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Omega 3 fatty acids

A lot is being said lately about Omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 essential fatty acids were first discovered in the 1970s. Since then there have been thousands of studies and clinical trials. At present we know without doubt that they are essential to life and good health, and that they they protect against disease and can treat illness.

And yet few people understand what they are, what they do, and how to ensure adequate intake from food. And It is my experience that very few people understand just how important and benificil these fats are to our health.

So what are Omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3 is the name given to a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The parent omega-3 - alpha-linolenic acid cannot be manufactured in the body. We describe it as being 'essential' as, like vitamins. It must be obtained from diet. All the other omega 3 fatty acids can be manufactured by the body.

However, from the point of view of human nutrition, Certain longer chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. (EPA ad DHA for short - are considered much more valuable, as these are the forms the body requires. In theory, humans are able to synthesize EPA and DHA from dietary ALA, but in practice this process is inefficient. Scientists have therefore concluded that EPA and DHA should be obtained from diet. Oil-rich fish and supplements such as fish oil and cod liver oil, are the richest and most readily available sources of these omega 3s. Flax seed oil and many other vegetable oils can also be a sorse of omega three fatty acids, but for a variety of reason, Fish oils are far superiar in delivering long-chain omega 3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role as structural membrane lipids, particularly in nerve tissue and the retina and are used as raw materials to make a variety of other necessary hormones and other important chemicals in the body.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to health. They are fundamental molecules in the structure and activity of the membranes of all cells throughout the body. They also have highly specialised functions in neurological tissues, especially the brain and retina. Because of their role in cell membranes, omgega-3 fatty acids are essential for the formation of new tissue and are therefore important for development and growth.

Even before birth, omega 3s are essential to brain and vision development during the last three months of pregnancy, the omega-3 fatty acids continue to play a major health role at every stage of life through the prevention and management of certain diseases and chronic conditions.

Infancy When babies are developing during the last third of pregnancy, the brain and nervous system begins accumulating DHA, one of the long chain omega-3s found in oily fish like samon. DHA is a critical component for building brain tissue, for nerve growth and for the retina in the eye. Before birth, babies get the DHA they need from their mother after birth they obtain it from breast milk.

DHA supplied to the baby is most plentiful if the nursing mother eats plenty of fish. Bottle-fed babies may not get any omega-3s if their formula is not enriched with polyunsaturates including DHA. Until quite recently, such baby milks did not contain any added long chain polyunsaturates (LCPs). Studies have shown that the brains of bottle-fed babies have lower DHA levels than the brains of babies that were breast-fed. Bottle-fed babies probably have less DHA in their nervous tissue than breast-fed babies and their eye development may also be delayed. Premature infants have less DHA in their tissues than full-term infants. These babies can "catch-up" if they are fed breast milk or supplemented formula feed.

Babies who had DHA added to their formula not only showed superior problem solving ability at the time of the trial (when they were aged 4 months) but also when they were re-evaluated at six years of age. researchers found that they continued to show greater problem-solving ability and better decision-making skills.

Allergies and Asthma Studies have linked a polyunsaturate imbalance resulting from high omega-6/low omega-3 intake with the recent increase in allergic conditions. Amazingly, It was found that children who regularly ate oily fish had a four times lower risk of developing asthma than children who rarely ate such fish. Fish oil was also found to be beneficial in the treatment of other lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis.

Teenagers have much to cope with in their transition to adulthood. Their bodies change and they have to cope with the mental turmoil caused by fluctuating hormones and the pressures of becoming an independent individual, building a career and a social life.

Dyslexia and Hyperactivity Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with brain function. Research in the UK and America showed positive results when a group of children with behavioral and learning difficulties were supplied with fish oil supplements. The researchers believe that a deficiency in fatty acids means that the messages in the brain aren't being properly transmitted - leading to learning difficulties because of a chemical imbalance.

Aggressive behavior and Depression it was shown that aggressive juveniles significantly reduced feelings of anger and violence to others when given supplements of DHA.

Recent studies have shown low blood levels of the long chain omega-3's in depressed people; one major study looked at the impact of giving fish oil to a group of severely depressed (suicidal) patients that had been institutionalized because of the severity of their depression. When after 4 months the fish oil treated patients were so much better than the placebo group, that the trial was stopped, because it was considered wrong to continue to deny they benefits of fish oil to the patients who were in the control group, and who were treated with olive oil.

