dr, ron kennedy(silicone report)

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i just found this.

Dr. Ron Kennedy on Healing the Heart

" The wisest investment you can make in your health is to find a

doctor who practices preventive medicine. "

by Judith Plowden

When faced with a dilemma, the quickest solution is often not the

best one. This lesson has proved true time and time again for Ron

Kennedy, M.D., throughout his accomplished medical career. In his

ongoing quest for personal and professional growth as a medical

doctor, Dr. Kennedy has discovered that it's always best to keep

seeking answers that work for his patients —even if they aren't what

the medical establishment may prescribe.

Dr. Kennedy thinks creatively and is inspiring others to do the

same. He offers a variety of treatments that truly help his

patients. He even urges medical students to learn more about the

cutting-edge field of natural medicine, which is constantly

discovering many alternative methods that can be applied to help

people get well " in the real world. "

This may sound logical and ordinary, but the truth is that many

practitioners of natural medicine are under extreme pressure to

conform to traditional methods, and not the other way around. Given

today's health care situation, which has both patients and doctors

feeling increasingly frustrated, stressed, and unhappy, his

courageous example offers a bright ray of hope.

Dr. Kennedy runs a busy practice at his Santa clinic in

northern California, and his home life is equally active. He and his

wife, German film actress and producer Carmen Baudi-Kennedy,

recently welcomed a new baby girl into the world. After arriving as

a " preemie " on February 22, she's currently doing very well and the

new parents are ecstatic.

Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Kennedy also reaches out to medical

students through a popular Web site, www.medical-library.net.

Online, he provides students with the latest information on a wide

spectrum of conditions and therapies, and he also offers a medical

vocabulary course that includes a new list of definitions each week.

Dr. Kennedy has simply never been content to rely on knowledge he

acquired decades earlier as a medical student. Instead, he

challenges himself to go beyond the textbooks of old and to keep on

searching for " better answers " for his patients. He realizes that

knowledge, particularly in the medical field, grows exponentially,

and it's crucial to remain informed. He is committed to staying in

touch with the latest medical research in order to be of the

greatest benefit to his patients, his colleagues, and the physicians

of tomorrow.

A Different Journey

Dr. Kennedy recently sat down with the Journal to discuss the story

of his evolution as a doctor. " I was trained in psychiatry, a field

that is heavy in the use of medications and also electric shock, " he

says. " I felt I wasn't really doing a lot of good. I did not feel

justified in making a living at that. So, in 1983, I declared to

myself, `I will not see any more patients.' "

As an alternative, Dr. Kennedy chose to write books and give

seminars, mostly about transforming personal relationships. His

successful seminars took him all around the world, as far away as

Australia and Russia. As he broadened his travels, his mind-set

continued to evolve. By 1992, he had become deeply interested in

alternative medicine. What triggered this was a terrible back

problem after years of jogging had caused discomfort in his spine.

He consulted a surgeon, who told him frankly that a corrective

operation probably wouldn't work. Dr. Kennedy had just about

resigned himself to pain and a cane.

Then he heard about chelation therapy for arthritis relief. " I tried

it and it helped, " he remembers. " I also tried prolotherapy, and it

helped too. This turned my thinking around. I went to some medical

meetings on these procedures that not only opened my mind, they blew

my mind. " (Prolotherapy involves the injection of an irritant

solution to induce the body to self-repair damaged ligaments, veins,

and tendons. Read on for an explanation of chelation.)

But it was a slow and difficult process. " I really feel for those

doctors who are still stuck in the box. I made a breakout from the

past and it continues. Even as I approach retirement age, I have no

thought of retiring because I'm enjoying this so much. "

A Thinking Heart

Although his experience and his clinical practice cover many areas,

Dr. Kennedy's primary interest today is the health of the

hardworking heart, partly because heart disease is the number-one

killer of Americans.

