Monthly archive - December 2013

Cut the Sodium

Cut the Sodium

Sodium is an important mineral required for the proper functioning of our body. The body uses sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. It is also needed for your muscles and nerves to work properly. Sodium is the primary electrolyte that regulates the extracellular fluid levels in the body.

Cut the Sodium

Cut the Sodium

Sodium is an important mineral required for the proper functioning of our body. The body uses sodium to control blood pressure and blood volume. It is also needed for your muscles and nerves to work properly. Sodium is the primary electrolyte that regulates the extracellular fluid levels in the body.

Non Medical Home Care Providers Give Seniors Their Independence Back

Non Medical Home Care Providers Give Seniors Their Independence Back

One of the hardest things that your aging parent may have to face is the thought of giving up the independence which they have enjoyed for so many years. Moving into a care center or even into the home of one of their children can be very difficult for a parent. Some elderly adults experience a more rapid decline in health when they have lost their independence. One way to avoid this loss of independence is through the use of a non medical home care provider.

Non Medical Home Care Providers Give Seniors Their Independence Back

Non Medical Home Care Providers Give Seniors Their Independence Back

One of the hardest things that your aging parent may have to face is the thought of giving up the independence which they have enjoyed for so many years. Moving into a care center or even into the home of one of their children can be very difficult for a parent. Some elderly adults experience a more rapid decline in health when they have lost their independence. One way to avoid this loss of independence is through the use of a non medical home care provider.

Food Based Allergic Conditions

Food Based Allergic Conditions

More and more people are getting allergic to gluten. Those individuals who are severely affected by gluten allergies find it very difficult to order food, which is gluten free while dining out at restaurants and hotels. It is when you are allergic to the particular grain, and you are trying your best to avoid eating it that you realize how many food preparations in fact have gluten as an ingredient.

7 Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglyceride Numbers

7 Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglyceride Numbers

Although you can't see it or feel it, high cholesterol impacts how efficiently your body performs. All of our bodies need some cholesterol for many essential functions,and to make cells and hormones. As your blood cholesterol rises, so does your risk of coronary heart disease, and according to the American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. The good news is that high cholesterol and triglyceride levels are among the major controllable risks for coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

7 Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglyceride Numbers

7 Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol and Triglyceride Numbers

Although you can't see it or feel it, high cholesterol impacts how efficiently your body performs. All of our bodies need some cholesterol for many essential functions,and to make cells and hormones. As your blood cholesterol rises, so does your risk of coronary heart disease, and according to the American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. The good news is that high cholesterol and triglyceride levels are among the major controllable risks for coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Managing Incontinence With Diet

Managing Incontinence With Diet

While there are many factors that contribute to incontinence, diet can play a role. What you eat and don't eat can impact your diet. The following is a look at some of the foods to avoid...

Managing Incontinence With Diet

Managing Incontinence With Diet

While there are many factors that contribute to incontinence, diet can play a role. What you eat and don't eat can impact your diet. The following is a look at some of the foods to avoid...

Working With Incontinence

Working With Incontinence

Although millions of people suffer from incontinence, it does not make working with incontinence easy. The following are a few tips for minimizing leaks and incidences while working: Get the right absorbent products: Many women try to use menstrual pads to help handle their incontinence. They are not adequate.

Working With Incontinence

Working With Incontinence

Although millions of people suffer from incontinence, it does not make working with incontinence easy. The following are a few tips for minimizing leaks and incidences while working: Get the right absorbent products: Many women try to use menstrual pads to help handle their incontinence. They are not adequate.

Risk Factors For Urinary Incontinence

Risk Factors For Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence can be reduced and avoided by lessening your risk factors. Those that suffer urinary incontinence can improve their symptoms sometimes just by being aware of the risk factors. The following are some linked to urinary incontinence...

Risk Factors For Urinary Incontinence

Risk Factors For Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence can be reduced and avoided by lessening your risk factors. Those that suffer urinary incontinence can improve their symptoms sometimes just by being aware of the risk factors. The following are some linked to urinary incontinence...

Understanding CPR and How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator

Understanding CPR and How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator

Introduction to Health Care Professional CPR / AED - The leading cause of death in the US according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC.gov) is cardiovascular disease. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are: smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, stress and obesity. Factors which are unavoidable are: age, sex, hereditary and diabetes. It's important to note that death is most likely to occur after 10 minutes of a loss of oxygen to the brain. From 6 to 10 minutes brain damage is expected. From 4 to 6 minutes brain damage is very possible and from 0 to 4 minutes brain damage is virtually non-existent. However, CPR should still be performed.

HIIT, Endurance, BTN: Which Workout Is Best for the Holidays?

HIIT, Endurance, BTN: Which Workout Is Best for the Holidays?

Don't miss your workouts this holiday season! Here's a short, effective workout format that adapts to different equipment and is easy to fit into a busy schedule.

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