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Your Perfect Workout

Life Coach Susan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:27:34 +0000

I’ve never met a client who didn’t feel exercise was important. Everyone knows the benefits that can be enjoyed by living an active lifestyle. Yet, there are challenges with creating a routine that works for you. I discussed this very issue with Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach™ and below is an article she wrote for all of you out there who want to dicover their perfect workout.

Your Perfect Workout

By: Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach™

What does your perfect workout mean? Is it a stroll in the park, taking a class, a rigorous hour of tennis, or using the Stairmaster during your favorite TV show? Maybe it means focusing on your breath in a yoga class, stretching your muscles with Pilates or running to your favorite songs. While any of these workouts benefit your body, mind and soul, many of us don’t exercise at all. In fact, the only exercise we’re getting is when they exercise our right…not to exercise.

If this sounds like you, it’s time to find your perfect workout. But what if you haven’t worked out in weeks, months, even years?

What matters is that you find something that you can enjoy.
What also matters is that you begin at a level that’s only slightly more challenging than what you feel you can do.

This way, you don’t scare yourself off from beginning and sticking with a new routine. It’s also a great way to build confidence in yourself. By setting a goal that’s reasonable, then achieving that goal, you gain the confidence to keep trying. It’s an empowering feeling to take back the reins and know that your fitness and health are up to you.

Now like many women, let’s say you haven’t exercised in an embarrassingly long time. You’re never ending to-do list got the best of you and the only way you could get everything done was by cutting your own self care right off your list. So unfortunately, your exercise was one of the first things to go. This may have worked for a while but at some point, you began to feel sluggish, lethargic and unfit. Maybe you noticed that your clothes weren’t fitting as well as they used to. You may have realized that while you used to sprint up the steps, now you’re huffing and puffing as you near the top. Whatever caused you to see that you need exercise in your life doesn’t matter, as long as you use that information to get going.

So, where do you begin?

You can always start with walking. You know how to do it, you don’t need to be exceptionally coordinated and all you need is a properly fitting pair of walking shoes. Just by getting outside, looking at the changing leaves or noticing the beauty that surrounds you may be enough to keep you motivated to walk. If that’s not enough, you can bring an iPod or MP3 player to listen to your favorite music. There are also some great services which enable you to download workouts according to your workout level and needs. You can even download podcasts of programs you enjoy or just use the time as an opportunity to clear your head.

Now it doesn’t matter how much you have to do and how busy you are. You can justify or make excuses for anything you don’t want to do. The idea is to find a way to get it done so you can feel good again. For example, if you leave early in the morning and head off to work, you can have a gym bag packed and head to the gym before you come home. You can also try exercising during your lunch break, taking a short walking break every hour or finding an exercise buddy you can walk with and be accountable to.

For moms: If you have young children, there are some other strategies you may want to try. Get on that treadmill in your home, use tapes, DVD’s or just tune into your local exercise channel. Just simply put your baby in an area safely nearby. Your baby may even get a real kick out of watching their mom working out. If not, they can use the time to sleep, snack or play. If your children are a little older, give them a special activity that they only get to do while you work out. They’ll look forward to the activity while you get your workout in.

If you want to workout outside, there are great exercise joggers that allow you to walk, jog or run with your child safely strapped in. You can also wear your baby in a Baby Bjorn or baby backpack. This adds weighted resistance to your workout while taking away any excuse you may have! Your baby will also love the special time feeling close to you while getting some fresh air. Another option is to join a class for moms and their kids. If that doesn’t work for you, many health clubs offer babysitting for a small fee. Lastly, you can hire a babysitter or find a friend that is willing to take turns babysitting each others children so you can both make the time for much needed self care.

It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do something. The key is to find a way to incorporate exercise back into your life. If you do nothing now and exercise for fifteen minutes tomorrow, you’re moving in the right direction. What’s most important is that you give your body, mind and spirit what it so rightfully deserves. And as you begin to feel better about your body and your commitment to take better care of yourself, your body will kindly respond by slowly getting back to being the finely tuned machine it had been long ago. Then at some point, you may see the beauty in you that everyone else does.

Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach™ is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Nutrition. She’s a Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach, speaker and Sign up for a free report, 52 weeks of healthy living tips and a subscription to Debi’s newsletter Mojo Moments at TheMojoCoach.com. Want to work with Debi one-on-one? Register at TheMojoCoachOnline.com mention “Aspire” in the comment box and enjoy your second month free!

What is something that you know about yourself now that you didn’t know when you were 20?

Life Coach Susan — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:45:15 +0000

How often do you get caught up in struggling to find an answer, even saying to yourself, “I should know this by now?” When we are in the midst of a life challenge, it sure feels overwhelming… Like it will never end… that we will never figure it out…

When we were 20, we had lots of things that we thought we knew… lots of things that we knew we didn’t know… Looking back we can see that we are more than capable of embracing our life experiences from a powerful place of learning and growth.

I recently asked my readers what they know now that they didn’t know when they were 20. Here is what they said. As you read the responses below, not only embrace a trust in yourself that you are capable of amazing growth, also take a moment to thank that 20 year old with in you for all that she taught you.

What do you know now that you didn’t know when you were 20?…

That I like hot sauce on my eggs
That I’m an empath
That I would move to California in 2009 and turn my life upside down for the best!
That I actually DON’T know everything, and probably never will!
That I would move to Florida from NY and get stuck in this dumb ass town! (sorry but feeling disgusted right now)
That it’s okay not to know everything (but I may need to be reminded of that again tomorrow!)
Where do I start?
Its only been 3yrs… but so much. Life changes on a day to day basis, nothing is permanent, and Ive got to wake up every day with a smile no matter what =D Life is something to permanently be worked on.
How to love myself!
Lol, not everybody’s problem is mine!
That I have the choice to do anything I want!
That you are not forever young, but by growing older you do become wiser!
what I’m actually capable of
I am capable of a lot more than I think.
Thank God, as I got older, and through the “School of Hard Knocks” and experience, have achieved many goals. Independent and knowledgeable, I have empathy for others, and unafraid of new challenges!
I can say no and mean it
I am able recognize obstacles in my life, valuate them, and also manage to go past them.
I was never as fat as I thought I was
I did not know as much as I thought I did.
That I have the ability to do anything!!
That I can’t do everything!
That there really is a lot more I can do with the right mindset
That my body image meter was way off..
that I am somebody!
That I have a passion for Pregnant Teen’s and seeing them succeed in life.
I didn’t know who I was! I was clueless. I now know I am a child of God created for His purpose! I know that I am beautifully and wonderfully made. My self-esteem back then was horrible. I was depressed and truly did not enjoy life. I love life now! Thanks!!!
That I am alive. That I could leave that abusive relationship and raise a child
How strong I really am and and through that, how much empathy and compassion I have.
inner strength, resilience
What a good question! Not to be so attached to how I thought my life needed to play out. That the hills and dips are all part of the amazing journey.
That if I can dream it, I can do it!

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What do YOU know now that you didn’t know when you were 20?…

Obama’s National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council

Life Coach Susan — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:45:55 +0000

President Obama recently issued an Executive Order establishing the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council. Within the council there will be an Advisory Group appointed which will develop policy and program recommendations and advise the Council on lifestyle-based chronic disease prevention and management, integrative health care practices, and health promotion.

I am hoping that you will agree that a Naturopathic Doctor should be part of this Advisory Group. The AANP has nominated CNDA past president, Dr. Tara Levy for appointment to the advisory group. We are asking for your support for this appointment by taking action a couple of ways:

1) Please take a minute to write a letter to your representatives and the President. This can easily be done by using the convenient CapWiz link below, which will take you to a pre-written letter that you can personalize and it will automatically go to your representatives based on your address.