Dr. Kennedy believes that the heart is much more than it usually

gets credit for; that is, it's more than just a physical

organ. " [The heart] also generates a powerful field of energy

affecting your ability to think clearly and relate powerfully with

others, " he says. " The effectiveness with which it can do its

[spiritual] job…is clearly connected to its physical condition. "

Preventing Inflammation

The vascular system consists of the blood vessels and arteries that

lead to the heart and supply it with blood, which carries vital

oxygen and nutrients. Dr. Kennedy explains: " The key to preventing

vascular disease is to prevent inflammation. This is the result of

insufficient nutrition. Our antioxidant levels become too low due to

poor diet and lifestyle choices. And almost every one of us carries

a load of toxic heavy metals within. These two factors irritate the

intima, the lining of the vascular system, so that it eventually

breaks down. " When the body tries to heal this irritation, it leads

to the formation of plaque. The vessels and arteries become clogged,

and the heart pays the price. Then the whole body suffers because

the organs and tissues receive decreasing amounts of fresh oxygen.

To clear up any confusion: atherosclerosis is the term for plaque in

the arterial system, while arteriosclerosis refers to the hardening

of the arteries.

Heavy Metal Detox

Dr. Kennedy therefore believes that detoxifying the body of heavy

metals is an important way to support vascular health. Holistic

doctors take time to determine individual exposure levels, but we

are all exposed to toxins to some degree. For example, common toxins

like chlorine and fluoride are found in drinking water, while

aspartame is found in many diet drinks. Some household cleaners may

also be a source of exposure to toxins.

Another important area is the strong relationship between dental

health and general health, according to Dr. Kennedy. The presence of

silver fillings, which are high in mercury, can be prime suspects in

cases of fatigue and/or poor concentration.

The procedure that has proved amazingly helpful for him is called

chelation. This involves the intravenous delivery of a synthetic

amino acid called ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) along with

a " carrier solution " of sterile water mixed with vitamins and

minerals. EDTA can help accomplish multiple tasks, such as removing

the excess calcium from artery walls; controlling free radical

damage; removing lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum, and other

unwelcome metals; strengthening membranes; stimulating small vessels

to circulate blood around any blockage; and helping to reestablish

prostaglandin hormone balance.

One of Dr. Kennedy's patients had angiograms taken before and after

chelation therapy and showed them to his cardiologist. The plaque

had dissolved, and the cardiologist couldn't believe it. " What are

you doing? " he asked, amazed.

Organic Most Wholesome

To truly maintain a healthy diet, Dr. Kennedy recommends eating

natural foods that are not processed or frozen, especially fresh

food that is grown organically in nutrient-rich soils without the

use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. A good way to find the

most wholesome foods is to seek out farmers markets and organic

groceries. Yes, you may have to spend a bit more. But Dr. Kennedy

advises firmly, " Spend it; your money is better spent on health now

than illness later. " Equally important is the water that you drink.

Highest on Dr. Kennedy's list is distilled water (double-steam

distilled and carbon filtered). At the bottom of the list are tap

water and fizzy bottled water.

Exercise and Adequate Sleep

Dr. Kennedy says to be sure you're getting adequate sleep. Try for

eight hours if you can. And exercise is vital, of course. " The heart

muscle is made strong through sustained moderate stress. The

skeletal muscles are made strong through weight-bearing exercise. Do

both kinds of exercise, aerobic and weight bearing. "

Timely Perspective

" The wisest investment you can make in your health is to find a

doctor who practices preventive medicine, " Dr. Kennedy advises. The

doctor of preventive medicine is a holistic doctor, meaning he looks

at the whole picture, not just one specialized area. Such a doctor

will take the time to explore all possibilities with a patient. " You

can gauge the degree of holistic medicine practiced by the amount of

time your doctor spends with you. If it is slam, bam, here is your

prescription, you can rest assured this is not holistic medicine, "

Dr. Kennedy says.

