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Contents:

How You Can Earn $50 from HLW
Part I: High Cholesterol Causes Heart Disease, True or False? By Rose Payne, CHHC
Hearty Spring Salad With Dressing
Lecture/Workshops Schedule
Lecture Descriptions
Subscribe/Unsubscribe Instructions
Contact

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PART I: HIGH CHOLESTEROL CAUSES HEART DISEASE: TRUE OR FALSE?
By Rose Payne, CHHC

We have all been told that eating a diet high in saturated fat and too low in polyunsaturated fats results in coronary heart disease. In order to prove this hypothesis proponents have put forth three stepping-stones that lead from high cholesterol to heart disease. First it is stated that the amount and type of fat in our diet determines the level of cholesterol in our blood. Eating too much saturated fat equals or leads to high cholesterol. Step two asserts high blood cholesterol is the main cause of atherosclerosis. Lastly, atherosclerosis causes coronary heart disease by cholesterol blocking the blood vessels of the heart.

As consumers we tend to accept information at face value. Could it be that we have been led on a multi billion-dollar marketing wild goose chase with this one? The only way for you to make good informed decisions about your own health is when you are armed with all of the available information, not just one side of a well-promoted story. So here are some facts and observations you may want to know about cholesterol.

If it is true that amount and type of fat in your diet determine the level of cholesterol in your blood why are Eskimos who consume a diet of up to 80% fat less likely to have a heart attack than other areas of the United States where eating fat is considered very “bad”. The death rate from coronary heart disease in Finland is seven times that of Mexico although fat consumption in the two nations is almost the same. In the last fifty years Americans have reduced fat in the diet to below 30% of calories but the incidence of coronary heart disease has increased as well as obesity and diabetes. In my opinion research on the role of vegetables in the diet would have a much more significant impact on these numbers as well as our countries health. The connection between fat consumption and heart disease is sketchy at best.

Point number two states that if you eat more cholesterol your blood cholesterol level will go up and that will lead to heart disease. The reality is that your body produces three to four times more cholesterol than you eat. It is also known that this production increases when you eat only small amounts of cholesterol and decreases when you eat large amounts. If cholesterol in our food causes heart disease then coronary heart disease patients must have eaten more cholesterol than people who have no symptoms of heart disease. Well, research tells a completely different story. When studies (Framingham Citizens, Male Chicago workers,, Honolulu citizens, Irish men from Ireland and the US) compared the consumption of cholesterol by healthy individuals with coronary heart disease patients they found there we no major differences between the two groups. Most people think that those who have a heart attack almost always have large amounts of cholesterol in their blood. According to the Framingham project almost half of those who had heart attacks had low cholesterol.

Pathologist Kurt Lande and biochemist Warren Sperry of the Department of Forensic Medicine at New York University conducted the first study designed to demonstrate a possible correlation between blood cholesterol and degree of atherosclerosis. They studied large groups of individuals who died violent deaths. To their surprise they found absolutely no correlation. The year was 1936.

In 1963 Dr. J.C. Paterson from London, Canada and his team studied serum lipid levels and the severity of coronary and cerebral atherosclerosis in 800 adequately nourished veterans 60 to 69 years of age. Regular analyzed blood samples gave the scientists good information about their cholesterol levels during the period of time when atherosclerosis develops. Cholesterol levels varied considerably from one veteran to another, but for each individual it was fairly constant, so that, for example, those who had low cholesterol at the beginning of the study usually had low cholesterol just before they died. A postmortem was performed on all of the veterans who died and an atherogenic index was assigned to each individual, based on a visual, microscopic and chemical analysis of the coronary and cerebral arteries. Like Drs. Lande and Sperry, Dr. Paterson and his colleagues did not find any connection between the atherogenic index and blood cholesterol levels; patients with low cholesterol were just as sclerotic as those with high cholesterol.

There have been many other studies conducted since in India, Poland, Guatemala and in the US, all with the same result; no correlation between the level of cholesterol in the blood stream and the amount of atherosclerosis in the vessels. The bottom line is that people with low cholesterol become just as sclerotic as people with high cholesterol.

