tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28862794410975071072024-03-12T18:16:39.487-07:00Health And FitnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-49254092238318058642012-11-07T08:23:00.000-08:002012-11-08T08:24:01.905-08:00Nutritional Supplements Will Improve Your Health<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
The American Medical Association now recommends that everyone take nutritional supplements every day.<br />
With
this change in policy, the AMA is now in agreement with what leading
nutritionists and nutritional research scientists have been saying for
years.<br />
This reversal of policy is in agreement with what
nutritional scientists have been stressing for years; our diets are so
lacking in nutrients that they are the major cause of disease.<br />
Our
bodies are "closed systems"; that is, every nutrient needed for growth,
health, wellness, and even survival must come from the food we eat.<br />
Because of this we must look at the foods we eat as a measure of our health, especially our long term health.<br />
As early as 1936 the Government reported on the impact of depleted soils. One excerpt from this report states:<br />
"It
is bad news to learn from our leading authorities that 99% of the
American people are deficient in these minerals, and that a marked
deficiency in anyone of the more important minerals actually results in
disease. Any upset of the balance, any considerable lack of one or
another element, however microscopic the body requirement may be, and we
sicken, suffer, and shorten our lives."<br />
Diseases that we know
today to be the leading cause of death; heart disease, cancer, stroke,
Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, etc., were virtually unknown 50 years
ago.<br />
Leading research scientists have demonstrated a direct link between these diseases and the food we eat.<br />
Their virtually unanimous conclusion is that we simply do not get sufficient nutrients today necessary for a healthy long life.<br />
Their
conclusion is now supported by the AMA. To overcome the deficiencies
their recommendation is to add nutritional supplements to everyone's
daily diet.<br />
While the most commonly recognized nutritional
supplements are vitamins, many more nutrients are classified as
nutritional supplements. They include:<br />
1) Minerals,<br />
2) Amino acids,<br />
3) Enzymes,<br />
4) Essential fatty acids,<br />
5) Fiber<br />
The
basic problem is that the only source of these nutrients that are
absolutely essential for our health and wellbeing is the food we eat.<br />
The
primary source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that our bodies
need for good health come from our farm soils. Today these are so
depleted of nutrients that we simply don't get what we need.<br />
On
top of that, the way we cook our food destroys any enzymes that might be
available. Any cooking above 119 degrees F destroys enzymes.<br />
The bottom line is that our food no longer is capable of providing the essential elements our bodies need.<br />
Over 43% of Americans now take some form of nutritional supplements and this number is growing as the population ages.<br />
This means that a large portion of Americans acknowledge some vitamin or mineral deficiency.<br />
This is both a good thing and potentially hazardous to our health.<br />
Taking
a vitamin is certainly a step in the right direction; however it
probably is an insufficient. It can even be argued that taking only one
or two types of vitamins gives us the false impression that we are
significantly improving our health.<br />
Because all of our nutrients
come from the same source, the soils of our farms, is it realistic to
believe that our food is deficient in only one or two nutrients?<br />
It
is time that we re-think our approach to nutritional supplements. If
we accept that our food is deficient in nutrients, we must acknowledge
that it is deficient in most nutrients.<br />
Picking and choosing
specific vitamins is not the solution. Only a complete nutritional
supplement will provide all the nutrients we need to improve our health
and lead a long life.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-36711346846603375842012-10-30T08:22:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:23:10.834-08:00Teen Obesity And How It Affects Your Health<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
If you are an overweight teen, you probably know how cruel other
kids can be. You have probably been called fat. Kids may laugh, but
child obesity and teen obesity are no laughing matters.<br />
Being
a teen can be one of the toughest times of your life. Because you are
discovering that you are no longer a child and are slowly turning into
an adult. This is a time when many feel they need to look a certain way.
If you are struggling with weight loss to try to look better and fit
in, you may experience a low self-image as a result.<br />
But try to
look beyond what others think and even about how you feel about your
appearance. Being overweight is a big health concern. It affects you
physically.<br />
Think About Your Health<br />
The biggest obesity fact
is that this is a medical concern, because it can affect your body in
many different ways. These aren't conditions that will just go away with
a dose of antibiotics either. These are physical conditions that can
affect your lifestyle. Some conditions can stay with you for the rest of
your life.<br />
Facts about child obesity are that most of the health
issues surround the joints and can affect moods, sleeping and energy.
These are usually direct symptoms of conditions or illnesses.<br />
Below are some of the physical ailments that can be a direct result of teen obesity:
<br />
<ul>
<li>Arthritis</li>
<li>Asthma</li>
<li>Depression</li>
<li>Diabetes and Insulin Resistance</li>
<li>Fatty Liver</li>
<li>Gallstones</li>
<li>High Blood Pressure</li>
<li>High Cholesterol</li>
<li>Sleep Apnea</li>
</ul>
The good news is that because you are still young, you can beat this.<br />
The
fact is that you are taking in more calories than you can burn off. So
those calories will turn into fat in the body. A little bit of extra
weight is okay, it's when that little bit turns into a lot and then it
becomes a grave concern.<br />
You can overcome this with good
old-fashioned healthy eating and exercise. It's always smart to see your
doctor before starting any dietary changes or exercise program,
especially if you suffer from any of the above ailments. In fact, your
doctor could point you in the right direction in managing your weight.<br />
The
key is to eat healthy foods. Unlike in the past when you had to eat
rabbit food and starve yourself, today's meal plans can be very
satisfying. The key is to stick with it and develop a healthy routine.<br />
Invite
your friends to join in with you. Maybe challenge each other. Having an
accountability buddy can really help to keep you motivated. Ask any
friend to just be there for you to be accountable to. Make a deal to
check in with them about what you are eating. Have them exercise with
you. After all, exercise is good for everyone to do. Just be sure to
stick with it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-30963495463971362462012-10-22T08:22:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:22:26.388-08:0014 Health Tips For Your Busy Schedule<div style="text-align: justify;">
These are 14 health care tips from myself, a layman to you. This
health related fitness information is not new news or groundbreaking
revelations regarding your health. Neither is looking both ways before
crossing a busy street. </div>
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My
desire for you is to integrate these health tips into your very busy
life and hectic schedule. Begin with one, stay consistent and it will
make a difference. Your body is this wonderful, magnificent, machine of
plasticity, be amazed at what can happen in a simple way when you are
committed. See the impact of good upon your mental, physical, spiritual
and emotional level that will unfold for you.</div>
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Clear your mind, open your heart and begin.</div>
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1--First of all, call your Mom. Go see her and tell her how much you love her.</div>
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2--Start
getting caught up with your family and friends. Make new friends,
relationships and say hello to someone. Smile, you're lips won't
crack...unless you've had a recent botox job.</div>
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3-- There are fast
food options. You can hold the fries and you don't have to eat the bun.
Order an ice tea w/a lemon or have water instead. Don't drink a diet
soda on an empty stomach, drink it, while having some protein,something
about Alzheimer's?</div>
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4--Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Ketchup and fries don't count. Quit eating so much 'white stuff'.</div>
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5--Walking
moderately a 1/2 hour a day could add 10 years to your life? Take the
stairs instead of the elevator, even if it's only one flight.</div>
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6--Drink
eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day. Your body is 70% water.
