topgetfit

fitness. diet . health

[johnped3]

The Advance Directive for Health Care: An Overview

An advance directive for health care is a legal document in which you state the medical treatment you want to receive at some time in the future if you are not able to speak or make sound decisions for yourself. Other names for it are advance directive, health care directive and medical directive. It consists of three parts: the living will, power of attorney and do not resuscitate form (DNR). The living will is the part of the set of documents in which you make known to your doctor and family members the kind of care you would like to receive as you near the end of life and you can no longer speak for yourself. It is prepared in advance of circumstances requiring its use and does not override your expressed desires. Therefore, your consciously stated desires will always prevail over what's in the document if the two don't agree. A living will might specify the withholding and/or withdrawing of treatment. It can be general or specific. A general one usually includes wording that directs the withholding or termination of any treatment, other than that for comfort, if you have a terminal illness. More specific instructions apply to the withholding or withdrawing of specific forms of treatment. They might include things such as artificial feeding, intravenous fluids, or intravenous antibiotics. A medical power of attorney is that part of the health care directive which allows you to appoint someone to act in your behalf in directing your medical treatment if you are not able to speak for yourself or make sound decisions. The health care power of attorney goes into effect when your physician decides that you are no longer able to understand the nature and the consequences of your treatment decisions. The term for the person appointed to make these decisions is health care agent (proxy). It is most commonly a family member or close friend who fully understands your treatment wishes. The proxy cannot be a physician or other health care provider involved in your treatment though. With the exception of state restrictions or limitations listed by you on the power of attorney form, your health care proxy will make all decisions with regard to your treatment once the medical power of attorney goes into effect. Therefore, it is very important that the proxy have a good understanding of your wishes. In order for the document to be official and legal, you must fill out and sign the medical power of attorney form. Your health care agent must also sign the form. You can revoke the document at any time. The do not resuscitate (DNR) form is the part of the advance directive for health care that allows you to instruct healthcare personnel to not attempt to revive you if you stop breathing or your heart stops beating. Unless the form exist and is visible medical personnel will assume that you consent to attempts to revive you. Those attempts might include the placement of a tube down your windpipe, chest compressions and the use of electrical voltage to stimulate your heart. The do not resuscitate form is particularly valuable outside of the hospital, e.g. in situations where paramedics are called to a home. In that setting, it is important to have the form visibly on display where the emergency crew can see it. Otherwise, they will attempt resuscitation if it appears to be indicated. Medical advance directive forms can be obtained from a number of sources including medical offices, hospitals, attorneys, social workers and some post offices. You can also draft your own. Because states regulate advance directives each state has its own official living will, medical power of attorney and do not resuscitate forms. Therefore it is probably best to use your state's official forms in order to be fully compliant with all your state's laws.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1dzPWp9

The Advance Directive for Health Care: An Overview medical power of attorney, do not resuscitate form, living will, advance directive for health care from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1cITR57 via

[johnped3]

