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FITNESS
JUST ROLL WITH IT! Poor flexibility is one of the chief complaints of most personal training clients. Lack of flexibility is a result of muscle tightness that often leads to chronic pain.
THE EXERCISE EQUATION In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers have released the first draft of an equation that could determine the number of years added to your life, given how much time and effort you invest at the gym.
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Be aware that whatever expression you decide to wear will influence how you feel.
IT BAND SYNDROME
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The iliotibial band is an incredibly strong tendon that runs from the hip down the outside of the leg to the shin. ITB syndrome is a common source of knee pain in runners and other outdoor enthusiasts that is thought to be caused by friction from movement of this band over part of the knee.
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THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT Want to watch your weight? There’s an app for that. Decrease your mile time, or downsize your calorie consumption? There’s an app for that, too. Drink more water, regulate your sleep cycle or wean yourself off meat in 21 days? You got it; apps for that, too. But, do they work?
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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL Snow White’s stepmother, the queen, must know ‘who’s the fairest,’ but when a mirror shatters her aspirations, she starts down a dark path of destruction leading to her own demise.
UNDERSTANDING THE TEENAGE TEMPER Teenage anger is bewildering. Parents often approach it like a Stonehenge of human behavior: We aren’t sure why or how, but it’s there.
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Letter from the Editor
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ot only are the years flying by, but it seems like decades swiftly emerge and pass. Just yesterday we were wondering about Y2K and the prospects of the year 2000. Here we sit, years later, wondering how we'll ever survive the end of the Myan calendar, and the free-fall of the fiscal cliff. As with every new year, of course next year will be here quickly. I’ve always asked myself how this time, next year will be any different than today. How will I be different next year? How will my income differ? My family? My marriage? My weight? My overall fitness? And, how different will these factors be in ten years? The question is, am I on the right path with each of these so that when 2020 rolls around I will be stronger and better than I am today? Am I on a maintenance journey, trying to sustain where I’m at, or worse? Am I still holding on to the "someday I’ll work harder and turn this around" position? Think 2020 for a second. If this new decade rolls as quickly as the last, we can clearly see our future if we don’t make some slight corrections to our daily routine today. Surely it’s different for each of the key areas of our lives. Typically we’re stronger in some areas than others. Perhaps we are doing well in our relationships. Maybe we’re in career mode, with fitness and family on a slow simmer on the
back burner. Finding a healthy balance in the areas of importance in our lives is the key. But it’s a delicate balance, and sometimes difficult to manage successfully without a well-crafted plan. I’ve always love the thought that where we are today is more important than where we were yesterday. And, where we are today is less important than where we’ll be tomorrow. If you’ve been meaning to work harder on your marriage, start today. If you’ve been failing to get fit, start today. Failure, like success, is never final. As Richard L. Evans has said, “The moment we close the books on one year, we open them on another. And no matter how good or bad last year was, there is this year now to consider. We have to keep at it. For life is a process, and not a finished product. And there is no moment that we can say that our picture is completed.” The point is that we should not be too stifled by our past mistakes. We should, instead, learn from them and move onwards towards the success we envision. And, just as our shortcomings of the past can generally be corrected, our past successes can also be improved upon. As long as we can keep moving forward and doing our best, no success, and no failure is final. As we sit at the dawn of a new decade, let’s realize the power that is in us to change and grow — to improve. Let’s revel in this state of ‘newphoria’ and envision who we can become tomorrow as we start our new year’s journey today.
Here's to another new beginning...
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THE NEWS NUMBERS, STUDIES, AND STATS
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PERCENTAGE DROP IN YOUR RISK OF BACK PAIN IF YOU EXERCISE FOR 2+ HOURS EACH WEEK.
Your facial expression influences how you feel, says Jeanne K. Hanson, author of Your Amazing Body. Apparently, the corrugator muscle, which runs across the top of your eyebrows, is the major one responsible for all unhappy expressions, including frowning, glaring and squinting. The corrugator muscle pushes your eyebrows down and closer together and squeezes your eyeballs a bit. So, be aware that whatever expression you decide to wear will influence how you feel. And put on a happy face!
Source: American Journal of Epidemiology
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LARKS AND OWLS
Some people are larks—up bright and early without so much as a cup of coffee to start the day. Others are owls, who do their best work at night. According to Neurosciences Letter, the season of your birth can help predict which type of person you are. A study in Italy found that people born in the autumn and winter were more likely to be active in the morning. Those born in the spring and summer were more likely to be night people. But when they took a closer look at the results, they found that this pattern only applied to men. Women followed their own patterns, regardless of when they were born.
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ESTIMATED PERCENTAGE OF DREAMS THAT CONTAIN UNFAMILIAR PEOPLE. ONLY 20 PERCENT OF DREAMS CONTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS. Source: HealthScout News
DON’T LET A FROWN GET YOU DOWN.