Approxiamately the same make up as the earth, and you thought all that
full moon stuff was phooey.</div>
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7--Brushing/flossing your teeth after every meal, and keeping your mouth clean can add 6 years to your life?</div>
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8---Eat
an apple a day, 2 or 3, they can help restore your pH balance and many
other things. Apples are still located in the produce section of your
supermarket. How about a banana, almonds, kiwi, beans or berries?</div>
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9---Drink green tea with your meals. Green tea could reduce your fat intake by up to 50%?, plus other stuff.</div>
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10--How much do you know about plastic bottled water? You'll be surprised. How about alkaline water?</div>
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11--Make love not war...it's great for the brain?</div>
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12--What about antioxidants, vitamin D, omega 3, probiotics, enzymes, fiber, tumeric, selenium, garlic and b12 to name a few?</div>
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13--What
about your poop? No one likes to talk poop. Google colon cancer. I
think I'd rather be talking about poop. Pooping is something you need to
be doing everyday and if you think doing it once a day is ok, you need
to re-think your strategy. </div>
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The ideal is after every meal. Most
people on average are carrying around anywhere from 6-25 pounds of
excess waste inside them. It's like a traveling companion who never
leaves or having a second head, like the alien dude in 'Men in Black.'</div>
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14---See your doctor, a doctor. They won't bite, may be some will bark. Bring the kibbles and bits just in case.</div>
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You're
smart! You know what to do. Hopefully, in some small, but significant
way, these health tips will help you in making a positive difference.
My wish for you is only the absolute best of health, a good life and
success in all that you do.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-83344203525436538082012-10-15T08:21:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:21:20.689-08:00Invest in Your Health<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
How many times have you heard, "you just need to eat right and
exercise?" It's become the mantra for our health conscious culture.
But for most of us it sounds like we're being sentenced to a life of
hard labor--pumping iron and sweating away on the stair master plus
boring eating--broccoli, low fat cottage cheese, broiled chicken.
Doesn't sound like much fun. Investing in your health has to become
more of a journey towards well-being and less of a task if you're going
to make this a life long commitment.<br />
Most
of us take our bodies for granted. We burn the proverbial candle at
both ends. We throw down fast food, only move when absolutely necessary
and expect that there won't be any consequences to our neglect. But
there are. Maybe not immediately, especially if you're in your 20s or
30s when you still have a warranty on your body, but sooner or later
it's going to expire and your disregard for your health is going to
catch up with you. Think about it for a minute, would you drive your
car when the oil light is flashing? Not likely. Would you put
low-grade gas in a Ferrari? Never. However, amazingly, we all to often
abuse and ignore our most precious vehicle.<br />
Your physical health
is fundamental. Your body is the vehicle through which you express
yourself and your life. When something's wrong with your body, when
you're in pain or feeling out of sorts, you can bet that everything else
in your life is affected. Your health needs to be one of your top
priorities. Caring for your body is critical to living a high quality
life. When you're in a state of optimal health just about everything
else in your life is better. But like everything else this requires
effort. For those of you who have ignored your body, now's the time to
rediscover it. Here are a few suggestions for creating optimal health.<br />
Make Exercise Fun<br />
Exercise
is a key component for living a high quality life. You can't expect to
be healthy if you're sedentary. In case you need some encouragement,
did you know that people who exercise regularly get sick less frequently
and experience less depression, anxiety and fatigue? They have fewer
weight problems and in general have a more positive outlook on life.
Did you know that regular exercise also slows the aging process and
helps you to not only look, but, feel younger. Did you know that
exercise is a great stress reducer? Women who are physically fit say
that regular exercise is the most important thing they've ever done to
enhance their life.<br />
While regular exercise is important for
everyone, it is especially crucial for women. Women lose muscle tissue
as they age. While some loss is due to normal aging, more is ascribed
to inactivity. We have to move our body on a regular basis in order to
maintain our health and sense of well-being.<br />
While we're barraged
with an ever-changing list of fitness regimens it's important to find a
program that you enjoy and will stick to. One of the keys to
maintaining an exercise routine is not only to do something that you
like, but, to have a workout buddy--someone who will keep you honest.
On those days when you'd rather spend an extra hour in bed, you'll get
into your workout clothes if you know you're friend is waiting for you
at the gym or to go for a walk or run.<br />
As a woman, you need to
include some form of weight training that'll help you to maintain muscle
tone and overall strength. The increase in muscle strength that you
gain from weight training is especially beneficial to women who are
often weak in their upper bodies. If, like many of us, you need variety
to keep you engaged in exercise you may want to try a combination of
walking and weight training, or jogging, swimming, biking, or a samba
class. Do what you can do on a consistent basis. But do something.<br />
Have
you noticed that yoga, a once obscure Indian practice is now sweeping
the nation? Yoga has become extremely popular and an effective tool for
staying fit while becoming more relaxed. Everyone from Madonna to
model Christie Turlington, have become devotees, with good reason.<br />
Yoga
is easy to do. You can take a class or use a video tape and practice
at home. Many gyms and community centers offer classes. Yoga is
something you can do at your own pace. What's more, people of any age
or fitness level can do yoga. Not only will yoga keep you limber and
flexible, but, the postures require concentration and attention to your
breathing. An inevitable result of practicing yoga is that you'll feel a
greater connection between your mind and body and an increased sense of
inner peace. Give it a try!<br />
Another way to stay motivated and
exercise regularly is to reconnect with what you loved to do as a kid.
Remember how active we once were? It wasn't that we had to make
ourselves do something. Most of us rode bikes, played softball, were
cheerleaders, we took ballet or tap lessons. We climbed trees, ran
around with our friends, skied, swam, rode horses, played basketball,
jumped rope. We were just naturally active. Why not resurrect one of
your favorite childhood activities? Join a softball team, get ski
lessons, sign up for ballet, join a tennis team, go roller blading with
your kids or take a spinning class. Whatever you decide to do, do
something that is fun and involves moving your body.<br />
When you're
pressed for time, walk. It's almost become a foreign concept. We've
become so attached to our cars that we rarely walk, but walking is a
great form of exercise and can be easily incorporated into your daily
routine. Walking helps you clear your mind, fills your lungs with fresh
air, gets your blood moving and centers you. You'll be amazed at what
you'll learn when you walk through your neighborhood. If you live
within walking distance of your local market, leave your car in the
driveway and walk, walk to the post office, walk to pick your kids from
school. Think about where can you walk from where you live.<br />
Finally,
if you're a confirmed couch potato, it's not too late to change. In
fact, it's essential that you develop a new relationship with your body.
Not only will regular exercise improve your health, but, you'll feel
better and look better. Think of regular exercise as an investment in
your long-term health and well-being. A few minutes a day of some
simple exercise will be extremely beneficial not only physically but
mentally as well. As you incorporate exercise into your life you will
experience more energy, as well as other physical, mental and spiritual
benefits.<br />
Life After Death<br />
During the two months before my
birthday I decided to really have a "feel sorry for myself" crying
session. Then I made an appointment to see a doctor for my annual
checkup. I asked to see a woman doctor. Surely a woman could do
something for me. I was tired all the time, weighed about 200 pounds
and I was becoming more and more depressed.<br />
The day came for my
checkup. Mary Dailey, Nurse Practitioner, checked me for everything.
She was wonderful. She told me that I had a good reason to be tired and
wanted to consider hospitalizing me. My blood count was low, my
estrogen level was really bad. I was 60 pounds overweight and on and on
and on. Well, then and there we started iron, estrogen, calcium and
daily vitamins. I call these my turn-40-year-old-meds. I told her I
would start an exercise program right away. "Oh, no you don't," she
said. "Not until we get all of this other stuff in order. You're not
going to be able to handle an exercise class for a while." I made an
appointment to see her in another three months.<br />
Three months went
by and I couldn't wait for Mary Dailey to release me. I visited our
local kick boxing, tae boe, exercise center and bought all the
equipment. I paid the $200 yearly fee for a brand new start on a brand
new me. Or so I thought. Ms. Dailey didn't think it was such a good
idea for me to start just yet. "Not yet. Things are looking better but
your iron is still way to low." Her words burst my bubble. "Come on,
I'm over 40 and things are looking pretty thick and saggy." I thought
to myself. It was horrible but I had to wait.<br />
The next doctor's
appointment was three months later. I was released to start an exercise
program. "Great," I thought. "This is going to be awesome. In six
months I should weigh about 140 pounds and look 10 years younger." I
put on my sweats, wrapped my hands, grabbed my towel and boxing gloves
and headed to my kickboxing class.<br />
These classes are incredible.
