BP (Be Proactive) Well-Being Figures in Blood Pressure Health
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Published:09/24/2015 08:50pm
In working with clients and providing advice and counsel encouraging them to focus on a well-being lifestyle, I often hear questions that start with. "I heard in the news... " This month one of the topics making news was high blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. About 30 percent of people in the United States have high blood pressure.The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently shared a study that focused on intense management of blood pressure below the traditionally targeted systolic...
Decoding Whole Grains
Published:09/24/2015 06:54pm
Decoding whole grainsIt's National Whole Gain month, if you didn't know already (but of course you did, right?). This month's blog post comes to us by former dietetic intern Katherine Doughty, MS, IBCLC. Choosing whole grains can be confusing at times, but read along to understand more about the benefits of whole grains and how to know if the product you are buying is whole grain or refined.Multigrain, whole wheat, wheat, 12 grain, honey wheat, white wheat, 100% whole grain-what does it all mean? How does one know if something is a whole grain? Does it even matter if it is...
Pregnancy: Not Just a Nine Month Stint Anymore
Published:09/18/2015 06:44pm
Besides painting the spare bedroom pink or blue and worrying about the cost of college education in eighteen years, no woman should overlook the most important consideration of all: Getting her body to become a healthy environment for making a baby prior to conception. According to current medical research, of vital concern to any woman considering getting pregnant should be detoxifying her babys first home: The womb. Weve all heard the importance of avoiding risky situations during pregnancy. But, living on a polluted planet, we ingest thousands of...
Eating Healthy (and on Budget) While Traveling for Business
Published:09/17/2015 08:02pm
Traveling for business can be challenging with extended hours on a plane or in a car, hectic agendas and long meetings with colleagues. You barely have time to sleep let alone think about how you will find healthy food. However, there are some steps you can take to eat right while you are away so you can power through your busy days. By planning ahead and putting a little thought into your meals, you can eat healthy, avoid gaining weight, and stay within your budget.Keep these 7 tips in mind and remain flexible so you can eat well in any situation...
Back to School - 4 Quick Lunches for You or Your Kids
Published:09/10/2015 06:26pm
Back to school - back to routine. As much as I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the summer, I do enjoy getting back to the routine of fall. Whether or not you or kids in your family are in school, fall is a time when there is a shift and with that may come a shift in eating habits as well.If you read my articles or have worked with me, you know I appreciate the value of planning ahead. Fall is a great time to refocus your planning. Use some of these ideas to start lists of lunches that you or...
5 Proven Ways to Host a Successful Corporate Fitness or Wellness Event
Published:09/09/2015 05:14pm
Hosting a successful fitness event is a huge undertaking, a massive challenge, and one of the most rewarding things you can do to serve your target audience. Fitness events bring communities together while helping teams and families form lasting bonds that stretch beyond the office, the gym, and the playground. At AFC, weve produced and partnered on dozens of fitness promotions and events over the past several decades. Through a lot of trial and error, weve discovered what works and what doesnt when it comes to getting people involved and excited about their fitness and health. If you need to produce...
Toxic Stress
Published:09/03/2015 07:51pm
There is one thing on this planet that can heal just about any problem in your life and that is the immune healing systems of the body. However, there is one thing that will turn off that one thing-toxic stresses. It is responsible for almost 95 percent of illness and disease. The remaining five percent is genetic and caused by stress somewhere in your ancestry at the cellular levels. There may have been a time when just eating well and getting a few minutes of exercise every day was enough, but those days are gone. Staying healthy is an active pursuit....
It's A Birthday-Social Security, Medicare and You
Published:08/28/2015 12:09am
This summer Social Security celebrated its 80th birthday and Medicare turned 50. There are more than a few naysayers talking about the ills of Social Security, but in reality, the fact that they are available is one very positive factor in the well-being of many. One of the myths about Social Security is that you have to be retired to receive those benefits. That is only partially true. Social Security benefits are resources that include child survivor benefits, widow's survivor benefits, disability and retirement benefits. Any of these circumstances can contribute to stress and stress will have a negative impact on...
