Find a Cancer Treatment Facility and Increase Your Chances for Remission

Since there are at least a hundred different types of this disease, it can be hard for you to keep up with all of the treatments that are available. It doesn't matter what form of this disease you are dealing with, it is possible for you to receive your treatment and care from some of the best professionals in the medical field. By going to a cancer treatment center, you can learn everything you need to know about your condition and improve your outlook on it.

It is very important for you to know that no matter what type of cancer treatment you opt for, you need to have the support of your family and friends to help keep your mood and morale up. This time in your life may be very challenging for you to deal with, and it is understandable that some days you may not even feel like getting out of bed. Even when you feel as if you can't go on, you need to get up and face the day. With all of the breakthroughs in treatments that have occurred in the last decade, it is much easier to overcome this condition. You have a much higher chance of beating your disease and making a complete recovery.

No matter what type of cancer treatment you receive, you need to pay close attention to how you feel. You need to keep notes on how your body responds, so you can provide your specialist with the right information as they administer and monitor your care. During the time you receive your cancer treatment, it may be necessary for your specialist to adjust your regimen and medicines to ensure that your prognosis continues to improve. Sometimes you may not be able to tell how well your body is responding, because it may seem as if you are sick or feeling under the weather. Keep in mind that that is not necessarily an indicator of anything bad. Sometimes it is a good indicator that your body is responding well.

Don't assume that a diagnosis is an automatic death sentence. In this day and age, it is possible for you to beat the disease and live. You just need to go where you can receive a higher level of care than you would receive at a regular medical facility. When you find out that you have any form of cancer, don't hesitate to locate a cancer treatment facility. It is the best place for you to go and be treated by the best medical professionals in the field. The sooner you find one, the faster you can start to get better. You can meet others who are going through the same situation and gain even more support as you embark on this journey in your life.

If you're in need of cancer treatment, New Orleans has a few centers specifically geared towards treating this disease. Learn more at http://www.wjmc.org.

Step Up to Better Joints

By Dr. Zen-Jay Chuang 

"Are you kidding?" A patient named Bob raised his voice during a visit earlier today at my office, "You are sending me to exercise even though I have pain when I move?"

Bob is a sales executive who travels all over the country for his company. Like most of my male patients, he seldom sees me unless something really bothers him. Late last year, his wife had to insist he have the physical that was supposed to have happened 2 years ago when Bob turned 50.

But today he came to see me because of right knee pain that started a few months ago, and is not letting up.

There was no recent injury to the knee, which Bob can remember. Before he turned 40, Bob used to play hockey. There could have been a few falls (and fights) a long time ago, but nothing that really crippled him, even temporarily. When he got married at age 29, Bob was 5' 8", 150 lbs, and in top physical shape. But now, over 20 years later, with decades of a busy work and travel schedule, he is at least 10 lbs overweight.

After I listened to his story and examined him, I concluded that he has run-of-the-mill arthritis. Among the recommendations I made was physical therapy.

That's when he thought I was kidding.

No, I was not kidding. Exercise DOES improve knee arthritis.

In 2012, The US government commissioned a large-scale review on the effect of physical therapy on knee arthritis. The scientists reached the following conclusions based on 422 high quality studies:

· Aerobic exercises can reduce pain and improve knee function

· Strengthening exercises can reduce pain and improve knee function

· Balance-increasing exercises can reduce knee pain

· Adverse events from physical therapy are not common

A separate large-scale study in 2011 reviewed another 28 high-quality studies. This time it focused on the effect of physical activity on knee structures. These scientists also found that physical activity can help keep cartilage in top shape. In their words, physical activity is "beneficial, rather than detrimental to joint health."

Of course, Bob is not going to start sprinting the first time he sees his physical therapist. The therapist will help him work around his pain, not through the pain. They will work together to lessen stiffness and improve range of motion. They will build stronger supporting tissues for his knee joint. If all goes well, with time his joint will be stronger in both structure and function. Most likely his pain will be much improved or go away completely.

If you want to use physical activity to strengthen your knee joints, whether for pain or prevention, use the same cautious approach.

First, like Bob, if you have pain that does not go away, check with your doctor. In addition to run-of-the-mill arthritis, there can be other conditions causing your pain that require different treatments.

Along with exercises that strengthen your knee or other joints, work with your doctor or therapist to create a physical activity plan for your whole body. You will find that your health and fitness levels will go farther with a whole body approach.

Here is another plus to working with a professional. With a good physical activity plan, you will have more endorphins, the NATURAL pain and stress fighters that make you feel less physical pain in general. You will also be happier!

Exercise may also help you achieve a good, healthy weight, which cuts down on the higher risk of arthritis that comes with being overweight.

Take Bob in our story as an example. He is presently overweight. If he weighed 10 lbs less to be in the normal weight range for his height, his likelihood of getting knee arthritis would be 20% less. For a woman of normal height, every 11 lbs of weight loss drops her risk for knee arthritis more than 50%. That is a significant reduction!

Excessive weight causes more knee problems for every step you take, your knee has to bear a force up to 6 times your body weight.

But, do you know that being overweight also makes you more likely to have arthritis in your hand joints, even though your hands do not have to support much of your body weight? Think of all the aging people you know who could reduce or eliminate joint pain just by taking off the extra pounds.

If you read our special report, "Seven Health Bombs Ticking in Your Body," you would have gotten some useful information on exercise already. Here are some practical points to follow as you step up your physical activities specifically for your joints.

Try Low-Impact Exercises

There are many low-impact exercises you can consider to take the load off your joints. Walking, swimming, biking, and water aerobics are the most common ones.

Low-impact exercises are not necessarily low-intensity exercises. You can add speed to any of them to kick up the intensity a notch (or several notches). If you find walking not physically challenging enough, try walking the stairs.

There are a few other low-impact exercises that you may not have thought of. Hiking, rowing, kayaking, step aerobics, strength training, snowshoeing, rock climbing, elliptical, stairmaster, pilates, golf, and ballroom dancing all can give you a nice workout without taxing your joints too much.

Take Up Tai Chi or Yoga

These two gentle low-impact forms of exercise are great for flexibility and spiritual well-being.

Tai Chi is a form of traditional exercise practiced for general health purposes in China.

If you ever visited China or Taiwan and woke up early in the morning, you would see parks filled with people doing tai chi.