Ideally, doctors will keep up with the constant influx of new

information long after they've left medical school. But since all

doctors are under time pressure these days, the responsibility for

learning about the latest health developments is shifting to

patients themselves.

Return of Country Docs

Dr. Kennedy offers a wise observation: " There is a huge problem

among human beings. The things we believe form prisons in which we

live. If we could only consider them as theories to be tested, and

always remember they are only theories, we'd be far better off in

the world. "

And to medical students, he advises: " Learn to love and love to

learn. Love your patients more than you love your bank account. Be

an old-fashioned country doc, regardless of where you live or what

specialty you practice. Make house calls if necessary. "

Standing Up

And last but not least, he tells patients to stand up for their

rights, ask questions, and investigate the answers they receive. In

other words, think independently and remain steadfast concerning

your own health. Dr. Kennedy says, " There are a few patients who

think for themselves…and there are also doctors who think for

themselves. There aren't very many in either category, but somehow

those patients tend to find those doctors. "

Don't pass up an opportunity to be proactive about your health.

Doctors like Ron Kennedy empower us to reach for our goal of living

a long, fulfilled life.

©Copyright 2005-2006 JOL Management.

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i just found this.

Dr. Ron Kennedy on Healing the Heart

"The wisest investment you can make in your health is to find a

doctor who practices preventive medicine."

by Judith Plowden

When faced with a dilemma, the quickest solution is often not the

best one. This lesson has proved true time and time again for Ron

Kennedy, M.D., throughout his accomplished medical career. In his

ongoing quest for personal and professional growth as a medical

doctor, Dr. Kennedy has discovered that it's always best to keep

seeking answers that work for his patients —even if they aren't what

the medical establishment may prescribe.

Dr. Kennedy thinks creatively and is inspiring others to do the

same. He offers a variety of treatments that truly help his

patients. He even urges medical students to learn more about the

cutting-edge field of natural medicine, which is constantly

discovering many alternative methods that can be applied to help

people get well "in the real world."

This may sound logical and ordinary, but the truth is that many

practitioners of natural medicine are under extreme pressure to

conform to traditional methods, and not the other way around. Given

today's health care situation, which has both patients and doctors

feeling increasingly frustrated, stressed, and unhappy, his

courageous example offers a bright ray of hope.

Dr. Kennedy runs a busy practice at his Santa clinic in

northern California, and his home life is equally active. He and his

wife, German film actress and producer Carmen Baudi-Kennedy,

recently welcomed a new baby girl into the world. After arriving as

a "preemie" on February 22, she's currently doing very well and the

new parents are ecstatic.

Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Kennedy also reaches out to medical

students through a popular Web site, www.medical- library.net.

Online, he provides students with the latest information on a wide

spectrum of conditions and therapies, and he also offers a medical

vocabulary course that includes a new list of definitions each week.

Dr. Kennedy has simply never been content to rely on knowledge he

acquired decades earlier as a medical student. Instead, he

challenges himself to go beyond the textbooks of old and to keep on

searching for "better answers" for his patients. He realizes that

knowledge, particularly in the medical field, grows exponentially,

and it's crucial to remain informed. He is committed to staying in

touch with the latest medical research in order to be of the

greatest benefit to his patients, his colleagues, and the physicians

of tomorrow.

A Different Journey

Dr. Kennedy recently sat down with the Journal to discuss the story

of his evolution as a doctor. "I was trained in psychiatry, a field

that is heavy in the use of medications and also electric shock," he

says. "I felt I wasn't really doing a lot of good. I did not feel

justified in making a living at that. So, in 1983, I declared to

myself, `I will not see any more patients.'"

As an alternative, Dr. Kennedy chose to write books and give

seminars, mostly about transforming personal relationships. His

successful seminars took him all around the world, as far away as

Australia and Russia. As he broadened his travels, his mind-set

continued to evolve. By 1992, he had become deeply interested in

alternative medicine. What triggered this was a terrible back

problem after years of jogging had caused discomfort in his spine.

