COLD WEATHER SAFETY

If your clients live in a region that fully experiences the four seasons, cold, snowy weather creates opportunities for special winter workouts, such as Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice-skating on a frozen pond, sledding, hiking, and skijoring. Some people, though, like to stick with standard activities such as running and cycling, which can prove dangerous during this time of year.

The Risks of the Road

Runners and cyclists on winter roads increase their risk of the following dangers:

8 ways to go natural

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Popcorn shouldn’t need to be smothered in butter to taste good, heirloom popcorn

enthusiasts say.

Companies cultivating the centuries-old plant using organic, sustainable farming practices are popping up nationwide, and proponents say their popcorn is more flavorful and easier to digest than commercial varieties. Plus, keeping heirloom plants in circulation helps preserve genetic diversity in our food supply.

 You’re good enough, and smart enough ...

If you suffer from chronic stress, here are three good reasons to carve some

me-time into your day: A brief selfaffirmation can relieve acute stress,

Why Water?

Why Water?

Considering that the human body is made up of approximately two thirds water, it comes as no surprise to learn that drinking plenty of H20 every day is important. In fact, if you are feeling thirsty, hungry or fatigued then it’s possible that you are already dehydrated.  So how much water should you drink per day? There is no exact calculation for this; however, the Why Fitness experts suggest 2-3 litres per day. A little extra if you are training, in air conditioning, or during the warmer months.

There are many benefits to getting your quota of H2O and here are our top

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

For the average weekend warrior, a heart rate monitor (or HRM) often ends

up as a sporty fashion accessory, an expensive stop watch, or calorie counter. Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, there are other ways in which this training tool can help assist you with progressing your fitness.

So what is your maximum heart rate?

Top 10 Reasons Why Fitness Matters

What exactly is ‘physical fitness’ and why is it so important to anybody at

any age?

Technically, fitness could be defined as ‘a condition or state of being that

helps you look, feel and do your best’.

But what that really boils down to is being fit means you have the strength, the energy, and the ability to do all of the things you love – and not just exercise and physical activities.

Fitness leads to

The Big Fat Myth

Founder, Living Valley Springs Health Retreat Since the second half of last century, dietary fats have been charged with many crimes against humanity. For decades, poor old fats have been blamed for atherosclerosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer, increased mortality and much more. The fat family has been ostracised and condemned by the National Heart Foundation, nutritionists, health journalists and doctors.

In fact, only certain members of the fat family pose a threat to wellness and longevity. Most fats are actually essential for optimal health. Cholesterol particularly, has been maligned as public enemy number one, when in fact it is one of the most important substances found in the human body. Through fear and misinformation many people have avoided all fats, only to reap disastrous

Why …..HATS ?

Why …..HATS ?

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In our very lucky country, ‘slip, slop, slap’ is a no-brainer.

In a country where skin cancer kills thousands of people

every year, hats are very important. A good quality, widebrimmed hat is essential for outdoor activities.

But some hats protect us in other ways. Tradespeople wear hard hats to protect themselves from falling or loose objects. Lifesavers wear hats to make sure they can be seen while in the water.

The 7 Worst Diet and Fitness

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Myths serve a purpose. At least the ‘traditional’ kind do. There were lessons to be learned from the classic Greek and Roman myths, and still are, despite the fact that today we know they are nothing more than fanciful stories.

The problem with diet  and fitness myths; however, is that they get passed around so much, and even appear in print and on the internet, that people start to accept them as truth. And nothing can get in the way of your weight loss and fitness goals more

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DIABULIMIA

It’s important for RDs to know that diabulimia may be an issue for the type 1 diabetes patients they counsel. They must ask appropriate questions to determine whether it exists and be ready to make appropriate referrals so patients can get the help they need. The following signs and symptoms of diabulimia can provide important clues:

• hyperglycemia;

• a hemoglobin A1c value much higher than would be expected, given recorded blood glucose values;

UNDERSTANDING DIABULIMIA

Know the Signs and Symptoms to Better Counsel Female Patients

Samantha considered herself a master of deception. At the age of 13, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly after experiencing the telltale symptoms: increased thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, a ravenous appetite, and unexplained weight loss.

It quickly became clear to her that if her blood glucose levels remained elevated, she would lose weight. “What an amazing discovery,” she thought. Now Samantha could eat anything she wanted and still lose (UNDERSTANDING DIABULIMIA)

first tip the healthy dieting and wieght

Healthy dieting and weight loss tip first: Avoid common pitfalls

Diets, especially fad diets or “quick-fix” pills and plans, often set you up for failure because:

• You feel deprived. Diets that cut out entire groups of food, such as carbs or fat, are simply impractical, not to mention unhealthy. The key is moderation. Eliminating entire food groups doesn’t allow for a healthy, well-rounded diet and creates nutritional imbalances.

TAKE-AWAY MESSAGES

1. Eat an overall heart-healthy diet that includes low-fat sources of protein, whole

grains, legumes, fat-free dairy products, and a minimum of five servings of fruit and vegetables per day.

2. Limit daily cholesterol intake to no more than 200 milligrams.

Life Secrets 2

Learn to use your eyes to their full potential. Make constant eye contact when in conversation. Looking away(especially down) is a sign of inferiority and uncertainty.

Master the piercing stare. You know when someone looks at you and it feels

like they can see into your soul? Work on sharpening your gaze in the mirror. You’ll

know you have it when it’s intimidating to continue looking at yourself.

Master the one-eyebrow raise. This one isn’t necessary by any means, but hey, why not? Pick a brow to learn with and go look in a mirror. Raise both of your eyebrows but use your hand to hold down the brow that you want to stay down.

Life Secrets

Get good at something  Call it a hobby or a passion, whatever it is, just get good at it.

Your occupation does not count!

 Learn to be unaffected by the words of others. If someone went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset?

No because you are obviously not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not .

Develop the ability to forgive. Forgiveness is something at which most people fail.

 Grudges only bring more miseryto those who hold them and prevent good relations with the target.

5Ways This To Keep Your Children Safe Summer

 Pools, Rivers, Streams and Water Parks

The number one way to reduce the risk of drowning and swimming-related injuries is to never, ever leave your child unattended.

Phone calls are a major distraction for many parents, so make sure your cell phone is on silent or vibrate so you can concentrate fully on your child. To prevent unattended children from accessing the pool, home pools should have a sturdy fence that encloses the area with a single, lockable entrance. This might be a good time to sign your kids up for a swimming class to help prepare them for the summer fun.

Father’s Day Fun

 Break the Rules

“No fighting!” may be a common household phrase, but today it’s time to break the rules – and some water balloons, too! Unleash your inner kid in a day of outdoor water wars. Splurge on a water gun (the high-power kind, of course) and have a blast dodging

the kids’ bursting balloons. How well did you teach them to throw?

The Great Outdoors

You taught them how to ride a bike, now it’s time to put it to use. Spend the day biking with the kids down some of (Father’s Day Fun)

Gainesville’s best nature trails, like Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail or Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.