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supplementREVIEW
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chiroTALK
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by brandonLEWIS
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If you are looking for inspiration, look no further than the 16th President of the Magazine on: USA: Abraham Lincoln. He didn't start off all that successful. In fact, he failed in his attempt at running a business. But Lincoln's life is a terrific story of never letting failure come in the way of realising your goals. You probably know of Lincoln as a great President. But do you know of the several failures he endured before getting there? Lincoln tried to get into Law school, but failed. He borrowed money to start a business, and went bankrupt. He got fired from his job. He lost eight different elections. But none of this deterred him. He kept trying, kept doing his best. And finally became one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen. Next time you find disappointment and failure staring at you, think like Lincoln. His life and his words of wisdom could be excellent allies. Here are two quotes from Lincoln, worth remembering. "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other." "The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."
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Cherries Help Ease Arthritis Pain For those who suffer from arthritis and gout, you will be relieved to find out that adding cherries to your diet can greatly decrease the intense pain associated with those ailments. Excess uric acid in the blood is the culprit behind the excruciating pain that causes swelling, tenderness and inflammation. A study done by the USDA found that uric acid can be reduced by as much as 15 percent by eating 2 cups of Bing cherries. Cherries can also help reduce painful inflammation by decreasing the amount of C-reactive protein produced. So add a little zing to your diet by choosing Bing cherries.
Does Fasted Cardio Really Burn More Fat? Is fasted cardio a good way to burn fat? The answer is yes and the answer is also no. It’s effective, but it’s not sustainable. Some studies have found that exercising in a fasted state can burn almost 20 percent more fat compared to exercising with fuel in the tank. Why? Once we eat, insulin (which regulates the breakdown of fat) increases in our body. And, according to some research, higher insulin levels have been shown to suppress fat metabolism by up to 22 percent. However, research has demonstrated that fasted cardio does not increase fat burning over a 24-hour period. While your muscles adapt to using more fat when you exercise, you don’t actually lose more fat overall on the days that you exercise compared to days that you don’t. Another study suggests that ingesting carbs before working out increases the post-exercise “afterburn” effect more than the fasted state. That means more calories burned throughout the day, not just during your sweat session.
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Depression: stepping
out of your comfort zone As painful as it is, depression can be come comfortable in a “devil you know” kind of way. You know what to expect, for the most part. You know the pain, you’re in the pain, you can predict that tomorrow will be more of the same. The idea of stepping out of this comfort zone can be quite anxiety provoking. Steven Hayes, a psychologist said, “If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’re always going to get what you’ve always gotten.” So, if you find you’re able to do something (even very slightly) different, congratulate yourself. There’s a good chance whatever you’re experiencing will come with anxiety, because anxiety accompanies uncertainty. Anxiety may be telling you you’re stepping out of the familiar routine of depression, so acknowledge your courage and try to bring such experiences forward in your journey.
To Walk or Run for Fat Loss
While walking can provide many of the same health benefits associated with running, recent research suggests running may be the better bet for those looking to shed some pounds. Unsurprisingly, people expend two-and-a-half times more energy running than walking, whether that’s on the track or on the treadmill . So for a 160-lb person, running burns about 800 calories an hour compared to about 300 calories walking. And that equates to a pretty sizable slice of pizza. More interesting, a recent study found that even when runners and walkers expended equal amounts of energy (meaning walkers spent more time exercising and covered greater distances), runners still lost more weight.
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Obesity Childhood obesity is a serious, growing epidemic, cutting across all categories of race, ethnicity, family income and locale. Obesity rates tripled in the past 30 years, a trend that means, for the first time in our history, American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents. Additionally, we spend $150 billion every year to treat obesity-related conditions, with childhood health care costs rapidly increasing that number. Researchers have estimated that 16.9 percent of children and adolescents ages 2 to 9 are obese, and 31.7 percent are overweight. This translates to more than 12 million children and adolescents who are obese, and more than 23 million who are overweight. Alarmingly, the obesity problem is starting at an even earlier age, with researchers estimating that 21.2 percent of children only ages 2 to 5 already
obese or overweight, a percentage that has more than doubled during the past three decades. The obesity rate for children ages 6 to 11 has also more than quadrupled – from 4.2 to 19.6 percent – as well as tripled for adolescents ages 12 to 19 – from 4.6 to 18.1 percent – over the past four decades. Some populations are more likely to be obese or live in unhealthy environments than others. Lower-income individuals, Blacks, Latinos, American Indians and those living in the southern part of the United States are among those affected more by obesity than their peers. Many of these communities have access to half as many supermarkets as the wealthiest areas. Communities with high levels of poverty are also significantly less likely to have places where children can be physically active, such as parks, green spaces, and bikes paths and lanes.