GIVE ‘EM A REST
Take care of your eyes by treating them right. According to the journal Experiments in Eye Research, staring at a computer screen will make your eyes dry and strained. However, a study in Spain found that salt solutions don’t give any relief to strained eyes. Basic eye lubricants are what do the trick, decreasing the blink rate from 12 blinks per minute to 8 blinks per minute. So if you work at a computer all day, keep a bottle handy to keep your eyes hydrated.
Energy Channel
Feng shui, an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics, is centered around synching your surroundings with the natural elements. The use of feng shui in interior design will create harmony and balance and is meant to bring success, good health and a positive flow of energy to the space. Here are a few decorating tips to increase the positive flow of your environments.
Plants, either real or fake, bring in good energy.
Light is essential. Brighten your space with extra sources of light. Bring in color energy with pillows or throws.
Water represents the career area. Try a small water fountain or aquarium in your office.
Candles represent the element fire and are easy accessories.
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Yoga and meditation exercises help relieve pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a report by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Forty-two people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome were divided into three groups. One group was taught yoga exercises, another was taught to use conventional wrist splints and the last group was left untreated. After eight weeks, the yoga group reported less pain and stronger grips than the others.
TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF CARPAL TUNNEL WITH YOGA.
A Workout Tune-up
Match your workout with the right music. Unless you insist on putting the Macarena on the gym stereo, we don't care what music you listen to during your workout. But Richard Hart, the music director for Dynamix, a company that produces fitness-music discs, tells us there are optimum music speeds for making you a better athlete. Just match the pace of your steps, revolutions or punches with the beat of the music. Follow these guidelines: Facebook.com/HealthyUT
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PERCENTAGE OF AMERICAN ADULTS WHO ARE NOT PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AT ALL. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
[ BULLETIN ] Meditation Muscle Does your workout leave you dragging? A few minutes of meditation may be a good way to recover. Strenuous workouts can cause lactate to accumulate in your blood. This can cause your muscles to feel tired and sore. A recent study found that meditation after a workout can significantly reduce blood lactate levels. So, after your workout find a place where you and your muscles can say, “Ahh.”
Song choice suggestions
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“Run Like Hell” by Pink Floyd
Boxing
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“Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin (one rep. for every four beats)
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“Black Magic Woman” by Santana
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RESEARCHERS RETHINKING IT BAND SYNDROME The IT band doesn’t make music, but if it did the tune would be confusing.
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he iliotibial band, a.k.a. the IT band, is a large, incredibly strong tendon that runs from the hip down the outside of the leg to the shin. IT band syndrome, or ITB syndrome, is a common source of knee pain in runners and other outdoor enthusiasts that is thought to be caused by friction from movement of this band over part of the knee. ITB syndrome generally occurs in runners as an outcome of overuse, resulting in debilitating pain and inflammation of the knee’s outside portion. Since it is so common, health professionals and athletes alike strive to find the best way to avoid ITB syndrome or fix it when they have it. But here lies the controversy.
ITB band syndrome is highly misunderstood because its cause isn’t completely clear, and neither are treatment options. Some blame this on the fact that it hasn’t been the subject of much professional research.
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FIXING IT Many criticize some of the current practices for dealing with ITB syndrome, as they can be medically unfounded and largely ineffective. IT band syndrome is often called IT band friction syndrome, because some say that the syndrome is caused by the IT band rubbing back and forth over the small bone protruding from side of the knee, called the epicondyle. Proponents of this theory say the area therefore becomes sore and must be rested in order to improve. But research from Wales and some American universities has shaken the roots of this theory. John Fairclough of the University of Wales School of Sport and Physical Recreation and his colleagues did intensive studies of IT band sufferers and studied IT band anatomy with cadavers and MR scans of healthy individuals. They found that modern understanding of this syndrome was lacking. For starters, the IT band shouldn’t be thought of as an independent structure of the leg. The thigh is entirely covered by what is called a fascial sleeve, and the IT band is simply a thickened portion of that sleeve. Therefore, if the IT band is moving across the bony protrusion on the outside of the knee, the whole thigh casing would have to be moving too. “The perception of movement of the ITB across the epicondyle is an illusion caused by alternating tension in its anterior and posterior fibers,” the authors of the study wrote. Translation: there really isn’t anything moving across your knee with ITB syndrome. Fairclough explains that there is a layer of fatty tissue on the knee underneath the IT band. As the IT band tenses up and the knee flexes, this fatty tissue, rich with nerves, feels the pressure. This is what causes the pain. Other research supports this finding. Doctors in Belgium performed arthroscopic surgery on 36 athletes with ITB syndrome, resecting the recess of tissue on the knee, doing nothing to the band. (Arthroscopic surgery means there was a camera inserted into the knee.) All of the athletes went back to sports in three months, and 32 reported good or excellent results of the surgery.