Have you ever been to a class like this? The first row is 100 to 120
pounders. The second row is your 125 to 150 pounders and in the very
back are your over heated, out of breath, out of shape, not keeping up,
160 to 200 pounders. Half way through this class I was dying. I
dragged myself to the car coughing and fighting for breath. I could
barely drive. I got home and lay on the floor. I couldn't move for two
hours. "Ok, ok," I told myself. "I'll be like this for a couple of
weeks." I tried to convince myself things would get better.<br />
By
week three, I had worked myself up to a half-hour before I left the
building wheezing, crawling to my car. I decided this wasn't going to
work. I was six pounds lighter but I couldn't stand the idea of facing
another class. That was it! Six months of waiting to start this stupid
class and now I just couldn't go on. What was going to happen to me? I
didn't want to give up. But the thought of exercising to TV and tapes
just didn't motivate me.<br />
Then I had an idea. When I was in
college, I was an aerobics instructor. What if I got together with a
couple of friends just to work out? I knew the perfect place for our
workout, The Salvation Army Recreation Center. I visited Judy Ponce,
the Social Services Coordinator. She gave me permission to use their
facility. The last week of August 200, I started exercising with seven
other ladies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I worked hard putting
low impact, high-energy routines together. However, this wasn't the
most difficult part of the class. I felt intimidated. I wondered, "How
can I lead an aerobic class looking like this?" I realized my attitude
needed healing as much as my health. I wasn't the best qualified, but I
was willing. Before long, the Salvation Army was getting calls asking
about the class and we started to see our numbers grow.<br />
For New
Years I decided to place a small classified ad "FREE Aerobic Class" to
encourage people with resolutions. I drove up to the center on January
3, 2001. I thought The Salvation Army had planned an event on my
exercise night and forgot to tell me. I couldn't even find a parking
place. There were so many people. As I unlocked the door, I turned
around and asked, "Is everybody here for the exercise class?" I got 70
yes's. Can you believe it? 70 people started exercising with me.<br />
So
here I am, celebrating one year. I am 40 pounds lighter. My energy
and self-esteem have climbed through the roof. The local news did a
story on it and people talk about it to me wherever I go. My husband
said he called for his prescription and they asked him if Rita Williams
was his wife. They told him that I was their aerobics instructor. I
have been asked to do demonstrations for the hospital health fair. The
local diet programs refer their clients to me.<br />
Not long ago, I had
an interview for a job. The woman interviewing me said, "So your Rita.
I've heard so much about you and your exercise classes. You'll never
realize how many women's lives you have impacted."<br />
There are now
over 250 women enrolled. I now instruct eight classes a week. We have
two more volunteer instructors and a volunteer that provides childcare.
These women held a fund-raiser. They bought the class a brand new
stereo and a ton of new music.<br />
With our one-year celebration we chose a name for our class: CardioJam with Rita.... Hold that tummy tight, tight, tight!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-33390122634854503852012-10-08T08:20:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:20:29.935-08:00A Powerful Tool You Can Use For Improving Your Health<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
I'm on a mission. My mission is to help as many people as I
possibly can achieve and maintain their ideal mental and physical
fitness levels. I must admit I do this for some very selfish reasons.
The biggest is the cost of poor health to our economic system.<br />
Now
before we go on I want to tell you a little bit about me because don't
want you to get me mixed up with someone who has never struggled with
their weight. A few years ago I weighed 198 pounds and had a cholesterol
level of 230, even though I exercised regularly. Today I weigh 170
pounds and my cholesterol level is about 172. I did all of this without
medication (or surgery).<br />
Let me give you a new statistic I
recently read from the U.S. Government that completely floored me. The
number of people who are obese has exceeded the number of people who are
overweight.<br />
For those of you that would like to know how these
things are determined obesity and overweight are calculated using the
BMI (Body Mass Index) formula. Someone with a BMI of 25 to 29 is
classified as overweight, while 30 to 40 counts as obese. Anything over a
40 is morbidly obese. You can calculate your BMI by dividing your
weight in pounds by height in inches squared, and then multiplying by a
conversion factor of 703.<br />
The National Center for Health
Statistics report that more than 34 percent of Americans are obese
compared to 32.7 percent who are overweight. It also reported that
slightly below 6 percent are "extremely" obese. Oh, by the way when you
add these three numbers together (34% + 32.7% + 6%) you get 72.7% of all
Americans are at the very least overweight. What do you think this is
this doing to our nation's health?<br />
Maybe you are like many of us
who wish to lose weight or get in better shape. Perhaps you're concerned
about your health. Maybe you've even made the decision to take better
care of your body. Even with all this you might be asking yourself if
there are things you could be doing to be healthier. The answer is yes!<br />
When
it comes right down to it, when you choose the right foods and exercise
regularly, you look and feel better. You also reduce your stress
levels, sleep more soundly, have more energy, and enjoy better health.
But sometimes making the right choices isn't as easy as it other people
make it out to be, is it? No it's not. That why today I want to give you
a simple thing you can do to help you make positive choices and achieve
the better health you so crave and deserve!<br />
<b>Need More Motivation?</b><br />
I
help people gain their ideal body image regularly through the use of
hypnosis and NLP. If you like my help you can call me at (800) 989-6570.
One of the most common things that my clients tell me is that they
"just can't get motivated." It can be hard to get out of bed to do the
things you know you should do. Let me ask, if your alarm went off 45
minutes earlier so you can get up and exercise before heading into the
office, how would you react? Would you allow yourself to make excuses
and feed your mind negativity by telling yourself that skipping one day
won't hurt, or that exercise for you is pointless?<br />
How about when
you're low on time and big on hunger and you pass by that fast food
restaurant with the $1 value burger. What choice do you usually make?
Yes, eating healthier isn't as easy as picking up convenient, greasy
burger with fires. Would you go the extra mile for a healthy meal?<br />
In
addition to exercising and eating right, sleep is so important to a
healthy lifestyle. So what about your sleep? Do you get enough? When you
don't get enough sleep or sleep well, you're less inclined to make
healthy food and exercise decisions.<br />
Sleeping well helps you have
more energy and can make you passionate about all things in your life.
That includes your commitment to your health! And yes, I know, it can be
difficult to get enough rest when there are things you think you have
to do or you'd rather be doing!<br />
Do you give up your sleep if you have work to do? Do you stay up late partying whenever you can? What can you do about it?<br />
<b>Health Affirmations Can Help!</b><br />
Everyone
who has ever accomplished anything has succeeded because they set a
goal and kept going after it. That leads many people to believe that
these people have "strong minds" or weren't bothered by the same things
that you are. That's all hooey. Everyone has weak moments. The trick is
learning how to overcome them!<br />
In those moments when you feel weak
and you don't want to eat right, get enough sleep, or exercise, using
affirmations that target your health can be just the boost you need to
help you make the healthy choice.<br />
An affirmation is a positive
statement you can use to replace the negative thought processes that can
float through your mind, especially when you are trying to form healthy
new habits. If you think they don't work, I have news for you - do they
ever!<br />
When you get up in the morning and start to talk yourself
out of exercising, saying something like, "Oh, I can skip a day", a
negative affirmation is being repeated in your mind. This affirmation is
telling you "I can't do it," and you believe it and you don't exercise.