Research on elderly people shows that tai chi can improve knee arthritis and can easily be included into your daily activities. Though usually practiced in a group, tai chi can also be done individually.

The Arthritis Foundation offers a helpful tai chi program in many communities. If you cannot attend the group teaching, the Foundation offers a low-cost DVD for the benefit of people with arthritis.

Yoga in its native India actually has many spiritual components that focus on unifying the mind, body, and spirit. Here in the US, we tend to focus more on the physical movements of the practice.

Gentle yoga practices such as Iyengar yoga have been shown to ease arthritis. If you are new to yoga, try to work with a qualified instructor first. It is important to remember to avoid poses and movements that give you pain.

Mix Up Different Physical Activities

As found by the large review study mentioned earlier, low-impact aerobic exercise, tai chi, and yoga all benefit people with arthritis. So, mix up the cardio, strength training, and balance exercises to make a varied and integrated exercise program. Variety also makes exercise enjoyable. See if you can find an exercise buddy to help spice up the fun.

A few words here just in case you are not sure what balance exercises are. These are the exercises that build up your core strength to give you good balance.

Listen to Your Body

Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. And pain in your joint(s) is your body's way of asking you to stop moving until you do something about it.

This principle applies when you are doing physical therapy to ease joint pain. It also applies if you are just exercising to reap the benefits of having strong and flexible joints.

So stop if it hurts. Do not overdo any exercises, especially if you are new to it.

Starting low with a low-impact physical activity and slowly increasing the intensity is always a good practice. Warm up well before your exercises. This also applies to stretches.

If you want to treat or prevent arthritis pain, work with a trainer or instructor if possible. And, if you have any chronic illness especially of the heart or lungs, always check with your doctor first.

Keep reading to discover the keys for defusing ticking health bombs that could be lurking in your body. Click here to discover the medical secrets necessary to know so you can live a better, longer, healthier life.

Zen-Jay Chuang, MD, is a primary care physician and Chairman of the Whole Health Alerts advisory board. Click here to find out how Dr. Zen-Jay's biodynamic, cutting edge approach to ancient and modern medicine can help you achieve the best health of your life.

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6 Things To Look For In a Cosmetic Dentist

By Beth Ann Davis 

When looking for a cosmetic dentist, there are other things you have to bear in mind apart from style. Cosmetic dentistry affects your overall well being so there are certain things you cannot afford to neglect. You will be able to get that new look you desire once you careful to implement these important steps. Above all, you must make sure you locate a skilled dentist who can make you comfortable throughout the treatment. Skilled dentists will give you further tips on how you can maintain the treatment you receive and they know how to use the latest technology. In fact, before the end of your treatment, you will be having a lasting relationship with the doctor. Other factors that can help you make a good decision about the cosmetic dentist to choose are given below:

Number of Years and Amount of Experience

To avoid falling into the wrong hands, it's better to choose a dentist that has been in the profession for several years. Such dentists make thorough investigations and research on any new technology before using them on their patients. Dentists gain more skills and experience as they work from year to year. Each new task they get makes them better for the one ahead so there's always something different when you find one that been serving for several years. They are always informed about the latest technologies and can give sound advice to their patients.

Cosmetic dentists value their patients so they always try to keep abreast of the latest things in the field. Although the length of years is one factor to consider, it is also important to find out if the dentist is up-to-date. Up-to-date dentists attend conferences, participate in publishing projects online and they make great contributions in dental journals. He or she should be an advocate of preventive, restorative and cosmetic aspects of dentistry.

Credits and Professional Honors

You can also determine the success of the dentist by evaluating his certificates and honors. Many of them hang these things on the walls of their office so you can easily find out how successful they are. The more experienced ones are those who take care of famous personalities that are located both within and outside their environment. They should also be influential in their local groups and national dental associations. Above all, they should possess a certificate that clearly indicates their capability to perform cosmetic dentistry.

You should also consider those dentists that teach and train others. In addition, find out if they take leadership positions in their associations and professional groups. Professional awards in dentistry indicate hard work and intelligence. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is a place where you can find many qualified persons in this field.

Consider his Style and Specialization

Different dentists have different approaches for treating patients. It will be in your best interest to find a dentist who treats with the style you want. Many kinds of advanced cosmetic treatments are done over a long period of time. If you are able to find a dentist that is specialized in what you want, the treatment will not take longer than the required time. Besides, you'll feel more comfortable knowing that you are in good hands. The person you choose should have a wide variety of cosmetic treatment plans and anesthesia options for you to choose.

Good Referrals

Before you make your decision, ask the dentist to refer you to some of his patients who can testify about his services. The dentist should also show you some photographs that were taken during treatments. The popular ones usually have their testimonials accessible online. Also ask friends and family members about what they think about the person you have found. A good dentist usually has many patients; take some time to ask the patients you find in the waiting room about how qualified they think he is. Also check the Better Business Bureau office, consumer groups and Chambers of Commerce.

Good Office Arrangement

Check the nature of things in the environment on your first visit. The kind of machines, dental procedures and professionalism of front desk staff should be noted. Successful dentists work on various aspects of their job to make clients happy.

Their Services and Your Cosmetic Needs

Find out if the doctor can perform the cosmetic treatment you want. The next thing you should know is the cost and period for completing the treatment. You may want to change your mind or ask the doctor for other treatment plans that match your budget.

A good cosmetic dentist will ask you about your dental health history before preparing a schedule. Be very sure that the claims he or she makes can be achieved. Dentists that offer education and realistic promises are the best for you.

Beth Davis is a staff writer for Dr. Stephen Poss, Nashville Cosmetic Dentist. Dr. Poss focuses on cosmetic dentistry as well as treating sleep apnea and severe snoring.

Different Methods to Grow Taller

By Patricia B Ryan 

Height is considered to be one of the most essential characteristics of an individual. Furthermore, in this world where everything that matters is appearance, a person that pays a lot of attention to his looks and projection to others displays a lot of advantages. So if you're aiming to achieve your ideal height, it is essential to know the several factors influencing it.

Genetics is the major factor that determines what your height will be. The genes from you parents play an important key in determining your full height potential. The average height of the other family members and relatives may also be a good determinant of your future height.

Sometimes, a person may overcome his genes and grow taller than his parents. This occurs frequently but not always and is not applicable to everyone. It is more usual for an individual to achieve the average height of his mother and father. This fact causes a lot of frustration to many individuals since it is common knowledge that people want to surpass their parents in terms of height. On the other hand, if your parents have an average height of 6 feet or more, the individual probably will be thankful for this kind of blessing.

