Physical Therapy Exercises Featured

Hi to all my PTE readers,

Great news! Again.

I just received an email to let me know that this blog is being featured on the "Get Physical Therapist Jobs" website.

I have copied the entire email here for you to read. Feel free to click through to the website if you wish. Yes I did put up a link in the Right sidebar under "Links" to also link back to the website.

Here is the email.

"Hello Gary,

I'm writing on behalf of Get Physical Therapist Jobs, a community for
Physical Therapist professionals. While doing some casual surfing I
came across your site, Physical Therapy Exercises, and I've decided
to add it to our resource section.

You can see it live on our site here:

http://www.getphysicaltherapistjobs.net/resources/

Additionally we'll be highlighting it in our weekly
newsletter going out on 01-24-11.

One last thing - would you mind doing us a favor by
linking back to our site? We'd really appreciate it
and it will help others like yourself more easily
find our community. You can use the following code
which should make it very easy:

Get Physical Therapist Jobs

Just place the above code on any page on your site
you feel is appropriate.

To your success,

Jacob Peebles
http://www.getphysicaltherapistjobs.net

P.S. If you aren't interested in linking back to our
site no problem! That's okay too."

Of course we do love it when we get featured on websites... Thanks :D

I will post again soon.

Gary

The Top 50 Blogs on Sports Safety

Welcome to our sports safety readers,

This post has been reposted from the "Medical Laboratory Technician" blog with permission.

Take a minute and check out number 22 - Gary

The Top 50 Blogs on Sports Safety: "
Whether you have been an athlete for decades or are preparing your child for their first season, sports injuries are no doubt on your mind. Before, the only other sources of sports safety information were pricey doctors or the other soccer moms. However, with the rise of the internet and blogging, you can now get an expert opinion from someone who has experienced it, treats it, or just reports on sports safety.

To help keep you and your family protected, we have listed the top 50 blogs on sports safety below. They are full of tips on how to prevent injuries, treat them, get alternative views, or even just get last night’s score.

The Top Blogs on Sports Safety

These blogs make sports safety their main topic of concern.

1. CYA Protective Gear : This online sports gear seller also keeps an active sports safety medicine blog. Protection, injury, and prevention information are all shared. In addition to the latest news, you can also get tips for protecting specific body parts.

2. Xsports Protective Blog : This blog’s tagline is “shop smart, get protected, ride hard.” Its pages are full of suggestions and tips on just how to do that. Categories include extreme sports such as BMX, roller derby, and snowboarding.

3. Sports Injury Clinic : A group of bloggers take on the world of sports injury in this blog. Injuries discussed range from foot to head. There are also tips for rehabilitation, an injury forum, and even a way to find a clinic in your area.

4. Sports Injury Info : This blog is the spot to find new articles on sports injury info without having to search through the whole site. You can even use the blog to learn about sports safety topics such as anatomy, prevention, and much more. They also offer the opportunity to tell your sports safety story or send in your sports injury questions.

5. Doc for Jocks : This professional sports safety blogger is a physician at Arlington Foot and Ankle. He started the blog to share knowledge for athletes by an athlete. He also teaches skiing and soccer in between bike riding and running.

6. Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano : Dr. Dines is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and Dr. Rock is a foot specialist. The blog often focuses on sports safety topics such as shoulder pain and ACL tears. Professional athletes and their injuries are also a topic of focus.

7. The Disabled List : Learn how to keep yourself or a family member off of the disabled list with a visit to this blog. Popular content includes a treatment for bone bruises and how to treat a torn pectoral muscle. New content stopped a while ago, but the blog still offers relevant entries.

8. Running Injury Free : The blog gives tips and suggestions to the thousands of recreational runners, joggers, and walkers who aren’t overly concerned with how fast they can finish a race but who want to run without injury and enjoy it. Although new entries have slowed, the blogger has been running injury free for 38 years and shares how.

The Top Medicine Blogs on Sports Safety

These blogs take a look at the practice of sports medicine.

9. Sports Medicine : Elizabeth Quinn is an exercise physiologist and fitness consultant who has been writing about sports medicine, injuries and training techniques, and working with athletes for over a decade. Must reads on the blog include an A to Z of sports injuries and the top exercise mistakes. There are also loads of tips for sports parents.

10. Foundry Sports Medicine and Fitness : This sports medicine clinic is located in Rhode Island and offers tons of posts on orthopedics, physical therapy, and how to improve sports performance. Popular posts are on carpal tunnel syndrome and ergonomics 101. There is also an area for patients with other resources.

11. British Journal of Sports Medicine : This blog is part of a peer reviewed journal for health professionals and researchers in sport and exercise medicine. In addition to updates for the association, there is also information on sports safety. The BMJ Group also offers related items.

12. Ask the Sports Doc : Dr. William Roberts is a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School in St Paul. His blog answers runner’s and other athlete’s questions on health, injuries, and sports medicine. A reader recently sent in a question of whether it was possible to run a marathon on one kidney.

