Meet the Man Who Stole the ‘Mona Lisa’
CEDAR CREST CHIROPRACTIC
July/August 2020
Dr. Paul Braadt
1028 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103 • 610-776-2005 • www.CedarCrestChiropractic.com
TAKE ACTION
Your Glass Can Be Half-Full!
I’m writing this article to you in late June. I think we can all agree that life as we knew it has been disrupted, causing both physical and emotional stress for everyone. I’m no exception. Routines may have been disrupted, news and media have gone from bad to worse, and general human interaction has been negatively impacted — think social distancing, masks, plastic barriers, etc. None of this makes me feel good and you may feel the same. I’ve talked to you about taking action , about “controlling the controllables” in your life, such as creating a healthy lifestyle , which includes eating a nutrient-dense diet, exercising to tone your body and reduce stress, creating routines to keep you focused, having productive work, maintaining your adjustments, avoiding negative news while getting the facts from reliable sources, staying connected to those you love, surrounding yourself with people who see the glass half- full and adding music, humor, good books, and pleasure moments to your life. In addition to being a glass half-full instead of a glass half-empty person, I have factual reasons for optimism that I want to share with you. I think that most people’s fear right now is about getting sick and dying. The message from the media is that you’re going to get sick and die. It’s hard to be optimistic when this is all you hear. Despite these negative messages from the media, here is why I’m optimistic: Emerging studies from Italy and Spain — two countries significantly affected early by this pandemic — are being published. According to The
Wall Street Journal (June 14), despite the fact that immunization for COVID-19 is not available, treatments are improving and fewer people are getting sick and dying. Data from Spain’s national antibody study show that 92% of those infected in the high-risk category due to age (60–79, which includes me) have no or only mild symptoms. Of people in the highest risk category, (older than 90), 75% have mild or no symptoms, and fewer than 10% will die. In the United Kingdom and Italy, public health officials have reported that over 96% of COVID-19 patients who experienced serious illness and death had one preexisting chronic condition and 60% had three or more. These studies provide GOOD NEWS in that most people in the highest risk category (60-plus) who are in generally good health are unlikely to get severely ill or die from COVID-19. In the U.S, Stanford medical professor John Ioannidis found that deaths for individuals under age 65, regardless of their health, in the U.S. and 10 European countries were in the single digits . Studies from California and Florida have shown that if you drive 16–17 miles per day, you have the same risk of fatality as those who contract COVID-19. The public perception of this pandemic is much more dire than emerging research supports. If you’re in a high-risk category due to health or age, you must take some preventative measures. This health situation involves risk calculation. There is a risk to getting up in the morning or driving to
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the grocery store. Insurance actuaries, researchers who assess risk for insurance coverage, base premiums on the actual risks of loss to insurance companies. If we focus on controlling the controllables in our lives, such as taking ACTION to create a healthy lifestyle , we can greatly increase our protection and decrease our risk from this health threat. We can do something about what’s going on . For me personally, I love the summer. I plan to continue helping you get out of pain while teaching you how to improve your health AND having a good time with family and friends. I encourage you to create your pleasure moments, too. Your glass can be half full. As always, I’m here to help you as needed! –Dr. Paul Braadt
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Cold water fatty fish, such as wild caught salmon, tuna, and sardines Nuts and seeds, such as flax, walnuts, and macadamia nuts Healthy oils, including extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil
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Whole-Fat Dairy Products:
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Whole milk, plain probiotic yogurt. My favorite is Organic Stonyfield. Just add your own berries to avoid the sugar overload Organic eggs (pasture raised is best)
Strengthening Your Immune System Part 3: Foods to Eat
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Foods High in Vitamin D: This vitamin blocks viruses and is essential for your immune system. Approximately 50% of the world’s population may not get enough sun, and 40% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D. Good sources are:
The last two newsletters have focused on creating a healthy lifestyle that strengthens your immune system to protect you from sickness every day. I want to continue on this very important subject. The Problem: Given that obesity is the prime risk factor in weakening your immune system , it’s very important to address what you’re eating every day to ensure you’re eating nutrient dense foods instead of the standard American diet (SAD),
which is made up of sugar (the average American consumes 31 teaspoons of sugar daily); refined carbohydrates like bread, pasta, and cereal; heavily processed foods; and the “low-fat food craze,” all of which reduce your immune response , putting your at risk. The Solution: The low-fat food craze weakens your cell walls. Viruses invade the cell wall, producing disease. What you need to help prevent this is a diet that’s high in healthy essential fats like:
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Egg yolks
Mushrooms
Fatty fish, healthy oils, and seeds, as mentioned above
Are You ‘Serious’ About COVID-19?
the British Medical Journal, obesity is the prime risk factor , along with the underlying medical conditions it produces like hypertension, Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. According to the Medical Press from Oxford University, 80% of the affected population is 65 or older, with over 50% of this affected population over 80 years old. We can’t do anything about our age; however, we can certainly take ACTION against these risk factors . The Solution: The remedy to a serious fear-based approach is to remain calm, stay in action, and get the facts from reliable sources. In my opinion, “speculative headlines” from the media are primarily opinion and designed to produce fear. When’s the last time you recall hearing or reading something positive from the media? It is unfortunately very true that people have become infected
I was inspired to share this information with you from a mentor of mine, Dr. Eric Berg. The Problem: The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic can be viewed as very serious . The word serious comes from a Latin word meaning “looming danger or fear.” A serious fear response produces a hormone release of cortisol and adrenalin. These hormones prepare us for the “fight or flight response.” Unfortunately, this response is very hard on your body, your thinking, and your immunity. Given what we’ve all experienced, it’s obviously difficult to fight or to flee. A prolonged state of fear damages your health and well-being . I’d like to suggest a healthier approach.