PREVENTION While there is debate over what exactly happens to cause the knee pain, the exercise of those suffering from ITB syndrome often shares similar characteristics. IT band syndrome often comes to runners who are overtraining, running on worn shoes, or running on slanted surfaces. If you run on a track, change directions often. If you feel pain on the side of your knee, the best option is probably to stop running and rest for a few days. Those worried about losing fitness can start cross-training.
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There are dozens of suggested remedies for the syndrome, including everything from injections to stretching to massage. Fairclough’s research, however, found that many of these remedies are unfounded. “ITB syndrome is related to impaired function of hip and leg musculature and its resolution can only be achieved through proper restoration of lower quadrant muscle balance,” he writes. Many say that muscle strengthening, and not stretching, is the answer. Men’s Health suggests strengthening the gluteus medius, which helps raise your thigh out to the side, and the gluteus maximus, your rear end. Canadian therapist Paul Ingraham sits on the editorial board of Science-Based Medicine, and has written an entire e-book on the ITB syndrome debate. He suggests rest and properly timed icing, among other things. Many athletes don’t allow their syndrome enough time to heal, returning to previous exercises with vigor their body can’t take. Temporarily stopping the activity that causes the knee pain might be the most effective way to get rid of ITB syndrome. In his e-book, Save Yourself from IT Band Syndrome!, Ingraham explains the newest research about IT band syndrome and flaws in current practice. He says there are three main myths:
MYTH #1—IT’S A HIP AND THIGH PROBLEM ITB syndrome is characterized by a burning pain in a specific spot on the outside of the knee, but many people mistake their hip and thigh issues for ITB syndrome, since the band extends from the hip to the shin.
MYTH #2—STEAMROLLING WILL HELP Steamrolling is when athletes take a foam roller (there are dozens of kinds), and lay on their sides, on top of the roller. As the person moves up and down, it massages the thigh, or whatever part of the body you are resting on. The roller supposedly decreases tension on the IT band. The problem with this as treatment is that the IT band is virtually indestructible, according to Ingraham. “It works about as well as it would on a truck tire,” he writes. Furthermore, loosening thigh muscles, common targets for foam rollers, doesn’t really do much for the IT band. The IT band does connect to other muscles, however, like the gluteus maximus (butt), so massages can help ease tension, if done in the right places.
MYTH #3—STRETCHING WILL HELP Ingraham says that common stretches prescribed for ITB syndrome are largely ineffective, in part because of the IT band’s tough nature, and in part because stretching isn’t proven to do anything for this specific problem. While some consider IT band syndrome a common injury with common treatment, it may be more complicated than previously thought. Understanding what science has said so for about the syndrome can help us prevent the problem, or fix it with greater efficacy.
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GET LOST Richard Donovan is an Irish adventurer who ran a marathon at the South Pole. He ran through temperatures of -50 degrees at an altitude of 9,300 feet. Sounds like torture, or exercise suicide, but for Donovan it was just step one. He ran a marathon at the North Pole ten weeks later.
Granted, Donovan is an exceptional athlete, but he nevertheless shows us that cold weather exercise is perfectly possible and doesn’t have to be destructive. If he can run marathons at the poles, training in our towns and cities should be a brisk walk in the park. For those sick of winters full of treadmills and sophisticated workout machines, the outdoors are waiting. With a little preparation, the elements can’t stop you.
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A SWEATY PROBLEM At the North Pole, Donovan ran by himself in a circular pattern close to a helicopter, keeping track of distance through GPS. What was he wearing for protection in this extreme environment? “I was wearing surprisingly light clothing; ironically, in the cold, the enemy can be the heat. If you sweat too much, you can get into trouble,” he told nationalgeographic.com. Even in sub-zero temperatures, Donovan only wore some light thermals, wind pants, a thin, silk-like shirt, a light-weight fleece and a wind jacket. He also wore a balaclava for his head, a face mask and a hat. For his feet, he cut the toes off some neoprene socks and wore them with two extra pairs of socks. His shoes were his trail runners. Maintaining moderate body heat is important for every winter exercise, which is why Donovan went light. As you choose what to wear, consider the heat factor, says Amby Burfoot in Runner’s World magazine. “Sweat is bad in winter, as water robs heat from your body up to 25 times faster than trapped air does,” she wrote.
newphoria BOTTOM LAYER: MOISTURE DUTY The bottom layer of clothing is what should wick away moisture, so make sure you wear appropriate materials that perform this function well. The material generally feels silky, and is labeled as “breathable” or “wicks away moisture.” Coolmax and Patagonia’s Capilene are two such materials. Avoid cotton in the winter, especially in the bottom layers, because it soaks up wetness and isn’t warm when wet. Many underwear fabrics are primarily cotton. Choose a comfortable wool blend for fall and winter runs, because that will keep you warm if you encounter nature’s soggier elements. If it is 40-65 degrees Fahrenheit outside, you’ll probably just need one layer, even though you’ll be a bit chilly to start out. Slim fitting gear is generally best because it holds less moisture and won’t weigh you down.