Habits to Ditch

It's the New Year and it's time to clean up your act -right? Well there are some habits you may not have thought were unhealthy or needed to be ditched. I reveal some of those shortly. Back to the new year, It's invigorating to think we have a whole year to create what we want. It's our very own canvas waiting to be revealed to ourselves and maybe even the world. If you're wondering what your year will look like heed the words of Abraham Lincoln: "The best way to predict your future is to create it." I'm sure by now you've reviewed 2013 and devised a plan for 2014. Despite all the usual things like lose weight (my favorite cause I help so many with this one!), make more money, save more money, have better relationships, find your soul mate, etc. Wanting to overhaul the not-so-healthy habits for healthy ones is always a smart idea not only at the start of a new year but, of course, always. Here are 5 Healthy Habits to Incorporate This Year: 1. Marathons. If you are running more than 30 miles a week you are creating more of a problem than a health benefit. Researchers have found that the tissue damage that repetitive endurance training causes raises the risk of heart damage and large artery stiffening let alone wear and tear on joints. Better to do a casual run or walk around the block than running a marathon this year. Doesn't that sound more pleasurable and do-able? 2. Snooze Button Essentials. Opting for more rest rather than getting up earlier to catch the worm is the best. A Japanese study found that those who wake up before dawn have a higher risk of having medical problems. As you know I've been saying this for years - getting enough Vitamin S (Sleep) is so vital for weight loss, hormone balance and happier moods. If you can swing it try waking up naturally rather than with the disrupted, and sometimes startling sounds of an alarm. If that sounds impossible perhaps getting to bed earlier would help you get the best natural sleep cycle. 3. Forget Having Dessert For Breakfast. Let's face it most "breakfast" foods in the marketplace are just desserts - cereal, muffins, pancakes, yogurt parfaits, and even many smoothies. You must get your day started with protein and some non-starchy carbohydrates like 2 eggs with tomatoes, or a combination of cottage cheese, plain yogurt and almonds. These types of choices have sufficient protein to balance blood sugar and reduce further cravings for refined carbohydrates throughout the day. Stop thinking sugar or refined grains will give you what you need to get your brain and body in gear in the morning - it will in fact have the opposite effect - brain fog, low energy anyone? 4. Stop the Pour. Although an occasional glass of your favorite wine may be just the thing you're looking for at the end of a long day - don't plan to make it a nightly ritual. Studies show frequent indulgence of alcohol will have an effect on your brain function, hormonal balance and sleep patterns. Sound familiar? Sort of like what I just mentioned regarding sleep. Know that everything affects everything. Best to drink a nice soothing cup of tea to calm you down at the end of those challenging and full days. 5. Become a Fat Head. I'm not referring to a big ego but rather the need to consume healthy dietary fat. Don't be afraid of having it in your diet. Good fat is essential for brain function - your brain is primarily water and fat. So being called a "Fat Head" is actually a compliment. Have the avocado, coconut oil or butter, regular butter, nuts and seeds. Fats are pre-cursors to the production of all your hormones.  Fats line every cell in your body. Avoid the bad fats - the ones that are combined with refined carbohydrates and sugars - these are the bad guys. Plan to have good fat in every meal.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1k4XP70

Habits to Ditch Healthy habits, New Year from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1fQweT7 via

[johnped3]

Healthy Year of the Horse

I'm always amazed at the crazy things I hear about or witness seeing people eating. Like tonight my husband and I watched the TV show "Man vs. Food". Have you ever watched that show? It's quite something. Sure it might be entertaining, for some, but I find it disturbing to see food depicted as a sporting event. Whether it's the Super Bowl or Super-size-me - there should be nothing super about our meals except that they are healthy and taste exceptional. I hope you agree? So if you've been "super" at avoiding a healthy diet and feel like you're still on a roller-coaster from the holidays (ie. craving carbs) - don't worry on this Chinese New Year - the Year of the Horse - it's a good time to get the new year started right. Here are 5 tips to help you get back on track this Year of the Horse: 1. Clean up Your Gut. In order to have the qualities the Horse embodies such as strength, grace and power you need to have a digestive system that works well. The best way I know how to accomplis this is by taking a good probiotic daily. It will help you get your digestive micro-flora (bacteria) back into balance. Sugar and excess starches usually cause an imbalance in our finely tuned digestive tract. Symptoms like gas, bloating, and indigestion are a good sign that something is awry. Getting onto a good probiotic will be the first place to start in clearing these annoying symptoms. 2. Become an Authority. The Year of the Horse is about leadership. I encourage you to become an authority of yourself. Learn who you are - what makes you tick. It's also a year of meditation so go inside and ask yourself what you need - what you truly need. This type of understanding takes time - so be patient with yourself. Also, it's hard to get to know yourself in isolation - so no need to go to a mountain top. Make sure you engage in life - in your life. Balance your quiet time with your social time. Learn to create the life you truly feel comfortable with - inside and out. 3. Put yourself out & take a risk. No I don't mean gambling - I mean trying something new. Expanding your food list, expanding what you deem as exercise or even taking on a new project could constitute something new. Don't limit yourself this year - as Captain Kirk said: "go where no man or woman has gone before". It can be as simple as trying new ethnic dishes, eliminating gluten, dairy or sugar for a month - and then see how you feel. I bet you will feel much, much better than you did before you started your "experiment". Try it. Don't tell yourself you're going on a diet or that you'll never eat bread again. Rather commit to 30 days - that's it - just 30 days. Then report back to me - I really do want to know how you fared. 4. Avoid Over-doing. The Year of the Horse is noted for impulsiveness so make sure you think ahead before you jump in. When it comes to over-eating - take a break, count to 30 or go for a walk before you devour more than your tummy can bear. Okay, so occasional over-eating can be forgiven but chronic over-eating is a very slippery slope. Pace yourself, plan your meals and choose foods that give you the most bang for your buck. Sure a big bowl of pasta or 4 slices from the bread basket may "feel" like it fills you up - but you and I know that's all that it does because it's a filler food, nothing more. Choose quality proteins like fish, chicken or eggs and vegetables like broccoli, asparagus or eggplant and you're sure to be not just filled up but nutritionally satisfied as well. 5. Don't Deny something's wrong. The horse year also brings with it denial - thinking there's nothing wrong when deep down inside you feel something's off. You don't think your weight or eating is really that bad so you continue with the daily waffles for breakfast, the cheese and cracker snacks at 2 pm and finishing off the day with your evening popcorn nosh.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/MUUNHx

