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Burn more calories during your exercise work-out with these simple moves

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Sun, 09 May 2010 02:33:00 +0000

Make the most of your exercise work-out! Already exercising? Trying to squeeze more calorie-burning into less time? Fitness trainer and calorie-burning expert Jeanette Jenkins shows you simple moves to add to your work-out so you burn more calories in the same amount of time.

Weight Loss Legends share their personal secrets

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:45:00 +0000

Jillian Micheals and Richard Simmons might surprise you. They weren't always trim and fit. They had times when they needed inspiration. And still today, some of the "weight loss legends" have some secrets to share about their own weight loss journeys and day-to-day triumphs.

Watch these video clips to learn more about the personal stories of these weight loss icons:

How soda impacts your health: NBA star's tale

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:22:00 +0000

Good for you, Caron Butler! This NBA basketball star knew he had an addiction that was negatively impacting his health, his time, and his game. What's your game? Whether it's basketball, or the "sport of life", soda has serious negative consequences on your health.
Caron demonstrated that soda can add pounds, even if you're an athlete who burns more calories every day than most of us burn in a week. He also discusses how it impacted his focus. He gave alot of attention to his soda-drinking.

What would your life be like if you gave up soda? How much better would your life be if you gave up an addiction? How would your health benefit if soda (or other addictions) had less power over you, and took a smaller role in your life?

This article describes how his Mountain Dew soda-drinking habit was consuming him, and how quitting improved his health:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/More-on-Caron-Butler-s-extreme-Mountain-Dew-addi?urn=nba,198240

Are your exercise workouts getting you fit?

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Are you getting fit? Is your exercise workout program getting you to your goals? If not, you might not be giving your muscles enough variety.

Just like our brains, our muscles need variety to keep them challenged. Your workouts should include cardio exercise, strength-training and stretching. Yes, it's allright to emphasize one more than the other, but you should practice all 3 throughout the week.

Bob Harper, personal trainer for the Biggest Loser TV series, shares a tip about varying your workout:

Biggest Loser - Bob's Workout Secret #3: Vary Your Workout @ Yahoo! Video

If your weight loss seems to have plateaued, change your cardio workout. If you aren't getting the tone and curves you want, increase your weight and decrease the number of repetitions you do. And if you are feeling sore or stiff, you need to focus more on stretching.

Vary at least one component of your exercise routine every 4-6 weeks. For great results with little change, simply reverse the order of your exercises. If you always do your strength-training after your cardio, then strength-train first. If you always stretch last, stretch in the middle of the workout. Just some small changes can make a big difference and get you over that hill!

Prevent colds, flu, disease with proper sneezing and healthy lifestyle habits

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:15:00 +0000

Prevent colds and flu and other airborn illness by sneezing correctly. Here is the appropriate way to sneeze. Government officials like Health & Human Services' Kathleen Sebelius aren't the only ones who can teach you how to sneeze effectively, to prevent the spread of disease. Elmo, a favorite Sesame Street character, also knows how to sneeze in the right direction. Watch this video clip, demonstrating your best moves when sneezing:

What else can you do to prevent getting a cold, or flu?
Wash your hands often, especially when you are out in public with many people.
Avoid sick people. They don't have the courtesy to stay home when they are sick, but it doesn't mean that you must be around them. Respect yourself by creating your own healthy space.
Get plenty of sleep. When you lack good-quality sleep, your immune system is compromised. Sleep patterns can change, too, as our daylight time shifts. Make adjustments.
Eat healthy, nutritious foods. Bright-colored vegetables are the nutritional key to disease prevention. Being overweight represents a disease state, and it puts you at risk for more disease, so manage your weight and keep it healthy.
Exercise! Get plenty of exercise to boost your immune system. It is one of the few free, simple, gifts that we can give ourselves to stay healthy. Not only does exercise boost the immune system and prevent disease, but it also aids sleep, improves mood, and relieves stress. If you're sleeping better, feeling happy and stress-free, then your body can optimally resist getting sick!

Employees lose 4,156 pounds of weight together in group effort

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:17:00 +0000

Group motivation ("peer pressure", in a good way) can work wonders, to lose weight and get healthier. Companies and their employees get fit together. Watch this video to see how one company lost an amazing 4,156 pounds, collectively:

http://tv.yahoo.com/daytime/video/the-early-showgroup-weight-loss/15388269/

Working out with friends, or having an organized buddy system, can help you accomplish great feats. You can set an exercise plan, make goals, lose weight, eat healthier, and support each other. At work, you are more conscious of your choices and the negative, unhealthy influences diminish.

Make your workplace healthier, and buddy up!

Our amazing Milky Way Galaxy

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:04:00 +0000

Parkinson's, Michael J Fox and real life

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:57:00 +0000

Parkinson's disease, characterized by neuromuscular changes, has a great representative these days. Michael J Fox has jumped into the spotlight, on-screen and off, as one of the most well-know public advocates for Parkinson's research. Advancements in Parkinson's disease treatments can be directly attributed to his work.

