Do Not Over-Trust FDA

"Many Americans misunderstand what FDA drug approval means. A substantial proportion mistakenly believes that the FDA only approves - and only permits advertising of - drugs that are extremely effective and without serious side effects. Furthermore, many also fail to recognize fundamental uncertainties about the benefits and harms of newer drugs." Dr. Lisa M. Schwartz and Dr. Steven Woloshin who affiliated with the Veterans Administration Outcomes Group, White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, and Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Hanover, New Hampshire say.

A study group researched for 3,000 people in U.S., and 40% of people were misunderstanding as "The FDA only approves drugs that are extremely effective".
And 25% of people mistakenly believed, "The FDA only approves drugs that is no serious side effects".

Another research reported that they asked for heartburn patients, which the patients choose a medicine approved in 2009 or another one approved in 2001.
Without any notice, 34% of patients chose the medicine approved in 2001.
And after explain as, "New medicines rarely possible to be found serious side effect after many people used", 53% of patients chose the medicine approved in 2001.

Michael Steinman MD. in SFVAMC says, "One of the reason that physicians tend to prescribe expensive new drug, is many people believe newer drug is better. It is right sometime, but it is wrong in most of time".

More information click here.

I want to add a thing to this article.

Many American people believe, "Chemical is bad, natural is good".

Natural Aconitum has strong poison.
A root can kill about 50 people. ｗ（￣△￣；）ｗ
Yes, it is natural.


However, deadly poison usually works as medicine too.
I prescribe some herb formula pills with Aconitum sometime.


Aconitum Napellus



Do not believe rumors.


E pur si muove (*^―ﾟ)b♪

Who Do You Want To Reincarnate As?

A British publisher "HarperCollins" reported, "More people would like to come back as Audrey Hepburn".

It is interesting.

Yes, sure, Audrey was so much beautiful, but I do not think young people really know about her.

Who this poll made by?

Maybe my generation or older, right?

And If my memory is right, her cousins were killed in front of her.

Do you want that kind of life?

Or they just want to be look alike her?

By the way, top 10 is listed below.

1. Audrey Hepburn.
2. Albert Einstein (also this person was running away from Nazi.)
3. Sir Winston Churchill (actual last name is "Spencer-Churchill")
4. Dame Elizabeth Taylor (her death made me little slower. RIP...)
5. Julius Caesar (Et tu, Brute?)
6. Marilyn Monroe (she has been in orphan, and she might been had sexual abuse)
7. Diana, Princess of Wales (killed by Paparazzi)
8. Cleopatra (=4?) (She married with her brother)
9. John Lennon
10. Florence Nightingale (she was on the bed in last 55 years until her death by CFS)

mmm...

Many people want to be somebody who had sad history.

Do you think you can survive well?


Anyway, I do Acupuncture practices for beauty such as Anti-wrinkle, Anti-aging and so-on. You know right?

But please do not ask me "make me alike Audrey Hepburn".

I will try, but ... (´Д｀。)

100 Years Old Finished Full Marathon?

I have been thinking to try a Marathon for more than 20 years, but never have tried.

There was a Marathon event October 16th in Toronto, Canada.

Fauja Singh, a 100-year-old runner who attracted worldwide attention when he completed a Marathon in over eight hours, won't be recognise as the world's oldest marathoner because... (click here to continue)

He says, he started marathon when he was 89 years old.

He recorded 5 hours 40 minutes 1 second in 2003.

He made the new records in 8 events that 100 meter to 5,000 meter of 100 years or older class.

Do you believe that he is 100 years old?

I don't think so.

(click here to watch video of his run)

I don't think so ｢(ｰﾍー;).

I guess he is late 70s or at oldest middle 80s.


However, you can try.

Moderate exercises make you healthy and you can get longevity.

Do not take pills or hormone related drugs.

If you need Acupuncture's help, I am happy to work to you.
(*^ーﾟ)b ♪

Weight Loss by Acupuncture or Superfoods 4!

It is the last post of this series.

Superfoods for Weight Loss #4 -=≡Σ(((⊃ﾟ∀ﾟ)つ



Sardines with
Chicken Caesar Salad


16. Sardines
These tiny fish are the unsung stars of the sea. They are high in protein and loaded with Omega-3s, which also help the body maintain muscle, And they are low in mercury and high in calcium, making them a smart fish pick for pregnant women. If the flavor does not appeal to you, soak them in milk for an hour, it will remove any trace of fishiness.
Eat more
Use sardines in recipes you like that call for anchovies ,including Caesar salad and stuffing. Or make a sardine melt: Toss whole sardines with chopped onions, fresh herbs and diced bell peppers. Put the mixture on top of a slice of pumpernickel or rye bread, cover with a slice of cheddar and broil.