Healthy Year of the Horse health, healthy year, food from topgetfit http://ift.tt/OymyH3 via

[johnped3]

The Best Kettlebell Workouts

Kettlebell workouts are the most effective strength training exercises that also combine the benefits of cardio exercises. The secret lies in the design of kettlebells where the individual's center of gravity is slightly off, thus, encouraging the muscles to work harder to keep the body's balance on an even keel. In fact, kettlebell exercises work the entire body since these are basically compound exercises.  It must be emphasized, however, that most exercises can also be considered as isolation exercises because specific muscle groups are engaged during the movements. Here are a few examples of these exercises that can be included in kettlebell workouts. If you are doing these exercises in a fitness center, it is a good idea to ask for assistance on proper technique, form and execution from a personal trainer. Keep in mind that kettlebell exercises may be the best in strength and cardio workouts but you can quickly injure yourself with improper technique.

Two-handed American Swing - The two-handed American swing is considered as a better exercise than the Russian swing although it boils down to personal preferences. This is because the swing involves more major groups of muscles including the hips, back and shoulders. The swing also increases the balance, coordination and flexibility of the shoulders.

One-arm Swing - This works in the same manner as the two arm swing albeit with a difference - it demands more strength from your entire body since only one hand does the lifting. The exercise strengthens the muscles in the abdomen, lower body, and the arms while also improving on the hips.

Turkish Getup - Don't underestimate the difficulty of the Turkish getup especially as it involves changing positions from lying down to standing up, all while gripping the kettlebell in one hand. This is, bar none, the single most effective whole-body exercise in all kettlebell workouts! It is effective in strengthening shoulder and scapular stability, in extending the thoracic spine, and in improving stability in the core, hips and lumbar spine, among others.

Renegade Pushups - Yet another kettlebell exercise that strengthens the entire body is the renegade pushup. The pushup part works on the chest (pectoralis) muscles, the back of the upper arms (triceps), and the front of the shoulders (deltoids) as well as the core muscles (lower back and abdominals). The rowing part develops the middle back muscles (rhomboids), the front muscles (biceps), and the forearm muscles while the plank position engages the core muscles.

Windmills - This is also a full-body exercise with emphasis on the chest, core and shoulders as well as the arms. Plus, windmills make for a tough-guy workout from the eyes of a casual observer because of the complexity of the move.

Goblet Squats - The goblet squats work the muscles in the forearm, shoulders and hands as well as the legs, glute and core. Several variations are available such as the kettlebell on a bottoms-up or a bottoms-down position.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1f4Eazg

The Best Kettlebell Workouts best kettlebell workouts, fitness trainer, kettlebell exercises, kettlebell workouts, personal training from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1f4EaPv via

[johnped3]

