Fitness is Life! Life is Good!

2011-12-07T16:01:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/mehVvX Are you “managing up” and managing your boss? This may cause problems
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2011-12-06T14:50:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/kb6hel Boost your fitness routine with these metabolism-revving tips.
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2011-12-06T10:39:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/m7Rwju Leadership lessons from The King? Read the 5 tips @KevinEikenberry learned from Elvis
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2011-12-05T14:06:00.001-08:00

“Some drink deeply from the river of knowledge. Others only gargle.” - Woody Allen
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2011-12-05T09:17:00.001-08:00

“The more I see of men, the more I like dogs.” - Madame de Stael
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2011-12-04T15:43:00.001-08:00

"Sometimes you've got to create what you want to be a part of." - Geri Weitzman
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2011-12-04T11:26:00.001-08:00

“It's worse than dog eats dog. It's dog doesn't return dog's phone calls.” - Woody Allen
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2011-12-03T21:47:00.001-08:00

"People do not follow programs, but leaders who inspire them." John White
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2011-12-03T09:07:00.001-08:00

“You can't have everything... where would you put it?” - Steven Wright
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2011-12-02T20:32:00.001-08:00

"Like a garden, the room for self-improvement grows each year." - Michael Garofalo
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2011-12-02T10:37:00.001-08:00

“Health of body and mind is a great blessing, if we can bear it.” - John Henry Cardinal Newman
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2011-12-01T19:31:00.001-08:00

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." - Henry Ford
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2011-12-01T16:19:00.001-08:00

“The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil
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2011-11-30T16:22:00.001-08:00

"The best way out is always through." - Robert Frost
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2011-11-30T15:16:00.001-08:00

“My luck is so bad that if I bought a cemetery, people would stop dying.” - Ed Furgol
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2011-11-29T19:48:00.001-08:00

“And on the eighth day God said, ‘Okay, Murphy, you're in charge!’" - Author Unknown
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2011-11-29T12:18:00.001-08:00

Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason.
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2011-11-28T10:53:00.001-08:00

“A healthy body is the guest-chamber of the soul; a sick, its prison.” - Francis Bacon
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2011-11-28T09:48:00.001-08:00

“She was what we used to call a ‘suicide blond’ - dyed by her own hand.” - Saul Bellow
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2011-11-27T21:17:00.001-08:00

“Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.” - Benjamin Franklin
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2011-11-27T19:20:00.001-08:00

“If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?” - Author Unknown
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2011-11-26T19:20:00.001-08:00

"Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them."- Ann Landers
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2011-11-26T09:18:00.001-08:00

http://n.pr/l5LpMq More than 60 percent of the U.S. was overweight/obese last year. More stats from @npr.
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2011-11-25T19:01:00.001-08:00

“Health is a relationship between you and your body.” - Terri Guillemets
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2011-11-25T10:28:00.001-08:00

http://onforb.es/cmp6xE Body language speaks volumes. Here are four mistakes women commonly make
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2011-11-24T16:20:00.001-08:00

The harder you work, the luckier you will get.
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2011-11-24T09:29:00.001-08:00

"Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul even to your smallest acts." - Swami Sivananda
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2011-11-23T18:23:00.001-08:00

“The report of my death was an exaggeration.” - Mark Twain
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2011-11-23T09:14:00.001-08:00

“You have to be 100% behind someone, before you can stab them in the back.” - David Brent
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2011-11-22T17:34:00.001-08:00

"People and rubber bands have one thing in common: they must be stretched to be effective." - John Maxwell
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2011-11-22T16:13:00.001-08:00

"Setbacks add some salt to every sweet success." - Michael Garofalo
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2011-11-21T18:17:00.001-08:00

“Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.” - Benjamin Franklin
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2011-11-21T12:53:00.001-08:00

“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” - Groucho Marx
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2011-11-20T21:41:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/iImIsX Want to curb hunger and halt overeating? Start the day with a protein-rich breakfast.
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2011-11-20T15:39:00.001-08:00