FINGERS AND TOES Experienced runners say protecting the extremities should take high priority when exercising in cold weather. Wool socks are great for the feet because wool will keep the toes warm even when wet. When it comes to gloves, some kinds protect against the wind, while others just provide simple warmth. It might take a few times to figure out what you like best. Just remember, finding yourself with freezing fingers halfway through a run can sure take the enjoyment out of it.
If the temperature is between 15 and 40 degrees, two layers are usually appropriate, according to runningplanet. com. A flexible fleece or slim jacket is a good choice for layer number 2. Below 15 degrees is when you kick it up to three layers.
OUTER LAYERS If your winter workout outfit makes you look like a marshmallow, it might be time to change the wardrobe. Poofy and soft isn’t what to go for when stepping outside for exercise, and you don’t have to give up warmth when cutting the poof. A good winter workout jacket is flexible, sleek and should be resistant to water, if not water-proof. Be careful, because the outer coat is where we often overdress for winter exercise, making us sweat and lose heat. Many winter exercise jackets have vents that can be opened or unzipped in the back, sides or armpits. Utilize those to control body heat. Remember that Donovan didn’t wear a heavy snow coat, even though he was running at the North Pole. He wore a fleece and a wind jacket.
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THE HEAD AND FACE There are many different kinds of beanies made from a host of materials. Making sure the beanie fits right is the first priority, as well as finding which material you prefer. Hoodies are the alternative to beanies, but hoods can affect posture since the jacket can pull your head down or decrease range of motion. Protecting the face often isn’t about clothing. Cold air is often dry, leaving skin parched and cracking. Before starting a fall or winter workout, put on chapstick and perhaps facial moisturizer as well. Some runners use petroleum jelly because it seems to last well. The dry air can also cause some breathing problems, narrowing the airways. Running with a mask, scarf or balaclava can help lock in moisture naturally produced through breathing.
With a little preparation, there’s no need to feel cooped up in the winter. Change your workout apparel with the seasons and outdoor activities can happen year-round.
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F THE EXERCISE EQUATION: NEW STUDY QUANTIFIES LIFE EARNED BY TIME ON THE TRACK In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers have released the first draft of an equation that could determine the number of years added to your life, given how much time and effort you invest at the gym.
Though numerous past studies have already demonstrated a positive relationship between leisure time spent in moderate- to high-intensity physical activity, this study was one of the first to attempt to quantify and enumerate the exact relationship, according to an editor’s note included with the article in PLOS Medicine. In addition to time spent walking, authors noted other variables that could bring about life-expectancy differences greater than .5 years. The association between exercise and longevity was stronger among former smokers than
among current smokers or those who had never smoked, and among those with family histories of heart disease and cancer. Another variable that will surprise few: body mass index. Those who maintained a healthy BMI, in addition to regular exercise, could add as much as 7.2 years of life, although physical activity still benefitted those who did not lose weight. On the flip side, factors such as diet and multivitamin use did not appear to significantly impact the exercise/ life expectancy relationship. For those already getting adequate exercise, taking a nutritional supplement did not add substantially to longevity. The study also noted that white, collegeeducated, married men were the most likely participants to engage in high levels of moderate- to highintensity physical activity.
As in previous studies, moderate- to highintensity physical activity was defined as exercise vigorous enough to increase the participants’ heart rate. However, this study, unlike many past articles, focused exclusively on leisure time physical activity. That is, activity above and beyond what the participant’s career and home responsibilities required. So while playing tennis with friends would count in this study, energetically cleaning the house would not. Physical activity was measured according metabolic equivalents (MET), a base value used to evaluate the total amount of energy needed for a task. These values were mathematically converted to time spent walking, which has a METs/hr value of 3.5, for the sake of comparison. Activities with a higher MET value, such as running—valued at 8 METs/hr, according to the Buchholz Medical Group—would require less time to yield the same benefit. Life expectancy was defined as the average age at which 50 percent of those in a particular group, such as moderately active white men, had passed away. Therefore their equation, while useful for mathematically illustrating the relationship between longevity and physical activity, is not exact.
5 YEARS OF LIFE GAINED
According to the study, those in the highest category of physical activity, more than 450 minutes of brisk walking per week, added approximately 4.5 years to their life expectancy, compared to just 1.8 years added for 75 minutes of brisk walking.
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The relationship between extracurricular physical activity and longevity, as illustrated by an equation developed last November by researchers at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in conjunction with the National Cancer Institute.
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Poor flexibility is one of the chief complaints of most personal training clients. Lack of flexibility is a result of muscle tightness that often leads to chronic pain.