2) Please inform your friends and family about this issue and ask them to write letters as well.

President Obama believes in grassroots campaigning and so we need you to write him now and share your stories about how naturopathic medicine changes lives – and the need to have the perspective of a committed doctor who can contribute to the development of public policy because she does this work every day.

Time is of the essence – Decisions are anticipated within two weeks – Please act now!

Go the link to the AANP CapWiz alert to send letters which can be found by clicking here.

Click here to download a PDF for distribution to your patients – or use this email to activate the people you treat!

Click here to read the AANP nomination letter for Dr. Levy.

Coaching Tip: Improved Time Management

Life Coach Susan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:37:30 +0000

You likely already know that good time management skills help add those beloved check marks to the ToDo list. Yet, it can also help reduce your stress level and improve your quality of life.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the multitude of tasks to be completed each day. Adding to the frustration, it seems like days literally fly by, landing us at the end of it feeling like we haven’t accomplished much.

A daily time log is a simple way to evaluate how effectively you are using your time.

For five days, keep track of your time and how you are spending it. Log when you wake up, how long you shower, your commute time and other daily activities. Then review your log to identify where you can spend your time better. For example, if you find that you make multiple errand runs a week, consider keeping a list of needed items and consolidate your errand runs into one.

By mindfully tracking your time and then making needed adjustments, you may actually find you have more time than you think.

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What is your greatest time waster?

Blog Carnival : Help me get Organized : July 7, 2010 edition

Life Coach Susan — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:32:27 +0000

Welcome to the July 7, 2010 edition of help me get organized.

Gosh, who couldn’t use a little bit of help getting organized these days. Whether you need support organizing your career goals, getting healthy and into shape or clearing your clutter, here you find the best articles on the web to show you how!

Enjoy!

Career

Cheryl Ragsdale presents Who’s Watching Your Back? How to Find Members For Your Support Network // Community posted at BlogCatalog, saying, “Going it alone really doesn’t work for most of us. We need help and encouragement from others. We need someone to let us know when we’ve strayed over the edge. Feedback from trusted advisers and establishing effective mentor relationships is key to moving us forward to achieving our goals. Plus, it just feels good to be part of a group of people who are protective and “who’ve got your back”.”

nissim ziv presents Career Goals: Examples of Career Goals and Objectives posted at Job Interview Guide. Adam Park presents Top 20 Tech Blogs posted at Computer Science Schools.
Aaliyah Williams presents The Ultimate Guide to the Special Education Teacher Career posted at Masters in Special Education, saying, “With over two million new special education teaching careers expected this year, you might think about seeking a career in this field. What is involved in this career track, and what can you expect as far as the training you’ll need, the earnings you’ll make and other related occupations that might capture your interest?”
Virginia Hensley presents Top 50 Nurse Educator Blogs posted at online nurse practitioner degree, saying, “If you want to learn more about nursing as a career, degrees in nursing, or about nurse educators, you can get good direction from these, 50 of the top nurse educator blogs.”
Francis Thomas presents The Ultimate Guide to LPN to RN Bridge Programs posted at LPN to RN Bridge Programs, saying, “If you are an LPN and looking into taking the next step – or even if you’re not yet an LPN and want to chart your career course now – here are programs to help bridge the way to becoming a Registered Nurse.”
Julia Wells presents Top 40 Web Tools to Find Ultrasound Technician Jobs posted at Best ultrasound technician schools, saying, “While large job sites are great to get a feel of what’s available, you also can use organizational sites, job-specific sites, hospital sites and recruiters to find jobs. This list of the top 40 Web tools to find ultrasound technician jobs provides that resource for you, where you can search quickly and easily for your specific concentration in the medical imaging field.”
Karen Eisenbraun presents Working Overtime Can Be Bad For You posted at Healthy Theory.
Orson Bean presents 7 Ways to Find the Nursing Specialty that?s Right for You posted at Online Schools for Nursing, saying, “Before you start on the path to your new career in nursing, take stock of what you really enjoy doing with help from this article.”
nissim ziv presents Problem Solving Interview Questions and Answers posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “When the interviewer asks the question about your most challenging experience and the actions you took to solve the problem (or the case), remember that the interviewer is trying to get a brief idea on several aspects related to your personality: • Your problem solving and analytic thinking skills. • Your abilities to work in a stressful environment. How do you handle stress and pressure? • How do you cope with complex situations?”
Cheryl Ragsdale presents Teach me about… Twitter posted at Aspiring FEMpreneur, saying, “Over 40 tips for learning everything there is to know about building a following on twitter – from beginner to expert, you’re bound to find something new.”
Cheryl Ragsdale presents Carlin AdSpeak Calculator Wins the Coolest Tool Ever Award posted at Aspiring FEMpreneur, saying, “Eliminate ad-speak and build trust with potential customers. This tool is simple, free and fun to use. You’ll wonder why you ever used ad-speak in the first place.”
anjelajoseph presents The Ultimate Guide to Health Administration Careers: Job Types, Salaries & More | Master Of Health Administration posted at Master Of Health Administration, saying, “What are administrator jobs like, what are their salaries and how can you prepare yourself for a job as a health administrator? This ultimate guide to health administration careers can help you learn the answers to those questions.”
nissim ziv presents Career Aspirations: Examples of Career Aspirations posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “People’s career aspirations can be categorized into limited number of types.”
Whoopie Patterson presents 7 Ways to Choose a Fashion Career That’s Right for You posted at Fashion Merchandising Colleges, saying, “Whether you want to study at a university, take classes online, or go to a special fashion and merchandising trade school, a fashion career is within your reach. Here are 7 paths to your fashionable future.”
Jena Ellis presents 10 Things to Learn in a Project Management Certificate Program posted at Online Certificate Programs.
Jenny Stowe presents 10 Prestigious Places to do your Residency/Fellowship Program posted at Masters In Healthcare.
Mike Fitterer presents TIP OF THE DAY: STAY ORGANIZED AT WORK! – Calendars by Orange Circle Studio posted at Calendars by Orange Circle Studio.
Friso presents Project management Tools Software Review | Everyone can manage posted at Everyon can Manage.
Eadwine Walter presents Top 25 Hospital Jobs Sites Worth Using posted at Masters in Hospital Administration, saying, “We’ve compiled a list of 25 hospital jobs sites that includes both options, and each link leads directly to a page where you can begin your job search.”
Herbert Aitken presents 7 Ways to Earn More Money in the Healthcare Field posted at Masters in Healthcare Administration, saying, “Look to see what diseases and health issues are on the rise. Chances are if you find yourself in a practice that focuses on a particular issue that needs more attention, your services are more likely to be indispensable and your pay scale may skyrocket.”
Milton Berlinger55 presents 5 Excellent iPad Apps for Nurses posted at LPN to RN Bridge, saying, “With the release of the iPad, nurses now have access to a robust tablet that many industry insiders believe will revolutionize the healthcare delivery system.”
sharons719 presents Top 25 Public Health Jobs Sites Worth Using posted at Masters of Public Health, saying, “You can find public health jobs through job search engines, through major employers in the public health field and through local to federal government positions. This is how we have categorized the following top 25 public health jobs sites worth using.”
Albie presents Work On Your Business, Not In It posted at Matthew Alberto .com.
Katie Gilbert presents 100 Entertaining & Inspiring Quotes for Nurses posted at Nursing School Search Blog.

