When you go to work, your diabetes goes with you.
You get up, get showered, get breakfast, get to work. You have bills, therefore you have a job.
But you also have diabetes. You have to care for your diabetes while you're at work. Here are 10 tips for merging your diabetes care with your career.
1. Wear medical identification jewelry
- If you ever need medical assistance at work, the emergency medical personnel will know you have diabetes.
2. Decide who to tell
- All things being equal, it might be in your best interest to let a few trusted co-workers or your boss know. Just for your own safety.
3. Give your co-workers a chance
- Don't just assume that your boss won't accommodate you, or that your co-workers won't be helpful. Give them a chance to grasp what diabetes is and understand how they can help you, particularly if you've been diagnosed since starting your current job. Diabetes may be as new to them as it is to you.
4. Get it in writing
- If necessary, get a doctor's note. It may help to get a medical statement from your doctor saying what your diabetes care needs are. Present it to your company nurse or human resources department, and make sure your supervisor gets a copy.
5. Be your own advocate
- Your local hospital or diabetes center may offer programs through which diabetes educators can come to your workplace and explain to your human resources department, supervisors, or co-workers what diabetes is and how they can make the workplace more diabetes-friendly. See if your employer is willing to host such a program.
6. Don't abuse the system
- Unfortunately, there are people who claim extensive health challenges and reap disability benefits their situation may not warrant. That makes it harder for everyone. It's best to save sick days and disability pay for when you really need them.
7. Plan ahead
- The biggest challenge many people with diabetes face is access to meals and breaks. Have snacks readily available should you need to treat a low.
8. Take your equipment with you
- Keep your blood glucose meter and supplies where you can reach them. Don't leave blood glucose meters or insulin in the car. Extreme temperatures can affect them.
9. Watch out for stress
- Stress can wreak havoc on your blood sugars. Stress can cause either high or low blood sugar. It differs from person to person, and sometimes from situation to situation in the same person. Stress may mask symptoms of low blood sugar, or prompt completely different symptoms. Frequent monitoring is your best defense.
10. Keep good diabetes control
- The best thing you can do to remain productive is to stay healthy. Don't let your diabetes get so far out of control that you're not able to work. If you're eating well, exercising, and controlling your blood sugars, you will have a productive work life.
The payoff from a job well done is that if and when you need to take time off for your diabetes care, your boss and co-workers will remember your good track record and be that much more willing to cover for you or help you with scheduling. By communicating with your employer and taking responsibility for your care, you can incorporate your diabetes care into your work life successfully.
If you feel that your employer is not making reasonable accommodations to allow you to care for your diabetes at work, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at: (800) 669-4000 or (800) 669-6820 TTY.
Ask your doctor about diabetes and have your blood sugar checked several times a year.
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope
Health: New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope
(Fri Nov 11th, 2005, by C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot)
Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy (IPHC) with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis - a long, technical term for modern medicine in the fight against cancer.
I had the rare opportunity to speak with Dr. Perry Shen of Wake Forest University. As I listened, he explained how this groundbreaking treatment is extending the lives of patients suffering from Peritoneal Carcinomatosis. *(Peritoneal membrane surrounds and lubricates the surface of organs within the abdomen; eg., colon, gallbladder, spleen, ovaries, intestines, liver, etc..) Because Advanced-stage Peritoneal carcinomatosis (cancer) and disseminated peritoneal lymphomas are often resistant to current chemotherapy treatment, medical researchers out of Wake Forest University have engaged in the study and treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis since 1991.
Dr. John Spratt first began describing using interdominal heated therapy in 1980, and found that this particular method worked well in conjunction with chemotherapy. By giving chemotherapy interdominally with much higher concentrated heat, (41 degrees Celcius - or around 105 degrees Fahrenheit) through tumor-removal surgery, the heated medicine showed an increase in its effectiveness; thus, decreasing tumors. (1. Cytoreductive surgery consists of the removal of all gross tumors and involved organs, peritoneum, or tissue deemed technically feasible and safe for the patient. Any tumors adherent or invasive to vital structures that could not be removes were cytoreduces using the cavitational ultrasonic surgical aspirator.)
Overall survival rates were improved of 109 Patients (with peritoneal carcinomatosis) treated between December 1991 and November 1997. (2. Clinicopathologic factors that independently predicted improved overall survival rates.)
A one-time treatment, IHPC lasts approximately 1-2 hours, but standardly, a 2-hour treatment is utilized by Wake Forest University. Initially, patients are cooled to a core temperature of approximately 34 Degrees C to 35 Degrees C. Once cooled, peritoneal perfusion inflow and outflow catheters are placed peroutaneously into the abdominal cavity. With temperature probes acting as moderators, the abdomen is gently massaged throughout perfusion to enhance drug distribution to all peritoneal areas. Because tumor tissue is more responsive to heat than normal tissue (due to intrinsic thermosensitivity) IHPC improves the chemosensitivity of tumor cells to Mytomycin C(MMC).
With an average life expectancy of 3-6 months after diagnosis of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, patients are gaining new hope as IHPC treatment is extending life by as much as 15 months; and a few selected patients' lives have even been extended to 28-30 months.
IHPC is currently utilized by oncologists throughout 8 centers Nationwide, with treatment of an average of 40-50 cases annually. According to Dr. Shen, one study was performed in Europe of a randomized differential of Systemic (traditional) Chemotherapy as opposed to IHPC, and found favor towards Intraperitoneal Heated Chemotherapy. Dr. Shen optimistically explained that more cases could be substantially helped if caught in early stages. (3) Dr. Perry Shen is the Assistant Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC.
As with all medical breakthroughs, the health hope of mankind rests in the hands of researchers and medical communities across the globe. While modern technology is steadily improving overall life expectancies, it is also important to remember that if we choose to live healthier, happier lives - prevention is key. In closing, I commend Dr. Shen and his medical research staff for the advancement and hopeful promise of enhancing patient's lives through committed research and human compassion.
References:
1) Ann Surg Oncol - 2004; 11(2):178-186 - Factors Predicting Survival After Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis - Perry Shen, MD, Edward A. Levine, MD, Jason Hall, MD, Doug Case, PhD, Greg Russel, MS; Cytoreductive Surgery - � 2003 American Medical Association
2) Ann Surg Oncol - 2004; 11(2):178-186 - Factors Predicting Survival After Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis - Perry Shen, MD, Edward A. Levine, MD, Jason Hall, MD, Doug Case, PhD, Greg Russel, MS; Cytoreductive Surgery - � 2003 American Medical Association
3) Shen, Perry MD., Biography: Clinical Interests: Surgical Oncology, Hepatic Tumors, Radiofrequency ablation, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery - Research Interests: Metastic Liver lesions, radiofrequency ablation, intraoperative ultrasound.
4) Wake Forest University - Academic Medical Center & School of Medicine www.bgsm.edu/school/
5) American Medical Association
� New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope by, C. Bailey-Lloyd aka. LadyCamelot Public Relations' Director & Staff Writer for Holistic Junction -- Your source of information for Alternative Medicine Practitioners; Alternative Healing Schools; Alternative Health Care; Insightful Literature and so much more!
About the author: C. Bailey-Lloyd aka. LadyCamelot Public Relations' Director & Staff Writer for Holistic Junction -- Your source of information for Alternative Medicine Practit
(Fri Nov 11th, 2005, by C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot)
Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy (IPHC) with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis - a long, technical term for modern medicine in the fight against cancer.
I had the rare opportunity to speak with Dr. Perry Shen of Wake Forest University. As I listened, he explained how this groundbreaking treatment is extending the lives of patients suffering from Peritoneal Carcinomatosis. *(Peritoneal membrane surrounds and lubricates the surface of organs within the abdomen; eg., colon, gallbladder, spleen, ovaries, intestines, liver, etc..) Because Advanced-stage Peritoneal carcinomatosis (cancer) and disseminated peritoneal lymphomas are often resistant to current chemotherapy treatment, medical researchers out of Wake Forest University have engaged in the study and treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis since 1991.
Dr. John Spratt first began describing using interdominal heated therapy in 1980, and found that this particular method worked well in conjunction with chemotherapy. By giving chemotherapy interdominally with much higher concentrated heat, (41 degrees Celcius - or around 105 degrees Fahrenheit) through tumor-removal surgery, the heated medicine showed an increase in its effectiveness; thus, decreasing tumors. (1. Cytoreductive surgery consists of the removal of all gross tumors and involved organs, peritoneum, or tissue deemed technically feasible and safe for the patient. Any tumors adherent or invasive to vital structures that could not be removes were cytoreduces using the cavitational ultrasonic surgical aspirator.)
Overall survival rates were improved of 109 Patients (with peritoneal carcinomatosis) treated between December 1991 and November 1997. (2. Clinicopathologic factors that independently predicted improved overall survival rates.)
A one-time treatment, IHPC lasts approximately 1-2 hours, but standardly, a 2-hour treatment is utilized by Wake Forest University. Initially, patients are cooled to a core temperature of approximately 34 Degrees C to 35 Degrees C. Once cooled, peritoneal perfusion inflow and outflow catheters are placed peroutaneously into the abdominal cavity. With temperature probes acting as moderators, the abdomen is gently massaged throughout perfusion to enhance drug distribution to all peritoneal areas. Because tumor tissue is more responsive to heat than normal tissue (due to intrinsic thermosensitivity) IHPC improves the chemosensitivity of tumor cells to Mytomycin C(MMC).
With an average life expectancy of 3-6 months after diagnosis of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, patients are gaining new hope as IHPC treatment is extending life by as much as 15 months; and a few selected patients' lives have even been extended to 28-30 months.
IHPC is currently utilized by oncologists throughout 8 centers Nationwide, with treatment of an average of 40-50 cases annually. According to Dr. Shen, one study was performed in Europe of a randomized differential of Systemic (traditional) Chemotherapy as opposed to IHPC, and found favor towards Intraperitoneal Heated Chemotherapy. Dr. Shen optimistically explained that more cases could be substantially helped if caught in early stages. (3) Dr. Perry Shen is the Assistant Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC.
As with all medical breakthroughs, the health hope of mankind rests in the hands of researchers and medical communities across the globe. While modern technology is steadily improving overall life expectancies, it is also important to remember that if we choose to live healthier, happier lives - prevention is key. In closing, I commend Dr. Shen and his medical research staff for the advancement and hopeful promise of enhancing patient's lives through committed research and human compassion.
References:
1) Ann Surg Oncol - 2004; 11(2):178-186 - Factors Predicting Survival After Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis - Perry Shen, MD, Edward A. Levine, MD, Jason Hall, MD, Doug Case, PhD, Greg Russel, MS; Cytoreductive Surgery - � 2003 American Medical Association
2) Ann Surg Oncol - 2004; 11(2):178-186 - Factors Predicting Survival After Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy with Mitomycin C after Cytoreductive Surgery for Patients with Peritoneal Carcinomatosis - Perry Shen, MD, Edward A. Levine, MD, Jason Hall, MD, Doug Case, PhD, Greg Russel, MS; Cytoreductive Surgery - � 2003 American Medical Association
3) Shen, Perry MD., Biography: Clinical Interests: Surgical Oncology, Hepatic Tumors, Radiofrequency ablation, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery - Research Interests: Metastic Liver lesions, radiofrequency ablation, intraoperative ultrasound.
4) Wake Forest University - Academic Medical Center & School of Medicine www.bgsm.edu/school/
5) American Medical Association
� New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope by, C. Bailey-Lloyd aka. LadyCamelot Public Relations' Director & Staff Writer for Holistic Junction -- Your source of information for Alternative Medicine Practitioners; Alternative Healing Schools; Alternative Health Care; Insightful Literature and so much more!
About the author: C. Bailey-Lloyd aka. LadyCamelot Public Relations' Director & Staff Writer for Holistic Junction -- Your source of information for Alternative Medicine Practit
How to Have Your Greatest Orgasm -- Ever
Multiple Orgasms! You�ve heard of them, probably. Wondered about them, maybe. Attempted them, never -- most likely. And why not? If you can have one successful orgasm, you can have two or three or more. In fact, even if you have never been able to satisfactorily negotiate a single, you can still learn to have multiples.
In terms of orgasms, more is definitely better. Here�s why.
A single orgasm is usually reached in a matter of seconds or minutes, leaving little time for attending to the individual needs and fantasies of the partners involved. Multiple orgasms, by contrast, build slowly, allowing them to address a myriad of individual desires.
A single orgasm, riding the wave of naturally released sleep hormones, depletes a man�s energy and sends him straight into slumber mode. In multiple orgasms, the longer they last, the stronger the payoff, yet they still manage to re-energize mind, body and soul, allowing for more effective after-play and intimacy.
A single orgasm is known to come in a variety of intensities, from a mere fizzle to a firestorm. Multiples produce firestorms as a minimum and build up significantly from there.
A single orgasm leaves a man languishing for hours or even days, depending on age and state of health. With a multiple, he can be up and ready for an encore immediately thereafter.
A single orgasm is a nice thing to have when time is an issue or there are no alternatives, which clearly there are. Why so few choose to talk about it, let alone investigate, is puzzling. Is it so intimidating to the nature of the solution-seeking male that just because a task can be accomplished in a matter of seconds doesn�t mean it ought to be?
Let�s dispel the myths of irrational thinking right now with a few simple rules based on a deeply cherished secret. Follow them, practice them, and believe in them, and the greatest mind-blowing orgasms will become a permanent part of your vastly more glorious universe.
1.Know your body. Become intimately acquainted with those regions of flesh and sinew that awaken you sexually. Manipulate them with your hands, your mind, anything comforting that gives you joy. 2.Breathe slowly, rhythmically, taking in pure pleasure, letting go of stress and inhibition. 3.The more you practice delayed gratification, the more effectively you resist the short-term indulgence of single orgasms for the long-term ecstasy of multiples. 4.The PC (pubococcygeal) muscle offers you the double advantage of delaying orgasm and heightening pleasure. The stronger it becomes the greater satisfaction you will derive from your orgasms. Flex your PC four times a day, 20 to 30 times each, and increase gradually, Test it whenever you have an urgency to urinate, since this multi-talented muscle controls that bodily function, as well. 5.Explore those stimuli around you that cause you to become aroused, excited, and ultimately engaged in an advance toward orgasm. 6.Once you have learned how to postpone ejaculation, you are ready to share your secrets with your partner. 7.Introduce techniques gradually, postponing climax to accommodate your mutual needs and desires, while extending your enjoyment indefinitely. 8.It cannot be stressed enough that the only way to become an expert at anything is to practice. Fortunately, the practice of sexual skills is more pleasure than pressure, so there�s no reason to resist homework. Indulge yourself regularly, knowing you are going to derive the full benefits of your labor. And so will the object of your desire.
You now have an obvious choice. Carry on with the sexual lifestyle you�ve been practicing till now, or proceed to the one about which you only dared dream -- and which offers the potential to take you places you never knew existed.
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About the author: Jane L. Jarvis and R. G. Edgar are co-authors of the NEW Multiple Orgasms for Men. Find out how some men are enjoying the most mind-blowing orgasms of their lives, and how you can do the same! Click Here Now! http://www.multipleorgasmsformen.com ** Attn: Ezine/Site owners ** Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine or on your site as long as you leave all links in place, do not modify the content and include our resource box as listed above.
In terms of orgasms, more is definitely better. Here�s why.
A single orgasm is usually reached in a matter of seconds or minutes, leaving little time for attending to the individual needs and fantasies of the partners involved. Multiple orgasms, by contrast, build slowly, allowing them to address a myriad of individual desires.
A single orgasm, riding the wave of naturally released sleep hormones, depletes a man�s energy and sends him straight into slumber mode. In multiple orgasms, the longer they last, the stronger the payoff, yet they still manage to re-energize mind, body and soul, allowing for more effective after-play and intimacy.
A single orgasm is known to come in a variety of intensities, from a mere fizzle to a firestorm. Multiples produce firestorms as a minimum and build up significantly from there.
A single orgasm leaves a man languishing for hours or even days, depending on age and state of health. With a multiple, he can be up and ready for an encore immediately thereafter.
A single orgasm is a nice thing to have when time is an issue or there are no alternatives, which clearly there are. Why so few choose to talk about it, let alone investigate, is puzzling. Is it so intimidating to the nature of the solution-seeking male that just because a task can be accomplished in a matter of seconds doesn�t mean it ought to be?
Let�s dispel the myths of irrational thinking right now with a few simple rules based on a deeply cherished secret. Follow them, practice them, and believe in them, and the greatest mind-blowing orgasms will become a permanent part of your vastly more glorious universe.
1.Know your body. Become intimately acquainted with those regions of flesh and sinew that awaken you sexually. Manipulate them with your hands, your mind, anything comforting that gives you joy. 2.Breathe slowly, rhythmically, taking in pure pleasure, letting go of stress and inhibition. 3.The more you practice delayed gratification, the more effectively you resist the short-term indulgence of single orgasms for the long-term ecstasy of multiples. 4.The PC (pubococcygeal) muscle offers you the double advantage of delaying orgasm and heightening pleasure. The stronger it becomes the greater satisfaction you will derive from your orgasms. Flex your PC four times a day, 20 to 30 times each, and increase gradually, Test it whenever you have an urgency to urinate, since this multi-talented muscle controls that bodily function, as well. 5.Explore those stimuli around you that cause you to become aroused, excited, and ultimately engaged in an advance toward orgasm. 6.Once you have learned how to postpone ejaculation, you are ready to share your secrets with your partner. 7.Introduce techniques gradually, postponing climax to accommodate your mutual needs and desires, while extending your enjoyment indefinitely. 8.It cannot be stressed enough that the only way to become an expert at anything is to practice. Fortunately, the practice of sexual skills is more pleasure than pressure, so there�s no reason to resist homework. Indulge yourself regularly, knowing you are going to derive the full benefits of your labor. And so will the object of your desire.