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So, where does one turn for relief ? Most cannot afford professional massage numerous times a week to loosen stubborn muscles. Some wise gym-goers turn to yoga to increase flexibility. Others simply incorporate a few quick static stretches into their routine in hopes of striking gymnast-like poses and decreasing chronic tightness and pain. The latter does little to markedly improve flexibility. A grossly under utilized resource is that curious cylindrical foam roller lying on the floors of most gyms. The foam roller, long known to physical therapists for its "magical" powers, is used as a tool to administer a sort of self massage. It is used by laying a part of the body on top of the foam roller which allows body weight to add pressure to tight muscles. Rolling the muscle over the foam roller uncovers "knots" that are likely causing pain and tightness. When such a "knot" is found, pressure needs to be applied for approximately 20 seconds in order to release some tension. Particularly stubborn "knots" may need more time. There may be slight (and sometimes more
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than "slight") discomfort, analogous to a deep tissue massage, when applying this pressure. Once the tension is lessened, however, pain will be markedly decreased and flexibility will be markedly increased.
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F LOSING YOUR BELLY FAT WRITTEN BY KEN ALAN, WITH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE® (ACE®)
The desire and need to lose belly fat is not just a matter of vanity, but also a necessity for staying healthy. Abdominal fat is linked to major health issues such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In fact, studies have shown that men with waists greater than 40 inches and women with waists greater than 34 inches have the highest risk of heart disease, especially if the fat is stored around the organs. LOSING BELLY FAT
No matter how many twists, side-bends or crunches you do, you will not shred belly fat. Spot reduction seems like it should work, but it doesn’t. You need a well-rounded exercise program that includes cardio and strength training to shrink your belly. Here are some exercises and tips that may help: Aerobic activity draws on fat that is stored for energy. Perform aerobic exercises that elevate the heart and breathing rate, such as bicycling, brisk walking, dancing or jogging. If you’re just starting out, five to ten minutes may be all you can do comfortably. Over time, progress up to 30-60 minutes three or four times a week to really see results. Exercise also reduces stress and insulin levels. When insulin levels go up, cortisol— another hormone—goes up as well, which makes you more predisposed to storing body fat. Regular exercise is a key factor in reducing stress and maintaining healthy insulin levels.
BUILD MUSCLE TO LOSE FAT
Strength training offers many benefits, including building lean body mass or muscle. Muscle tissue is metabolically active and burns more calories than fat tissue; so as you increase the amount of muscle you have, you will also increase your resting metabolic rate. Not only does strength training exercise
consume a lot of energy, it also raises your metabolism! If you’re just starting, it’s a good idea to work with a certified professional trainer or instructor to get you moving in the right direction.
TOTAL BODY TRANSFORMATION
In your quest to lose belly fat, you may start to lose fat from all over your body. Although fat can be lost throughout the entire body, the last areas to become lean are those areas where we tend to gain fat first. For many people, the abdominal region is the most difficult area to trim, so try to be patient, continue to remain motivated and you’ll eventually get your midsection to a place you can feel good about! Remember to get extra movement in anytime you can. For example, take the stairs or park farther away from the office. The more physical activity you can get during the day—even if it seems minor—the more calories you burn, and every little bit helps you move closer to your goal! Consistent physical activity isn’t simply important to shedding belly fat, it can also help you prevent health risks and make you feel better about being in your own skin. Ken Alan is a Spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) and a lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University Fullerton. He is a chapter author in a number of textbooks and his company, AeroBeat, was the first to produce music CDs specifically for active workouts.
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Want to watch your weight? There’s an app for that. Decrease your mile time, or downsize your calorie consumption? There’s an app for that, too. Drink more water, regulate your sleep cycle or wean yourself off meat in 21 days? You got it; apps for that, too. These days, it seems like perfect health—no matter how you define it—is just a few clicks and a handful of pocket change away. It’s only a matter of time, according to the journal Pervasive and Mobile Computing, until a fitness app downloaded on your phone can act as your full-service personal trainer. The world of digitized fitness and health aids has progressed rapidly in recent times. Just last year, a study presented at the International Conference on New Trends in Informational Science and Social Science declared that fitness apps are largely ineffective, because they failed to integrate effective social or motivational features. Fitness apps might work as supplements to an in-place fitness regimen, according to the conference proceedings, but they could never replace human trainers. This year, however, at a conference on wearable technology for personal health, the discussion turned cautiously optimistic. An eight-month study had found health and fitness apps to be especially well-suited to the intensive, self-motivated monitoring required by those with chronic diseases, such as diabetes. Personalized health and fitness apps might not be ready to replace your coach just yet, but they can be useful for those looking to better their health, according to Lora Erickson, a personal trainer and running coach based in Bountiful, Utah. But, Erickson says, it’s Facebook.com/HealthyUT
important to find a quality app. In order for the change to stick, the app should be personalized, and should be effective at not only motivating the user, but also holding her accountable. It’s also important to have realistic expectations, according to Erickson. Fitness apps can be great at illustrating behavioral trends—for example, tracking how often you’ve hit the gym will make periods of inactivity readily apparent. But they aren’t a cure-all. Like diet pills, there’s no magic bullet here. Though users are quick to adopt new health apps, few stick with them for any length of time. And it’s important that the app be as unobtrusive as possible, lest you end up spending more time tabulating points than burning calories. “Apps can be really time-consuming,” Erickson says. “Instead of exercising, you’re playing a game.” Robby Denning, director of personal training at the Apple Athletic Club in Idaho Falls, says he too has seen few apps that successfully motivate their users. They might include a social aspect, but reading about a friend’s workout online doesn’t have the same effect as meeting in person.