Tips to Keep Kids A c t i v e Making smart food choices is only one part of the obesity-prevention picture. Getting kids into the habit of being physically active early is also important.
nificantly less likely to be overweight than kids who sit in front of the tube for four hours or more.
Get them outside. Just about any outdoor activity --
Encourage infant and tod- playing tag, riding a tricycle, throwing a ball -- will help your youngster dler activity. According to a recent report from the National Association of Sport and Physical Activity, many infants and toddlers are confined too much in playpens, strollers, and infant seats. Allow lots of time for active play and plenty of room for baby to move around so he can practice rolling and crawling skills. Let toddlers walk instead of ride in strollers whenever possible.
Limit TV time. Kids younger than 2 are already averaging more than two hours of total screen time (including videos and computer games) daily. Restricting your child's TV watching can be an effective way to downsize weight problems. "Studies show that children who watch less than two hours of television per day are sig-
burn calories. Shoo kids into the yard or plan daily trips to the local park or playground. Also getting a pet will help. Most kids will want to help walk the dog or play outside with Rover.
Exercise as a family. It's no secret that kids enjoy any-
thing more when their parents join them. Elaine of Metairie, keeps Nerf balls in the car for impromptu park outings and says "follow the leader" has become a regular family game. "As I skip, hop, and twirl around, my kids imitate me," says the mom of 3year-old Tyler and 4year-old Shelby. "They think it's fun, but it's also exercise." Christine of Covington plans family vacations with fitness in mind. "I make sure our trips incorporate activities like hiking and walking," says Wells, mother to Ben, 5, Jack, 3, and Madison, 2. Overall, the sooner you get your little one on the road to exercising and eating well, the better. If you wait until your child is already obese, you'll have a real challenge on your hands. Taking obesity-prevention steps early means a healthier, happier child now and in the years to come.
supplementREVIEW by: mikeMILLS “Detoxify your body with a Natural Cleanse� Millions of Americans will be consuming processed foods and calorie filled meals during the holidays over the next month and a half, one way to stay a step ahead of the game is to naturally cleanse the body before and after holiday binge eating. Detoxifying all the major organs with a complete body cleanse will help prevent undesired weight gain and flush out toxins. Many 100% all natural cleanse kits are available that contain ingredients that will cleanse the colon, digestive system, heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. When choosing a cleanse be careful to read the ingredients closely to make sure that is has the necessary blend of fiber, herbs, diuretics and natural laxatives to ensure that the entire
body is completely purged of unwanted toxins and chemicals that have built up over time. Psyllium Husk is a popular source of fiber in most cleanses packs that maintains proper GI (gastrointestinal) function and relieves constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and diarrhea. Flaxseed oil promotes regularity and helps to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) while increase good cholesterol (HDL). Aloe Vera and cape aloe aids in digestion, soothes stomach discomfort and is a vital component in maintaining a healthy colon. Black Walnut oxygenates the blood to kill parasites and is anti-fungal. Goldenseal and dandelion root are used as a natural diuretic to help flush excess subcutaneous water from under the
skin. Senna leaf extract is a natural herbal laxative that is commonly used in cleanser kits to aid in a full body flush. These key ingredients should be the foundation of a proper natural cleanse. The most common length of time to perform a natural cleanse is one week. During this time period it is recommended that a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables is consumed and to limit the intake of simple carbohydrates (sugar) and saturated fats. Fried foods should be avoided all together as well as red meat. A low calorie, low carbohydrate, and low fat protein shake is acceptable as a substitute to high pro-
tein meals such as chicken, fish, or beef during the week long cleanse. A 100% whey isolate protein shake is recommended due to its high absorption rate and is easily dissolved in water. At least six to eight ounces of water should be consumed eight to ten times daily for a minimum of seven days. Limit alcohol consumption to decrease the chance of dehydration while on a cleanse due to the natural diuretics included in most cleanse packs. Five to ten pounds of weight loss is common with most natural seven day cleanse kits, making it a great way to “kick start” a weight loss program for the New Year. Remember to keep
calorie dense meals to a minimum during the holidays and the cleanse will be even that more effective. 7 day cleanse kits can be found in local health food and vitamin stores and should be on everyone’s wish list for a healthy Holiday season!