13. Dr. Gabe Mirkin : Get news and tips for your healthful lifestyle from sports medicine doctor, fitness guru, and long-time radio host Gabe Mirkin, M.D. His wife, nutritionist Diana Mirkin, also chimes in with tips for female athletes and more. Sugar is the topic of current discussion.

14. Mike Reinold : His blog is intended as a resource for physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other rehabilitation specialists. Mike is an expert of current and advanced practices in orthopedic and sports medicine. One of the current entries is entitled “the 5 most stupid things I didn’t do early in my career.”

15. SMARTT : This blog features entries on Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy, and Technology. Visitors can browse the articles by topic of choice or newest. You can even submit your own article for publication.

The Top Specific Medicine Blogs on Sports Safety

Learn about a specific aspect of sports medicine with the help of the below blogs.

16. Golf Sports Medicine : Because your swing and sports safety go hand in hand, check out this blog. It is full of golf related problems, medicine, advice, and injury information. One of the current entries is how to keep back pain off the golf course.

17. Spine and Sports Medicine Blog : See how all sports involve the spine in some form or other. The blog has tags for every topic from acupuncture to tennis elbow. A recent entry was on women and musculoskeletal disorders.

18. Women’s Sports Medicine Blog : Peter Cavanagh holds the Endowed Chair in Women’s Sports Medicine and Lifetime Fitness at the University of Washington in Seattle. Check out his blog for the latest research that women in sports will want to know. The most recent include helmets for skiing and indoor cycling.

19. Ask the Running Doc : Dr. Lewis Maharam is one of many experts featured on the blogs at Runner’s World. Loads of professional sports tips are given for runners here. They include bunions, tips for the last mile, and why to stay away from caffeine.

20. Howard J. Luks : Dr. Luks specializes in sports injuries, arthritis, and fractures. You can also check out his blog for information on arthroscopy and joint replacement. Social media is also often a topic of discussion.

21. 98.6: Dr. Pribut’s Blog : He is a sports podiatrist who focuses primarily on running injuries. Dr. Pribut is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery and faculty member of the George Washington University Medical School. Tags are on loads of topics from Achilles to tips for the winter time.

22. Physical Therapy Exercises : Did you know that the right exercises are an essential part to sports safety? You will after a read of Gary Gray’s blog. He teaches how our bodies need physical exercise to stay healthy and recover from injury.

23. Physical Therapy : Similar to the above, this blog focuses on how exercise and sports combine to form a healthy lifestyle. Must reads include what to expect from physical therapy and how to prevent back pain. There are also resources such as a glossary, exercises, and special section for sports injuries.

24. Movement Science : Click here to get both a blog and podcast on the topic. The author is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist. Blog topics can be on anything from the typical to rare topics such as eccentric training.

The Top Alternative Medicine Blogs on Sports Safety

See how a look at Eastern, Asian, and other areas offer a different spin on sports and traditional medicine.

25. Natural Sports Medicine Blog : Dr. Todd Narson is a chiropractic sports physician based in Miami, Florida. Visit his blog to learn about alternative and natural methods to treating sports medicine. A recent entry was on how over the counter pain killers can inhibit muscle growth.

26. World Acupuncture : Explore the art of acupuncture in the 21st century with the help of this blog. Alan also discusses his travel to Brisbane, Japan, and many others. The blog is currently doing a series on a Japanese Acupuncture Workshop.

27. Zen to Fitness : How can the art of Zen improve athletic ability and prevent sports injury? A visit to this blog can show you. Entries are on topics such as minimal training, superfoods, and more.

28. Yoga Wellness Blog : See how yoga can improve sports safety on this blog. A community explores various aspects of yoga from health living to expert poses. There is also a wellness diary, forum, and much more.

29. Brent Atwater : This alternative sports medicine blog focuses on energy healing and medical intuitive diagnostics. Brent is known as a “human MRI”and is also an author, speaker, and teacher. Learn more about her brand of alternative sports medicine by checking out her blog.

30. Brad Pilon : See how fasting can actually be a plus to alternative sports medicine here. Brad has been across the nation teaching many athletes how to “eat, stop, eat.” Learn more by checking out the blog.

31. Sports Nutrition : Hunter posts quick and easy tips to use nutrition in sports. Blog posts are on topics such as juice, milk, food dehydrators, and much more. He also often reviews popular sports nutrition items.

32. Manual Therapy and Physical Medicine : Learn more about manual therapy in this blog. Categories include chiropractic, manipulative therapy, physiotherapy, and many more. There are also sections on specific conditions and related sciences.

33. Alternative Medicine Blog : Cathy Wong features loads of alternative medicine tips for everyone. In a blog for About.com, visitors can choose from items on supplements, treatments, and even advice by condition. A recent entry was on acupuncture and its benefits and costs.