“Technology is not motivating,” he says. “People are motivating.” But that doesn’t mean apps are entirely ineffective, according to Denning. In fact, his trainers frequently recommend various apps as supplements to a client’s diet or exercise program. For self-motivated individuals who are looking for a way to monitor their progress, they might be just what the doctor ordered. Fitness apps will likely always have that niche following, Denning says, and as they continue to advance—who knows?
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The obesity epidemic has everyone, medical professionals and working Joes alike, searching for the best weight loss system. Three options— commercial weight loss programs, primary care physicians and fitness professionals—swirl in a storm of debate.
For example, a 2005 study from the University of Pennsylvania found little evidence that commercial weightloss programs were effective. However an English study in 2006 compared Dr. Atkin’s new diet revolution, the Slim-Fast plan, Weight Watchers Pure Points program and a Rosemary Conley weight-loss plan, and found that “all diets resulted in significant loss of body fat and weight over six months.” Contradicting studies on this topic are plentiful, and so the debate churns. In the most recent study of this kind, conducted at Baruch College in New York City, researchers set up a showdown between weight-loss professionals and the weight loss program Weight Watchers, and the winner was the latter. The study, published in the journal Obesity, was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
"Peers can be just as effective, if not more effective, than weight-loss
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Participants, all obese or overweight, were placed into one of three groups. One group of participants received 48 weeks of behavioral weight-loss treatment from a clinical psychologist who was an expert in obesity treatment. Another group received 48 weeks in Weight Watchers, which included meetings led by members of Weight Watchers who had achieved a healthy weight goal. A third group got a combination of the two weight-loss programs.
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of this study demonstrate that programs like Weight Watchers can produce clinically meaningful weight losses." The difference between the two programs in the study is that one gives advice from an expert, while Weight Watchers focuses on advice from peers. The results show that peers can be just as effective, if not more effective, than weight-loss professionals in helping you lose weight. But it is also important to remember that people lost weight using both approaches. On the other hand, only 50 percent of even the most successful group lost 5 percent of their body weight. Weight Watchers is far from a weight-loss miracle. The study is especially significant considering new health care legislation, which could require Medicare and private insurance to cover the cost of effective weightloss interventions, according to the L.A. Times. Since 2005, government health plans in England do in fact pay to send obese people to Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers chief scientific officer Karen Miller-Kovach told the L.A. Times that her company is worthy of insurance reimbursement. The study also shows that a combination of approaches isn’t effective, even though researchers expected the hybrid approach to work the best. The idea behind the hybrid approach was to spark a person’s weight-loss with instruction from a professional, and then put them on Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers has about 1.3 million members who spend about $5 billion on Weight Watchers products, and attend more than 45,000 meetings around the world, according to the L.A. Times. It costs about $10 per week to join. Study participants’ fees were waived in the Baruch College study, however, raising the question of whether or not cost has something to do with success. Attendance is an important factor in weight loss, and money may influence attendance. Other studies proclaim that weight-loss professionals and commercial programs aren’t the only options for shedding pounds.
On average, members of the Weight Watchers group lost 13.2 pounds, versus 11.9 pounds for the group led by a weight-loss expert. The group receiving combined treatment only lost eight pounds on average.
An article published recently in The American Journal of Medicine found that primary care physicians were just as effective as weight loss programs in helping obese people lose weight. Another study published in the British Medical Journal found the contrary—that weight loss programs are not only more effective, but cheaper.
“This study is important because, with almost 70 percent of American adults classified as overweight or obese, there is a need to provide practical treatment solutions that are effective, accessible, and affordable,” explained head researcher Angela Marinilli Pinto, PhD. “Results
The weight-loss world is admittedly a tornado of opinion. But who knows, a step into that world might help you spin off a few pounds. Weight-loss programs might be part of the answer to the obesity epidemic, even if they don’t provide an ultimate solution.
