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| Free Thoughts | A hundred times everyday I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.
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| Issue: #41 | October 3, 2011 |
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Volume 1, Letter 41
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October 3, 2011
Autism.
I have long held that genetics alone or vaccines are unlikely to account for the massive change in the incidence of autism, ADHD and other neurobehavioral disorders of our society. Genetic changes are slow. On the other hand epigenetic changes, environmentally induced, are relatively fast, i.e. one generation.
Supporting this belief, let us look at a study in the American Journal of Psychiatry from July 2011. The researchers looked at inherited versus environmental effects in twins in California. One of the twins had to have a strict diagnosis of autism for enrollment in the study.
The results showed that in the twin groups, the concordance rates* of autism were higher in the shared environment group than the genetic factors group.
What this means is that the environment of the child in utero and post-nataly has a huge effect on the development of autism spectrum disorders. In my simple mind, I try and think of ways to mitigate this risk. Since we do not know the answer to the why, let us try to go back to natural paradigms before autism became such an issue.
Think about the maternal health article from letter 34, 35. All of the principles of maternal self care are likely to slow the environmental triggers down. Eat healthy, avoid chemicals, reduce stress, exercise daily and so on.
*Concordance as used in genetics usually means the presence of the same trait in both members of a pair of twins. However, the strict definition is the probability that a pair of individuals will both have a certain characteristic, given that one of the pair has the characteristic. For example, twins are concordant when both have or both lack a given trait. Ideally, concordance includes that of identical twins.
My take home point today: Our personal environment is the key to future health.
Surround yourself with natural things and project happiness,
Dr. Magryta
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Positive Attitude
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After spending the morning the other day getting a massage to help my aching neck, I was thinking about a comment that my masseuse made. The comment was that "I had to stop getting Dr. Mercola's newsletter because of all of the negativity about modern life, health and the need to take all of these supplements". It made me think again about the need to focus on a positive attitude no matter what the data says and your personal circumstances. Keep a critical eye on the information you receive and how you process it.
Just as we have discussed the good side of the placebo effect, we need to stay positive and happy in all aspects of our lives no matter what. I am convinced that a positive proactive mind can overcome anything!
Over the years we will discuss many aspects of life that need modification. Whether it is the need for more sun exposure, avoiding things or eating healthier food, go at it with a open and positive attitude.
Every cell in your body is influenced by its' environment through the cell membrane. If the thought/energy signals are positive, then maybe other negative undesired signals can be suppressed. In theory, it is the reverse of the negative depressed person who is always sick. The depressed mind always projects a negative self image and that trickles down to every cell in the body increasing susceptibility to illness and changing the epigenome.
We are at our best when we are in the "zone" or the "flow". What is the zone?? It is a place where you feel right, good or just positive. Life is easy when you feel right. Staying there is the key.
So as the years pass and we learn from our world, never let it get you down. Rise above the negative data and change for the sake of health not because of fear!
I hate fear!
Dr. M
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Recipe of the Week
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Endives with Balsamic Reduction
Endives
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Salt
Pepper
Simple but tasty recipe. Unlikely to be a kids favorite.
Take balsamic vinegar and reduce in pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. It should get syrupy.
Take endives Tear leaves off and lay out on a plate as single leaves.
Lightly sprinkle blue cheese crumbles into endives and then drizzle with balsamic reduction.
Add a little salt and pepper for flavor
Drizzling with olive oil can be another option for a different flavor.
Dr. M
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Copyright � 2010-2011 Christopher J. Magryta, MD. Readers, please note: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice and treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professional and is not to be used to diagnose or treat a health issue.
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Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
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