So let me ask, if a negative affirmation works, why can't a positive
one work also?<br />
The same goes for when you're about to choose junk
food instead of the good stuff. You can repeat an affirmation in your
mind that will remind you of your desire to live a healthier life. This
will help you stay more aware, both consciously and subconsciously, of
your healthy living goals.<br />
For example, you can say, "I allow my
body to receive enough rest and exercise," or "The more I take care of
myself, the better I feel." Using statements like these will give you
that gentle push you need when you feel inclined to be lazy and
pessimistic.<br />
Make some healthy living affirmations and strive to
repeat them to yourself several times each day and whenever you need
encouragement. It will take a little time, but within a short while
you'll find yourself making healthy decisions more and more often.<br />
Then,
after a while it will become routine for you. The more often you choose
the healthy lifestyle you desire, the better you'll feel, both
physically and mentally, which will reinforce your good habits. Do you
really want to make a change in your health? Then make the commitment to
your health by incorporating healthy living affirmations into your
daily routine today!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-1003343211355517762012-10-01T08:19:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:19:44.562-08:00Good for Your Health and Your Longevity<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
No one wants to get older but it's a fact of life and slowly it
just happens. There is, however, good news for those who keep fit.
Medical advice has always been that regular aerobic exercise is good for
the heart and body - and numerous studies have shown that people who
are fit are more likely to live longer.<br />
Now
new research from the US reveals that running regularly can actually
slow the effects of aging. The Stanford University Medical Center study
found that elderly joggers are half as likely as non-runners to die
prematurely from conditions such as cancer.<br />
The research also discovered that runners who exercise into later life are much less likely to suffer disabilities.<br />
The
study looked at 500 older runners - all in their early 50s - over a
period of two decades. They then compared their health to a similar
group of non-runners. After 19 years, just over a third of the
non-runners had died compared to only 15% of the runners.<br />
Both
groups did become more disabled with age, but for the runners the onset
of disability started an average of 16 years later. And once the runners
entered their ninth decade, the health gap became increasingly wide.<br />
<strong>The reasons why running good for health in old age</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Running helps to slow the rate of heart and artery-related deaths.</li>
<li>Running is linked to fewer early deaths from cancer and neurological disease.</li>
<li>Runners are less likely to suffer osteoarthritis or need total knee replacements than non-runners. Fact!</li>
</ul>
<strong>How much running do you need to do to stay in good health?</strong><br />
The study found that in their 50s the runners ran around fours hours each a week on average.<br />
After two decades, the average time spent running was 76 minutes. But the runners were still reporting health benefits.<br />
Sadly,
figures from Age Concern show that more than 90% of people in the UK
over the age of 75 fail to meet international guidelines of half-an-hour
moderate intensity exercise at least five times a week.<br />
The facts
are that it's easier to keep on running into older age than it is to
take up running in later life. But you are never too old to start
running. You are advised to begin slowly by walking each day and then
build up to a regular jog.<br />
Even just half an hour of jogging a few times a week is enough to improve your health and to hold back the years.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-51477147534322894902012-09-24T08:18:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:18:48.188-08:00Good Foods For Low Body Fat, Vibrant Health, and Longevity<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Part Five of the Seven-Part Series: Why Do American Women Get Fat? What You Can Do About It.<br />
<strong>The Problem:</strong><br />
At
any given time two-thirds of all American adults are on a diet. Of
those, 29 percent are men and 44 percent are women. Yet, only five
percent of dieters will keep the weight off. In fact, most will actually
regain their lost weight, plus more. With all the money being spent on
diets and diet products, Americans aren't losing weight. According to
the U.S. Surgeon General, overweight and obesity has reached epidemic
levels. One of the main reasons dieters fail at their "get fit" attempts
and remain a statistic is because they choose "fad diets" as opposed to
a balanced, healthy diet. In fact the weight-loss industry makes its
billions because "millions succumb to 'quick-fix' claims, seeking a
(non-existent) effortless weight-loss method.<br />
<strong>Diet Defined:</strong><br />
After
a "fad diet" fails, most dieters give up, claiming, "diets don't
work". It seems to me that the word "diet" is the target of criticism
and creates a lot of confusion. Is diet a bad four-letter word? If you
eat food (or liquids), you're on a diet. Diet is defined as "food or
drink regularly consumed," or "a controlled intake of food and drink
designed for weight loss, for health or religious reasons, or to control
a medical condition." The real issue is whether you on a proper diet,
for your body to either lose weight (fat), or maintain a healthy and
acceptable body weight.<br />
<strong>Diets that Don't Work: </strong><br />
Instead
of saying, "diets don't work", we should specify which diets don't
work. Unhealthy diets don't work. Restrictive and unbalanced diets don't
work. Starvation diets don't work. Fake food diets don't work. Diet
pills don't work. Massive supplement intake diets don't work. Fad (lose
weight fast) diets don't work. We should confront the real issue; most
diet programs and products offer quick-fix solutions and are basically
gimmicks full of false promises, magic potions, and misleading
propaganda. As a fitness expert for over 27 years, I've seen diets come
and go (and some recycled) and have witnessed first-hand, the damage
done by "trend diets." No sensible diet will ever compromise your
physical or mental health for the sake of looking good. In fact, you
don't have to starve, deprive yourself, settle for fake food, lose your
sanity and health, or take pills to lose weight and get into great
shape! I know that getting and staying healthy and fit involves a
lifestyle of the "proper diet and exercise regimen."<br />
<strong>The Solution:</strong><br />
First
and foremost, don't fall victim to "quick-fix" diets and make certain
your diet is proper (appropriate and sound)! Unless there is a specific
medical condition that should eliminate certain foods, you should be
leery of any diet program that lacks sufficient amount of calories,
restricts one of the key nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats),
and even restricts certain wholesome foods like carrots, potatoes and
bananas.<br />
The good news is there is finally a rise in sound
(proper) diet programs that will help you lose weight and gain health.
There are now widely accepted, well-researched nutritional principles
found in most well respected, leading diet programs, ones that do not
offer quick-fix solutions that are found in so-called "fad diets".<br />
Most
fitness experts, nutritionists, diet gurus, and well-informed doctors
agree that we should consume clean and wholesome foods and liquids to
attain (and maintain) low body fat and vibrant health. We should
eliminate junk food, fast food, fried food, and highly processed food.
The real debate begins over how many calories we should consume each day
and the nutrient ratio. The other debate exists over whether it is
better to be a vegetarian or vegan - or not! Most also agree that fat
loss is where it's at, not just weight loss, that real and lasting
weight-loss results don't happen over night, and getting fit is best
accomplished when you include exercise. According the Web MD, "proven
weight-management strategies include a balanced diet with reduced
calories with a regular exercise regimen." The key to low body fat,
vibrant health, and longevity is a lifestyle of the PROPER DIET and
exercise!<br />
<strong>Proper Diet:</strong><br />
The proper diet
includes the following factors: Liquid Consumption, Quantity and
Distribution of Calories (daily caloric intake: under eating and over
eating; daily nutrient ratio of protein, carbohydrates, and fat; and
meal size: portion control), and Quality and Purity of Calories. <br />
I
would like to specifically address Quality and Purity of Calories.
