Health Club

100 Mile Club—Take 2

Brooke Jessop — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:47:02 +0000

I had such a great time last year doing the 100 mile club at Rosedale Elementary School that I decided to set up another club this year at Sumpter Elementary.

I thought last year went really well after we worked out the kinks and got the kids running. But this year has been going even better. We got the kids started about a month earlier and since Sumpter is about 3 times as big as Rosedale, weve got over 70 kids signed up (and a couple of parents as well) to make a run at 100 miles during the school year.

Here are some stats so far:

# of 25 milers: 13 # of 50 milers: 12 # of 75 milers: 22 # of 100 milers: 10

The rest of the kids either dont show up or show up only occasionally.

But the numbers arent important. Whats important is how many kids are moving after school 2X per week instead of sitting in front of their TVs or computers. And you know what?

CDC Study Finds 58% Of Public Pools Tested Positive For E.Coli

Lachlan Kennedy — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:34:30 +0000

Many parents probably remember that popular primer on bodily functions called Everybody Poops.

Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that human feces are found in more than half of public swimming pools, confirming that E.coli is in 58 percent of samples tested from pool filters.

People, when they swim, obviously their whole body goes in the water, so anything that is on their bodies is likely to end up in the water, says Dr. Ronald Voorhees, the acting director of the Allegheny County Health Department.

Chlorine, the primary pool disinfectant, should handle most microbes.

But some E.coli, which can cause serious gastrointestinal illness, can be stubborn if chlorine levels are not adequate.

So anybody thats had diarrhea recently, until they are over it, they should not use a pool,” Dr. V

Fluoride Reduces The Ability Of Decay-Causing Bacteria To Stick

Lachlan Kennedy — Sun, 12 May 2013 10:36:45 +0000

In an advance toward solving a 50-year-old mystery, scientists are reporting new evidence on how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay. Their report appears in the ACS journal Langumir.

Karin Jacobs and colleagues explain that despite a half-century of scientific research, controversy still exists over exactly how fluoride compounds reduce the risk of tooth decay. That research established long ago that fluoride helps to harden the enamel coating that protects teeth from the acid produced by decay-causing bacteria. Newer studies already found that fluoride penetrates into and hardens a much thinner layer of enamel than previously believed, lending credence to other theories about how fluoride works.

The report describes new evidence that fluoride also works by impacting the adhesion force of bacteria that stick to the teeth and produce the acid that causes cavities. Read more…

How to get “Michelle Obama arms”

George Fullagar — Sun, 12 May 2013 08:29:06 +0000

Being a personal trainer means you listen to your clients needs and focusing your workouts on their goals. I guarantee every trainer has heard women talk about their bat wings or flabby arms.” Plastic surgery doctors are now noticing a pattern of women coming into their clinics asking for Michelle Obama or Jennifer Aniston arms.” Some are going to extremes to have work done to relieve any excess fat or skin from the back of their arms.

As Americans keep pushing toward a perfect body, we seem to keep taking the easy road – lap band surgery, tummy tucks, liposuction, and so on. Is it too strange to think of other ways to achieve this greatness? If you are one of many women who are looking to get a leaner, more defined upper body, perhaps you should try the following strategies that you can include in your workout that skips the surgery and adds confidence to your figure.

Youre probably trained to think that low weight, high rep upper body exercises are the way to go and you are mostly right.

Top Pilates Products for a Home Gym

George Fullagar — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:41:55 +0000

Pilates is fast catching up as a choice of fitness regime and is now a part of regular gyms too. Those who wish to include Pilates equipment as a part of their home gym, here are some of the top products that fit the bill.

How to Make the Right Choice

When purchasing any fitness equipment we tend to go by the utility and the pricing as well. But in most cases the decision tends to bend towards the least expensive equipment.

However, where matters of fitness equipments are concerned we suggest that making such decisions could be detrimental to your health.

Usually low cost products and those available through online deals are of substandard quality. It makes sense to invest in trusted and reputed brands such as Peak Pilates, Gratz, Balanced Body and Stott Pilates.

Types of Pilates Equipment

Reformers facilitate a wide spectrum of exercises from those for upper body to the legs.

Health Affairs articles on Medicare reform options

Lachlan Kennedy — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:52:48 +0000

Medicare Essential: An Option To Promote Better Care And Curb Spending Growth
We describe a new option we call Medicare Essential, which would combine Medicare’s hospital, physician, and prescription drug coverage into an integrated benefit with an annual limit on out-of-pocket expenses for covered benefits. Cost sharing would be reduced for enrollees who seek care from high-quality low-cost providers. Out-of-pocket savings from lower premiums and health care costs for a Medicare Essential enrollee could be $173 per month, compared to what an enrollee would pay with traditional Medicare, prescription drug and private supplemental coverage. Financed by a budget-neutral premium, we estimate that this new plan choice could reduce total health spending relative to current projections by $180 billion and reduce employer retiree spending by $90 billion during 2014–23. Giv

5 Money-Saving Arthritis-Care Tips

Brooke Jessop — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:42:53 +0000

When it comes to healthcare, the best overall way to save money is to stay as healthy as possible.

It is especially important to eat a balanced, healthful diet and get as much exercise as possible in order to maintain a healthy weight and stay strong and fit. That’s because excess weight will only put more stress on your joints and lack of exercise will weaken the muscles, bones, and other tissues that support your joints.