Rates of suicide associated with depression are highest among young men. Studies in the United States indicates a possible role for the omega-3 fatty acids. Studies with depressed patients have shown lower than average blood levels of the omega-3s and a study with severely depressed patients showed dramatic improvements when they were treated with fish oil.

Twenties and Thirties Pregnancy - In the third trimester of pregnancy (last three months) it is important that the mother-to-be has an ample supply of the omega-3 fatty acids. Around 70 per cent of all the cells that make up the adult brain are formed during this period. The omega-3 DHA central to this process reaches the foetus from the mother via the placenta.

0.If mother's diet does not allow her to provide enough DHA for the needs of her baby, her body stores will be called upon to make up the shortfall. Some experts think that since the human brain is a rich source of DHA, the mothers brain will be the source of supply of the DHA baby needs. Comparisons across many countries have shown that national rates of post-natal depression are high in those countries which do not eat much fish, and vice-versa. Whether this is caused by the loss of brain DHA during pregnancy is not yet clear.

0.If there is insufficient DHA for the baby, foetal development may be impaired resulting in lower IQ and poor visual acuity.

It is also thought that omega-3 EPA can help prevent babies being born prematurely and there is some evidence to suggest that pre-eclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition in pregnancy, might be associated with a lack of omega-3 fatty acids.

The Middle Years During their forties and fifties, most people are been affected at some time by the serious illness or death of someone not too dissimilar in age. Cancer and heart disease can kill at a shockingly early age, particularly in the industrialised nations of the West. The onset of many diseases of old age can often make themselves felt in this Lifestage.

Depression

Heart disease There is overwhelming evidence to support the role of the omega-3 long chain fatty acids in protection against heart attack and sudden death. Eating two oily fish meals a week or taking a daily fish oil supplement supplying 1g omega-3 has been proven to reduce the chance of premature death from a heart attack. People with existing heart disease should take medical advice on omega-3 consumption.

Cancer There is good evidence to show that a high omega-3 diet can protect against prostate and breast cancer or inhibit tumour growth once established. Emerging from laboratory studies on several types of cancer, including colon cancer, is the possibility that omega-3 fatty acids stimulate the death of tumour cells.

It is also in these 'autumn' years that early symptoms of chronic, degenerative disease are felt. Many of these result from long-term poor diet and lifestyle choices but changes, even at this late stage, can effect some improvement.

Cut out smoking

Take up exercise

Eat more fruit and vegetables

Eat less saturated fat and processed foods

Balance your omega-6 / omega-3 intakes (try for 1:2 or 1:3 omega-3 to omega-6)

Lung disease Researchers at the University of Minnesota have reported that smokers who eat fish regularly are much less likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The study, which included 8,960 people, 55 per cent of whom were former smokers and 45 per cent current smokers, found that present or former smokers who ate four servings of fish per week had about half the risk of developing chronic bronchitis as did smokers who only ate fish one or twice a month. Heavy fish eaters had only one third the risk of getting emphysema as did smokers who ate little fish. Eating four servings of fish per week corresponds to a daily intake of about 1000 mg of fish oils (EPA and DHA).

Osteoarthritis The first twinges of osteoarthritis usually make themselves felt at this lifestage. People who have played a lot of sport, especially if injury is sustained, are more likely to be affected, particularly in the knee. As recently as 1998, evidence emerged that the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids could help. Researchers found that cod liver oil (a good omega-3 supplement) not only alleviated the inflammation causing joint pain and stiffness, but could also inhibit the breakdown of cartilage (the 'gristle' that cushions the joints).

Eyesight An Australian study has made a link between diet and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A study of more than 3,500 people aged 49 and above showed that more frequent consumption of fish appeared to protect against late, or advanced, AMD. Eating fish more than once a week halved the risk compared with those who ate fish less than once per month. People with a high cholesterol intake were significantly more likely to develop AMD, whereas a high intake of polyunsaturated fat was associated with a lessened likelihood of AMD (roughly equal to eating fish more than once a week).

