September 16, 2009

• Health Care Reform and Wellness

  I really think people are starting to wfiake up and smell the coffee.  Yes, we may not all agree that the health care plan does not have our best interest in mind, but I have seen more people take action with their own health in the last 6 months than ever before. (…)

April 15, 2009

• Latest techniques for treating muscles injuries

  As most of you know I am an avid exerciser and getting a little older each day.  Muscle aches and pains are almost getting to be a daily occurrence.  Some days are worse than others. 
  I came across a technique that has really worked for me in getting me right back into exercising with virtually no down time. 
  Let me first tell you a few very important things:
  1.  If you have issues with bruising or are on a blood thinner - this is not recommended
  2.  The sooner the better - meaning when you are injured go within a few days.  Do not wait weeks
  3.  It is not for the weary.  It is somewhat painful, but in the end, the problem is resolved
  And these are the benefits

  Decreases overall time of treatment
  Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
  Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
  Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
  Continues to engage in everyday activities

  Ok.  The technique is called Graston Hall technique.  Here is the website to find a provider near you. 
  http://www.grastontechnique.com/

April 9, 2009

• The Change of Season - Diet, Exercise, Mindset

  Now it is the optimal time to change your eating habits, exercise routine and even your mindset.  The change of seasons your body craves something new.  So do something new. (…)

March 10, 2009

• Relaxation Training Helps Women With Hot Flashes

  Relaxation training helped relieve hot flashes in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, according to a study published in the April edition of Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (2008; 35 [4], 397-405). (…)

• Keep Herbs Fresh

  Everyone knows fresh herbs are superior to their dried counterparts, but they are also pricey and spoil easily. (…)

• Use Interval Training to Slow Aging

  Want to look and feel younger? (…)

• New Research Finds Six Factors Predictive of Skin Cancer

  Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is a health risk that accounts for more than 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). (…)

February 18, 2009

• Inflammatory Breast Cancer

  This video may tell you something you don't know about breast cancer.
  Click this link to view the video: Inflammatory Breast Cancer

January 8, 2009

• THE ECONOMY OF WELLNESS

  You can’t go anywhere without someone talking about the economy and how the world is going to end any minute. (…)

January 6, 2009

• WHY PERSONAL TRAINERS GET A BAD RAP?

  This morning I was in LA Fitness working out as a guest. I must say it is almost as entertaining as going to an amusement park. (…)

November 21, 2008

• Are Synthetic Drugs Killing Us?

  Prescription Drug "Side Effects", Worse than the disease? (…)

November 15, 2008

• Women, Strength Training And Aging

  By Gail Edgell – owner of Inside Out Wellness
  Many women question the benefits of strength training exercise as they get older possibly because they lack the knowledge of the major benefits that this form of exercise could provide them.  Many women over the age of 30 don't really think about getting older until they get closer to age 50 when the body really starts to change. (…)

November 14, 2008

• Healthy Eating On-the-Go – Part 1

  By Suzanne Monroe, Food Coach, Inside Out Wellness
  Do you anyone who is not busy these days? It’s literally impossible to find someone who says they have extra time on their hands anymore. (…)

November 13, 2008

• HARMONIC LIVING – A Few Key Aspects Part 2

  Click this link for Harmonic Living Part 1
  Your physical being – Your physical self includes many aspects that will make or break you when you are going through menopause or even just being over the age of 40.  We all know the benefits of exercise from a traditional model:  strong bones, clearer mind, increased metabolism, strong heart…the list goes on and on.  But in menopause exercise is imperative to living a fuller life well into your later years. (…)

November 12, 2008

• Vitamins - Are They Safe?

  Are Vitamins Safe? (…)

November 10, 2008

• HARMONIC LIVING – A Few Key Aspects

  By Gail Edgell – Owner of Inside Out Wellness
  Your mind – Think back to when you were a child; you were oblivious to our external surroundings.  Our unconscious mind was being saturated with things all around us and our conscious mind was easy going and from what you remember did not over analyze.  We were not born with fear, worry, disappointed. (…)

• Goodbye Guilty Eating

  By Suzanne Monroe – Inside Out Wellness Food Coach
  Smoothie Recipe
  Have you ever said to yourself “Today is the day I am going to start eating healthier!”? (…)

November 7, 2008

• Posture Perfect - Is it important?

  Perfect Posture - A Personal Trainers Point of View
   
  Take a look around you. How many people have poor posture? Just about everyone you look at. (…)

• Stress — Is it making you sick?

  Does stress really affect your Health?

  How do you sleep?
   
  Stress can push the body out of balance. Stress makes symptoms appear. (…)

September 9, 2008

• Artificial Sweetners - Are they making you fat?

  Do Artificial Sweeteners Make you Fat?

  Have you read that people that use artificial sweeteners are actually gaining more weight than those who eat regular sugar? Interesting isn’t it. (…)