Another factor that determines your height is nutrition. Several studies have demonstrated that the nutrition that the child gets in his childhood may play a significant role in determining his future height.

In terms of growth and development, the most significant years are from being baby to around his second year. After this period, the relation between height and nutrition gradually diminish since the genetic make-up of the body will take over.

Nevertheless, do not make this let you think that nutrition has no effect on the growth rate of teenagers and young adults. Proper and balanced diet permits normal physiologic functions. The foods that we take serve as the body's energy source to make the bones longer and the muscles stronger. If there is deficiency in the food that we eat, the body will not develop because the nutrients absorbed will only be used for maintaining the current status of the body.

This delineates a line between having a greater amount of nutrients in the body for continuous growth in terms of height and having enough nutrients to maintain the body's normal processes.

Last but not the least is that the individual's lifestyle also influences height. This generally includes the following: his average quantity of sleep per night, his levels of stress per day, his stress management, etc.

Basically, as one gets older, the amount of time needed for sleep becomes lesser and lesser; still, this doesn't mean that it is permissible to just sleep for at least four hours a day. If you truly wish to achieve your maximal height, it is important to at least have a six-hour sleep per night. If you will be able to at least add just one or more hours to those six hours, your chances of improving your height in just a few years will be greater.

Patricia Ryan has researched extensively on height enhancement and is creator of Grow Taller Naturally online resource. For more information on growing taller naturally visit her website.

Sleeping Disorders And How To Do Some Self-Help Treatments

By Wen Sakamoto 

Most of us think sleeping is a no-brainer. In fact, a lot of people would always be fond of saying that they want more hours of sleep in the day. Take for example those who work extremely busy jobs. They try their best to squeeze in catnaps during slow hours in the day. Usually, it's during their lunch or coffee breaks or going to and coming from work. When the weekend rolls in, they relish the opportunity if having to be able to put in eight or more hours of sleep. However, there are those who do not feel this way about hitting the sack.

Some people are unfortunate enough to have to deal with sleeping disorders. There are those that have difficulty sleeping at night and can barely get in enough hours to rest their weary bodies. Such a disorder is commonly known as insomnia. There are also those who are able to sleep but not in a deep, restorative way. As a result, they cannot be as productive as they want the following day. We call this condition as sleep apnea. A good number of people have this disorder. It can bring a lot of problems to some, especially if it is not treated as soon as possible.

What exactly is sleep apnea? In general, it is a condition that affects the way you breathe when you sleep. As a result, you cannot rest your mind and body very well. The breathing is briefly interrupted or becomes very shallow during the resting stage. This chronic sleep deprivation brings about daytime sleepiness, low energy and stamina, and poor reflexes and concentration. It's quite dangerous because the person becomes more prone to risks, particularly accidents. It's especially the case if you have to drive to and from work the following day. That's why this condition has to be treated immediately.

If it's just mild to moderate sleep apnea, there are self-help treatments you can do. One is to lose weight. Those excess pounds are one of the major factors why an individual has trouble breathing when he's resting. Losing weight will open up the throat and reduce the symptoms. Another is to avoid caffeine before going to bed. That includes eating foods with caffeine content, like most chocolates. A third tip is to develop a regular exercise routine. Sweating it out two or three hours before bedtime will relax your entire body. Lastly, re-evaluate your dinnertime meals and make sure they are healthy and light. Avoid greasy, salty, and very sweet food selections.

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Buying The Right Accessories To Remain Fit For a Lifetime

By Roger D Black 

The importance of exercising can never be undermined by any means. It is a great way to stay fit and healthy, helps in a big way to feel active, increases concentration of work and also improves the functionality and the activity of the organs of the body. Thus by spending a few minutes of everyday life into the process of exercise, a person can gain immensely. There are many ways by which one can stay in shape and some of them are swimming, jogging, hitting the gym, and involving into sporting activities and others. However, the problem with them is that in such processes, one need to spend much more time and also there are not swimming pools, or gyms or proper sports facilities in every locality. Therefore, a much better option is to buy the workout accessories and work from home. In this process, an individual can exercise any time of his liking and also save the time of going to the gym and back, and the membership costs too.

There are various types of exercises and there are also different kinds of equipment and accessories in accordance to them. The most popular type of training is probably the cardiovascular type workouts. This type of workout techniques has various benefits to it, like it increases body stamina and endurance and also reduces excess calories. The training technique also helps in a big way to increase the metabolism rate and strengthens the immune system. Now there are various types of cardiovascular gears that you can use and the most popular ones are treadmill, exercise bikes and elliptical trainers. For people who have knee problems, it is best to opt for the exercise bikes, and these items can also be categorized into two types namely recumbent and upright. Similarly, for people who love walking or running, can use the treadmills. Sometimes just staying fit is not good enough for everybody. There are certain individuals who even want to have a toned body. For such a person, the thing that is required is strength training. There is different fitness equipment pertaining to all such needs, and that would give you the type of physique that you are longing for.

Along with machines, there are also numerous other types of free weight equipment that is there, and they are also of great use. There are several such as gears and the most popular and the oldest types are the dumbbells and barbells. The dumbbells are used as a pair for holding in each hand. These gears are can be classified into a few types, and they are adjustable fixed weights. The barbells are also kind of similar to the ones of the dumbbells. However, there are a few differences and the most important one is that it is held by both hands and thus for it the rod is greatly longer and the amount of weight that it can support is also a lot higher. Nowadays, you also find other workout equipment and the most popular ones among them are the medicine balls, Swiss balls and kettle bells.

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Natural Supplements For Risk Free Weight Loss

By Mark D Clarke 

Natural weight loss supplements are very much in demand nowadays since people do not want to suffer side effects by using chemically laden supplements. Natural herbs and other substances can make the body react in different ways. This may be utilized for getting rid of the excess weight in your body that you hate so much. Sometimes, something more is required in addition to a proper diet and exercises. Hence, the various natural supplements available currently can immensely help in reducing the overall body weight without any problem.

One of the benefits of using natural pills or similar substances is that you can even get nutritional content as well. Needless to say, a good and balanced diet is essential if you want the natural supplements to work effectively. This is necessary as you still have to provide the body with all the essential nutrients and vitamins for staying fit. You should keep a note that there may be several so called natural supplements that are made available in the market nowadays. Hence, it is necessary to choose the right one as fake supplements can damage your body.