34. The Daily PT : With literally thousands of athletes to train at once, how does the military do it? Check out this blog to find out. There are even special sections for army, air force, marines, and navy.

The Top Blogs on Sports Safety by an Athlete

See how these athletes practice sports safety by checking out their blogs.

35. Sports Fitness Hut : Mark Dilworth is a former NCAA Division I athlete and is not afraid to share loads of sport safety in his blog. In addition to blog entries and videos, he also offers a baseball power manual. There are also top tens in speed training, core training, and more.

36. A Trail Runner’s Blog : Scott Dunlap took up trail running and triathloning back in 2001 to get off the work treadmill and see a bit more of the outdoors. His blog contains interviews, research, original fiction, and all things trail running. Most popular posts include the runner’s high and how to make a toenail necklace.

37. The Marathon Virgin : Runner’s World contributor Ted Spiker is writing about his attempt to run his first marathon—and the wacky workouts he’ll sometimes use to get there. He is training for a 26 mile marathon and writes all about it. A good choice for beginning runners or marathoners.

38. Triathlon Training Blog : If the above is too soft for you, stop here. Carol shares her journey from couch potato to triathlete in this blog. She shares tips, advice on injury prevention, and much more.

39. Commonwealth Sports Medicine : Treatment for athletes by athletes is the focus of this blog. It also stands out for its international aspects and availability in different languages. Choose from sports such as cycling, football, or swimming to begin.

40. Powering Through : William Wayland has won a British weightlifting association leader award and lectures in sports science at the Colchester Institute. His blog focuses on strength and conditioning, health, fitness, and life. Daily life, tips, and things that interest him are all shared.

41. Melinda’s Fitness Blog : Melinda proves you don’t have to be a man to know or learn sports safety. Get both nutrition and weight training resources just for women in this blog. Popular entries include Jamie Eason’s workout, healthy apple recipes, and a lower back exercise.

42. Sports Training Blog : Various contributors write about ideas for athletes and coaches preparing for competition. Categories include the Olympics, kayaking, coaching, golf, and many others. They also feature the latest studies and reports on sports science.

43. Dr. Yessis Sports Training Blog : Dr. Michael Yessis is president of a company specializing in biomechanical/kinesiological analyses and specialized training for explosive speed and quickness. He is also an expert on Russian running and sports training methods and shares more on his blog. He also features tons of exercises for any kind of athlete.

44. Turbulence Training : Looking to lose weight as part of your search for sports safety? Then check out this blog for fat loss workout routines. Blog topics include workout tips, various workouts, and dieting information.

The Top News Blogs on Sports Safety

If you’ve had enough of the amateurs visit these blogs to get the latest headlines in sports, along with injury reports, sports safety news, and more.

45. ESPN : With several channels to fill, ESPN is a monster of sports related content. Visitors can choose which sports league they would like to learn about, in addition to the latest news. There are also sections for fantasy leagues, radio shows, commentary, and so much more.

46. SI.com : You don’t need a subscription to “Sports Illustrated”to enjoy the content here. Specialty sections include “extra mustard”and “fannation.” They also feature the top stories, along with truth and rumors on the homepage.

47. Bing Sports : Miss a highlight or other sports video? Then visit here to get the latest and most popular sports videos with a click. Bing also features loads of other videos in other categories.

48. Fox Sports : This network also strives to keep up with the latest in sports news. Visitors can choose from loads of sections from babes to rumors and many more. They also feature an excellent choice of professional sports writers and their columns.

49. Fanhouse : This sports news blog has the fan in mind. Choose from your favorite sport, video, fantasy, and more. They also offer Fanhouse TV with exclusive items.

50. Sports Central : Sports Central is one of the longest-running independent sports fan publication online, established in 1998. They specialize in “intelligent sports fan commentary, editorials, and colorful interpretation.” Visit to get the best of or add your own items.

If you have a specific sports question or injury, be sure and consult a licensed physician before following any of the advice read in the above top 50 blogs on sports safety.
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Beet juice helps brain health in older adults

Welcome,

This post is being reposted by Gary Gray, aka garydotgray for the bebefit of our readers.

Enjoy!

Click the link below to read the entire article.

Beet juice helps brain health in older adults: "Nov. 05--Most people don't find beet juice to be particularly palatable. Indeed, its taste is often compared to dirt. But like a lot of food that doesn't taste very good, it packs a healthy punch, including lowering blood pressure. And researchers at Wake Forest University say that they have found another benefit-- increasing blood flow to the brains of older people. That's an important discovery because poor blood flow to the brain has been associated with dementia. The findings from the Wake Forest study, which were financed in part by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, can be"

New Schedule

Welcome to our Island PTE readers,

This post has been reposted by Gary Gray aka garydotgray from Dr.  Robert S. Coull's blog. This is a departure from the standard PEI medical clinic procedure. It is refreshing  to see real changes being put in place to make accessing health care better for Islanders. Thank you Dr. Coull!