Calories are our friend, however, the wrong kind of calories will do
harm (make women fat and sick-the opposite of fit and healthy)! Calories
that are not wholesome and do not promote mental, spiritual, and
physical well-being include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Fat calories</li>
<li>Unhealthy calories</li>
<li>Dirty calories</li>
<li>Impure calories</li>
<li>Old and dead calories</li>
<li>Non-kosher calories</li>
</ul>
In summary quality and purity of calories include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Clean and pure foods-natural, fresh, organic, and kosher</li>
<li>Lean, healthy, fibrous, and alive foods</li>
<li>Foods made by God (nature) for human consumption</li>
<li>Carefully chosen man-made or man- manipulated foods</li>
</ul>
<br /><strong>Good Foods: </strong>Unless you are a
nutritionist, food expert, or well-informed fitness professional making
good food choices can be a confusing subject. Even experts sometimes
disagree on what to eat. There are obvious choices of what not to eat,
namely most packaged, processed, and man-made foods-especially the ones
full of preservatives and additives. However, some packaged and man-made
foods may be good to eat, and some may even be a smart diet cheat. As
you do your own research on packaged and man-made foods you can add more
of them to your diet. Just remember that when you consume more man-
made foods, you are increasing your odds of making mistakes in your food
choices.<br />
Pure and wholesome foods (God/nature-made foods) will
always be a staple in any diet, whether you want to lose fat, improve
health, gain lean body mass, increase your fitness level, become an
athlete, or even just maintain your current weight and health condition.<br />
<strong>Good Food Choices Short List</strong><br />
Since
I have been in the fitness industry for over 27 years, I am always
asked, "what do you eat?" and/or "what should I eat?' Here is a VERY
short list, but I am sure it will be helpful.<br />
Here is a good rule to follow: "In choosing foods-now and later-use the Golden Food Rule: <em>"If God (nature) made it, it is safe. If it is man-made, then it must be examined thoroughly." Quote from MY DIVA DIET: A</em> Woman's Last Diet Book<br />
<ul>
<li>Fresh-water fish (with fins and scales; like salmon, halibut, trout, and tuna) </li>
<li>Organic free-range and grass-fed animal meats (beef, poultry, turkey) - (skinless, white meat from poultry)</li>
<li>Kosher meats (if you eat meat you should only eat it once a month
or less and trim the fat-good choices are filet mignon, flank and top
sirloin))</li>
<li>Eggs from organic, free-range, vegetarian-fed hens (use egg whites and only a few whole eggs each week)</li>
<li>Carefully chosen meat products (like Boars Head deli meat -- fresh and white meat) </li>
<li>Organic low- to no-fat dairy - (eat or drink minimal amounts) </li>
<li>Fresh and organic legumes</li>
<li>Raw and unsalted nuts and seeds (dry roasted on occasion)</li>
<li>Plant protein products-clean and pure (like nut butter, hummus, soy butter, and more)</li>
<li>Organic whole grains; like barley, oats, rice, amaranth, buckwheat, couscous, kamut, millet, quinoa, rye, spelt, and others</li>
<li>Grain products-sprouted, stone ground (baked, never fried); like bread, cereal, rice cakes, mochi, corn tortillas, etc. </li>
<li>Organic fresh fruits and vegetables</li>
<li>Fresh and untainted herbs and spices</li>
<li> Extra-virgin olive oil and other unrefined vegetable oils</li>
<li>Limited amounts of all-natural spreads, sauces, sweeteners, salad dressings, and dips.</li>
<li>All natural gluten-free, low-sugar and low-fat smart diet cheats;
like are fudgsicles, popsicles puddings and yogurts. Dark chocolate (low
sugar of course)! Barbara's Fig Bars, Mrs. May's Naturals Pumpkin
Crunch, and Lundberg Wasabi Rice Chips. </li>
<li>Don't forget to consume plenty of water each day and the proper
amounts of other liquids. Liquid consumption is another topic
altogether! </li>
</ul>
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I am the creator and author of the fat-loss diet book just for
women, MY DIVA DIET: A Woman's Last Diet Book . I am the the mother of
two awesome daughters, an ACE Certified Fitness Trainer, and I've been
in the fitness industry since 1980. I am also a retired bodybuilder and
fitness competitor wining titles such as Ms. Fitness San Diego 1993, Ms.
Fitness USA finalist 1990, Ms. San Luis Obispo 1989, along with
promotional appearances for Thane Fitness Co., KESQ TV-3 Midday Show,
Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness, and an American Gladiators contestant
in 1990. I strive to help women (and young girls) lose weight the safe,
healthy and life-long way!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-10406335940812642482012-09-17T08:17:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:17:48.093-08:00With Alternative Health and Lifestyle Events<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
If there's one thing we've probably all realized, it's that
people want to be updated about "feel-good" news that matters. It's time
to stop having to scour the Internet to find good news from across the
globe which is buried under all of the negative media and tabloids. We
all deserve the right to know about all the good and great things that
are happening right now. Even when we sleep, eat, work or play, we need
to know. Just look how far away from you, your cell phone is right now.<br />
And
all this "feel good" news is creating a movement in the alternative
arena, which can eventually connect us and bridge the gaps between who
the world tells us we are and who we really are and who we can be. All
people are created equal and all people share the same body forms when
we are born. It's the power we give society that pushes us to
overestimate or underestimate our lifestyle options and accept less than
"feel good' as options. That's the moment we begin to focus, only on
what is expected of us and fail to realize what we become is always a
choice. It also sets in motion a point of view that says our life is
predetermined by the environment in which we live. That is where it
stops feeling good, right? Can you feel it?<br />
In order to break this
kind of lifestyle orientation and learn how to find that spark that set
us apart from anybody else, but is necessary and complementary to all,
we need to ask ourselves a series of questions. "What will it take to
be... ?", then answer only by expression. That is, don't answer it, stay
in the question. Another question we need to ask is, "What's right
about what we are doing, experiencing, or being that maybe the world or
even we have not realized?" Question like this lead us to an area of
lifestyle that involves alternatives, specifically Alternative Health
and Lifestyle.<br />
And where can we find a better place for leading a
fulfilling lifestyle, than from what come from the inside to express who
we truly are and feels so, so good? Alternative lifestyles that keep us
in the question give us a chance to learn what it's like to experience
the "feel-good" within us that will generate more abundance of what we
want in our life. Abundance is not just by material possessions, it is
authored by strong familial relationships, fitness, health, connectivity
and most importantly freedom from within. Is this causing a huge tilt
or what?<br />
In the alternative arena where new and extraordinary
experiences are the norm, at first, people refuse to believe that a
strange new thing can be done. After it's announced, it's done, they may
still resist some and then begin to hope it can be done. Finally they
see it is done. And when it is done, all the world wonders why it was
not done years, earlier.<br />
This, sadly is the nature of expectation.
What is expected is based on what was and not based on the question;
what else is possible? So how can we really start shifting what we get
into what we want - more feel good news? We can simply begin to
participate in activities that regularly result in stories of good and
great news for us all.<br />
Here's a start.
It lists many of the Alternative Health and Lifestyle Events in the
Central Florida, area. Now just think, what if others in different areas
would just do the same. Plagiarism? Copy-Cat? This is perhaps the best
way to create a movement that results in more "feel good news"
regularly. Do you think we will wonder one day and ask "why it was not
done years, earlier?."<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-88601870251221609082012-09-10T08:16:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:16:59.627-08:00Health and Harmony of Its Dimensions<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Being healthy is a basic requirement in order to fully appreciate
the good things around us and be inspired to work for the realization
of our dreams and goals. It is a fundamental necessity to earn a living
in order to survive. When you are not healthy, your routine activities
are disrupted. Medical news show that discomforts caused by annoying
bodily disturbances or by nagging problems result in persistent unhappy
moods that may drain your capacity to cope and adjust.<br />
But
then, how do you know you are healthy? Perhaps you may consider
yourself healthy but are considered unhealthy by another. You may have
your own idea of what characterizes a healthy person. It is indeed
better if everyone has a common basis for determining when a person is
truly healthy. What then are the qualities that one must have in order
to be considered healthy?<br />
To determine the status of your health,
you should look into the six dimensions of your life which is the
physical, mental, emotional, social, vocational and spiritual dimension.