You now have an obvious choice. Carry on with the sexual lifestyle you�ve been practicing till now, or proceed to the one about which you only dared dream -- and which offers the potential to take you places you never knew existed.
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About the author: Jane L. Jarvis and R. G. Edgar are co-authors of the NEW Multiple Orgasms for Men. Find out how some men are enjoying the most mind-blowing orgasms of their lives, and how you can do the same! Click Here Now! http://www.multipleorgasmsformen.com ** Attn: Ezine/Site owners ** Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine or on your site as long as you leave all links in place, do not modify the content and include our resource box as listed above.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Cholesterol, An Insight
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is an important part of cell membranes and is important to the structure and function of all of your body's cells. Liver makes about 80% of the cholesterol for your body. Animal products are the source for the rest of the 20% of cholesterol of the body.
First let get familiar with some widely used scientific terms. Cholesterol can either be good or cholesterol or bad cholesterol depending upon its usage and effects. Now, cholesterol is transferred in the body along with a protein. This cholesterol-protein package is called Lipoprotein. Good cholesterol is basically high-density lipoprotein(HDL) cholesterol which cleans up low density lipoprotein (LDL) from blood vessels. LDL is referred to as bad cholesterol as it combines with other substances to form plaques in blood vessels which are responsible for blockage in the blood vessels.
High amount of Cholesterol in your blood vessels shoots up your risk of cardiovascular disease. When the level of this waxy, fatty substance and triglycerides(blood fat) increases considerable, you get more likely to develop plaques in your blood vessels which furthers narrows the arteries slowly and gradually. Hence you are at larger risk to various heart-related diseases.
Do's And Dont's
. Go in for fibrous foods such as salads, fruits, soya milk, oats, soya flour etc
. Eat Omega-3 fatty acids mainly in fish such as salmon, mackerel etc
. Choose best fats for yourself such as olive oil.
. Don't take too much of flour, rice , lard, nuts etc
. Also avoid animal products like red meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, butter, cheese etc
. Avoid oils like coconut, palm or any other tropical oils.
. Keep date with your gym or exercise schedule and do visit a doctor for perfect guidance.
About the author: About the Author
Jasdeep : for http://weightloss-health.com / your complete and most comprehensive family guide on Health.
Also get free tips and tricks on weight loss and a chance to go through other informative articles targetting various health issues at http://weightlos s-health.com/Articles.htm
Cholesterol is an important part of cell membranes and is important to the structure and function of all of your body's cells. Liver makes about 80% of the cholesterol for your body. Animal products are the source for the rest of the 20% of cholesterol of the body.
First let get familiar with some widely used scientific terms. Cholesterol can either be good or cholesterol or bad cholesterol depending upon its usage and effects. Now, cholesterol is transferred in the body along with a protein. This cholesterol-protein package is called Lipoprotein. Good cholesterol is basically high-density lipoprotein(HDL) cholesterol which cleans up low density lipoprotein (LDL) from blood vessels. LDL is referred to as bad cholesterol as it combines with other substances to form plaques in blood vessels which are responsible for blockage in the blood vessels.
High amount of Cholesterol in your blood vessels shoots up your risk of cardiovascular disease. When the level of this waxy, fatty substance and triglycerides(blood fat) increases considerable, you get more likely to develop plaques in your blood vessels which furthers narrows the arteries slowly and gradually. Hence you are at larger risk to various heart-related diseases.
Do's And Dont's
. Go in for fibrous foods such as salads, fruits, soya milk, oats, soya flour etc
. Eat Omega-3 fatty acids mainly in fish such as salmon, mackerel etc
. Choose best fats for yourself such as olive oil.
. Don't take too much of flour, rice , lard, nuts etc
. Also avoid animal products like red meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, butter, cheese etc
. Avoid oils like coconut, palm or any other tropical oils.
. Keep date with your gym or exercise schedule and do visit a doctor for perfect guidance.
About the author: About the Author
Jasdeep : for http://weightloss-health.com / your complete and most comprehensive family guide on Health.
Also get free tips and tricks on weight loss and a chance to go through other informative articles targetting various health issues at http://weightlos s-health.com/Articles.htm
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Yoga Diet
One of the essential things about yoga, together with the positive attitude, is the diet. It is highly recommended to perform your yoga session after about 2 hours from a main meal. Many specialists agree that what we eat is reflected both in our appearance, as well as in our health state. In other words, it is important to mind the things we consume, in order to prevent illnesses and discomforts.
However, the question related to what does healthy food mean, remains a constant reason of inquiry for many people. According to reliable studies, a very diversified diet represents the ideal food for any human organism. However, fruits and vegetables, containing fibers and vitamins should be a permanent component of your daily meals. Furthermore, everything that can be defined as natural food is recommended, when it comes to preserving your state of well being.
Despite the fact that many people try to eat as little as possible, as they believe food can produce them harm, you have to keep in mind that your body needs nutrients, in order to properly function. Nevertheless, do not exaggerate when eating, even if you are consuming healthy food, because it will not have the same beneficial effect on you. Try to stop eating once you are not hungry anymore, or, even better, stop before reaching the full saturation state. By doing this, you will discover that the state of fatigue, which we sometimes experience after eating, is considerably diminished, while your energy level goes up substantially.
Another issue related to eating is how often should a healthy person eat? Should we have three meals a day? Should we avoid having dinner, in order to prevent becoming overweight, because we do not move sufficiently during the night? Or is it better not to have lunch, so that you do not have to deal, in the middle of the day, with the unpleasant sensation of fatigue, which we experience after serving a consistent meal? Well, the right answer to all these questions would be to eat whenever you are hungry, as your body needs to be fed in order to function at the standards you desire, but, nevertheless, pay attention to what and how much you are eating.
More than a simple energy source, food can be a way of purifying one's body and soul, which is why, together with the variety of exercises, yoga trainers encourage the practitioners to keep a wise diet, based mainly on natural food. This way, their body is protected from the danger of contracting toxins and it is prepared, at the same time, to find the synchronization with the soul and mind, which is actually one of the main goals of yoga practices.
As a final remark, when carrying out constant yoga practices it is important, in order to reach your goals, to meditate both on what you are doing to your own body, as a direct consequence of the food you are eating, and to what level you respond to your soul's and mind's needs.
About the author: Kirsten Hawkins is a yoga enthusiast and teacher from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.onlineyoga411.com/ for more information on all styles of yoga and yoga and spirituality resources.
However, the question related to what does healthy food mean, remains a constant reason of inquiry for many people. According to reliable studies, a very diversified diet represents the ideal food for any human organism. However, fruits and vegetables, containing fibers and vitamins should be a permanent component of your daily meals. Furthermore, everything that can be defined as natural food is recommended, when it comes to preserving your state of well being.
Despite the fact that many people try to eat as little as possible, as they believe food can produce them harm, you have to keep in mind that your body needs nutrients, in order to properly function. Nevertheless, do not exaggerate when eating, even if you are consuming healthy food, because it will not have the same beneficial effect on you. Try to stop eating once you are not hungry anymore, or, even better, stop before reaching the full saturation state. By doing this, you will discover that the state of fatigue, which we sometimes experience after eating, is considerably diminished, while your energy level goes up substantially.
Another issue related to eating is how often should a healthy person eat? Should we have three meals a day? Should we avoid having dinner, in order to prevent becoming overweight, because we do not move sufficiently during the night? Or is it better not to have lunch, so that you do not have to deal, in the middle of the day, with the unpleasant sensation of fatigue, which we experience after serving a consistent meal? Well, the right answer to all these questions would be to eat whenever you are hungry, as your body needs to be fed in order to function at the standards you desire, but, nevertheless, pay attention to what and how much you are eating.
More than a simple energy source, food can be a way of purifying one's body and soul, which is why, together with the variety of exercises, yoga trainers encourage the practitioners to keep a wise diet, based mainly on natural food. This way, their body is protected from the danger of contracting toxins and it is prepared, at the same time, to find the synchronization with the soul and mind, which is actually one of the main goals of yoga practices.
As a final remark, when carrying out constant yoga practices it is important, in order to reach your goals, to meditate both on what you are doing to your own body, as a direct consequence of the food you are eating, and to what level you respond to your soul's and mind's needs.
About the author: Kirsten Hawkins is a yoga enthusiast and teacher from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.onlineyoga411.com/ for more information on all styles of yoga and yoga and spirituality resources.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
The Secret Ingredient for Good Health
What if I told you that you could add something to your life that would decrease your blood pressure and cholesterol, increase energy, muscle mass, bone density, metabolism, longevity and last but not least, sexual performance? What if I told you that it would also improve sleep, flexibility, strength and digestion? If you knew it would help in preventing certain diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and depression, would that interest you? What about strengthening the immune system, improving circulation and delaying or preventing osteoporosis? The benefits to what I am referring to doesn't stop there either. The mental and emotional benefits include reduced anxiety and stress, improvement of your self worth and self image plus an overall increase in your sense of well-being.
Are you asking what this thing is and how much does it cost? How many people would be rushing to their doctor to get a prescription for this life changing and life saving addition you can add to your day? What if I told you that you didn't need a prescription and that it was practically free?
Well, I am telling you that you can start achieving every one of these above benefits today without spending a cent or waiting in line at the pharmacy.
You only need to move your body. That's right. What I am referring to is exercise and if you are not participating in exercise in some shape or form, you are missing out on one thing that can immediately begin to improve your health.
If this thing called exercise is so great, why, might you ask are there still people not doing it?
For different reasons, I believe. Time is a huge factor for many busy women in today's society. Adding one more thing to their TO-Do list does not seem possible. The thing is though, when you make exercise a priority, you often have more energy and less sickness to keep up the demands of that list. Women also believe that if they can't work an hour of exercise into their schedule, they may as well do none at all. Short, but consistent periods of exercise however can be more effective than longer, inconsistent, sporadic ones.
Think of exercise as movement. Make a commitment to move throughout the day as often as you can. Take any opportunity to walk stairs, do yard work, take the kids in the stroller or buddy up with a friend for a chat and a walk. Use the time that the kids are at their soccer or gymnastics practice to take a brisk stroll. Be creative with movement. Participate in activities you enjoy. Join in with the kids playing outside.
According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is as harmful to your health as smoking and doubles the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
There is a saying that goes something like this...If you don't make time for exercise; you better make time for illness. Can you afford to take 30 minutes out of your day to add some form of exercise? Maybe a better question is, can you afford not to????
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About the author: Peggy Porter is a nurse, Wellness Coach, and author of YumME MumME Makeover-How to Balance Womanhood and Motherhood by Nurturing the Me in MumMe. If you are a Mom and want to start creating a healthier balance in your life, go to www.seekingbalance.ca and register for Peggy's free monthly teleclass and Ecourse! For more info you can also email peggy@seekingbalance.ca or call 506-832-0117.
Are you asking what this thing is and how much does it cost? How many people would be rushing to their doctor to get a prescription for this life changing and life saving addition you can add to your day? What if I told you that you didn't need a prescription and that it was practically free?
Well, I am telling you that you can start achieving every one of these above benefits today without spending a cent or waiting in line at the pharmacy.
You only need to move your body. That's right. What I am referring to is exercise and if you are not participating in exercise in some shape or form, you are missing out on one thing that can immediately begin to improve your health.
If this thing called exercise is so great, why, might you ask are there still people not doing it?
For different reasons, I believe. Time is a huge factor for many busy women in today's society. Adding one more thing to their TO-Do list does not seem possible. The thing is though, when you make exercise a priority, you often have more energy and less sickness to keep up the demands of that list. Women also believe that if they can't work an hour of exercise into their schedule, they may as well do none at all. Short, but consistent periods of exercise however can be more effective than longer, inconsistent, sporadic ones.
Think of exercise as movement. Make a commitment to move throughout the day as often as you can. Take any opportunity to walk stairs, do yard work, take the kids in the stroller or buddy up with a friend for a chat and a walk. Use the time that the kids are at their soccer or gymnastics practice to take a brisk stroll. Be creative with movement. Participate in activities you enjoy. Join in with the kids playing outside.
According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is as harmful to your health as smoking and doubles the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
There is a saying that goes something like this...If you don't make time for exercise; you better make time for illness. Can you afford to take 30 minutes out of your day to add some form of exercise? Maybe a better question is, can you afford not to????
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About the author: Peggy Porter is a nurse, Wellness Coach, and author of YumME MumME Makeover-How to Balance Womanhood and Motherhood by Nurturing the Me in MumMe. If you are a Mom and want to start creating a healthier balance in your life, go to www.seekingbalance.ca and register for Peggy's free monthly teleclass and Ecourse! For more info you can also email peggy@seekingbalance.ca or call 506-832-0117.
Friday, June 15, 2007
How Is Alcohol Affecting Your Weight?
So you've been exercising regularly, and cutting back on your calories to meet your weight loss goals. Everything is going great with your new changes but you notice the number on the scale isn't moving much and your body isn't changing shape as quickly as you'd hoped. There may be one more habit interfering with your weight loss efforts- -alcohol. Perhaps you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, have a couple of beers while watching the big game, or even cocktails on a Saturday night with friends. All common practices but they may be getting in the way of your weight loss efforts.
Alcoholic beverages have been enjoyed throughout recorded history. For some, a drink with dinner may be relaxing. Others may enjoy the inhibitions that alcohol can create to "let loose" with friends. Many people drink for the health benefits. After-all, evidence shows that moderate drinking, especially red wine, may lower the risk of heart disease. No matter what your reasons are for drinking, alcohol can interfere with your weight loss goals.
Alcohol is a product of fermenting carbohydrates- both sugars and starches. This means it does provide calories. Specifically it provides 7 calories for every gram compared to 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates and protein, and 9 calories per gram of fat. Drinking 4 (12 ounce) beers will supply 600 calories. To burn those calories, a person would need to walk non-stop for 3 hours. Skipping the cab ride and walking home may be a strategy but for most of us a 3 hour walk is a bit daunting even when we are in good shape.
Although wine contains fewer calories than beer, this can also lead to extra calories. Having a glass of wine provides 100 calories, but this is dependent on the glass size. A serving size of wine is 5-ounces. The larger wine glasses hold about 10 ounces turning your one glass of wine into two glasses. To put this into perspective, drinking two glasses of wine each night with dinner will add an extra 200 calories each day. If these calories are not burned through exercise and daily activity it can lead to a 20 pound weight gain in a year.
Adding juice, creams, and sodas to cocktails will increase the calorie level beyond what the alcohol is already providing. Be careful of what you are drinking. In some cases, one drink provides more calories than an entire meal! Here are the drinks that top the scales for most calories-
Long Island Iced Tea: 780 calories Margarita: 740 calories Pina Colada: 644 calories White Russian: 425 calories Sex on the Beach: 356 calories Mai Tai: 350 calories Lemon Drop: 223 calories
Besides adding calories, alcohol may affect your weight for other reasons. Some evidence suggests drinking alcoholic beverages may stimulate your appetite and cause you to eat more than you normally would. It also decreases your inhibitions so you don't care how much more you are eating. How many times have you enjoyed chips and salsa with your margaritas while out with friends? How many chips did you eat? Who knows- all you remember is the waiter bringing three or four refills of the chip bowl.
Another factor to take into account is that your body processes alcohol first, before fat, protein, or carbohydrates which may slow down the burning of fat. There is also evidence that drinking too much seems to increase fat carried in the stomach area- otherwise known as the beer belly. Studies show that people with a higher amount of fat in the abdominal region are at a greater risk of heart disease.
Ok, this is looking dreary but it doesn't mean you can never enjoy alcohol again. It just means that it is time to take inventory to see how much you are drinking and pay attention to how many calories your favorite drinks supply. Learn how to enjoy alcohol in moderation so you don't end up sabotaging your weight loss efforts.
� 2005, Meri Raffetto
About the author: Owner of Real Living Nutrition Services, Meri Raffetto is a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She specializes in weight management and cardiovascular nutrition and offers online programs to help people reach their weight loss and health goals. For more information or to sign up for a free newsletter visit http://www.reallivingnutrition.com.
Alcoholic beverages have been enjoyed throughout recorded history. For some, a drink with dinner may be relaxing. Others may enjoy the inhibitions that alcohol can create to "let loose" with friends. Many people drink for the health benefits. After-all, evidence shows that moderate drinking, especially red wine, may lower the risk of heart disease. No matter what your reasons are for drinking, alcohol can interfere with your weight loss goals.
Alcohol is a product of fermenting carbohydrates- both sugars and starches. This means it does provide calories. Specifically it provides 7 calories for every gram compared to 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates and protein, and 9 calories per gram of fat. Drinking 4 (12 ounce) beers will supply 600 calories. To burn those calories, a person would need to walk non-stop for 3 hours. Skipping the cab ride and walking home may be a strategy but for most of us a 3 hour walk is a bit daunting even when we are in good shape.
Although wine contains fewer calories than beer, this can also lead to extra calories. Having a glass of wine provides 100 calories, but this is dependent on the glass size. A serving size of wine is 5-ounces. The larger wine glasses hold about 10 ounces turning your one glass of wine into two glasses. To put this into perspective, drinking two glasses of wine each night with dinner will add an extra 200 calories each day. If these calories are not burned through exercise and daily activity it can lead to a 20 pound weight gain in a year.