Finances

Beth Ziesenis presents Xpenser: Text, call or email your expenses into an organizer posted at Cheapskate Freelancer, saying, “Thumbnail of Xpenser, an easy way to track your expenses on the run.”
Digerati Life presents 10 Ways To Organize and Simplify Your Finances posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!” Elizabeth presents Debt Consolidation Works Best When Financial Discipline Is Adhered To posted at Payday Loan Debt Consolidation Blog, saying, “You are happy after availing the services of a debt consolidation company and hope that now it will be convenient for you to pay off the debts. Further, you might heave a sigh of relief since all the creditors will now be handled by that company. You might be mistaken.”
BWL presents How to Prepare Your Finances (and other matters) for Vacation posted at Christian Personal Finance, saying, “Are you getting ready to go on a vacation and leave town? If you think you can leave town and forget about your financial life and other matters for a while, sorry, you can’t – but these are some ways to get organized before your trip…”
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Preparing My Income Tax Return: How I Organize My Tax Documents posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Organizing tax information.”
Anand presents Ontario Shows the Way in Payday Loan Reforms Process posted at Best Payday Loan, saying, “Online lending companies have made borrowing easy loans have become very accessible. You don’t need to worry about your credit history anymore. With the fast easy cash advance, you can repay the borrowed amount on the salary day and that will be the end of it.”

Health, Diet & Fitness

Jack Benny presents 25 iPad Apps Revolutionizing Healthcare posted at Master of Public Health, saying, “There was a lot of buzz in public health circles with the release of the iPad, since it promises a more mobile way of access patient information and of finding answers to common questions. Healthcare professionals make use of information everyday, and it is possible that the iPad can help streamline processes, as well as provide doctors and other healthcare professionals with the tools they need to diagnose and treat disease.”
John Laugherton presents The Ultimate Guide to Public Health Resources posted at Masters in Public Health, saying, “What is Public Health? Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities. Educating people about healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and developing ways to make communities healthier are all part of a public health professional’s job.”
Herbert Anderson presents Nursing Informatics vs. Medical Informatics: What’s the Difference? | Masters in Health Informatics posted at Comments on: Nursing Informatics vs. Medical Informatics: What’s the Difference?, saying, “Some of the differences you might see when it comes to informatics are those that illustrate the difference between nursing informatics and medical informatics. While the two are related, they are not exactly the same.”
Bernice Frankel presents 7 Ways to Learn About Informatics posted at Master of Health Informatics, saying, “Informatics is an academic field covering information science, technology, algorithms and social sciences, usually involving computer science.”
Cheryl Ragsdale presents 10 Reasons Why Female Bodybuilding is the Greatest Sport posted at That Girl is Funny, saying, “There is much more to the sport of body building than meets the eye. It’s difficult and it’s misunderstood. There are many facets within the sport that the competitor must master to be elite. To be a great body builder goes beyond physique. To be a great body builder ties the body, mind and spirit working in unison. This is the most difficult challenge within the sport of physique competitors.”
Anthony Dominick presents 20 Useful Social Networking Sites for Expecting Mothers posted at Best ultrasound technician schools, saying, “If you are interested in sharing pregnancy stories and getting support from women who know exactly how you feel, here are 20 useful social networking sites for expecting moms.”
Orson Bean presents 6 Essential Android Apps to Track Your Nutrition posted at Masters in Hospital Administration, saying, “The Android has a bunch of apps that are very useful in tracking your nutrition habits. This can help you live healthier”
Melissa Seyfried presents 51 Healthy Living Cheat Sheets to Improve Your Life posted at LPN to BSN Online, saying, “If you want to improve your life, creating a better situation for yourself, you can do so. There are plenty of resources available for you. Here are 51 healthy living cheat sheets that can help you improve your life.”
Alan Wood presents 10 Truly Shocking Stats On STDs and College Students posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Whoopie Patterson presents 6 Essential Android Apps for Health, Wealth and Happiness posted at Registered Nurse Online, saying, “Smartphones can really improve your quality of life, especially with the new Android applications for Health, Wealth, and Happiness.”
Joey Bishop presents Top 50 Biotechnology Blogs posted at Masters in Biotechnology, saying, “Today, many biotechnology blogs focus on genomics (especially personal genomics) and the business side of biotech. The blogs listed here are produced by professors, students as well as law firms and researchers.”
Herbert Aitken presents 50 Government Blogs & Web Resources That Are Good for Your Health posted at Master of Public Health, saying, “Thanks to the current government’s efforts toward transparency, you can learn more about their motivations through blogs and updated Web sites that focus on disease, disease prevention and research. Here many of those resources are together in this list of 50 government blogs and Web resources that are good for your health.”
Baily Hayden presents 9 Pervasive Myths About Presciption Drugs and Your Local Pharmacy posted at Pharmacy Tech Classes, saying, “Americans who complain about prescription drugs in their pharmacy fall into more myth than fact. Here are nine pervasive myths on drugs and the pharmacies that deliver them.”
Elle Bieling presents Simplify Yourself and Your Expectations of Yourself posted at The Body Window, saying, “You may be interested in my views of how to simplify yourself, especially when it comes to physical fitness.”
Delmy Martin presents 33 Mind-boggling Stats About Childhood Obesity posted at LVN to BSN, saying, “Many people may find a new and disturbing trend presented by childhood obesity. The numbers are staggering, showing that childhood obesity has become a nationwide epidemic.”
Cheryl Ragsdale presents Fountain of Youth: 5 Healthy Habits of Athletes posted at That Girl is Funny, saying, “Don McGrath has an idea that might inspire you to take on five habits to keep you feeling happy, healthy and strong. He is looking for people who want to take on a healthy lifestyle by joining him in the following challenge.”
Alex Carson presents 10 Big Health Benefits of Being Married posted at MRI Technician Schools.
Jenny Stowe presents 10 Facts About Health Care Reform posted at Masters In Healthcare.
Florine Church presents 50 Best Blogs for Dealing With Addiction posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Dr. Armughan Riaz presents My Face Gets Red and Flushed With High Blood Pressure | High Blood Pressure Symptoms Treatment Diet posted at Symptoms of High Blood Pressure.
Leslie Yoelson presents 6 Essential Android Apps for Expecting Mothers posted at Schools for Ultrasound Technician, saying, “Even if you’ve read “What to expect when you’re expecting,” you may not expect all the Android Apps available for Moms-to-be.Pregnancy has never been so modern. Here are the top 6 Android Apps for pregnancy.” Tony Bennett presents 25 Facebook Apps That Can Improve Your Health posted at Masters In Nursing Online, saying, “You don’t need to be a nurse or a doctor to find good information about how to take better care of yourself. All you need is Facebook. Here are 25 Facebook apps that can help you improve your health.”
sharons719 presents 50 “Healthy” Ways to Use Twitter posted at Masters in Public Health, saying, “Here’s a list that offers 50 healthy ways to use Twitter with links to the actual resources so you can begin immediately to prove Twitter’s worth as an effective tool in your life.”
Cheryl Ragsdale presents Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer-And How to Prevent Getting It in the First Place // Community posted at BlogCatalog, saying, “How do you stand up for yourself? It’s no surprise to me that we talk about waging war on cancer. Suzanne used a fight term “knockout” as the title of her book. We fight cancer. We don’t passively accept what’s coming at us. So, once you’ve joined “the (cancer) Club”, how do you decide what to do? Conversely, if you’re someone in a position to assist someone in making choices, how do you best serve their needs?”
Oliver Wang presents 10 Proven Ways to Lower Your Sperm Count posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Jerry Rogers presents50 Great Sites for Menopause Support posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Cheryl Ragsdale presents fast food – what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger | thatgirlisfunny.com posted at That Girl is Funny, saying, “It’s a shame, really, that fast food just doesn’t work for our health. It’s convenient. It’s cheap. I used to like the way it tasted. I ignored the indigestion and feeling sluggish. My life was unhealthy in so many ways. Why should I single out junk food as something to worry about?”
Charlie Smith presents 100 Best Blogs for Exploring Alternative Medicine posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Kelly Sutton presents 100 Healthy Recipes for Lazy People posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
James OConnor presents Habits That Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful Part 3 posted at Holistic Skin Care, saying, “Final article in a three part series on habits anyone can take to keep their skin healthy and beautiful. The article is filled with helpful suggestions that are sure to improve your skin as well as your general health from head to toe”
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Whimsical Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
Rowena Hebert presents 50 Best Blogs for Cleaner Eating posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Danavir presents The Warrior Physique posted at Weight Loss For Attraction, saying, “Having trouble attracting women with your current body? Can the secret be to just man up and be a warrior? Check this out.”
Bridget Nicholson presents 50 Meditation & Mind Control Techniques for Weight Loss posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Aparna presents Yogic diet posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, “Are you what you eat…. or is it the other way round? Whatever it be, there is no denying that food habit plays the most important part in the constitution of our body. Ancient Yogic texts as well as modern research have time and again confirmed the fact that food governs mind and thoughts. A healthy food habit keeps one physically fit and mentally alert.”
Dr. Armughan Riaz presents Cola Coke Pepsi May Increase Blood Pressure posted at High Blood Pressure Symptoms Treatment Diet.
Herbert Aitken presents Top 50 Free Public Health Resources Worth Bookmarking posted at Masters in Public Health, saying, “This list focuses on the top 50 free public health resources worth bookmarking, and the links represent a good portion of current available resources for your convenience.”
Julia Wells presents 19 Must-See Biotech Infographics posted at Masters in Biotechnology, saying, “A foray into biotech infographics on the Web can turn up dull images as well as amazing ones that both contain accurate and useful information.”
Maureen Fitzsimmons presents 25 Facebook Apps to Improve Your Health and Happiness posted at 25 Facebook Apps to Improve Your Health and Happiness, saying, “There are a number of places on online that can provide you with tips and motivation. Before you start any new program, you should consult a health care professional. And, once you are done with that, here are 25 Facebook apps to help you improve your health and happiness.”
Leonard Gilhooley x presents 5 Excellent iPad Apps for ?Dr. Mom? posted at CNA Class Online, saying, “Apps that range from helpful reminders of health appointments to apps that can diagnose common ailments mean that Mom has an entire arsenal of medical knowledge at her fingertips.”
Diane Laine presents 25 Online Startups Democratizing Medical Data and Information posted at Masters in Public Health, saying, “Technology is democratizing public health, making it possible for patients to have a greater hand in making decisions, and giving them access to their own records. Here are 25 startups helping get more medical data out there.”
John Laugherton presents 18 Beautiful Infographics About the Human Brain posted at Masters in Counseling, saying, “If you are interested in learning more about the brain, here are 18 beautiful infographics.” Pete presents Myths of Mosquito Prevention posted at Mosquito Basics, saying, “With mosquito season about to be in full swing, here are some common erroneous beliefs about avoiding mosquito bites.”

