Showing posts with label get healthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label get healthy. Show all posts
Get Fit With Del Monte Fresh Produce – Nintendo Wii Giveaway
In an effort to motivate people to get healthy by exercising and eating more fruits and vegetables, Del Monte Fresh Produce will give away 500 pairs of sneakers and 10 Nintendo Wii New Super Mario Bros. Pack game consoles and Wii Zumba Fitness during March to Del Monte Fresh Produce Facebook fans.
The "500 Sneaker March Giveaway," hosted on the Del Monte Fresh Produce Facebook page, will randomly award 500 sneakers to Del Monte Facebook fans who enter the contest and ten (10) Wii packages to people who get two (2) of their friends to sign up.
To Win Sneakers:
Step 1: “Like” Del Monte Fresh Produce by visiting www.facebook/
Step 1: “Like” Del Monte Fresh Produce by visiting www.facebook/
Step 2: Enter sweepstakes and sign the pledge to make at least half your plate fruits and vegetables and exercise more frequently. You will automatically be entered to win one of 500 pairs of sneakers.
To Win the Nintendo Wii New Super Mario Bros. Pack game console and Wii Zumba Fitness
Step 3: Click on the “Sneaker Giveaway” tab then the “Invite Friends” to share news about the giveaway with your friends.
Step 4: Get just two (2) friends to enter the sweepstakes and you will be automatically entered to win the Nintendo Wii New Super Mario Bros. Pack game console and Wii Zumba Fitness
All entrants will be encouraged to sign a pledge to exercise at least three times a week for thirty minutes and, as the USDA recommends, make half their plate fruits and vegetables.
Del Monte Fresh Produce is committed to providing consumers with quality fresh fruits and vegetables, which are key components in leading a healthy lifestyle. The "500 Sneaker March Giveaway" was created as a way to encourage Del Monte Fresh Produce fans to exercise as well.
For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/
Expert Tips for Managing Migraines
A recent Harris Interactive national survey suggests many of them often overlook or misinterpreting key pieces of information during conversations with their doctor.
Dr. Merle Diamond, a neurologist and migraine headache expert, gave tips to help you with severe headaches or migraines.
Based on this study, Dr. Diamond, along with Judy Brown, migraine sufferer and patient advocate, share what information patients often miss telling their doctor and suggest helpful resources, like a migraine diary or a symptom tracker, which may help you make the most of their time during medical visits by facilitating more meaningful conversations.
Dr. Merle Diamond, a neurologist and migraine headache expert, gave tips to help you with severe headaches or migraines.
Based on this study, Dr. Diamond, along with Judy Brown, migraine sufferer and patient advocate, share what information patients often miss telling their doctor and suggest helpful resources, like a migraine diary or a symptom tracker, which may help you make the most of their time during medical visits by facilitating more meaningful conversations.
2/3 of Americans are Currently Dieting: Educated Weight Loss Tips
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at any time, approximately two-thirds of Americans are on a diet to lose weight. Many of these diets do not provide a balanced amount of nutrients, resulting in dieters gaining back lost weight within two years. Being well-informed about healthy eating guidelines can make losing and keeping weight off considerably easier than following the rules of a restrictive diet. Chicago Healers Practitioner Valerie Early, RD provides easy-to-follow tips for maintaining weight goals.
· Look up nutrition facts before going out to eat—Restaurant serving sizes are typically much larger than what you need to feel satisfied and can be loaded with unhealthy fats. Research nutritional information online to make an informed decision. Choose an appetizer as a meal, share an entrée with a friend, or bring home half to eat the next day.
· Avoid skipping meals—Consuming an inadequate amount of calories can stress the body and lead to unhealthy eating binges later on. Try eating four or six small meals throughout the day to keep up your metabolism and avoid over-eating.
· Understand general exchange facts in basic food groups:
o ½ cup of pasta, rice, or cereal, one slice of bread, ½ regular bagel, or a ¼ cup quinoa all equal approximately 80 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates.
o ½ cup of fruit, one small piece of fruit, ½ banana or 1 cup of berries all equal approximately 60 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates.
o One ounce lean meat, one whole egg, or two egg whites all equal approximately 35-75 calories and 35-75 calories.
o 1 teaspoon of butter or oil equals approximately 45 calories and 5 grams of fat.
National Sleep Awareness Week is March 7-13
National Sleep Awareness Week is March 7-13, sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation as an annual public education and awareness campaign to promote the importance of sleep.
Many people don’t sleep well because of their bed. We’ve all heard that you should replace your mattress every 7-10 years, but it’s not just because of all the hype about bed bugs, body oils, skin cells and other unsavory things that can lurk in an old mattress, but also because mattresses wear out. A saggy and unsupportive mattress can lead to back pain, hip pain, shoulder pain and other ailments that add up to a restless night’s sleep.
We took the opportunity to ask experts on sleep and finding the right mattress for you.
Experts vary in their views about how much sleep is needed, but here is a general guide by the National Sleep Foundation
CW: What are some benefits of healthful sleep?
When we sleep well, we wake up feeling refreshed and alert for our daily activities. Sleep affects how we look, feel and perform on a daily basis, and can have a major impact on our overall quality of life. During sleep our muscles repair themselves from day's stress, our brain sorts out and consolidates memories, and our bodies release hormones that regulating growth and appetite. When we sleep well, we wake up prepared for the day, able to concentrate, make decisions, be productive and engage fully in work, school and social activities.
On the other hand, short sleep duration is linked with:
- Increased risk of motor vehicle accidents
- Increase in body mass index – a greater likelihood of obesity due to an increased appetite caused by sleep deprivation
- Increased risk of diabetes and heart problems
- Increased risk for psychiatric conditions including depression and substance abuse
- Decreased ability to pay attention, react to signals or remember new information
CW: How do mattresses affect our sleep?
A proper mattress helps us to sleep sounder and deeper. A good mattress has the right amount of softness or firmness to relieve pressure points and support heavier body parts so that we are able to rest comfortably in one position for longer periods of time.
An improper mattress may be too soft or too firm, or a worn out mattress may sag or retain body impressions that cause us to toss and turn in order to get comfortable.
CW: What are some tips in finding the right kind of mattress?
Mattrresses are very individual. According to Jeff Scorziell, president of Anatomic Global, a leading US manufacturer of memory foam mattresses, many consumers make the mistake of buying a brand name instead of getting a mattress that feels best for them. Scorziell, who has sold thousands of mattresses as a former retailer, gives this advice:
To test out a memory foam mattress, Scorziell recommends laying on it for at least three to five minutes, as some visco foam must actually be warmed up by your body temperature in order to perform optimally.
“Lay on your back, your side, however you sleep. Get a feel for the mattress. Some might feel like wet sand, and some might have a denser feel. Some are softer, some are plusher. The feel of the mattress is not necessarily good or bad, just different,” says Scorziell.
Among the latest innovations in memory foam is the formulation of the visco itself. Anatomic Global developed a proprietary soy plant-based EcoMemoryFoam that health-minded consumers favor because it contains fewer petroleum-based chemicals. Not only do these feel better underneath you, they smell better, especially when the bed is new.
Another evolution in memory foam is aeration. Anatomic Global pioneered extreme open-cell technology which offers nine times air ventilation of standard memory foams. The open-cell foam not only dissipates heat, it is not affected by ambient temperature within 30 degrees, so the bed’s performance does not change when it warms up or gets cold in the bedroom.
If you prefer a traditional innerspring mattress, the general rule is more coils the better. One mattress maker whose products have been called "fit for a king" owes its hallmark sensational feel to its coils. Not only are E.S. Kluft & Company mattresses made with world-class craftsmanship and the finest materials available, they feature a technologically advanced design. Kluft’s nested, individually wrapped English premium steel springs provide proper balance, true motion separation, correct support and optimum pressure relief.