“All generalizations are bad.” - R.H. Grenier
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2011-11-19T16:37:00.001-08:00

"Leadership has less to do with position than it does with disposition." - John Maxwell
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2011-11-19T12:27:00.001-08:00

“Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life.” - Herbert Henry Asquith
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2011-11-18T20:30:00.001-08:00

“Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!” - Tommy Smothers
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2011-11-18T15:44:00.001-08:00

"Ideas are a dime a dozen. People who implement them are priceless." - Mary Kay Ash
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2011-11-17T21:44:00.001-08:00

The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
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2011-11-17T15:15:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/jmIjqu How can you be both tough and tender as a boss? LeadChangeGroup weighs in
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2011-11-16T16:10:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/RRHKm What to order when out on the town? @EatThisNotThat reviews the best and worst bar foods.
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2011-11-16T12:42:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/l5gaGU When CEOs and managers spend time with employees, it makes a difference
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2011-11-15T18:24:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/ew9YuJ Summertime is smoothie time! Check out 50 great recipes from Food Network.
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2011-11-15T16:24:00.001-08:00

"Setbacks add some salt to every sweet success." - Michael Garofalo

2011-11-15T09:28:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/k0TnaJ Managing a former peer is a precarious position. Kim Zilliox gives 4 tips
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2011-11-14T21:38:00.001-08:00

“Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.” - Carl Zwanzig
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2011-11-14T14:41:00.001-08:00

"You must welcome change as the rule but not as your ruler." - Denis Waitley

2011-11-14T11:16:00.001-08:00

“In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.” - Author Unknown
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2011-11-14T08:32:00.001-08:00

http://onforb.es/cmp6xE Body language speaks volumes. Here are four mistakes women commonly make

2011-11-13T19:20:00.001-08:00

“The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.” - B.F. Skinner

2011-11-13T13:30:00.001-08:00

“The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart.” - Nikolai Lenin
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2011-11-13T12:01:00.001-08:00

"When the will is ready, the feet are light." - Proverb
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2011-11-13T09:53:00.001-08:00

“Technology... is a queer thing. It brings you great gifts with one hand and stabs you in the back with the other.” - C.P. Snow

2011-11-12T19:46:00.001-08:00

“The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart.” - Nikolai Lenin

2011-11-12T13:00:00.001-08:00

http://huff.to/inF3yV How did social media save a woman’s life? @huffingtonpost tells the tale.
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2011-11-12T10:19:00.001-08:00

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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2011-11-12T09:02:00.001-08:00

“We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” - William Arthur Ward

2011-11-11T21:47:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/frM5RP Before adding spice to your sandwich, check the best and worst condiments via @menshealth.
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2011-11-11T20:42:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/inwyg7 Can experience be a drawback in the job hunt? @HarvardBiz examines the Catch 22
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2011-11-11T19:15:00.001-08:00

"Ideas are a dime a dozen. People who implement them are priceless." - Mary Kay Ash

2011-11-11T16:16:00.001-08:00

http://ti.me/mU7M93 Sony’s facing a possible bill upwards of $170 million, thanks to PlayStation attacks

2011-11-10T19:19:00.001-08:00

http://nyti.ms/iIoWL2 Are you hip to Square? With the app, it’s possible to replace plastic with smartphones

2011-11-10T16:45:00.001-08:00

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” - Arthur C. Clarke

2011-11-10T13:05:00.001-08:00

“We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” - William Arthur Ward
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2011-11-10T09:14:00.001-08:00

“Just because you're not sick doesn't mean you're healthy.” - Author Unknown
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Physical Activity Offers Cancer Patients Enhanced Recovery

