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BREAK THE STRESS, PAIN, ANDMEDICATION SPIRAL
HOW THE VINTON METHOD™ DETECTS HIDDEN STRESSORS
the brain and nervous system, not your genes. In fact, a study published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics found that not only are genes not the cause of disease, but the human body can also overcome “bad” genes. So, if someone were to scare you and you jump, your heart races and your hands get sweaty. This is a normal, healthy response to the potential threat. When the stressor is over, the heart rate and sweat response should return to normal within a minute or two. If they don’t, the stressor has now become a stress — a stuck, heightened neurologic response with tight muscles, cold or sweaty hands, increased heart rate, increased beta brain wave activity, etc. — that runs all on its own, independent of the original cause. If your brain and nerve system fail to recover from the stressor and remain in a heightened or emergency state (versus the normal growth and repair state), then you are on a vicious downward spiral toward disease and pain, and you become more susceptible to outside influences like gluten, allergens, pollen, and germs. All of this happens below your level of conscious awareness, and you simply believe the aches and pains are you “getting old” or from the weather, your genes, or the environment. You never stop to consider if the other half of the equation — your body’s inborn ability to adapt — has been compromised by stress. This is why The Vinton Method™ utilizes advanced techniques, including biofeedback, to actually see, with the aid of technology and the computer screen, what your brain and nervous system are doing below the surface of what you are consciously aware of. Knowing that 25 percent of people given a clean bill of health on the treadmill stress test drop dead within a month, Johns Hopkins did a study to see if mental stress played a role in heart disease. They wired people to all the same equipment they use when they do a stress test on a treadmill, except this time, they
Hello and welcome back! This month, we are discussing stress and how The Vinton Method™ uniquely addresses it. Most people (doctors included) misunderstand the difference between a stressor and stress. A stressor is an external event. Physical stressors include trauma, accidents, injuries, lack of exercise, etc. Chemical stressors include bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, pollution, blood sugar levels, hangovers, cigarette smoke, medications, etc. Mental stressors include self-esteem, family problems, second mortgages, single parenting, worry, lack of purpose, politicians, etc. All three have the potential to cause harm only if they exceed the body’s internal ability to adapt to them. Louis Pasteur’s research showed that germs cause disease. But before his death, he reversed his earlier statement and proclaimed, “Germs do not cause disease. They are everywhere, constantly hovering, waiting for fertile soil.” He was referring to a body’s weakened internal resistance, which is controlled by
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TREATING SYMPTOMS, NOT CAUSES A MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
medical school. Yet, of the 132 medical schools in the U.S., only 12 teach specialized courses in heart disease — the No. 1 killer in the country — and worse, only six teach specialized classes on pain! This means that when you see your medical doctor, he is likely unaware of this information, and you are handed more pills, which is the third leading cause of death in the country, to suppress symptoms without addressing the cause. This allows the original problem to grow worse with time, only to then be given more pills. Ugh … enough! The Vinton Method™ combines the best of the best from various fields of healing under one umbrella. Our methods, training, and equipment are truly world-class, and you can feel confident referring your friends, family, and coworkers for a consultation. get it externally. When the patient stops taking the medication, they experience withdrawal symptoms. This is why we describe opioid addiction as “physical,” and it explains why it’s so hard for so many people to get off the medication. Our understanding and treatment of addiction has come a long way, but the medical establishment needs to bear responsibility for creating this problem. The drug companies were willing to mislead doctors regarding the addictive and dangerous nature of many opioids. The doctors, in turn, were happy to elect the easiest option for treatment, not thinking of the long-term consequences. We have always stood in opposition to this approach. It’s a shame it took a massive public health crisis for people to question the conventional wisdom surrounding the treatment of pain. But the tide is changing, and we’re happy to be at the front of it.