Home

Neki Naturals presents Tips to De-clutter and Organize Craft and Hobby Supplies posted at Neki Naturals.
BWL presents The Only 5 Things You Need For A Newborn posted at Christian Personal Finance, saying, “Way too many parents buy too much junk for their babies – could it be possible to care for a baby with only 5 things?” Linda@NHE presents How To Use Essential Oils As Air Fresheners posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, “A look at how you can make simple, all-natural, air fresheners with essential oils…”
Isabella Smith presents 12 Simple Ways to Fireproof Your Home for Summer posted at Fire Science Degree, saying, “Summer leaves ample room for accidents when it comes to fire. While we’re off enjoying the weather, simple things can go wrong resulting in a fire that spreads like, well, wildfire. Keep a fire safety plan in play all year and go over it with children every season to ensure they know what to do should disaster strike.”
BWL presents 22 Home Burglary Prevention Tips posted at Christian Personal Finance, saying, “Burglary prevention isn’t something I think about every day – or even every month for that matter. But as they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure…”
Andrea Cohen presents How To Organize New Closets | DIY Her Way posted at DIY Her Way.
Quirky Momma presents quirkymomma.com, saying, “Here is a post about how to create and use a household binder to keep your life organized.”
savvybrown presents 21 Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill | Savvy Brown posted at savvy brown, saying, “Save money”
Cynthia Merritt presents 50 Things You Never Knew About Babies posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Monte Stonewall presents 10 Firefighting Phrases You Need to Know posted at Fire Science Colleges.
Monte Stonewall presents 12 Most Common Causes of Burns posted at Fire Science Colleges.
Tom Tessin presents Organizing Your Dorm Room in College posted at FCC Student Blog, saying, “3 simple steps you can start taking today when you’re looking to organize your dorm room.”
Pete Serber presents 10 Things You Can Use to Put Out Fires posted at Fire Science Schools.
axel presents Zen-Like Living posted at axel g.
OmarAdams presents 60 Incredibly Inspiring Simple Living Blogs posted at Online Accounting Degree, saying, “Living simply means refusing to let stress, clutter, and anxiety gain a foothold in your life. Sounds great, right? We’ve looked all over the Internet to find inspiring simple living blogs.”
Sheryl Owen presents Change of Address: 10 Ways to Save Money On Electricity Bills posted at Change of Address.
Sheryl Owen presents Change of Address: Top 10 Destinations for Snowbirds posted at Change of Address.
ricky presents Manchester Pest Control Tips: The Top 6 Ways To Prevent Mice Infestations posted at Youngs Pest Control Blog, saying, “Manchester pest control is high on many speed dial lists all year round because of the seemingly increasing number of pests around. More and more infestations seem to occur every year and there are two common rodents that usually make the top pests lists. The first is rats but the second, and more common in domestic homes, is the mouse. Mice are not only an annoyance but can bring in all sorts of other bugs, viruses and problems. As such, you need to sort the problem out sooner rather than later.”

Personal Development

Cheryl Ragsdale presents Add a Juicy New Activity to Your Life in 5 Steps | thatgirlisfunny.com posted at That Girl is Funny, saying, “Add a Juicy New Activity to Your Life in 5 Steps! Yes, you do have time. You can mull over your lists while you’re making dinner or folding clothes or waiting for something or driving your car. No excuses!”
Christine Seivers presents 15 Medical Tweets Worth Following posted at EKG Technician Training.
Madeleine Begun Kane presents How To Disorganize Your Life posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
Tom Tessin presents How to Organize Your Life in College posted at FCC Student Blog, saying, “College is can be a challenge but if you know how to manage it, the time may be a little less stressful.”
Albie presents Go Out Of Your Way to Give Value posted at Matthew Alberto .com.
Thursday Bram presents 7 Apps to Inspire Positive Thinking posted at Life Scoop.
Taylor Coburn presents How Do You Lift Your Mood When You Feel Down in the Dumps? | Motivia posted at Motivia.
GCM presents Know What You Want posted at Chronicles of a Canadian Twentysomething, saying, “The key is to not let the goals overwhelm you! Just put your mind on paper…or a screen. ”
Albie presents Get Disturbed to Get Yourself Moving posted at Matthew Alberto .com.
Mike Vogt presents 20 Spiritual Must-Read Books posted at Christian Colleges Online.
Aparna presents Complaining habit and choosing the right company posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, “Complaining and whining over trifles is an exasperating habit. Moaners and grumblers are always frowned upon by people. However, this write-up from Phil for Humanity will make you to ‘see’ the ‘complaining habit’ in a new light.”
Scientific Living presents 34 Ways to Simplify Your Life posted at Scientific Living, saying, “Removing unhelpful aspects of your life.”

