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Cell Phone Danger

Nov 2 at 10:10am by Admin

This is not what we want to hear, but emerging evidence shows a link between cell phone usage and benign and malignant tumors of the salivary gland. A recent report on the American Journal of Epidemiology published findings from Israel. Researchers compared the lifetime cell phone use of 1,300 adults with 500 adults who were newly diagnosed with benign or malignant tumors of the salivary gland.

The results showed a 50% greater risk for such a tumor in heavy cell phone users who held the cell phone on the side of their heads where the tumors developed.

Researchers in Sweden have also recently found a doubling of risk for a tumor of the auditory nerve and potentially deadly brain tumor after 10 years of heavy cell phone use.

On the other side of the coin, the wireless communications industry claims there is no definitive evidence that cell phones pose a health risk. I can remember when the same thing was being said about tobacco. While it is true that the studies to date are not conclusive, it seems that caution is warranted.

Here are some tips you may consider to help reduce your risk of health problems from cell phone usage:

1. Don’t use your cell phone when it’s not necessary. If you have a choice, use a land line.
2. Use the speaker phone mode to keep the body of the phone away from your head.
3. Don’t keep your cell phone near your body at night.
4. Avoid using your cell phone when the signal is weak, because it automatically increases the power output as the phone repeatedly attempts to establish a connection.

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Weight Tips From Jenny

Oct 1 at 5:05am by Lee

Here’s a useful site for those of you looking for some honest weight tips to help you lose weight.

Weight Tips from Jenny

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Medicated Water

Mar 9 at 8:08pm by Lee

The AP did a study recently about the presence of drugs in our drinking water. The report stated:

“A vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation shows.”

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Too Old to Workout - Too Young to Die?

Sep 17 at 9:09pm by Lee

How many times have you heard someone say, “After you hit 40, it’s downhill all the way?” Really? Is that true?

A Nun in her 70s completed the Ironman Triathlon last year for about her 10th consecutive time! In case you don’t know, that’s a 2.4 mile open water swim in the ocean, followed by a 112 mile bicycle ride through the Kona lava fields, followed by a full marathon (26.2 mile run). So drop the “age” excuse. It doesn’t fly.

I’ve known people in their 60s, 70s, even 80s, who still hike mountain trails … play tennis … look fantastic. There is no rule that says you will be less fit after you turn 40.

All it takes is a little more attention to keeping fit. Sure, the body ages — but when you take some care of it, it ages well. You can actually have more energy and be in better shape than you were in your younger years.

There’s no reason to give up on your fitness after a certain age. With a little proper care, your later years can truly be your “golden years.”

To your good health,

Lee

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Relief From the Signs of Menopause

Sep 3 at 8:08pm by Lee

Are you suffering from the signs of menopause? Imagine what it would be like if you could go through menopause with…

* Limited Hot Flash Discomfort
* No Loss Of Sex Drive
* All Of Your Concerns and Questions Answered
* The Support of Your Family and Friends
* Answers To Questions Your Doctor Couldn’t Answer
* A Plan For Conquering Menopause
* An Honest Presentation of Alternative Therapies

If you’ve spent much time searching for information on the internet or in published books about menopause, you know there’s a real lack of practical help for dealing with menopause.

Cathy Taylor has a message for every woman going through menopause. A message of hope, a message of support, and a message of encouragement.

You don’t realize it, but in the next few minutes you’re going to learn how to get back to being the person you used to be.

Click Here for Answers

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Sit Up and Listen!

Aug 27 at 7:07pm by Lee

Peggy W. Brill, a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy has something to say about all those sit-ups and crunches we’ve been doing. And if you think she’s going to say, “Way to go,” you’re in for a surprise.

Ms. Brill is of the opinion that sit-ups and crunches are the worst things you can force your body to do to try to get your abs in shape without damaging the rest of your body. She feels that these exercises can damage your spine and tend to elongate the transverse abdominus (girdle) muscle, causing the lower abdominals to pouch.