Mike Mills is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, has a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), and 10+ years experience in the Vitamin and Supplement Industry.
runnersCORNER Running Five Minutes a day Running for as little as five minutes a day could significantly lower a person’s risk of dying prematurely, according to a large-scale new study of exercise and mortality. The findings suggest that the benefits of even small amounts of vigorous exercise may be much greater than experts had assumed. In recent years, moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, has been the focus of a great deal of exercise science and most exercise recommendations. The government’s formal 2008 exercise guidelines, for instance, suggest that people should engage in about 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week. Almost as an afterthought, the recommendations point out that half as much, or about 15 minutes a day of vigorous exercise, should be equally beneficial. But the science to support that number had been relatively paltry, with few substantial studies having
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carefully tracked how much vigorous exercise is needed to reduce disease risk and increase lifespan. Even fewer studies had looked at how small an amount of vigorous exercise might achieve that same result. So for the new study, published Monday in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from Iowa State University, the University of South Carolina, the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La., and other institutions turned to a huge database maintained at the Cooper Clinic and Cooper Institute in Dallas. For decades, researchers there have been collect-
dragon’sCORNER ing information about the health of tens of thousands of men and women visiting the clinic for a check-up. These adults, after completing extensive medical and fitness examinations, have filled out questionnaires about their exercise habits, including whether, how often and how speedily they ran. From this database, the researchers chose the records of 55,137 healthy men and women ages 18 to 100 who had visited the clinic at least 15 years before the start of the study. Of this group, 24 percent identified themselves as runners, although their typical mileage and pace varied widely. The researchers then checked death records for these adults. In the intervening 15 or so years, almost 3,500 had died, many from heart disease. But the runners were much less susceptible than the nonrunners. The runners’ risk of dying from any cause was 30 percent lower than that for the nonrunners, and their risk of dying from heart disease was 45 percent lower than for nonrunners, even when the researchers adjusted for being overweight or for smoking (although not many of the runners smoked). And even overweight smokers who ran were less likely to die prematurely than people who did not run, whatever their weight or smoking habits. As a group, runners gained about three extra years of life compared with those adults who never ran. Remarkably, these benefits were about the same no matter how much or little people ran. Those who hit the paths for 150 minutes or more a week, or who were particularly speedy, clipping off six-minute miles or better, lived longer than those who didn’t run. But they didn’t live significantly longer those who ran the least, including people running as little as five or 10 minutes a day at a leisurely pace of 10 minutes a mile or slower. “We think this is really encouraging news,” said Timothy Church, a professor at the Pennington Institute who holds the John S. McIlHenny Endowed Chair in Health Wisdom and co-authored the study. “We’re not talking about training for a marathon,” he said, or even for a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) race. “Most people can fit in five minutes a day of running,” he said, “no matter how busy they are, and the benefits in terms of mortality are remarkable.” But “there’s not necessarily something magical about running, per se,” Dr. Church said. Instead, it’s likely that exercise intensity is the key to improving longevity, he said, adding, “Running just happens to be the most convenient way for most people to exercise intensely.”
The Truth About Degenerative Disc Disease garyDRAGON Degenerative disc disease (DDD), despite the name, is not a disease but a deterioration of the discs of the spine. It occurs over a period of time, resulting in neck or back pain and other musculoskeletal and neurological symptoms. The cervical and lumbar regions of the spine are susceptible to damage due to increased movement capabilities. Constant motion over time results in the wear and tear of the discs. Most patients report muscle spasms, tingling, pain from long duration sitting or standing, or pain that is triggered by an activity. Any activity that triggers pain in the neck or lower back should be ceased immediately. If there is no relief with rest, consult with a physical therapist. Early intervention could save you from further damage to the disc, muscles and ligaments. Physical therapy helps treat the underlying factors such as the instability of the intervertebral joints and the associated inflammation. Your physician may recom-
mend prescription medication to provide relief. Once the pain is reduced, specific exercises and specialized physical therapy techniques are utilized to achieve lasting relief. Physical therapy will improve blood circulation to the affected region and reduce pain by facilitating the release of endorphin (pain relief chemicals naturally produced by the body). The long-term goal is to reestablish range of motion over time and assist in recovery. Call our office without delay if you are at risk of developing DDD. If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with DDD, a physical therapy program, is critical for recovery. We’ll identify the cause and extent of injury and develop a plan to restore you with a healthy and functional spine. Action Physical Therapy will get your “BACK” into Action!
Gary Dragon, owner of Action Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, has a Master’s & Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Gary has 13 years of experience specializing in orthopedic and sports related injuries.
healthyEATS Whole Wheat Pancakes robHOWELL This is a great way to start your day that will keep you satisfied and can be made the day before and heated in the toaster. This recipe can be modified to fit your taste very easily. If you don’t like the fruit or nut you can omit them from the recipe. I like to make the banana nut version of this and it taste great! I you need more protein you could serve this with some scrambled egg whites and turkey bacon! This is also a great recipe for the kids to help make with you. This recipe is for a family of 4 and can be cut in half.
To Make: Heat a griddle or large skillet and spray with non-stick spray. Combine all the dry ingredients and mix them together and then add the eggs, milk, agave nectar and vanilla. Mix until all are combined and smooth. The last thing you add is the fruit and nuts, mix until they are just incorporated. Cook until they are brown and the middle of the pancake is fully cooked! Serve with sugar free syrup or just fruit preserves and enjoy!