Boosting the immune system

Here is the basic premise for this article: a premise that you my or may not agree with: The body's own immune system, if sufficiently strengthened and boosted by natural means, can resist an attack by any natural biological organism. With this in mind, it makes sense that we should try and strengthen our immune systems. Does that make sence But in the modern western world, most us just wait till we are sick then try to use a drug to manipulate the body back to health. In my mind this is like buying a new car, and then driving it till it blows up, then getting some one to fix it enough until it runs again.

As an alterative doctor, my main emphasis is to promote natural non-pharmaceutical healing. I think it is important to understand, and to believe, that we all possess the innate ability to heal, and to protect ourselves from disease. I have said all of this before, but it is easy to forget. Here in Asia, we work long hours, and we are constantly inundated with advertisements and promotions for drugs. What we hear all the time, we eventually believe. While working in Hong Kong The past year, and now in Vietnam, I am surprised at how many other wise well educated people believe that when they are sick, or injured, they must have medicine in the system to heal. And very few of us do anything along the lines of sickness prevention.

So here, I am going to say it all again just to balance out the opposing propaganda: our bodies heal themselves naturally. The most important mechanism in the body for healing and preventing disease is the immune system. Poor nutrition, and drugs weaken our immunity and lead to a general loss of health. And no matter how many times a drug company tries to convince you other wise, the previous statements are entirely true.

Though I acknowledged that drugs have there place in healthcare, as I have written in previous articles, we over use and abuse pharmacy in the first world. Our bodies can and do heal them selves and in fact every second of the day, our bodies have an amazing defense machine that is fighting off intruders, and keeping us healthy. This wondrous disease prevention system is the immune system, which has been , much like the value of proper nutrition largely forgotten and ignored. Proper nutrition is one of the easiest ways to boost the immune system.

The overuse of pharmaceutical drugs, and the lack of information concerning immunity boosting has left the average American's immune system efficiency level at 40% or 50%, at best. There is evidence that in Some countries, have a traditional diet that creates a stronger immune system and consequently more healthy people. I lived in Japan and Korea in the 1980s, and always remarked on how many really old people were hanging around. In Japan, at least, This has been examined recently by several researchers and it is fund that Japanese people (who embrace the traditional diet) in general have a longer than average lifespan. It's no coincidence that Japanese women are among the longest living.

There is so many documented diets, supplements and other health practices that help to increase immunity, that to write in depth about them is far beyond the scope of this article. What I hope to do is to provide you with information on a few of the more extraordinary supplements and practices that are well documented to be especially effective for general immunity boosting. More than anything, I just hope to get you thinking in a generally healthy direction.

Flax Seed oil and fish oil.

I devoted one whole article to omega three fatty acids, so I wont go into so much detail here. But Omega threes are so important, that I feel I shoud touch on them again.

Over-consumption of "bad" highly saturated fats, low in essential fatty acids (EFA's) results in fat deposition causing obesity and fatty degeneration. When "good" unsaturated fats rich in EFA's are added to the diet, food utilization and energy production are enhanced and less fat is deposited. The richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids is fish oil. But you half to be careful because fish oil often contains high levels of mercury.

Flax seed oil, though not as good as fish oil, is the best vegetarian sorce of omega threes. It is 55-65% Omega 3 and 15-25% Omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 6 fatty acids are essential but are less likely to be deficient in the American diet.

EFA's and their derivatives serve a number of vital functions including transport and metabolism of both cholesterol and triglycerides, normal brain development and function, required in the structure of cell membranes, increase metabolic rate, oxygen uptake and energy production, slow down growth of cancer cells, candida and other anaerobic organisms, production of prostaglandins and replenish skin oils to combat dryness and wrinkling.

Conditions associated with fatty degeneration include cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, rheumatism, acne and other skin conditions, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibro-sis, glandular atrophy, asthma, kidney, liver and gall bladder problems. In addition to general immunity boosting, flax seed oil has proven to be effective in the following conditions: Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, tumors, Obesity, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Skin conditions, Glandular atrophy, Liver and gall bladder, Kidney problems, etc.

Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C). everyone knows vitamin c is good for you. Everyone knows that it prevents disease, even cancer. But surprisingly, most people only take it when they are sick, if at all. We are all desensitize to the value of Vitamin C. we have herd about it so long and so often, we simply forget about it. Yet it remains one of the strongest antioxidants, and health preventative supplements that exists today.

Sodium Ascorbate powder is a non-acidic form of Vitamin C. Vitamin C has intrinsic antiviral and antibacterial activity though its main effect is improvement in host resistance. Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C Powder) may be beneficial in: General immunity boosting, helping to ward off or prevent colds & flus, assisting the healing of wounds, aiding the body in fighting infection, etc.

Unlike most animals that produce their own Vitamin C, the human body does not synthesize any. Whether for general immunity boosting or for the treatment of a specific condition, one requires more Vitamin C than our contemporary diet supplies. The amount of vitamin C you take daily determines its effectiveness. 60 mg per day is the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance for adults). This is easily obtained from fresh fruits and vegetables. 500 mg to 5 gm (grams) per day has proven to be beneficial in the prevention of colds, and general immunity boosting. However, Vitamin C dosage of over 1 gm can realistically only be obtained through supplements.

To general boost our immunity one teaspoon (approximately 4.5 gm) daily has been showen to be effective. If you are experiencing cold symptoms, I recomend a dosage of 4 to 5 gm (usually one teaspoon) per hour. If this treatment is started in the early stages of a cold, it will often fail to develop. If the cold has already developed, this treatment will usually lessen the effect of the cold, and speed recovery. Dissolving the powder in water (or juice, if you find the taste especially unpleasant) is the preferred method of consumption.

Sodium Ascorbate appears to be the most well-known Vitamin C supplement, although there are a number of others available. They are as follows:

Calcium Ascorbate

Now days, Calcium Ascorbate is nearly as well-known as Sodium Ascorbate. If you cannot find Sodium Ascorbate, this will perform virtually the same effect. The advantage of calcium ascorbate is thart it also provides calcium, also important for helth, in a form that our bodies can better adsorb it.

Magnesium Acrobat

We also need magnesium for calcium utilization, so this form of vitamin C also can provide another necessary nutrient.

Potassium Ascorbate

The addition of potassium may lower blood pressure.

Zinc Ascorbate

The zinc may give an added boost to the immune system.

Manganese Ascorbate

Chromium Ascorbate

Foods that have been proven to boost imunity:

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum)

Has been shown to be one of the most beneficial herb in the entire herbal kingdom is Capsicum, or Cayenne Red Pepper. More than herbalists I have talked to has said that if they could have only one herb to work with, they would choose Capsicum.

Cayenne is a pepper well known for its benefits to the circulatory system. It aids the body to balance pressure levels and resist abnormal bleeding. Cayenne is also used as an overall digestive aid: It stimulates the production of gastric juices, improves metabolism, and even helps relieve gas. It appears to have a beneficial effect on blood fats as well, though this is still being researched. the best thing about bell pepers it is that they are cheep, easy to find (you can walk right done to park and shop and buy one today). And most of us like like them. I personally try and eat at least one raw bell pepper a day, and have for many years. That might sound strange and or unappealing, but just suspend judgment and try it.

In a 1987 study published in the Journal of Bioscience, rats fed a diet high in cayenne experienced a significant reduction in blood triglycerides and low density lipoproteins (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol. Capsaicin, a compound found in cayenne that gives the spice its "kick," is an anti-inflammatory. In recent years, cayenne has been used successfully to treat patients with cluster headaches, a particularly painful type of headache. Used externally, cayenne liniment can soothe the stiffness and pain of rheumatism and arthritis.

Cayenne is a general immune booster, but is also helpful as an addition to treatment of almost any ailment.

Rest and relaxation and right thought.

Probably the most significant ways we manage to lower our immune system and subsequently get sick is through stress. Similarly, as I have written about before, negative emotions like worry and anger will also lower our immune system. Therefore it follows that one good way to boost immunity, , as well as to improve the quality of life in general, is to control stress and to eliminate negative emotions. This is much easier said then done. If it was simple, we would all be floating around Hong Kong as happy enlightened gurus. This obviously is not the case. It is difficult to make progress when we start to try and control our thoughts and emotions, But it is possible, and the benefits are so extraordinary, it is well worth any effort.. Michael Sasso, who also a contributing writer to this magazine, has taught me through example, the tremendous control one can achieve over health and well being simply by being aware of ones thoughts and practicing some techniques to improve then.