Only time will tell how this new schedule will be both accepted and effective for our  Island families of the 21st century.

New Schedule: "

Our new schedule is now up and running.

Rapid Access Clinic now open
We've moved the appointments around to reduce the waiting times. We've spaced out the medical appointments because they had the longest waits on the day, and we've started our Rapid Access Clinics for people who just need two or three minutes with the doctor. The Rapid Access Clinic runs weekdays from 10am till 11am.

Reduced waiting times
We trialled the new schedule last week, and on Friday (when most of the bumps had been ironed out!) the average waiting time for patients was down to 17 minutes. That's a great improvement from the average of around 1 hour that we had before we moved to the new premises, and the average of 35 minutes that we had with the old schedule. We continue to be able to offer appointments usually within a few days.

Our waiting times (both on the day, and for booking ahead) are displayed on our home page.

New opening hours - evening clinic on Thursdays
A couple of changes to hours as well. This is mainly due to the fact that we have had to postpone having a second doctor. The front desk will be open only from 10am until 2pm daily. We will also only be answering the phones between these hours.

We will now be offering appointments every weekday, but only between 10am and 2pm (except the Treatment Room Nurse who will remain open from 8.20am until 4pm). For patients who find it hard to take time off work, we will be starting an evening clinic running to 6pm on Thursdays from next month.

We're really pleased with this new schedule, and we hope it will make accessing care even easier for our patients.

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Neroplacisticy - The Game Changer

Welcome to all of my readers who have suffered brain injury,

Dr Norman Doidge is a Canadian psychiatrist and reacher who has written a book. The name of his book is "The Brain That Changes Itself"  This book is a game changer in the realm of recovery from brain injury. Why? The main reason is because as Dr. Doidge tells us the thinking was over the past four centuries that the brain was a hard wired machine that could not be repaired after it had become damaged.

During his research Dr.. Doidge began hearing that science was learning  in fact the brain did have the ability to repair itself because of the ability to change. In fact the brain was changing every hour and day of our lives. This ability to adapt and change has been given the term Neroplacisticy. Brain Neroplacisticy is the basis from which persons who have suffered a traumatic brain injury can actually achieve an amazing degree of recovery from that injury.

To learn more about this fascinating topic we can read the book "The Brain That Changes Itself" available from Amazon.com as well as most book stores and your local library. Also Dr. David  Suzuki a well known Canadian host of the Canadian Broadcasting Company science documentary "The Nature Of Things" has produced two, one hour long documentries that help us to understand how the brain can be taught to heal itself.


Documentary 1 "The Brain That Changes Itself"

Documentary 2 "Changing Your Mind"

As a stroke survivor I have personally been using the brain teaching methods that are featured in these programs. I am happy to report that my brain  has responded positively over time to recover from the mental effects that had resulted from my stroke - Gary Gray

We are not sure how long these links to the videos will be available to access these two excellent documentaries. If you encounter a broken link please contact us so that we may attempt to find a fix for the problem. (just leave a comment on this post)

For anyone who has encountered Traumatic Brain Injury either personally or by a friend or family member we recommend this game changing information to see how the brain CAN learn, change and heal.

We would love to have you share any experiences that you may have had in this area of brain science. Thanks!

Till next post,

Gary

Practice Nurses Tackling Obesity Epidemic

This post has been reposted by Gary Gray aka garydotgray from a blog post by Dr. Coull of Charlottetown, P.E.I. Canada

Practice Nurses Tackling Obesity Epidemic: "Canada is in the middle of a deadly obesity epidemic.

Fast food, slow death (North America)	Healthy for life (Denmark)

Which life do you want future generations of Canadians to have?


Obesity is classed as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30. BMI is the ratio of your weight to your height.

The Pheonix Medical Practice computer system contains the height and weight of all of our patients who have been for their initial visit with our clinical team. Each night our computer re-calculates every patient's BMI and works out what percentage of our patients have a BMI over 30.

Today, the computer says 28% of patients at the Phoenix Medical Practice are classed as obese. In 1980 that figure would have been around 10%.

Obesity is a very serious medical condition.

Obesity is a killer. It puts a strain on your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and joints. Your risk of getting diabetes goes up with your weight. The Online Nursing Programs Obesity Overview suggests that "Obesity has become one of the most important public health issues facing not only the United States but also the world."

Condemning our children to a life of sickness and early death

Basically, your chances of being sick and dying young go up with your weight. As obesity rates rise, our children face a life of ill health and short lifespan unknown since the rise of modern medicine.

It's a nightmare that is unfolding so slowly that few are noticing it even happening. Combined with the body image problems of a size zero obsessed fashion industry, we have a society that has a terminal weight problem.

What can we do about it?

