Ask Peter
November 25, 2010 in Peter’s Principles Blog by Peter's Principles
It’s Ask Peter time again and this week Peter will tackle that recurring question about water … when you should and shouldn’t drink it! He’ll also cover a gamut of questions from radio listeners and web users ranging from healty eating to exercise. Tune in Sunday, November 28th at 8 p.m. on WJR News/Talk 760 in Detroit.
Are you ready to begin an exercise regimen, but don’t know where to start? Check out Peter’s Principles online exercise program at petersprinciples.com/exercise.
Looking for a good weight training program. Trying to stave off osteoporosis since I took myself off of Fosamax last year. Can you recommend one in the community – or is there one you can direct me to online. Thanks, Pat C
Hi Roger @uawlocal182
Try to ride your exercise bike at 70- 80- RPM
This will get your heart in shape and burn tons of calories
Hi Ron Pavlik,
Probiotic are so important… we need more good bacteria to fight the bad guys. Please send me your contact info so i can explain more detail. email me at peter@petersprinciples.com
God bless
Hi peter, i ride a stationary bike. what speed should i maintain when i ride. I usually my speed is between 21 and 23mph. estinmate about 10miles 3 or 4 times a week. my age is 60.
Ron
Bacteria have a reputation for causing disease, so the idea of tossing down a few billion a day for your health might seem — literally and figuratively — hard to swallow. But a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that you can treat and even prevent some illnesses with foods and supplements containing certain kinds of live bacteria. Northern Europeans consume a lot of these beneficial microorganisms, called probiotics (from pro and biota, meaning “for life”), because of their tradition of eating foods fermented with bacteria, such as yogurt. Probiotic-laced beverages are also big business in Japan.
Enthusiasm for such foods has lagged in the United States, but interest in probiotic supplements is on the rise. Some digestive disease specialists are recommending them for disorders that frustrate conventional medicine, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Since the mid-1990s, clinical studies have established that probiotic therapy can help treat several gastrointestinal ills, delay the development of allergies in children, and treat and prevent vaginal and urinary infections in women.
Self-dosing with bacteria isn’t as outlandish as it might seem. An estimated 100 trillion microorganisms representing more than 500 different species inhabit every normal, healthy bowel. These microorganisms (or microflora) generally don’t make us sick; most are helpful. Gut-dwelling bacteria keep pathogens (harmful microorganisms) in check, aid digestion and nutrient absorption, and contribute to immune function.
The best case for probiotic therapy has been in the treatment of diarrhea. Controlled trials have shown that Lactobacillus GG can shorten the course of infectious diarrhea in infants and children (but not adults). Although studies are limited and data are inconsistent, two large reviews, taken together, suggest that probiotics reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea by 60%, when compared with a placebo.
Probiotic therapy may also help people with Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Clinical trial results are mixed, but several small studies suggest that certain probiotics may help maintain remission of ulcerative colitis and prevent relapse of Crohn’s disease and the recurrence of pouchitis (a complication of surgery to treat ulcerative colitis). Because these disorders are so frustrating to treat, many people are giving probiotics a try before all the evidence is in for the particular strains they’re using. More research is needed to find out which strains work best for what conditions.
I personally use Daily Body Restore . In my opinion, fighting off bad bacteria is key. Whether on a auto suppressant or not.
God Bless you Ron
Hi Peter, I am a 43 year old male with Crohn’s disease.This is my second year with it and currently on Humira. It seems to be helping. I was wonder taking a pro biotic like Lactobacillus would be beneficial or harmful. I also have A vascular Necrosis and had both hips replaced a few years back. Along with multiple back surgeries and neck surgeries. I was always healthy until 2004 when all this started happening to my body. Bad luck I guess… Anyways, your input about the pro biotic and diet would be very helpful. It feels like my Crohns might be acting up again and I don’t want another surgery.
Thanks Peter,
Ron
Hi Peter, I had a total knee replacement approx 4 years ago. Before my surgery the development of my right calf muscle is smaller than my right calf muscle. Would you recommend plastic surgery (calf implant) or would you recommend calf excersizes. The excersizes seems to me would take a lifetime. I have tried but maybe I am doing the wrong one. Plus trying to excersize one calf/leg muscle is little hard. HELP!!!!
Hi Marilyn,
There is a blog on the site about walking at http://petersprinciples.com/community/peters-principles-blog/walking-to-a-healthier-future/. You also might be interested in the new YouTube video, also about the benefits of walking — http://www.youtube.com/user/pppttt50#p/a/f/1/1KnI1S3U5tg. Hope these help!
Hi Peter, Saw your tips on walking and fat burning this morning on the Sat. morning news. Didn’t quite get the amount of walking time required for burning 1 lb. of fat whether walking 1 time a week vs. 30 mins. a day. Is that information posted on your site somewhere? Thank you!
Dear Peter I enjoy your health and nutrition tips. I have made exercising part of my Life in Dec 1994. I was once over the hill and one day decided to turn around and go back up. Sad to say that the Re-creation center I have been using cut the hours and supposedly is to closed July 1. I am asking you if you would attend the next city council meeting April 19 at the Taylor city hall and explain why the Re-creation center should be a vital part of the community and stay open. Thank you
Hi Peter, did you have to have any operations as a result of having crohn’s and if so how did this effect your bodybuilding. Is it possible to compete in bodybuilding competitions with large abdominal scars due to surgery?
Hi Bea,
Here is the schedule for currently planned events … for more info go to http://petersprinciples.com/events-appearances/. Hope you can make it!
Gut Reactions-Recovery to Health at The Better Health Stores
Saturday, March 19th
305 N. Clippert Ave. • Lansing, MI at 11:00am
42875 Grand River Ave • Novi, MI at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 26th
19850 Mack Ave • Grosse Pointe, MI at 11:00am
23330 Eureka Rd. • Taylor, MI at 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 2nd
33452 Van Dyke • Sterling Heights, MI at 11am
44427 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth, MI at 2pm
Trying to get info on your program regarding healthy/no drugs way to alleviate Gerd (acid reflux). Saw a seminar you were promoting this Saturday but can’t make this session. Will you be having any others I might attend?
18 yr old daughter has had lots test labs..ect lot pain blleding in the bowel.. all test neg for ibd.. only thing showing up is rectal ulcers .. she never feels well and we need a proper diagnosis any suggestions.. your story sounded alot like my daughter when i seen u on tv.. any suggestions on where to turn would be so helpful to the quality of her life..thank u
Hi Walter,
First, I would check to be sure the cranberry juice is 100% juice without a lot of sugars added …
Have you thought of juicing your own cranberries?
Is cramberry juice as good as a 1/4 cup of berries and if so how much should I drink at a time?
Walt