Adding juice, creams, and sodas to cocktails will increase the calorie level beyond what the alcohol is already providing. Be careful of what you are drinking. In some cases, one drink provides more calories than an entire meal! Here are the drinks that top the scales for most calories-
Long Island Iced Tea: 780 calories Margarita: 740 calories Pina Colada: 644 calories White Russian: 425 calories Sex on the Beach: 356 calories Mai Tai: 350 calories Lemon Drop: 223 calories
Besides adding calories, alcohol may affect your weight for other reasons. Some evidence suggests drinking alcoholic beverages may stimulate your appetite and cause you to eat more than you normally would. It also decreases your inhibitions so you don't care how much more you are eating. How many times have you enjoyed chips and salsa with your margaritas while out with friends? How many chips did you eat? Who knows- all you remember is the waiter bringing three or four refills of the chip bowl.
Another factor to take into account is that your body processes alcohol first, before fat, protein, or carbohydrates which may slow down the burning of fat. There is also evidence that drinking too much seems to increase fat carried in the stomach area- otherwise known as the beer belly. Studies show that people with a higher amount of fat in the abdominal region are at a greater risk of heart disease.
Ok, this is looking dreary but it doesn't mean you can never enjoy alcohol again. It just means that it is time to take inventory to see how much you are drinking and pay attention to how many calories your favorite drinks supply. Learn how to enjoy alcohol in moderation so you don't end up sabotaging your weight loss efforts.
� 2005, Meri Raffetto
About the author: Owner of Real Living Nutrition Services, Meri Raffetto is a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She specializes in weight management and cardiovascular nutrition and offers online programs to help people reach their weight loss and health goals. For more information or to sign up for a free newsletter visit http://www.reallivingnutrition.com.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Why Are High pressure Tanning Beds Are Safer And More Effective?
If you don't fancy being trapped in a small, claustrophobic bed, high pressure tanning beds allow you to get the great tan you want without the headaches. High pressure beds are engineered with open sides so that most of the space around you is open. Additionally, these beds are engineered for people of all different skin tones.
High pressure beds allow people with different skin tones to get the ultimate tanning experience by staying in the bed for the needed amount of time. Thus, instead of only staying a few minutes because you're skin is pale, you can tan for twenty minutes like everyone else. However, high pressure beds can be extremely expensive.
By purchasing used commercial tanning beds, you can save yourself money.
Keeping Your Customers Happy
Buying used can save you hundreds of dollars. Although you may buy used tanning beds, you should still buy the highest quality tanning beds such as Sunquest, ProSun, and Sunvision.
High pressure beds allow your customers to get a great tan without feeling closed in; this is especially important for people who may be claustrophobic. Commercial high pressure beds are becoming more diverse and creating better tanning than traditional beds. High pressure beds release fewer ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) waves so that tanning is safer and more effective.
One great alternative to high pressure beds is canopies. Canopy beds allow customers the same opening feeling and can cost less especially if you buy used. Wolff offers a great selection of canopy beds available both new and used through many providers. You can even choose a product like Pedi-Tan to help customers get tans only where they need them. Tanning is a high pressure business, and you want to get the most customers possible.
When choosing a high pressure bed, canopy, or other commercial bed, consider buying your new tanning bed online so that you can save money and still get a great tan
About the author: Jon Butt hosts www.the-tanning-bed-guide.com A large advice site featuring how to choose your perfect tanning bed, where to get the biggest online discounts, which lotions and accessories will make tanning easier and safer, along with tan-thru clothing, sunless tanning advice and skin care to keep you looking like a goddess
High pressure beds allow people with different skin tones to get the ultimate tanning experience by staying in the bed for the needed amount of time. Thus, instead of only staying a few minutes because you're skin is pale, you can tan for twenty minutes like everyone else. However, high pressure beds can be extremely expensive.
By purchasing used commercial tanning beds, you can save yourself money.
Keeping Your Customers Happy
Buying used can save you hundreds of dollars. Although you may buy used tanning beds, you should still buy the highest quality tanning beds such as Sunquest, ProSun, and Sunvision.
High pressure beds allow your customers to get a great tan without feeling closed in; this is especially important for people who may be claustrophobic. Commercial high pressure beds are becoming more diverse and creating better tanning than traditional beds. High pressure beds release fewer ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) waves so that tanning is safer and more effective.
One great alternative to high pressure beds is canopies. Canopy beds allow customers the same opening feeling and can cost less especially if you buy used. Wolff offers a great selection of canopy beds available both new and used through many providers. You can even choose a product like Pedi-Tan to help customers get tans only where they need them. Tanning is a high pressure business, and you want to get the most customers possible.
When choosing a high pressure bed, canopy, or other commercial bed, consider buying your new tanning bed online so that you can save money and still get a great tan
About the author: Jon Butt hosts www.the-tanning-bed-guide.com A large advice site featuring how to choose your perfect tanning bed, where to get the biggest online discounts, which lotions and accessories will make tanning easier and safer, along with tan-thru clothing, sunless tanning advice and skin care to keep you looking like a goddess
Exercise And Quitting Smoking
When you plan to stop smoking, bring about other changes in your life style as well. Take a look at all those things that have become a kind of routine and break that routine. Try to do things differently and will make a lot of difference.
What we are trying to do as part of this exercise is that we are trying to create a new environment for you. It is not possible for you to shift to a new apartment so bring about a few changes in the way things are as part of your exercise to quit smoking. Let every thing have a new feel about it. If there was a favorite chair in which you used to sit when you smoked, change the upholstery of the chair or maybe you could stash away the chair into a corner.
Try to set a new routine. Try working out or going to the gym. If that is not possible, try waking up a little earlier and go for a short morning walk. If you can make that a run or a jog, it is going to be very stimulating and is going to be the best way to start your day.
Exercise does not necessarily mean pumping metal. If you do have the time to go to a gymnasium everyday, then that is well and good. But I suppose most of us do not have the time for a regular work out in a gym. So what is the other alternative? Do it at home of course.
But whether it is at home or at a multi-gym, there is something that I want to tell you. Regularity is the rule of the day. It is not getting started that is the difficult part, it is sticking to a regular exercise routine that is difficult and this is what proves to be the stumbling block for most people.
Most people have a wonderful start. In fact it is truly spectacular. They buy track suits and gym-wear, running shoes and a whole lot of other gear. Their first day at the gym is almost a celebration. Then as the days go on, they find it increasingly difficult to meet the domestic and professional demands and so their routine slows down and finally comes to a complete workout burn out.
One mistake that many people make is that they choose the evenings or a work out. If that can suit your lifestyle, then that?s fine. But for most of us, by the time the evening lifts up its curtains we are completely pooped. We find ourselves physically and mentally drained. And at that time our bodies will be just too tired for a work out. So it is best to set aside some time for exercise in the morning itself.
There are two advantages of setting apart time in the morning. The first advantage is that in the morning our bodies are fresh and full of energy. Now over here I want to make one point clear.
Many people believe that exercise depletes the body of energy but the case is just the opposite. Exercise pumps up more blood through the different parts of the body and warms up the body, so in fact, after exercise we feel more charged and ready to face the challenges of the day.
The second advantage is that in the morning we can plan for the whole day without letting the exercise routine affect the rest of our activities.
What about those of us who have never worked out before? In such cases you might need to start off under the personal supervision of an instructor and that may require that you go to a gym. But what I would suggest is that there are two simple things that any one can do for which you do not need the help of any instructor.
You know what these are? They are walking and swimming. Any body can walk and those of you who know how to swim can swim. For these two activities you do not need much gear and experts say that these two exercises have no side effects and are excellent stress busters.
So in the morning wake up just half an hour earlier, put on your walking shoes and hit the roads. Most roads will be less crowded at this hour and less polluted too. It is a wonderful way to start a day.
Take a break form coffee and try tea instead. If you are moving around the house, try playing music. Redecorate your room by adding a few pictures here and there preferably of scenery. And while you are redecorating, do what I mentioned earlier that is get rid of every thing that even remotely reminds you of smoking.
Plan your day in such a way that you have something enjoyable to do at the end of the day. It does not have t be something that involves money. We do not want you end up bankrupt. It can be something as simple as spending some time with the family playing a board game or something. Or it can be going out for a walk together.
But I would like to add that watching television just does not fit into this list. The reason is because T.V is not something that demands too much of our attention. We can easily do something else while we are watching TV and what can be easier than taking a smoke while our eyes are glued to the T.V. While you are working on breaking the habit of smoking, you need to move about with people. You need the company of people who can take your mind off that craving and TV doesn?t help you do that.
Make a list of those things that build up your stress. Try to steer clear of them. If that is not possible try to find out some stress busters and use them. Do not use stress as an excuse to start smoking. There are a hundred other methods of beating stress. As mentioned earlier, you could try breathing exercises, mediation or even music. There is another excellent way of beating stress and that is using the distressing ball. If you do not have one of those, try wriggling your fingers and toes. That too is a natural method of beating stress.
The point that we are trying to drive home over here is that you need a break from whatever you have been doing for this exercise of quitting to work. Since it is impossible to change your job or your home, you have to bring about as many changes as possible to get that whole new feeling.
About the author: Are you ready to kick the habit? Don't go at it alone. We have well over 20 FREE tips, tricks, and suggestions to kicking the smoking habit once and for all! Come to http://www.yoursmokingsite.co m today!
What we are trying to do as part of this exercise is that we are trying to create a new environment for you. It is not possible for you to shift to a new apartment so bring about a few changes in the way things are as part of your exercise to quit smoking. Let every thing have a new feel about it. If there was a favorite chair in which you used to sit when you smoked, change the upholstery of the chair or maybe you could stash away the chair into a corner.
Try to set a new routine. Try working out or going to the gym. If that is not possible, try waking up a little earlier and go for a short morning walk. If you can make that a run or a jog, it is going to be very stimulating and is going to be the best way to start your day.
Exercise does not necessarily mean pumping metal. If you do have the time to go to a gymnasium everyday, then that is well and good. But I suppose most of us do not have the time for a regular work out in a gym. So what is the other alternative? Do it at home of course.
But whether it is at home or at a multi-gym, there is something that I want to tell you. Regularity is the rule of the day. It is not getting started that is the difficult part, it is sticking to a regular exercise routine that is difficult and this is what proves to be the stumbling block for most people.
Most people have a wonderful start. In fact it is truly spectacular. They buy track suits and gym-wear, running shoes and a whole lot of other gear. Their first day at the gym is almost a celebration. Then as the days go on, they find it increasingly difficult to meet the domestic and professional demands and so their routine slows down and finally comes to a complete workout burn out.
One mistake that many people make is that they choose the evenings or a work out. If that can suit your lifestyle, then that?s fine. But for most of us, by the time the evening lifts up its curtains we are completely pooped. We find ourselves physically and mentally drained. And at that time our bodies will be just too tired for a work out. So it is best to set aside some time for exercise in the morning itself.
There are two advantages of setting apart time in the morning. The first advantage is that in the morning our bodies are fresh and full of energy. Now over here I want to make one point clear.
Many people believe that exercise depletes the body of energy but the case is just the opposite. Exercise pumps up more blood through the different parts of the body and warms up the body, so in fact, after exercise we feel more charged and ready to face the challenges of the day.
The second advantage is that in the morning we can plan for the whole day without letting the exercise routine affect the rest of our activities.
What about those of us who have never worked out before? In such cases you might need to start off under the personal supervision of an instructor and that may require that you go to a gym. But what I would suggest is that there are two simple things that any one can do for which you do not need the help of any instructor.
You know what these are? They are walking and swimming. Any body can walk and those of you who know how to swim can swim. For these two activities you do not need much gear and experts say that these two exercises have no side effects and are excellent stress busters.
So in the morning wake up just half an hour earlier, put on your walking shoes and hit the roads. Most roads will be less crowded at this hour and less polluted too. It is a wonderful way to start a day.
Take a break form coffee and try tea instead. If you are moving around the house, try playing music. Redecorate your room by adding a few pictures here and there preferably of scenery. And while you are redecorating, do what I mentioned earlier that is get rid of every thing that even remotely reminds you of smoking.
Plan your day in such a way that you have something enjoyable to do at the end of the day. It does not have t be something that involves money. We do not want you end up bankrupt. It can be something as simple as spending some time with the family playing a board game or something. Or it can be going out for a walk together.
But I would like to add that watching television just does not fit into this list. The reason is because T.V is not something that demands too much of our attention. We can easily do something else while we are watching TV and what can be easier than taking a smoke while our eyes are glued to the T.V. While you are working on breaking the habit of smoking, you need to move about with people. You need the company of people who can take your mind off that craving and TV doesn?t help you do that.
Make a list of those things that build up your stress. Try to steer clear of them. If that is not possible try to find out some stress busters and use them. Do not use stress as an excuse to start smoking. There are a hundred other methods of beating stress. As mentioned earlier, you could try breathing exercises, mediation or even music. There is another excellent way of beating stress and that is using the distressing ball. If you do not have one of those, try wriggling your fingers and toes. That too is a natural method of beating stress.
The point that we are trying to drive home over here is that you need a break from whatever you have been doing for this exercise of quitting to work. Since it is impossible to change your job or your home, you have to bring about as many changes as possible to get that whole new feeling.
About the author: Are you ready to kick the habit? Don't go at it alone. We have well over 20 FREE tips, tricks, and suggestions to kicking the smoking habit once and for all! Come to http://www.yoursmokingsite.co m today!
Exercise The Right Way - The Seated Row
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the better.
In this article we'll take a close look at the seated row using a machine.
MUSCLES TARGETED: latissimus dorsi, teres major, middle trapezius, rhomboids
PREPARATION
Grasp the handles with a closed, pronated grip.
STARTING POSITION
Sit down on the seat facing the chest pad of the machine. Place the feet on the foot supports. Sit erect and press the torso against the chest pad. Extend the elbows fully. This is the starting position for all repetitions.
BACKWARD MOVEMENT
Pull the handles towards the chest. Maintain an erect torso position and keep the elbows next to the ribs. Pull the handles as far back as possible. Keep all movement smooth.
FORWARD MOVEMENT
Keep the elbows next to the ribs and allow the handles to move back to the starting position. Keep the torso in the same position. Repeat or finish set.
About the author: Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this article.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the better.
In this article we'll take a close look at the seated row using a machine.
MUSCLES TARGETED: latissimus dorsi, teres major, middle trapezius, rhomboids
PREPARATION
Grasp the handles with a closed, pronated grip.
STARTING POSITION
Sit down on the seat facing the chest pad of the machine. Place the feet on the foot supports. Sit erect and press the torso against the chest pad. Extend the elbows fully. This is the starting position for all repetitions.
BACKWARD MOVEMENT
Pull the handles towards the chest. Maintain an erect torso position and keep the elbows next to the ribs. Pull the handles as far back as possible. Keep all movement smooth.
FORWARD MOVEMENT
Keep the elbows next to the ribs and allow the handles to move back to the starting position. Keep the torso in the same position. Repeat or finish set.
About the author: Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this article.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Vitamins For Female Hair Loss Prevention
In today's image conscious society, physical appearance is more important than ever to a woman's self-esteem. Imagine the heartache caused when a woman notices her hair thinning? It is estimated that over 25 million women experience thinning hair in the United States. Many are genetically predisposed to the condition. Most wonder if there are any natural remedies to help or prevent their female hair loss.
Several vitamins have been found to be very effective in supporting female hair health. Of course, many factors may contribute to female hair loss but proper nutrition can help prevent further thinning and more loss.
Vitamin A has been found to support the healthy development of tissues and cells in the body and also supports healthy hair. This important vitamin promotes healthy hair follicles by keeping the root of the hair lubricated. Vitamin A can be found in green vegetables, particularly the leafy ones, red, orange and yellow vegetables, liver and eggs. Many good multivitamins contain the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, so don't take additional supplements without a physician's supervision. Overdoses of vitamin A can be dangerous.
A healthy scalp is also essential to healthy hair. Vitamin E supports a healthy scalp by helping to increase the oxygen supplied through the blood. Americans rarely suffer from a vitamin E deficiency, but increasing one's intake of green leafy vegetables, fortified grains and cereals and nuts can help ensure that this important nutrient is adequate. Vitamin E supplements are also available for this matter.
The B vitamins are also important for hair health. Regulating the amount of iron in the blood, these vitamins also help oxygen flow through the lungs to the tissues. Of course, a B vitamin deficiency would damage the hair and scalp by limiting the amount of oxygen that these tissues receive. B vitamins are available as supplements and in several foods, including proteins and soybeans, cereals, nuts and wheat germ.
If a proper nutrition that involves essential vitamins and minerals helps in hair loss prevention and a good healthy scalp, then paying extra attention to the food and supplements that you eat is well worth the time and effort!
About the author: Kathlene Capelle's site includes information on female hair loss, male hair loss, cause of hair loss, hair loss remedy, hair loss prevention, natural hair loss treatments, etc. Please visit http://www.hair-loss-remedy-central.com.
Several vitamins have been found to be very effective in supporting female hair health. Of course, many factors may contribute to female hair loss but proper nutrition can help prevent further thinning and more loss.
Vitamin A has been found to support the healthy development of tissues and cells in the body and also supports healthy hair. This important vitamin promotes healthy hair follicles by keeping the root of the hair lubricated. Vitamin A can be found in green vegetables, particularly the leafy ones, red, orange and yellow vegetables, liver and eggs. Many good multivitamins contain the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, so don't take additional supplements without a physician's supervision. Overdoses of vitamin A can be dangerous.
A healthy scalp is also essential to healthy hair. Vitamin E supports a healthy scalp by helping to increase the oxygen supplied through the blood. Americans rarely suffer from a vitamin E deficiency, but increasing one's intake of green leafy vegetables, fortified grains and cereals and nuts can help ensure that this important nutrient is adequate. Vitamin E supplements are also available for this matter.
The B vitamins are also important for hair health. Regulating the amount of iron in the blood, these vitamins also help oxygen flow through the lungs to the tissues. Of course, a B vitamin deficiency would damage the hair and scalp by limiting the amount of oxygen that these tissues receive. B vitamins are available as supplements and in several foods, including proteins and soybeans, cereals, nuts and wheat germ.