Time

Beth Dargis presents How to Survive a 14 Hour Workay posted at My Simpler Life – Simple Living, saying, “Somedays are longer than planned. Here’s how to get through them.”
Heather Clark presents 30 Ways to Save 10 Minutes Every Day posted at Almost Organized Blog – KeepandShare.com.
Casey Markee presents 15 Time Management Gadgets You Never Knew Existed posted at Almost Organized Blog – KeepandShare.com, saying, “Free up more time in your daily routine in 2010 with these 15 Time Management Gadgets you probably never knew existed!”
Kylie ofiu presents 1 Million Dollar Challenge: Setting work hours posted at 1 Million Dollar Challenge, saying, “This post is about setting clear work hours for those that work at home.”
axinja granier presents How to Create Efficient and Simple To-Do Lists | Key to Being… posted at Key to Being….
axinja granier presents 12 Handy Tricks to Overcome Procrastination | Key to Being… posted at Key to Being….
axinja granier presents 5 Simple Ways to a Clear Email Box | Key to Being… posted at Key to Being…. Andrzej Kowasz presents Start on Wednesday posted at Demotivate yourself!.
Bill presents How to Pick the Right Mom Organizer posted at Official Bubble Planner Blog.
Charles Chua C K presents Getting Things Done (GTD) in 7 Easy and Simple Steps posted at All About Living with Life.

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SURVEY RESULTS! What was the best trip you’ve ever taken?

Life Coach Susan — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:43:31 +0000

Ahhhh… Summertime! The season of relaxing, spending time with the family and taking those fun vacas! I asked my readers what their favorite trip ever was… here is how they responded. Enjoy!

Spur of the moment… lets get up and go somewhere! We would go to the beach or up north to the mountains, it never mattered! My children always loved when I did that! It was usually when they were getting on each other’s nerves which in turn lead to my nerves lol!
In September of 2002, we took a month long car voyage to the East Coast. We visited Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and many other places. It was a great experience. Our favorite stop was in Virginia, where we went to Williamsburg and then on to Virginia beach to visit Edgar Cayces ARE HQs.
1995 – around the world for a year. 18 countries on 4 continents.
Jamaica with my mom – about 20 years ago. Would LOVE to do it again.
Montreal jazz fest for 10 days of endless parties and concerts! Back when the dollar was strong and everything was half price. Went out rocking with my mom who definitely an stay up way past last call when she’s there!
I love cruises because you pay once and everything is included and you unpack once and get to see several places. They really are the most relaxing vacations I ever take. But, if given a choice – Athens is my favorite city in the world. I love the food, the culture, the people, the beauty, the history, the meandering walks through the Plaka. It’s amazing!
It was 10 years ago on a Friday evening after work we wanted to do something different so we packed a weekend bag and went to Copenhagen. We stayed at a lovely hotel, had dinner at a nice restaurant. We went to as many clubs & pubs as we could that friday night and same thing Saturday. It was one of our best weekend ever! Everything was just unforgettable. This one stand out because it was a spur of the moment type of thing!!
A cruise (which I’m not a big fan) with a boyfriend. We were on the ship for 2 weeks and went through the Panama Canal, Venezuela and many others places. We had walkie tallkies and were like kids all over the ship. Each destination, we would find some off the beaten path excursion to do (sometimes scary). We were not your average tourists. I actually fell more in love on that trip than I was before leaving. It was quite the adventure and had a better appreciation for him…. weird…
I went to Australia 5 weeks ago and I loved it
down south when my daughter turned 21 (6 years ago) we had the best mom daughter time – the sun poison I got
Kauai in 2000. We stayed in Poipu and we took a boat ride to the Napali coast – just beautiful. Of course, I love Waimea canyon. My spirit feels at home on the island of Kauai – don’t tell my husband he’s been trying to move us to Hawaii for the last 5 years. I wouldn’t mind settling on Kauai, but not Oahu.
4th wedding anniversary. Totally spontaneous road trip to Split Rock Lighthouse in Minnesota. It was Autumn and the landscape was warm and gorgeous and we had the most wonderful time, just the two of us.
1999 New Years holiday trip.. island hopping in Fiji and crossing over the International dateline in Fiji on Dec 31st 1999..First in the world to to bring in Y2K and the last…super cool and tons of pics…And Bonus: I Won this!!!
Our cross-country move from NJ to OR. In an RV. That I actually drove. (!!!) The highlight of the trip was visiting The Badlands (coinciding with our one-year anniversary) – it’s one of the most amazing places on the planet. Unfortunately, a few hours after that the RV caught fire and burned to the ground. So we lost almost everything we owned. Finished the trip in our Toyota Echo. Despite that tragedy, we traveled through so many states and saw lots and lots of our beautiful country.
I want to go too…take me
I think the best trip I took was to Kauai a few years back…I definitely would love to go back sooner than later…it is so relaxing there, both in the way of life and just the whole attitude…I love it
92… Maui.. also very relaxing, helicopter tour over waterfalls on the west side was absolutely breathtaking! Would go back in a minute given the chance!

URGENT: Help stop the stoning of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani

Life Coach Susan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:00:58 +0000

URGENT ALERT: IRAN
June 2010

Call on the Government of Iran to stop the imminent execution of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani sentenced to death by stoning

Equality Now is deeply concerned about Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.

Information received by Equality Now suggests that Ms. Mohammadi-Ashtiani has been sentenced to death by stoning for committing adultery with two men. The verdict is final and could be implemented at any time according to credible sources. Ms. Mohammadi-Ashtiani is said to have been in jail in Tabriz for the past five years. She was initially sentenced to 99 lashes on 15 May 2006 by a court in the city if Osku in the North West Iranian province of East Azerbaijan for the lesser crime of having “illicit relations” with the two men, in other words, engaging in conduct that did not constitute sexual intercourse. However, on 10 September 2006 her case was taken up again by a different court, the Sixth Branch of the Penal Court of East Azerbaijan Province, where the charge of adultery was brought against her.

Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani denied the charge and, as far as Equality Now is aware, no relevant evidence was admitted against her. She was convicted solely on the basis of the judge’s opinion that she had committed adultery and was sentenced to death by stoning.

Go to the orginal article on Equality Now: http://equalitynow.org/english/takeaction/newsalert/urgentalert_iran_20100625_en.html

Blog Carnival : Help Me Get Healthy : June 23, 2010 edition

Life Coach Susan — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:45 +0000

Welcome to the June 23, 2010 edition of help me get healthy.

Here you will find the best pages on the Internet for Diet, Exercise, Disease Prevention and Women’s Health! Please click through to visit the site of your choice. And, be sure to leave a comment to express your support.

Enjoy!