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour or brown rice flour 4 tsp baking powder 4 egg whites 2 ¼ cup skim milk (may need a l/4 cup more for consistency) ¾ tsp salt
2 tbsp agave nectar ½ cup nuts (pecans or walnuts) ½ cup protein powder (optional) 2 tsp vanilla ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup fresh fruit (like bananas or blue berries)
Time-Outs by: dr kristinSMITH Stretches Every Runner Should Do
by: Dr. Larry T. McEwen Senior Pastor, Northshorechurch.net
Running is a great form of exercise. It provides the body with an excellent opportunity for improving cardiovascular fitness, but can be tough on the joints and muscles of the lower extremities. Stretching is a great way to prevent the aches and pains some runners can experience. Here are a few all runners should do. The calf muscle is often prone to a pull or strain. Stand about an arm’s-length from the wall. Lean forward and place both hands on the wall about shoulder width apart. Extend one foot behind you with one heel on the ground and one foot closer to the wall. Lean into the wall with your hips until you feel a stretch in the calf of the extended leg. Hold this stretch for about 30 seconds and change sides. The IT band runs along the outside of the thigh. IT band syndrome, a common running injury, is generally due to inflammation and irritation of this band. To stretch, stand with your left leg crossed in front of your right leg. With your right arm extending overhead, reach to the left. Put your left hand on your hip. Push slightly on your left hip until you feel a slight stretch along the right side of your torso, hip, upper thigh and knee. Hold 20 to 30 seconds and change sides. To stretch the quadriceps, stand on one leg (grab onto something solid for support). Bend your knee and bring your heel toward your buttock. Reach for your ankle with your hand. Stand up straight and feel a slight pull along the front of your thigh and hip. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, release and repeat on the other leg. Be careful not to strain your knee – the goal is not to touch your heel to the buttock, but rather to stretch the thigh. Tightness in the low back and hamstrings is often related to muscle pain and stiffness in runners. This stretch helps maintain good running form and reduces the risk of stiffness, pain and injury. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front with knees straight. In a slow, steady movement, lean forward at the hips, keep your knees straight and slide your hands up your legs to your feet. Extend as far as you can, and flex your feet slightly to increase the stretch. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, release and repeat two to three times. Try these stretches and prevent the aches and pains runners can experience. As always, consult your healthcare provider to make sure these stretches are appropriate for you. Happy and healthy trails to you!
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Time-outs are most notable in the sport of football. A well-timed time-out can be a game winner in the right circumstances. Other athletic pursuits utilize time-outs, but under other names and for different reasons. In weight lifting you have rest periods in-between sets. The length of these rest periods differ depending on your particular goal: strength training, endurance training or growth training. You also have to have times of rest in-between workouts. Muscles heal and build during theses times of rest! Marathon runners need breaks as well. Experts say a runner should do easy running for at least seven weeks after the race and should allow 16 weeks in-between marathons. Now I know there are different opinions on all this, and beside that, what does this have to do with spiritual fitness? Glad you asked! Spiritually, mentally and emotionally, life can sometimes be as brutal as a marathon. To heal and build our spiritual
strength we need time-outs, rest periods, and well-timed breaks. God knew this and instructed His people to rest once every seven days. And listen to this ancient bit of wisdom found in a conversation Jesus had with his disciples: Mark 6:31-32 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. One last thing: When you’re taking a time-out to heal and build, remember good nutrition is a must, physically and spiritually. So grab some spiritual nourishment during your break by reading God’s Word, a good devotional book, an inspirational blog, or by listening to some uplifting music. It’ll help keep you spiritually fit and ready for life’s next marathon.
Back row, from left: Lisa Lambert, Dr. Miguel Aguilera, DR Mace Scott, Casey Maenza, Eric Chown, Ron Wells Front row, from left: Memory Edwards, Devin Derbes and Kelly Alberado
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This fall, New Orleans gained a comprehensive new health and wellness venue that is setting the new standard in the industry. Chronos Body, Health & Wellness, founded by Dr. Mace Scott and Dr. Miguel Aguilera, combines a plethora of fitness, nutrition and beauty resources under one Metairie roof — from a state-of-the art 24-hour fitness center with live and virtual classes and personal trainers on staff to physician supervised weightloss programs, day-spa offerings and medical-spa services.