2011-11-10T00:48:00.000-08:00

Cancer treatment and recovery can alter activity levels dramatically. Physical exercise may be reduced or abandoned because of symptoms. Apathy can take hold. There may also be a reluctance to participate in previous activities because of the belief that one is sick and therefore should rest. In many cases this is understandable, especially if the patient is undergoing treatments that cause severe side effects like nausea, dizziness or weakness. Surprisingly, increased activity may actually reduce many of these common obstacles.Evidence from recent studies has suggested that the health effects of exercise during and after cancer treatment dramatically improve both mental and physical health. Not only does exercise combat depression and keep the body stronger, it may even increase survival rates and lower the risk of progression and re-occurrence of certain cancers. This goes for patients with all types of cancers whether it is breast cancer, lung cancer or papillary mesothelioma.Measurable benefits of exercise during and after treatment include: increased muscle mass, improved immune function, better mobility and balance, increased stamina, decreased nausea and vomiting, improved range of motion, better sleep and improved mood and self esteem.Stretching exercises and balance training can diminish weakness or instability caused by surgeries and side effects of drugs. Targeted strength and stabilization exercises can restore the range of motion and reduce pain in affected areas. Professionally guided rehabilitation programs allow the patient to increase their activity and ability levels incrementally.In some cases, exercise can begin during chemotherapy or radiation. This must be evaluated on a case by case basis by the patient’s medical team. Not all patients can jump into a vigorous exercise program right away, but this does not mean they have to wait to begin moderate exercise. Even modest activities like brief walks and gentle swimming can be effective. Gardening, housework, and active hobbies are encouraged when the patient is strong enough to participate. When people are doing something that they enjoy, it shifts their focus to positivity. Reduction of stress and promotion of positive emotions has been shown to enhance physical health in patients with all types of diseases, and cancer patients are no different. Staying motivated to continue an exercise routine while undergoing cancer treatment or transitioning into post-cancer life can be challenging, especially if symptoms are interfering with endurance and comfort. Listening to the body carefully and taking a day off when necessary is not only perfectly acceptable but is also an important safety measure. Recovery can be a long process with stops and starts, but as long as the patient is taking steps forward, the efforts will pay off. A healthier body and lifestyle through exercise is something every cancer patient and survivor should invest in. Attaining the highest possible level of fitness during and after treatment can both improve life and extend it.Liz Davies is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially interested in health and wellness. She wants to make a difference in people’s lives because she sees how cancer has devastated so many people in this world. Liz also likes running, playing lacrosse, reading and playing with her dog, April.

2011-11-09T17:02:00.001-08:00

"Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul even to your smallest acts." - Swami Sivananda

2011-11-09T15:42:00.001-08:00

"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible." - Arthur C. Clarke
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2011-11-09T15:05:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/ew9YuJ Summertime is smoothie time! Check out 50 great recipes from Food Network.

2011-11-09T13:44:00.001-08:00

"You must welcome change as the rule but not as your ruler." - Denis Waitley
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2011-11-08T14:00:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/inwyg7 Can experience be a drawback in the job hunt? @HarvardBiz examines the Catch 22
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2011-11-08T08:04:00.001-08:00

“Health of body and mind is a great blessing, if we can bear it.” - John Henry Cardinal Newman
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2011-11-07T19:18:00.001-08:00

"Leadership has less to do with position than it does with disposition." - John Maxwell
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2011-11-07T08:31:00.001-08:00

“The saddest aspect of life… is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” - Isaac Asimov
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2011-11-06T19:12:00.001-08:00

http://huff.to/jd59Ts Do you know the 9 most common Facebook hacks and attacks? (via @HuffPostTech)
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2011-11-06T11:31:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/RRHKm What to order when out on the town? @EatThisNotThat reviews the best and worst bar foods.
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2011-11-05T20:45:00.001-07:00

http://bit.ly/iImIsX Want to curb hunger and halt overeating? Start the day with a protein-rich breakfast.
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2011-11-05T11:15:00.001-07:00

http://bit.ly/m7Rwju Leadership lessons from The King? Read the 5 tips @KevinEikenberry learned from Elvis
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2011-11-04T21:47:00.001-07:00