Many websites will try to advertise their product in any which way possible to make you buy it instantly. On accord of this, it is very crucial to do the right research so that you can make out which are the good supplements. There are some natural products that do not combine well with the medication that you are already taking for any disease that you have. It is best to avoid such supplements as it may cause a lot of side effects. It is not very difficult to find out about the performance of a natural supplement as you get information by the reviews left by people who have used the product.

The natural supplements may be available in a range of prices so you have to look at this aspect. Do not blindly buy any natural supplement just based on hype or you could end up losing your money. You should look to get supplements that are known to help you get rid of excess weight over a period of time which also reduced the risk of side effects. Products that offer a fast way to reduce weight may be priced extremely high. But, it is in no way guaranteed that these high priced supplements will do the trick for you.

One thing that you have to remember is that every weight loss supplement may not offer the same effectiveness for every individual. Hence, you should not assume that you will get the same benefits as another person who has tried a certain natural product. You need to understand the benefits of the natural products that are being sold in the market at present. There is no use in going out and buying extremely cheap supplements for losing weight as they will not help you. Make sure that you go through all the aspects related to natural weight loss substances to make the proper choice

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Why Is Losing Weight Hard or Should We Focus On Losing Fat?

By Paul Thacker 

I must say that I do have a problem with listening to skinny people who never had no more than 15 pounds to lose tell me about obese. I believe the best teacher is one that has had the experience or extensive training and their work is proven to be effective.

I wasn't always obese. I was once in my younger days very athletic. I played football, wrestled, lifted weights and trained in Boxing, Kung-Fu and later on Tae Kwon Do (Korean karate) and as of today hold a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan Japanese Karate.

Years ago I would get upset when the Doctor asked how I gained the weight. This was an expert obesity doctor asking me the question. That's why I chose to see him searching for an answer.

I was scrambling my brains trying to return an answer. The best I could say is - maybe it's the sweets and bread. He replied that it's probably because I most likely eat 4,500 calories daily! WOW! I really could not accept that! I thought he was crazy diagnosing me with an eating disorder.

My daily meals were the average. I followed the Food Pyramid which the Food & Drug Administration approved except for a few honey buns over the weekend.

I was about 25 years old and barely knew about counting calories and carbs. All of that was a foreign language to me at that time.

20 years later and plenty of unwanted fat, I've learned quite a lot. Why? Because it's my duty to correct the problem and the only way to correct the problem is to be educated, build legitimate tools and resources to win the battle of obese!

There are so many pills, potions and magic powder over the counter to try for weight loss. The question is should we focus on weight loss or fat loss?

YES! There is a difference.

Our body is created with a survival mechanism to store FAT when it thinks we are starving. This is the reason why diets don't work. Most of them restrict your caloric intake by lowering the amount of food to eat.

This method of losing weight throws a rod in your hormones which causes hormonal imbalance. Your hormones don't see food and calories like the naked eye. Therefore it should make sense to say the less food and calories you receive the more weight you should lose. WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!

THE TRUTH! The less food and calories the more fat your body will store to survive! You just turned on your survival mechanism to STORE FAT!

We have six fat burning hormones and three fat making (storing) hormones. The one we all should know about that stores fat is "Insulin" and it's a serious problem when you eat the wrong type of foods, it's not so much of the quantity that matters!

If eating small amounts of food were the problem why do some smaller people eat more than big people (and never gain weight) and why some big people eat less than small people? And have the hardest time losing weight!

OH! Their metabolism is good, right? Okay!

Question: What controls the metabolism? Answer: Hormones!

Hormones are chemical messages produced by glands. They send messages such as I'm sick in the liver therefore fluid could be retained in my pot belly, I'm sick in the adrenaline therefore too much cortisol is causing my outrageous belly fat! 

Yet so many scientist and big pharmaceutical create magic pills to lose weight. And the doctors drill us on taking the synthetic poison that killed millions a few years ago by blowing heart valves, and the manufacturer countered by saying the people already had the heart problem prior to taking their (poison) medicine.

The type of foods we should digest and control the hormone "insulin" is called "Low Glycemic" and we should also eat meat in the fish, turkey and chicken family because it's less fat, sugar and sodium. Food that are high in sugar, fat and sodium will trigger the insulin by spiking the levels up and dropping very fast and send a false signal of hunger.

When this happens you lose the ability to recognize satiety. You never feel it and over consume the appropriate quantity of food. The reality is - you consume an extraordinary amount of high glycemic foods. 

The results - Obese - Morbid Obese - Super Morbid Obese!

What we are taught is to visit our primary physician and then they ask you - how did you get like that? WOW! Doc that is why I'm here sitting before you!! I thought maybe you could use your expertise and provide the answer oppose of me scrambling my brains hoping to produce an answer.

Next the physician warns you about the high risk you are in because of the excessive weight gain;

·         Kidney Failure 

·         Stroke 

·         Heart Attack

·         Diabetes

·         Cancer 

·         Short Life Span

·         Low Sex Drive 

·         Sleep Apnea 

At this point you would like to respond with this magic question. Hey Doc if that's the case then why do small people suffer the same sickness and diseases?

NOTE: Disease - an abnormal condition that affects the body of an organism.

We should be focused on losing fat by eliminating the over consumption of fat, sodium and sugars which causes the glands to send chemical messages to the SIX FAT BURNING hormones to release the fat! THREE FAT STORING hormones to hold on to the fat! 
  
Obesity is a sign that you are sick, even if you don't suffer any of the sickness and disease aforementioned. That's right; some obese people don't suffer the specific unhealthy problems. Yet some smaller people do.

This means the body needs healing to lose the fat. This is done by learning the triggers and how to turn on the fat burning furnace. I lost 40 pounds in 60 days when I learned how to turn on the fat burning furnace!

I'm still obese and have many more pounds to lose however; it's going in the right direction. I started a special program eating fresh vegetables and one fruit a day and very little meat twice a day and drinking plenty of purified water. I also did one hour of exercise four or six days a week. That was Nov. - Dec. 2012 and my last weigh in was Jan. 2013. 

My wife and I both are losing the unwanted fat at a greater speed because we have accelerated our fat burning hormones eating Cookies, Cup Cakes, Soups and Bars! They are low glycemic, 80% Organic, Gluten Free and taste great!