7 Reasons to Buy Your Food Locally
Published:08/20/2015 10:26pm
One of my "happy places" is the Mill City farmer's market in Minneapolis. I love the fresh produce that changes throughout the season, the fresh cut flowers for my table, the frozen wild-caught Alaskan salmon from Wild Run Salmon, the flour from Sunrise Flour Mill, and fresh prepared foods from Spoon River or Chef Shack. The smells, the flavors and the people all make a visit to the market one of my favorite things to do on a summer Saturday morning.Not only is the food delicious, but also I appreciate being able to buy from local farmers and vendors. There are...
Buy Skirts Online and Look Outstanding
Published:08/18/2015 12:54am
Skirts are in fashion since a very long time. As a matter of fact, one of the best things about skirts is that, anyone can wear it despite of her figure type. No matter you are a college student or a working woman, you can wear skirt any day and anytime. But if you want to look awesome, then here are some tips for you: If you are a tall and slim woman and planning to wear a skirt to attend a party, then you can give a try to the short sized skirts . Those skirts will enhance...
Get Cooking and Start Losing!
Published:08/06/2015 10:50pm
If you are trying to lose some weight, I've got some really exciting news for you. A recent study published in Public Health Nutrition Journal that people who cook at home most of the time consume generally healthier meals with around 200 fewer calories daily, and only 16 grams of sugar (4 teaspoons) which is much less than the 22 teaspoons per day consumed by the average adult. This means that you can drop some pounds without going on another rigid diet that leaves you feeling aggravated, hungry, and weighing the same - or more. All you have to do is...
Is Your Elevator Pitch "Dead Inside"?
Published:08/06/2015 04:37pm
Inside" Dec. 8th, 2014 at 8:17 PM Is your elevator pitch, "Dead Inside"?? Are you ready for the " Zombie Apocalypse"? No, I'm not talking about Rick Grimes' fight against the "walkers and biters" on AMC most Sunday evenings. I'm referring to your fight against the "pitchers and droners" at every business networking event you'll attend this year. We've all been there, suited up, cocktail in hand, business cards at the ready. But as you survey the room, this gorgeous venue starts to resemble lost apocalyptic Atlanta more than it does a promising business endeavor. Why? Because most marketers...
Christmas Eve Cat food
Published:07/28/2015 06:58am
I got a call one Christmas Eve to do an A/V gig for a club manager I've worked for several times. It was one of those; no one else is around calls, and Im proud to say Ive landed some pretty sweet gigs that way.I was hired to run lights and sound for a private cabaret performance, typical A/V duties. The performer was a well-known TV and stage personality, whom we will call Ms. M. Rumor had it shed been paid some big moola to make an exclusive appearance for some big wigs at a major network. Dark...
Are You Getting Enough Choline?
Published:07/23/2015 08:31pm
I hear some of you responding as my clients often reply, "What is choline? I've never heard of that." Choline is a relatively recent addition to the list of required human vitamins. It is a water soluble vitamin traditionally linked to the B-complex vitamins. It was originally believed that we made enough choline needed inside of our bodies, but the latest research on choline-depleted diets indicates that people need outside help from food to ensure that adequate amounts of choline are available to keep our bodies running well. According to the National Health and Nutrition Study, (NAHNES) 90% of adults, pregnant...
10 Ways to Add Summer Fruit to Your Diet
Published:07/22/2015 10:42pm
Living in a colder climate, I find summer to be a wonderful time of year for delicious fresh food. The cost and availability of fresh produce is limited in the winter months and now is the time to enjoy what is in season. We get a variety of nutrients from different foods and changing with the seasons can help you to have variety in taste as well as nutrition throughout the year. Summer fruit options Let's start with a list of some of the delicious summer fruits you may find at your local farmers market or at your grocer: BlackberriesBoysenberriesBlueberriesCantaloupeCherriesMangosNectarinesPeachesPlumsPluotsRaspberriesTomatoesWatermelon ...