If a proper nutrition that involves essential vitamins and minerals helps in hair loss prevention and a good healthy scalp, then paying extra attention to the food and supplements that you eat is well worth the time and effort!
About the author: Kathlene Capelle's site includes information on female hair loss, male hair loss, cause of hair loss, hair loss remedy, hair loss prevention, natural hair loss treatments, etc. Please visit http://www.hair-loss-remedy-central.com.
Health is Your Greatest Asset
If you are like many people who take the entrepreneurial plunge, you do so most successfully when you are approaching or entering into middle age. Your middle-aged years are also ironically around the time many people start to suffer problems with eroding health and weight problems. Wouldn't it be nice if we could have the best of both worlds: financial freedom and optimal health?
I once heard Dr. Dennis Kimbro http://www.denniskimbro.com say on a television interview that most millionaires fail a few times in business, and suffer some bankruptcies before they become successful. Another salient point he made is that most of people become millionaires around fifty years of age. Why this is the case I don't exactly know, unlike Dr. Kimbro I can only speculate on these matters.
My observation of many people makes me think perhaps the middle-age launch into business ventures has to do with people finding the confidence later in life. You have to have self-assurance to risk business ventures. Usually people don't have this type of business confidence until after they have run other peoples businesses.
Or at least they feel more confident once they have worked for other people.
Andrew Morrison, the owner of Small Business Camp, http://www.smallbusinesscamp.com once alluding to the book "Think and Grow Rich" said that many men become more successful in their middle years because they are less focused on sexual pursuits. I can relate to this because when I was in my twenties I would be too focused on dating, to have the focus to run a viable business.
However, what would be the point of having a successful business if we don't have the health to enjoy it?
Most people would agree business is a very competitive and challenging. It also stands to reason you should try to be at peak performance when undertaking a business venture. This is why you should seriously consider investing in your health to afford you the extra push -- to drive you to business success.
Some of the major reasons you may want to bolster your health and overall fitness are because:
- Studies show exercise helps relieve stress
- Exercise helps elevate your mood
- Exercise will help you think more clearly
- Resistance training will help increase your muscle and bone density which tend to decrease with age
- Stretching after exercise will to help keep you flexible which also tends to decrease with age
- Regular strenuous exercise can help you increase natural hormones in you body like testosterone which will increase muscle mass, sexual desire, and overall health
These are just some of the many well-known benefits you will achieve with a regular exercise program. It is no wonder that I find many people who are successful in business come from athletic or sports backgrounds. Many successful entrepreneurs have a regular fitness programs.
If you are a woman who has had children and find yourself with some undesired pounds good balanced workout programs could be considered from people like Denise Austin http://www.deniseaustin.com or Donna Richardson http://www.donnarichardson.com . For men you may like the workouts of people like Billy Blanks and his TaeBo system.
According to fitness trainers like Denise Austin, the focus of your workout should be on the balance of strength training, aerobics, and flexibility.
Most fitness experts like Jason Martin of the BODeStore.com http://www.BODeStore.com make the point that strength training as alluded to earlier "will increase bone density and muscle mass, aerobics will burn fat and give you more cardio fitness, and yoga or martial arts will help counter the inflexibility associated with age".
One thing you may experience as you age is you don't obviously have the natural energy you had when you were sixteen years old. Another problem you may experience is pain in your joints like your knees.
If you notice pain in your knees and elbows especially on damp or humid days you may be experiencing the on-set of arthritis. Arthritis can be demoralizing when you are trying to obtain optimal health. It is definitely something you didn't have to worry about or contend with when you were in your twenties. Don't let arthritis totally derail your pursuit of health in your most productive midlife years!
Seek the help of your doctor and perhaps explore some alternative remedies of relief. Personally I have found that some alternative treatments to be superior to pharmaceutical drugs. I hear good things about the supplement Phosoplex� in helping with arthritis and other joint problems.
The most important thing is to remember when embarking upon a health and fitness program is to do so with moderation. Don't overdue it and risk injury. Make sure you invest in good fitness shoes with good heel and ankle support. In Denise Austin's words "avoid boredom by doing various physical activities that you enjoy with your family". If you are quite a bit over weight maybe start out with walking more.
In the end what does if profit you to become a millionaire, but you are totally unfit to enjoy your investment? Like the saying goes "your health is your greatest asset".
Kamau Austin is a stay-at-home dad and health advocate. You can see more of his health insights at www.HealthandFitnessVitality.com .
About the author: Kamau Austin is a stay-at-home dad, health advocate, and publisher of http://www.healthandfitnessvitality.com
I once heard Dr. Dennis Kimbro http://www.denniskimbro.com say on a television interview that most millionaires fail a few times in business, and suffer some bankruptcies before they become successful. Another salient point he made is that most of people become millionaires around fifty years of age. Why this is the case I don't exactly know, unlike Dr. Kimbro I can only speculate on these matters.
My observation of many people makes me think perhaps the middle-age launch into business ventures has to do with people finding the confidence later in life. You have to have self-assurance to risk business ventures. Usually people don't have this type of business confidence until after they have run other peoples businesses.
Or at least they feel more confident once they have worked for other people.
Andrew Morrison, the owner of Small Business Camp, http://www.smallbusinesscamp.com once alluding to the book "Think and Grow Rich" said that many men become more successful in their middle years because they are less focused on sexual pursuits. I can relate to this because when I was in my twenties I would be too focused on dating, to have the focus to run a viable business.
However, what would be the point of having a successful business if we don't have the health to enjoy it?
Most people would agree business is a very competitive and challenging. It also stands to reason you should try to be at peak performance when undertaking a business venture. This is why you should seriously consider investing in your health to afford you the extra push -- to drive you to business success.
Some of the major reasons you may want to bolster your health and overall fitness are because:
- Studies show exercise helps relieve stress
- Exercise helps elevate your mood
- Exercise will help you think more clearly
- Resistance training will help increase your muscle and bone density which tend to decrease with age
- Stretching after exercise will to help keep you flexible which also tends to decrease with age
- Regular strenuous exercise can help you increase natural hormones in you body like testosterone which will increase muscle mass, sexual desire, and overall health
These are just some of the many well-known benefits you will achieve with a regular exercise program. It is no wonder that I find many people who are successful in business come from athletic or sports backgrounds. Many successful entrepreneurs have a regular fitness programs.
If you are a woman who has had children and find yourself with some undesired pounds good balanced workout programs could be considered from people like Denise Austin http://www.deniseaustin.com or Donna Richardson http://www.donnarichardson.com . For men you may like the workouts of people like Billy Blanks and his TaeBo system.
According to fitness trainers like Denise Austin, the focus of your workout should be on the balance of strength training, aerobics, and flexibility.
Most fitness experts like Jason Martin of the BODeStore.com http://www.BODeStore.com make the point that strength training as alluded to earlier "will increase bone density and muscle mass, aerobics will burn fat and give you more cardio fitness, and yoga or martial arts will help counter the inflexibility associated with age".
One thing you may experience as you age is you don't obviously have the natural energy you had when you were sixteen years old. Another problem you may experience is pain in your joints like your knees.
If you notice pain in your knees and elbows especially on damp or humid days you may be experiencing the on-set of arthritis. Arthritis can be demoralizing when you are trying to obtain optimal health. It is definitely something you didn't have to worry about or contend with when you were in your twenties. Don't let arthritis totally derail your pursuit of health in your most productive midlife years!
Seek the help of your doctor and perhaps explore some alternative remedies of relief. Personally I have found that some alternative treatments to be superior to pharmaceutical drugs. I hear good things about the supplement Phosoplex� in helping with arthritis and other joint problems.
The most important thing is to remember when embarking upon a health and fitness program is to do so with moderation. Don't overdue it and risk injury. Make sure you invest in good fitness shoes with good heel and ankle support. In Denise Austin's words "avoid boredom by doing various physical activities that you enjoy with your family". If you are quite a bit over weight maybe start out with walking more.
In the end what does if profit you to become a millionaire, but you are totally unfit to enjoy your investment? Like the saying goes "your health is your greatest asset".
Kamau Austin is a stay-at-home dad and health advocate. You can see more of his health insights at www.HealthandFitnessVitality.com .
About the author: Kamau Austin is a stay-at-home dad, health advocate, and publisher of http://www.healthandfitnessvitality.com
Healthy cooking for those with little time
Everyone who has ever juggled home, family and kids knows how difficult it is to create healthy meals when pressed for time. Cooking healthy, delicious meals can be difficult, but some advance planning can allow you to make the most of your cooking time.
One way to cook healthy meals that are easy to prepare is to plan your meals around several key foods that can be prepared in large quantities and used in several different recipes on consecutive nights. This method of making meals last is totally different from the usual strategy of making a huge batch of food and living on leftovers for the rest of the week. Your family will certainly appreciate the difference.
There are some key elements to cooking this way. The first step is to promptly separate and refrigerate the portion that will be used for the next days meal before you place tonight's meal on the table. Refrigerating the unused portion of the prepared meal is important to preventing food borne illnesses, especially when serving meat, poultry, seafood or any meal containing eggs or dairy products.
The foods that have been prepared ahead of time should be stored in shallow containers to allow it to cool more quickly in the refrigerator. Thicker foods like stews, puddings and meat slices should be stored in bowls no deeper than two inches. The food should be stirred occasionally as it cools.
The left over refrigerated foods should be used within one to two days. If the food is to be stored longer than that, it should be frozen for later use and thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Thawing food at room temperature should be avoided, since it can be a gateway to food borne illnesses and other pathogens.
One of the easiest examples of the leftover strategy is chicken breasts or turkey cutlets. Poultry works great for this strategy, since it is easy to cook large quantities.
Start by cooking extra chicken breasts or turkey cutlets. Half of the chicken or turkey should be refrigerated overnight for use the next day. The remaining half can be topped with your favorite spices, sauces and seasonings and served right away.
The brilliance of this strategy will become apparent the next evening, when the other half of the turkey or chicken can be used in an entirely different way. One great way to use the other half is to cut it into strips, add lettuce and salad dressing and create a delicious Caesar salad. Thus one staple food becomes two delicious and totally different meals.
Rice is another great staple that works well for planned ahead meals. The rice dishes start with cooking and preparing a large quantity of rice. While the rice is cooking, add some ground beef or ground turkey to tomato sauce and flavor it with some Italian seasonings. Pour it over the rice and serve your family a great meal.
On the second night, take the remaining rice, fry it in a skillet and mix it will your favorite vegetables and perhaps a can of shrimp or crab for another, totally different rice based meal.
The leftover rice can also be saved and combined with turkey, chicken or beef from previous meals to create different flavor combinations, including casseroles and soups.
Rice makes a great staple for nay meal preparation plan. In addition to its versatility, rice is also easy to freeze. After the cooked rice has been cooled in the fridge, it is easy to transfer to freezer bags and saved for future quick, easy and healthy meals.
No matter how short of time you are, it is still possible to create delicious, nutritious meals in no time. Making a week's worth of meals in only a few hours will give you more time to enjoy your food and your family.
One way to cook healthy meals that are easy to prepare is to plan your meals around several key foods that can be prepared in large quantities and used in several different recipes on consecutive nights. This method of making meals last is totally different from the usual strategy of making a huge batch of food and living on leftovers for the rest of the week. Your family will certainly appreciate the difference.
There are some key elements to cooking this way. The first step is to promptly separate and refrigerate the portion that will be used for the next days meal before you place tonight's meal on the table. Refrigerating the unused portion of the prepared meal is important to preventing food borne illnesses, especially when serving meat, poultry, seafood or any meal containing eggs or dairy products.
The foods that have been prepared ahead of time should be stored in shallow containers to allow it to cool more quickly in the refrigerator. Thicker foods like stews, puddings and meat slices should be stored in bowls no deeper than two inches. The food should be stirred occasionally as it cools.
The left over refrigerated foods should be used within one to two days. If the food is to be stored longer than that, it should be frozen for later use and thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Thawing food at room temperature should be avoided, since it can be a gateway to food borne illnesses and other pathogens.
One of the easiest examples of the leftover strategy is chicken breasts or turkey cutlets. Poultry works great for this strategy, since it is easy to cook large quantities.
Start by cooking extra chicken breasts or turkey cutlets. Half of the chicken or turkey should be refrigerated overnight for use the next day. The remaining half can be topped with your favorite spices, sauces and seasonings and served right away.
The brilliance of this strategy will become apparent the next evening, when the other half of the turkey or chicken can be used in an entirely different way. One great way to use the other half is to cut it into strips, add lettuce and salad dressing and create a delicious Caesar salad. Thus one staple food becomes two delicious and totally different meals.
Rice is another great staple that works well for planned ahead meals. The rice dishes start with cooking and preparing a large quantity of rice. While the rice is cooking, add some ground beef or ground turkey to tomato sauce and flavor it with some Italian seasonings. Pour it over the rice and serve your family a great meal.
On the second night, take the remaining rice, fry it in a skillet and mix it will your favorite vegetables and perhaps a can of shrimp or crab for another, totally different rice based meal.
The leftover rice can also be saved and combined with turkey, chicken or beef from previous meals to create different flavor combinations, including casseroles and soups.
Rice makes a great staple for nay meal preparation plan. In addition to its versatility, rice is also easy to freeze. After the cooked rice has been cooled in the fridge, it is easy to transfer to freezer bags and saved for future quick, easy and healthy meals.
No matter how short of time you are, it is still possible to create delicious, nutritious meals in no time. Making a week's worth of meals in only a few hours will give you more time to enjoy your food and your family.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Hidden Benefits of Reflexology
The holistic therapy of reflexology has been used over the years to promote physical health and wellbeing in many thousands of people from all walks of life, but there is also a subtler aspect to its benefits that can be applied to the more vulnerable amongst us, to expand awareness and enhance everyday living.
When a client asked if she could bring her sister, who had learning disabilities, for a reflexology treatment with me, I was only too glad to concur. When the appointment day arrived, the young lady's mother accompanied her and explained to me that her daughter had been born with learning disabilities (she was now in her thirties) and that the only diagnosis that doctors had given her was that 'something probably went wrong during birth.'
My client - a pleasant & smiling young lady - appeared in cheerful mood, did not appear nervous, but was unable to reply to my enquiries about her health and lifestyle. Her mother did this for me, telling me she was on the whole in good general health and that one thing she constantly talked about was getting married! She loved to look at magazines where there were pictures of brides' dresses and related details and often imagined herself to be dressed in one. However, emotionally she was very detached from people, even her mother and two sisters.
During the treatment, she was unable to communicate to me any tender spots on her feet, which were very smooth & unlined, although I encountered several gritty areas especially on the head area and the pituitary and pineal glands. She did, however, say that she was enjoying it and loved the feeling of her feet being rubbed. I gave her an especially thorough post-treatment foot massage because of this. As they were about to leave, the young lady gave me a really big hug and thanked me for the time I had spent with her. I am quite used to this, but was a little surprised to see the look of surprise on her mother's face.
The next day, her mother phoned me to say that she had never seen her daughter give anyone a hug - not even to her - and that was the reason for her amazement at her response to the treatment. She also told me that, during the evening, when her daughter had been sitting upstairs in her bedroom, as she was accustomed to do every night, the mother had called up to her to let her know that she was going down to the shop to make a few purchases. Instead of the short �OK� that she expected, the girl called down to her to wait a moment while she got dressed, and she would accompany her on the walk to the shop. This was so unusual that the mother could hardly believe her ears. The daughter came downstairs fully dressed, and walked to the shop and back with her, lacing her arm in her mother's on the way back. This may sound like a very small breakthrough to many people, but the mother was very moved with this development.
Reflexology treats all the organs of the body through the feet, but not only this - it clears blocked energy pathways throughout the body enabling organs and glands to function properly and in a holistic way. When a blockage is removed from one area, this in turn promotes the free flow of energy to a related area, and so on. It can show benefits to the physical body or, as in this case, to the emotional body so that the heart can stimulate the brain into alternative ways of thinking or behaving. The fact that a client cannot tell us what is felt during a treatment, is therefore no indication as to the level of benefit that the treatment can bestow upon the mind, body and spirit.
About the author: Helen is a therapist, healer & facilitator based in the West Midlands, UK and who offers many types of energy healing and workshops/reiki attunements to private & corporate clients. Her website can be viewed at www.healingholistix.com
When a client asked if she could bring her sister, who had learning disabilities, for a reflexology treatment with me, I was only too glad to concur. When the appointment day arrived, the young lady's mother accompanied her and explained to me that her daughter had been born with learning disabilities (she was now in her thirties) and that the only diagnosis that doctors had given her was that 'something probably went wrong during birth.'
My client - a pleasant & smiling young lady - appeared in cheerful mood, did not appear nervous, but was unable to reply to my enquiries about her health and lifestyle. Her mother did this for me, telling me she was on the whole in good general health and that one thing she constantly talked about was getting married! She loved to look at magazines where there were pictures of brides' dresses and related details and often imagined herself to be dressed in one. However, emotionally she was very detached from people, even her mother and two sisters.
During the treatment, she was unable to communicate to me any tender spots on her feet, which were very smooth & unlined, although I encountered several gritty areas especially on the head area and the pituitary and pineal glands. She did, however, say that she was enjoying it and loved the feeling of her feet being rubbed. I gave her an especially thorough post-treatment foot massage because of this. As they were about to leave, the young lady gave me a really big hug and thanked me for the time I had spent with her. I am quite used to this, but was a little surprised to see the look of surprise on her mother's face.