Diet

GrrlScientist presents TEDTalks: Graham Hill: Why I’m a Weekday Vegetarian : Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted) posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “We all know the arguments that being vegetarian is better for the environment and for the animals — but in a carnivorous culture, it can be hard to make the change. Graham Hill has a powerful, pragmatic suggestion …”
Daniel Jones presents 12 Startling Stats On America?s Food Supply posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
savvybrown presents Homemade Lemonade Recipe | Savvy Brown posted at savvy brown.
Dr. A. Wiggins presents Eating for Good Health posted at Personal Responsibility and Life.
Danavir Sarria presents Fat Loss 101: Nutrition posted at Bodyweight Physique.
Brad presents Slake Your Thirst posted at Word-a-Day Wonder, saying, “Benefits of adding lemon (or citrus) to green tea.”
Cheryl Ragsdale presents fast food – what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger | thatgirlisfunny.com posted at That Girl is Funny, saying, “It’s a shame, really, that fast food just doesn’t work for our health. It’s convenient. It’s cheap. I used to like the way it tasted. I ignored the indigestion and feeling sluggish. My life was unhealthy in so many ways. Why should I single out junk food as something to worry about?”
Diana Dang presents 100 Healthy Recipes for Lazy People posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Akili Spensor presents Water is your best friend posted at In Shape At the Office Blog.
Zhu presents Food In Numbers posted at Correr Es Mi Destino, saying, “When we go shopping for things we look at price tags before we buy them so we can determine whether they’re worth it to us. When we eat things, the currency of our weight is calories.”
June Tree presents How To Eat Healthy & Inexpensively posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”
Katie Gilbert presents 100 Healthy Celebrity Recipes You Should Have In Your Home posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Todd Dosenberry presents Hunter Gatherer Study from In Defense of Food posted at Toad’s Primal Journey, saying, “My favorite chapter from the popular food book, In Defense of Food deals with the hunter gatherer study. I recorded a video of my thoughts on it. Enjoy!”

Disease Prevention

Tim presents Snoring Cures ? Effective Ways to Stop Snoring posted at Snoring Solutions, saying, “Resent studies have shown that there are several effective snoring cures that work. If you have what would be described as severe snoring, it is advisable to first seek the help of your doctor to make sure your snoring is not a sign of a more serious problem such as sleep apnea.”
Raymond Fernandez20 presents Top 50 Aging and Gerontology Blogs posted at Masters in Gerontology.
Scientific Living presents 21 MORE Ways to Beat Cardiovascular Disease Naturally, and 6 Common Treatments That Are Actually Dangerous posted at Scientific Living, saying, “21 MORE ways to beat cardiovascular disease naturally, and 6 common treatments that are actually dangerous.”
Dr. A. Wiggins presents Health Tip: Use Caution With Air Fresheners posted at Personal Responsibility and Life.
Steven and Debra presents Some Say, “God is in Control”: We Ask, “In Control of What?” posted at The END TIMES Hoax, saying, “Do we have freewill, or not?”
Kat Sias presents Depression and Diabetes posted at Karun, saying, “Servicing over 250,000 customers. Canada Pharmacy – Can Pharm is a cheap and affordable, reputable, legal online drugstore. 110% price match guaranteed with call center operation 24 hours a day!”
Laura Ashley presents Apnea | Got Apnea? posted at Got Apnea?, saying, “Information on sleep apnea, a very real problem.”
Veronica Rousseau presents five steps to optimum health posted at lifewithnature, for a healthy, natural lifestyle.
Jena Ellis presents 10 Teeth Cleaning Tips for College Students posted at Online Certificate Programs.
Susan Kilroy presents 100 Best Blogs for Exploring Alternative Medicine posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Michael presents Blackhead Laser Treatment posted at Acne Redness 101, saying, “Acne information and treatment”
Tony Bennett presents 17 Intriguing Infographics About Global Health posted at Master of Public Health, saying, “While graphics often provide an easier way to understand an issue for many readers, it is wise to question the sources of information as well as how the graphic is portrayed. Simple graphics, such as maps based upon statistics, often provide the easiest way to view information.”
Jenny Stowe presents 10 Diseases You Didn’t Know Existed posted at Masters In Healthcare.
anjelajoseph presents 50 “Healthy” Ways to Use Twitter posted at Masters in Public Health, saying, “Here’s a list that offers 50 healthy ways to use Twitter with links to the actual resources so you can begin immediately to prove Twitter’s worth as an effective tool in your life.”
Israel Baline presents 25 Facebook Apps That Can Improve Your Health posted at Masters In Nursing Online, saying, “You don’t need to be a nurse or a doctor to find good information about how to take better care of yourself. All you need is Facebook. Here are 25 facebook apps that can help you improve your health.”
Bridget Nicholson presents 10 Biggest Health Dangers Behind the Oil Spill posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
mrs laughton presents 25 Online Startups Democratizing Medical Data and Information posted at Masters in Public Health, saying, “Technology is democratizing public health, making it possible for patients to have a greater hand in making decisions, and giving them access to their own records. Here are 25 startups helping get more medical data out there.”
Herbert Aitken presents 50 Government Blogs & Web Resources That Are Good for Your Health posted at Master of Public Health, saying, “Thanks to the current government’s efforts toward transparency, you can learn more about their motivations through blogs and updated Web sites that focus on disease, disease prevention and research. Here many of those resources are together in this list of 50 government blogs and Web resources that are good for your health.”

Exercise

Elle Bieling presents Foam Rolling your Way to Body-Mind-Soul Health! posted at The Body Window, saying, “If you don’t know about the body-mind-soul benefits of foam rolling, you may want to check out this article.”
Dr. Mark Smith presents Motion is Life posted at The Innate Truth.
FitnessOver50 presents Want To Lose Weight But Have Sore Joints? posted at Fitness Over 50.
James OConnor presents Habits That Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful Part 3 posted at Holistic Skin Care, saying, “Final article in a three part series on habits anyone can take to keep their skin healthy and beautiful. The article is filled with helpful suggestions that are sure to improve your skin as well as your general health from head to toe”
Jena Ellis presents 12 Hottest Summer Workouts posted at Online Certificate Programs.
David Collins presents Downside of sitting on our Backsides posted at Safety Risks.
Aparna presents Eye yoga posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, “A lot of eye problems in later life are due to a loss of tone in the eye muscles. These muscles become rigid and the loss of elasticity reduces the ability of the lens of the eye to focus at different distances.”

Stress

Jason Reid presents Beating the stress of rising expectations posted at Sick With Success .com, saying, “Please consider my article on beating the stress of rising expectations. Thank you. Jason”
Dr. A. Wiggins presents The Power of Now posted at Personal Responsibility and Life, saying, “Learn to enjoy life now.”
Benjamin Langley presents Daily Meditation – The Countdown posted at Peaceful Prosperity.
axel presents Stress Management posted at axel g.
Tabitha presents Mirrors posted at Looking for My Reflection, saying, “Thanks!”
David Crespo presents Healthy Holistic Lifestyle Tips to Promote Wellness and Longevity posted at Natural & Herbal Remedies Blog – Advice to Relieve Anxiety, ADHD & More.

Weight Loss

Akili Spensor presents 7 facts that should not be ignored about obesity at the workplace. posted at In Shape At the Office Blog.
Zhu presents The Land Of Plenty | Correr Es Mi Destino posted at Correr Es Mi Destino, saying, “One thing I never fail to notice every time I visit France, is that we really eat like pigs in North America. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not one of these woman who count calories and feast on lettuce — quite the opposite. But I had always prided myself on being healthy, with curves and yes, a butt. I believe we are all shaped differently and the numbers of the scale don’t tell half of the story.”
Cindy presents Sit down! posted at Cindy’s Long Weigh Down.
Veronica Rousseau presents How to overcome night time cravings posted at lifewithnature, for a healthy, natural lifestyle.
Bill Tyler presents The Battle Of Weight-Loss Meal Plans: Bistro Md Vs. Biggest Loser posted at Best Flat Belly Diet.
Jose Anajero presents Faster Weight Loss? Just Eat More! posted at THE BEST DIET SOLUTION PROGRAM, saying, “How The Diet Solution Program will Help you Lose Weight by Eating More”
Steve Faber presents Does Lack of Sleep Make You Fat? posted at Belly Fat Loser, saying, “Sleep may be one of the largest keys to weight loss. Check this out now.”
Peter Stockwell presents What is the Best Weight Loss Diet? posted at The Senior Walking Fitness Blog.
Bernice Frankel presents 33 Mind-boggling Stats About Childhood Obesity posted at LVN to BSN, saying, “Many people may find a new and disturbing trend presented by childhood obesity. The numbers are staggering, showing that childhood obesity has become a nationwide epidemic.”

