was an unproven hypothesis proposed in the 1950s

Dietary fats essential for: transport systems of Vitamins A, D, E, K; conversion of Vit A for mineral

absorptionfor bile production for steroid

hormones

#7 Artificial sweeteners are safeAspartame = formaldehyde in the bodyBody gains weight artificial sweetenersPerpetuate a craving for sweetsArtificial sweeteners = toxic to the brain

#8 Soy is a health food92% of soy is now GMOUnfermented soy is a dangerous product:

Breast cancerBrain damageInfant abnormalitiesThyroid disordersFood allergiesImpaired infertilityWhy? Estrogens!!! Not all estrogens are the same

#9 Whole grains good for everyoneWhole grains can & do elevate insulin levelsWhole grains do have more fiber, vitamin,

minerals But can cause:

Obesity DiabetesHi blood pressure Hi cholesterolSprouted breads are the best BUT still monitor your intake

#10 Plant & Animal based supplements are the same

Three major types of Omega 3s:DHA: animalEPA: animalALA: plant

#11 – Milk does a body goodYES, IF it is raw Pasteurized milk is harmful

Void of nutrientHas growth hormonesHas antibioticsDestroys lactase enzymes, vitamins A, C, B6, B12,

calcium, Causes allergies

#12 – Low fat diets are healthyWe need good fats: mono & poly unsaturated provide basis for bile, steroid hormones good cholesterols transport systems for vitamins & minerals aid nerve transmission; fuel for the brain provide cellular membrane structure

MONO: Avocados, almonds, walnuts, olive oil, POLY: salmon, fish oil, non GMO soy, corn, safflower oils

NOT oxidized fats or transfats: Saturated

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