Archive for December, 2006
Local efforts trying to put a lid on health care premiums
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette, IL - 5 hours agoBy Debra Pressey. URBANA If it seems like you keep paying more for health insurance and getting less, you’re not alone. In the …
Source: www.news-gazette.com
New insurance requirement for mental health coverage
WSTM-TV, NY - 1 hour agoALBANY, NY A new law requiring insurers to provide more mental health coverage in New York takes effect in 2007. Although most health …
Source: www.wstm.com
McDonalds worker sparks health alert
Food Consumer, IL - 17 hours agoCustomers at a McDonalds restaurant in Auckland are, according to this story, being asked to see their doctor after a staff member was found to have Hepatitis A …
Source: foodconsumer.org
Cost blowout fear forced health levy
The Australian, Australia - 6 hours ago… drove the Fraser government to introduce a 2.5 per cent healthcare levy on taxpayers to encourage high-income earners to buy private health insurance cover. …
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au
Health interests taking chances
commercialappeal.com (subscription), TN - 14 hours agoBy Daniel Connolly. For many firms in the Memphis health care industry, 2006 was the year of the gamble. Hospitals, medical device …
Source: www.commercialappeal.com
Health calendar
Seattle Times, United States - 12 hours agoSAT Presentation on the benefits for mind and body, preregistration required. Group Health (Eastside), 2700 152nd Ave. NE, Redmond (425-451-2290). …
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com
December 31st, 2006
Pilates is a great new form of exercise that has recently swept the nation. Similar to yoga, it focuses on aligning and relaxing the body while strengthening its core muscles. The best part is that it’s easy to get started, even for total beginners.
The best option for getting an optimal Pilates workout is to work with a professional. The best place to find an expert is at a Pilates Studio. These can be found in many cities. They not only have people that specialize in teaching Pilates, they also have machines specifically designed to give you an optimal workout.
If there aren’t Pilates studios in your area, you should look around for a class. Many health clubs will offer these classes for a lower price than going to a studio. While you probably will be doing exercises on a mat instead of machines, you’ll still be taught by someone who knows what they’re doing and can help you use proper form and attain the maximum benefit.
If you can’t find a class or studio near you, you have a few other options to try. The first is to buy a good book or set of tapes that teach you specific moves and how to do them. These tapes may also incorporate equipment such as a ball or resistance band. This equipment can be purchased at most fitness supply stores.
If you have money and space to invest in this fitness regimen, you may consider buying a Pilates machine. They offer more resistance and can improve the effectiveness of your workout. These can be bought from various retailers and are similar to those found in Pilates Studios. For the best workout at the best price, you should find a machine that offers the ability to do many different exercises all on the same machine.
Pilates can be great to help with strength, balance, and posture, among other things. Just be sure not to neglect doing cardio work as well. While it can’t replace aerobic exercise, Pilates is a great addition to your exercise regime.
December 31st, 2006
The low GI diet is not really just a diet but a very healthy and natural way of eating. This is one healthy eating plan which many nutritionists are happy to endorse.
The basis of the low GI diet plan is to eat foods which have a low glycemic index. These are foods which take time for your body to digest and keep blood sugar levels even throughout the day. In return these steady blood sugar levels help reduce cravings and hunger pangs.
One of the biggest benefits of the low GI diet plan is the increased energy people on this eating plan feel. Instead of the usual afternoon slump where you’re reaching for the coffee and donuts, on the low GI diet plan you won’t feel these sugar highs and dips.
So what Can I eat on the low GI diet?
Tons of delicious healthy food such as whole grains including whole grain breads and rice. You can have new potatoes and sweet potatoes. Lean meats and proteins as well as low fat dairy products, most fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts. In fact you can even have chocolate. Chocolate specifically dark chocolate has a low GI score, which means you can indulge and still lose weight.
There are a few exceptions which at first may not make sense but the idea is that vegetables such as corn and carrots can rapidly raise your blood sugar levels and so are considered high GI. Fruits such as bananas and pineapples also have a high GI score, so you’re better off opting for apples or berries.
And there are also a few non expected foods you can have such as avocado, nuts and red wine.
The diet plan is easy to follow and the one huge benefit aside from feeling very energetic is that you should not feel major hunger pangs as you would on another diet. There are also some added extra benefits such as younger looking skin, reduced facial hair in some women and clearer skin.
One important thing to note is that in order to lose weight on this plan you will still need to restrict your calories. If you eat healthy throughout the day but are having one or two avocados along with a couple of pieces of dark chocolate you will not lose weight. Although these foods are healthy for you they are still very calorific.
Having three sensible low GI meals a day along with two snacks and adequate portion sizes are paramount on the Low GI weight loss plan.
December 30th, 2006
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