He consulted a surgeon, who told him frankly that a corrective

operation probably wouldn't work. Dr. Kennedy had just about

resigned himself to pain and a cane.

Then he heard about chelation therapy for arthritis relief. "I tried

it and it helped," he remembers. "I also tried prolotherapy, and it

helped too. This turned my thinking around. I went to some medical

meetings on these procedures that not only opened my mind, they blew

my mind." (Prolotherapy involves the injection of an irritant

solution to induce the body to self-repair damaged ligaments, veins,

and tendons. Read on for an explanation of chelation.)

But it was a slow and difficult process. "I really feel for those

doctors who are still stuck in the box. I made a breakout from the

past and it continues. Even as I approach retirement age, I have no

thought of retiring because I'm enjoying this so much."

A Thinking Heart

Although his experience and his clinical practice cover many areas,

Dr. Kennedy's primary interest today is the health of the

hardworking heart, partly because heart disease is the number-one

killer of Americans.

Dr. Kennedy believes that the heart is much more than it usually

gets credit for; that is, it's more than just a physical

organ. "[The heart] also generates a powerful field of energy

affecting your ability to think clearly and relate powerfully with

others," he says. "The effectiveness with which it can do its

[spiritual] job…is clearly connected to its physical condition."

Preventing Inflammation

The vascular system consists of the blood vessels and arteries that

lead to the heart and supply it with blood, which carries vital

oxygen and nutrients. Dr. Kennedy explains: "The key to preventing

vascular disease is to prevent inflammation. This is the result of

insufficient nutrition. Our antioxidant levels become too low due to

poor diet and lifestyle choices. And almost every one of us carries

a load of toxic heavy metals within. These two factors irritate the

intima, the lining of the vascular system, so that it eventually

breaks down." When the body tries to heal this irritation, it leads

to the formation of plaque. The vessels and arteries become clogged,

and the heart pays the price. Then the whole body suffers because

the organs and tissues receive decreasing amounts of fresh oxygen.

To clear up any confusion: atherosclerosis is the term for plaque in

the arterial system, while arteriosclerosis refers to the hardening

of the arteries.

Heavy Metal Detox

Dr. Kennedy therefore believes that detoxifying the body of heavy

metals is an important way to support vascular health. Holistic

doctors take time to determine individual exposure levels, but we

are all exposed to toxins to some degree. For example, common toxins

like chlorine and fluoride are found in drinking water, while

aspartame is found in many diet drinks. Some household cleaners may

also be a source of exposure to toxins.

Another important area is the strong relationship between dental

health and general health, according to Dr. Kennedy. The presence of

silver fillings, which are high in mercury, can be prime suspects in

cases of fatigue and/or poor concentration.

The procedure that has proved amazingly helpful for him is called

chelation. This involves the intravenous delivery of a synthetic

amino acid called ethylenediaminetetr aacetic acid (EDTA) along with

a "carrier solution" of sterile water mixed with vitamins and

minerals. EDTA can help accomplish multiple tasks, such as removing

the excess calcium from artery walls; controlling free radical

damage; removing lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum, and other

unwelcome metals; strengthening membranes; stimulating small vessels

to circulate blood around any blockage; and helping to reestablish

prostaglandin hormone balance.

One of Dr. Kennedy's patients had angiograms taken before and after

chelation therapy and showed them to his cardiologist. The plaque

had dissolved, and the cardiologist couldn't believe it. "What are

you doing?" he asked, amazed.

Organic Most Wholesome

To truly maintain a healthy diet, Dr. Kennedy recommends eating

natural foods that are not processed or frozen, especially fresh

food that is grown organically in nutrient-rich soils without the

use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. A good way to find the

most wholesome foods is to seek out farmers markets and organic

groceries. Yes, you may have to spend a bit more. But Dr. Kennedy

advises firmly, "Spend it; your money is better spent on health now

than illness later." Equally important is the water that you drink.