The solutions are actually quite simple in theory. We build roads that give priority to cyclists and walkers, we force the food industry to reduce hidden sugar and fat, and we tax sugary and fatty foods. Of course, none of these things are going to happen any time soon in a capitalist economic system addicted to unhealthy food and big cars. That's a discussion for you to have with your politicians. Dr Jenni Zelin is hard at work doing a great job pushing for more cycle lanes in PEI

In the mean time, our Practice Nursing Team will be following the WHO advice. The WHO is urging family physician teams to intervene with healthy eating and lifestyle advice. Our team of nurses are already doing that. They have lists of patients who are obese, and they will be working through the list calling them to offer them support and advice. Our Practice Nurses can run a very successful weight management program with these patients.

The WHO wants to see this introduced nationally. It thinks 40,000 Canadians will be saved if it is. We agree. Our team is already hard at work doing this.

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Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions

Hi to all of our readers with chronic conditions

To day, I would like to introduce you to a program that I believe will help you develop  your coping skills to manage your chronic condition.

I am a stroke survivor: I struggle with fatigue and limited ability to do just the routine tasks of daily living.

You may be working through the challenges of  any number of chronic conditions.

I found this six week course a great help in dealing with the challenges of  Stroke.

Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions is provided in many Prince Edward Island Communities with a small reregistration charge of only $10.00

Each training session is led by a trained health care professional along with a trained volunteer. They work as a team to provide the needed skills for participants to manage chronic conditions on a daily basis.

"Living a Healthy Life is a fun and practical program that helps people with ongoing health conditions overcome daily challenges and maintain active, fulfilling lives.  Throughout the program, people develop the skills they need to help themselves. They gain confidence and motivation to manage their health, and feel more positive about their lives."

To learn the skills to manage your chronic condition  click here

This same program is offered in many other provinces and states throughout North America. Try typing "living a healthy life" into a search engine such as Google to find one near you.

I will post again soon and in the meantime why not learn the skills to live healthy one day at a time.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/health/index.php3?number=1034519&lang=E

Gary

Healthy Living Basics for Stroke Survivors

Special Hi to Stroke Survivors and Caregivers

As you may or may not know one of the keys to stroke recovery is healthy living while watching our weight and maintaining a healthy diet. I would like to share with you a tool that I have been asked to test for our Stroke Education and Awareness committee. It is found on the Canadian Heart and Stroke site and is called the Healthy Weight Action Plan.

Click here to access the Healthy Weight Action Plan

Heart & Stroke Healthy Weight Action Plan  The Heart&Stroke Healthy Weight Action Plan™ is a 12-week, step-by-step program that will support you in achieving healthy habits  and a healthy weight—for life. The Healthy Weight Action Plan will: Identify your risk of heart disease and stroke. Provide tips, advice and support to help you lose weight. Help you create a personalized action plan for healthy living.  I have also been asked to test another diet tool by another well known  organization but you will have to wait till after I try it. I will put up a  future blog post on it then. I hope you enjoy using the Healthy Weight Action Tool as much as I am. Smiles :o) Gary

exercise programs for obese people | Exercise and Fitness Reviews

exercise programs for obese people | Exercise and Fitness Reviews: "Water exercise is excellent for physical therapy and fitness because it enhances range of motion and eases pain of movement. This book makes it easy for you to design your own water exercise program, whether for injury rehabilitation, ..."

Foods That Fight Colds & Flu

Foods That Fight Colds & Flu: "

Onions benefit colds and flu by sulphur compounds and vitamin C plus quercitin, being the most active ingredient. Sulphur is what gives the onions the pungent aroma as well as the health promoting benefits, even antimicrobial properties. The sulphur content in onions is not as high as garlic, about one fourth the amounts. The high vitamin C content is what gives the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A recommended dosage would be 2 to 3 onions per week.

Garlic has allicin as an active ingredient giving it antiviral and antibacterial properties. Garlic cleans your liver (which cleans your blood) since your blood cycles through your liver every three minutes. So thereby stimulating the white blood cells and in turn boosting the immune system.One can make a Onion garlic syrup for mucous release.

The benefits of honey are that it acts as a natural antibiotic with antiseptic properties. There are vitamins such as B-complexes, C, D, E, minerals enzymes and propolis. Bees produce honey by mixing flower nectar with their enzymes. The propolis in honey boosts the immune system, disables viruses and fights infections. There are different types of honey: locally grown is best for seasonal allergies, asthma and respiratory conditions. Honey acts as a homeopathic in treating like with like in helping the body to heal itself. So if the propolis is locally grown you are treating with the irritants that are common to your area. A pediatric study may show it is more effective than cough syrup because it coats the throat better. Honey benefits not only sooth a sore throat also helps colds, flu, headache, nausea. Dosage would be a tablespoon 4 times per day taken straight or in tea.

Cayenne has a high vitamin C content making it a natural choice for a cold, also vitamin A, B, calcium and potassium plus increases the circulation in the body. I like in a capsule form taking 2 – 40,000 heat units (950mg), or liquid 4 drops of the 200,000 heat units. If you place a few drops in water and gargle with it every 15-30 minutes you will be amazed at how quickly your sore throat will disappear.