It's a process of taking in less chemically refined food and keeping the insulin levels low from spiking therefore less fat is stored and more food is burned off as energy.

Food should produce ENERGY! Create GROWTH! And Sustain LIFE!

If you don't feel like that after you eat, you are eating the wrong type of foods and you are turning up your fat storing, surviving warehouse.

We use a structure of eating called macro pattern. Some days we eat the healthy cookies and some days we eat fresh green vegetables and salads with 4 ounces of meat. And some days we eat both on the same day.

This is how we keep our fat burning furnace on HIGH!!

You want to drink plenty of purified water mixed with Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar and Un-sweeten Organic Cranberry Juice. It is good digestive drink and liver detox. GNC sell a 7 day detox for approximately $49.95 and it's not hard on your stomach and bowel. You also want to purchase a bottle of Probiotic sold at The Vitamin Shoppe for approximately $19.95 and it's good for removing bad bacteria out of the bowel.

My wife has lost five pounds in six days and I normally double her lost and that's a fact. We usually check our weight at my primary doctor every month. I was preparing to have gastric surgery but I changed my mind. The surgery is not a quick fix or magic formula for weight loss. You must learn how the body/hormones function and EAT TO LIVE!

We sacrificed 30 days of extensive training, eight hours a day - Sundays off at the clinic celebrities pay $7k a month! I lost over 65 pounds in 45 days. They cooked the food and provided a team leader to assist you.

As soon as we completed the 30 day course the weight came back and it's normal for the average person who attends the trainings because they return every year for a quick make over. Some eventually consider gastric or lap band surgery.

Even with the big price and professionals we still never were taught about hormones and fat triggers. They teach the traditional calorie counting, well balanced diet plan according to your weight.    

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Overcoming Social Anxiousness And Shyness

By Jason Ellis 
 

Shyness often starts in childhood, it can come from your upbringing, the environment you grew up in or perhaps you inherited it through a parent as a personality trait.

There are many factors for shyness. Feeling scared to do or say what you truly want is extremely restrictive with people. You may find yourself often choosing to opt out from all social situations.

Other People Around You

Maybe people are telling you to just "get over it". Maybe are giving your advice as if social anxiety is like turning on and off a light switch.

It's not a realistic approach.

Trying to simply block out the fear won't get you very far. But fear not. There is hope. With the right understanding and action, the majority of people trying to overcoming social anxiety and shyness can gain self-confidence and feel more comfortable in social situations. That means - you.

Shyness or intense social anxiety can have an impact on every part of your life. From just hanging out with friends and family to dating and forming mature relationships.

Worrying Too much

When by yourself, your thoughts have lots of time to wander.
You might for example sit and consider your past, with unhelpful thoughts about your self, others and the world. When this was me, my self-confidence in dealing with situations felt like it was in the gutter.

I worried about things and felt extremely low and anxious, nearly to the point where I thought about ending my life. The less I did, the worse I felt. The worse I felt, the less I did. It was a vicious cycle.

The Vicious Cycle

The less you do, the worse you really feel.

This really is frequently the cycle of social anxiety. The much less I did, the more I worried or chewed over the past. This in turn made me feel paralyzed with sadness and I would make even fewer attempts at connecting with people.

This is damaging to you and you do not deserve that. You're as good as anybody else and also you deserve to be the best and be treated nicely by yourself and others. Stand in front of a mirror, take a good long look at yourself.

You're worth being with people who love and care about you. You have to accept yourself first.

Speaking to Individuals About How I Felt

This was a significant hurdle for me. To inform one individual how I felt was a significant leap forward.

When I was overcoming social anxiety and shyness I avoided all possible social circumstances I could get away with. I thought I wasn't good enough for anyone.

How could I even start a conversation? What interesting things could I possibly have to say? It was easier to not go but avoiding each gathering made the feelings worse and also the anxiety increased.

Finally Facing the World

Fantastic things come from little beginnings. One little step can really feel like a giant leap. Repeatedly, taking that same small step makes that stage manageable and the anxiousness is reduced. For example I was invited to my neighbour's home for a cup of coffee.

The idea of creating conversation with a stranger filled me with panic, he was a brand new neighbour and worry filled my thoughts. What if he met me and did not like me, he would have to deal with me for years, possibly. What if he told other neighbors that I was the weirdo on the street.

It was far safer to stay at home. To try and break this cycle I decided to attempt to talk to him as his vehicle pulled in the driveway. I used a strategy of counting in my head whilst considering a beach scene which I found relaxing.

It created a calm place for me to being a conversation. Initially I found this thinking technique difficult but over time it worked for me.

I began by exchanging a hello and some polite basic conversation. More than a number of times my anxiousness levels had been decreased and I was in a position to move onto the following stage before finally having that coffee.

Speaking Your Mind

This really is frequently an area of fantastic difficulty in overcoming social shyness. Telling individuals how you really feel for a lot of sufferers of social anxiety is very difficult. A great starting point would be to make a list of feelings. How many words connected with feelings can you verbalize?

Try to begin a sentence with 'I feel', for instance simply telling the neighbour you feel let down when a parcel didn't arrive is really a good starting point in expressing your self and realising you have worth within the globe.

Your feelings count as you are essential. Reminding your self that you have value is important in taking the first steps to overcoming social anxiousness and shyness.

Jason Ellis has been showing people strategies for dealing with social anxiety for years. Be sure to check out his free video series for overcoming social anxiety and shyness at http://www.SocialAnxietyFix.com.

Why Are Fitness Poles So Popular?

By Samuel D Payne 

The dance pole workout is very popular these days because let's face it going to the gym can become a mundane task that takes a lot of motivation. Working a full-time job only to reward yourself by subjecting your body to physical torment is one reason America is the fattest country on earth.

Everybody is looking for a way to get physically fit without going through the pain we have all been trained must be endured just to look good. Well a few intelligent people are coming up with ways to get a vigorous workout and not even realize it. Some of these workouts are actually designed for people to enjoy themselves.

Quite the novel concept, have fun and get in shape. That has been a long time coming for many.
The negative connotation associated with fitness poles is that they are only for strippers. As if strippers are somehow less than human. Luckily this garbage kind of thinking has waned as our society has become more enlightened. Anyhow have you ever seen the bodies most of these women have.