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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2011-11-04T16:02:00.001-07:00

"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible." - Arthur C. Clarke
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Making the most of your mornings

2011-11-04T06:10:00.001-07:00

Does getting out of bed the hardest part of your day? Most people aren’t naturally what you’d call a “morning person” – the types who are bright eyed and bushy tailed upon rising at the sound of their alarm clock. Just because it doesn’t come naturally doesn’t mean it can’t happen, however. By following a few simple tips, you can train your body and up your A.M. productivity – and, in doing so, increase your health by sleeping more and starting your day without the stress of running late.

Set a sleep routine – Don’t underestimate the importance of your circadian rhythm. This regulates how your body runs, and it craves routine. Ideally, you should wake up from a light phase of sleep, not a deeper stage. It’s that deeper stage that leads to a foggy head and lower functioning. If you set a bedtime and stick to it (within 30 minutes) and get up around the same time each morning, your body will reset to the routine. The hope is that eventually you will be able to wake yourself up sans alarm.
Get active – Working out first thing in the morning may not sound tempting, but the effects pay off. Even if it’s as simple as taking a half-hour stroll, kickstarting your morning with cardio will boost your energy levels throughout the day AND help you wind down at night, leading to a deeper night’s sleep.
Provide the right fuel – While a donut and a cup of Joe may be an easy way to get your blood sugar rising, it can also lead to a sugar crash a few hours into your day. Reach instead for some quality fuel – oatmeal, fresh fruit, or a veggie omelet. Always on the go? Make hard-boiled eggs that you can grab on the run for a protein-packed breakfast.
See the light – Light has a huge effect on the body’s triggers to sleep or wake up. Switch on a bright light or open your blinds right when you wake up. Conversely, avoid bright lights – yes, including electronics – for that last hour before you plan to hit the hay. This will help your body begin to wind down from the busy day and slip into that deep sleep you need for rejuvenation.

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2011-11-03T21:19:00.001-07:00

“Technological progress has merely provided us with more efficient means for going backwards.” - Aldous Huxley
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2011-11-03T19:33:00.001-07:00

"People and rubber bands have one thing in common: they must be stretched to be effective." - John Maxwell
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$49 for a session with Troy from My Health Coach! - Deal of the Day: 8NewsNOW

2011-08-15T09:10:00.000-07:00

$49 for a session with Troy from My Health Coach! - Deal of the Day: 8NewsNOW

Cancer 'Burzynski: Cancer is Serious Business' Full-Length Documentary

2011-07-28T14:28:00.000-07:00

Cancer 'Burzynski: Cancer is Serious Business' Full-Length Documentary

Prepare to be shocked by one of the most blatant and long lived abuses of power ever perpetrated on the American public

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2011-07-28T00:42:00.000-07:00

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2011-07-11T11:19:00.000-07:00

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Downhill bike race in Chile is insanity at its finest | Gadling.com

2011-07-07T11:35:00.000-07:00

Downhill bike race in Chile is insanity at its finest | Gadling.com

Riding the Tour De Vegetable: David Zabriskie Plans to Race in France on (Almost) Vegan Diet - WSJ.com

2011-06-29T11:07:00.000-07:00

Riding the Tour De Vegetable: David Zabriskie Plans to Race in France on (Almost) Vegan Diet - WSJ.com

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2011-05-13T23:58:00.000-07:00

The Fiscal Toll of Treating 'Lifestyle Diseases' - NYTimes.com

2011-04-13T10:31:00.000-07:00

In the scheme of things, saving the 38 billion bucks that Congress seems poised to agree upon is not a big deal. A big deal is saving atrillion bucks. And we could do that by preventing disease instead of treating it.

For the first time in history, lifestyle diseases like diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and others kill more people than communicable ones. Treating these diseases — and futile attempts to “cure” them — costs a fortune, more than one-seventh of our GDP.