These six dimensions will give ideas to ascertain the level of health.
Medical journals say that all these are expected to interact in
conformity with each other. Any disorder involving one dimension may
affect other dimensions.<br />
Physical health involves the different
systems of the body. All the body mechanisms are expected to operate
harmoniously to be considered fit in meeting the demands of daily
activities. Each system should monitor the functioning of the organs to
make the necessary adjustment in order to maintain balance. For example,
when you are suffering from loose bowel movement, the other organs that
release water such as the sweat gland and the kidneys will be called
upon to conserve water to prevent dehydration.<br />
Mental and
emotional health can be seen as your way of looking at your ability to
perform your task and face problems in an appropriate manner. It is also
the capacity to make and apply good decisions and at the same time feel
good inside. If you possess mental and emotional health, you are
optimistic in life and are appreciative of the things around you. You
can also accept disappointments with courage and composure. Social
health includes your ability to get along with others and create a
relaxed atmosphere by being sensitive and responsive to the needs of
others.<br />
Vocational health applies to your behavior and attitude in
carrying out the duties and obligations of your chosen career. As an
adult, you should consider your attitude in doing your responsibilities
as a worker in preparation towards gaining financial independence in the
future. Spiritual health is also another important dimension. Any
disturbance in the operation of the other dimensions may still be
handled as long as spiritual health is maintained.<br />
All these
dimensions overlap and interact with one another. Therefore, to be in
the best of health and experience fulfillment in life, you should see to
it that all these dimensions work cooperatively to attain balance. Be
alert with the latest health news and what you can do to maintain
optimum health. To achieve this, you have to accept the responsibility
of looking after your own health to live longer and at the same time
experience satisfaction and happiness.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-47191887543204885302012-09-03T08:16:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:16:15.887-08:00Most Important Thing You Can Add to Your Diet for Optimal Health<div style="text-align: justify;">
I've heard different advice as what is the best thing to do right now
to change your diet. Eat less carbs, eat less fat, eat less...</div>
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This
is all great advice, but there is one single piece of advice that
transcends all of these tips--and that is to have one fresh vegetable
juice a day.</div>
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There is no better way to get whole nutrients, get
more energy and feel fantastic than to drink at least one vegetable
juice a day.</div>
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Good news for the busy person, is that you will find
juicers at most local health food stores, so you'll never have to clean
the machine and prepare them yourself!</div>
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When you juice a vegetable
you separate the enzymes, vitamins and minerals from the fiber. This
gives you a concentrated mix that will put you bounds ahead in your
health and fitness.</div>
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Juicing can be better than other types of
supplementation because the nutrients are still fresh and none of them
are damaged because of heat, cold, exposure or any other factor that can
deplete their potency.</div>
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The effects of adding fresh fruit and
vegetable juices to your diet can be seen in days. Many people I have
worked with tell me their skin and blemishes clear up, scratches and
injuries heal faster and overall energy levels rise dramatically.</div>
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If
you've never had a fresh vegetable juice--and I don't mean any of the
juices that you see in the grocery stores in the bottles--I want you to
go to the local health store and see if they make them. Most of them do
have juicers on the premises. Ask for something simple and try it.
You'll be amazed at how good it tastes!</div>
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If you've already juiced
before either wipe the dust of your old machine or go out and buy a new
one. A juicer can run anywhere from $80.00-$4000.00, but to start don't
spend a bunch of money. A centrifugal juicer is fine to start. This type
of juicer will juice any hard vegetable and some leafy vegetables.
There are other types--press, screw and wheatgrass--but this is the best
way to start. Click here for juicer reviews.</div>
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Start with pleasant
tasting vegetables and fruits. Carrots, beets, apples, celery,
cucumbers, tomatoes and grapes are the best to start. Mix them together
or just have them alone. Once you start to enjoy fresh juice then you
can explore other combinations and vegetables. If you're anything like
me, you probably experiment a bit with different flavors and ingredients
not knowing what to expect!</div>
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If you are struggling to find
different ingredients... beets, kale, spinach or cabbage are just a few
to try in your next mixture.</div>
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Try putting garlic in your juice to
boost your immune system, ginger to aid in digestion or cilantro to give
it an added fresh flavor for the summer!</div>
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Be sure to buy produce
that is organically grown. These fruits and vegetables are loaded with
more nutrients and have none of the pesticides you'll find in
non-organic foods.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-66120940727164810992012-08-27T08:15:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:15:37.497-08:00Health And More With These 4 Flavonol Benefits<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
The flavonols are a group of health boosting phytonutrients that
can be found in fruits, vegetables and tea. They have been linked with
cancer prevention, reduced inflammation and more. In this article I will
be taking a detailed look at these plant based nutrients and outlining 4
key flavonol benefits.<br />
1) BOOSTING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH:<br />
Mental
health is often neglected when it comes to health and fitness. People
often focus on how healthy eating will affect the way they look but they
never consider the effect that certain foods can have on their mental
health. Eating the flavonols can give your brain a serious boost by
preventing depression and possibly treating mental disorders.<br />
2) PREVENTING CANCER:<br />
Cancer
is a seriously unpleasant disease which causes your cells to grow in a
rapid, uncontrollable way. Ultimately, this leads to the formation of a
tumour which may become cancerous. If the tumour does become cancerous
it damages the surrounding cells and moves to other areas of the body.
The good news is that 1 of the brilliant flavonol benefits is cancer
prevention. Research has revealed that these health boosting nutrients
all have cancer fighting properties and can protect you from this nasty
disease.<br />
3) REDUCING INFLAMMATION:<br />
Inflammation is a
controlled process where your body responds to infection, injury,
irritation or stress. It causes the affected areas to become hot,
painful, red and swollen as your body fixes the problem. Whilst it is
unpleasant, in most cases inflammation is a good sign as it shows your
body has responded and is dealing with any potential damage. However,
sometimes an external factor causes unnecessary inflammation which is
dangerous and can also damage your body's cells. Fortunately, the
flavonols can help you avoid this by acting as anti-inflammatories
(substances that reduce unnecessary inflammation in the body).<br />
4) STRENGTHENING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM:<br />
The
immune system is 1 of the most important protective structures in your
body. It keeps you safe from diseases, foreign bodies and infections.
Another of the amazing flavonol benefits is that they can strengthen
this impressive system and improve your ability to fight disease and
infection which can help you stay healthy and disease free all year
round.<br />
SUMMARY:<br />
The flavonols are a brilliant example of the
power of plant based foods. Not only are fruits, nuts and vegetables
rich in essential vitamins and minerals but they are also a brilliant
source of non-essential, health boosting nutrients such as flavonols.
Apples, almonds, berries, peppers, spinach and tea are all excellent
sources of these plant based foods. So have a look at the list and make
sure you consume at least some of these foods on a regular basis.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-18801815966548760072012-08-20T08:14:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:14:58.124-08:00Weight Loss and Fitness<div style="text-align: justify;">
I'm under the impression that the health and fitness world wants to
keep the information that I'm about to tell you as a guarded secret.