The out-of-pocket costs of arthritis care can run sky high, but there are steps you can take that might help you take control of the cost of your own health care:

1. Talk to your healthcare providers

Ask your rheumatologist about lower-cost and generic drugs, the pros and cons of alternative medications, and the value of any dietary supplements you are thinking of taking. Your pharmacist might also have some ideas for how your doctor can prescribe medications in ways that will cost less.

Successful Time-Out Tactics for Children

George Fullagar — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:30:47 +0000

Many parents find time-outs to be effective discipline for their kids, but for some parents time-outs dont seem to be working. Here are some ideas on how to make time-outs successful for your kids.

Last Resort

Many experts agree that a time-out should be a method of last resort. They say that warnings should precede time-outs to give kids a chance to correct their behavior, and then the time-out should only be employed if the child refuses to cooperate. Apparently, if time-outs are used too much, they lose their effectiveness. Kids may come to expect a time-out as a normal occurrence that they will just get through and then go on with being naughty.

Follow Through and Consistency

Another area where youll find agreement among most experts is in regard to following through and being consistent.

Cosmetic surgery needs tighter rules, skin fillers should be prescription-only: UK experts

Brooke Jessop — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:25:55 +0000

LONDON – A group of independent experts has slammed Britain’s cosmetic surgery industry for not protecting patients adequately and is calling for stricter controls in the aftermath of a breast implant scandal in Europe last year that left tens of thousands of women with cheap silicone implants prone to ruptures. A top British health official, meanwhile, signalled support for their recommendations.

In a review of how cosmetic procedures are regulated, the group said all skin fillers should be available by prescription only and that all practitioners — from surgeons to estheticians who inject Botox — must be properly qualified. The expert group, commissioned by the U.K. Depa

Fluoride Free Victory: Israel Lifts Mandatory Water Fluoridation

George Fullagar — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:05:08 +0000

On April 11^th, Health Minister Yael German signed new regulations that formerly end the requirement that all municipalities treat public water with fluoride prior to distribution (i). And while the new regulation gives communities the power of choice, Health Minister German has also filed an appeal to the Israeli government to examine the legality of water fluoridation programs. Around the world, many government agencies and health experts share the Israeli Health Minister’s concern.

The fluoride free water movement swept Australia earlier this year as well, prompting the Queensland State government to similarly lift fluoridation mandates. A reported 29 communities in Queensland followed suit, closing down multiple fluoridation centers in the region. I

5 things to keep in mind when choosing a nursery school

Lachlan Kennedy — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:51:08 +0000

Choosing a nursery school for your child will have big implications for the next few years of their life, which is why it becomes vitally important to choose somewhere that allows them to fit in and flourish. With that in mind here are some things that might be worth keeping in mind when it comes time to make the decision.

Setting – This is where most people decide to start their search. It goes without saying that there will be a radius from your home in which your nursery will have to fall, and factors such as the type of transport available will figure heavily as to how big this area is. Most parents prefer to be close to the pre-school so that in the case of any emergency they can react quickly, but ease of day-to-day travel arrangements should factor just as high.

Staff – Don’t forget that nursery isn’t all about play – the habits of learning have to be introduced at this crucial stage. Try to ge

How Contagious Is Candida?

admin — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:06:59 +0000

he contagiousness of Candida generally depends on the type of Candida that you have. If it’s only infecting your intestines, and not the outside of your body I would say it’s less contagious than say athlete’s foot or ring worm which are very contagious http://www.candidasolutionsnetwork.com/Iscandidacontagious.htm.

With Candida that is contagious like Oral Thrush, athlete’s foot, ringworm, etc. you want to make sure you get rid of it as soon as possible. If you don’t get rid of it, you can pass it onto people you love. The worst Read more…

Six essentials for warm weather workouts

George Fullagar — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:45:51 +0000

The warm summer temperatures and high humidity will be arriving soon. Are you prepared to workout in the approaching weather? Make a checklist of items that will make the seasonal transition easier:

Lightweight clothing – Having pieces of clothing that are lightweight, yet offer your skin a break from the dangerous summer sun rays is very important. You can even find pieces of clothing that come with SPF protection for added safety.
Sunscreen – Find sunscreen that is compatible for athletes who sweat so that your trusted sunscreen doesnt melt away from your face during your activities.
Small water bottle – You can find plenty of handheld, comfortable bottles you can take with you no matter what activity youre doing – whether you are running, biking, hiking, etc.
Running hat – Be ready for any of the elements, sun or rain, to keep your head dry and the sun off of your face.

What Is the Best Home Gym Equipment?

George Fullagar — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:54:45 +0000

Finding the best home gym equipment around can be quite a task because there are so many options available to the consumer when you want to build your own gym.

The best part about building your own gym is that you get to decide what goes in it and what is not needed. Most people will build their gym around the parts of their body that they want to work on right now, and then they will add on more equipment to the gym in the future.

Although you will have plenty of options available to you when you begin your search for the best home gym equipment, you should remember that you still need to pick out only the finest pieces of gym equipment at the end of day.

You want to make sure your gym equipment can stand the test of time, and you don’t want to have to buy new equipment every year. W