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Doc Talk Radio with Dr. Anne Borik talking about Inflammatory Bowel Disease

DrBorik — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:51:37 +0000

Inflammatory Bowel Disease includes Crohns Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis.
It is an autoimmune process that affects people usually before the age of 35. Symptoms include crampy abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, unexplained fevers and can often lead to malnutrition especially in Crohn’s Colitis.
Q:Is there a special diet for this colitis?
A: When the intestine becomes inflamed causing diarrhea and discomfort, I recommend a low residue diet to give the intestine time to heal. Avoid high fiber, eat more well cooked vegetables, white rice, bananas, applesauce, dry toast. BRAT diet= Banana, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.

Research shows that people living in warm sunny climates are less likely to suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. (52% lower risk). This is due to more sun exposure leading to more Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps regulate immunity and inflammation!

Healthy Alternative to Soda and Energy Drinks

DrBorik — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:55:32 +0000

I want to share with you the healthiest alternative to soda’s and energy drinks. You can check out www.reedsgingerbrew.com for additional information.
Reed’s Ginger Brew was highlighted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology to be used to prevent chemotherapy induced nausea!!
Overview:
REED’S RX is a traditional ginger herbal drink for nausea.
ENERGY ELIXIR is a natural, healthy energy boost with ginger, green tea, goji, jiaogulan, camu, ginsing, B-vitamins and L-theanine.
CHINA COLA contains Chinese herbs and help with digestion and liver function.
SONOMA SPARKLER non-alcoholic with organic apples and berries.
(These are found at local Sprouts, etc)
For more information regarding these types of topics, I invite you to log on and follow my show on Doc Talk Radio on www.kqcklive.com every Wednesday 1pm (Arizona Time).

Doc Talk Radio

DrBorik — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:30:31 +0000

I am hosting a new radio show called Doc Talk Radio every Wednesday 1pm Arizona time. Watch live web streaming at www.kqcklive.com. “Listen, Chat, Watch, Interact”. Be part of the show and call in 480-745-1033! This is not about healthcare reform, but rather about caring for your health and well being. I will discuss many different topics pertaining to your health and well being.

Writing Poetry…

DrBorik — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:56:45 +0000

Today, while walking through the Tonto National Forest in Payson, Arizona I did what I enjoy very much. That is, I wrote a poem to capture the moment, the experience in real time. i took my iphone out of my pocket and started tapping out the letters and this is what i came up with…
My poem called The Fragrance of…
The fragrance of peace enters in… described in what sounds like silence.
It never sounded so loud, so neat, so quiet, so real.
The fragrance of hope enters in… described in what sounds like a stream.
Flowing forward so steady, so strong, so soft, so real.
The fragrance of God, we enter in…described in what sounds too big to describe.
Filling every space above and beyond, so vast, so great, so sweet, so real.
For unto us a Child is born bridging the gap between us and Him
all wrapped in the fragrance of love!

Advent Day 1

DrBorik — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:18:49 +0000

Jesus says, “Be watchful!” “Be alert”

Phytochemicals in food

DrBorik — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:26:22 +0000

..Phytochemicals: There are over 1,000 phytochemicals and probably more to be discovered. the brightly colored the food, the more phytochmicals they contain.
Allicin: acts as antioxidant and may lower blood pressure.
Foods: garlic, onions, leeks, chives.

Anthrocyanins: antioxidant, lowers blood pressure, improves vision, antiinflammatory effect and may provide protection against cancer and heart disease.
Foods: blueberries, blackberries, red apples and skin, red potatoes, black currants.

Capsaicin: lower blood pressure and cholesterol, helps prevent blood clots.
Foods: chili peppers.

Carotenoids (carotene, lycopene, lutein): reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, age related macular degeneration and may improve immune system.
Foods: carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, apricots, peaches, tomatoes, bright colored peppers.

Flavonoids: antioxidant and protects against heart disease, anti-inflammatory activity and anti-cancer effects.
Foods: Kale, broccoli, apples, broccoli, blueberries, purple grapes, whole wheat, dark chocolate, whole wheat.

From ‘Imitation of Christ’ by Thomas a Kempis

DrBorik — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:33:34 +0000

“Strive therefore, to turn the heart away from the love of things that are seen, and set it upon the things that are not seen.”

Humility is the surest sign of strength

DrBorik — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:38:47 +0000

“A humble person is not afraid of failure, since perfect humility implies perfect confidence in the power of God.” Thomas Merton

Antioxidants

DrBorik — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:05:49 +0000

the best way to get a variety of antioxidants in your diet is to eat foods that represent all the colors of the rainbow. Each color provides its own unique antioxidant effects. Bright orange, deep yello fruits and vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and apricots provide one type of antioxidant. Red foods like tomatoes provide another, green vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage and blue and purple foods like blueberries and eggplants have their own antioxidants. The most promising area in antioxidant research is in the area of eye health!

Doc Talk

DrBorik — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:38:55 +0000

‎’Peppermint makes heartburn worse’. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) occurs because the little ring of muscle at the end of the esophagus does not completely close allowing food to backup into the esophagus from the stomach. Peppermint relaxes that muscle even more and makes GERD worse. Other things that make that ring of muscle weak is smoke, caffeine, fried fatty foods, alcohol, and yes chocolate.
Note: Fresh pineapples aid digestion and relieve GERD. The enzymes in FRESH not canned pineapple is effective. Eat a slice at the end of a meal to help with reflux and digestion!