An extremely spiritual and positive person, he keeps a schedule of world travel, business, exploration and teaching that is on par with the top CEOs of the island. Yet he seems to float through the day with a Zen like Serenity, exuding energy, enthusiasm and happiness. In my assessment, he is more energetic and health than most adults half or even a third his age.

I am a long way off from achieving the kind of inner peace and emotional well being that Michel appears to have. But people like him are a good reference point for the rest of us. They are living proof that proper practices of health and thought can dramatically improve our over all well being. And we don’t half climb to the top of a mountain and craw into a cave for years to practice these techniques.

The following are some of the more popular methods of meditation that have been shown to be effective:

Physical Exercise

In An article published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine illustrates the effect exercise can have on infections. In this study, only 45 minutes of brisk walking per day was shown to lower the incidence of upper respiratory symptoms, cut the duration of illness in half and increase natural killer-cell activity in people prone to upper respiratory tract infections.

Physical Exercise stimulates circulation, improves muscle tone, improves cardiac function and boosts immunity. Exercise also helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Exercise is a critical component in the elimination of "poisons"--such as myriad toxins that build up in the body as a result of regular bodily processes in addition to man-made chemicals--from the body for three simple reasons. First, when we exercise we breathe more deeply, more forcefully and more often. In doing so, we release toxic by-products through the lungs. Second, when we exercise we also perspire. Perspiration is another means to eliminate metabolic waster material from the body. Finally, muscular activity is the only way to move waste material through the lymphatic vessels. If we don't sweat, don't breathe heavily and don't move our muscles, these toxins must find another way out. Unfortunately, they usually remain in the body, only to foul the biochemical machinery that makes our immune system operate efficiently. The result: susceptibility to illness.

In the eighties, the motto was "no pain, no gain.” Fortunately this has given way to a more realistic notion that moderate exercise has as many health benefits as strenuous exercise. Moderate exercisers have the added benefit of suffering fewer injuries as well. In fact, highly strenuous training can temporarily weaken immune function. Many people including my self, prefer vigorous exercise, and intensive training sessions. But even something as simple as a daily walk will provide your body with health and immune benefits. If you enjoy sports, or other physical pastimes such as dancing or hiking, that will provide a more than adequate way to get the exercise your body needs. The key is, no matter how you get your exercise, to do it regularly and enjoy!

Meditation

This is becoming increasingly popular in the western world. Meditation provides a simple way to relax yourself, relieve stress, boost your immune system, and create more well-being and happiness in your life. method of meditation very greatly, and some are part of more complex religious system and spiritual practices. But you don’t need to be in any religion, or even consider yourself to be spiritual to benefit from the practice of meditation. In my experience though, it is much more easy to meditate with some kind of guidance, especially in the beginning.

In the end, the method of mediation is not as important as the desired result--a quiet mind, which promotes inner peace and relaxation. There are many different types of meditation, and my suggestion is to choose one that fits your own believe system and personality.

Though I have practiced yoga for years, I am also very new to meditation, and my training in Meditation to date consists of several Hiking to the top of Lantu peak with a close friend and a yoga practisoner from discovery bay. After the strenuous trek to summit, we would sit for twenty minutes on top, looking down at that giant seated Buda, and he would instruct me on how to clear my mind and become aware of my thoughts. The results were nothing short of amazing. Each time within minuts, I felt a tremendous release from all the weeks problems that were gnawing away at my mind. and I felt happier, more energetic and peas full for days afterwards.

Meditation is like vitame C, you probably hear all about it, but maybe don’t ever actuly think about trying it.