Vitamin D Is Vital To Your Health

In addition to its traditional job of improving bone health through calcium absorption, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman (the G-BOMBS doctor), vitamin D plays important roles in the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Dr. Fuhrman says that vitamin D receptors are present in the human brain and vitamin D is involved in the regulation of such cognitive processes as memory formation and neurotransmission. This is supported by research which indicates that cognitive decline is higher among adults who are deficient in vitamin D when compared to those with sufficient levels of vitamin D. It has been found that most type 2 diabetics are either deficient or insufficient in vitamin D. The research suggests that vitamin D sufficiency contributes to better sugar control in diabetics. There is evidence in the research that sufficient vitamin D levels may protect against the development of cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that many heart attack victims were either deficient or insufficient in vitamin D. Heart attack patients who increase their vitamin D to sufficient levels (i.e., above 30 ng/ml) have significantly reduced incidence of heart attack, heart failure and coronary artery disease. It is apparent, then, that a sufficient level of vitamin D is necessary for the proper functioning of many of our body's tissues. The question is, how much vitamin D do we need? The recommended daily amount is between 200 - 400 IU per day. However, there is general consensus among the scientific community that 2,000 IU or more per day may be necessary for most people in order to maintain good health. Since very few foods contain vitamin D, and it may be risky (because of the risk of skin cancer from ultraviolet light exposure) to depend on sunlight to maintain vitamin D levels, taking vitamin D supplements of at least 2,000 IU daily is recommended in order to optimize medical health. One final sidenote regarding vitamin D. It's important to note that your diet and nutritional program come into play here.  If you eat fish, you will get between 1,000 -3,000 IU of vitamin D per serving. Also, if you take a vitamin supplement of fish oil capsules, you will get between 300 - 350 IU of additional vitamin D with each 1,000 mg fish oil capsule. These factors should be considered when you establish your overall daily vitamin D requirements.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1ebxDCH

Vitamin D Is Vital To Your Health cognitive decline, vitamin D, vitamin supplements, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, medical from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1edYq11 via

[johnped3]

Is Your Food Making You Sick?

Twenty-nine year New Jersey school teacher, Jennifer Vigne, struggled with what she called an "uncooperative digestive system" since she was a child.  Over the years, her doctors ordered many tests and performed exploratory surgery looking for the cause of her symptoms but nothing turned up. Finally, about 10 years ago she was diagnosed with a condition her gastroenterologist called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  It got so severe during the last four years that she stopped going out with friends fearing her symptoms would come on without warning when she wasn't near a restroom. She was prescribed many different medications but they only provided temporary relief, never a cure. Her symptoms just kept getting worse. "The fear of having a stomach attack in the middle of teaching, driving, or hiking left me limited with things to do and often feeling depressed and desperate", said Vigne. As it turns out, she was suffering from food sensitivities all along and didn't know it. She was eating foods every day that were causing her immune system to react and trigger her chronic gut symptoms.  After being evaluated for food sensitivities using a blood test called MRT (Mediator Release Test), she started the LEAP ImmunoCalm Diet. In just 10 days her symptoms began to subside and one year later she remains virtually symptom free. Food Allergy vs Food Sensitivity: what's the difference? The main differences between food allergies and food sensitivities are the types of reactions that typically occur, the time frame in which they occur, the amount of food needed to trigger a reaction, and the types of foods that are typically involved in reactions. Perhaps the best known symptom of food allergy is also its least common and most dangerous - anaphylaxis. When this happens, the airway tightens, the throat swells, blood pressure severely drops, and dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting can occur. People with anaphylaxis can die within minutes of ingesting just a crumb of an allergic food. Fortunately, symptoms of food allergies are not typically this severe. Most people with food allergies usually experience far less life-threatening, albeit bothersome, symptoms including hives, itching, swelling, wheezing, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness. Regardless of the severity of the reaction, allergic foods are not typically difficult to identify due to the short time frame in which symptoms develop and because the vast majority of cases are attributed to one or more of the following eight foods: peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, cow's milk, wheat, and soy. Unlike the immediate reaction of an allergy, food sensitivity symptoms can take up to several days to surface. To further complicate the picture, food sensitivities are dose-dependent, meaning that a small amount of an offending food may not be enough to cause symptoms every time. Add to this the complex immune mechanisms involved in food sensitivities, and you have an especially difficult puzzle to solve. For this reason, food sensitivities often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years as was the case with Jennifer Vigne. Another major difference between allergies and sensitivities is the incidence of occurrence. Food allergies occur in about 2 % of the American population. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are far more common - millions of people have food sensitivities and many don't know it. Food sensitivities affect an estimated 20-30% of the American population! They are associated with an extraordinary array of health problems and can cause or exacerbate chronic inflammation anywhere in the body, even the skin. This was the case with 17 year old Robert Switzer, a student at St. Joe's High School in Metuchen, NJ. He suffered with chronic eczema for years. His eyes were always red and swollen and his skin itched so much that he couldn't sleep through the night without scratching until he bled. It even hurt to take a shower. He had to quit the swim team and stop playing ice hockey because the chlorinated pool water and his own sweat irritated his open wounds worsening the pain. "I was really skeptical about going to see another specialist.  I didn't think food could be causing my severe eczema. But the LEAP Diet gave me almost immediate relief. I tried so many different treatments before but nothing came even close to working as well as this has," said Switzer. Besides IBS and eczema, many other chronic inflammatory conditions are associated with food sensitivities including Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Arthritis, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, and Metabolic Syndrome. Some of the symptoms experienced by people with food sensitivities include- • Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Gas • Muscle Aches and Stiffness, Joint Pain • Fatigue, Forgetfulness, Irritability, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety • Sinus Pain, Excess Mucous, Sore Throat • Itchy Skin, Rashes, Redness Food sensitivities can be caused by any food - even seemingly healthy foods. And it's not just food that can cause the immune system to react; food chemicals can do the same. Both naturally occurring chemicals (like solanine in potatoes) and added chemicals like those in processed foods can cause sensitivities.  This turned out to be true for 58 year old Judi Ginsky of Monroe, NJ. She was tested and found to have seven different chemicals sensitivities in addition to her 29 food sensitivities! "As the years went by, I was getting and feeling sicker. I was 'awake' but barely functioning. I couldn't keep my eyes open," reported Ginsky. She heard about the LEAP-MRT Program from her doctor and decided to get tested. She was shocked to find out that many of the healthy foods she was eating were not actually healthy for her. Just 11 weeks on the Leap ImmunoCalm Diet, she lost 28 pounds and her doctor took her off all prescription medications for hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol and reflux because she didn't need them anymore.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1gQYJnI