But they’re preventable, and you prevent them the same way you cause them: lifestyle. A sane diet, along with exercise, meditation and intangibles like love prevent and even reverse disease. A sane diet alone would save us hundreds of billions of dollars and maybe more.

This isn’t just me talking. In a recent issue of the magazine Circulation, the American Heart Association editorial board stated flatly that costs in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death here and in much of the rest of the world — will triple by 2030, to more than $800 billion annually. Throw in about $276 billion of what they call “real indirect costs,” like productivity, and you have over a trillion. Enough over, in fact, to make $38 billion in budget cuts seem like a rounding error.

Similarly, Type 2 diabetes is projected to cost us $500 billion a year come 2020, when half of all Americans will have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Need I remind you that Type 2 diabetes is virtually entirely preventable? Ten billion dollars invested now might save a couple of hundred billion annually 10 years from now. And:hypertension, many cancers, diverticulitis and more are treated by a health care (better termed “disease care”) system that costs us about $2.3 trillion annually now — before costs double and triple.

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2011-04-13T09:02:00.000-07:00

The Straight Dope: It’s Not Whether You Win Or Lose...

10 Reasons to Eat Organically - and Locally

2011-02-23T13:08:00.000-08:00

10 Reasons to Eat Organically—and Locally

By Steve Edwards

"Think globally, act locally" isn't just for bumper stickers anymore. This grassroots politics–type slogan has become an important way of thinking about where your next meal should come from. But the implications here are far more than political. Buying local—as well as organic—foods allows you to protect your family by feeding them in the safest way possible. Here are 10 reasons to add "visit the local farmers' market" to the top of your to-do list each week.

Local foods are safer. Or at least you can find out if they are. Organic food standards are high, but there are still companies out there attempting to cloud the rules. When you buy locally, it's easier to check out what you're buying, and you won't have to hireMagnum, P.I. to do it. The great thing about local media is that they love to cover this stuff. If for any reason a local farm is mixed up in nefarious activities, there's a good chance your paper has a reporter dreaming of a gig at The New York Times who'll be on the job for you. Even if this isn't the case, you can be inquisitive at the farmers' markets—you'll be surprised how quickly you can get up to date on the local scoop. Farmers who adhere to a strict code of ethics love to talk about others who do, and those who don't.
Organic foods are safer. Organic certification standards are the public's assurance that their food and products have been grown and handled according to sustainable procedures, without toxic, synthetic, irradiated, or genetically modified elements, including chemical fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, and other additives. At least that's what the law says. But even though many companies still cheat the system, most of them play by the rules. These rules are in place to help both soil longevity and the health and safety of the consumer. Many Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Now, the EPA considers 60 percent of all herbicides, 90 percent of all fungicides, and 30 percent of all insecticides, none of which meet organic criteria, to potentially cause cancer. You can't always be certain you're getting safe food, but eating organic foods stacks the odds in your favor.
Organic food tastes better. Many people would be amazed to taste the difference between garden-grown fruits and vegetables (and wild meat) and the offerings you find down at your local mega-grocery-mart. The main reason for this disparity has to do with something called trophic levels, which is determined by where plants and animals fall on the food chain. When food—even natural food—is manufactured, as when plants are grown in poor soil with some added nutrients, or animals are raised using drugs and a non-native diet, their physiological chemistry is altered. This doesn't just change their nutrient content—it changes the way they taste.
1. Organic food is more nutritious—which stands to reason, based on the whole trophic levels thing. When soils are depleted and then fertilized, only certain nutrients are added with fertilizers. This results in the loss of many of the plants' original phytonutrients. While these lost phytonutrients aren't necessarily a major component of any individual plant, they add up in your diet and become a major component of who you are. This lack of phytonutrients in the plants in our diets has a lot to do with many modern-day maladies. With regard to meat, it's basically the same story. Animals that are fed a poor diet are, as you might imagine, less healthy to eat, because they're also missing out on essential nutrients thanks to the trophic level paradigm—just like you are.
2. You won't have to eat genetically modified organisms (GMOs). A GMO is a plant, animal, or microorganism whose genetic sequence has been modified to introduce genes from another species. Because the long-term impact of GMOs on our health isn't known yet, they're forbidden by the Soil Association Standards for Organic Food and Farming. Furthermore, in order to qualify as organic, animals can't be fed GMOs, nor can they be fed antibiotics, added hormones, or other drugs. It is not currently required, however, that GMOs be mentioned on food labels, so it's very likely that anything not certified organic contains some GMO ingredients.
3. Your drinking water will be safer. The EPA estimates that pesticides contaminate groundwater in 38 states, polluting the primary source of drinking water for more than half the country's population. Because organic farmers practice water conservation and don't use toxic chemicals that leach into your groundwater, organic farming leads to less waste intrusion into our aquifers, which helps keep your drinking water healthier.
4. Your kids will be healthier. The toxicity of pesticide residue is determined not only by the chemicals used, but by our body weight in relation to how much we consume. This means that your children are even more at risk than you are. It's estimated that the average child receives four times more exposure than the average adult to at least eight widely used cancer-causing pesticides in food. To try and minimize this risk, buy organic, but also make sure that your family eats a wide variety of foods.
5. To help farmers and farm communities. It's estimated that the U.S. has lost more than 650,000 family farms since 1990. The USDA estimates that half of the U.S. farm production comes from only 1 percent of farms. Organic farming may be one of the few survival tactics left for the family farm and rural communities. The majority of organic farms are still small-scale operations, generally on fewer than 100 acres, and using an average of 70 percent less energy. Small farms use far more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices than large-scale farms do. For example, small farms use manure to fertilize soil, naturally recycling it to keep the land productive.
  
