1.Start Slow
The first 3 - 5 minutes of exercise should be done at a slow pace. This helps to warm up your muscles and reduce the risk of injury. Gradually increase your intensity and duration in your exercise program. A 10 to 15 minute walk at a slow pace may be enough at first. Build up to 30 minutes at a time, 3 - 5 times per week.
2.Use your free time
While watching television, do 2 minutes worth of exercise during the commercials. Take advantages of your breaks at work, a quick walk will not only help you burn calories, but most likely improve your performance at work. Be creative when finding ways to fit exercise into your schedule. READ MORE
Girlfriends, would you agree that if badly sick or injured, you couldn’t continue to support loved ones and pay the bills? Most would likely experience serious financial hardship if their paychecks stopped for more than a few weeks.
Despite this harsh reality, few workers have disability insurance coverage, which replaces a portion of income if they are unable to work due to illness or accident. While many people typically own life insurance, disability insurance is usually the most overlooked and misunderstood forms of insurance. READ MORE
Chef Deborah supports The American Cancer Society with their efforts to maintain a healthy weight to reduce cancer risk. This recipe is from, The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook. Chef Deborah has prepared this recipe it is scrumptious! I want all My Girlfriends to try it.
Chicken and White Bean Soup
Recipe from The Great American Eat Right Cookbook, The American Cancer Society READ MORE
Breast cancer screening means checking a woman’s breasts for cancer before she has signs or symptoms of the disease. When breast cancer is detected early it is easier for doctors to treat.
Today, the best method to detect breast cancer early is with mammograms. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Having regular mammograms can lower your risk of dying from breast cancer. If you are 40 years of age or older, be sure to have a screening mammogram every one to two years. READ MORE
Are your tired for no reason? Having trouble getting up in the morning? Need coffee, colas, and sugary snacks to keep going? Feeling run-down and stressed? It may not be what you think. If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue is a health disorder that can affect any one who has suffered from persistent or severe emotional or physical stress.
The proper functioning of the adrenal glands, even though no bigger than a walnut, ensures resiliency, energy, and endurance. The purpose of the adrenal glands is to enable the body to deal with different types of stress.
- physical
- emotional
- psychological
- environmental
- infectious
These “stress glands” sit on top of the kidneys where the hormones they secrete affect the functioning of every tissue, organ, and gland in the body. Adrenal fatigue occurs when the amount of stress overextends the capacity of the body to compensate and recover from that stress.
Conditions affecting Adrenal Fatigue
- Not getting enough rest and relaxation to enjoy life
- Driving yourself constantly, never satisfied
- Being under constant pressure
- Feeling trapped, helpless, or overwhelmed by repeated difficulties
- Severe or chronic emotional or physical trauma Signs and symptoms of Adrenal fatigue
Signs and symptoms of Adrenal fatigue
- Difficulty getting up in the morning
- Continuing fatigue not relieved by sleep
- Craving for salt or salty foods
- Decreased sex drive
- Decreased ability to handle stress
- Increased time to recover from illness, injury or trauma
- Mild depression, less enjoyment or happiness with life
- Increased PMS symptoms
- Inability to focus
- Memory loss.
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms refer to Dr. James Wilson’s book Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century Stress Syndrome. This book, as well as unique products Dr. Wilson has created to help you recover from adrenal fatigue, is available at MD Custom Rx. For more information please call MD Custom Rx at 414-967-9248.
A lot of people have fears. Getting cancer is one of them.
And why not? Cancer kills over half a million people (more than 560,000) every year. That’s about the entire population of Milwaukee dying annually.
Fear of cancer can be justified though, especially for African-Americans and Hispanic/Latinos. They suffer the most mortality of all races mainly due to a lack of cancer education. READ MORE
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The key to Cooking “Down-Home Healthy” Is a Pantry Stocked with Healthy Ingredients
* Sometimes less tender cuts of meat like round or rump need marinating. To add flavor and
renderize, use an oil-free marinade. Place meat and marinade in a plastic bag and marinate
for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator. Throw away the marinade. Don’t use it for basing while
cooking the meat.
Now that the pantry is stocked,
Here are some healthy cooking techniques:
- Steam your vegetables whenever you can. Use garlic, onions, and herbs for flavor. Use very amounts of butter, cheese, and sauces
- Use more herbs and spices to flavor greens and others dishes. Cut down on the salt. Try adding Spanish onion and black pepper to black-eyed peas.
- Always use low-fat (1% or 2%) or skim milk for cooking instead of whole milk or cream.
- Put away the deep fat fryer. Try boiling, roasting, baking, grilling, braising, or stir-fry with a little oil instead.
Looking back at the ancient beauty rituals of Egyptian and Nubian women, cleanliness, smooth healthy skin and the removal of unwanted body hair was of most importance. It was typical practice to remove hair from the entire body as Egyptian women were known for wearing their robes and skirts open to the waist. For them, the lack of hair was synonymous with cleanliness.
Appearance was an indicator of personal status or political significance and presently, it impacts outside perceptions while affecting our self-esteem, both consciously and subconsciously. Whether we choose to admit it or not, we are affected by the physical changes that come with each stage of life – changes that sometimes require a little professional help to bolster our self confidence. READ MORE
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