Is Your Food Making You Sick? IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation, food sensitivities, food allergy, digestive system from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1edYnlU via

[johnped3]

Using the Stairs and Keeping Your Health

Everybody, with few exceptions needs to increase the amount of exercise that they do on a daily basis.  There are several societal reasons for this and they range from the way food is mass-produced with additives, preservatives and hidden sugars, to the loss of industries that demanded a high physical activity and we have moved to having more sedentary service type occupations.  This article looks at how a staircase, whether it's in our own home, at the office or even in the park can benefit our health.

Taking 2 flights of stairs every day is thought to give the average person a weight loss of 6lbs a year.

We are all supposed to do at least 30 minutes of exercise every single day. If you take the stairs, it counts towards that goal.

If you use them regularly you are more likely to be fit and healthy and less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease as you age.

 Climbing the stairs builds stronger and healthier bones. This is especially important for women of all ages because it reduces the normally increased risk of osteoporosis after the menopause.

Not all types of cholesterol are bad for you. Stair climbing can improve the levels of the right type.

It increases strength in your lower limbs. If you have strong limbs, it will reduce the risk of injury if you fall and will reduce recovery time. This also means it is likely that you will stay mobile for longer.

Statistics show that if you can manage 55 flights of stairs every week there will be a positive impact on your life expectancy.

You will use approximately 8-11 Kcal of energy per minute. That equates to 1 Curly Wurly for every 10 minutes of stair-climbing.

Aerobic exercise is also thought to improve cognitive function and reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Depression is affecting more and of us. The benefit of aerobic exercise that is gained by taking the stairs releases endorphins

Research published in the European Heart Journal has found that by using the stairs the participants in their research averaged the following quantifiable health benefits:

They lost 1.7% of their body fat

The average waist circumference reduced by 1.8%

They had a reduction in blood pressure of 2.3%

Bad LDL cholesterol fell 3.9%

The biggest improvement was with lung capacity which went up by 8.6%

Remember, money is no excuse because you can climb stairs for free.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1gHzQKm

Using the Stairs and Keeping Your Health staircases, health, stairs, staircase, health and stairs, excerise from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1cQvg8o via

[johnped3]