The next day, her mother phoned me to say that she had never seen her daughter give anyone a hug - not even to her - and that was the reason for her amazement at her response to the treatment. She also told me that, during the evening, when her daughter had been sitting upstairs in her bedroom, as she was accustomed to do every night, the mother had called up to her to let her know that she was going down to the shop to make a few purchases. Instead of the short �OK� that she expected, the girl called down to her to wait a moment while she got dressed, and she would accompany her on the walk to the shop. This was so unusual that the mother could hardly believe her ears. The daughter came downstairs fully dressed, and walked to the shop and back with her, lacing her arm in her mother's on the way back. This may sound like a very small breakthrough to many people, but the mother was very moved with this development.
Reflexology treats all the organs of the body through the feet, but not only this - it clears blocked energy pathways throughout the body enabling organs and glands to function properly and in a holistic way. When a blockage is removed from one area, this in turn promotes the free flow of energy to a related area, and so on. It can show benefits to the physical body or, as in this case, to the emotional body so that the heart can stimulate the brain into alternative ways of thinking or behaving. The fact that a client cannot tell us what is felt during a treatment, is therefore no indication as to the level of benefit that the treatment can bestow upon the mind, body and spirit.
About the author: Helen is a therapist, healer & facilitator based in the West Midlands, UK and who offers many types of energy healing and workshops/reiki attunements to private & corporate clients. Her website can be viewed at www.healingholistix.com
How to get a lower blood pressure using medical treatment
The treatment for lowering the blood pressure is usually recommend by physicians for patients with a blood pressure of above 160/95mmHg. For those with a blood pressure immediately bellow these values it is taking into account age, sex or other individual factors of the patients before taking the treatment.
The first kind of treatment recommended by all the doctors will be a change in the your lifestyle.
First important change will be stop smoking, second is the moderation of drinking, the consume of alcohol increase the blood pressure. Another good point in lowering blood pressure is the correct alimentation like choosing food low in salts and sodium, consuming a lot of seaweeds, they will dissolve the 'fatty build-ups' from the blood vessels. The final tip regarding natural way to lower blood pressure will be working out; you need to make light exercises like walking, swimming, running for about 30 minutes per day.
But this is not always showing results. And then will begin a medical treatment to lower the blood pressure.
First drugs prescribed are diuretics and beta-blockers, these two represents the medical treatment for lowering blood pressure excluding complicating problem like heart disease. Diuretics are increasing the elimination of salt and water from the organism, lowering the blood and also lowering the blood pressure. As for the beta-blockers, they are reducing the amount of blood that the heart is pomping.
The also-called second line treatment is used only the previous one is ineffective or the patient suffers of other medical problems. There is a list of drugs that is used in severe medical treatment for lowering blood pressure:
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is stopping the production of a hormone which increases blood pressure called ansiotensin.
Calcium-channel blockers are lowering blood pressure by relaxing the vessels so the blood will flows more easily trough them.
Vasodilators are relaxing the muscles of peripheral arteries, reducing the resistance to the blood flow, and therefor are lowering the blood pressure.
The last type of drugs, the most powerfully of them, are centrally acting drugs. These kind of drugs are blocking the transmission between the nerve impulses and the autonomic nervous system, system that controls involuntary actions of heart and blood vessels.
The first kind of treatment recommended by all the doctors will be a change in the your lifestyle.
First important change will be stop smoking, second is the moderation of drinking, the consume of alcohol increase the blood pressure. Another good point in lowering blood pressure is the correct alimentation like choosing food low in salts and sodium, consuming a lot of seaweeds, they will dissolve the 'fatty build-ups' from the blood vessels. The final tip regarding natural way to lower blood pressure will be working out; you need to make light exercises like walking, swimming, running for about 30 minutes per day.
But this is not always showing results. And then will begin a medical treatment to lower the blood pressure.
First drugs prescribed are diuretics and beta-blockers, these two represents the medical treatment for lowering blood pressure excluding complicating problem like heart disease. Diuretics are increasing the elimination of salt and water from the organism, lowering the blood and also lowering the blood pressure. As for the beta-blockers, they are reducing the amount of blood that the heart is pomping.
The also-called second line treatment is used only the previous one is ineffective or the patient suffers of other medical problems. There is a list of drugs that is used in severe medical treatment for lowering blood pressure:
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is stopping the production of a hormone which increases blood pressure called ansiotensin.
Calcium-channel blockers are lowering blood pressure by relaxing the vessels so the blood will flows more easily trough them.
Vasodilators are relaxing the muscles of peripheral arteries, reducing the resistance to the blood flow, and therefor are lowering the blood pressure.
The last type of drugs, the most powerfully of them, are centrally acting drugs. These kind of drugs are blocking the transmission between the nerve impulses and the autonomic nervous system, system that controls involuntary actions of heart and blood vessels.
Making Hand Made Walking Sticks
Walking sticks are useful walking aids before walking aid innovations are introduced. Even now, walking sticks are still very much handy for disabled and elderly individuals.
Historically, hill men would never leave their houses without a stick to carry. Because of the rugged environment, the stick acted both as aid and companion. When sheep were already being herded, the stick became a necessary and ready tool for catching and controlling the animals. This was when the plain sticks came to be called as �Shepherd�s Crook�, a working tool and a walking aid for the hill men.
To be sturdy and durable, the shepherds themselves form their crooks from sheep�s horn. In order to produce the sheep�s horn crook, they are exposed to the heat from the peat fire so that their shape would bend and then, carve them with knife. Most fine selections of these hand-made horn handled crooks and walking sticks can be found in Scotland. There are crook makers that specialize on handcrafting these sturdy, elegant and durable walking sticks.
The hand-made walking sticks can be made from a variety of raw materials like Ram�s horn, Hazel shanks and buffalo horn. Ram�s horn is a traditional material used by crook makers, although, as of now, it is becoming increasingly scarce in a quality suitable for crook making. This may be due to the changes in farming practice. Hazel shanks are gathered over the winter in woods, burnsides and lakeshores. Then, they are stored to dry, for use on the following year. Buffalo horns are now becoming favored material by the crook makers. Asian water Buffalo horns produces interesting colors and textures and become striking crafts when finished.
The process of making a hand-made walking stick, with the crooked handle takes 4 steps to finish. First, is shaping the handle. This step involves cutting the material to a rough shape, exposing it to heat and rasping it into shape. Next is preparing the shank � the main body of the stick. After collecting hazel shanks over the winter, they are stored in the rafters to dry. A suitable shank is selected from among the dried ones and it is straightened using heat and pressure. Third step is joining together the handle and shank. This is done securely by a steel rod glued into the hazel shank and the crooked handle. Then, the handle is rasped down to fit the shank and the final shaping is done. The final step involves shaping the stick by applying various grades of files and abrasives on the handle. Indeed, this process is time consuming but this is also vital since it ensures the production of a high quality stick. After the files, polish is applied and then � enjoy the fine stick produced!
These walking sticks are really high quality because of the personal handcrafting care applied to it. Though it takes time to produce, knowing that it�s sturdy and durable enough to last for years to come is well worth the effort! -30-
For comments and inquiries about the article visit http://www.walkingaidsplus.com/
Historically, hill men would never leave their houses without a stick to carry. Because of the rugged environment, the stick acted both as aid and companion. When sheep were already being herded, the stick became a necessary and ready tool for catching and controlling the animals. This was when the plain sticks came to be called as �Shepherd�s Crook�, a working tool and a walking aid for the hill men.
To be sturdy and durable, the shepherds themselves form their crooks from sheep�s horn. In order to produce the sheep�s horn crook, they are exposed to the heat from the peat fire so that their shape would bend and then, carve them with knife. Most fine selections of these hand-made horn handled crooks and walking sticks can be found in Scotland. There are crook makers that specialize on handcrafting these sturdy, elegant and durable walking sticks.
The hand-made walking sticks can be made from a variety of raw materials like Ram�s horn, Hazel shanks and buffalo horn. Ram�s horn is a traditional material used by crook makers, although, as of now, it is becoming increasingly scarce in a quality suitable for crook making. This may be due to the changes in farming practice. Hazel shanks are gathered over the winter in woods, burnsides and lakeshores. Then, they are stored to dry, for use on the following year. Buffalo horns are now becoming favored material by the crook makers. Asian water Buffalo horns produces interesting colors and textures and become striking crafts when finished.
The process of making a hand-made walking stick, with the crooked handle takes 4 steps to finish. First, is shaping the handle. This step involves cutting the material to a rough shape, exposing it to heat and rasping it into shape. Next is preparing the shank � the main body of the stick. After collecting hazel shanks over the winter, they are stored in the rafters to dry. A suitable shank is selected from among the dried ones and it is straightened using heat and pressure. Third step is joining together the handle and shank. This is done securely by a steel rod glued into the hazel shank and the crooked handle. Then, the handle is rasped down to fit the shank and the final shaping is done. The final step involves shaping the stick by applying various grades of files and abrasives on the handle. Indeed, this process is time consuming but this is also vital since it ensures the production of a high quality stick. After the files, polish is applied and then � enjoy the fine stick produced!
These walking sticks are really high quality because of the personal handcrafting care applied to it. Though it takes time to produce, knowing that it�s sturdy and durable enough to last for years to come is well worth the effort! -30-
For comments and inquiries about the article visit http://www.walkingaidsplus.com/
Friday, June 8, 2007
How to avoid injuries
Exercising is a great way to keep yourself fit and healthy, but there is also a risk of injury. However, if you follow some basic guidelines, and stay within your physical limits, you can ensure that you'll have an enjoyable and safe workout.
Warm ups: Warm ups are essential...this cannot be stressed on enough. Starting an exercise routine without warm ups can be very damaging to your body. It is always advisable to do some relatively gentle exercise to warm up your muscles, so that they'll be less susceptible to damage that may occur during exercises. Also, they'll ensure that they get more flexible and limber.
Just spend a few minutes getting warmed up. About 5 to 10 minutes should do. Stretch muscles and other soft tissues. This will prepare your body for the more rigorous exercise that is going to follow, and help you go for a longer period of time without feeling tired or fatigued.
The right get-up Fitness wear is very important. Only if you are at ease and comfortable in what you're wearing, can you perform to your optimum potential. The right shoes are imperative. They must be suited to the type of exercise that you are doing. When buying a pair of fitness shoes, always consult with the staff at a sports equipment store, and ask for their advice. The wrong type of shoes can lead to sprains and even long-term injury. Clothes, too, must be comfortable, loose-fitting, and, ideally, made out of a fabric that absorbs sweat, like cotton. Very tight fitting clothes can be uncomfortable, and extremely loose clothes can get in the way. Don't compromise when it comes to fitness wear.
Cool down Don't come to a sudden halt in between strenuous workouts. This causes the blood to pool in your leg veins, and can leave you feeling dizzy and faint. Give time for the lactic acid being produced by your muscles during vigorous activity to be cleared by finishing your session with a few minutes of gentle exercise.
Change and Alternate It is a good idea if you combine strenuous activity with something that is comparatively less physically demanding. This lessens your chances of over-exerting yourself, and gives your body more time to recover from bouts of intense activity.
Stop when it starts hurting If exercising starts to hurt, stop until the pain has completely gone away. Saying like 'no pain, no gain' should be ignored, since they make you push yourself beyond your physical limits...which isn't a good thing, after all. If you experience physical discomfort and things like dizziness, faintness, nausea, shortness of breath etc, please visit your doctor right away. Also, avoid exercising when you are unwell or sick.
About the author: Diana for http://www.health-c are-information.org Offers information on various health topics such as diseases< /a>, injuries, and medical tests.
Warm ups: Warm ups are essential...this cannot be stressed on enough. Starting an exercise routine without warm ups can be very damaging to your body. It is always advisable to do some relatively gentle exercise to warm up your muscles, so that they'll be less susceptible to damage that may occur during exercises. Also, they'll ensure that they get more flexible and limber.
Just spend a few minutes getting warmed up. About 5 to 10 minutes should do. Stretch muscles and other soft tissues. This will prepare your body for the more rigorous exercise that is going to follow, and help you go for a longer period of time without feeling tired or fatigued.
The right get-up Fitness wear is very important. Only if you are at ease and comfortable in what you're wearing, can you perform to your optimum potential. The right shoes are imperative. They must be suited to the type of exercise that you are doing. When buying a pair of fitness shoes, always consult with the staff at a sports equipment store, and ask for their advice. The wrong type of shoes can lead to sprains and even long-term injury. Clothes, too, must be comfortable, loose-fitting, and, ideally, made out of a fabric that absorbs sweat, like cotton. Very tight fitting clothes can be uncomfortable, and extremely loose clothes can get in the way. Don't compromise when it comes to fitness wear.
Cool down Don't come to a sudden halt in between strenuous workouts. This causes the blood to pool in your leg veins, and can leave you feeling dizzy and faint. Give time for the lactic acid being produced by your muscles during vigorous activity to be cleared by finishing your session with a few minutes of gentle exercise.
Change and Alternate It is a good idea if you combine strenuous activity with something that is comparatively less physically demanding. This lessens your chances of over-exerting yourself, and gives your body more time to recover from bouts of intense activity.
Stop when it starts hurting If exercising starts to hurt, stop until the pain has completely gone away. Saying like 'no pain, no gain' should be ignored, since they make you push yourself beyond your physical limits...which isn't a good thing, after all. If you experience physical discomfort and things like dizziness, faintness, nausea, shortness of breath etc, please visit your doctor right away. Also, avoid exercising when you are unwell or sick.
About the author: Diana for http://www.health-c are-information.org Offers information on various health topics such as diseases< /a>, injuries, and medical tests.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
How to get a lower blood pressure using medical treatment
The treatment for lowering the blood pressure is usually recommend by physicians for patients with a blood pressure of above 160/95mmHg. For those with a blood pressure immediately bellow these values it is taking into account age, sex or other individual factors of the patients before taking the treatment.
The first kind of treatment recommended by all the doctors will be a change in the your lifestyle.
First important change will be stop smoking, second is the moderation of drinking, the consume of alcohol increase the blood pressure. Another good point in lowering blood pressure is the correct alimentation like choosing food low in salts and sodium, consuming a lot of seaweeds, they will dissolve the 'fatty build-ups' from the blood vessels. The final tip regarding natural way to lower blood pressure will be working out; you need to make light exercises like walking, swimming, running for about 30 minutes per day.
But this is not always showing results. And then will begin a medical treatment to lower the blood pressure.
First drugs prescribed are diuretics and beta-blockers, these two represents the medical treatment for lowering blood pressure excluding complicating problem like heart disease. Diuretics are increasing the elimination of salt and water from the organism, lowering the blood and also lowering the blood pressure. As for the beta-blockers, they are reducing the amount of blood that the heart is pomping.
The also-called second line treatment is used only the previous one is ineffective or the patient suffers of other medical problems. There is a list of drugs that is used in severe medical treatment for lowering blood pressure:
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is stopping the production of a hormone which increases blood pressure called ansiotensin.
Calcium-channel blockers are lowering blood pressure by relaxing the vessels so the blood will flows more easily trough them.
Vasodilators are relaxing the muscles of peripheral arteries, reducing the resistance to the blood flow, and therefor are lowering the blood pressure.
The last type of drugs, the most powerfully of them, are centrally acting drugs. These kind of drugs are blocking the transmission between the nerve impulses and the autonomic nervous system, system that controls involuntary actions of heart and blood vessels.
About the author: This medical article has been written by Groshan Fabiola. She is a professional writer since 1990, writing many article on various domain from agriculture finance to web development or web research, but now aiming only on health related articles.
The first kind of treatment recommended by all the doctors will be a change in the your lifestyle.
First important change will be stop smoking, second is the moderation of drinking, the consume of alcohol increase the blood pressure. Another good point in lowering blood pressure is the correct alimentation like choosing food low in salts and sodium, consuming a lot of seaweeds, they will dissolve the 'fatty build-ups' from the blood vessels. The final tip regarding natural way to lower blood pressure will be working out; you need to make light exercises like walking, swimming, running for about 30 minutes per day.
But this is not always showing results. And then will begin a medical treatment to lower the blood pressure.
First drugs prescribed are diuretics and beta-blockers, these two represents the medical treatment for lowering blood pressure excluding complicating problem like heart disease. Diuretics are increasing the elimination of salt and water from the organism, lowering the blood and also lowering the blood pressure. As for the beta-blockers, they are reducing the amount of blood that the heart is pomping.
The also-called second line treatment is used only the previous one is ineffective or the patient suffers of other medical problems. There is a list of drugs that is used in severe medical treatment for lowering blood pressure:
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is stopping the production of a hormone which increases blood pressure called ansiotensin.
Calcium-channel blockers are lowering blood pressure by relaxing the vessels so the blood will flows more easily trough them.
Vasodilators are relaxing the muscles of peripheral arteries, reducing the resistance to the blood flow, and therefor are lowering the blood pressure.
The last type of drugs, the most powerfully of them, are centrally acting drugs. These kind of drugs are blocking the transmission between the nerve impulses and the autonomic nervous system, system that controls involuntary actions of heart and blood vessels.
About the author: This medical article has been written by Groshan Fabiola. She is a professional writer since 1990, writing many article on various domain from agriculture finance to web development or web research, but now aiming only on health related articles.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
The truth about stretching
A three year old study about stretching is getting cited in many articles today. And the conclusions reached by some writers may be harmful to your health!
Is stretching before exercise harmful?
Some recent articles have made stretching before exercise out to be a time-waster, not needed, and even harmful. This is not true. In fact, there's a recent 2003 study that evaluates all of the research on stretching. Researchers conclude:
"Due to the paucity, heterogeneity and poor quality of the available studies no definitive conclusions can be drawn as to the value of stretching for reducing the risk of exercise-related injury."
