There are many concepts and ideas out there that appear to be contradictory; are confusing; are misleading. This short presentation will help to clear up some of them. Stay tuned for more.

1. HEALTH MYTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS Choices Unlimited for Health & Wellness Dr. Holly, Ph.D., DNM®, RHT, MH, HT holly@choicesunlimited.cawww.choicesunlimited.ca 604 764 5203

5. #3 Floridated water is safe - no difference in tooth decay between floridated & non floridated countries Fluoride causes harm: dental fluorosis to thyroid damage to brain tumors

6. #4 GMOs are safe Within 9 yrs of GMOs introduction Multiple chronic illness jumped from 7% - 13% Food allergies doubled Numerous other ailments have increased Am Academy of Environmental Medicine – studies showing GMOs cause: vital organ damage GIT damage, Immune dysfunction accelerated aging infertility dysfunctional regulation of insulin & cholesterol

7. #5 Sun Causes Skin Cancer Vitamin D made in the skin from UVB rays By product of Vitamin D = anti carcinogens Sunscreen = full of carcinogens Sunscreen = paralyzes the skin Sunscreen = prevents the body from making Vitamin D No actual evidence that the sun causes cancer

8. #6 Cholesterol causes Heart Disease February 2010 – comparative analysis of 2300 studies – not one could prove that cholesterol causes heart dx The only study was an unproven hypothesis proposed in the 1950s Dietary fats essential for: transport systems of Vitamins A, D, E, K; conversion of Vit A for mineral absorption for bile production for steroid hormones

9. #7 Artificial sweeteners are safe Aspartame = formaldehyde in the body Body gains weight artificial sweeteners Perpetuate a craving for sweets Artificial sweeteners = toxic to the brain

10. #8 Soy is a health food 92% of soy is now GMO Unfermented soy is a dangerous product: Breast cancer Brain damage Infant abnormalities Thyroid disorders Food allergies Impaired infertility Why? Estrogens!!! Not all estrogens are the same

11. #9 Whole grains good for everyone Whole grains can & do elevate insulin levels Whole grains do have more fiber, vitamin, minerals But can cause: Obesity Diabetes Hi blood pressure Hi cholesterol Sprouted breads are the best BUT still monitor your intake

12. #10 Plant & Animal based supplements are the same Three major types of Omega 3s: DHA: animal EPA: animal ALA: plant

13. #11 – Milk does a body good YES, IF it is raw Pasteurized milk is harmful Void of nutrient Has growth hormones Has antibiotics Destroys lactase enzymes, vitamins A, C, B6, B12, calcium, Causes allergies

14. #12 – Low fat diets are healthy We need good fats: mono & poly unsaturated provide basis for bile, steroid hormones good cholesterols transport systems for vitamins & minerals aid nerve transmission; fuel for the brain provide cellular membrane structure MONO: Avocados, almonds, walnuts, olive oil, POLY: salmon, fish oil, non GMO soy, corn, safflower oils NOT oxidized fats or transfats: Saturated

15. LIFE IS ABOUT CHOICES VIDEO You are what you eat : What you absorb & what you eliminate Impacts your mental, emotional and physical health MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES

16. Thank you for coming Wishing you good health Choices Unlimited for Health & Wellness 604 764 5203 Dr. Holly, Ph.D., DNM®, RHT, MH, HT