But it all started with his own journey, with Michael's own everyday experiences of living with Parkinson's. Watch this interview to find out more about his positive perspective and his foundation:

Cancer exam results can be troublesome

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:40:00 +0000

Have you recently been tested for cancer? Did you get retested after you received the results? Early screening and detection of cancer is critical, and correct exam results can save your life. How do you know if your exam results are reliable? Watch this video to understand the process better:

What else can you do to prevent and detect cancer?
Know your family history. Is there a type of cancer that is prevalent amongst your family members?
Practice prevention with a healthy lifestyle. Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding unhealthy foods with sugar and processed ingredients. Practice regular exercise, daily. Drink alcohol in small quantities. If you smoke, quit immediately.

Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent cancer.

Pesticides, Fruits and Vegetables, and Eating Organic

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:15:00 +0000

Pesticides in your produce? How can we protect ourselves from eating too much pesticide residue with our fruits, vegetables, and other food?
Watch this news report for more information:

Of course, you can choose to minimize or eliminate how much pesticides you eat: Buy Organic! When you eat organic produce, you can be assured that it is virtually chemically-free. Organic foods are those grown naturally, without the use of pesticides and herbicides or other chemicals. AND...
Organic foods have been tested for their nutritious quality. They have been proven to contain far more nutrients than their "chemically-influenced" counterparts. Best of all, organic tastes better!

Non-stop hunger and eating: Prader-Willi Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:10:00 +0000

Have you ever felt like you couldn't stop eating? Some people actually have a medical condition in which their brains do not shut off the hunger signal. Their satiety is left unfulfilled, 24/7. Having Prader-Willi Syndrome can lead to more serious health problems, too. Watch how the Kane family has dealt with their daughter's perpetual hunger:

Painkillers and acetaminophen medications regulation and restriction

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:05:00 +0000

If you take painkillers, or other medications with pain-relieving effects from acetaminophen, you should know the risks associated with them. They are serious, even life-threatening. There are other alternatives for pain relief.

Read this article to learn why the government wants stricter regulation of pain relievers that contain acetaminophen:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090707/ap_on_he_me/us_med_painkiller_limits

It's important to know what you are consuming and its potential risks. Side effects are sometimes subtle, or develop slowly with use. Be aware and be safe.

Raven Johnson's prom, saved

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:28:00 +0000

Here's a touching story of a community who teamed up to create a special prom night for a sick gal. Watch Raven's prom story:

Eating gluten-free? Elizabeth Hasselbeck eats for Celiac's disease

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:50:00 +0000

If you have heard anything about reducing the carbohydrates, or "carbs", in your diet, then you might have heard about gluten. Gluten is an ingredient found in wheat and wheat products. It can be hard to digest.
People with Celiac's disease have an extemely difficult time digesting gluten. Their intestinal tract goes into distress. Symptoms of gluten intolerance can include fatigue, upset stomach and bloating, and misdiagnoses are common.

Watch this video interview in which Elizabeth Hasselbeck describes her journey to the proper diagnosis, and how to eat gluten-free:

Granted, not every wheat intolerance or chronic digestive disturbance is Celiac's disease! Yes, Celiac's is commonly mistaken for other problems, but there are so many gastrointestinal disorders that can cause similar symptoms.
Before you settle on a diagnosis, try food allergy testing and elimination diets to determine which ingredients are upsetting you.

And READ NUTRITION LABELS on your foods! You can't take for granted that you know every ingredient in your food. Look for hidden sources of soy, wheat, corn, sugar, and chemical sweeteners. These are common food allergens. And it's shocking how often they are "snuck" into foods. Educate yourself, and Read those Labels!

Prevent germs and sickness: Boost your Immunity and lymph with these tricks

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:23:00 +0000

How much time can you spend cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing your household items? The #1 best thing you can do to reduce your chances of getting sick is WASH YOUR HANDS regularly.

If you want to know how to kill germs all over your house, watch this video story:

What else can you do? Boost your immune system with these great tricks:

1) Bounce on a trampoline. You can find cheap mini-tramps at your local sporting goods store, and sometimes at yard sales and in the classified swap ads (in the newspaper). Bouncing on a tramp is one of the few exercises that you can do to completely rejuvenate your lymph fluid. 3 minutes and your lymph system gets a flush!

2) Get regular exercise. One of the best ways to boost immunity. Your lymph vessels do not have their own pumps, so they need "milking" from the muscles around them. Exercise is critical to staying healthy!

3) Sauna therapy- Far Infrared Saunas (FIR) are supposed to have more immune-boosting properties than regular hot-rocks saunas. They also detoxify your whole body, purify your skin, enhance circulation, and soothe weary joints.

4) Get Dry-Brushing or light body scrub treatments. Do you really need an excuse to go to the spa? C'mon, now you have another one. Those gentle herbal and salt scrubs are lymph-boosters. The light exfoliation is the key to moving lymph. Opt for loofahs, fine salts, dry-brushing, and body mitts in the treatment.

5) Spend more time outside. Give your body exposure to different environments. Making your immune system work is key to fighting germs. Get out and about!