Tailor's Bunion: A Big Problem for a Little Toe

What is Tailor's Bunion? A tailor's bunion, which is also referred to as a bunionette, is the medical term for a raised lump at the base of the little toe. During the early stages of a bunion, there will be minimal symptoms with only a slight noticeable alteration in the position of your little toe. Tailor's bunion received its name centuries ago, when tailors sat cross-legged all day with the outside edge of their feet rubbing on the ground. This continuous rubbing was believed to lead to a painful bump at the base of the little toe. Symptoms A tailor's bunion is a progressive condition, which means that it will worsen over time. It will develop in the area where the small toe connects to your foot. You will often notice a visible bump on the side of the toe that may be red and swollen. Some symptoms can include: -redness -swelling and inflammation -pain on the bump itself -irritation of the soft tissues underneath the skin -shoes typically increase the pain Causes There are 5 main causes of this condition: 1. Tight, ill-fitting shoes that are too narrow in the top of the shoe can put excess pressure on the 5th toe and lead to irritation 2. Structural bone deformity 3. Trauma or injury to the outside of the foot 4. The weakening of muscles and ligaments caused by advancing age 5. Genetics are a common cause of tailor's bunion Treatment & Prevention Tailor's Bunions are a progressive deformity, and if left untreated the bump will become larger, causing the little to lie over or underneath the fourth toe. A podiatrist may recommend these treatments: -Icing: icing the inflamed area may help with the pain and swelling. Do not apply directly to the skin, but instead wrap the pack of ice in a thin towel, then apply. -Oral medications: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen may help to reduce pain and inflammation -Change your shoes: avoid wearing high-heeled or narrow fitting shoes. Instead wear shoes that have a wide toe box. -Orthotic devices: orthotics or customized insoles can help protect the joint and correct any structural alignment issues -Padding: pads placed over the area may help to reduce pain Tailor's bunions are a common foot abnormality that can result in pain and limit of your daily activities. Call our office to schedule an examination to determine the most effective treatment for you today.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1cQvdtw

Tailor's Bunion: A Big Problem for a Little Toe toe conditions, tailors bunion, foot health, little toe, bunion treatment from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1dDeAFH via

[johnped3]

Reasons Why Your Taste Buds Aren't Working

The taste buds (sensory organs found on the tongue) are an important "pleasure" part of the body. That is to say - when eating: a certain amount of pleasure is received due to the taste of the food. However, when the taste buds are not working properly - that pleasure is not received; resulting in food consumption being rather tasteless. There are various reasons which may cause the taste buds not to work properly. Although, it is important first to understand as to what the taste buds actually do. The Five Senses - The taste buds have a limited range of five things that they can sense, for example: bitter or salty, sweet and sour, and umami ([savory, meaty, or brothy] the taste of the food additive MSG [mono-sodium glutamate that can be found in most Chinese foods, snacks, and seasonings, etc.]). However, some foods offer a little more than just a taste to the mouth. Strawberries are an example of just one such food (sweet to the taste) which offers a little extra. Olfactory Neurons - In the uppermost part of the nose, there are a large number of olfactory neurons (odor sensing nerve cells that send messages to the brain) which have different chemical receptors. Their role is to detect dissolved odors (volatile molecules) that float about in the air (given-off by certain foods). Strawberries, for example: give off a strong chemical odor that when eaten are not just sweet to the taste buds, but also their sweetness (in volatile molecule form) can be detected by the nose. Nasal Impediments - When someone gets a cold (or another nasal impediment), these floating volatile molecules are not detected by the nose so easily, resulting in a diminished taste capacity even though their sweetness (in the case of strawberries) is still there - tasteless strawberries. Also, specific anosmias (a condition [permanent or temporary] that causes the inability to smell certain odors) may also result in food being tasteless due to the noses inability to detect odors. Other Reasons - Age can also affect the ability to be able to taste properly (young people have around 10,000 taste buds that get replaced every two weeks or so; however, as people age, around 5,000 of them tend to get lost due to not being replaced as often). Smoking, can also act in the same way as age, where many taste buds are lost due to them not being replaced. This also results in smokers not realizing how tasteless their food has become.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1gMrwsP

Reasons Why Your Taste Buds Aren't Working diminished taste capacity, taste buds arent, taste buds actually, taste buds sensory from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1cQvfRX via

[johnped3]