  Industrial farms produce so much manure that it's a human health risk. The overspill of manure has contaminated water wells with E. coli and other pathogens. This brings up another subject: Industrial farms still—though now illegally—feed animals the ground-up remnants of other animals that aren't naturally part of their diet. This has led to pathogens like E. coli getting into our foods in the first place.
  
  Furthermore, farm workers are much safer on small farms. A National Cancer Institute study found that farmers exposed to herbicides had six times more risk of contracting cancer than nonfarmers did. Due to their direct exposure, field workers on conventional farms are the most vulnerable to illness as a result of pesticide use. Organic farms eliminate that risk by eliminating harmful pesticides and other chemical inputs from their practices.
  For more humane treatment of animals. Factory farms treat animals like commodities. They are usually kept in tightly confined pens or cages and often never move more than a few feet for their entire lives. They are also fed the cheapest foods available, no matter how it affects their—and then our—health. Besides the fact that a host of illnesses have entered our world as a direct result of this practice, it's also just not nice. Animals on organic farms are far likelier to be raised without cruelty. They are also fed a diet much closer to what they would eat naturally, and studies tell us—surprise!—that these animals tend to be significantly healthier than their factory-raised counterparts.
  To promote a vibrant economy. Organic products only seem more expensive because people base their cost on their sticker price alone. However, retail price represents a mere fraction of their true cost. Market prices for conventionally grown foods don't reflect the costs of federal subsidies to conventional agriculture, the cost of contaminated drinking water, loss of wildlife habitat and soil erosion, or the cost of the disposal and cleanup of hazardous wastes generated by the manufacturing of pesticides. Compared to local farms, there's also transportation—and the pollutants that result from it—to consider. All of this means that essentially, you can pay now or pay later—just remember that you're going to be charged interest, mainly in the form of a socially and ecologically diminished world to live in.
  What if you can't find organic food? One of our members, who lives in a rural area, went to her local market and requested healthier options. Now the store owner can't keep them on the shelf. You can, with a little initiative, make a difference. After all, retail stores are in business to serve you. If this doesn't work, hit the Internet. Since "organic" is the current buzzword of the food industry, there will be options. And of course there's always your local farmers' market.
  For more information on organic and local produce, check out the Web site for the Organic Trade Association, or type "Community Supported Agriculture" into your favorite search engine.
  