For the whole story and to see the alternatives that she recommends for abdominal workouts, take a look at her book, The Core Program - 15 Minutes a Day That Can Change Your Life.

The Core Program

To your good health,

Lee Page

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Too Old to Workout? Think Again!

Aug 25 at 11:11am by Lee

How many times have you heard someone say, “After you hit 40, it’s downhill all the way?” Really? Is that true?

I completed the Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii when I was over 40. A Nun in her 70s completed it this year for about her 10th consecutive time! In case you don’t know, that’s a 2.4 mile open water swim in the ocean, followed by a 112 mile bicycle ride through the Kona lava fields, followed by a full marathon (26.2 mile run). So drop the “age” excuse. It doesn’t fly.

I’ve known people in their 60s, 70s, even 80s, who still hike mountain trails … play tennis … look fantastic. There is no rule that says you will be less fit after you turn 40.

Can you say, “Jack LaLanne.” He’s over 90. Check out his website to see what an inspiration he is to “older” fitness buffs.

All it takes is a little more attention to keeping fit. Sure, the body ages — but when you take some care of it, it ages well. You can actually have more energy and be in better shape than you were in your younger years.

There’s a fantastic book called “Fit Over 40.” The author is in far better shape now than he was in his 30s. Go see for yourself:

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Weight Training for Women - 5 Good Reasons

Aug 23 at 7:07pm by Lee

Recently, researchers have made compelling arguments for the benefits of weight training for women. Even so, it seems that most women refuse to take this information to heart. Most women continue to pursue the “cardio” method to fitness and weight loss. Whatever your reasons for avoiding the weights, if you are a woman, here are five reasons why you need to take strength training seriously.

1. You will be physically stronger without gaining bulk.
2. You will decrease your risk of diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and arthritis.
3. You will improve your attitude and help avoid depression.
4. You will reduce the risk of heart disease.
5. You will reduce your risk of injury and the all too common back pain.

So, you may need to rethink your point of view where weight training for women is concerned. The evidence is in - weight training for women can be a very effective path to weight loss, health and fitness.

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I Hate When That Happens!

Aug 21 at 7:07pm by Lee

Sometimes we go along doing something we believe to be a healthy choice for ourselves and our families, only to learn that we are mistaken. Figuring out what is good for one’s health can be quite a challenge - to say the least.

Ok, so what’s the problem this time? Bottled water! Here we (I) are thinking the sludge that comes out of the tap can’t be the best choice (have you seen some of those reports as to what they’ve found in tap water? Don’t read them right after you eat.), so we start drinking distilled water or bottled water, both of which are packaged in plastic containers.

Turns out that stuff is leaching out of the plastic into the water. Let’s just say it’s not “good” stuff. Further, there’s another health/environmental aspect of the bottled water issue which I hadn’t even considered - all those plastic bottles being thrown in the landfills, and the fuel and other costs to produce and transport millions upon millions of those bottles to the consumers.

If you want to read a full report, take a look at Dr. Mercola’s site at the following link:

Bottled Water - Good, or Not So Good

Oh, and guess where Pepsi’s Aquafina bottled water and Coke’s Dasani bottled water come from - a pristine mountain spring, right? Wrong, water breath. They come from public water supplies. Of course, in defense of Pepsi and Coke, they have been purified.

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Weight Training for Women

Aug 18 at 9:09pm by Lee

According to Wayne Westcott, Ph. D. (www.healthy.net), women who do no strength training lose about 5 pounds of muscle every decade of their adult life. The result is a lower metabolism and a gradual increase in fat weight (about 15 pounds per decade), as well as a less fit, firm and attractive appearance. Women who start strength training typically lose twice as much fat as they gain muscle. So, rather than “bulking up” as some women fear, in most cases the added muscle simply replaces the muscle previously lost through lack of use.

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