Maybe jealousy was rearing its ugly head. I do not know and that is beside the point.
These are great workouts for women that work the abs, legs and even the upper body. The upper body is an area many women lack muscular endurance and strength. Doing the pole tricks, as they are called, often requires lifting one's own body and relying on the strength of the arms, a difficult and physically challenging premise.

While doing this the abdominal muscles are acting as stabilizers and are kept taught or tense, so few people truly focus on the core muscles when working out, maybe a few sit ups or side crunches but nothing that really works the core.

By nature the abdominal muscles act as stabilizers. That is the reason we are able to stand upright. So any workout that promotes the stabilization process by the abdominal muscles is exactly what the doctor ordered. There is no better way to work your core than the way it was designed to be worked. That is just simple logic.

Thirdly and lastly the legs receive tremendous benefit from all of this as well. The legs are often used to grip the pole and even just the dance moves that are included promote muscle tone.
I guess the conclusion is why isn't everybody doing a dance pole workout? We know why men are not and that is because they are embarrassed but it would serve them well. It is an undeniable powerhouse of a workout and that is why it is so popular because it gets the job done.

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How to Avoid Water Weight Gain

By Boyce Henry 

Being overweight is different than being bloated and carrying a few extra pounds of water weight. Being overweight from too much of a bad diet takes work, time and patience to work off. Water weight, on the other hand, can usually be managed much more easily.

The caveat here is that there are no medical conditions that could be causing that bloated feeling. As always, check with your doctor to verify there are no additional problems. Assuming you have plain old water weight gain, the solutions are normally fairly straight forward.

The natural instinct is to take in less water. In fact, the opposite is true. Water is the lifeblood of your metabolic system. Make sure your getting those eight full glasses a day. As you begin to drink more water and expel that water, your body no longer feels the need to horde what it has. Because when you don't drink enough, that's exactly what your body will try to do.

Next, take a hard look at your sodium intake. Yes, our bodies need it, but not in the quantities that we normally consume. If you are taking in too much sodium, it will act like a clog on your system and cause you to retain water..

Also, watch your calcium and potassium. Make sure these two are in balance because they can have an effect on how your body processes water. Not having enough or too much of either one can throw your system out of whack and fool it into holding onto water it doesn't necessarily need.

Some people use diuretics to aid in the process of shedding excess water weight. These can be obtained by prescription or over the counter. Again, talk with your physician about the pros and cons of using these. But, if you drink enough water, watch what you are eating and make sure your nutrients are balanced, everything else being equal, you should no longer have an issue with excess water weight.

Also, cut out the sodas.They are not water! They are in no way a substitute. As a matter of fact, there really is no substitute for just good, clean water. And for most everyone, what comes out of our tap is just fine. If you are paranoid, by a plastic bottle, a filter for your tap and refill as needed. No sense spending a fortune on bottled water. Don't even get me started down that road.

If you feel bloated, aren't drinking enough water and are generally fine medically, chances are you need to drink more water. Have a look at your sodium, potassium and calcium and get some exercise. A brisk walk will do wonders for this condition as well.

HTML:With 15 years of researching and managing weight loss, Boyce Henry has some great healthy weight loss advice for anyone wishing to live a more fruitful life without all the torture of radical change.

The Pros and Cons of Getting A Flu Shot

By Amanda Maynes 

Around the same time every winter, the flu season comes around and people start talking about whether or not to get a flu shot. Many communities offer free flu vaccines as a preventative measure, and yet people are often hesitant to get one, but why? While many rumors abound about the possible side effects of getting a flu vaccine, the real scientific evidence is overwhelmingly in favor of the vaccine. In this article, we discuss the benefits of getting a flu shot as well as the side effects, both real and imagined.

What is the flu shot?

The flu shot is a vaccine against the influenza virus that causes the flu. Every year, a new vaccine is developed that is specifically targeted to protect against the flu types that researchers predict will be most prevalent that flu season. The vaccine contains remnant particles of individual viruses, and may also contain live attenuated (weakened) viruses. These foreign bodies cause the immune system in your body to produce antibodies, which strengthens your immunity against the flu. In recent years, a nasal spray has also been developed with a similar level of efficacy as the shot.

Benefits of a flu shot

The primary benefit of a flu shot is that it greatly reduces the possibility that you will contract the flu this season (by as much as 75%). Even individuals who receive the vaccine and eventually do contract the flu suffer milder symptoms of the disease than do those who have not received the vaccine. The vaccine becomes effective two weeks after administering the shot, and can provide protection for up to three years. Even people who received vaccines decades ago may experience increased immunity if the strain of influenza for a given year is similar to that used to produce the flu shot.
Preventing flu infections can be particularly important for certain groups of individuals. You should especially consider getting a flu shot every year if you belong to one of these groups:

• Children 1-18 years
• Adults older than 60 years of age
• Adults with chronic heart or lung conditions or diabetes

In addition, those working or living in conditions that would expose them to an unusually high risk of infection, such as schoolteachers, health care workers, and people living or working in nursing homes should also get vaccinated.

Possible side effects

While getting a flu shot is generally a good idea, there are certain side effects that may arise. These are mostly due to the body´s reaction to the virus particles in the vaccine, and include:

• Fatigue
• Muscle and joint pain
• Headache
• Runny nose
• Sore throat

While these symptoms are similar to the flu, they do not mean you have been infected, just that your immune system is reacting to the vaccine. The rate of infection from vaccines is almost 0%, and very few serious complications have been reported. However, you should discuss whether or not to get a flu vaccine with your doctor if you have ever suffered from one of the following conditions:

• Egg allergies. Chicken eggs are used to create the vaccine, and so this might produce an allergic reaction
• Guillan-Barre syndrome. This syndrome creates paralysis and other neurological symptoms following infections. While the flu vaccine does not cause Guillan-Barre, it might cause recurrence.
• If you are currently ill
• If you have suffered an adverse reaction to a flu shot in the past.

Amanda Maynes is an aspiring writer with a wealth of knowledge in the areas of health and fitness. She enjoys researching and writing about different topics with the aim of benefiting her readers.

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The Worst 5 Foods to Avoid to Lose Weight and Elude Disease

By Mike W Edminster 

The biggest problem that this author sees, in the US today, when it comes to what foods are optimal for weight loss and health, is the confusion over the subject. One expert says one thing, while another expert completely contradicts the first one and says something totally different.

I feel that a little bit of thinking and common sense goes a long way towards solving the dilemma of what foods are beneficial for weight loss and our declining health statistics.

