Sunday, September 30, 2012

Early Detection is Very Important!


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"



Early detection of certain cancers such as breast and colon increase your chances of recovering from them and restoring health.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Are You Exercising Every Day?


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Exercise at least 30 minutes daily.  For a well-rounded exercise program incorporate activity for endurance, resistance, balance, flexibility and posture.

 

Mental Exercise?


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

A mental exercise for a healthier mind is to memorize a list of anything that is new to you and at the end of the day, try to recall as many items as you can.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Add Nutrition to Your Diet!


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Add more nutrition to your diet by having 3 to 5 servings of fresh or frozen vegetables and 2 to 3 servings of fresh fruit daily.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Risk Factors for Cancer?


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Major risk factors for cancer are tobacco use, excess weight, lack of regular physical activity, inadequate consumption of fruits and veggies, over consumption of fat and processed and red meats, more than 2 alcoholic drinks daily for men and more than one alcoholic drink daily for women, family history and age.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

What's the Number One Killer in the US?


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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and cancer is the second leading cause of death.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Don't Blame Your Parents!


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Your genes determine approximately 20-50% of how long you will live, which means 50-80% of your aging may be directly under your control.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Put More Years in Your Life and More Life in Your Years!


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Living a healthy lifestyle can add years to your life, learn your personal risk factors and take the necessary steps to change them.

 

Monday, September 17, 2012

Are You Proactive with Your Lifestyle Choices?


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In order to achieve optimum health, you must take responsibility and be proactive with your health and lifestyle choices.

 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Wanna Be Healthy? Join a Laughter Group!


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Promote laughter and joy in your life by watching funny movies or TV shows, reading comic strips, watching children play or join a laughing group.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Promote Health in Your Family!


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Promote health within your family by scheduling regular healthy meals together.  This will allow you to nourish your family member's bodies and strengthen your relationship.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

How to Produce Killer Cells that Protect You From Infections?


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Researchers have found that selfless, altruistic service promotes love, peace and understanding as well as produces natural killer cells that protect you from infections.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Nightly Riturals?


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"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Some ideas for nightly rituals which can help promote quality sleep are hot baths, foot massage, journaling, meditation, aromatherapy, relaxing music, reading or light stretching.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Why Are We So Intent on Being Proud of Not Sleeping?


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

For optimal health, it is essential to have quality sleep for at least 7 to 9 hours daily.  To improve your quality of sleep, develop a nightly ritual that helps calm your mind and body.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Want Better Posture? Use This Very Old Trick!


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To improve your posture, pull your chin inward and imagine there is a string pulling straight upward from the top of your head.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

How's Your Posture?


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Poor posture can lead to back and neck pain, decrease your energy and make you look and feel older.  It can also decrease your oxygen intake, when you compress the diaphragm and ribs and full respiration cannot take place.

Friday, September 7, 2012

The Two Types of Sleep Apnea

There are 2 types of sleep apnea.  The first is obstructive sleep apnea.  This type is higher in obese people because the fat obstructs the airways when the person relaxes in sleep.  The other kind is central sleep apnea.  In this type of sleep apnea, the brain forgets to tell the body to breathe.  The person afflicted with this type may or might not be obese.

Both types of apnea are dangerous.  Those afflicted have a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and other life threatening disorders.  

Forty percent of women have Sleep Apnea!

In the random population sample of adult women who answered a questionnaire and were monitored while sleeping, half experienced at least five episodes an hour when they stopped breathing for longer than 10 seconds, the minimum definition of sleep apnea.
Among women with hypertension or who were obese - two risk factors for sleep apnea - the numbers were even higher, reaching 80 to 84 percent of women.

Take a Deep Breath!


Health Tip of the Day

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Taking deep, slow, rhythmic, diaphragmatic breaths daily may give you more energy, improve skin complexion, clear your mind, and improve your mood.

 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Treat a Disease? Or Treat a Person?


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"You treat a disease, you win or you lose.

You treat a person, you win every time."

Patch Adams, MD

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Where to Exercise When It's Warm?


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Studies show the risk of stroke is three times higher on warmer days than colder days.  When the weather is warm, drink plenty of water and exercise either in a pool or inside an air conditioned gym, mall or home.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Whatcha Thinkin'?


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens."

John Homer Miller

How Do YOU Say Reduce Stress?


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 
Reduce stress by taking time every day to do something that makes you feel good and have more energy. Try walking in nature, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, listening to your favorite music, reading a really good book or just sitting and relaxing.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Eat Your Sea Veggies!


Health Tip of the Day

"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

 

Sea vegetables such as nori, kombu, kelp, dulse and Irish moss contain more calcium than milk, more iron than beef and more protein than eggs.  They are also a rich source of micronutrients.