  If you have a question or would like to learn how you can speak with Steve Edward's in person, learn from him in a group setting or use the incredible $3a week, web based meal planner, nutrition guide, calorie counter, shopping list creator - that takes all the guess work out of eating right - sign up on the form in the side bar.

Get A Victory...Be A Champion!

2011-02-13T21:59:00.000-08:00

I am so very pleased and honored to be among the founding architects of this program. The response from physicians and parents has been overwhelming. Seem's this program has been in great demand. We plan on making a major impact on the lives of millions of children, parents, families and this Nation. The Campion's Program is a registered 501C(3) - we need sponsors and donors - we need coaches and coordinators to continue our growth. Message me through here or at My Health Coach on Facebook

Celebrate St. Valentines Day with a purpose - get heart smart

2011-02-02T14:05:00.000-08:00

N E W S R E L E A S E

February is American Heart Month

$0 Cost Heart Healthy Workshops & $59 comprehensive health risk assessments are available for Southern Nevada employers in February.

Las Vegas, NV (February 2, 2011) – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately every 25 seconds, an American has a coronary event, and every minute, someone dies from one. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicates that 33 million American adults have hypertension, and an astonishing 76 million Americans have serum cholesterol of greater than 240mg/dl. Both of these indicators are extraordinary risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. While heart disease is one of the most costly diseases, it is also one of the most preventable. In honor of American Heart Month and in cooperation with the American Heart Association (www.heart.org ), My Health Coach (MHC) is seeking to create greater awareness about the importance of lifestyle and behavior as the first line of defense against heart disease. Because a healthy heart is such a critical component of every individual’s ability to prosper and thrive, MHC is offering to conduct a complimentary heart health workshop and low cost lifestyle and behavioral health risk screenings for a limited number of employers in Southern Nevada in the month of February.

WHY CONDUCT A HEART HEALTH SCREENING IN FEBRUARY?

The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is self-evident. Prevention starts with education. Awareness of the early warning signs of cardiovascular disease and an individual’s ability to reduce their personal risk factors is – for the month of February- a benefit that employers can offer their workforce with $0 investment. Based upon data gathered from employers that implemented a work-site wellness program recommended by Department of Health & Human Services, employers saved $600 to $1,100 on health care costs per employee. Within this population, we found:

76.7% of the employees had a risk factor based upon high blood pressure causing an expected excess cost to the employer of $1,188 per at risk employee;
90.3% of the employees had a risk based upon body fat percentage causing an expected excess cost to the employer of $606 per at risk employee; and
64.3% of the employees had a risk factor based upon low HDL, 25% based upon high LDL, and 50% based upon high Triglycerides.

WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM

My Health Coach is putting its corporate responsibility front and center by offering $0 cost workshops for employers and their employees. Abundant research makes it clear that, by modifying behaviors and by educating ourselves on specific, easy to implement, no cost and low cost steps to improve our heart and general health; we may avoid the need for expensive prescription medications and costly medical interventions while prolonging our life span by years or decades. MHC is making this offer to create positive changes in the health of our nation.

For hosting a Heart Healthy Workshop by My Health Coach, employers receive a Healthy Workplace Certificate and the economic benefits of a healthier and more motivated workforce. A healthier workforce is a less expensive workforce and every business owner is aware of the need to contain rising costs and add profit to their bottom line. My Health Coach intends to create a healthier Nevada and America by helping employers decrease the cost of medical claims, improve productivity and decrease absenteeism.

MORE INFORMATION

My Health Coach is a Southern Nevada small business dedicated to improving the health of the nation one person at a time. We believe every individual should take ownership for his/her health and be well-informed health care consumers. We educate and empower individuals through one on one and population based health screenings, work-site wellness programs, personal and small group coaching, and high touch personal service.