Highest on Dr. Kennedy's list is distilled water (double-steam

distilled and carbon filtered). At the bottom of the list are tap

water and fizzy bottled water.

Exercise and Adequate Sleep

Dr. Kennedy says to be sure you're getting adequate sleep. Try for

eight hours if you can. And exercise is vital, of course. "The heart

muscle is made strong through sustained moderate stress. The

skeletal muscles are made strong through weight-bearing exercise. Do

both kinds of exercise, aerobic and weight bearing."

Timely Perspective

"The wisest investment you can make in your health is to find a

doctor who practices preventive medicine," Dr. Kennedy advises. The

doctor of preventive medicine is a holistic doctor, meaning he looks

at the whole picture, not just one specialized area. Such a doctor

will take the time to explore all possibilities with a patient. "You

can gauge the degree of holistic medicine practiced by the amount of

time your doctor spends with you. If it is slam, bam, here is your

prescription, you can rest assured this is not holistic medicine,"

Dr. Kennedy says.

Ideally, doctors will keep up with the constant influx of new

information long after they've left medical school. But since all

doctors are under time pressure these days, the responsibility for

learning about the latest health developments is shifting to

patients themselves.

Return of Country Docs

Dr. Kennedy offers a wise observation: "There is a huge problem

among human beings. The things we believe form prisons in which we

live. If we could only consider them as theories to be tested, and

always remember they are only theories, we'd be far better off in

the world."

And to medical students, he advises: "Learn to love and love to

learn. Love your patients more than you love your bank account. Be

an old-fashioned country doc, regardless of where you live or what

specialty you practice. Make house calls if necessary."

Standing Up

And last but not least, he tells patients to stand up for their

rights, ask questions, and investigate the answers they receive. In

other words, think independently and remain steadfast concerning

your own health. Dr. Kennedy says, "There are a few patients who

think for themselves…and there are also doctors who think for

themselves. There aren't very many in either category, but somehow

those patients tend to find those doctors."

Don't pass up an opportunity to be proactive about your health.

Doctors like Ron Kennedy empower us to reach for our goal of living

a long, fulfilled life.

©Copyright 2005-2006 JOL Management.

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Sounds good!

>

> i just found this.

>

>

>

> Dr. Ron Kennedy on Healing the Heart

>

> " The wisest investment you can make in your health is to find a

> doctor who practices preventive medicine. "

> by Judith Plowden

>

> When faced with a dilemma, the quickest solution is often not the

> best one. This lesson has proved true time and time again for Ron

> Kennedy, M.D., throughout his accomplished medical career. In his

> ongoing quest for personal and professional growth as a medical

> doctor, Dr. Kennedy has discovered that it's always best to keep

> seeking answers that work for his patients —even if they aren't

what

> the medical establishment may prescribe.

>

> Dr. Kennedy thinks creatively and is inspiring others to do the

> same. He offers a variety of treatments that truly help his

> patients. He even urges medical students to learn more about the

> cutting-edge field of natural medicine, which is constantly

> discovering many alternative methods that can be applied to help

> people get well " in the real world. "

>

> This may sound logical and ordinary, but the truth is that many

> practitioners of natural medicine are under extreme pressure to

> conform to traditional methods, and not the other way around. Given

> today's health care situation, which has both patients and doctors

> feeling increasingly frustrated, stressed, and unhappy, his

> courageous example offers a bright ray of hope.

>

> Dr. Kennedy runs a busy practice at his Santa clinic in

> northern California, and his home life is equally active. He and

his

> wife, German film actress and producer Carmen Baudi-Kennedy,

> recently welcomed a new baby girl into the world. After arriving as

> a " preemie " on February 22, she's currently doing very well and the

> new parents are ecstatic.

>

> Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Kennedy also reaches out to medical

> students through a popular Web site, www.medical-library.net.

> Online, he provides students with the latest information on a wide

> spectrum of conditions and therapies, and he also offers a medical

> vocabulary course that includes a new list of definitions each

week.