For many years now, millions of people have endured a tasteless, tedious diet or have suffered serious side effects from cholesterol lowering drugs because of this premise on cholesterol’s effect on the body. If you did not know any better and just listened to the "experts" you would think cholesterol is an evil substance and that most of us would benefit from lowering our cholesterol as low as possible. Not so. Cholesterol is a vitally important substance that is responsible for building our cell membranes and many of our hormones. If the level drops to low we are actually at increased risk for depression.

August 2005 Issue Part II: What should you eat to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and what does that mean for you.

Rose welcomes your questions and comments at info@high-level-wellness-online.com

If you want to learn more about the widespread use of cholesterol drugs, I highly recommend The Cholesterol Myths by Uffe Ravnskov (also our September 14th Barnes & Noble selection for the Holistic Living Book Club). This book thoroughly elaborates on the lack of connection between diet, blood cholesterol levels and heart disease.

HEARTY SPRING SALAD
(4 meal size servings)

Salad:

1 bunch of arugula 1 bunch romaine 2 avocados 2 dozen fresh green olives 3-4 green onions (scallions) or 1 large red onion 2 medium carrots 1-2 cups sugar snap peas 1 daikon radish or red radishes as desired 1 can organic beans (black-eyed peas, black beans, etc.) 1 tin of anchovies (optional)

Dressing:

Juice of 1 large lemon 1 generous tbsp. dijon mustard 1 generous tbsp. horseradish A few shakes of tamari or shoyu Extra virgin olive oil
Don't get too concerned about exact quantities, eliminate or add
ingredients according to your taste.
Make your own favorite lemon based vinaigrette recipe if you don't have all of the above ingredients. You could even eliminate the oil, as the avocado will

1. Rinse greens well and chop or tear into pieces as desired.
2. Peel avocado, slice into thin pieces.
3. Dice scallions, or slice red onion, thinly slice carrots on the bias, or grate, remove stems from sugar snaps, thinly slice daikon or red radishes.
4. Drain beans, drain anchovies and chop into small pieces.
5. Make dressing by combining all dressing recipe ingredients except oil, blend well. Slowly add oil while continuing to stir with a fork or wire wisk. Add just enough oil to make an emulsion (the dressing will become a creamy texture). Toss salad ingredients with dressing and serve.
   

LECTURE/WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE

SUMMER 2005 EVENTS

SUMMER LECTURE DESCRIPTIONS

Healthy Eating...Easy as 1,2,3
Take Charge Of Your Family’s Eating Habits!

Come learn three easy techniques designed to help children and parents eat healthier without shocking the taste buds. Class includes yummy recipes that can be prepared in a flash.

Mood Food

Depression, lack of energy, stiff and tense muscles, stress, burn out, crying easily, craving comfort food, worry and sleep disorders may all be signs of deficiency in your diet. Many psychological diagnoses are actually derived from physiological imbalances. Come learn proper nutrition secrets to address the cause of your difficulties not just the symptoms.

Staying Healthy With The Seasons

Human health is discussed as part of nature with the emphasis on seasonal adjustments. Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Aspects of nutrition, exercise, life planning and cooking methods are explained. Participants will learn ways to modify their lifestyles for optimal health in changing seasons.

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Rose Payne is a certified Holistic Health Counselor and educator, with a private practice in Manhattan, NY and Marlton, NJ. She is also an assistant teacher at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. Her passion is helping clients to transform their lives through the power of nutrition. Her sense of humor combines with a kindhearted, intelligent and practical approach to guiding people to vital healthy lives.
Rose is also the Holistic Nutrition writer for Cuizine Magazine.

Chris Sandy received her certification from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan. After creating her own practice called Active Nutrition and working in Manhattan, NY, Marlton, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, she joined in partnership with Rose Payne at High Level Wellness in 2003.  She specializes in working with clients who have severe food allergies such as celiac sprue – an allergy to gluten, difficulty with weight loss, and women’s health, particularly menopausal issues.

Celeste Simon, CHHC, is a graduate of IIN and accredited by AADP.  Celeste also completed the “Teachers Cooking School Training” program at IIN and has received additional training in macrobiotic cooking and foods. With her avid interest in holistic health, wellness and spirit as well as her desire to continue to research and share natural and complimentary alternatives Celeste is an exemplary counselor and member of the HLW community.