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his is a new concept, and it is the whole package,” Dr. Scott says. “We want to be more than just a fitness center. We have packages adding in spa services, packages adding in laser skin treatments and so many more options. Of course, the fitness center has top-of-the-line equipment — and we’re working on building our outdoor fitness programs for rowing, boot camp and cycling.” The concept for Chronos came about organically, when Dr. Scott sought treatment for a skin condition from medical aesthetician Lisa Lambert. Lambert proposed working together, and “One thing just led to another,” Dr. Scott says. Soon enough, he and Dr. Aguilera were searching for a space to house Chronos. The partners knew that a whole-body wellness center would be a huge boon to New Orleans, helping some locals find balance between the city’s party-packed lifestyle and a healthier path. “We decided we would do it, but not because we wanted to make a profit,” he says.
>>> BREAK A SWEAT AT CHRONOS FITNESS CENTER Chronos’ 24-hour fitness center is the centerpiece of its spacious facility. Here, you’ll find group classes that incorporate a
wide variety of movements, including invigorating options, like yoga, Pilates and barre, as well as more intense workout options, like TRX and cross-training. With a robust group-fitness class schedule, and a range of topof-the-line cardio and strength training equipment, the 7,000-square-foot space eliminates the need to break a sweat anywhere else. “Exercise has been shown to reduce stress levels,” Dr. Scott says. “Here, you can work out, shower and go straight to the spa to really boost that effect.” The center is also among the first fitness centers in New Orleans to offer a range of outdoor, on-site classes, like rowing, boot camp and spinning, on its airy patio. “We’ll be the only ones,” Dr. Scott says. “The space that we’re going to build next year is bigger.” Those who can’t get to the gym during traditional hours can still benefit from group classes with the Chronos Fitness on Demand program — a virtual fitness service that gives members the option to take virtual classes any hour of the day or night. “It’s virtual fitness for things like aerobics and spinning,” Dr. Scott explains. Whether members prefer to work out at non-peak hours, or just need to work their workouts around a busy schedule, Fitness on Demand classes provide the instruction of a group class without the need to be at the gym at a certain time. Finally, key-card entry and security systems help ensure safety no matter what time members want to work out.
>>> WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH YOUR WELLNESS COACH Chronos’ wellness coaches teach the center’s group classes, and they’re also available to work individually with members. New member orientation includes a free training session so members can experience what it’s like to work one-on-one with a coach. “Our wellness coaches are kind of a concierge service for our clients — helping make sure they’re keeping up with their workouts, helping coach them to come to courses and come to the gym,” Dr. Scott says. “We’re not the typical big fitness center where there’s 50 people in a class. It’s more intimate, more one-on-one. Get to know your coach, and your coach gets to know you.”
>>> DISCOVER THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY AT CHRONOS MED SPA Because exercise is just one element of total-body wellness, Chronos also integrates nutrition and weightloss management programs, results-oriented medicalspa services and relaxing day-spa services into its
extensive offerings. “It’s more of a lifestyle change,” Dr. Scott says. “We’re giving people the option and ability to help them focus on changing their bad habits and become healthier.” One highlight of the Chronos Med Spa is a highly effective, FDAapproved procedure to slim down body fat. CoolSculpting, a treatment that works by freezing subcutaneous fat cells, requires zero surgery or downtime. “It’s a very unique procedure, and it works incredibly well,” Dr. Scott says. “You have the procedure, and you go back to work.” At the Med Spa, medical aestheticians Lambert and Eris Khalil work with clients to improve skin texture and concerns. High-tech laser treatments, microdermabrasion and chemical peels smooth the skin’s surface and can ameliorate age-related skin concerns, while dermal fillers like Botox, Dysport and Juvederm can lend a more youthful appearance.The goal, according to Dr. Scott, is rejuvenation inside and out. “Our aestheticians change people’s skin — and how they feel about it,” he says.
>>> EXPERIENCE LUXURY AND RELAXATION AT CHRONOS DAY SPA A range of day-spa offerings complements Chronos’ medicalspa treatments and state-of-the-art fitness center. Facial services range from acne treatments to hydrating facials and masks; cosmetologists also offer luxury nail-care services for both men and women, with a huge selection of polishes available, including organic, acrylic and gel options. Licensed massage therapists are also on hand to incorporate aromatherapy, reflexology, hot stones and more into customized, tension-relieving massages. “Receiving massage therapy helps members get the most out of the time they spend in the fitness center,” Dr. Scott says.
>>> BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CHRONOS COMMUNITY More than anything, Chronos aims to create a community of health-conscious members who support and motivate each other. Plenty of shared spaces, including comfortable lounges, offer members the chance to get to know each other. The center also plans to offer wellness-focused events, like cooking demonstrations, special fitness classes and nutrition instruction. Chronos’ flexible membership plans mean that there’s an option for everyone. “We see what we can do for the community,” Dr. Scott says. “We’re just very excited about bringing this whole thing together.”
