Nutrition advocate urges preventative health focus at Reno County collaboration series
Pleasant View Home director shares personal journey of reversing chronic illness through diet
HUTCHINSON — A local health advocate shared how holistic nutrition and lifestyle changes can reverse chronic disease and cognitive decline during a presentation Thursday at the Reno County Department of Aging.
Speaking at the Community Collaboration Series, Paula Miller, director of independent living at Pleasant View Home in nearby Inman, detailed her journey of overcoming severe osteoarthritis and memory issues after discovering she carries the APOE 4/4 gene, which significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and diabetes.
Miller challenged traditional dietary guidelines, warning attendees that excessive carbohydrates and sugar actively fuel inflammation, insulin resistance and long-term health deterioration.
The interactive session evolved into an open community discussion on preventative healthcare, with Miller encouraging residents to advocate for themselves by monitoring specific markers like A1C, insulin levels and cholesterol ratios rather than relying on broad "normal" ranges.
Attendees used a handheld "prism" scanner to instantly measure their cellular antioxidant levels, demonstrating how a colorful, high-fiber diet rich in foods like blueberries and turmeric can combat oxidative stress.
The Reno County Community Collaboration Series will continue its free public programming at 9:30 a.m. June 18, when Alisha Smith and the Gentiva Team present "Hospice 101" to educate families on end-of-life care and support services. Residents can RSVP by calling 620-694-2911.
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