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The importance of workplace safety
Workplace safety is a huge consideration in today’s businesses and organizations. In fact, significant resources are dedicated to its research, training, implementation, and maintenance; both in human and financial capital. It is, without a doubt, important in regards to the health of employee and employer, alike. A main concern is the loss of productivity. When workplace safety measures are effectively implemented, they improve profitability, promote brand equity, and provide savings for bottom line expenses. In turn, these savings are directed towards compensation, health, and insurance benefits. Whether or not you are directly charged with safety matters in your workplace, attention should be given to practices that will promote a safe…
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Wellness Classes
Classes are available Wellness classes are available for personal, one on one, or group sessions. There is no obligation, ever! I simply enjoy empowering others with tools to make the best decisions, especially when it concerns one’s overall wellness. As in all education, what we don’t know often harms us. Contact me to arrange a personal 20 – 30 minute appointment that fits your schedule. Click the link above, for a complete list.
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Metabolic benefits of using light weights in your exercise program
Fueling the engine Consider metabolism as the engine of your car and the food you eat as the fuel. Are you giving your engine high or low quality fuel? Metabolism helps determine your body’s performance in relation to how it uses the fuel you consume. In fact, it’s the storage of fuel that leads to weight gain. Your metabolism is also responsible for whether or not the energy from the food you eat will be released for use by your body, right away, or stored in your tissues. The process of catabolism allows your body to use the energy right away while anabolism builds new cells and rejuvenates existing ones, storing…
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Fitness tips for busy individuals
1. Prioritize your health and fitness routine Exercise must be made a priority, especially when “busy is the name of the game.” Then, if you happen to be a parent, the situation presents additional challenges. When they are young, their physical needs can seem overwhelming. When they’re older, prior to their drivers’ license, you are the chauffeur. If you work outside of the home, you may find yourself constantly “putting out fires” and dealing with problems that arise. The bottom line for all of us is that if we wait for spare time to develop, the wait may never end. Therefore, it is a routine that must be woven into…
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Menopause is no joke
Managing menopausal symptoms with renewed perspective Our society is not short on jokes. Unfortunately, they include menopause. The symptoms that often accompany menopause aren’t a laughing matter to those who experience them. Some women notice hot flashes, as one of the first signs. This is a common symptom that brings an increase in temperature to the face and chest. Individuals feel hot and as if their skin is burning. Hot flashes can cause night sweats to the point that a change of clothes and even linen is necessary. Menopause can also cause a lack of interest in sex, vaginal dryness, a loss of sleep and moodiness. The moodiness can…
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Strength training and the aging brain
Brain muscle mass and lesions Cognitive function and muscle mass tend to decline, with aging. Rather than shrinking like muscle, however, the brain develops small holes in the white matter of the brain. These holes are referred to as “lesions” which affect the way the various parts of the brain interact with one another. These types of brain lesions are typically found in late middle age. During this time, most people don’t notice anything in the way of cognitive decline, even when the lesions are visible on the brain scan. University of British Columbia study results and beyond According to some sources, exercise can help the brain to become healthier.…
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Tips to help your overall well-being
Sleep Restorative sleep helps you to avoid feeling lethargic all day and helps you to concentrate better. It also gives your body the opportunity to rejuvenate. A lack of sleep, especially over time, will not only mount the fatigue but cause your health to suffer. If you find yourself stressed, on an emotional roller coaster, and/or unable to concentrate, check the amount of sleep you’ve been averaging. Seven to 8 hours per night is still the recommendation that will help you reap the best overall benefits. Eat well The busyness of life has resulted in more and more people regularly grabbing a quick fast food or packaged meal for dinner.…
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HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Workouts For Men
It’s a fact! Alternating periods of short, intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods, is greatly beneficial to anyone’s fitness program that is already in progress. However, if you’ve been sedentary or totally inactive in the exercise department, you will want to first develop a basic and regular exercise schedule. It is advisable to consult your health care provider to ensure that your general health can tolerate the new routine. Membership in a gym or fitness center is certainly a fitness option. However, it is not necessary for incorporating high-intensity interval training in your overall workout plan. The fact that HIIT can occur anywhere is one of its growing attractions.…
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Suggestions to enhance exercise routines
You’ve been exercising diligently and it’s evident! Of late, however, it seems you’ve hit a plateau; often the result of the body becoming acclimated to expected routines. Changing your workout plans will help you to keep the body guessing so it does not get used to the routine. For example, implement sets of bodyweight exercises such as burpees, lunges, and crunches. This will burn energy and tone muscles. Skip the weight machines, and add some free weights. Instead of the treadmill, join a number of different exercise classes. Then, top it all off with the addition of free weights. Intervals When it comes to burning calories, interval workouts are very…
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Men’s health: Starting with the brain
Are you, like so many others, finding yourself getting a little lax in the memory department? If so, this is likely linked to the natural path of aging. The fact of the matter is that as we age, our brain capacity decreases due to the natural death of brain cells. However, exercise and fitness have been shown to help alleviate and, at times, even reverse the effects of cognitive decline. The two mechanisms behind the brain boost: Improvement of blood flow to the brain: Reduced blood flow can lead to starvation/ poor perfusion of the cells in the brain, causing “hypoxia” known as oxygen starvation. In the process, essential nutrients…
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Can I offer you some lemon water?
Why should you drink lemon water? It’s an excellent idea to consider adding lemon water to your daily self-care routine. Lemons contain vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into an 8 oz. glass or cup of water (lukewarm is recommended). Drink it first thing in the morning, and wait 15 to 30 minutes to have breakfast. This will ensure that you receive its full benefit. Here are three: 1. Detoxes your system The lemon drink helps to flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function. This, in turn, stimulates your liver. 2. Reduces inflammation. If you…
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More on your core…
I just read this Harvard Health article which serves as a nice follow-up to How’s your core.