(The efficacy of stretching for prevention of exercise-related injury: a systematic review of the literature, 2003, Weldon) here
Study in question
The study generating all the hoopla was performed by the Kapooka Health Centre, New South Wales, Australia on 1,538 army recruits. It's a creditable study to show the occurrence lower limb injury on a group of young army recruits. Here is what the researchers actually concluded:
A typical muscle stretching protocol performed during preexercise warm-ups does not produce clinically meaningful reductions in risk of exercise-related injury in army recruits. Fitness may be an important, modifiable risk factor.
(A randomized trial of preexercise stretching for prevention of lower-limb injury, 2000, Pope) here
The statement, "Fitness may be an important, modifiable risk factor" is very important. It simply means that age, weight, and conditioning of the study subjects may be an important factor facilitating the injuries in this study.
Appropriate conclusion
Based on the way some have written about this study, it's okay to run a 100 meter sprint full speed without stretching beforehand. Now, this may be possible for a small number of lean, young army recruits in Wales. However, does anyone believe that a powerful, muscled-up NFL running back, or middle-aged and older adults can run a sprint cold without leaving both hamstrings laying on the track? Don't think so...
Use Common Sense
...and the full body of research
Think about it; if an out-of-shape couch potato (with just enough muscle to change channels) performs high-intensity, fast-twitch exercise, he may get injured ... pre-stretched or not.
This is why researchers in 2003 concluded, after researching all of the studies on this subject, "no definitive conclusions can be drawn..." In short, there needs to be a body of research based on age, weight, conditioning, and the study needs to be performed for the specific sport and type of exercise before life-changing conclusions are drawn.
The truth about stretching
First, yoga is great for you! Don't let some writer using sensationalism to sale a story to a magazine deter you from stretching.
Researchers show that prolonged stretching (in the form of yoga) with moderate aerobic exercise and diet control will reduce cholesterol and significantly reverse hardening of the arteries (20 percent regression) in adults with proven coronary atherosclerotic disease.
After one year in a yoga program, participants lost weight, reduced cholesterol, and improved their exercise capacity, (Retardation of coronary atherosclerosis with yoga lifestyle intervention, 2000, Manchanda).
If you have time for yoga class, or your martial arts training emphasizes stretching, that's great. Keep it up! But if you're not attending karate or yoga classes, then the Ready Set Go Fitness 10-Minute Stretching Routine may be for you.
Use dynamic stretching before games
Researchers show that athletes should not perform prolonged stretching routines before playing a game because it temporarily slows muscle activation. Dynamic stretching - Neck Circles, Arm Swings, Knee Rotations - may be better for pre-competition.
Prolonged stretching (stretch-and-hold "static" stretching) slightly decreases strength for up to an hour after stretching by slightly impairing muscle activation. (Reduced strength after passive stretch of the human plantar flexors, 2000, Fowles).
Static stretching builds flexibility and should be performed regularly, just not immediately before a big game.
Stretching as a Warm-up
Since warming up prior to anaerobic training is an absolute rule - never to be broken - stretching can be combined (multi-tasked) as part of the warm-up.
The goal of the warm-up is to get the blood flowing and raise body temperature (one degree) prior to high-intensity workouts and athletic competitions.
Stretch-hold Position
Gains in flexibility are dependent on the “duration” of stretch-hold position, and researchers show the best “stretch-hold position” (for time-spent) is 30 seconds. (The effect of time on static stretch on the flexibility of the hamstring muscles, 1994, Bandy). "Best" means optimal results for time-spent. You can get positive results with 2 minute stretch-holds, but 30 seconds yields positive benefits.
Remember to move slowly into the fully stretched-out position and hold it 30 seconds. Also, move just as slow out-of the the stretch-hold position. This type of stretching produces gains in flexibility, but it can cause injury, if you don't listen to your body and move in slow motion.
The take home
1. The best way to build flexibility is static stretching. And using the 30 second stretch-hold is shown to produce great results.
2. Static stretching can be used as part of a warm-up for training, however, static stretching will slightly slow you down for an hour afterwards so examine your training goals.
3. Dynamic stretching (arm swings, hip rotations, toe touches) will aid in the warm up process by increasing flexion in the joints and increasing body temperature. This method is preferred before athletic competition.
Have a great day!
Phil Campbell, M.S., M.A., FACHE
Author Ready, Set, GO! Synergy Fitness
Po BOX 253 Ripley, TN 38063
support@aftacertification.com
Copyright © 2004 American Fitness Training of Athletics
Is stretching before exercise harmful?
Some recent articles have made stretching before exercise out to be a time-waster, not needed, and even harmful. This is not true. In fact, there's a recent 2003 study that evaluates all of the research on stretching. Researchers conclude:
"Due to the paucity, heterogeneity and poor quality of the available studies no definitive conclusions can be drawn as to the value of stretching for reducing the risk of exercise-related injury."
(The efficacy of stretching for prevention of exercise-related injury: a systematic review of the literature, 2003, Weldon) here
Study in question
The study generating all the hoopla was performed by the Kapooka Health Centre, New South Wales, Australia on 1,538 army recruits. It's a creditable study to show the occurrence lower limb injury on a group of young army recruits. Here is what the researchers actually concluded:
A typical muscle stretching protocol performed during preexercise warm-ups does not produce clinically meaningful reductions in risk of exercise-related injury in army recruits. Fitness may be an important, modifiable risk factor.
(A randomized trial of preexercise stretching for prevention of lower-limb injury, 2000, Pope) here
The statement, "Fitness may be an important, modifiable risk factor" is very important. It simply means that age, weight, and conditioning of the study subjects may be an important factor facilitating the injuries in this study.
Appropriate conclusion
Based on the way some have written about this study, it's okay to run a 100 meter sprint full speed without stretching beforehand. Now, this may be possible for a small number of lean, young army recruits in Wales. However, does anyone believe that a powerful, muscled-up NFL running back, or middle-aged and older adults can run a sprint cold without leaving both hamstrings laying on the track? Don't think so...
Use Common Sense
...and the full body of research
Think about it; if an out-of-shape couch potato (with just enough muscle to change channels) performs high-intensity, fast-twitch exercise, he may get injured ... pre-stretched or not.
This is why researchers in 2003 concluded, after researching all of the studies on this subject, "no definitive conclusions can be drawn..." In short, there needs to be a body of research based on age, weight, conditioning, and the study needs to be performed for the specific sport and type of exercise before life-changing conclusions are drawn.
The truth about stretching
First, yoga is great for you! Don't let some writer using sensationalism to sale a story to a magazine deter you from stretching.
Researchers show that prolonged stretching (in the form of yoga) with moderate aerobic exercise and diet control will reduce cholesterol and significantly reverse hardening of the arteries (20 percent regression) in adults with proven coronary atherosclerotic disease.
After one year in a yoga program, participants lost weight, reduced cholesterol, and improved their exercise capacity, (Retardation of coronary atherosclerosis with yoga lifestyle intervention, 2000, Manchanda).
If you have time for yoga class, or your martial arts training emphasizes stretching, that's great. Keep it up! But if you're not attending karate or yoga classes, then the Ready Set Go Fitness 10-Minute Stretching Routine may be for you.
Use dynamic stretching before games
Researchers show that athletes should not perform prolonged stretching routines before playing a game because it temporarily slows muscle activation. Dynamic stretching - Neck Circles, Arm Swings, Knee Rotations - may be better for pre-competition.
Prolonged stretching (stretch-and-hold "static" stretching) slightly decreases strength for up to an hour after stretching by slightly impairing muscle activation. (Reduced strength after passive stretch of the human plantar flexors, 2000, Fowles).
Static stretching builds flexibility and should be performed regularly, just not immediately before a big game.
Stretching as a Warm-up
Since warming up prior to anaerobic training is an absolute rule - never to be broken - stretching can be combined (multi-tasked) as part of the warm-up.
The goal of the warm-up is to get the blood flowing and raise body temperature (one degree) prior to high-intensity workouts and athletic competitions.
Stretch-hold Position
Gains in flexibility are dependent on the “duration” of stretch-hold position, and researchers show the best “stretch-hold position” (for time-spent) is 30 seconds. (The effect of time on static stretch on the flexibility of the hamstring muscles, 1994, Bandy). "Best" means optimal results for time-spent. You can get positive results with 2 minute stretch-holds, but 30 seconds yields positive benefits.
Remember to move slowly into the fully stretched-out position and hold it 30 seconds. Also, move just as slow out-of the the stretch-hold position. This type of stretching produces gains in flexibility, but it can cause injury, if you don't listen to your body and move in slow motion.
The take home
1. The best way to build flexibility is static stretching. And using the 30 second stretch-hold is shown to produce great results.
2. Static stretching can be used as part of a warm-up for training, however, static stretching will slightly slow you down for an hour afterwards so examine your training goals.
3. Dynamic stretching (arm swings, hip rotations, toe touches) will aid in the warm up process by increasing flexion in the joints and increasing body temperature. This method is preferred before athletic competition.
Have a great day!
Phil Campbell, M.S., M.A., FACHE
Author Ready, Set, GO! Synergy Fitness
Po BOX 253 Ripley, TN 38063
support@aftacertification.com
Copyright © 2004 American Fitness Training of Athletics
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Food Safety
Introduction
Knowledgeable LifeSmarts participants know that to keep themselves and others safe, it is important to be smart about the food they eat, follow safe food handling precautions, and observe the four Cs of food safety.
September is National Food Safety Education Month. Celebrate by reviewing the rules to food safety.
For More Information:
The National Consumers League has published a brochure entitled, "Bacterial Resistance: When Antibiotics Don't Work, A Consumer Guide to Protecting Your Family." You may read the brochure online or download a PDF version of the brochure at this link: http://www.nclnet.org/Resisttext.html
Additional Resources:
The Food Safety and Inspection Service, an arm of the US Department of Agriculture, has a number of consumer publications available at:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/consumerpubs.htm#TITLE
The federal government's gateway to food safety information compiles information from a number of federal and state government agencies
http://www.foodsafety.gov/
Fight Bac! Campaign includes curriculum resources for educators
http://www.fightbac.org/main.cfm
Food safety lessons are available online through Iowa State University Extension
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/Lesson/lessons.html
Mini-Quiz on Food Safety:
1. Most bacteria:
Are harmful to humans
Are harmless and even beneficial
Multiply very slowly
2. The worst thing that can happen to you if you eat food contaminated with botulism is:
A dry mouth
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Death
3. For food safety, it is recommended that food is not left out at room temperature for more than:
A half hour
An hour
Two hours
4. Bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses thrive in:
Salty conditions
Moist conditions
Acidic conditions
5. It has been estimated that proper hand-washing could eliminate this percentage of foodborne illness. Is it:
10 percent
25 percent
50 percent
6. The number one species consumed by Americans is:
Beef cattle
Pigs
Chicken
7. Which type of meat is most likely to be irradiated before you buy it?
Chicken
Beef
Bacon
8. Frozen food kept constantly at 0 degrees Fahrenheit will always be:
Of good quality
Safe to eat
Safe to eat and of good quality
9. What is true about frozen meat?
Nutrients are not destroyed
The nutritional value of frozen meat increases
Nutrients are negatively altered when frozen
10. You've just chopped meat on a cutting board. Now you need to chop vegetables for a salad. You should:
Wipe the cutting board off with water
Rinse the cutting board with cold water before cutting the vegetables
Wash the cutting board with hot soapy water
Answers
1. a. Are harmless and even beneficial
2. c. Death
3. c. Two hours
4. b. Moist conditions
5. c. 50 percent
6. c. Chicken
7. a. Chicken
8. b. Safe to eat
9. a. Nutrients are not destroyed
10. c. Wash the cutting board with hot soapy water
Important Terms to Know
Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms that are commonly found in most environments. Some bacteria can cause infectious diseases.
Campylobacter
Bacteria often found in contaminated poultry that can cause diarrhea, cramps and fever.
Cross-contamination
Transfer of bacteria from a food product, such as uncooked poultry, to other foods, hands or surfaces.
Danger Zone
The temperature range in which most bacteria can grow. Usually this is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and over 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
E. coli 0157:H7
E. coli is a type of bacteria that is normally found in the human colon and generally causes no harm. However, a particular virulent strain of E. coli, known as E. coli 0157:H7, can lead to bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and blood and kidney disorders. In rare cases, it has been fatal.
Expiration Date
The calendar date on the packaging of a food that indicates the last date a food should be eaten or used.
Hygiene
Practices, such as cleanliness and maintenance of skin, hair, and nails, that promote health and prevention of disease.
Microorganism: Microscopic-sized organisms, like bacteria, viruses or fungi.
Pathogen: Any disease-producing microorganism.
Recall
A voluntary action of removing a product from retail or distribution.
Salmonella: Bacteria which may be found in raw or undercooked foods, especially eggs, poultry, fruit and vegetables. A major cause of food poisoning that results in fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Salmonella infections range in severity and sometimes require hospitalization.
"Sell by" Date
A calendar date on the packaging of a food product that indicates the last day the product can be sold.
Knowledgeable LifeSmarts participants know that to keep themselves and others safe, it is important to be smart about the food they eat, follow safe food handling precautions, and observe the four Cs of food safety.
September is National Food Safety Education Month. Celebrate by reviewing the rules to food safety.
For More Information:
The National Consumers League has published a brochure entitled, "Bacterial Resistance: When Antibiotics Don't Work, A Consumer Guide to Protecting Your Family." You may read the brochure online or download a PDF version of the brochure at this link: http://www.nclnet.org/Resisttext.html
Additional Resources:
The Food Safety and Inspection Service, an arm of the US Department of Agriculture, has a number of consumer publications available at:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/consumerpubs.htm#TITLE
The federal government's gateway to food safety information compiles information from a number of federal and state government agencies
http://www.foodsafety.gov/
Fight Bac! Campaign includes curriculum resources for educators
http://www.fightbac.org/main.cfm
Food safety lessons are available online through Iowa State University Extension
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/Lesson/lessons.html
Mini-Quiz on Food Safety:
1. Most bacteria:
Are harmful to humans
Are harmless and even beneficial
Multiply very slowly
2. The worst thing that can happen to you if you eat food contaminated with botulism is:
A dry mouth
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Death
3. For food safety, it is recommended that food is not left out at room temperature for more than:
A half hour
An hour
Two hours
4. Bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses thrive in:
Salty conditions
Moist conditions
Acidic conditions
5. It has been estimated that proper hand-washing could eliminate this percentage of foodborne illness. Is it:
10 percent
25 percent
50 percent
6. The number one species consumed by Americans is:
Beef cattle
Pigs
Chicken
7. Which type of meat is most likely to be irradiated before you buy it?
Chicken
Beef
Bacon
8. Frozen food kept constantly at 0 degrees Fahrenheit will always be:
Of good quality
Safe to eat
Safe to eat and of good quality
9. What is true about frozen meat?
Nutrients are not destroyed
The nutritional value of frozen meat increases
Nutrients are negatively altered when frozen
10. You've just chopped meat on a cutting board. Now you need to chop vegetables for a salad. You should:
Wipe the cutting board off with water
Rinse the cutting board with cold water before cutting the vegetables
Wash the cutting board with hot soapy water
Answers
1. a. Are harmless and even beneficial
2. c. Death
3. c. Two hours
4. b. Moist conditions
5. c. 50 percent
6. c. Chicken
7. a. Chicken
8. b. Safe to eat
9. a. Nutrients are not destroyed
10. c. Wash the cutting board with hot soapy water
Important Terms to Know
Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms that are commonly found in most environments. Some bacteria can cause infectious diseases.
Campylobacter
Bacteria often found in contaminated poultry that can cause diarrhea, cramps and fever.
Cross-contamination
Transfer of bacteria from a food product, such as uncooked poultry, to other foods, hands or surfaces.
Danger Zone
The temperature range in which most bacteria can grow. Usually this is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and over 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
E. coli 0157:H7
E. coli is a type of bacteria that is normally found in the human colon and generally causes no harm. However, a particular virulent strain of E. coli, known as E. coli 0157:H7, can lead to bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and blood and kidney disorders. In rare cases, it has been fatal.
Expiration Date
The calendar date on the packaging of a food that indicates the last date a food should be eaten or used.
Hygiene
Practices, such as cleanliness and maintenance of skin, hair, and nails, that promote health and prevention of disease.
Microorganism: Microscopic-sized organisms, like bacteria, viruses or fungi.
Pathogen: Any disease-producing microorganism.
Recall
A voluntary action of removing a product from retail or distribution.
Salmonella: Bacteria which may be found in raw or undercooked foods, especially eggs, poultry, fruit and vegetables. A major cause of food poisoning that results in fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Salmonella infections range in severity and sometimes require hospitalization.
"Sell by" Date
A calendar date on the packaging of a food product that indicates the last day the product can be sold.
Smarts Medications - Weight Loss
The newest medications for weight loss sounds like a dieter’s dream. One makes you feel full before you have eaten much. Another blocks your body’s ability to absorb nearly a third of fat you eat.
If you are among those who can not lose weight on your own and the excess weight has produced medical problems, you may consider weight loss medications and combine with fewer calories and more activity to lose weight and improve your health.
Doctors today prescribe one of two drugs for weight loss. These drugs work in different ways.
The FDA approved a drug called Xenical (Orlistat), the first in a new class of weight loss medications. Unlike other drugs, which work through your central nervous system, Xenical is a non-systemic drug that acts only in your digestive tract and prevent up to 30 percent of fat being absorbed into your body.
The recommended dose is 120 milligrams up to three times a day with meals that contain fat.
Because your body does not absorb this drug into your bloodstream, you avoid potentially serious side effects such as heart valve disease. The side effects such as fatty or oily stools that you do experience are usually mild and temporary.
Studies show that these side effects might have some added benefit because they may discourage you from eating fatty foods. That’s a good news because to lose weight you must also reduce your calorie intake. As fat contain twice the calorie compared to protein and carbohydrates.