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SHE HAS Your EYES Your THIGHS HOW PARENTS ’ HE ALTH I S A MODEL CHILDREN MIMIC Chubby children can perplex parents, but the solution isn’t secret. When it comes to diet and exercise, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When parents increase their daily activity, children, including teens, increase theirs as well, research from National Jewish Health recently found. In the study, 83 families were given a goal to take 2,000 extra steps, using pedometers to measure activity. When mothers reached or exceeded their goal, children also exceeded their goal. When the mother did not reach her goal, children only achieved half of their goal. Father-child activity was similar. The same goes for weight loss. Keri Boutelle, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at UC San Diego, studies how parenting skills and styles, along with changing the home food environment, impact a child’s weight. “Weight change of the parent is the best predictor of child weight change,” Boutelle says. “[Parents] have to ‘walk their own talk’ to have credibility with their children.” Leading by example works best, Boutelle says, probably because parents who lose weight themselves are engaging in the same behaviors that the child should engage in. Children, especially, follow the lead of role models. Fathers for boys and mothers for girls are respectively the person children rate they most want to be like, says research from the American Dietetic
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A NUTRITIONAL EXAMPLE Parents aren’t doing so hot when it comes to making nutrition a priority for the family. Only 55 percent rank nutrition as “very important” when they are shopping, according to ADAF surveys. Other potentially dangerous mindsets when shopping include:
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Small children eat what’s in the house and what the rest of the family eats, for the most part. Older children can buy their own food, but what a child buys is probably influenced by what their role models are buying. The first step in setting a good example is understanding what type of example your kids need. That same study from the ADAF found that parents are surprisingly bad at this, when it comes to nutritional needs and habits. For example, almost 80 percent of parents say that their kids eat “all” or “most of the time” because they are hungry. Only 62 percent of kids say this is actually the case. Kids report that sometimes they eat because they are bored, angry or depressed, and parents underestimate how often this is the case. While they certainly don’t take all the blame, parents should not have eating as their own personal coping mechanisms for boredom or anger. Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. The children are watching. Most damaging, however, is that parents rate their kids’ nutrition higher than kids rate their own nutrition. Don’t assume your child’s diet is healthy enough. A fix for this problem may be talking about nutrition with your kids, but the best step may be simply improving your own nutritional habits to set a good example, research shows. And example isn’t just what you buy and how much you exercise. It also matters how you talk about your own body.
bodies,” the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says. “If you talk about your thighs, your latest diet or your punishing workouts, your children will naturally absorb these negative messages. They will begin to worry about the size of their thighs and think they should be dieting.”
SOMETHING WORTH IMITATING Parents can take specific steps to improve their example for the benefit of children, according to healthiergeneration.org. ›› ››
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Be active every day. Only 60 percent of adults are active on a regular basis, and 25 percent aren’t active at all. Sleep. Easier said than done, we know, but night-owl parents are likely to have night-owl children. Kids need about nine hours of sleep a night, or more if ages six and under. Limit screen time. About 1-2 hours is plenty, and this means for all screens. A hint: Kids with TVs in their rooms spend 1.5 hours more each day watching TV than their peers. Eat right. Eat your fruits and veggies, and drink water, milk and other healthy beverages.
Yes, the responsibility for your child’s health rests largely on your shoulders. But this doesn’t have to mean arguments about snacks or nagging about exercise. It just means being the role model you want your kids to look up to.
Education Not So Physical
“Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.”
Association Foundation (ADAF), even more than music and sports celebrities. While that is admittedly heart-warming, it also communicates great responsibility for parents.
Parents should not rely on the education system to produce healthy children. In 2011, researchers from UC Davis looked at 1,761 schools across 47 states, and found that only 18 percent of schools offered the recommended 150 minutes per week of physical education. Even if schools did offer 30 minutes a day of exercise, that would still fall short of how much exercise children are supposed to get in total every day. Furthermore, 39 states had no daily recess requirement. In 2005, 7 percent of first graders and 8 percent of third graders never had recess, according to the National Association for the Education of Young Children. In grades 9 – 12, only half of the kids have physical education classes during the school week.
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WEIGHT LOSS Raspberry Ketones Green Coffee Beans GETTING TONED WITH KETONES
UNROASTED, COFFEE BURNS FAT?
A new solution for weight-loss is spreading across the land, and it comes from raspberries.
The American obesity problem needs diet and exercise, but the unroasted coffee bean might help.
Raspberry ketones, the compound that gives raspberries their smell, recently went from being a no-name supplement to the star of the fat-burning world, and science is still trying to catch up to see if there is any substance behind the idea.
University of Scranton chemist Joe Vinson recently conducted a 22-week study on 16 overweight males and females in India, giving them green coffee bean supplements and placebos over the course of the study.
The studies produced so far have been performed on animals and in test tubes, and not on humans, according to the L.A. Times. But the results are indeed positive. Raspberry ketones were shown to lower cholesterol, increase sensitivity to insulin and help in weight loss.
On average, the participants lost 17 pounds, though the weight loss varied from 7 to 26 pounds, according to WebMD. Participants lost more weight while on the supplement than on the placebo.
A 2012 study from China showed that the ketones reduced fat in rats’ livers. But, while there is a possibility that this new supplement might help with America’s weight problem, most experts agree it will never replace the importance of good diet and exercise.
The subjects were physically active, but did not change their diet or exercise. The study was funded by Applied Food Sciences, which makes a green coffee bean supplement.