>

> Dr. Kennedy has simply never been content to rely on knowledge he

> acquired decades earlier as a medical student. Instead, he

> challenges himself to go beyond the textbooks of old and to keep on

> searching for " better answers " for his patients. He realizes that

> knowledge, particularly in the medical field, grows exponentially,

> and it's crucial to remain informed. He is committed to staying in

> touch with the latest medical research in order to be of the

> greatest benefit to his patients, his colleagues, and the

physicians

> of tomorrow.

>

> A Different Journey

> Dr. Kennedy recently sat down with the Journal to discuss the story

> of his evolution as a doctor. " I was trained in psychiatry, a field

> that is heavy in the use of medications and also electric shock, "

he

> says. " I felt I wasn't really doing a lot of good. I did not feel

> justified in making a living at that. So, in 1983, I declared to

> myself, `I will not see any more patients.' "

>

> As an alternative, Dr. Kennedy chose to write books and give

> seminars, mostly about transforming personal relationships. His

> successful seminars took him all around the world, as far away as

> Australia and Russia. As he broadened his travels, his mind-set

> continued to evolve. By 1992, he had become deeply interested in

> alternative medicine. What triggered this was a terrible back

> problem after years of jogging had caused discomfort in his spine.

> He consulted a surgeon, who told him frankly that a corrective

> operation probably wouldn't work. Dr. Kennedy had just about

> resigned himself to pain and a cane.

>

> Then he heard about chelation therapy for arthritis relief. " I

tried

> it and it helped, " he remembers. " I also tried prolotherapy, and it

> helped too. This turned my thinking around. I went to some medical

> meetings on these procedures that not only opened my mind, they

blew

> my mind. " (Prolotherapy involves the injection of an irritant

> solution to induce the body to self-repair damaged ligaments,

veins,

> and tendons. Read on for an explanation of chelation.)

>

> But it was a slow and difficult process. " I really feel for those

> doctors who are still stuck in the box. I made a breakout from the

> past and it continues. Even as I approach retirement age, I have no

> thought of retiring because I'm enjoying this so much. "

>

> A Thinking Heart

> Although his experience and his clinical practice cover many areas,

> Dr. Kennedy's primary interest today is the health of the

> hardworking heart, partly because heart disease is the number-one

> killer of Americans.

>

> Dr. Kennedy believes that the heart is much more than it usually

> gets credit for; that is, it's more than just a physical

> organ. " [The heart] also generates a powerful field of energy

> affecting your ability to think clearly and relate powerfully with

> others, " he says. " The effectiveness with which it can do its

> [spiritual] job…is clearly connected to its physical condition. "

>

> Preventing Inflammation

> The vascular system consists of the blood vessels and arteries that

> lead to the heart and supply it with blood, which carries vital

> oxygen and nutrients. Dr. Kennedy explains: " The key to preventing

> vascular disease is to prevent inflammation. This is the result of

> insufficient nutrition. Our antioxidant levels become too low due

to

> poor diet and lifestyle choices. And almost every one of us carries

> a load of toxic heavy metals within. These two factors irritate the

> intima, the lining of the vascular system, so that it eventually

> breaks down. " When the body tries to heal this irritation, it leads

> to the formation of plaque. The vessels and arteries become

clogged,

> and the heart pays the price. Then the whole body suffers because

> the organs and tissues receive decreasing amounts of fresh oxygen.

> To clear up any confusion: atherosclerosis is the term for plaque

in

> the arterial system, while arteriosclerosis refers to the hardening

> of the arteries.

>

> Heavy Metal Detox

> Dr. Kennedy therefore believes that detoxifying the body of heavy

> metals is an important way to support vascular health. Holistic

> doctors take time to determine individual exposure levels, but we

> are all exposed to toxins to some degree. For example, common

toxins

> like chlorine and fluoride are found in drinking water, while

> aspartame is found in many diet drinks. Some household cleaners may

> also be a source of exposure to toxins.

