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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015 J OEL F UHRMAN , MD High salt intake linked to headaches www.shoppelocal.biz Headaches (including migraines) are a common health issue affecting approxi- mately one-fifth of all Americans. Several dietary factors are known to trigger headaches, including alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, cheese, nuts, citrus fruits, processed meats, artifi- cial sweeteners and fatty foods. However, salt is rarely men- tioned as a potential trigger, and there has been little or no research on sodium intake and headaches published until recently. Salt intake in our modern food environment is unnatural- ly high; the average daily sodi- um intake worldwide is 3,950 mg (3,600 mg in the U.S.), far above the American Heart Association’s guideline of 1,500 mg/day, and the World Health Organization guideline of 2,000 mg/day. It has been estimated that 15 percent of all deaths from car- diovascular disease are due to excess salt intake. Processed foods, fast foods and restaurant foods are notoriously high in salt, and increasingly, these sources are where people’s meals come from. In addition to cardiovascular disease, high- salt diets are implicated in bone loss, stomach cancer, autoim- mune disease and possibly headaches, too. Researchers analyzed data on headaches from the DASH- Sodium trial (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which tested the effects of two different dietary patterns, each with three levels of sodium, on blood pressure. The control diet was a typical American diet, and the experimental diet was the DASH diet. The DASH diet limits fats, red meat and sweets, is focused on vegetables, fruits and low- fat dairy, and also includes whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts. Within each diet, there were three different levels of sodium: 1150 mg/day (low), 2300 mg/day (intermediate), 3450 mg/day (high). Overall, the risk of headache in participants assigned to the DASH diet was not any lower than that of those on the control diet. However, when low, inter- mediate and high sodium intake within each diet were compared, low sodium intake was associated with a reduced risk of headaches. Compared to the control diet with high sodi- um, the DASH diet with low sodium was associated with a 36 percent reduction in headaches. Is it because a high-salt diet could elevate blood pressure? The researchers aren’t sure. It is unclear whether elevated blood pressure provokes headaches; reports on the rela- tionship between blood pres- sure and headaches are incon- sistent. Regardless, this study suggests that reducing dietary salt is an important part of a dietary plan to fend off headaches and provides anoth- er reason to limit added salt in the diet. Whether or not you have fre- quent headaches, sodium in excess is harmful. By primarily relying on the sodium present in natural foods and preparing most meals in the home, we can avoid most sources of added salt and take in adequate but not dangerously high levels of sodium. Increased levels of cel- lular toxins and heightened cel- lular inflammation are the chief causes of headache syndromes in general. A diet rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants is the key to resolution. I have utilized an eating plan for headache suffer- ers with remarkable success; described in my book Eat For Health. For people who have frequent headaches, the solu- tion is almost always dietary. This anti-headache diet starts with my basic nutritarian dietary principles and addition- ally eliminates some healthful, yet potential trigger foods, such as nuts and avocados, which may be added back in at a later time. A huge nutritional improve- ment over the DASH diet, a nutritarian diet is naturally low in sodium, and rich in green vegetables and other plant foods that enhance the body’s natural detoxification mecha- nisms and promote superior health. It is not merely elimination of trigger foods that is effec- tive, it is that the person becomes healthier and improves their detoxification capabilities and remove cellu- lar waste as they follow such a healthful diet. If you have regular headaches, you can banish them forever and earn back great health that will also offer you protection against later life stroke, heart disease and cancer simultaneously. Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutri- tional medicine. Visit his website at Dr Fuhrman.com, or submit questions and comments to news questions @drfuhrman.com. DENTURE SERVICES INC. 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He is president of one and a coach at the other club, which is student-run. He has held all club officer posi- tions and has served as area governor. In addition to coach- ing people of all levels to speak better, this past year Winger delivered 20 evaluation work- shops to clubs in District 7. Winger speaks regularly to organizations, schools and service clubs on a variety of topics including computer sci- ence, engineering, humor, pub- lic speaking, evaluation and motivation. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organi- zation that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network Or by special appointment Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest of meeting locations. To RSVP for this workshop or for more information about local Toastmasters contact, 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 Check out our New Menu which includes Early Bird Dinners from 3-5pm ...and a senior menu. 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We look forward to seeing you! 351 Laurel Old Town Florence 541-997-3160 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 The Chick en Coop O N M A P L E Deadline for OPB scholarship Monday Oregon Pacific Bank is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at each of the following schools: Siuslaw High School, Mapleton High School, Roseburg High School, Marshfield High School, and either North Medford High School, Central Medford High School or South Medford High School. Applicants must be in the current graduating class of their respective school and must demonstrate financial need. Applications are due to Oregon Pacific Bank on March 30. Scholarship applications and eligibility guidelines can be obtained online at www. opbc.com/community_ scholarships.html. Irma Geller at 541-999-0912 or Anne Machalek at 541-902- 8008. 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