Tarragon Chicken Salad with Yogurt

 17. Tarragon
You can use this herb, a staple in French cooking, in place of salt in marinades and salad dressings. Plus, Tarragon lends a sweet, licorice like flavor to bland foods.
Eat more
Rub 2 tbsp dried Tarragon on salt with chicken before baking or grilling. Or make a tasty dip by mixing 1 tsp chopped fresh Tarragon into 4 oz low fat plain yogurt and 1 tsp Dijon mustard.



Parmesan Apple with Bacon

 18. Parmesan
Drop that rubbery low fat cheese and pick up the real stuff. Women who had one serving of whole milk or cheese daily were less likely to gain weight over time, a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds.
Eat more
Grate Parmesan over roasted vegetables. Or snack on a 1 ounce portion with an apple or a pear. (oh yeah! I posted cheese reduces acidity of the apple that damages your teeth, few post ago).



Edamame Avocado Sandwich

 19. Avocado (of course (^0^))
Do not let the fat content of an avocado (29 grams) scare you - that is what makes it a top weight loss food. The heart-healthy monounsaturated fat it contains increases satiety. And it is terrific summer party food.
Eat more
Add avocado to your sandwich instead of mayo for a creamy texture and a shot of flavor. Avocados do contain a lot of calories, so it is best to watch your portions. One easy way to do it: Try Wholly Guacamole's 100 calorie fresh guacamole packs ($3; grocery stores or WhollyGuac.com). They are easy to pack in your lunch and pair with chopped vegetables.



Spaghetti with olive oil, basil & garlic

 20. Olive oil (Yes, of course (^0^))
Like avocados, olive oil has healthy fat that increases satiety, taming your appetite. But that is hardly its only slimming feature. Research shows it has anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation in the body is linked to metabolic syndrome.
Eat more
Drizzle your salad with olive oil and you will increase the antioxidant power of your veggies, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition notes. Or toss pasta with a few teaspoons of olive oil fresh basil and sauteed garlic. Add this oil to your summer menus for a flatter tummy by fall.


I introduced 20 of Superfoods for Weight Loss.

Now, you can enjoy reducing your weight.

But my suggestion is,

"if you consume the energy more than intake, you never gain weight".

Oh!

Did you know that "the Stretching burns your fat"?

Let's be healthy (*^ーﾟ)b ♪

Starlight Children's Foundation

I visited an event that Starlight Children's Foundation.

This foundation helps the children who have serious illnesses.

The location was at a residential house.

The owner of this house = hostess was

Kathy Hilton who invited me to this event.

Potato (Oops, it gains your weight. Right?), bread and salad.

Cookies (those were really good. Yes I ate a lot).

Knit shop (L), jewelry shop (R).

Holiday item shop (L), another jewelry shop (R).

Cotton clothes from France.

Bags, coats and...

Interview for TV or Video?(ﾟ_｡)?

Make-Up applications and last one (L) is Psychic reader.

Silent auction

Many people were bidding.

A lady got this nice painting.

End of the day I took a pic with another owner of this house,

Rick Hilton.



I wish many of children get better with this foundation. (Even without).

If the god planed that people get illnesses, we -physicians- fight with god.


If you are interested Starlight Children's Foundation,
visit http://www.starlight.org/

Weight Loss by Acupuncture or Superfoods 3

Superfoods for Weight Loss #3 -=≡Σ(((⊃ﾟ∀ﾟ)つ

Almond Butter & Yogurt,
nuked Apple & Cinnamon

11. Almond Butter
Adding this spread may lower bread's glycemic index (a measure of a food's effect on blood sugar). A study from the University of Toronto found that people who ate almonds with white bread did not experience the same blood sugar surges as those who ate only the slice.
Eat more
Try it for a change from peanut butter in sandwiches, or make a veggie dip: Mix 1 tbsp Almond Butter with 2 tbsp fat-free plain yogurt. Or add a dollop to oatmeal for flavor and protein.

