Most of what is considered “cutting edge” in the news media has usually been in the works for 1 to 10 years. The recent citing of “trans fats” as the latest demon has actually been in the works since the late ’70’s. It’s just taken 25-30 years for legislators and the medical establishment to do something about it. Hopefully we can get things to you a bit faster than that!

Here are a few interesting facts:

• In the last 13 years of their life, the typical North American is on an average of 10 prescription medications. That means that you are probably contracting a major chronic disease process by the time that you’re 65!
• One in two women will suffer from a fracture in their lifetime due to the fragility of their bones (osteoporosis). The scary part is that if you fracture your hip in old age, you have a 50% chance of dying within the next year!
• At least half of our North American population will develop cardiovascular disease during their lifetime!
• Our kids are developing diabetes at earlier and earlier ages!

Does any of this make you think that we’re not living up to our health potential?!

           On February 5th, 2008 we will be hosting Dr. Darrell Tanelian M.D., Ph.D., from Dallas, Texas. His specialty is cellular communication and how to optimize it nutritionally. This is important not only for athletes, but for individuals who want to decrease the risk of chronic disease.

If you are interested, please email Talana for further details and RSVP information.

talana@allsporthealth.ca

 I look forward to seeing you there!

Yours in health,

Dr. Al Jeffels

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