Why Doctors Skip Breakfast: Wellness Tips to Reverse Aging, Treat Depression, and Get a Good Night's Sleep by Charlop Gregory

Author:Charlop, Gregory [Charlop, Gregory]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gregory Charlop, MD Inc.
Published: 2020-05-24T16:00:00+00:00

Table 2. Quantity of radiation by source compared with a standard x-ray

Source

Approximate relative radiation exposure

x-ray

1

Mammogram

5

CT Scan

20-200

Nuclear cardiac stress test

400

Airport body scanner (millimeter-wave scanner)

0.001

10-hour plane flight

1

Annual radiation exposure living at high altitudes

(ie. Denver)

5

While I worry about the radiation exposure from medical imaging, sometimes you just need those exams. I am not advocating that you never get an x-ray, CT scan, etc. However, you should avoid unnecessary studies. Go ahead and ask your doctor whether there is a safer alternative to your CT scans, such as an MRI or ultrasound. Let them know that you’d like to avoid radiation whenever possible.

[Author’s note: There is some interesting new research about radiation exposure and hormesis. As you recall, the concept of hormesis is that a small amount of a stressor is actually good for you, while large doses are dangerous. Radiation hormesis postulates that a bit of radiation exposure (like living in high-altitude cities like Denver), might actually be beneficial. Perhaps this minor stressor ramps up your body’s cellular repair systems. There is no dispute, however, that large amounts of radiation are toxic. Stay tuned to more research on this fascinating topic.]

Radon is an odorless and colorless gas that may be responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year according to the EPA. The risk of lung cancer from radon is increased in smokers, but 3,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer who never smoked.

Radon is found in buildings and homes—possibly yours. It seeps in from the ground and the only way to know whether your home has radon is to get it tested. Do-it-yourself radon testing kits are easy and affordable. If your house has radon, there are some options you can do to reduce your exposure. There’s no excuse, go out and get tested.

Red light

You go to the spa after work. But instead of a dip in the whirlpool or a trip to the massage table, you enter a special chamber. The attendant flips a switch and you’re bathed in the warm glow of a deep, red light. You emerge after 12 minutes, rejuvenated.

You just enjoyed one of the hottest trends in wellness medicine (pun intended), red light therapy.

Red and infrared light appears to have a variety of health benefits. Although the research on red light therapy (RLT) isn’t as comprehensive as it is for some other practices mentioned here, RLT is worth your time and may improve your life. I recommend it to most of my clients who are professional athletes and anyone looking to remain young. Here are some of the benefits:

Treats injuries - It appears to speed up wound healing, support bone recovery, and decrease pain.

Improves sleep and athletic performance - Studies suggest soccer and basketball players benefit from targeted RLT to improve sleep quality and enhance their athletic performance. This is particularly true for those who travel or have training schedules at off-hours. It also seems to enhance muscle recovery for football players.

Anti-aging - It appears to decrease inflammation, increase heat shock proteins, and triggers your body to remove unwanted cells.

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