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| 15 September 2011
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 Dear Reader,
Once you have one, you just can't stay away.
You start itching for it — to get that feeling again. You'll do anything. You've just got to get your next fix.
And before you know it, you're hiding in the garage, hoping nobody will find you hunched over...
With your hand in that box of doughnuts.
What? You thought I was talking about some drug, didn't you? Well, I might as well have been. Because it turns out, part of why you just can't get enough of fatty foods could be because of the feel-good chemicals your body releases upon eating them.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America shows that eating fatty foods triggers the release of chemicals called endocannabinoids. And if that word sounds a little familiar, it's for good reason — these are marijuana-like chemicals.
That's right — those fatty treats could be getting you high. And the drug-like feeling only serves to further encourage overeating, as you seek out a return to the "high." Researchers found that only fatty foods had the effect — sugary and high-protein foods didn't leave eaters with the high feeling.
The thing is, these endocannabinoids set off reactions in the brain that reduce feelings of pain and anxiety. Which makes them, as you can imagine, pretty powerful stuff.
The study authors say that this chemical signalling plays an important role in regulating fat intake, and they see this as a new target for anti-obesity drugs. They'd like to block reception of the chemical, thereby breaking the fatty food cycle.
But, as usual, there is a better — natural — answer. Another way to stimulate the release of feel-good endocannabinoids is to bike or run briskly for an hour or so. You'll get the same "floaty" feeling of well-being without the calorie bomb. It's also known as the classic "runner's high."
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Beating Bell's
Q: About a week ago, one side of my mother's face began to droop and she has had no control over it since. We initially thought she had a stroke, but her doctor diagnosed her with Bell's palsy. He said it would go away on its own, but that it could take six months or longer for her to make a full recovery. Can you give us any suggestions for minimizing the effects of this disease in the meantime?
Dr Jonathan V. Wright: For those readers who aren't familiar with it, Bell's palsy is a weakening or paralysis of the muscles of the face and is due to trauma to the facial nerve. Because it usually affects only one side of the face and involves the muscles around the eye and mouth, drooling and tearing are embarrassing and inconvenient symptoms of this disease.
The symptoms usually come on very quickly and can occur to any one at any age, but older people, diabetics, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems are more at risk. Studies suggest that the herpes simplex virus may play a part in the development of Bell's palsy. As your mother's doctor indicated, the good news is that it's not permanent and will likely resolve itself in six to 12 months.
In the meantime, some people find that methylcobalamin — a form of B12 — can have a positive effect on Bell's palsy symptoms. Methylcobalamin is essential to the function and maintenance of nerve cells and their protective covering, the myelin sheath. I usually recommend 1,000 to 2,000 micrograms (1-2 ccs) daily until any beneficial effects have "plateaued" for several days. Stop after seven to 10 days if you find it is not helpful.
Taking a B-complex is also a good idea (especially one that contains B12, B1, and B6) but these don't usually contain methylcobalamin — you'll have to work with a skilled natural medicine doctor to find a separate source for that.
Bear in mind we are not addressing anyone's personal situation and you should rely on this for informational purposes only. Please consult with your own doctor before acting on any recommendations contained herein.
Wishing you the best of health,
Andrew Miller
UK Editor
Nutrition and Healing
P.S. In the latest issue of Nutrition & Healing, Dr. Wright will explain how undiagnosed food allergies can contribute to poor health and reoccurring symptoms of almost any illness. Also learn about the 6 ways to identify a food sensitivity, the D-I-Y guide to allergy testing and how to treat food sensitivities... plus much, much more...
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Sources:
"Fatty foods can trigger a marijuana effect, new research reports," The Independent (independent.co.uk)
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