Ginger health benefits are the volatile oils they warm the body helping the body to sweat breaking a fever and eliminating toxins, plus they stimulate mucous release.Ginger is a metabolic enhancer the warming also helps with nausea, is a great digestive aid, lung and chest decongesting, and as a body cleansing herb. Ginger tea (especially combined with honey) helps too sooth the throat.

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HydroWorx Pools

Hi

This is a very interesting concept in pools. One would think there should be one in every seniors housing complex as well as in your local Physio facility. watch the video and check out the HydroWorx website.




I do not receive any compensation from HydroWorx and this is not a recommendation to buy the product. They sent me a link to their website and asked if I would link my blog to the site.

I must say that it looks very interesting as I have always been a supporter of water (aqua) therapy.

Smiles :o)

Gary

BHTV #22 – Olive Oil

BHTV #22 – Olive Oil: "

When people think of olive oil, they almost always think about the Mediterranean diet. That’s because olive oil is a key ingredient in many recipes from the Mediterranean region. However, because of it’s wonderful taste and amazing health benefits, olive oil is also growing in popularity outside the Mediterranean. That is no surprise because olive oil has a way of enriching and complimenting dishes, such as fish, pastas, meats, salads, soups and so forth. It really is a wonderful ingredient to add to almost any dish. So much so, that olive oil has become a staple in my household.

So, today I’m going to share the health benefits of olive oil that led me to fall in love with it and use it in so many of the dishes I prepare. I’ll also cover some important tips I learned in regards to choosing and storing olive oil. And of course, the show wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t mention a couple tasty ways that you can add a little more olive oil to your diet.

Announcement: Being Healthy for Busy People, my audio show, is a Podcast Awards finalist! Daily voting will run till November 30th. If you have time, please go and vote for my podcast under Health/Fitness as many days as you can! Thank you!

If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.

References used while researching this show are WHfoods and Wikipedia.

Related posts:

1. 2009 Podcast Awards Finalist!
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3. BH4BP #16 – Diet Myths and Podcast Award Finalist

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Dec 29, Walking For Exercise: Why it Works and How to Get the Most Out of Your Walks

Dec 29, Walking For Exercise: Why it Works and How to Get the Most Out of Your Walks: "Walking for exercise is a great way to improve your physical fitness and to lose weight. Find out how to maximize the effectiveness of your walks here..."

Home Office Fitness: Sweetie Shoulder and Stomach Exercise

Home Office Fitness: Sweetie Shoulder and Stomach Exercise: "

This is Scott Tousignant back with another home office fitness tip for you. Once again we’re putting a ‘Sweetie’ twist on it. Today I’ll be introducing you to the “Sweetie Shoulder and Stomach Combo”

This exercise packs a double whammy. You’ll be shaping and sculpting your shoulders as well as tightening your tummy muscles by working your abs.

Once again I would like you to perform this home office exercise once every hour to increase oxygen flow to your brain boosting your brain function, making you more attentive and less likely to become distracted.

Sweet Shoulder and Stomach Exercise

After you perform the Sweetie Shoulder and Stomach exercise take a moment to write something that you love about yourself. It’s time to give yourself a pat on the back and acknowledge the greatness that you possess.

Do you love your humor, your quick wit, your outgoing personality, your appreciation for nature, the fact that you are a kick butt parent, your persistence, your values, your vision?

Do you love your butt, your arms, your eyes?

Do you love that you are patient, kind, caring?

You have the opportunity each hour after you perform the Sweetie Shoulder and abs exercise to celebrate yourself, your unique gifts, and the impact that you’ve had and are about to have on the world.

This is an especially important exercise for women who tend to put everyone elses needs ahead of their own.

It’s important that you make time for YOU! When you make yourself, your health, and your well-being, the top priority in your life everyone else wins.

Your clients win because you are more productive and are able to complete projects in less time. Your family wins because you have more energy to play with them and give them the best YOU that YOU can be. The world wins because you are living to your potential and sharing your greatness with them.

Combining this home office exercise with an act of kindness toward yourself will reinforce the positive decision that you are making by placing your health as the top priority in your life.

So tell me… what do you love about yourself? Please take a moment to share it with us as well as any thoughts or opinions that you have about the exercise and topic. Your comments mean a lot to me.

Don’t forget that each comment that you share this week will give you a chance of winning the Fat Loss Quickie home office fitness program.

You ROCK! Enjoy the experience,

Scott Tousignant

PS Have you been putting everyone elses needs ahead of your own? Are you ready to turn that around because you now recognize how everyone else will win when you make YOU and your health your top priority?