If we lose the weight, but in the process, ruin our health, it is all for nothing as we will soon gain it all back plus some and our health will be closer to the brink of serious, possibly debilitating disease. This is the situation I was faced with about 2 years ago, and it caused me to get really serious about my health. I did a lot of research on the subject.

What I found when I started looking at the data and the conclusions I reached were really common sense, and I think if you will do the same, you will most likely come to the same commonsensical conclusion.

When you look at the graphs of escalating levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, celiac disease, cancer, autism, ADD, IBS and many other "modern" diseases that are far too numerous to mention here with the increasing consumption of refined foods, High Fructose Corn Syrup, sugar, genetically modified crops, feedlot animal products, dairy where the cattle are injected with growth hormones for increased production, meat that is treated with antibiotics to offset the diseases caused by unnatural grain diets and vegetables that are treated with pesticides the graphs are almost identical in their rise from 100 years ago to today.

What is going on here?

Medical Science has progressed by millennia with the advent of super computers that can do in minutes now, what used to take years. So why, with all of this "progress" are we regressing when it comes to our health as a whole?

Why is obesity and diabetes increasing, why is heart disease progressing, why are cancers more commonplace? Why are ADD, Celiac Disease, autism and countless other maladies going through the roof, when only 50 years ago many were almost unheard of or at least extremely rare?

What is different? When you do a little research, it is overwhelmingly obvious. Our food is different. What we eat on a regular basis as normal American food has undergone monumental changes for the worse in the past 50 years.

We are a society that values and embraces progress. I propose to you that we are regressing, not progressing as far as weight gain and health matters are concerned.

So, what do you do about it and how does this concern weight loss?

The answer is, you rewind the clock about two hundred years when it comes to making food choices. It really is as simple as that. The wheat we eat today is far different from the wheat our grandparents ate and that applies to soy products, corn products and many others. It also applies to mass production feedlot animal and their products, refined oils that are touted as "good for you" because they are easy and cheap to produce, and vegetables that have pesticides sprayed on them to increase production.

Many, extensively researched books could be written concerning this subject, but that is beyond the scope of this article and my only goal here is to bring to your attention, what I have found to be the worst offenders of abnormal weight gain and worse, diseases caused by diet in the western world.

When I changed my diet to line up with this, the weight fell off and all of my biomarkers of health improved drastically. It is up to you to further research what I am proposing as a fit and healthy lifestyle. A lifestyle change that has done wonders for me, my family and many friends.

The Worst Offenders

1) Wheat, Corn and Soy Products. (Read "Wheat Belly" by Dr. William Davis M.D.)

2) Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup and the many products where these are hidden.

3) Refined Foods (Read "Samurai Diet" by Nate Miyaki)

4) Processed Foods (Read "The Fat Burning Kitchen" by Mike Geary and Catherine Ebeling)

5) Feedlot Produced Animals and their Products. (Chose instead grass fed, free range, cage free and wild caught)

I encourage you to research what I propose as a fit and healthy lifestyle. If you do, I'm sure it will all start to make sense to you too, and hopefully spare you the agony of unnecessary diseases brought on by our diet in today's world.

Mike Edminster is a frontline soldier in the war against bad nutrition advice. For more detailed info on this subject, visit myfitandhealthylife.com

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Will a Diet Cleansing Help Weight Loss?

By Imran Nasir 

 

Various schools of thought will vary from one onto the next and work hard in trying to classify and determine the types of physiological mechanisms behind the secret to maintaining a healthy balanced weight.

To find the right set of clothes, on any given special occasion, a person is coupled with a few questions before diving into finding out just exactly where, in what shopping outlet or store, the right fit of clothes can be bought and worn for that one special occasion. The idea of clothes, before a person goes out, is obliged to careful gauge the style it needs and wants to fit and be deemed proper by all measures and costs yet equally, a dietary plan is determined very practically so on specific body type. Not all people are fit for the same dietary plan and bound from equal rounds of different factors.

Old theories regard a close relationship knit between a person's metabolism and the food-intake from the daily meals, and point out to the determining key to ensure the quality of a safe and outstanding lifestyle. Mainly, it concerns itself with two clear aspects as such to adjust with prudence and control the body fat weight gain. However, new studies suppose new beliefs regarding which factors are key amongst choosing a healthier lifestyle of living.

Holistic experts now believe poisons, or toxins drenched upon foods may deliver that painful additional weight as a blow to off-scale the proportion of weight scaled in the overall frame of person's body. Common misconception previously fed on the belief at which calories were accepted as the culprits behind body-fat weight gains. Instead, preservatives, MSG, and artificial flavorings, have proven itself as a new challenge to overcoming weight loss plans. According to new studies, they are toxins in the body which can be very harmful and produce ill effects surrounding the body.

Toxicity is a great concern for many living presently amongst our day and age. Where stronger and new chemicals are undefeated challengers amongst anew environment proliferated through air pollution, radiation, and nuclear power. More drugs, more foods, refined and processed heavily ultimately abusing our body's with more a various stimulants and sedatives. A cleansing diet eventually turns a better picture from a harmful one, as filled toxins leave through the waste of the body-either by perspirations or an efficient detox program.

According to Holistic Theory, the human body is made up of an intrinsic web of network systems overlaying each other in an ingenious capacity for organism chain-of-event form, which often must rid itself of by-products like toxins, poisons, and other various waste. Exposure and access to additives and other dangerous chemicals often lead to fatal strikes of toxins, found stored in the liver---the central organ for fat-burners.

Weight loss, then is all about the cleansing diet, Detox. It helps the body clean its toxins and make sure every vital organ of the body is up to capacity. The body is congested at times by the chemicals processed into all the goods one eats, and often they are not entirely eliminated from the body in one day. To all contrary, it may take upon a specially designed detox diet program to clean itself thoroughly of hidden deposited toxins found spread around the body.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Myths About Pain and How It's Handled!

By Beverleigh H Piepers 

Many people who have Type 2 diabetes suffer from chronic and/or severe pain which is often caused by nerve damage. However, there are many myths about how to treat pain and if you know the truth, it may just improve your quality of life.

Myth 1. Your doctor is the best person to assess and prescribe treatment for pain.
Fact. Pain is what you say it is. Most doctors don't get specific training on pain management, so they use their general knowledge or sometimes they'll refer you to a pain specialist.