and died. And the unfortunate fact is that almost 70% of these cases and deaths in the Lehigh County, according to The Morning Call, have been to our most vulnerable citizens in nursing homes. That leaves about 30% of cases and deaths affecting the remaining population. The news that millions will die is an opinion based on fear. On a national level, as of May 23, a University of Santa Clara study indicated that 99% of infected people do not die from COVID-19. A CDC study indicated that 81% of people with direct exposure have mild to no symptoms. The evidence of facts will help all of us reduce fear and take actions to stay healthy. I’ve outlined specific ACTIONS you can take to reduce your risks in my Wellness Column. A serious fear response can be diluted when we all work to remain calm, stay in action, and get the facts from reliable sources . I’m always here to help you!
Let’s be clear: There are risk factors for all of us to be aware of regarding this virus. According to
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Foods High in Vitamin C: This vitamin is an anti-microbial agent, which means it helps your body control viruses and bacteria. Best food sources are:
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Sauerkraut
Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos
Cherries and berries (limit to 1 cup a day due to sugar content)
• Deep leafy greens like kale, spinach, chard, field greens, etc. Foods High in Zinc: This vitamin is an essential mineral that supports your immune system. Sources include:
You can make these easy freezer breakfast burritos in under an hour! They’re healthy, delicious, and perfect for mornings on the go!
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 16 oz ground chicken
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1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp paprika
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Hormone-free meat
Shellfish
Legumes like chickpeas and lentils
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Seeds like hemp, pumpkin, and sesame seeds
6 eggs
Nuts (raw is best)
16 oz sausage
12 8-inch tortillas
Whole-fat, hormone-free dairy products
1/2 tsp salt
12 slices cheddar cheese
Garlic and Onions: This combination has been shown to be an effective anti-viral agent. I love the smell and taste of sautéed garlic and onions! Improving what you eat with a high-nutrient diet is the best way to strengthen your immune system to protect you from sickness every day, not just during pandemics . Please let me know if you need help!
DIRECTIONS
1. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté. Remove from pan and set aside. 2. In the same pan over medium heat, add chicken, sausage, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook for 3–4 minutes before stirring to get a brown crust on the bottom. Then, stir and continue cooking until meat is cooked through. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together. 4. In another skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Pour in eggs and scramble them, cooking until no liquid remains. Set aside. 5. Lay out the tortillas with one slice of cheddar cheese on each. 6. Place an even amount of vegetables, meat, and eggs on every tortilla. Wrap each burrito and enjoy immediately or wrap in foil and freeze for another morning!
–Dr. Paul Braadt
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
PAGE 1 Take Action. Your Glass Can Be Half-Full! PAGE 2 Strengthening Your Immune System: Part 3
Are You ‘Serious’ About COVID-19?
PAGE 3 Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos PAGE 4 Meet the Man Who Stole the ‘Mona Lisa’
Meet the Man Who Stole the ‘Mona Lisa’ THEMOST FAMOUS ART HEISTYOU’VE NEVER HEARDOF
One hundred and nine years ago this month, one man — or was it three? — fled from the Louvre Museum in Paris, carrying what would quickly become the world’s most famous painting: Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” Historical accounts of the theft agree only on who was the ringleader: 30-year-old Louvre handyman Vincenzo Peruggia. He was a house painter, an immigrant, the bearer of a glorious Monopoly Man mustache, and a vehement Italian patriot. At some point on the morning of Aug. 21, 1911, Peruggia lifted the glass case he himself had constructed to house the “Mona Lisa” and smuggled the painting from the building. Some versions of the story say Peruggia was assisted by two brothers, fellow Italian handymen Vincenzo and Michele Lancelotti. NPR reports the trio spent the night preceding the theft huddled in one of the Louvre’s supply closets, lying in wait to steal the portrait. In his documentary about the theft, director Joe Medeiros claims Peruggia acted alone, driven by an obsession with the work and a dream of returning the painting to Italy. Either way, we know that Peruggia successfully spirited the painting back to his one-bedroom apartment. There it lay concealed in a false-bottomed trunk for more than two years. This period of mysterious absence (during which police grilled and dismissed Peruggia as a suspect in favor of J.P. Morgan, Pablo Picasso, and playwright Guillaume Apollinaire) is what made the “Mona Lisa” world famous.
Peruggia was eventually caught attempting to sell the painting in Italy. He pleaded guilty and spent eight months in jail. After his release, he enlisted in the Italian army to fight in World War I, surviving the war only to die of a heart attack on his 44th birthday. Though Peruggia married after the war, some suspect that the true love of his life was the “Mona Lisa” herself. In a CNN article, author and art history professor Noah Charney speculates that over his two years with her, Peruggia developed romantic feelings for the portrait. Perhaps he fell victim to a kind of “reverse Stockholm syndrome,” Charney suggests, the captor falling in love with his hostage. “In this case,” he says, “the hostage was a work of art.”
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