Sibutramine is a systemic drug that is absorbed into the bloodstream and acts in the brain mainly affecting serotonin and norepinephrine and makes you feel full more quickly.
It can cause a small increase in blood pressure. For some people, the increase can be high enough to warrant discontinuing the drug.
It is not recommended for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat or a history of stroke. If you do take Sibutramine, the FDA recommends that you carefully monitor your blood pressure.
The most common side effects noticed when you are on this drug are headache, dry mouth, constipation and insomnia.
Improving your health over the long haul is the most important reason for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Along the way feeling better physically, feeling better about yourself and perhaps looking better are not bad short term payoffs for taking on tough challenge. They may spur you on to reach your long-term goal.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist on weight loss medications that is safe for weight loss.
If you are among those who can not lose weight on your own and the excess weight has produced medical problems, you may consider weight loss medications and combine with fewer calories and more activity to lose weight and improve your health.
Doctors today prescribe one of two drugs for weight loss. These drugs work in different ways.
The FDA approved a drug called Xenical (Orlistat), the first in a new class of weight loss medications. Unlike other drugs, which work through your central nervous system, Xenical is a non-systemic drug that acts only in your digestive tract and prevent up to 30 percent of fat being absorbed into your body.
The recommended dose is 120 milligrams up to three times a day with meals that contain fat.
Because your body does not absorb this drug into your bloodstream, you avoid potentially serious side effects such as heart valve disease. The side effects such as fatty or oily stools that you do experience are usually mild and temporary.
Studies show that these side effects might have some added benefit because they may discourage you from eating fatty foods. That’s a good news because to lose weight you must also reduce your calorie intake. As fat contain twice the calorie compared to protein and carbohydrates.
Sibutramine is a systemic drug that is absorbed into the bloodstream and acts in the brain mainly affecting serotonin and norepinephrine and makes you feel full more quickly.
It can cause a small increase in blood pressure. For some people, the increase can be high enough to warrant discontinuing the drug.
It is not recommended for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat or a history of stroke. If you do take Sibutramine, the FDA recommends that you carefully monitor your blood pressure.
The most common side effects noticed when you are on this drug are headache, dry mouth, constipation and insomnia.
Improving your health over the long haul is the most important reason for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Along the way feeling better physically, feeling better about yourself and perhaps looking better are not bad short term payoffs for taking on tough challenge. They may spur you on to reach your long-term goal.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist on weight loss medications that is safe for weight loss.
Mesothelioma Asbestos
Mesothelioma Asbestos Online is an education-based resource to assist individuals who may be at risk for mesothelioma, asbestosis, or asbestos-related pleural disease. Our Web site contains sections explaining the dangers of mesothelioma, the medical issues involved, available treatment options, links to cancer societies and support groups, as well as mesothelioma and asbestos lawsuit information.
Mesothelioma is an extremely dangerous form of lung cancer that derives from exposure to certain asbestos fibers that penetrate deep within the layers of the lungs. The body is unable to dispel the fibers, which eventually cause an inflammatory condition in the lungs. This condition is thought to be responsible for the resulting tumor that can form either around the lining of the lungs (pleura), the abdomen (peritoneum) or around the heart (pericardium). The tumor is very difficult to expunge from the body and can destroy these vital organs.
Mesothelioma is an extremely dangerous form of lung cancer that derives from exposure to certain asbestos fibers that penetrate deep within the layers of the lungs. The body is unable to dispel the fibers, which eventually cause an inflammatory condition in the lungs. This condition is thought to be responsible for the resulting tumor that can form either around the lining of the lungs (pleura), the abdomen (peritoneum) or around the heart (pericardium). The tumor is very difficult to expunge from the body and can destroy these vital organs.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
ACNE
Acne is caused from imbalances and impurities within the body, and that's why we treat the problem an internal cleansing treatment that goes right to the source and fights acne before it even begins.
How To Avoid Food Poisoning
The bacteria that cause poisoning are everywhere in the environment, but you can take steps to help avoid infection. When Shopping Buy meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, eggs and freshly prepared foods from clean, reliable sources, and check the expiration date on packaged goods. Buy clean, uncracked eggs that have been held under refrigeration. (For more about eggs, see "Egg Safety" below.) Avoid foods with damaged packaging, such as dented or bulging cans. Don't buy any packaged food that is leaking or spilling its contents.
Put frozen foods into your cart last. Check packaging: Frozen food should feel solid, and the package should be clean. A discolored package may have been thawed and refrozen. From market to home Pack frozen and refrigerated items together in the same shopping bag to keep them cool on the way home. Take all groceries home immediately, especially during warmer months. Unpack and store groceries as soon as you get them home, especially refrigerated and frozen foods. Store refrigerated and frozen food in original packaging, unless the wrapping is torn. Be sure your refrigerator temperature is set between 34?and 40?and the freezer at 0?or less.
In your kitchen, wash your hands before and after preparing food. Keep all appliances, utensils, work surfaces, dish towels, cloths and sponges clean. Avoid cross-contamination from raw food, such as meat or eggs, to cooked foods by using separate cutting boards, knives, bowls and other tools. If you don't have separate tools, be sure to wash thoroughly any items that touch raw animal products before using them with other foods.
Thaw meat, poultry and fish in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. Marinate meat in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. If you use the marinade to baste the meat during cooking, boil the marinade first for a few minutes to kill any bacteria introduced by the raw meat. Never put cooked meat back on a platter that held raw meat, unless the platter is thoroughly cleaned first. Cook meat thoroughly. The internal temperature of veal, pork and lamb should be at least 160? Beef should be cooked to about 170?and chicken until its internal temperature reaches 185?
Avoid raw eggs and foods made with raw eggs, such as fresh mayonnaise and Caesar salad dressing. Don't lick the beaters or bowl of a cake or cookie batter that contains raw egg. (The kids will protest, but better safe than sorry.) If you find a cracked egg in a carton, discard it. Keep cold foods at temperatures below 40?and hot foods above 140.?Most bacteria thrive at temperatures between these two extremes. Divide leftover food into small portions for quick cooling, and refrigerate or freeze as soon as possible after a meal.
Put frozen foods into your cart last. Check packaging: Frozen food should feel solid, and the package should be clean. A discolored package may have been thawed and refrozen. From market to home Pack frozen and refrigerated items together in the same shopping bag to keep them cool on the way home. Take all groceries home immediately, especially during warmer months. Unpack and store groceries as soon as you get them home, especially refrigerated and frozen foods. Store refrigerated and frozen food in original packaging, unless the wrapping is torn. Be sure your refrigerator temperature is set between 34?and 40?and the freezer at 0?or less.
In your kitchen, wash your hands before and after preparing food. Keep all appliances, utensils, work surfaces, dish towels, cloths and sponges clean. Avoid cross-contamination from raw food, such as meat or eggs, to cooked foods by using separate cutting boards, knives, bowls and other tools. If you don't have separate tools, be sure to wash thoroughly any items that touch raw animal products before using them with other foods.
Thaw meat, poultry and fish in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. Marinate meat in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. If you use the marinade to baste the meat during cooking, boil the marinade first for a few minutes to kill any bacteria introduced by the raw meat. Never put cooked meat back on a platter that held raw meat, unless the platter is thoroughly cleaned first. Cook meat thoroughly. The internal temperature of veal, pork and lamb should be at least 160? Beef should be cooked to about 170?and chicken until its internal temperature reaches 185?
Avoid raw eggs and foods made with raw eggs, such as fresh mayonnaise and Caesar salad dressing. Don't lick the beaters or bowl of a cake or cookie batter that contains raw egg. (The kids will protest, but better safe than sorry.) If you find a cracked egg in a carton, discard it. Keep cold foods at temperatures below 40?and hot foods above 140.?Most bacteria thrive at temperatures between these two extremes. Divide leftover food into small portions for quick cooling, and refrigerate or freeze as soon as possible after a meal.
Herbal Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4 billion people, 80 percent of the world population, presently use herbal medicine for some aspect of primary health care. Herbal medicine is a major component in all indigenous people's traditional medicine and a common element in Ayurvedic, homeopathic, naturopathic, traditional oriental and Native American Indian medicine.
ORGANIC VITAMIN
It has long been known that healthful habits are essential to cardiac health. Regular exercise, not smoking, and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber have all been shown in numerous studies to be effective means for protecting the heart. Several nutrients have been identified as critical components of a heart-healthy diet. These include folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium, and antioxidant such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium. High intake of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 can reduce levels of homocysteine in the blood, and thereby lower the risk of heart disease. High dietary and supplemental intake of antioxidant nutrients have also been found to be protective in some, but not all, studies. Multivitamin supplements generally contain B-vitamins (including folic acid), vitamin C, and vitamin E, and many also contain trace minerals and other nutrients. Three studies, all conducted in the United States, have examined the effect of multivitamin use on the risk of heart disease; one showed a protective effect but the others did not.
The current study was conducted in Sweden. Participants included 1,296 men and women who had experienced a first heart attack more than one month previously. They were compared with 1,685 men and women who had never experienced a heart attack. All of the participants answered a detailed questionnaire regarding physical activity, diet, smoking, and use of supplements. The use of multivitamin supplements was associated with a significant reduction in risk of nonfatal heart attack. Men taking multivitamin supplements were 22% less likely to experience a nonfatal heart attack than men who did not. In women, the risk reduction was 33%.
The results of this study suggest that the use of multivitamin supplements reduces the risk of nonfatal heart attack, adding to the evidence that multivitamin supplements might prevent heart disease. Controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings. In contrast to previous studies, the participants in the current study were drawn from a population known to consume relatively few fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, dietary consumption of folic acid is likely to be lower in Sweden than in the United States, where commonly eaten foods are fortified with this nutrient. Future studies may determine whether some populations benefit more than others from multivitamin supplement use.
Maureen Williams, ND, received her bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She has a private practice in Quechee, Vermont, and does extensive work with traditional herbal medicine in Guatemala and Honduras.
Nutripak MultiVitamin Organic, Food BoundDoctor Recommended Buy Wholesale Here! www.30dayvitamins.com
Testimonials have also been impressive. A female biophysicist had a state of the art, highly sophisticated GDV analyzer that measures and analyzes the energies in the human body. With lumps and pain in her breasts, her GDV's cancer readings were sky high. Three weeks after starting on the Cellular Zeolite, taking it at the suggested therapeutic level, her lumps were gone, as was the pain. And the GDV machine showed there was no cancer in her body. Bladder Cancer Testimonial:
"Last January (2005) my father-in-law had another surgery for bladder cancer. In this, and the previous surgeries, tumors were found and treated. Since last January he has worn a catheter bag to collect his urine. A few months ago his catheter bag began to have blood in it. He continued to pass more and more blood, accompanied by a foul odor. "After testing his urine and blood, his doctor told him the cancer was back. The doctor explained that radiation treatments would likely follow the surgery, and maybe chemotherapy after that. Surgery was scheduled for Friday Sept. 2nd. "On Saturday Aug. 20th we got some Cellular Zeolite to him. In FOUR DAYS the bleeding STOPPED and the catheter bag remained clear of any blood. After a week on it, he woke one morning and his catheter bag was full of a sticky ugly gunk, and had a terrible odor. The catheter bags and tubes could not be cleaned, and had to be discarded and replaced. From that point on there has been NO blood or odor in his catheter bag."Friday, September 2nd, Carl underwent surgery. His doctor was surprised to find NO Tumors in his bladder! He said he was just sure there would be tumors there. Carl has also experienced an increase in energy since taking the Cellular Zeolite."- Ron W. Another man had testicular cancer with three tumors confirmed by cat scan. He was scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks. He started using Cellular Zeolite a few days later. When he went in for surgery, on checking for exact tumor locations by cat scan - nothing was found. A big turn around in only a couple of weeks, though most people take longer to see results, and thus it makes sense to add on the powdered Zeolite because more zeolite works better or faster. There are just small amounts of zeolite in Cellular Zeolite, 24 mgs for every 3 drops. The key to why Cellular Zeolite works so powerfully is that it is a micronized, activated formulation. Zeolite is a negatively charged volcanic mineral that naturally attracts positively charged toxins to it, and traps them in its cage-like structure. When zeolite is dug out of the ground, it will often have heavy metals bound up with it because it has an affinity to heavy metals. In making Cellular Zeolite, the zeolite is heated and cooled in a four day process to purify it of all toxins, and to give it a small amount of calcium, potassium and magnesium for ionic exchange. In addition, Cellular Zeolite's heating and cleaning process makes a smaller molecular size zeolite that enables it to better travel throughout the body. Studies show that when you take measured quantity of Cellular Zeolite, 40% shows up in the stools -- meaning it works in the intestinal tract -- and 60% is found in the urine, meaning it gets into the bloodstream and works on cancer throughout the body. Zeolite's ionic charge turns slightly positive when it is full of the positively charged toxins it has captured. Normal cells have a neutral charge while cancer cells have a slightly negative electrical charge. So the now slightly positively charged zeolite molecule is attracted to cancer cells. Once inside the cancer cells, it does a couple of things that kill the cancer cells. Zeolite activates the p21 gene. The function of the p21 gene is to tell the cancer cell to die. P21 acts as a tumor suppressor as it controls cell cycle progression. The activation of P21 appears to halt the growth of tumors by directly suppressing growth signals. In in-vitro studies, all cancer cells tested were destroyed in 72 hour. There are no side effects because it specifically targets cancer cells as it is not attracted to normal healthy cells. According to the patent, once it is pulled inside the cell, the tri metallic part of the zeolite molecule can destroy the nucleus and cytoplasmic organelles. In some cases the cancer cells were destroyed in an outward burst of the cytoplasm by increased osmotic pressure. In other cases cells were totally destroyed by cell wall and membrane collapse after the nucleus is destroyed.Most often, after the nucleus and the cytoplasm are destroyed, the entire cellular contents dissipate into the surrounding environment. The membrane of these now dead cancer cells remain intact, but no cellular structures are left. The research shows that Cellular Zeolite works on the receptor sites, cell wall membrane proteins, and surface chemistry of the cancer cell only. It does not effect ordinary, healthy cells.
The current study was conducted in Sweden. Participants included 1,296 men and women who had experienced a first heart attack more than one month previously. They were compared with 1,685 men and women who had never experienced a heart attack. All of the participants answered a detailed questionnaire regarding physical activity, diet, smoking, and use of supplements. The use of multivitamin supplements was associated with a significant reduction in risk of nonfatal heart attack. Men taking multivitamin supplements were 22% less likely to experience a nonfatal heart attack than men who did not. In women, the risk reduction was 33%.
The results of this study suggest that the use of multivitamin supplements reduces the risk of nonfatal heart attack, adding to the evidence that multivitamin supplements might prevent heart disease. Controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings. In contrast to previous studies, the participants in the current study were drawn from a population known to consume relatively few fruits and vegetables. Furthermore, dietary consumption of folic acid is likely to be lower in Sweden than in the United States, where commonly eaten foods are fortified with this nutrient. Future studies may determine whether some populations benefit more than others from multivitamin supplement use.
Maureen Williams, ND, received her bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She has a private practice in Quechee, Vermont, and does extensive work with traditional herbal medicine in Guatemala and Honduras.
Nutripak MultiVitamin Organic, Food BoundDoctor Recommended Buy Wholesale Here! www.30dayvitamins.com
Testimonials have also been impressive. A female biophysicist had a state of the art, highly sophisticated GDV analyzer that measures and analyzes the energies in the human body. With lumps and pain in her breasts, her GDV's cancer readings were sky high. Three weeks after starting on the Cellular Zeolite, taking it at the suggested therapeutic level, her lumps were gone, as was the pain. And the GDV machine showed there was no cancer in her body. Bladder Cancer Testimonial:
"Last January (2005) my father-in-law had another surgery for bladder cancer. In this, and the previous surgeries, tumors were found and treated. Since last January he has worn a catheter bag to collect his urine. A few months ago his catheter bag began to have blood in it. He continued to pass more and more blood, accompanied by a foul odor. "After testing his urine and blood, his doctor told him the cancer was back. The doctor explained that radiation treatments would likely follow the surgery, and maybe chemotherapy after that. Surgery was scheduled for Friday Sept. 2nd. "On Saturday Aug. 20th we got some Cellular Zeolite to him. In FOUR DAYS the bleeding STOPPED and the catheter bag remained clear of any blood. After a week on it, he woke one morning and his catheter bag was full of a sticky ugly gunk, and had a terrible odor. The catheter bags and tubes could not be cleaned, and had to be discarded and replaced. From that point on there has been NO blood or odor in his catheter bag."Friday, September 2nd, Carl underwent surgery. His doctor was surprised to find NO Tumors in his bladder! He said he was just sure there would be tumors there. Carl has also experienced an increase in energy since taking the Cellular Zeolite."- Ron W. Another man had testicular cancer with three tumors confirmed by cat scan. He was scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks. He started using Cellular Zeolite a few days later. When he went in for surgery, on checking for exact tumor locations by cat scan - nothing was found. A big turn around in only a couple of weeks, though most people take longer to see results, and thus it makes sense to add on the powdered Zeolite because more zeolite works better or faster. There are just small amounts of zeolite in Cellular Zeolite, 24 mgs for every 3 drops. The key to why Cellular Zeolite works so powerfully is that it is a micronized, activated formulation. Zeolite is a negatively charged volcanic mineral that naturally attracts positively charged toxins to it, and traps them in its cage-like structure. When zeolite is dug out of the ground, it will often have heavy metals bound up with it because it has an affinity to heavy metals. In making Cellular Zeolite, the zeolite is heated and cooled in a four day process to purify it of all toxins, and to give it a small amount of calcium, potassium and magnesium for ionic exchange. In addition, Cellular Zeolite's heating and cleaning process makes a smaller molecular size zeolite that enables it to better travel throughout the body. Studies show that when you take measured quantity of Cellular Zeolite, 40% shows up in the stools -- meaning it works in the intestinal tract -- and 60% is found in the urine, meaning it gets into the bloodstream and works on cancer throughout the body. Zeolite's ionic charge turns slightly positive when it is full of the positively charged toxins it has captured. Normal cells have a neutral charge while cancer cells have a slightly negative electrical charge. So the now slightly positively charged zeolite molecule is attracted to cancer cells. Once inside the cancer cells, it does a couple of things that kill the cancer cells. Zeolite activates the p21 gene. The function of the p21 gene is to tell the cancer cell to die. P21 acts as a tumor suppressor as it controls cell cycle progression. The activation of P21 appears to halt the growth of tumors by directly suppressing growth signals. In in-vitro studies, all cancer cells tested were destroyed in 72 hour. There are no side effects because it specifically targets cancer cells as it is not attracted to normal healthy cells. According to the patent, once it is pulled inside the cell, the tri metallic part of the zeolite molecule can destroy the nucleus and cytoplasmic organelles. In some cases the cancer cells were destroyed in an outward burst of the cytoplasm by increased osmotic pressure. In other cases cells were totally destroyed by cell wall and membrane collapse after the nucleus is destroyed.Most often, after the nucleus and the cytoplasm are destroyed, the entire cellular contents dissipate into the surrounding environment. The membrane of these now dead cancer cells remain intact, but no cellular structures are left. The research shows that Cellular Zeolite works on the receptor sites, cell wall membrane proteins, and surface chemistry of the cancer cell only. It does not effect ordinary, healthy cells.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
EAT SMART TO LIVE SMART
A balanced diet and exercise regime might take a little bit more work and effort but the benefits you reap for a happy, healthy life will be a hundredfold. Here’s how you and your family can eat smart and live happily.