Patient Advocacy: A Way to Help Your Loved One

Until my husband's aorta dissected for the second time I hadn't thought about becoming a patient advocate. His health challenges -- three surgeries, heart problems during the 13-hour operation, and months in intensive care -- awakened me. My husband was anesthetized for three weeks in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Someone had to speak for him and that someone was me. You may be in a similar situation. Worries awaken you in the night and you wonder how you can help. Becoming your loved one's advocate helps him or her in several ways. As time passes, your advocacy efforts may become more important. What does patient advocacy involve? Though I can't speak for all family members, I can speak for myself, and explain what I do. 1. Attend medical rounds. In my husband's hospital the ICU team makes daily rounds. Family members are welcome to attend these rounds. At eight o'clock every morning, the team gathered by the door of my husband's hospital room. Past treatments were summarized and future treatments were discussed. The head of the medical team always asked me if I had any questions. Being at rounds helped me to help my husband. 2. Share family concerns and wishes. Patients who are in intensive care for a long time may develop something called ICU Psychosis. He or she is confused, mixes dreams with reality, is very emotional, and can't distinguish night from day. After the medical team awakened my husband, I visited him at meal time to help him keep track of time. I also asked the nurses to raise the shades so he could see sunlight. 3. Monitor doctor's orders. My husband was hospitalized for three and a half months and spent several weeks in rehabilitation. During the 13-hour operation he had a spinal stroke and his legs don't support his weight. Daily physical therapy was helping to restore some leg muscles. After he was transferred to a nursing home for more rehab, therapy seemed to wane. Thanks to doctor's orders, he is receiving more therapy and I check on this regularly. 4. Participate in care conferences. A week after my husband arrived at the nursing home I participated in a conference call about his care. Next week I will attend this conference in person. I've already planned what I will say and how I will say it. Of course, I will be courteous and respectful of the staff. Still, I can make some points and work to ensure good care for my husband. 5. Boost your loved one's spirits. Though I thought I would visit my husband less often in the nursing home, this hasn't happened. In fact, mealtime visits have become more important to him and my husband eats better when I'm there. Chatting with him updates him on family news and issues. Updates on the wheelchair town home we're building really boosts his spirits. What happens to people who have no patient advocates? I asked myself this question as I interacted with other rehabilitation patients. This year, Minnesota has had a particularly brutal winter and the constant gray weather can make folks feel down. I bought some pink tulips and put them on the dining room tables. Small gestures like these can help all patients and make you feel good inside.

Article Source: http://ift.tt/1cPZCYH

Patient Advocacy: A Way to Help Your Loved One medical rounds, intensive care, patient advocacy, ICU Psychosis, conferences from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1cQvdcW via

[johnped3]

Success Stories

                                         Kathy Lawson Testimonial

Nearly a year one and a half ago I went my country physical. I considered obese, and my cholesterol was 216, which was too high. My doctor He advised me amend my diet to lose a few weight. It is time for me to do anything. My husband and me had memberships here for over ten years, but we have not use it. Walk through the door again was the most difficult thing Ihave done in long time. Considered fats; felt bad, and I did not think I could begin working out. First thing I did the treadmill, 15 minutesbut she was only the beginning. I kept it up, and an increase my time, and then began tentatively Of some machines. Began to to drop weight I felt better. I started out with personal trainer in June. The Ashley have been an amazing help to me and to my country workout routine. Slowly but me defied me at the same time.

Not only does it the allocation of my country experimenting with, but also listen to my the issues and the tailors my workouts to suit my character. Ashley encouraged me constantlyeven though do not have a the session with her. All of the personal trainers are and staff here very friendly and supportive environment; you just can not help but get in shape. From now I've lost 46 £, my cholesterol down to the 118 and has gone my body fat ratio from 35.8 to 28.0%. Best Exercise & Fitness the best! Success Stories from topgetfit http://ift.tt/MuSWte via

[johnped3]

3 Three Mistakes women make

I hope your sexual life been different, best, hotter? It is easy blame the your partner are to not raise you to the moon. But possibly you are the foundations your self. These three common errors may keeps your from sexual gratification you deserve. But you can fix it.

 Error: more than thinking about Tell you that worry you are taking a very long time to peak. Or you're working carefully the scene of 50 shades of gray. Or you can avoid position which makes your tummy wiggle. "If you are considering how you act instead of the how you felt, you become an actor, instead of a fan," says Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology at the University Washington. Sex investigators Master Degree and Virginia Johnson, William nicknamed the kind of self-monitoring "spectatoring". Research shows that the women who have no fewer convulsions and more fake.

 Reform: "Bring your concentration back to the thing FROM NOW - feel of the your partner's skin, and look in the face, how much you would love feeling it inside you," says Castellanos. Mind meditation can will help you learning to do that.

 Error: overemphasis on his penis "Certainly, guys love to be touched penis," says Kerner. "But the men such as women to concentrate on other contexts, for the construction a desire." Often, he says, concentration of women immediately - and only - on the penis is. Reform: Starting elsewhere. The neck for a moment. To give a massage. Played with his nipples. Rub the his the scrotum. The whole body likes caressing.