Employers or organizations seeking to schedule a Heart Healthy Workshop and/or Lifestyle Health Risk Screening Event or to obtain additional information on how we can help you be healthier, please contact Troy Lovick at 702-445-1901, or via email at askcoachtroy@gmail.com

The Curious Case of Jason Gradyan

2010-12-05T09:07:00.000-08:00

For me fitness is _______________ (fill in the blank).
For some it's a path to weight control, for others a recaptured youth, for some a passion and others still its an obsession. I'm an all of the above.
One thing I never counted on when I began my journey as an adult athlete was how inspiring my fellow athletes would be to my experience. I train and compete with doctor's, MBA's, lawyers, accountants, stock brokers, stay at home Mom's, high school principals, heavy equipment operators, college students, actors and performers from Las Vegas shows, former special forces warriors, architect's....the list is infinitely varied and rich.
The most inspiring individuals are those who have had to overcome the most. When I'm aching and bitching about another 5am training run or swim, the man in this story pulls up in his pick-up and wrest's his chair from the back, laughing and joking calling our greetings, and I am humbled to silence.
The following article was written by Eugene Kaufman for The Vegas Longevity Runners Blog. Take the time to click over and read; The Curious Case of Jason Gradyan

"Never give up on your dreams" Jason Gradyan

I love this company

2010-10-12T11:56:00.000-07:00

New Venue for Ironman World Championship 70.3

2010-10-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

New Venue for Ironman World Championship 70.3

Ironman World Championship 70.3 moves to Lake Las Vegas

Published Thursday, October 7, 2010

Beginning in 2011, the Ironman World Championship 70.3 will move to Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nev., located just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. Since its inception in 2006, the championship race in the global Ironman 70.3 Series has been held in Clearwater, Fla.

“We’re grateful to the city of Clearwater for being a fantastic host to the Ironman World Championship 70.3 over the past five years,” said Steve Meckfessel, WTC’s chief operations officer. “Clearwater’s sports-minded spirit, enthusiasm and dedication of resources have been critical to building the Ironman 70.3 Series. We are excited to return to the community to introduce the inaugural 5150 Clearwater event taking place on Nov. 12.”

Slated for Sept. 11, 2011, the race begins with a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Las Vegas at Lake Las Vegas Resort. Next, athletes will embark on a challenging 56-mile bike through Lake Mead National Recreation Area that includes several steep climbs. Participants will finish with a 13.1-mile run through Henderson’s scenic residential areas with views of the Las Vegas Strip.
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“It is an honor to join an elite list of cities that have hosted an international event of this caliber,” said Andy Hafen, mayor of Henderson. “We look forward to welcoming the thousands of athletes, their families, friends and fans from around the world to our premier city.”

“It is a privilege to host the Ironman World Championship 70.3,” said Frank Lowery, race director.

“This course will be labeled as one of, if not the toughest, in the United States. The challenging race, coupled with endless entertainment options and its proximity to the famous Las Vegas Strip,
will provide the ultimate event experience for athletes.”

In 2011, 60,000 athletes will participate in the Ironman 70.3 Series, which consists of nearly 50 events in locations such as China, Germany, South Africa and Switzerland. Participants in the World Championship will range in age from 18 to 70-plus and will represent all 50 states and nearly 50 countries. The Ironman World Championship 70.3 will offer a prize purse of $100,000 for distribution among the top professional male and female finishers. More than 2,500 volunteers from the local community will support the event.

Originally from: http://www2.ironman.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/ironman-world-championship-70.3-moves-to-lake-las-vegas#ixzz11tCHbAVJ

76-Year-Old Swims Across Lake Winnipesaukee - News Story - WMUR Manchester

2010-08-28T06:43:00.000-07:00

76-Year-Old Swims Across Lake Winnipesaukee - News Story - WMUR Manchester