Pomegranate Spinuch Salad

12. Pomegranates
The juice gets all the hype for being healthy, but pomegranate seeds deserve their own spotlight. In addition to being loaded with folate and disease-fighting antioxidants, they are low in calories and high in fiber, so they satisfy your sweet tooth without blowing your diet.
Eat more
Pop the raw seeds on their own (many grocery stores sell them preshucked) as a snack at your desk. Use them in salads instead of nuts. They are especially delicious on raw baby spinach with lemon-poppy seed dressing.

Spaghetti with
Thyme-Chile Celeriac Puree

13. Chiles
One reason to spice up your meals: You'll crank up your metabolism. A compound in chiles called capsaicin has a thermogenic effect, meaning it causes the body to burn extra calories for 20 minutes after you eat the chiles.
Eat more
Stuff chiles with cooked quinoa and marinara sauce, then roast them. To mellow a chile's heat, grill it until it's almost black, peel off charred skin and puree the flesh. Add the puree to pasta sauces for a one-alarm kick. Or stir red pepper flakes into any dish you enjoy.

Crispy Yogurt Chicken

14. Yogurt
Dietitians often refer to plain yogurt as the perfect food, and for good reason: With its trifecta of carbs, protein and fat, it can stave off hunger by keeping blood sugar levels steady.
Eat more
Use low fat plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise in chicken or potato salad, or top a baked potato with a bit of yogurt and a squeeze of lemon juice. You will save 4.7 grams of fat per tablespoon. Look for Greek yogurt, which has more protein than other versions.
?(ﾟ_｡)?(｡_ﾟ)? Poteto is not really good for weight reduction, which I wrote before...

Quinoa Cinnamon Raisins Walnuts

15. Quinoa
Curbing hunger is as easy as piling your plate with this whole grain. It packs both fiber (2.6 grams per 1/2 cup) and protein, a stellar nutrient combo that can keep you satisfied for hours.
Eat more
Serve quinoa instead of rice with stir-fries, or try Krieger's take on a scrumptious hot breakfast: Cook 1/2 cup quinoa in 2/3 cup water and 1/3 cup orange juice for 15 minutes. Top with 1 tbsp each of raisins and chopped walnuts.

I did not know about Quinoa until I wrote this blog.

A lot of kind of food you still can eat for losing weight (*^ーﾟ)b ♪

Neighbor in Beverly Hills

I visit on Civic Center Drive often.

I pass the intersection that Rexford Dr. & Burton Way = S. Santa Monica Blvd.

A new monument appeared there recently.

 The white building is Beverly Hills Public Library.

A view from south.

The low building is Fire Station.

Tall one is City Hall.

The top of the building is real gold.

Another monument across the Rexford Dr.

This has been hear years.

I entered from Burton Way side.

The brown low piles have little fountains on top.

Nice benches.

blah-blah-blah

Some one great (maybe).

Nice to take a break, but no body there.

Looks good for have a lunch,

but Burton Way has a lot of traffic.

Not many things around here if you walk, other than hotels or court house.

Oh!

Take a little break after fought in court. Ψ(｀∀´)Ψ



Weight Loss by Acupuncture or Superfoods 2

Continuing Superfoods for Weight Loss -=≡Σ(((⊃ﾟ∀ﾟ)つ

Goji Berries with oatmeal,
soy yogurt, agave nectar

6. Goji Berries
These chewy, tart berries have a hunger-curbing edge over other fruit: 18 amino acids, which make them a surprising source of protein. Snack on them mid afternoon to stay satisfied until dinner. The calorie cost? Only 35 per tablespoon.
Eat more
Mix1/4 cup of the dried berries (from health food stores) with 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup walnuts for a nourishing trail mix. Or for dessert, pour 1/4 cup boiling water into a bowl with 2 tbsp dried berries; let sit 10 minutes. Drain, then spoon over 1/2 cup low fat vanilla frozen yogurt.
Goji Berries are known as Kuko seeds in Japan
The functions are Nourishes and tonifies* the Liver and Kidneys, Benefits the essence and brightens the eyes, and Enriches the yin* and moistens the Lungs.

* are Traditional Oriental Medicine terminologies. If you want me explain, please contact me or leave comment below.

Char-Broiled Salmon

7. Wild Salmon
(I have already mentioned about this sometimes)
Not only do fish fats keep your heart healthy, but they shrink your waist, too. Omega-3 fatty acids improve insulin sensitivity-which helps build muscle and decrease belly fat. And the more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns. Ops for wild salmon; it may contain fewer pollutants.
Eat more
You don't need to do much to enhance salmon's taste. Simple is best. Season a fillet with salt and pepper, then cook it in a hot pan with 2 tsp oil for 1 to 3 minutes on each side.