E.S. Kluft & Company's most celebrated mattress is the $33,000 Palais Royale, an ultra-luxurious mattress hand-tailored by skilled artisans using the world's finest materials, inlcuidng an abundant blend of cashmere, mohair, New Zealand Joma wool and Talalay latex . The layers conform to your body to eliminate pressure points while layers of breathable certified organic cotton prevent heat and moisture buildup for unmatched comfort. These beds feature thousands of premium English springs encased in calico cotton to minimize motion transfer and to provide extraordinary support. Plus, each mattress is hand-tufted and hand-side-stitched to secure the inner layers of upholstery and enhance the overall performance from edge-to-edge. The result is the best of old world craftsmanship and sophisticated new sleep technologies. The Palais Royale is sold exclusively at Bloomingdale’s.
Many manufacturers are adding adjustable beds to their collections to meet the comfort and lifestyle needs of today's customers. Those archaic infomercials starring two elderly folk being folded up in an adjustable bed were ahead of their time. One cutting-edge company, Sapapa by Aminach, offers adjustable beds that are popular with customers of all ages, with features like iPad/iPod plug ins, speakers systems in the headboard and adjustments for comfort for all types of activities, from checking email, e-shopping, watching TV, doing homework, reading or whatever you do in bed. All of the Sapapa adjustable beds feature orthopedic mattresses with a reinforced middle section to prevent hamocking; plus, these beds are not just incredibly comfortable, they come in high-fashion styles and colors.
Many manufacturers are adding adjustable beds to their collections to meet the comfort and lifestyle needs of today's customers. Those archaic infomercials starring two elderly folk being folded up in an adjustable bed were ahead of their time. One cutting-edge company, Sapapa by Aminach, offers adjustable beds that are popular with customers of all ages, with features like iPad/iPod plug ins, speakers systems in the headboard and adjustments for comfort for all types of activities, from checking email, e-shopping, watching TV, doing homework, reading or whatever you do in bed. All of the Sapapa adjustable beds feature orthopedic mattresses with a reinforced middle section to prevent hamocking; plus, these beds are not just incredibly comfortable, they come in high-fashion styles and colors.
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For more information go to www.anatomicglobal.com, www.
Learn How to Maintain Fertility, While Getting Rid Of Uterine Fibroids
Join UCLA professor Bruce McLucas, M.D. (http://www.fibroids.com) and women across the country for a free live one-hour webinar about fibroids and fertility, Saturday, August 28th, at 10 a.m. PST. Dr. McLucas, a leading fibroid expert, will discuss how women with fibroids can maintain their fertility. Fibroids affect 40 percent of women (50 percent of African American women). Women hoping to conceive might not know that there are alternatives to a hysterectomy, including a non-surgical option called embolization. The doctor will also discuss how fibroids affect the ability to conceive and how to manage fibroids during pregnancy. Questions from those participating in the webinar are encouraged.
Dr. McLucas is a Los Angeles-based OB-GYN who practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. One of the pioneers in developing uterine artery embolization, Doctor McLucas has had a career-long interest in minimally invasive therapy, serving as president and charter member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy. Dr. McLucas founded the Los Angeles-based Fibroid Treatment Collective 12 years ago, and his team performed the first embolization in the United States at UCLA in 1994.
For more information and to register for the seminar, visit www.fibroids.com and click on webinar registration at http://bit.ly/cnuo57 or call 1.866.362.6463
Dr. McLucas is a Los Angeles-based OB-GYN who practices at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. One of the pioneers in developing uterine artery embolization, Doctor McLucas has had a career-long interest in minimally invasive therapy, serving as president and charter member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy. Dr. McLucas founded the Los Angeles-based Fibroid Treatment Collective 12 years ago, and his team performed the first embolization in the United States at UCLA in 1994.
For more information and to register for the seminar, visit www.fibroids.com and click on webinar registration at http://bit.ly/cnuo57 or call 1.866.362.6463
Fitness Tips by Natasha Linton
Natasha Linton spoke with Connecting Women Radio on shaping up for the fall: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectingwomen/2009/07/25/Connecting-Women
Here are some tips by Linton for our readers.
Here are some tips by Linton for our readers.
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