You're not very familiar with meditation, here are a few techniques I recommend:

Simple

"There's nothing to it!" is something I often here when someone is describing general simple, and it's absolutely true. In general, meditation is as simple as quieting your mind. Find a quiet place and time when you won't be disturbed, close your eyes, and clear your mind of any thoughts. Sit like this, attempting to eliminate all thoughts and experience total peace, for whatever period of time feels comfortable. Often beginners find it difficult to meditate for more than five or ten minutes. If you find yourself in such a situation, don't despair. You will find yourself able to sit for longer and longer intervals as time progresses. If you have never meditated before, consider starting your meditations in intervals of five minutes. When you feel comfortable, increase your intervals to ten minutes. When you feel comfortable with that, try to move to fifteen minutes, and continue like this until you feel a length of time that suits you. Many experienced meditators, including Deepak Chopra, meditate for thirty minutes in the morning and at night, as well as for thirty minutes in the afternoon if they feel stressed.

Breathing

Focusing your breathing is another very popular, yet tremendously simple, meditation. As in general meditation, find a quiet time and place where you won't be disturbed, close your eyes, and clear you mind of any thoughts. From there, focus on your breathing. Focus on the in-breath, and the out-breath. This is also commonly known as conscious breathing, because as opposed to our normal breathing which we do not focus on or attempt to control, "focused breathing" is consciously monitored and controlled. You simply "watch" yourself breath, so to speak, and attempt to bring your breaths to a slow, rhythmic pace (whatever pace feels comfortable to you). By focusing on your breath, you draw your attention to that, and eliminate random thoughts, which creates a feeling of inner peace. To help focus on their breath, people will often draw their attention to the air entering their nostrils, and the air leaving their mouth. You may also wish to draw your attention to the rising and falling of your chest. Use whatever method you feel comfortable with. As for controlling the pace of your breath, some people count a certain number of seconds between each breath and attempt to maintain this slow, rhythmic, controlled pace. Others prefer not to count. Other use different techniques still. I suggest you use whatever feels effective to you.

Visualization

Visualization can be used to achieve a variety of results. One simple visualization for general well-being and stress-reduction is to first quiet yourself and begin as you would in general meditation or focused breathing, then visualize yourself inhaling golden or white light/energy, and exhaling gray, stale, old energy. The white or golden light represents new, fresh, rejuvenating energy, while the gray energy represents any stress, unhappiness, worries, anger, or other negative emotions you may be holding inside you. This visualization is a great way to release the stress and tension of the day, and give yourself more energy. If you have a specific ailment you are trying to relieve yourself of, visualize the same white or golden energy surrounding the area of your body which is in need of healing. Focus on that white or golden light/energy healing and energizing that area of your body. Continue focusing this healing energy on the afflicted area of your body for whatever time period feels comfortable to you. Try to repeat this procedure daily or multiple times daily if you feel compelled to do so. As always, do.

Yoga

Yoga increases strength and flexibility, improves circulation, promotes well-being, and provides relief for common postural and chronic pain problems. Anyone can practice yoga. You don't have to be young, fit or supple. You start from where you are at this.

The word Yoga Means Union. Although many people think this term refers to union between body and mind or body, mind and spirit, the traditional acceptance is union between the Jivatman and Paramatman, that is between one's individual consciousness and the Universal Consciousness. Therefore Yoga refers to a certain state of consciousness as well as to methods that help one reach that goal or state of union with the divine.

moment. Each individual works within her/his own level of comfort listening to their own body's messages.

Tai Chi

I don’t practice Tai chi, so what I am telling you is second hand here. But there is much evidence, both antidotal and scientific to support the health benefits of this ancient practice. And Hong Kong is an ideal place to become familiar with the many different forms of martial arts. Tai Chi is a Chinese Form that is primarily practiced for its health benefits, including a means for dealing with tension and stress. Among the martial arts, there are two basic types: the "hard" martial arts and the "soft" martial arts. The latter are also called internal arts. Examples of the hard martial arts are karate and kung fu (or wushu). Examples of the soft martial arts are ba gua and tai chi.

Tai chi emphasizes complete relaxation, and is essentially a form of meditation, or what has been called "meditation in motion." Unlike the hard martial arts, tai chi is characterized by soft, slow, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than brute strength.

In conclusion, I would like to emphasize once again that our bodies are amazing. And they are the vehicle we drive through life. And they re one of the only things in life that we cannot change or escape from. Therefore the health of our bodies becomes extremely important to our experience. I hope I have provide some useful information and insights on how to care for it.