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Bible-Based Diets, Shingles Vaccine Insights, and Long-Term Health Benefits of Vaccination · Morning Medical with Dr. Chow

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  Welcome to another episode of Morning Medical with Dr.
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  Chow, where we dive into the latest medical and health news from around the globe, all with a
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  little help from artificial intelligence.
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  I’m your host, Dr.
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  Chi-Ming Chow, a cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
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  Today, we have some fascinating topics lined up for you, so let's get started.
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  Our first story today revolves around a rather unique approach to wellness—a Bible-based diet.
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  According to Dr.
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  Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin, co-authors of "The Biblio Diet," the Bible might just be the
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  greatest health book ever written.
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  They propose that ancient foods mentioned in the Bible can form the foundation of a modern
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  dietary plan aimed at enhancing health and even reversing life-threatening conditions.
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  Dr.
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  Axe, a doctor of natural medicine, believes that the Bible offers solutions for a myriad of
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  health issues, including depression, anxiety, cancer, heart disease, and more.
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  Both Axe and Rubin have personally experienced serious health challenges that they say were
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  overcome through faith and diet.
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  Rubin, for example, was diagnosed with Crohn’s colitis and later severe cancer, yet he claims
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  to have found healing through a diet rooted in biblical principles, alongside detoxification
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  and spiritual practices.
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  The Bible-based diet they advocate includes foods like red meat, whole-grain sourdough
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  bread, olive oil, and dairy from sources like sheep and goats.
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  They also emphasize natural sweeteners like raw local honey and fresh fruits such as figs and
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  pomegranates.
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  These foods, they argue, are not only nutritionally rich but have been consumed by
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  some of the Bible’s longest-lived figures.
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  However, they caution against foods labeled "unclean" in Leviticus, such as pork and
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  shellfish, and modern processed foods.
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  The authors also highlight the importance of fasting, which they consider one of the
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  greatest healing breakthroughs for both body and soul.
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  While "The Biblio Diet" isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, Axe and Rubin
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  emphasize the importance of customizing the diet to suit individual health needs.
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  They view health as a form of worship, suggesting that maintaining physical health can
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  be a way to honor God and influence others positively.
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  Our next story takes us into the realm of vaccinations and their broader health impacts.
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  Recent research presented at the IDWeek annual meeting highlights the significant benefits of
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  the recombinant shingles vaccine, particularly for adults aged 50 and older.
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  This vaccine, typically associated with protecting against the painful rash caused by
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  the herpes zoster virus, has now been linked to reductions in several serious health outcomes,
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  including cardiovascular events, dementia, and even mortality.
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  According to the study, individuals who received the shingles vaccine and later
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  developed shingles experienced a substantial decline in risks compared to those who did not
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  receive the vaccine.
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  For instance, the study showed a 25 percent reduction in heart attacks and strokes, a 27
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  percent decrease in blood clots, and a remarkable 50 percent lower risk of developing
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  vascular dementia.
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  Additionally, there was a 21 percent reduction in the risk of death over a period of 1.5 to
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  3.5 years following their first vaccine dose.
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  Dr.
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  Ali Dehghani from Case Western Reserve University, who led the research, emphasized
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  that shingles is more than just a rash.
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  It appears to trigger an inflammatory response in the body that can elevate the risk of
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  cardiovascular issues and dementia.
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  The vaccine, however, seems to mitigate these inflammatory effects, offering protection that
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  lasts for several years.
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  The study analyzed health records from more than 174,000 people across 107 health systems
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  in the United States.
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  Participants were 50 years or older and had no prior history of shingles, major adverse
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  cardiovascular events, or dementia before the onset of shingles.
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  By comparing outcomes between those who received the recombinant shingles vaccine and
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  those who received only the pneumococcal vaccine, the researchers could isolate the
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  effects of the shingles vaccine on these health outcomes.
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  Interestingly, these findings align with other studies, such as one conducted in Wales, which
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  found that a live-attenuated zoster vaccine reduced the risk of a new dementia diagnosis by
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  20 percent over a seven-year period.
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  This suggests that shingles vaccination may play a crucial role in not just preventing the
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  immediate effects of the virus but also in safeguarding long-term health, particularly in
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  reducing the risk of dementia.
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  This research underscores the importance of vaccination, not only in preventing infectious
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  diseases but also in potentially reducing the risk of other serious health conditions.
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  It's a compelling reminder of the interconnectedness of our body's systems and
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  the far-reaching benefits that vaccinations can provide.
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  That wraps up today's episode of Morning Medical with Dr.
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  Chow.
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  I hope you found our discussions on the Bible-based diet and the impacts of shingles
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  vaccination as intriguing as I did.
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  Remember, staying informed is key to maintaining your health.
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  Until next time, take care and stay healthy.