PPS If you missed yesterday’s guest post you can check it out here: Home Office Fitness Sweetie Style

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Cant Sleep – Insomnia Natural Remedy Ideas That Work

Cant Sleep – Insomnia Natural Remedy Ideas That Work: "

Cant Sleep

Sleepless nights followed up by cranky, frustrated days can get old so much fast. When the ask for is to combat the hassle without using harsh medications, insomnia natural remedy innovations can so much help.Finding the right insomnia natural remedy to suit might take a little trial and error, but the reality is when one of these pays off, it tends to do so without worry of side effects.

Granted, some insomnia natural remedy items can produce allergic results, but that type of impact is few and far between. Some of the top insomnia natural remedy methods include: · Valerian root, other herbs. This insomnia natural remedy might take a few weeks to work, but if it does, it will very well. Some people have mild side effects from this remedy.

If stomach complaints, headache or dizziness presents, valerian might not be the insomnia natural remedy to pursue. Other options on the herbal market exist, as well. Things such as chamomile tea have proven helpful for some people. · Diet changes. This is one of the biggest insomnia natural remedy ideas that works and tends to do so very well. If coffee, soda, chocolate and other foods that contain caffeine are used in abundance, cutting them out of a diet can help immensely.

Another play on this insomnia natural remedy is to ensure that eating does not take place before bed time. Limit food intake to a few hours before bed to reduce acid reflux problems and digestion issues that can keep people up and walking the floors. · Relaxation. Of all the insomnia natural remedy options going, this one might be the best. Learning to use relaxation techniques and mediation can help not only with getting more sleep, but also lessening stress in one’s life.

The powerful benefits of this insomnia natural remedy should not be discounted. It might take some time to learn these techniques, but the effort will be worth it in the long haul. · Aromatherapy. This is an easy insomnia natural remedy that is used by many. English lavender, for example, is used in all sorts of aromatherapy candles, fragrances and even soaps to help people relax.

It is considered safe enough that many baby bath products use this to help little ones sleep sooner and sounder. · Music. Simple, soothing sounds often distract the mind and allow it to relax. This insomnia natural remedy is quick and easy to try. · Acupuncture.

Many people find this insomnia natural remedy works very well for them. It might also help with other issues that are causing the insomnia in the first place. Living with insomnia is not fun. Seeking out the right insomnia natural remedy options can help lessen the strain. The options are many and the truth is people don’t always have to rely on medications to help them sleep faster, sounder and longer. Do your body a favour. Have a good sleep tonight! Download your Cant Sleep eBook now!

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Help With Insomnia – Tips For Dealing With Insomnia

Help With Insomnia – Tips For Dealing With Insomnia: "

Help With Insomnia

Approximately 10-15% of Americans suffer according to insomnia. The sleep aid world has continued profiting immensely and in the endure few years alone, there has been a 100% increase in the use of sleeping pills. There are hundreds of different brands of sleep aids at last found at the pharmacy and more and more people are purchasing them every day. While everyone does have the occasional trouble sleeping, there are those that have trouble sleeping almost every night.

Some people do manage to fall asleep, but have trouble maintaining it. There are lot of reasons for insomnia, including:

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Caffeine addiction

• Pain or other illness

• Alcohol (although some people drink alcohol to help them sleep, it is known to do the exact opposite)

• Sedentary or inactive lifestyle – lack of exercise

• Erratic hours due to rotating work or by trying to juggle work and school at the same time

• Environmental factors such as loud noises or lights

We are living hectic lives in a hectic world and the reasons that most people are kept from sleeping are innumerable. There are means to help people sleep more, other than just sleeping aid medication but unfortunately some people only rely on the medication and are sometimes so desperate to fall asleep that they could run the risk of overdosing and never waking up! Needless to say, you should be very careful if you use any type of sleep aid medicine.

Many people find yoga and meditation to be helpful when they have insomnia. These can relax the mind as well as the body and yoga classes are available almost everywhere. Try playing some light music at night and do some yoga right before you go to bed or ask a family member to give you a massage when you lie down at night. These may help you relax more as well. Although it may be hard to do, you could also try cutting down on the caffeine, especially a few hours before going to bed.

Some people find that drinking milk or an herbal tea before bedtime will help them relax more as well as a small snack that is low on sugar and protein eaten an hour before bedtime. Do not watch television before going to bed because you may find yourself thinking too much about it when trying to fall asleep. The same goes about reading an exciting book right before going to bed.

Some people claim that a bit of light reading helps them relax more though, as well as having some relaxing music playing in the background. Other tips on getting a good sleep include keeping regular hours, physical exercise throughout the day, lying on your back and concentrating on your breathing. Many of these tips may help you relax and sleep more but if you still have trouble with insomnia, you should consult a doctor. If you are given any medicine to help you fall asleep, please be careful with it and only take it when needed. Do your body a favour. Have a good sleep tonight! Download your Help With Insomnia eBook now!