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I started CrossFit a year and half ago. Since starting CrossFit I have lost about 30 lbs and the inches are endless. CrossFit has taught me how to be physically and emotionally strong. Finish Strong CrossFit isn't just the gym I workout at it's my second home and its members have become my family. Like most 36-year olds, I was once a person who would occasionally sign up for the gym, stick to it for a while, and then let it fall by the wayside. After watching my wife have a year of success doing CrossFit, I decided to try it with her. Here we are, two years later, and I have broken and surpassed records set in my twenties. From running my first race (which was a half-marathon), to being able to perform difficult gymnastics maneuvers on rings, to being able to squat multiples of my body weight. I have done things I never dreamed I would be doing at this stage in my life. And with my increased fitness also came an increased physique, as well as an enhanced ability to focus and stay on task in other areas of life. Being physically fit has changed my life, and I would not be where I am today if it were not for the engagement, encouragement, and support I get from the community that stems from Finish Strong CrossFit. My name is Cindy, I'm a 51 year old grandmother and I'm in the best shape of my life. About a year and a half ago my son convinced me to start CrossFit. We visited Finish Strong and I was in! Now I'm 40 pounds lighter and leaner than I've ever been in my life. Thanks to my CrossFit family I'm strong inside and out!
On the
Edge
by: travisMANNY
Most of us have experienced feelings of worry, excitement or dread when dealing with life issues such as a job promotion or layoff, an upcoming special event or stress triggered by the holiday season. These events probably caused your heart to race, your body to perspire, your appetite to decrease or increase, and your stomach to become filled with knots or butterflies. This is anxiety, a common reaction that most people deal with at some point. Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million U.S. adults aged 18 and older. They are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering receive treatment. People with anxiety disorders Are three to five times more likely to require a visit to the doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders. Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality and life events. Left untreated, these disorders can dramatically reduce productivity and significantly diminish quality of life..
POSTPARTUM ANXIETY A woman’s excessive worry about her baby, her actions and her ability to take care of the baby.
Many people with an anxiety disorder also have a cooccurring illness, such as bipolar disorder, eating disorders, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), sleep disorders or substance abuse.
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Treatment
Repeated, intrusive and unwanted thoughts or rituals that seem impossible to control.
Anxiety disorders are treated with medication, psychotherapy, or both. Before treatment begins, a doctor must evaluate whether the symptoms are caused by an anxiety disorder or a physical problem, and determine if there are any co-occurring conditions. Sometimes people must try several different treatments or combinations of treatment before they find the one that works for them.
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorders are illnesses that cause people to feel frightened, distressed and uneasy for no apparent reason for at least six months. Oftentimes, they have unrealistic worries that dominate their thinking and interfere with daily functioning at work or school, in social activities and in relationships. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), GAD affects about 6.8 million American adults, including twice as many women as men. The disorder develops gradually and can begin at any point in life, although the years of highest risk are between childhood and middle age. Many with this diagnosis tend to always expect disaster and constantly worry about health, money, family, work or school. Physical symptoms that often accompany GAD include fatigue, trouble concentrating, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, nausea, having to go to the bathroom frequently, feeling out of breath and hot flashes.
Persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event such as war, rape, child abuse, natural disasters, etc.
PHOBIA Extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual danger; the fear leads to avoidance of objects or situations and can cause people to limit their lives.
SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER Extreme fear of being scrutinized and judged by others in social or performance situations.
Exercise Tips • Set small daily goals and aim for frequent and consistent workouts
Other Common Anxiety Disorders
• Exercise while listening to music or an audio book
PANIC DISORDER
• Recruit an “exercise buddy” to help you maintain the exercise routine
Sudden feelings of panic or terror that strike repeatedly and without warning.
• Be patient with your exercise program and gradually build stamina and coordination
Exercise and Good Nutrition Research shows that exercise is beneficial in warding off stress and managing some symptoms of anxiety. One study showed that people who exercised regularly had a 25 percent reduction in their risk for depression and anxiety disorders over a five-year period. The ADAA suggests that a 10- to 15-minute walk or exercise such as swimming, biking, running, tennis or dancing may be just as effective in relieving anxiety as a 45-minute workout.
Eating foods rich in B vitamins, including tuna, cauliflower, mustard greens, spinach, whole grains, liver, carrots and garlic, red and green peppers, cod, salmon and asparagus can help elevate your mood and decrease anxiety. Avoiding coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, pastries, white bread, white rice, and alcohol is also recommended. If you are living with an anxiety disorder, it is important to seek the assistance of a health or mental health professional. Following a nutrition plan is helpful for reducing anxiety, but it is not intended as a cure on its own.
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When we talk about cleansing the body, we can be referring to
a number of different things. There are so many ways to clean out and flush the body of toxins, pollutants and junk. One of the best ways to do this, of course, is to alter your diet. A diet that is heavy in saturated fats and white, nutrient-robbing flours and sugars will leave you feeling sluggish, tired and irritable. This is the body’s way of telling you that it is not clean. It’s important to listen to your body and heed its warnings. If you’re experiencing a noticeable lack of energy and aren’t feeling like yourself, it’s time to take action and regain your body’s natural, balanced state. Luckily, there are several all-natural supplements that can cleanse the body from the inside
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out.teach better form so there is no burnout with muscles or joints and a healthier community. IAFPros fitness trainings are held in the Metro New Orleans area throughout the year. Log onto IAFPros.com to find the certification choice that will help you to enrich the lives in your fitness community. Toxins and harmful contaminants are typically ingested by way of fast food, junk food or exposure to environmental pollutants. You can start to rid the body of these toxins by eliminating these foods from your diet, and eating a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. To bolster your dietary efforts and cleanse your body faster, you can take certain supplements.
Green Tea Supplements
Dandelion Supplements
One such supplement is green tea. Green tea is a superb antioxidant that has been used for centuries. This antioxidant powerhouse has only recently gained mainstream attention in the United States. Some experts even estimate that green tea has ten times the antioxidant properties of fruits and vegetables! Drinking just one or two cups of green tea per day can help your body fight off infections and diseases naturally. It works by modifying the body’s metabolism, so that it’s able to ward off and detoxify chemicals that would otherwise remain harmful inside the body. The polyphenols found in green tea literally scour the body internally for any cell-damaging free radicals, and when they are found, they destroy them. Green tea is a natural, easy way to cleanse your body of cancercausing agents and other harmful contaminants.
Another herb that works along the same lines as milk thistle is dandelion. Dandelion is also notable for its natural liver cleansing proper ties, and has been used in liver treatment as well as preliminary diabetes treatment and gall bladder cleansing. This herb also acts as an anti-inflammatory. It can further be used as a diuretic, and tends to help people eliminate greater amounts of toxins through the loss of urine. If you supplement with dandelion, be sure to drink plenty of water to flush out toxins even faster and to make up for the water loss you may experience.
Milk Thistle Supplements Another great cleansing supplement that can help revitalize the body is an herb called milk thistle. It is a flowering herb that is related to the daisy and ragweed, believe it or not. Milk thistle is best known for its use as an all natural liver cleanser, and can be a good alternative for treatment of cirrhosis, gallbladder disorders, jaundice and hepatitis. T h e main ingredient found in milk thistle is silymarin, which acts as both an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory; therefore, milk thistle is quite useful in cleansing the body (and particularly the liver) even if you do not have any of the conditions listed above. It has even been suggested that milk thistle can cleanse and help to restore the liver of people who have a history of alcohol abuse. Because alcohol and sugar are very closely related, there has also been some discussion as to whether milk thistle might be useful in diabetes treatment. Regardless, it is quite beneficial for the average person who wants to cleanse their body of everyday toxins. You can take this herb in capsule form or in a tincture, and use it as a daily supplement.
“Toxins and harmful contaminants are typically ingested by way of fast food, junk food or exposure to environmental pollutants. You can start to rid the body of these toxins by eliminating these foods from your diet, and eating a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. “
Burdock Root Supplements One last herbal supplement that can complete your cleanse is burdock or burdock root. Burdock is actually one of four ingredients in a popular herbal tea mixture called Essiac that is sold as an alternative treatment for cancer patients. It is also used to treat diabetes and other gastrointestinal diseases. Even if you do not suffer from any of these maladies, burdock is a wonderful additional herb to add to your cleansing routine. Before you start cleansing your blood and organs with these teas and herbs, be sure to check with your doctor, especially if you take other medications that may interact with these herbs. After all, these supplements work because they are potent. So as long as your doctor gives it the thumbs up, here’s to a cleaner, healthier and revitalized you!
by: lisaBOLOGNA
Heather Weaver & Dareen Lynch
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Everyone is looking for a way to stay out of a fitness rut, but we often find ourselves hitting a wall. North Cypress Fitness has developed a program for all levels of fitness to break the monotony of workouts.The U. P. training system incorporates Hiit training, rope training, suspension training, Synergy cross training, and Crossfit all in one program in a state of the art facility on the second floor of its main location in Hammond. The small group training offers personal training attention with small group motivation at a low monthly fee, with a wide variety of high intensity classes that yield fast results-confidence, dedication, and consistency alongside weight loss, increased strength & flexibility, and overall conditioning. Crossfit Director Heather Weaver says, "we wanted to create a workout program that would challenge every member and add another dimension to their fitness program. I know that many members are hesitant to try programs such as Crossfit, because they are intimidated. We wanted to make it more approachable, so we incorporated multiple programs all in one center so U. P. members could choose as many classes as they like, at their own pace and level." At the core of the system is the team of certified instructors, a highly trained team of enthusiastic champions that are intent on helping you reach your fitness goals and challenging you with ever changing workouts that keep you engaged and surprised. Passionate about health and fitness, this team of coaches will help to assess your fitness level, guide you towards the class formats that fit best, train you to practice using your best form and alignment, and encourage you towards pushing you past your comfort zone. Fitness director, (insert name), says the program was created to encourage, support, and to coach participants towards their goals in an environment where everyone feels included, from the first time student to the seasoned cross fitter. They've seen a strong sense of community form-even amongst their own team members who stay after their work shifts are over so they can take an U. P. class. "I love that I've seen members and employees taking class formats that they would have never tried before. In this program, so many people have gone outside of their 'usual' and tried something new-and fallen in love it." This is exactly the intention of the program-to offer something new and to provide the environment that creates that sense of intrepidness towards new fitness frontiers, such as the yoga student trying Hiit or the new mom trying CrossFit. With the most diverse specialized classes and equipment under one program at a very affordable price, the U. P. Training System has everything a member needs to stay fully engaged and motivated towards any fitness goal, at any stage of life.
"We wanted to create a workout program that would challenge every member and add another dimension to their fitness program. I know that many members are hesitant to try programs such as Crossfit, because they are intimidated. We wanted to make it more approachable, so we incorporated multiple programs all in one center so U. P. members could choose as many classes as they like, at their own pace and level." Heather Weaver
Heather Hoda & Kelly Hoover The Workout: Synergy 360 Challenge level: high
The Workout: RopeFit Challenge level: High
Experience level: beginner to advanced
Experience level: beginner to advanced
How it works: one of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, Synergy 360 offers group training circuits that prepare the beginner for the more intense class formats and challenges the advanced student with weight training, cardio, rowing machines, TRX Suspension & Rip training, plyo, and Hiit all in one center.
How it works: heavy duty rope training encourages strength, power, and endurance
The Workout: Hiit Challenge level: High Experience level: beginner to advanced
The Workout: GRIT Challenge level: High Experience level: beginner to advanced How it works: powerful music, inspirational coaches that workout alongside of you in this Les Mills Hiit Training. Combines strength, plyometrics, and cardio in a 30-minute format.
How it works: High intensity interval training-quick bursts of resistance and cardio sets in a cross training circuit in 30-minutes.
The Workout: Crossfit 1606
The Workout: TRX Challenge level: High
How it works: highly trained, certified coaches help you to safely push past your comfort zone in this very intense workout. In the class we visited, we saw several father/daughter teams, ages ranging from teens to 50's.
Experience level: beginner to advanced How it works: suspension training uses body weight and gravity as resistance, upper or lower body is always suspended challenging the core, flexibility, and balance from all angles.
Challenge level: High Experience level: intermediate to advanced
6 Dog Myths and Facts Think you've got your pup all figured out? Not so fast, if you believe any of these six common myths about dogs. Myth # 1: A warm, dry nose signals a fever The temperature and moistness of your dog's nose has nothing to do with his health, says veterinarian Suzanne Hunter, DVM. The only way to know if he has a fever is to take his temperature (usually with a rectal thermometer). It should be 100102.5 degrees. A better way to tell if your dog is sick is if he's not as hungry or active as usual. Other signs of illness: Vomiting and diarrhea Urinating more or less often than normal Coughing and sneezing Discharge from eyes, ears, or nose
Myth # 2: A dog's mouth is clean and sterile Not even close. Just think about where that mouth has been. Most dogs "are willing to lick their own and other dogs' nether regions, steal cat feces from the litter box for a late night treat, and eat anything they can find on the ground," says veterinarian Julaine Hunter, DVM. Myth # 3: Raw meat is the best diet for dogs This may sound good in theory. But the reality is it's an unbalanced diet that can also be dangerous.
A raw-meat diet can leave dogs short on calcium and other nutrients, says Tina Wismer, DVM. Raw meat is also risky because it can carry harmful bacteria, disease, and parasites. Myth # 4: Dogs can't digest grains "Contrary to popular belief, dogs' digestive systems are quite robust," says Hunter. Corn, rice, and beets aren't just filler. They enhance a dog's diet with essential nutrients and protein when pre-cooked, which is typically the case with commercially-prepared dog foods. "Dogs are omnivores and grains are a healthy part of their diet," Wismer says. Myth # 5: An excited dog is happy to see you "It's very easy to come home to a dog that is jumping, running around, or spinning in circles, and interpret that as the dog being glad you're home. But that's not what's really happening," says Cesar Millan, dog behaviorist and star of the TV series Dog Whisperer.