Why? So we don't lose our jobs! If everyone one knows what's new and hot
in the industry, who needs to fitness professional, right?</div>
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Well,
I'm willing to take the chance and actually give you the
information--burst the bubble and tell you what the buzz is in our
little world--so you can get a quick start in 2007 on your fitness and
health goals and get yourself in the shape you've always dreamed of.</div>
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There's
always new and incredible products on the market and believe me some of
these things are absolutely awesome! But others, as I'm sure you know
are complete duds... how many of you still have the Thigh Master?</div>
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Which diet should you try? Which supplements should you buy? Where is everyone exercising this year?</div>
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This
year it looks like some of the old standbys, I mean thousand year old
standbys, are in, while some of the fads of 2006 are fading fast--soon
to be outdated and replaced with what REALLY works!</div>
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So without further ado, here's a list of what's in for 2006 and what is old new from 2005.</div>
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<b>Atkins is OUT</b></div>
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Sorry,
no more pepperoni and sausage pizzas sans crust. The Atkins company
went under last year after operating briefly without it's fearless
leader, Dr. Robert Atkins, who died of complications from a fall on the
ice in 2004... which certainly is something I've always found fishy...
considering the heart risks that come with his diet. Could something
like an MI cause a sudden collapse on a slippery sidewalk? Hmmm.</div>
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The
Atkins Diet helped people lose record weight, but also caused greasy
skin, raised cholesterol and increased the chance of the yo-yo diet by
promoting a way of eating that at best could be called "grossly
unnatural".</div>
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<b>Raw Foods IN!</b></div>
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Carol Alt is our new
leader. The raw food revolution has taken its hold due to her persistent
work and promotion. More people are recognizing the benefits of raw
foods and how they can increase your health.</div>
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Diets full of raw
foods--30-40% is OK, 50-60% is excellent--will help lower cholesterol,
lower blood pressure, regulate blood sugar levels, help you lose weight
and get you healthy in no time.</div>
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What's so special about uncooked
foods? Much of the cooked and packaged foods we eat are completely
depleted of nutrients because of the way they are prepared. Raw foods
not only keep the nutrients intact--just as nature wanted--they also
carry live enzymes that your body needs for great health and fitness.</div>
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Get
out and buy a book or two on how to cook (sorry... "prepare"!) raw
foods, incorporate them into your diet once a day and you'll see the
difference immediately!</div>
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<b>Bench Press OUT</b></div>
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Sorry,
Muscleheads, the bench press is old news. Keep piling on the weight and
watch your shoulders and rotator cuff disintegrate. Other exercises that
are definitely out for the recreational lifter are: Leg Curls (Quad and
Hamstring), Dead Lift and Military Press.</div>
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Each of these exercises are too often abused and cause a large number of gym injuries every year.</div>
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If
you do them, be sure you have a trained fitness professional help you
with your form... but even then be wary, they were most likely trained
in the old school.</div>
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<b>Body Weight Exercises IN!</b></div>
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Could you believe that exercises over 5000 years old could be making a comeback?!?!</div>
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There's a reason they are still around... they work!!!</div>
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Exercises
like the Upward Dog/Downward Dog, Hindu Squat, and the Sun Salute are
coming back big time because exercise professionals have seen their
benefits over and over and over again.</div>
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These exercises don't
isolate, they give you a full body workout stimulating all your muscle
groups, your GI system, your nervous system and your heart. Talk about
efficiency!</div>
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<b>Hydrogenated Oils OUT!</b></div>
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No more Trans-Fats! We won't take it anymore!</div>
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For
those of you who don't know, trans-fats or hydrogenated oils are what
the big food companies have been putting in your snack foods since the
1960's to extend the shelf life of their products.</div>
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These are modified oils that can take a serious toll on the body--scaring arteries and causing heart disease.</div>
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You
body reads these fats just like it would other fats and distributes
them accordingly... problem is, the trans-fats don't do the same
functions that the regular fats do... in fact they do NOTHING except
hang around and clog your arteries.</div>
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Next time you pick up any
packaged food, look at the ingredients. If you see hydrogenated oils (or
partially) put it down and try a new product without them! Beware, this
might be a trying task. Many of the foods we eat have been loaded with
this stuff for years.</div>
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But if you stick it to the trans-fats, your body will thank you!</div>
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<b>Cod Liver Oil... IN!</b></div>
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You heard me right. Cod Liver Oil is IN!</div>
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Your grandmother might be proud to hear it... but many people think gross, gross and more gross!</div>
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But
what's great is that you can get the oil in pill form for those of you
how don't like the thought of swigging a tablespoon of this miracle oil
every morning.</div>
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Why is it good for you?</div>
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Vitamin E and Omega 3
Oils are essential for your circulation and lower your risk of
cardiovascular disease! Good fats work wonders for your heart.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-71184905467448159682012-08-13T08:13:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:14:02.434-08:00Zumba Workout And Fitness And Its Origins<div style="text-align: justify;">
Zumba has been the word on many of people's lips as of late, be it on
the news, on the internet or in the passing conversation heard at work
whilst enjoying your coffee. You might be forgiven for believing that
Zumba it is just another obscure fringe form of dance or some fad out of
Hollywood, but think again Zumba is a tangible and highly accessible
new form of dance based workout. It is a workout and fitness achieving
tool for achieving better health and what is more is highly enjoyable
and allows you to meet new people through dance and that is always a
good thing in my book. Zumba unlike many other forms of dance is free
from the convention of having to partner up with someone and hence no
need to feel the embarrassment and shyness some people experience when
first taking up ballroom or Latin dance forms; moreover this means you
don't need to do Zumba with a partner or have to worry about finding
someone to dance with and we all know asking someone to dance takes some
bravery when not accustomed to doing it.</div>
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So
to surmise Zumba is a brilliant workout, it improves fitness and
general health and is a great way to get off the sofa and out of the
house and to enjoy and achieve the fitness and health you have always
wanted.</div>
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Where did Zumba originate from? Zumba is attributed to
being contrived by Alberto "Beto" Perez a native of Cali Columbia,
Alberto was during the mid-1990's a fitness and aerobics instructor and
taught the traditional moves associated with his craft and had done this
for a while. But as with some things they just seem to happen out of
nothing; a happy accident if you will. Alberto one day left his usual
aerobics music at home and instead had to improvise the music for his
class. What Alberto did was use mix tapes of the music he that he grew
up with such as Salsa and Merengue, and as if by magic Alberto had come
up with a new way to dance to music and one that allowed the music to
truly inspire how you moved. Thus Zumba as a dance inspired workout and
fitness regime was born and a new way to achieve health and fitness and
have fun whilst doing it had arrived.</div>
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In 1999 Alberto bought Zumba
to America and was approached by businessmen Alberto Perlman and
Alberto Aghion, they together decided upon the brand name Zumba Fitness
and trademarked the name Zumba. In the following years Zumba's potential
as a workout and fitness program really came into its own. DVD's were
launched and with the Zumba Fitness Party brand really becoming widely
known saw the first academy set up to train new instructors to teach
this new dance inspired fitness phenomena. In 2008 the widely successful
Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD was realised
featuring Alberto Perez himself along with new Zumba Fitness stars Tanya
Beardsley and Gina Grant. More recently for all the video game
enthusiasts (myself included) a Zumba Fitness game was launched on all
the major game consoles, the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-3435055130302432012-08-06T08:11:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:11:54.440-08:00You Don't Need to Feel Good to Feel Good<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
You have probably heard the old saying, "It takes money to make money."<br />
It is absolutely true that if you already have some money, you can use it to make more.<br />
However, what do the experts say if you don't have any money to make money with?<br />
They
tell you to do something to get the money you need. They recommend
taking an extra job, asking for a raise, getting training in a better
paying field, changing jobs, and other possible steps. Financial advisor
Dave Ramsey, and others, also recommend getting "more money" by
decreasing expenditures.<br />
In other words, they tell those who are
interested in learning how to have more money to make changes in the way
they do things. They tell them to make substantive changes in many
different areas of their lives to achieve their financial goals and
dreams.<br />
Many who follow this sort of advice get out from under the
crushing burden of debt, find new pleasures and joys in life, and some
even achieve the status of "millionaire" after years of being deeply in
debt.<br />
However, it takes effort, commitment, and often sacrifice
for them to reach these new levels of wealth and prosperity. It requires
them to make a decision to change from the paradoxically "comfortably
uncomfortable" lifestyle that they assumed was "how things are" to a
new, uncomfortable (usually temporary) lifestyle which they soon learned
was a better, more enjoyable one than what they had previously known.<br />
The
same is true for such areas as health and fitness, which are, to my way
of thinking, more important kinds of wealth than mere money.<br />
Another
old saying you may have heard of is, "If you keep doing what you've
been doing, you'll keep getting what you've been getting."<br />
As with
money, when it comes to things like exercise, an important part of
being healthy and fit and feeling good, people feel trapped. They feel
they need more energy to exercise, but it's exercise which will give
them the energy they need.<br />
Often, people get a burst of "energy"
from some motivational kick in the pants. Maybe they have a class
reunion or wedding coming up and want to lose weight or look younger.
