Recent TweetsWhat exercise is extremely user friendly, doesn’t cost a nickel, can be performed anywhere at any time of day and is one of the most natural things you will ever do? The answer is walking, of course. Going for a walk everyday can improve your moods, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, help control or prevent diabetes, burn calories and perhaps protect against cancer. Now I am not talking about window shop walking, I’m talking about walking like you are in the Atlanta airport and you are trying to make your connection to your next flight. Get the lead out and walk like you mean it; you should be able to feel your heart rate rise. Of course one person’s brisk walk may be another ones stroll but the point is that you should perceive your exertion to be challenging. You should feel a little breathless when you talk, that is the walking I am talking about.
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Diabetes: Steps to take to practice preventive medicine
Thursday, July 28th, 2011If genetics predisposes us to certain diseases, then I am in big trouble when it comes to type 2 diabetes. It is extremely rampant in my family, especially as we age. Research does show a big correlation between genetics and diabetes, so let’s just say I am watching it like a hawk. Does that mean I am home free? Not necessarily, but at least I will have a better chance of avoiding the disease if I practice preventive measures. Practicing preventive medicine is always the best scenario.
Always feel like it’s time to take a nap?
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011Okay, I have been tired before and certainly have been exhausted at the end of a long active day but getting out of bed in the morning wondering when there would be time to sneak a power nap, was definitely something new for me. After blaming it on hormones (or lack of hormones) I finally went to my physician to get my annual physical. When he asked how I felt, my reply was great. I am very busy with my business, exercising every day, not to mention mom stuff and house stuff but mentioned to him about the extreme tiredness and foggy brain feeling. I am sure it is just my hormones gone wild I said, but he was adamant about some blood tests. Well long story short, I got a phone call two days later. It was Dr. Morin who said “get down to my office tomorrow, your B12 levels are extremely low and we need to get you on B12 shots once a week for four weeks.” Admittedly, I was kind of glad there was a good reason for the tiredness and fog.
Raise your glass to lower your blood pressure
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011What do low or nonfat milk, Hibiscus tea and cranberry juice have in common? What if I told you they could have something to with your blood pressure? Recent research points to these three beverages as possible aids in lowering blood pressure.
The skinny on fats to fear
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011Low-fat, no fat, non-fat, fat-free and the list goes on and on. Have you ever stood in your kitchen ready to sauté fresh veggies and wondered if you should use canola oil, olive oil, butter or margarine? When did it all get so complicated?