Apple with brown sugar,
cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice cloves,
salt and lemon peel

8. Apples
(I wrote it is not good for your teeth in 2 posts ago ψ(｀∇´)ψ)
An apple a day can keep weight gain at bay. People who chomped an apple before a pasta meal ate fewer calories overall than those who had a different snack. Plus, the antioxidants in apples may help prevent metabolic syndrome, a condition marked by excess belly fat or an "Apple Shape".
Eat more
Apples are the ideal on-the-go low-calorie snack. For a pie like treat, chop up a medium apple and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp allspice and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Pop in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

Buckwheat crepes

9. Buckwheat pasta
Swap plain noodles for this hearty variety; you'll slip into your skinny jeans in no time. Buckwheat is high in fiber and, unlike most carbs, contains protein. Those two nutrients make it very satiating, so it is harder to overeat Buckwheat past than the regular stuff.
Eat more
Cook this pasta as you do rice: Simmer it, covered, over low heat. For a light meal, toss cooked Buckwheat past with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms ans onions, Or make Buckwheat crepes.
The shells of Buckwheat are used for the Sobakawa pillow that I have mentioned sometime.

Blueberries with cereal

10. Blueberries
All berries are good for you, but those with a blue hue are among the best of the bunch. They have the highest antioxidant level of all commonly consumed fruit. They also deliver 3.6 grams of fiber per cup.
Eat more
Instead of topping your cereal with fruit, fill your bowl with blueberries, then sprinkle cereal on top and add milk or yogurt.


It is still half way of this series.

You can eat various foods for lose weight.

Don't you feel happy?

(*^ーﾟ)b ♪

Weight Loss by Acupuncture or Superfoods

I sometime have mentioned in this blog, which I do Acupuncture for Weight Loss.

I am doing that for many patients, and most people are getting good results.

When I perform Acupuncture practice, I suggest other things such as how to exercise, how to stretching, how to eat, what you ought to eat.

It actually became popular topic in last year.

20 Superfoods for Weight Loss! -=≡Σ(((⊃ﾟ∀ﾟ)つ

I list 5 of those today!

Beef Fajita

1. Steak
Beef has a rep as a diet buster, but eating it may help you peel off pounds. Try to consume local organic beef; it's healthier for you and the environment.
Eat more
Grill or broil a 4-once serving of top round or sirloin; slice thinly to top a salad, or mix with veggies for fajitas.



Frittata

 2. Eggs
Dig in to eggs, yolks and all: They won't harm your heart, but they can help you trim inches.
Eat more
Omelets and scrambles are obvious choices, but if you can't cook before work, bake a frittata on Sunday; chill it and nuke slices for up to a week.

Kale and Quinoa

3. Kale
Long sidelined as a lowly garnish, this green belongs center stage on your plate. One raw chopped cup contains 34 calories and about 1.3 grams of fiber, as well as a hearty helping of iron and calcium.
Eat more
Mix chopped raw kale into cooked black beans. Or slice kale into thin strips, sauté it with vegetable broth and top with orange slices. Make it a meal by tossing the mix with quinoa.



Oats-Meatloaf

 4. Oats
All oats are healthful, but the steel-cut and rolled varieties (which are minimally processed) have up to 5 grams of fiber per serving, making them the most filling choice. Instant oats contain 3 to 4 grams per serving.
Eat more
"Instead of using breadcrumbs, add oats to meat loaf-about 1 cup for a recipe that serves eight".



Lentils pasta sauce on Spaghetti

 5. Lentils
Lentils are a bona fide belly flattener. Eating them helps prevent insulin spikes that cause your body to create excess fat, especially in the abdominal area.
Eat more
There are many varieties of lentils, but red and yellow cook fastest (in about 15 to 20 minutes). Add cooked lentils to pasta sauce for a heartier dish. "Their mild flavor blends right in, and because they are high in protein, you can skip meat altogether".


By the way,

I weighed today first time in several months since my old scale was broken.

I lost 3.5 lbs.

Of course NOT on purpose.

Yeah, I performed many Acupuncture practices for weight loss.

Acupuncturist Weight Loss?(ﾟ_｡)?