>

> Another important area is the strong relationship between dental

> health and general health, according to Dr. Kennedy. The presence

of

> silver fillings, which are high in mercury, can be prime suspects

in

> cases of fatigue and/or poor concentration.

>

> The procedure that has proved amazingly helpful for him is called

> chelation. This involves the intravenous delivery of a synthetic

> amino acid called ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) along with

> a " carrier solution " of sterile water mixed with vitamins and

> minerals. EDTA can help accomplish multiple tasks, such as removing

> the excess calcium from artery walls; controlling free radical

> damage; removing lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum, and other

> unwelcome metals; strengthening membranes; stimulating small

vessels

> to circulate blood around any blockage; and helping to reestablish

> prostaglandin hormone balance.

>

> One of Dr. Kennedy's patients had angiograms taken before and after

> chelation therapy and showed them to his cardiologist. The plaque

> had dissolved, and the cardiologist couldn't believe it. " What are

> you doing? " he asked, amazed.

>

> Organic Most Wholesome

> To truly maintain a healthy diet, Dr. Kennedy recommends eating

> natural foods that are not processed or frozen, especially fresh

> food that is grown organically in nutrient-rich soils without the

> use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. A good way to find the

> most wholesome foods is to seek out farmers markets and organic

> groceries. Yes, you may have to spend a bit more. But Dr. Kennedy

> advises firmly, " Spend it; your money is better spent on health now

> than illness later. " Equally important is the water that you drink.

> Highest on Dr. Kennedy's list is distilled water (double-steam

> distilled and carbon filtered). At the bottom of the list are tap

> water and fizzy bottled water.

>

> Exercise and Adequate Sleep

> Dr. Kennedy says to be sure you're getting adequate sleep. Try for

> eight hours if you can. And exercise is vital, of course. " The

heart

> muscle is made strong through sustained moderate stress. The

> skeletal muscles are made strong through weight-bearing exercise.

Do

> both kinds of exercise, aerobic and weight bearing. "

>

> Timely Perspective

> " The wisest investment you can make in your health is to find a

> doctor who practices preventive medicine, " Dr. Kennedy advises. The

> doctor of preventive medicine is a holistic doctor, meaning he

looks

> at the whole picture, not just one specialized area. Such a doctor

> will take the time to explore all possibilities with a

patient. " You

> can gauge the degree of holistic medicine practiced by the amount

of

> time your doctor spends with you. If it is slam, bam, here is your

> prescription, you can rest assured this is not holistic medicine, "

> Dr. Kennedy says.

>

> Ideally, doctors will keep up with the constant influx of new

> information long after they've left medical school. But since all

> doctors are under time pressure these days, the responsibility for

> learning about the latest health developments is shifting to

> patients themselves.

>

> Return of Country Docs

> Dr. Kennedy offers a wise observation: " There is a huge problem

> among human beings. The things we believe form prisons in which we

> live. If we could only consider them as theories to be tested, and

> always remember they are only theories, we'd be far better off in

> the world. "

>

> And to medical students, he advises: " Learn to love and love to

> learn. Love your patients more than you love your bank account. Be

> an old-fashioned country doc, regardless of where you live or what

> specialty you practice. Make house calls if necessary. "

>

> Standing Up

> And last but not least, he tells patients to stand up for their

> rights, ask questions, and investigate the answers they receive. In

> other words, think independently and remain steadfast concerning

> your own health. Dr. Kennedy says, " There are a few patients who

> think for themselves…and there are also doctors who think for

> themselves. There aren't very many in either category, but somehow

> those patients tend to find those doctors. "

>

> Don't pass up an opportunity to be proactive about your health.

> Doctors like Ron Kennedy empower us to reach for our goal of living

> a long, fulfilled life.

>

>

>

>

> ©Copyright 2005-2006 JOL Management.

>