Myth 2. Pain makes you stronger.
Fact. Chronic pain can disturb your sleep, cause depression, weaken your immune system and make you feel lousy instead of good. It can also cause frustration because motivating yourself to do your normal activities becomes harder.

Myth 3. Pain isn't serious if you can get relief with over-the-counter medications.
Fact. Regular, long-term use of such medications can cause kidney or liver damage. It can also mask symptoms so by the time you seek proper treatment, the actual problem is more advanced and treatment may be very difficult, if not impossible.

Myth 4. Pain is just in your mind.
Fact. Pain can exist in both your body and mind. Even if you can't locate the actual source of the pain, it doesn't make it any the less real.

Myth 5. You should only take painkillers when you're in a lot of pain.
Fact. If you don't treat pain when it occurs, you may end up with chronic pain in the long-term. Diabetics are more prone to chronic pain because nerves are susceptible to weakness.

Myth 6. Painkillers are the only method for easing pain.
Fact. There are lots of ways to relieve pain. You can use relaxation techniques, meditation, acupuncture, massage, yoga and physiotherapy.

Myth 7. A strong painkiller will get rid of your pain completely.
Fact. Whether you are diabetic or not, severe pain may not go away. However, it will often drop to a lower level which is better managed. People with chronic pain usually live with a certain amount all the time, and it's only when it gets worse they take painkillers or seek treatment.

Myth 8. If you don't complain about pain, it means you don't have pain.
Fact. Pain means different things to different people. Some will complain about a scratch while others may not complain if they have a sprained ankle or a broken arm. Many people merely put on a "brave face."

Myth. Eventually you'll always develop a tolerance to painkillers.
Fact. This is not always the case. It may depend on how often you take medication. You may also need to increase your dose if you have a constant need to control your pain.

Pain is part of life. It's a signal telling you something is wrong in your body and you should pay attention. If you ignore it, the odds are it may get worse, especially if it's diabetic nerve damage which can be chronic.

Always seek medical help for nagging pain to prevent further complications.

Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. It need not slowly and inevitably get worse. You can take control of the disease... take back your health and reduce the likelihood of nerve damage and pain.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

Super Antioxidants

By Fran Mueller 

They prevent further damage by blocking free radicals from entering the body and damaging cells thus promoting optimum immune health. They are invaluable elements of a healthy routine and should never be overlooked for their value and attributes.

Super antioxidants can be found in several foods including blueberries, avocados, spinach, tea, dark chocolate and much more. There are many antioxidant nutrients and likely many more yet to be discovered. Even certain vitamins including A, C and E have antioxidant properties. Enjoying a diet rich in these foods and full of healthy vitamins is the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

It is not always possible, however, to consume all the antioxidants your body need in the foods you eat. Sometimes dietary restrictions, poor eating habits and the unavailability of certain foods causes it to be near impossible to obtain the necessary antioxidants needed for healthy living. Many nutritional products boast high levels of beneficial antioxidants. Choosing the right one can be an excellent way to ensure your antioxidant needs are met. Everything from drinks to meal replacement bars to supplements and shakes are available and some have everything you need to maintain optimum health regardless of your diet. However, many do not contain enough antioxidants and even may contain harmful elements such as sugar, fats, sodium and unnatural oils, flavoring which can in turn cause damage to your overall health. Of course, it is always important to maintain a healthy diet to improve the healthful effects of everything you do in your daily life. So, you must include in addition to any supplements a balanced intake of fresh vegetables,lean meat, fruit, and plenty of liquids such as water, green tea or any tea and coffee which is caffeine free. Additionally, plenty of sleep on a routine basis (6 to 8 hours) is necessary for our body to function on the best level.

You need to be sure to thoroughly research any company or product you consider because not all of them do what they say they will. You want a company that has a history of trust and positive results. You want a product that is safe and effective and free of fillers and unneeded ingredients. Be an advocate for your health and find the right product with the right super antioxidants that are right for you. You will be glad you have made all the necessary efforts to combine the super antioxidants in your daily diet.

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Strategies to Avoid Back Pain at Work

By Abigail Wiliams 

A common complaint among people in the workplace is recurring back pain. Some people simply shrug, assuming that it is an avoidable part of the workaday world. The fact is that specific strategies exist that assist a person in avoiding it at work.

Stand, Stretch, Walk

Many 21st century workers spend the greater part of their days staring down a computer screen. Sitting at a desk for an extended period of time is a major cause of temporary back pain and even permanent back damage. Perhaps the most important strategy to employ to avoid back pain at work is regularly standing, stretching and walking. A healthy living report in "US News and World Report" recommends that a person stand up from his or her work station at least twice an hour, stretch and walk.

Relieve Stress

Oftentimes, neck and back pain generates from stress. No workplace is ever an utterly stress free environment. Dealing with the stress and pressures of a workplace has a variety of physical, emotional and mental health benefits, including the avoidance of it. When tension or stress levels appear to be rising in the workplace, step away from the scene for a moment and engage in some sort of relaxation activity. Such an activity can be as simple as sitting in quiet room with eyes closed for short period of time.

Sleep Properly

Some work related back pain actually is aggravated by the manner in which a person sleeps. Taking corrective measures regarding the way a person's sleeps can aid in avoiding back pain at work. The key to ensuring proper sleep, and avoiding back pain, is the use of a proper mattress. Something is to be said for the admonition in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." A bed mattress cannot be too hard, nor to soft. A pillow should be large and firm enough to support not only a sleeper's head but his or her upper back as well.

Exercise Regularly

A strong back is less likely to be an aching one. A person intent on an overall healthy life, and who desires to avoid it at work, needs to engage in a regular exercise or fitness routine. An exercise program designed in part to stave off it needs to include not only strength training but stretching as well. A person who wants to ward off it should consider seriously exercising at least three times a week for about 30 to 45 minutes each session.

Mind Meals

What a person eats also contributes to his or her ability to avoid it at work. A diet rich in calcium and vitamin K (found in green vegetables like broccoli or spinach) contribute to building strong bones and aid in preventing the onset of it. A person concerned about back pain should eat several servings of both foods rich in calcium and vitamin K daily.

Ergonomically Correct Workspace

Another key to preventing back pain is ensuring that a workspace or work station is appropriately ergonomically designed. What this means is that a work station is designed to place the least amount of negative stress on a worker's body, including his or her back.

Summary

The best course of action to avoid back pain at work is to incorporate all of these specific strategies into an overall program for daily living.

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