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Sleep Remedies – Tips in Reducing Night Sweats and Insomnia

Sleep Remedies – Tips in Reducing Night Sweats and Insomnia: "

Sleep Remedies

Hormonal fluctuations commonly related to menopause are the most routine instigates of insomnia and night sweats. Usually, the hypothalamus, that regulates heat in the body, do its job according with the obtainable temperature. Night sweats and insomnia but happen due to the fact that of the overproduction of heat of the hypothalamus. The decreasing level of estrogen that is connected with menopause, is responsible for the failure of the hypothalamus to regulate body heat, that’s why it perceives an increased temperature in the body.

A malfunctioning hypothalamus may also release chemicals that may lead to the dilation of the skin blood vessels for heat release. Night sweats and insomnia may go hand in hand with cold shivering. Night sweats and insomnia are difficult conditions that menopausal women face. But it becomes even more difficult if women don’t deal with it the right way. The best first thing to do is to know more about night sweats and insomnia so that they are better equipped with the knowledge on how to prevent or control and get help with night sweats and insomnia. The most important thing is to have good hormonal levels. Support your body and give it what it needs to have good hormonal levels. Learn how to have a healthy body. Follow an exercise program or a healthy diet.

A healthy nutrition and enough exercise may not be enough to control your hormones, but this is a good way to start. Not only do you need to have a healthy diet and a good work out program, you may also have to have hormonal imbalance treatment in the form of alternative medicines. Help for night sweats and insomnia may be given by a doctor. But here are some general tips to help you reduce the frequency of night sweats and insomnia: Have a diet that contains fruits and vegetables, grains, fiber and protein. You may also need to sleep in a cool room to avoid too much night sweats. Or if you have no air-conditioning unit, open up your window and use a fan. Before bedtime, take a cold shower first.

Not only will this help you with night sweats, this will also help you freshen up after a very busy day. Drink plenty of water each day and have a cold water ready on your bedside table. Support your body with natural supplements to help you control your hormones. Avoid coffee, sugar, hot soups, alcohol and spicy food. As much as possible, stop smoking. To cut down your stress level, exercise regularly. Engage in sports if you must! Not only will this help you boost your sleeping patterns, it will also help you stay fit and young. Being the most common symptom of menopause, night sweats and insomnia are very inconvenient and may add up to the emotional stress that a women is facing.

Because of night sweats and insomnia, many women wake up in the middle of the night because of bed sheets and pillows that are wet with sweat. A therapy called HRT or Hormone Replacement Therapy can help lessen the episodes of night sweats and insomnia. Not all women are good candidates for HRT though. That’s why it is important for women with such sleeping disorders to consult a doctor to find help for night sweats and insomnia. There are many alternative ways to get help with these disorders. Women just have to discuss their symptoms and difficulties with an able doctor to begin treatment. Do your body a favour. Have a good sleep tonight! Download your Sleep Remedies eBook now!

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Herbs For Colds And Flu

Herbs For Colds And Flu: "

The viruses are constantly changing as they spread, so just because someone has caught a cold that going around once, any immunity to that particular virus will be of little use if there is repeated infection. This is because the virus will have mutated into another form.

The herbal approach to treatment focuses on strengthening the body’s immune system, thus helping it to fight the virus, while relieving symptoms. Frequent colds can be a sign of a weakened immunity, they can also indicate a stressful lifestyle or poor diet, and medicine alone can’t help in these situations. Combating a cold at the first sign of symptoms is also important. Rather than trying to ignore the increasing catarrh and sore throat until the cold is full blown, start treatment immediately.

Echinacea is one of the best herbs to take to strengthen the immune system, also add plenty of garlic cloves in cooking. Anticatarrhals such as elderflower and yarrow can also ease symptoms. /cut down on refined carbohydrates ” white sugar and white flour products ” as these tend to encourage mucus, and eat plenty of fruit instead. Taking up to 5 g of vitamin C a day in divided doses can also help.

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BH4BP #67 – Jet Lag: Keep the Jet, Lose the Lag

BH4BP #67 – Jet Lag: Keep the Jet, Lose the Lag: "

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Vacations can be a lot of fun, but if we have to fly long distances, the jet lag that comes along with the flight isn’t so fun. So, today I decided to address jet lag and ways to prevent it prior to departure, during the flight and at your destination. Because after all, we all want to feel our best while on vacation.

And don’t forget, the nominations for the 2009 Podcast Awards are still open! Nominations close on October 18th. So, if you like this show, please head on over to podcastawards.com and nominate Being Healthy TV under the “Health/Fitness” category:

Podcast Name: Being Healthy for Busy People

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Being a finalist will help bring more awareness to my podcast. I greatly appreciate your time and nomination!

Some references I used while researching this show are medicinenet.com, Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science and Wikipedia.

The video podcast for this week is:

1. Fresh vs. Frozen vs. Canned

The blog posts for this week are:

1. Study: High Fat Foods Make You Hungrier


2. Garlic May Ward Off More Than Vampires

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