 Error: the Under emphasis on your self I tease him, please him, and make his dreams of. But what about you? What you want, want, and imagine him? "You do not get the good time if you are thinking, 'I hope he'd move Millimeters to the left.' I was in of your head again, "says Schwartz. Reform: Speak up! "It's better to tell, 'slightly highest, a little less, that's great, hold it are right there," says Schwartz. "A woman's body is a complicated, he can not know all about you only if you say to him."   

3 Three Mistakes women make clitoral stimulation, female ejaculation, vaginal orgasm, women sex, paula spencer scott, spectatoring, sex mistakes, women orgasms from topgetfit http://topgetfit.blogspot.com/2014/01/3-three-mistakes-women-make.html via

[johnped3]

5 The foods that packet on the muscles

Did you too spending hours in your gym raise heavyweight, but are unable to see any muscle gains sufficient? Then here are some the foods that shall include in of your diet for building muscle. 1. Eggs: Eggs is one of the the richest sources protein with the highest biological worth. It is a a reference to the a measure of the food could support the needs protein the human body. 1 large egg from about 50 grams contains approximately 6 grams protein. May be considered that that is the best proteins for the muscles. Lot of people avoid eating egg yolk because of the of fat and cholesterol content. Nevertheless,If you want to build muscles you need not avoid the the egg yolks, they provide the vitamin B12, which was necessary to the fat breakdown and contraction of the muscles. Also, the fat found in egg yolk and healthy fatstarted help to reduce standards bad fat from the body. 2. Oatmeal: Oatmeal rich source complex carbohydrate. These sorts of carbs slowly release power into your body. You could be a cup of oatmeal 1-2 hours before the exercise. Will give you a sufficient energy to complete a experimenting. You can add some fruits and nuts to oatmeal for increased Fibre and protein. 3. The almond: the almond are a good source thousand-tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E that gets be absorbed easily by the body. Is important for the muscles as vitamin E protecting muscles free radical damage. You could have some of fruit with a almonds before experimenting. 4.The cheese: It is a good source of protein of casein, a dairy protein slow digesting. When compared to other milk products, cheese raises the standards amino acids keeping them highly for a longer time. This helps to muscle building. 5.The fish: Fish is good source of quality protein and omega-3 fatty acid. Could reduce muscle protein breakdown after your workout, and helps in quick recovery. But then that avoiding the fried fish and baked fish choose to or roast of vegetables Sote with a some of the them. 5 The foods that packet on the muscles protein, protein for muscle, foods for muscle, health, fitness, muscle, body muscle development from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1f3gnD5 via

[johnped3]

a fitness habits which will get quicker results

Coherence and self-discipline help you find results that you want with program your physique, but there are few things that you can done to get results you want, and quickly. When I need to work off few pounds to fire or simply want to get the leaner without a abject a diet, and to make some small changes, but large in my workout routine and eating habits.

Here are five physical fitness Customs and traditions that could help you get a results of sooner than later: 1: the interval Heart cycles When you want throw few pounds quickly and can be pretty good with of your diet, and adding a few sessions heart a short time but intense workout plan for your the weekly. I do periods on an empty stomach two times or three times per week to truly give of my your metabolism impulse.

 2: carbohydrate intake earlier than day So when you ate "of clean carbs"and you will need to stop taking carbohydrates by 5:00 and I to stick with dinner high protein and take my fish oil Addendum along with the that meal. 3: Pay and the heavy lifting weight

  And raise and pay heavy loads weight increased your metabolic for a few hours - until the days of - after your exercise. If you want to really accelerate the results the start pay and lifting heaviest weights. Check out my blog post, are 5 reasons Why do you need every woman who to heavy lifting.

4: Increase healthy fat obtained I never realized much difference This makes the even done that 30 DAY respectively. I is already take of fish oil complement but also added a flaxseed and virgin coconut oil my country daily the meal plan. Sum up: eat the healthy fats helps the body to burn more fat. Just be mindful about of serving sizes so that you not eat have more calories than than you would it can burn.

5 : is drinking water more If you the dried, your body will not work at the optimum level. This means you will be struggling to lose fat, you may be excessively a painful after every workout, and perhaps even when he feels tired or sluggish In most time. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water all day long - I shoot gallon a day. 

a fitness habits which will get quicker results burn, eating, fitness, fat from topgetfit http://ift.tt/1auYoH2 via