Women’s Health

Lauren Dzuris presents How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy | FindMyCarSeat.com posted at Lauren, saying, “Helpful tips to consider to help you have a healthier pregnancy.”
Gladys Greene presents 6 Educational Infographics About Pregnancy posted at Ultrasound Technologist Schools, saying, “Giving birth is a miracle you have to see to believe – and with these 6 educational infographics about pregnancy, you can get a preview! Do you wonder what your baby looks like when it kicks? Are you curious to know how your body will change throughout your 38 weeks of pregnancy? Infographics are a terrific way to gain insight into the stages and processes of pregnancy.”
Ferrari Dude presents 6 Essential Android Apps for Expecting Mothers posted at Schools for Ultrasound Technician, saying, “Even if you’ve read “What to expect when you’re expecting,” you may not expect all the Android Apps available for Moms-to-be.Pregnancy has never been so modern. Here are the top 6 Android Apps for pregnancy.”
Kat Sias presents Folic Acid is a pregnant lady’s best friend posted at Karun, saying, “Servicing over 250,000 customers. Canada Pharmacy – Can Pharm is a cheap and affordable, reputable, legal online drugstore. 110% price match guaranteed with call center operation 24 hours a day!”
jeni presents Bingo Wings! posted at Savvy Skin: Anti-aging Skincare secrets to fabulous, smooth, glowing skin! Skin care, Botox, acne and wrinkle prevention tips.
Aparna presents Home remedies for PMS posted at Beauty and Personal Grooming, saying, “So in those special days of the month when you are not your usual self, what should you do to maintain your cool? It is not so easy to cope up with the emotional, physical and psychological symptoms associated with PMS. Instead of bemoaning your fate at being saddled with this problem, learn to manage it effectively”
Linda@NHE presents Natural Remedies for Vericose Veins posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, “Naturally prevent and get rid of vericose veins.”
Patricia Oaklief presents Why women think they’re never pretty enough posted at Amigram (Free Online Announcements) Blog.
Baily Hayden presents 9 Pervasive Myths About Presciption Drugs and Your Local Pharmacy posted at Pharmacy Tech Classes, saying, “Americans who complain about prescription drugs in their pharmacy fall into more myth than fact. Here are nine pervasive myths on drugs and the pharmacies that deliver them.”
Gladys Greene presents 5 Excellent iPad Apps for ?Dr. Mom? posted at CNA Class Online, saying, “Apps that range from helpful reminders of health appointments to apps that can diagnose common ailments mean that Mom has an entire arsenal of medical knowledge at her fingertips.”

Careers in Health

margaretsmith181 presents The Ultimate Guide to MRI Technology posted at MRI Technologist Schools.
Jennifer Kingsley presents The Ultimate Guide to LPN to RN Bridge Programs posted at LPN to RN Bridge Programs, saying, “If you are an LPN and looking into taking the next step – or even if you’re not yet an LPN and want to chart your career course now – here are programs to help bridge the way to becoming a Registered Nurse.”
Maura Quinn presents 100 Entertaining & Inspiring Quotes for Nurses posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
Jennifer Meyer presents Top 40 Web Tools to Find Ultrasound Technician Jobs posted at Best ultrasound technician schools, saying, “While large job sites are great to get a feel of what’s available, you also can use organizational sites, job-specific sites, hospital sites and recruiters to find jobs. This list of the top 40 Web tools to find ultrasound technician jobs provides that resource for you, where you can search quickly and easily for your specific concentration in the medical imaging field.”
Hoven Keith presents Top 25 Hospital Jobs Sites Worth Using posted at Masters in Hospital Administration, saying, “We’ve compiled a list of 25 hospital jobs sites that includes both options, and each link leads directly to a page where you can begin your job search.”
Kathleen LaBeouf presents 7 Ways to Find the Nursing Specialty that?s Right for You posted at Online Schools for Nursing, saying, “Before you start on the path to your new career in nursing, take stock of what you really enjoy doing with help from this article.”
Diane Steward presents 7 Ways to Find a High Paying Medical Job posted at All About Online CNA Degrees, saying, “The Medical profession is no different: the high paying jobs require more education than the lower paying jobs. It’s not true that any job in healthcare will pay well, but here are some ways you can find the jobs that do pay.”
dixon.marino presents 25 Startups Revolutionizing Biotechnology posted at Masters in Biotechnology.
Ferrari Dude presents 10 Awesome Android Apps for Nurses posted at RN To MSN Programs, saying, “Your android phone puts all kinds of medical information at your fingertips, which not only helps you, but can help your patients also. These 10 Android apps allow you to access the latest medical research and diagnostic tools in seconds.”
george.janet866 presents The Ultimate Guide to Health Administration Careers: Job Types, Salaries & More | Master Of Health Administration posted at Master Of Health Administration, saying, “What are administrator jobs like, what are their salaries and how can you prepare yourself for a job as a health administrator? This ultimate guide to health administration careers can help you learn the answers to those questions.”
Joseph Gottlieb presents The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Agencies posted at Online LPN to RN, saying, “Job hunting takes time, but there is one way to replicate yourself in this job search or move on immediately — by using a nursing agency. If you’ve never consider this resource, we have some tips for you as well as a list of 25 nursing agencies to help you get started along this path.”

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7 Reasons Why Exercise is Good for You!

Life Coach Susan — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:13:10 +0000

If you want to live a long and healthy life there is one surefire way to increase your chances: Exercise! Making excuses and procrastinating won’t prolong your life or get you off the hook from taking good care of yourself. My motto: Do TODAY what you can do tomorrow. Here are 7 Reasons Why Exercise is good for you!

Good exercise = good sleep. When you engage in an active lifestyle, you will sleep better at night.
Just 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a day will reduce mild to moderate symptoms of depression by HALF!
Working out improves your self esteem that can also enhance your sex life! When we feel good about our bodies we feel good about being intimate too.
Regular exercise increases your immune system. Say “hello” to exercise and “goodbye” to the common cold.
When you work out consistently you will feel more alert and energized throughout your day! Exercise = Energy!
Resistance training increases your muscle mass which then increases your metabolism making it easier for you to lose weight and keep it off.
Engaging in regular exercise reduces your risk of major disease: heart disease, colon cancer, breast cancer and Alzheimer’s just to name a few!

So there you have it! The next time you find yourself saying “I’ll exercise tomorrow” consider what that tomorrow could be like. Working out today drastically improves you life, wellness and energy level paving the way for all of your tomorrows to be vibrant and joyful!

Sources: Annals of Internal Medicine; Duke University, University of Georgia, Archives of Internal Medicine.