Maybe the event was last week and they were devastated by how they felt,
and felt they looked!<br />
However, motivational events such as these
seldom result in the permanent lifestyle changes necessary to create a
new, improved model of the person who has lived life a certain way for
years. It may be enough to get them to knock off a few pounds, but,
eventually, life returns to the comfortable patterns which have long
produced uncomfortable results.<br />
In changing one's financial
health, it is necessary to make uncomfortable choices and find ways to
somehow reach beyond current capabilities in order to arrive at new
levels of financial fitness. The same is true of personal health and
fitness. You MUST reach beyond what you are currently doing, and believe
you are ONLY capable of doing, and move physical activity to a new
level.<br />
That's the bad news!<br />
The good news is that, no matter
how far down the exercise and fitness ladder you find yourself, it is
entirely possible to create a personal exercise program which begins to
move you along the pathway to levels of health and fitness which you
presently can only dream about.<br />
Many people feel they have to
"exercise" at the recommended levels outlined in books, and on videos
and TV fitness shows, to actually get the health benefits of exercise.
As a result, they feel completely overwhelmed. If they do try to work
out at those levels, they either fail immediately, or they heartily
regret their efforts over the following days. They begin to fear their
exercise program and decide, consciously or not, that they would "feel
better" feeling the way they did before they began to exercise.<br />
The
truth is that your exercise program should always be just above your
current capabilities...unless you are in training for the Olympics or
for some fitness competition of some kind. In that case, you may have to
adopt the "no pain no gain" philosophy and just tough it out. Also,
when you have reached certain levels of fitness, you can and should
challenge yourself to reach new goals at faster speeds.<br />
This is
how you will continue to lose weight, get fit, and become more
physically capable of participating in, and enjoying, life. However, if
you are a normal person, presently overweight and out of shape, you need
to stay within, or near, some sort of "comfort zone" while gradually
increasing the demands and expectations you present to your body...and
your mind.<br />
In my 40+ years of studying exercise, health, and
fitness, again and again I have encountered the stories of people who
started lifelong exercise and fitness programs by walking out to the
mailbox, by walking in place during TV commercials, or by doing a few
simple exercises to firm or tone a specific body part. Over time, these
people gradually challenged themselves to greater levels until they
eventually became full-fledged exercisers, running marathons or
participating in fitness competitions.<br />
Heck, I know of two women
in particular who became championship level bodybuilders, posing in
bikinis, and lookin' good, in their 70's and 80's. One started in her
50's with exercises to firm up the backs of her arms and was so
impressed with the results that she gradually progressed to the entire
body. The other, when in her 70's, had a problem with a big bag of cat
litter and took the steps which eventually resulted in her winning
numerous bodybuilding and fitness awards, traveling worldwide spreading
the word about health and fitness for seniors, and appearing on many TV
shows.<br />
You don't need to become a professional bodybuilder,
however. You don't need a ton of energy at your disposal, either. You
only need to do a little more each day than you are doing now, and, as
that becomes easier for you, do a little more. Make this a regular part
of your life, and, in a shorter period than you can presently imagine,
you will be healthier and more physically fit than you can presently
believe.<br />
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Donovan Baldwin is a 65-year-old amateur bodybuilder, freelance
writer, certified optician, and Internet marketer currently living in
the Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas area. A University Of West Florida
alumnus (1973) with a BA in accounting, he has been a member of Mensa
and has been a Program Accountant for the Florida State Department of
Education, a Business Manager for a community mental health center, and a
multi-county Fiscal Consultant for an educational field office. He has
also been a trainer for a major international corporation, and has
managed various small businesses, including his own. After retiring from
the U. S. Army in 1995, with 21 years of service, he became interested
in Internet marketing and developed various online businesses.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072606644015567721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886279441097507107.post-2698139921164700602012-07-30T08:12:00.000-07:002012-11-08T08:12:48.541-08:00The Benefits of Getting Fit<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
We can grow old graciously fighting the aging process and
winning. Exercise and good nutrition are critical to our well being,
today and in our later years. Let's find out...<br />
Muscle
Endurance & Strength Training Many physiologists and researchers
consider muscle conditioning to be the true fountain of youth, the
"magic pill" to reverse or prevent a significant portion of the aging
process. A good number of the changes people experience as they age are
due to a loss of muscle mass. If we can maintain a significant amount of
muscle tissue, we can expect to age much more slowly. Research
indicates that general strength training can achieve the following
results.<br />
How Can It Improved Your Fitness With a well-planned
fitness program and a good diet with good nutrition supplements can
increased our strength by up to 226.7 per cent. This is a huge boost for
you.<br />
When you have done eight weeks of physical and strength
training, your lean tissue would increased by 1.3 kilograms (about 3
pounds). It's estimated that each half kilo of muscle that you have on
your body will burn an additional 30 to 40 calories every day. This will
definitely raises your metabolic rate, in fact, by seven per cent. If
you gain 1.5 to two kilos of muscle, you will be burning 90 to 160 extra
calories every day just by having more muscle on your body. This makes
it so much easier for you to maintain your body weight and keep your
body fat levels at a minimum.<br />
After three months of strength
exercise, you could lose about two and half kilos of fat in weight while
eating 15 per cent more calories.<br />
After four months of strength
exercise you could increased your bone mineral density. The result of a
good health and fitness program could result in you reducing the risk
of osteoporosis. This is good news for women who over the age of 40.
Those who engage in strength training not only do not lose bone mass but
actually experience a one per cent gain in bone mass.<br />
What Could Regular Strength Training Do For You?<br />
<ul>
<li>Help to increase your walking speed and climbing power.</li>
<li>Help you to have a good body balance and result in you decreasing
the risk of falling. A study of women over the age of 40 found that the
sedentary subjects experienced an eight per cent decline in balance,
while those who practiced strength training demonstrated good
improvement.</li>
<li>Could help to reduce your blood pressure after 2 months</li>
<li>Improved your blood lipid levels, especially for those who have high cholesterol in their blood.</li>
<li>Reduced arthritic pain </li>
<li>Reduced low-back pain after 10 weeks of specific strength exercise.</li>
<li>Those who have postural problems could be treated by following a
structured muscle conditioning program. This will result in improving
your posture.</li>
</ul>
On top of all these benefits, muscle looks good, and it improves
our posture so that we carry ourselves better and with more confidence.
We move differently, with greater coordination and agility, and our
performance in recreational pursuits is enhanced significantly."Knowing is not enough: we must apply! Waiting is not enough; we must do." Johann W. Goethe<br />
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Kylie Hong is an fitness enthusiast.</div>
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