We talk a lot about finding your “new normal” in relation to building a healthier lifestyle. This article suggests that this is more important than ever, as some people have a very unhealthy view of what’s considered normal in weight and health these days. It’s well worth your time to read this. Could you, or someone you care about, be falling victim to this mindset? http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/12/overweight-is-new-normal-weight/
Forgive the pun but at the “tail end” of the week it’s an appropriate time to share this article for tightening the lower body and building muscle. These exercises are easy and take little time. You can complete a set while you catch up on the news, wait for your oatmeal to cook, or enjoy a little time before the rest of your household gets up.
Today is the last day of Jill’s class; Gluten Free 101. For those of you who are visiting the site for the first time and have missed the class here’s an article that will give you some information on why living gluten free might be something for you to consider. Current members, if you missed the class there’s time to go back and check out all of the information and recipes. The class forum will remain at the top of the page until November 14th when HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS begins! After that it will be available in the archives. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/01/celiac-disease-on-rise-in-us/
Even with the recent medical advancements in diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer it’s still easy to feel apprehensive about developing breast cancer. There are no guarantees when it comes to disease but there are many things that you can do to hedge your bets and greatly reduce your chances of developing disease. Protect your health by learning all you can. - Eat your veggies. Studies suggest that a vegan lifestyle can be an excellent source of protection against all forms of disease, particularly cancer. Don’t be a “bakery vegan”. Make sure that your diet includes plenty of those cruciferous vegetables which contain sulphorafane, believed by some to keep cancer cells from multiplying. - Keep an ey on your alcohol consumption. It’s been suggested that more than two glasses of wine a day can increase your risk of breast cancer. Opt for the pre-wine version…fresh grapes. Resveratrol, found in the skin of grapes, may reduce estrogen levels. - Break a sweat. Exercise will boost your immune system and ward off obesity. - Get checked. Do we really have to say this? Do your self exams. Visit your doctor. If you feel uncertain about a change, respect your instincts and INSIST on follow up tests. Your health is YOUR responsibility.
If you were in chat with Marilu last week you know that there was conversation regarding the difference between Mammography and Thermography, with some members sharing their experience with both types of testing. We all know the importance of regular screening and we encourage you to speak with your doctor about what’s right for you. Insurance companies vary in what they will cover so you’ll want as much information as possible before you pursue one avenue over another. This article may serve to help you. Knowledge is power. http://www.drnorthrup.com/members/guest_author.php?id=317
Summer may be over but caring for your skin should still be on your to-do list. For many people the harsher winter weather is just around the corner. The right cleansers and moisturizers can only do so much. What you put IN your body has as much effect on your skin as what you put ON it. If you think a skin care regimen has to be punishing, expensive or time consuming read this to find out how it can be incorporated into your meals to make skin care delicious. http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/4Yedis/honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-market-bag
With portions growing and obesity rates on the rise it’s encouraging to know that with a growing awareness positive changes are happening all over. Hotels are reporting that many travelers are becoming more focused on their health goals while on the road. “Probably fitness equipment is the biggest request we get from guests,” said Vivian A. Deuschl of the The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “It’s the biggest preoccupation of business travelers besides getting their work done, so we try to make fitness available on any basis they ask for.” In room fitness options are available upon requests for guests who prefer not to work out in the hotel gym. The Kimpton chain of boutique hotels has provided guests in-room 24-hour yoga channel classes and a basket of yoga gear since 2003, according to president and COO Niki Leondakis. Leondakis believes the modern business traveler’s focus on wellness coincides with the aging of the baby boomers. “Twenty years ago it was wine, dine and work, not about maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road,” she said. “People today are looking at work/life balance in a more integrated way.” Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/13/hold-pillow-mint-send-yoga-mat/#ixzz1Yt36ESaW
Here at Marilu.com we believe that everyone should educate themselves and choose their lifestyle based on the best information out there. Here’s something recently released by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine regarding the U.S. Regulation of antimicrobials in agriculture. Did you know that in 2009 approximatley 90 million pounds of antibiotics went to farm animals, and that 70 percent of that was administered subtherapeutically? It makes you wonder how that affects your own reaction to antibiotics when you’re ingesting them through your late night snack or your Sunday brunch. We’re all responsible for our own decisions. Read the full article and have a little more knowledge on which to base yours. http://www.pcrm.org/health/health-topics/animal-agriculture-us-regulation-antimicrobials
Later this month the United Nations will hold only it’s second ever summit to deal with a global disease issue. The first was the 2001 HIV/AIDS meeting which led to the creation of the Global Fund. You can read more about the summit here: http://www.esmo.org/policy/political-initiatives/2011-un-summit-on-non-communicable-diseases.html We’re including this today because these are issues that YOU are involved in. Your presence here and your participation helps to educate, and may very likely lead others down a path that could spare them from the devastation of these diseases. Your questions, comments and encouragement matter.
ANDI is the acronym for Aggregate Nutrient Density Index and it’s based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s (Eat to Live) nutrient density scoring system. Whole Foods has recently adopted, and is promoting, this easy to use system to make it easier to choose whole foods according to their nutritional worth. Of course we all realize, as does Dr. Fuhrman, that eating strictly from the top of the list would deprive us of the healthy fats and calories that we need to sustain our active lifestyle. File this under “knowledge is power” and you’ll find that a list can make for fascinating reading. It can also make healthy choices easier to determine and meal planning less stressful. You can pick up an easy to use index at Whole Foods or on line. Check out these articles to learn more: http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/article17.aspx http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2010/01/28/whole-foods-market-adopts-andi-nutrition-rating-system/ |