Most of the time, we know that we need a diverse set of foods and nutrients to complete a balanced diet and lifestyle, but with hectic lifestyles and less time on our hands, shortcuts seem to be a better option on most days. Too often we compromise the proper variety and balance of nutrients our body needs for quick, convenient meals.
The good news is, at McDonald’s you don’t need to sacrifice nutrition for convenience. All the ingredients that go into McDonald’s meals are the normal stuff that you will get at the supermarket such as bread, chicken, fish, meat, potato, tomato, lettuce and many more, so rest assured, your meals at McDonald’s contain the necessary daily nutrients you and your family need. You can obtain the nutrition information from any McDonald’s restaurants to help you plan a balanced diet.
Nutrition balance is particularly important for your kids. As protein is especially essential for a child’s growth and development, give them a good range from various sources such as eggs, chicken, fish, beef or even lentils and soya-based products. At McDonald’s they’re spoilt for choice with Happy Meal selections like Chicken McNuggets, Ayam Goreng McD, Cheeseburger and Grilled Chicken Burger.
Fruits and vegetables are another crucial element of your child’s daily diet but it may be a challenge to get them to agree to that. Now there’s even a Happy Meal side option of Corn Cup to help your kids get their daily serving of vegetables (one serving is three quarters of a mug). Have your children go for fruits or veggie sticks whenever they’re hungry throughout the day. Choose bright-colored fruits and veggies cut into interesting shapes for them to enjoy. Instead of carbonated drinks, fruit juices are just as flavorful, plus they’re bursting with vitamins. Soya bean milk is also a source of liquid protein goodness.
Most of the time, the problem also lies in overindulging and eating too much. Part of learning to eat smart is to understand the limits of your stomach – enjoy what you eat, but listen to your body when it tells you that you’ve head enough; stop when you’re full! This way, you can eat the things you like while keeping it in manageable, moderate servings. Encourage your children to stop when they’re full. If not, they develop habits of eating more than they should at a young age. McDonald’s Happy Meal contains a complete meal of just the right portion to suit your child’s needs and taste buds.
Eating smart for you and your family isn’t actually all that hard – while a part of it is making the right choices in your food options, it is more important to listen to your own body’s needs and encouraging good eating habits in your kids while they’re still young.
Tips for getting ahead in health
Eat according to your needs. An individual's nutrient and calorie needs vary according to age and level of physical activity. Growing children, adolescents and women, for instance, need more calcium for healthy bones. Young children, teenage girls and young women should eat enough iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, eggs and whole grain products. Growing kids need lots of protein while vitamins are essential for optimum health.
Drink heaps of water. You need at least 6 to 8 (confirm 6-8) glasses of water a day. Fluid can also come from other beverages, fruits and vegetables. Enjoy a variety of choices at McDonald’s such as Ribena blackcurrant juice, orange juice, water, MILO and many more.
Watch how much salt you’re consuming. Sodium is vital for your body to function properly. However, only a very small amount of sodium is needed. Excessive sodium intake is associated with the incidence of high blood pressure. You can ask for your French Fries without salt.
Don’t skip meals! Your body needs a certain amount of nutrients and calories a day, so cutting down your intake by skipping meals deprives your body of what it needs and you risk overeating at your next meal. Also, never miss breakfast. It is important for kick-starting your metabolism and giving you a good start to the day. Have a hearty breakfast at McDonald’s with either the Sausage McMuffin, McEgg Muffin or try the Bubur Ayam McD for local flavor
Turn meals into an enjoyable experience, not just something to fill your stomach. Make mealtimes a time for you and your family to spend quality time together – this sets a good example for cultivating good eating habits in your children and encourages varied, balanced eating. Eat out occasionally for a change; bring the kids out to McDonald’s where there are food options for the whole family.
Be active! Apart from having nutritionally balanced meals, children need regular exercise to stay healthy and happy too. Remember, ENERGY IN = ENERGY OUT, so any extra calories consumed have to be burned off to keep your child in shape. Encourage your child to take up a sport.
Most of the time, we know that we need a diverse set of foods and nutrients to complete a balanced diet and lifestyle, but with hectic lifestyles and less time on our hands, shortcuts seem to be a better option on most days. Too often we compromise the proper variety and balance of nutrients our body needs for quick, convenient meals.
The good news is, at McDonald’s you don’t need to sacrifice nutrition for convenience. All the ingredients that go into McDonald’s meals are the normal stuff that you will get at the supermarket such as bread, chicken, fish, meat, potato, tomato, lettuce and many more, so rest assured, your meals at McDonald’s contain the necessary daily nutrients you and your family need. You can obtain the nutrition information from any McDonald’s restaurants to help you plan a balanced diet.
Nutrition balance is particularly important for your kids. As protein is especially essential for a child’s growth and development, give them a good range from various sources such as eggs, chicken, fish, beef or even lentils and soya-based products. At McDonald’s they’re spoilt for choice with Happy Meal selections like Chicken McNuggets, Ayam Goreng McD, Cheeseburger and Grilled Chicken Burger.
Fruits and vegetables are another crucial element of your child’s daily diet but it may be a challenge to get them to agree to that. Now there’s even a Happy Meal side option of Corn Cup to help your kids get their daily serving of vegetables (one serving is three quarters of a mug). Have your children go for fruits or veggie sticks whenever they’re hungry throughout the day. Choose bright-colored fruits and veggies cut into interesting shapes for them to enjoy. Instead of carbonated drinks, fruit juices are just as flavorful, plus they’re bursting with vitamins. Soya bean milk is also a source of liquid protein goodness.
Most of the time, the problem also lies in overindulging and eating too much. Part of learning to eat smart is to understand the limits of your stomach – enjoy what you eat, but listen to your body when it tells you that you’ve head enough; stop when you’re full! This way, you can eat the things you like while keeping it in manageable, moderate servings. Encourage your children to stop when they’re full. If not, they develop habits of eating more than they should at a young age. McDonald’s Happy Meal contains a complete meal of just the right portion to suit your child’s needs and taste buds.
Eating smart for you and your family isn’t actually all that hard – while a part of it is making the right choices in your food options, it is more important to listen to your own body’s needs and encouraging good eating habits in your kids while they’re still young.
Tips for getting ahead in health
Eat according to your needs. An individual's nutrient and calorie needs vary according to age and level of physical activity. Growing children, adolescents and women, for instance, need more calcium for healthy bones. Young children, teenage girls and young women should eat enough iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, eggs and whole grain products. Growing kids need lots of protein while vitamins are essential for optimum health.
Drink heaps of water. You need at least 6 to 8 (confirm 6-8) glasses of water a day. Fluid can also come from other beverages, fruits and vegetables. Enjoy a variety of choices at McDonald’s such as Ribena blackcurrant juice, orange juice, water, MILO and many more.
Watch how much salt you’re consuming. Sodium is vital for your body to function properly. However, only a very small amount of sodium is needed. Excessive sodium intake is associated with the incidence of high blood pressure. You can ask for your French Fries without salt.
Don’t skip meals! Your body needs a certain amount of nutrients and calories a day, so cutting down your intake by skipping meals deprives your body of what it needs and you risk overeating at your next meal. Also, never miss breakfast. It is important for kick-starting your metabolism and giving you a good start to the day. Have a hearty breakfast at McDonald’s with either the Sausage McMuffin, McEgg Muffin or try the Bubur Ayam McD for local flavor
Turn meals into an enjoyable experience, not just something to fill your stomach. Make mealtimes a time for you and your family to spend quality time together – this sets a good example for cultivating good eating habits in your children and encourages varied, balanced eating. Eat out occasionally for a change; bring the kids out to McDonald’s where there are food options for the whole family.
Be active! Apart from having nutritionally balanced meals, children need regular exercise to stay healthy and happy too. Remember, ENERGY IN = ENERGY OUT, so any extra calories consumed have to be burned off to keep your child in shape. Encourage your child to take up a sport.
EAT SMART TO LIVE SMART
A balanced diet and exercise regime might take a little bit more work and effort but the benefits you reap for a happy, healthy life will be a hundredfold. Here’s how you and your family can eat smart and live happily.
Most of the time, we know that we need a diverse set of foods and nutrients to complete a balanced diet and lifestyle, but with hectic lifestyles and less time on our hands, shortcuts seem to be a better option on most days. Too often we compromise the proper variety and balance of nutrients our body needs for quick, convenient meals.
The good news is, at McDonald’s you don’t need to sacrifice nutrition for convenience. All the ingredients that go into McDonald’s meals are the normal stuff that you will get at the supermarket such as bread, chicken, fish, meat, potato, tomato, lettuce and many more, so rest assured, your meals at McDonald’s contain the necessary daily nutrients you and your family need. You can obtain the nutrition information from any McDonald’s restaurants to help you plan a balanced diet.
Nutrition balance is particularly important for your kids. As protein is especially essential for a child’s growth and development, give them a good range from various sources such as eggs, chicken, fish, beef or even lentils and soya-based products. At McDonald’s they’re spoilt for choice with Happy Meal selections like Chicken McNuggets, Ayam Goreng McD, Cheeseburger and Grilled Chicken Burger.
Fruits and vegetables are another crucial element of your child’s daily diet but it may be a challenge to get them to agree to that. Now there’s even a Happy Meal side option of Corn Cup to help your kids get their daily serving of vegetables (one serving is three quarters of a mug). Have your children go for fruits or veggie sticks whenever they’re hungry throughout the day. Choose bright-colored fruits and veggies cut into interesting shapes for them to enjoy. Instead of carbonated drinks, fruit juices are just as flavorful, plus they’re bursting with vitamins. Soya bean milk is also a source of liquid protein goodness.
Most of the time, the problem also lies in overindulging and eating too much. Part of learning to eat smart is to understand the limits of your stomach – enjoy what you eat, but listen to your body when it tells you that you’ve head enough; stop when you’re full! This way, you can eat the things you like while keeping it in manageable, moderate servings. Encourage your children to stop when they’re full. If not, they develop habits of eating more than they should at a young age. McDonald’s Happy Meal contains a complete meal of just the right portion to suit your child’s needs and taste buds.
Eating smart for you and your family isn’t actually all that hard – while a part of it is making the right choices in your food options, it is more important to listen to your own body’s needs and encouraging good eating habits in your kids while they’re still young.
Tips for getting ahead in health
Eat according to your needs. An individual's nutrient and calorie needs vary according to age and level of physical activity. Growing children, adolescents and women, for instance, need more calcium for healthy bones. Young children, teenage girls and young women should eat enough iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, eggs and whole grain products. Growing kids need lots of protein while vitamins are essential for optimum health.
Drink heaps of water. You need at least 6 to 8 (confirm 6-8) glasses of water a day. Fluid can also come from other beverages, fruits and vegetables. Enjoy a variety of choices at McDonald’s such as Ribena blackcurrant juice, orange juice, water, MILO and many more.
Watch how much salt you’re consuming. Sodium is vital for your body to function properly. However, only a very small amount of sodium is needed. Excessive sodium intake is associated with the incidence of high blood pressure. You can ask for your French Fries without salt.
Don’t skip meals! Your body needs a certain amount of nutrients and calories a day, so cutting down your intake by skipping meals deprives your body of what it needs and you risk overeating at your next meal. Also, never miss breakfast. It is important for kick-starting your metabolism and giving you a good start to the day. Have a hearty breakfast at McDonald’s with either the Sausage McMuffin, McEgg Muffin or try the Bubur Ayam McD for local flavor
Turn meals into an enjoyable experience, not just something to fill your stomach. Make mealtimes a time for you and your family to spend quality time together – this sets a good example for cultivating good eating habits in your children and encourages varied, balanced eating. Eat out occasionally for a change; bring the kids out to McDonald’s where there are food options for the whole family.
Be active! Apart from having nutritionally balanced meals, children need regular exercise to stay healthy and happy too. Remember, ENERGY IN = ENERGY OUT, so any extra calories consumed have to be burned off to keep your child in shape. Encourage your child to take up a sport.
Most of the time, we know that we need a diverse set of foods and nutrients to complete a balanced diet and lifestyle, but with hectic lifestyles and less time on our hands, shortcuts seem to be a better option on most days. Too often we compromise the proper variety and balance of nutrients our body needs for quick, convenient meals.
The good news is, at McDonald’s you don’t need to sacrifice nutrition for convenience. All the ingredients that go into McDonald’s meals are the normal stuff that you will get at the supermarket such as bread, chicken, fish, meat, potato, tomato, lettuce and many more, so rest assured, your meals at McDonald’s contain the necessary daily nutrients you and your family need. You can obtain the nutrition information from any McDonald’s restaurants to help you plan a balanced diet.
Nutrition balance is particularly important for your kids. As protein is especially essential for a child’s growth and development, give them a good range from various sources such as eggs, chicken, fish, beef or even lentils and soya-based products. At McDonald’s they’re spoilt for choice with Happy Meal selections like Chicken McNuggets, Ayam Goreng McD, Cheeseburger and Grilled Chicken Burger.
Fruits and vegetables are another crucial element of your child’s daily diet but it may be a challenge to get them to agree to that. Now there’s even a Happy Meal side option of Corn Cup to help your kids get their daily serving of vegetables (one serving is three quarters of a mug). Have your children go for fruits or veggie sticks whenever they’re hungry throughout the day. Choose bright-colored fruits and veggies cut into interesting shapes for them to enjoy. Instead of carbonated drinks, fruit juices are just as flavorful, plus they’re bursting with vitamins. Soya bean milk is also a source of liquid protein goodness.
Most of the time, the problem also lies in overindulging and eating too much. Part of learning to eat smart is to understand the limits of your stomach – enjoy what you eat, but listen to your body when it tells you that you’ve head enough; stop when you’re full! This way, you can eat the things you like while keeping it in manageable, moderate servings. Encourage your children to stop when they’re full. If not, they develop habits of eating more than they should at a young age. McDonald’s Happy Meal contains a complete meal of just the right portion to suit your child’s needs and taste buds.
Eating smart for you and your family isn’t actually all that hard – while a part of it is making the right choices in your food options, it is more important to listen to your own body’s needs and encouraging good eating habits in your kids while they’re still young.
Tips for getting ahead in health
Eat according to your needs. An individual's nutrient and calorie needs vary according to age and level of physical activity. Growing children, adolescents and women, for instance, need more calcium for healthy bones. Young children, teenage girls and young women should eat enough iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, eggs and whole grain products. Growing kids need lots of protein while vitamins are essential for optimum health.
Drink heaps of water. You need at least 6 to 8 (confirm 6-8) glasses of water a day. Fluid can also come from other beverages, fruits and vegetables. Enjoy a variety of choices at McDonald’s such as Ribena blackcurrant juice, orange juice, water, MILO and many more.
Watch how much salt you’re consuming. Sodium is vital for your body to function properly. However, only a very small amount of sodium is needed. Excessive sodium intake is associated with the incidence of high blood pressure. You can ask for your French Fries without salt.
Don’t skip meals! Your body needs a certain amount of nutrients and calories a day, so cutting down your intake by skipping meals deprives your body of what it needs and you risk overeating at your next meal. Also, never miss breakfast. It is important for kick-starting your metabolism and giving you a good start to the day. Have a hearty breakfast at McDonald’s with either the Sausage McMuffin, McEgg Muffin or try the Bubur Ayam McD for local flavor
Turn meals into an enjoyable experience, not just something to fill your stomach. Make mealtimes a time for you and your family to spend quality time together – this sets a good example for cultivating good eating habits in your children and encourages varied, balanced eating. Eat out occasionally for a change; bring the kids out to McDonald’s where there are food options for the whole family.
Be active! Apart from having nutritionally balanced meals, children need regular exercise to stay healthy and happy too. Remember, ENERGY IN = ENERGY OUT, so any extra calories consumed have to be burned off to keep your child in shape. Encourage your child to take up a sport.
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