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This is what Grocery Shopping should look like

Life Coach Susan — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:36:39 +0000

An important key to feeling confident and empowered is to take excellent care of your body. When your body is not cared for properly you will feel sluggish, irritable and often times depressed! What you put into your body makes all the difference yet with the plethora of options out there it isn’t always easy to know what to eat… or what to shop for! I invited my friend Debi Silbur AKA the Mojo Coach™ to write an article for us about how to become Supermarket Savvy. Here she shares with us how to read food labels and how to become “critical” grocery store shoppers.

Becoming Supermarket Savvy

By: Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach™

One of the easiest ways to avoid temptation is to avoid bringing high-fat, high-sugar foods into your home in the first place. This effort begins in the supermarket, so learning to shop more effectively can be one of the most useful skills when trying to create new, healthy habits.

The first step is to avoid the random impulse purchasing of binge inducing trigger foods. The easiest way to do this is by shopping with a prepared list. Sitting down to write a list out may seem like a big task, but you can make it easier.

An easy trick is to keep a running list easily accessible in your kitchen – maybe hanging it on the refrigerator or leaving it on the counter. When you are running low on something, jot it down. When you think of a healthy meal you’d like to try, write down the ingredients. When you see a picture, advertisement or recipe for a delicious healthy meal, grab your list and write it down.

Another great shortcut in list making (and healthy meal planning) is to subscribe to a meal planning service, which not only gives you a week of healthy recipes, but comes with a handy grocery list listing the ingredients you’ll need.

Once you have your list, make sure you only take the list to the supermarket. Leave your hunger and your kids at home if you can.

If you food shop when you’re hungry, you’re much more tempted to buy things you would normally be able to bypass. By having a light snack or mini meal before you enter the supermarket, you’re judgment will stay intact and you will be able to make more sound choices.

Have you noticed how much more junk food you buy when you bring your kids to the supermarket with you?

“Mom, can you pleeeeeease buy this (sugary, calorie-laden) cereal I saw on TV?”

“Mom, everyone brings in these (high fat, high cholesterol, nutrient void) snacks to school!”

The battles can be endless in the supermarket, with foods containing the least nutrition and the most fat, sugar and calories strategically placed right at your children’s eye level. If you must bring your children, also bring a strong resolve to stick to your list. If you have a choice, leave the kids at home and take a few moments for yourself. You can use the opportunity to make better choices that the whole family will benefit from.

So, you’re armed with your list, you’ve had a snack and now you are alone in the supermarket.

Where do you begin?

First, let’s talk about labels.

The first think to notice when looking at a nutrition label is to note the number of servings in the package. The calories, fat, cholesterol, fiber and sodium are all listed for only one serving. So, for example, if you buy a bag of popcorn and the bag contains ten servings and you finish the bag, the calories, fat, cholesterol and other nutritional information must all be multiplied by ten.
Ingredients are listed in order from the highest concentration to the lowest. This means that if sugar or fat are listed within the first few ingredients, there’s a high concentration of sugar or fat on the item. The reverse is also true. If the healthy-sounding ingredients – the fruit, the whole grains – are at the end of the ingredient list, there is likely to be only a tiny bit of them in the product.
Sugar is often disguised under different names. High fructose corn syrup, any ingredient ending in “-ose”, honey, molasses, fruit juice concentrate, and brown sugar are all forms of sugar that act just like regular, white, refined sugar within your body.
If the front label claims that the food is “healthy”, “low-fat”, “wholesome”, “made with whole grain”, “made with fruit”, check the back label to see what the real story is. Food producers do not generally have your good health in mind when they put foods on the shelf. They want the foods to sell, and they know that these kinds of claims catch your attention. But the ingredients often tell a different story. Foods may be low in sugar, but high in fat and artificial coloring. They may contain a small amount of whole grain, along with a hefty dose of white flour and high fructose corn syrup. Make sure you look at the whole label and don’t rely on the health claims to guide your choices.
How many of the ingredients on the list look familiar? How many can you pronounce? How many would you feel comfortable adding to something you were cooking or baking at home? When you were a child and your grandmother baked her delicious, mouth-watering apple pie, the only flavor enhancer she added was the love that went into baking it for you. Although there are thousands of items available in the typical supermarket today, an alarming amount are pre-packaged, processed and provide little nutrient value.

When a food is processed, it’s altered from its natural state. Valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals are taken out while chemicals and additives are injected back in. Food dyes, flavor enhancers, stabilizers and preservatives may make food look more colorful or extend shelf life but think about it. If a product can last indefinitely in a store or a vending machine, what happens to it when it’s in your body?

An easy rule to make healthy purchasing decisions would be this: if you can’t pronounce it, if you wouldn’t add it to anything you were cooking or baking at home, if you wouldn’t find the ingredient listed anywhere in your favorite cookbook, it’s probably best not to eat it.

So what are the healthiest choices to make when food shopping?

Most of the healthiest foods are located in the outermost aisles of the supermarket, especially in the fruit and vegetable departments.

Let’s start in the produce department. Here’s where you really want to fill up your cart. Stock up on beautiful, interesting and colorful fruits and vegetables. Different colors of fruits and vegetables offer different nutrients, so just by making colorful selections you’re automatically increasing your chances of getting a wide variety of healthy nutrients. There are also many varieties of prewashed, precut lettuces and other vegetables available, making it easy to prepare interesting salads and side dishes. Here’s where you splurge, because if a variety of pretty, precut vegetables are available at home, your may reconsider eating pre-packaged, processed junk food.

In the meat section opt for leaner cuts of beef and poultry. Choose cuts with less visible fat to decrease your intake of saturated fat. If you are buying ground meat, look closely at the percent of fat (most labels now show the fat content) and buy the leanest version. With fish, choose both fatty (salmon and tuna) and lean varieties. Fatty fish are great sources of omega 3’s and white colored varieties (flounder, sole, and halibut) are low in fat and calories. For vegetarians or those trying to decrease their intake of animal protein, bypass this aisle entirely for protein sources coming from tofu, nuts, seeds, etc.

In the dairy section look for words such as “low fat”, “non fat”, “fat free”, “1 percent”, “2 percent”, and “skim”. Consider switching to skim milk, or at least working your way down to 2%, then 1% and then skim. Whole milk contains about 3.5% fat (and 150 calories in a serving), so 2% milk is still more than half of the fat (and 120 calories), while skim milk has only .4 grams of fat and 86 calories per serving.

Eggs, butter, margarine and soy products are often in these aisles so read labels and choose carefully. Watch the fat in your dairy products and look out for added sugar in yogurts, creamers and soymilk.

You can still pick up healthy items in some of the center aisles if you choose carefully. In the grain aisle, try to avoid refined carbohydrates and opt for whole grain and high fiber whenever possible. Choose 100% whole-wheat or sprouted grain bread, high-fiber cereals, whole-grain pasta, and brown rice. The closer the grain is to its natural source, the more fiber and nutrients it contains. Beans can also be found in either the grain or canned food aisles. Dry beans require soaking, which may not appeal to you. Canned beans are just as nutritious, so if you’ll eat more beans this way, buy the canned version! In the frozen foods section, you might want to grab a few bags of frozen vegetables or mixed blends (without the added sauces or butter flavoring). Frozen vegetables retain the vitamins and nutrients while being convenient and easy to prepare.

When you work on becoming more supermarket savvy, you become more familiar with labels, packaging, and products available in your supermarket and you begin to realize that your shopping trips can be the first step to healthier eating, instead of a war zone where you battle with your best intentions, your cravings and your judgment.

Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach™ is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Nutrition. She’s a Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach, speaker and author of TheMojoCoach.com. Want to work with Debi one-on-one? Register at TheMojoCoachOnline.com mention “Aspire” in the comment box and enjoy your second month free!

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