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Fitness for Social Media Addicts

The whole social networking scene has become quite the pandemic. Over the long haul, we could realize more casualties as a result of an ever-increasing sedentary public than we have seen with any strand of influenza.

Cranberries for Good Health

I have discovered the health benefits derived from consuming cranberries. We all know that drinking 8 oz. per day of cranberry juice maintains a healthy urinary tract, preventing infections. But, did you know that cranberries beat out strawberries, spinach, broccoli, organs, beets, and grapes for having the highest ORAC value? ORAC is the oxygen radical absorbance ability of a substance to subdue oxygen free radicals? These are anti-aging! And that’s not all.

Posture Perfect

Practicing good posture is an essential element of our health. You see, when we let our spine sag, we can develop a postural deviation known as kyphosis, or hunchback. Structural kyphosis is caused by osteoporosis, (the loss of bone mass), or can be an abnormality of the spine. What I’m speaking of is postural kyphosis, which can be caused by poor posture, and weak abs.

We’re Killing Ourselves

The October, 2009 issue of AARP bulletin listed the 50 most prescribed drugs in the U.S. in 2008. At first look, one might scroll through the list and see where the prescriptions that they take fall in the line-up. As I was reading through the list, I saw a pattern emerging; a very disturbing one. I totalled the numbers for prescriptions for the same ailments and came up with the four leading ones:

Health and Wellness Is An US Plan

There has been a lot of talk about incentives and stimulus plans. Everything from cars to furniture can be purchased at discounted prices and interest rates. Though nothing new, many companies have implemented wellness incentives to employees, in an effort to lower health insurance premiums.

Roller Coasters, Water Parks, and Cellulite

As a bona fide thrill seeker, roller coasters are at the top of my to-do list for summer entertainment. Anything with a steep drop qualifies. Dolly Parton’s Dollywood and Splash Country are a short drive, so I purchase a season pass each year. It makes for a fun day trip. They are located side-by-side,

Fitness Isn’t A Size

Eat less, exercise more. Don’t eat carbs, do eat carbs. High protein diets help you lose weight. Don’t eat sweets, breads, or starches. You could lose weight if you just did these things. Take Alli, phentermine, acai berry, drink this shake, or take this supplement. Think yourself thin, meditate yourself lean, and stretch yourself slender.

Healthcare Is a Wild Goose Chase and Our Goose Is Cooked!

There are lots of people talking about the state of our healthcare! The point is, “we aren’t in Kansas anymore Toto!” Gone are the days when we could completely rely on what our physician told us. Long past is the time that we can take their word for everything. The time has come that we must take our healthcare in our own hands. If we aren’t getting satisfactory answers, we need to do our own research. We must be persistent in finding diagnosis and remedies.

Be a Mentor for Beginning Exercisers

There is a group of dedicated exercise enthusiasts who are mentoring lots of folks in our city. Each year, the State of Franklin Track Club leads a group of beginning walkers/runners in a progressive training program, in preparation for the Crazy 8’s Road Race and the Eastman Rd. Race. The Crazy 8’s events, including the 8k race, the 3K Neil’s Walk, and the Little 8’s, Special 8s, and Crazy Mile are part of Fun Fest. These events drew 3,500 participants last year, and are expected to increase in numbers this year, with about that many people on the sidelines cheering them on