had the patient sit in a comfortable La-Z-Boy chair and asked them questions about their lives, hopes, wishes, and stressors. Here is what they found. 1) Asking a person if they felt stressed was useless. Many would say they were fine, except the doctors would see their blood pressure spiking when asked certain questions, but the patient was unaware of this happening. This is why seeing the responses on the computer monitor is so important to understanding what is vital but otherwise unknowable. 2) The mental stress the patient was unaware of is the No. 1 cause of heart disease, making other known factors like being overweight, smoking, having a Type A personality, and having high blood pressure pale in comparison. These are big words from a top Treating pain at its source is difficult. It requires dynamic diagnostics, personalized treatment, and a variety of different tactics. It’s often much easier to treat the symptoms of pain rather than their underlying causes. For far too long, that’s exactly what the traditional medical industry did. No matter why a patient experienced pain, doctors found it easier to hand out some pills that masked it. The massive drug companies were on board with this approach, encouraging medical professionals to hand out as many opioid-based painkillers as possible. Over time, we realized the pills were probably doing more harm than good, but it was too late. This led to the opioid epidemic we’re experiencing today. Opioids are extremely good at masking pain, which is how they grew to be so popular and overprescribed. When used for a brief period of time — after a surgery, say — they can help make recovery more tolerable. However, problems arise when a patient is on this type of medication for an extended period of time. Eventually, the brain stops producing dopamine on its own because it’s expecting to ... continued from Cover
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-Dr. Vinton
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S trawberry M ango P aletas ingredients • 1 1/4 cups strawberries, chopped • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and chopped 1. In a small saucepan, toss strawberries with 1/4 cup of the sugar and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. 2. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Cook strawberries until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. 4. Let cool completely, about 45 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, in a blender, purée mangoes with remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl and clean the blender. 6. In the blender, purée strawberry mixture until smooth. 7. Into eight 3-ounce ice pop molds, spoon 2 tablespoons mango purée. Add 2 tablespoons strawberry purée to each mold, then top with remaining mango purée, leaving 1/2 inch between filling and top of mold. 8. Using a small knife, gently swirl mango and strawberry layers together. 9. Insert wooden ice pop sticks and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight. 10. Dip molds in hot water for a few seconds, then unmold paletas and serve immediately. directions Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
THE WORLD’S BEST EXERCISE Not all exercises are created equal. In fact, there is one form of exercise that is better than many others: walking. Harvard Medical School took a look at various exercises and concluded that walking is up there with swimming and tai chi in terms of health benefits. Regular walking can help maintain good cholesterol and blood pressure levels and keep your bones strong and healthy. One study showed that 40 minutes of walking every day helped people reduce blood pressure from hypertension to prehypertension, and then eventually to normal over several months. Walking can even keep many different kinds of diseases at bay, such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition to these physical benefits, walking daily can improve your mood and overall mental health. As simple and straightforward as walking is, it can be difficult for many people to find the time. Most experts agree that you need 30–60 minutes of physical activity per day, but the good news is that you can split those minutes up throughout your day. For example, you can take a brisk 20-minute walk in the morning before work, followed by another one at lunch and one more after dinner. Those 60 minutes also don’t have to be strenuous; they just need to happen. However, the more time you invest in walking, the more you will get out of it. If you slowly increase your distance and speed, you’ll end up burning more calories and strengthening your legs over time. The great thing about walking is that it’s not particularly taxing on the knees, and you can move at your own pace. It doesn’t get any better than that! To get the most out of walking, schedule your walks for after mealtimes, especially the ones that come later in the day, like lunch and dinner. It’s a great way to aid digestion and burn calories — which can’t hurt your waistline!
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THE BEST CUPS OF COFFEE IN YOUNGSTOWN, PITTSBURGH, AND GROVE CITY
Starbucks may have fired the opening salvo of the coffee revolution in this country, but it’s no longer leading the pack. Local roasters and cafes around the country have taken Americans’ love of caffeine and turned it into an entire cottage industry. The quality standard is higher than ever before across the states, leading to a staggering level of choice for consumers. There’s nothing wrong with opting for the brew at work or your local grocery store, but for coffee worth traveling for, check out these awesome institutions.
BRANCH STREET COFFEE 1393 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, OH (Youngstown Location Coming Soon)
Italian way. La Prima Espresso Co. certainly does. What began as a commercial espresso machine company transitioned into a full-service espresso bar. You can enjoy a cappuccino standing at the bar, just like you would on the streets of Rome. Their location by the strip district is perfect for a mid-shopping pick-me-up. Find out more at LaPrima.com.
Recognized as the best cafe in the state of Ohio by Food & Wine magazine, Branch Street Coffee is the opposite of your average pour- and-go place. They strive to educate customers on where their beans come from and how they are turned into delicious coffee. In addition to retail and wholesale operations, Branch Street also offers classes and other events. If you can’t make it to Boardman, consider ordering some of their products online at BranchStreetCoffee.com.
COLLAGE COFFEE AND ART HOUSE 221 Broad St., Grove City, PA
New to Grove City, Collage Coffee and Art House is far more than just a cafe. They host crafting classes, decorate the walls with local art, and serve up first-rate brewed beverages. Collage specializes in flavorful creations like lavender lattes, while also serving up single-sourced beans from around the globe. Be sure to check it out next time you’re in town for one of our events.
LA PRIMA ESPRESSO CO. Locations Throughout Pittsburgh, PA
While Italian-inspired coffee beverages are central to our coffee-drinking culture, there are very few shops serving beverages in an authentically
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