Skin cancer cautions: Prevent, Watch, Reduce exposure

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:23:00 +0000

Sunshine and warm days mean "skin cancer season" is coming on. Did you know that you can eat vegetables for sun protection? Did you know that your blood glucose is related to skin cancer risk? And exercise reduces risk of all types of cancer, so it's an important form of protection!

Olessa Pindak shares her expertise on skin cancer prevention in this video clip:

Katie Visco runs to inspire youth, motivate others

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:30:00 +0000

Katie Visco, an inspired 23-year-old from Illinois, wants to inspire others through her passion, RUNNING. Run, Katie, Run. She's running across the whole country!

With Pave Your Lane, Katie will run and run and speak and run and run and run and give and run, and run some more. Watch this April interview to learn about her running plans:

Support Katie. Take a small step. And get out there and RUN!

Low Energy from Statin drug use may lead to other health risks

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:04:00 +0000

Statin drugs can create many possible side effects, including low energy, amnesia and memory problems, inflammation, and stiff muscles.
These side effects can cause you to avoid some of the healthy lifestyle habits that are critical to lowering your cholesterol naturally! Exercise is critical to cholesterol reduction. This can be tough if the statin drug is causing you to have low energy and stiff muscles.

Watch this video clip to find out more about decreased energy due to statins:

Exercise is critical to good health. If you have high cholesterol, exercise and nutrition are important to naturally lower it.
If your statin drugs are reducing your energy, here are more tips so you can lower cholesterol naturally and boost your energy:
* Get short bouts of exercise throughout your day, whenever you have energy. For example, run errands for work on foot like post office visits and buying supplies.
* At work, take regular stretching breaks. When you get up for a bathroom break, walk briskly. Take the stairs.
* When driving places, park farther away to walk a little extra.
* Kick Caffeine! Take a weekend and go off all caffeinated beverages. Over time, our bodies build up a tolerance to caffeine, so we end up more tired and lifeless!
* Eat nutritious, high-energy foods for snacks, like nuts and dried fruits. But do not snack in between each meal. If you keep your digestive system working 'round the clock, it might "drain the brain" and leave you less alert or focused.

Is your wrist pain from upper-body tension, instead of carpal tunnel problems?

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:10:00 +0000

If you suffer from wrist pain, you might not have carpal tunnel problems. You could have arm, elbow, or wrist pain. But tension in your shoulders and upper back could be causing any of these painful symptoms.

To discover how upper-body tension can be mistaken for carpal tunnel syndrome, read this article:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Confused-About-Wrist-Pain?-How-Upper-Body-Tension-Causes-Carpal-Tunnel-Symptoms-and-Wrist-Pain&id=1902510

What can you do to prevent the tension that causes this cascade of problems?
* Strengthen those muscles. Often those muscles feel tense because they are being overstretched. They need to be strengthened, "tightened up", so to speak.
* Improve your ergonomics at work and during hobbies. How is your posture during your work-day? How is your posture during hobby activities?
* Get cardio exercise. Get the blood-flow and oxygen to those tense spots. Get Moving!
* Try natural alternatives such as massage, acupuncture, and sauna therapies.

Is your skin allergic to everyday items? Common irritants explained

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:18:00 +0000

Are you aware of these common skin allergens? Your skin might be irritated from allergic reactions to everyday items.

Dr. Doris Day describes common irritants in this video interview:

Avoid these allergens and keep your skin healthy!

Signs of closed head injury: hematoma survival story and signs to watch

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:23:00 +0000

A recent actress suffered an epidural hematoma, a type of head injury that results in bleeding and compressing brain tissue. Morgan, a young girl, was saved when her parents watched her symptoms closely and reacted quickly. Morgan received medical treatment that cleared her hematoma and saved her brain. Watch the video to see her story:

Learn the signs of a serious head injury. Sometimes a concussion doesn't even look like a serious problem. You don't have to lose consciousness to have a life-threatening emergency.
In addition to loss of consciousness, bleeding, broken bones, and other outwardly apparent signs of trauma, Get immediate medical care if someone suffers a "bump on the head" and then develops:
* Impaired hearing, smell, taste or vision
* Headaches
* Stiff neck
* Vomiting
* Sudden drowsiness
* Starts behaving oddly or seems to be acting "unlike themselves"

If you suspect a closed head injury, apply first aid and get medical help immediately!

Ridley Rows for skin cancer awareness

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:13:00 +0000

Paul Ridley rowed his way across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for skin cancer research. Congratulations, Paul!

Upon his arrival in Antigua, he was interviewed. Watch this video for his interview:

Saving food, Eating fresh and healthy

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:34:00 +0000

We don't want to throw away foods. We can save them. Here are some video tips for keeping foods longer, safer, and healthier:

Acai Berry diet scams

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Beware of diet scams like the common Acai Berry "free trial" offers!

Healthcare coverage during unemployment and cutting healthcare costs

noreply@blogger.com (Support and Coaching) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:32:00 +0000

If you or your spouse might lose your job, you can act immediately and keep your healthcare coverage. You have options.

And COBRA can cover you while you are unemployed if you worked for an employer that employs 20+ employees.

Watch this video for more information on healthcare coverage during times of unemployment, and tips for saving money on healthcare costs: