Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March 18,2013

Remember that crusty old high school coach or phys. ed. teacher whose remedy for any injury no matter how serious was a gruff “Walk it off”?Well, that advice might be well taken with regard to one of our most deadly diseases: colorectal cancer.Now understand that we are actually talking about two separate conditions here; cancer of the col...

Should I exercise while pregnant?

March 18,2013

Should I exercise while pregnant?That’s a question asked by many women as they move along the path toward motherhood.Well, the answer is yes. Perhaps a qualified yes after consultation with your physician. But if done carefully, there are a lot of positive outcomes for you and your baby to be gained from physical activity.How much? In 2008, ...

The Glycemic Index – Highs and Lows

February 19,2013

The glycemic index is a value given to different foods based on the time period in which it takes one’s blood sugar (glucose) to rise once the food has been eaten. This value is between 1 and 100. Foods with higher numbers raise blood sugar more quickly than foods with lower numbers. High blood sugar can lead to intense thirst, excessive uri...

Eat Your Heart Out

January 28,2013

We are now well into 2013 and hopefully many people are still committed to their New Year’s goals of exercising more and eating healthier. When trying to stick to a healthy diet, many of us often feel confined to eating at home and are hesitant to eat out at a restaurant because of the fear of overindulging in unhealthy food choices. However...

Work Your Heart Out!

January 28,2013

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate intensity exercise each week. You can break this up however you choose. You can aim for 30 minutes of exercise, 5 days in a week. If 30 minutes of consecutive exercise seems overwhelming, it is equally beneficial to break up your ...

Diabetes...Are You At Risk?

March 18,2013

Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes– and 7 million of them don’t even know it….could you be one of them?There are two major types of diabetes- type 1, which used to be called juvenile diabetes, and type 2, which usually affects adults. Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common, and unfortunately, it’s being seen in more young peo...