Furthermore, says WebMD, because raspberry ketones remain largely under-studied, taking large amounts of the supplement may be harmful.
Vinson says a substance called chlorogenic acid in the coffee beans may have something to do with keeping glucose absorption down, which helps reduce weight. This acid is a natural phytochemical found in a wide variety of plants, and is highly concentrated in coffee.
“There has been no study to document potential side effects,” the website reads. “There are also no studies that look at potential drug or food interactions.”
Other experts say that the stimulant properties of caffeine in the coffee might be the power behind weight loss, according to ABC News.
Though not reported in actual studies, side effects of increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat and jitteriness have been reported anecdotally, according to WebMD.
The limited amount of research on green coffee bean supplements makes any definite conclusion hard to reach. Though no side effects were seen, green coffee beans remain too understudied to be considered at all reliable for weight loss.
Raspberry ketones have long been used to add fragrance to things like colas, ice cream and cosmetics. So even if it turns out that they don’t help speed up the fat-burning process, we can still be grateful for them.
SUPER FOODS? Can Cinnamon Help You Lose Weight? ENJOY THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF THIS WONDER SPICE How old is that jar of cinnamon in your kitchen cabinet? Now that you know, we hope you have a stronger sense of urgency to actually use more of it. Our usual use of cinnamon is a dash here or a cinnamon stick there, but you might want to up the ante on your cinnamon consumption. Not only will this spice provide a source of warmth and relief for those long, cold winter days, but its’ strong, sweet flavor can add health benefits you would never have guessed. As you prepare for the New Year, think of how you can infuse more cinnamon into your regular diet.
Cinnamon’s Nutritional Value
The medicinal properties in cinnamon are present in the varieties you’d find in most grocery stores. It comes in powder, stick, oil and extract form. While you may look to fruits and vegetables for your daily dose of fiber, adding just two teaspoons of cinnamon offers up 2.5 grams of fiber. Consider adding a small amount to meals to boost your fiber quotient. While the amount of fiber of varies greatly, a blood-thinning compound, coumarin, is also found in cinnamon. Vitamins and minerals in cinnamon include a significant amount of calcium, manganese, vitamins A and K, as well as iron.
Cinnamon and Weight Loss
A recent report speaks to the health benefits of cinnamon as a miracle spice that has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant, as well as cancer-fighting and cholesterol-lowering effects. However, the amount of clinically controlled trials to corroborate cinnamon’s effect on humans is scant. One such study of Type 2 diabetes patients showed profound effects on the levels of fasting blood glucose and an added weight loss perk to boot. The double blind, randomized trial assigned participants to a three-grams-per-day cinnamon supplement for eight weeks.
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Though there were no significant differences in baseline characteristics, dietary intake and physical activity between groups, when compared to placebo, those who took the supplements saw a reduction in weight, BMI and body fat mass which all decreased significantly compared to baseline. Other study findings include: ›› ›› ›› ››
A ½ teaspoon of cinnamon a day can help lower LDL, your "bad" cholesterol. Cinnamon can be used as a natural preservative, inhibiting bacterial growth and food spoilage. Cinnamon is a natural cure for headaches and migraines, and may lower fever. The smell of cinnamon alone can boost your cognitive function and memory.
How to Use Cinnamon
Now that you know how much is enough, use it in a variety of recipes, from savory stews and sweet desserts to hot drinks. Add a dash to your morning oatmeal or coffee, tea or warmed apple cider. Sprinkle some over homemade cookies or pies. You can also use whole sticks in stews, soups, or other dishes that use boiling. If you want to go beyond sprinkles, spoonfuls, and dashes, find recipes with cinnamon-infused dishes. HEALTHY UTAH JANUARY 2013
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FROM THE INSIDE OUT FOUR VITAMINS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN MAINTAINING VIBRANT, BEAUTIFUL SKIN W R I T T E N BY E M M A P E N RO D
In 2005, a painstaking study of 600 people determined that healthy skin is a big part of attractiveness, even more than skin color or facial structure.
The results only verified what most Americans already knew—that discoloration caused by acne, sun damaged and other blemishes are strikes against beauty. According to Nielsen Media Research, 53 percent of Americans invest regularly in skin care—a figure second only to hair maintenance. Research suggests, however, that some of the best skin care products might not be in the beauty section, but in the produce department. The journal Nutrition suggests four essential vitamins—A, C, E and D—have an important role in the overall health of skin. “A lot of issues with food, like vitamin deficiencies, show themselves in the
skin,” says Marni McDowell, a registered dietitian and adjunct faculty at Boise State University. “If you have a food allergy or intolerance, that’s where it may show itself—in the skin.” That diet impacts skin health comes as no surprise to registered dietitian Angela Martindale, who operates a healthy meal delivery service, Meals that Transform, in Salt Lake City. She has seen clients who achieved clearer skin in as little as two weeks after making substantial changes to their diet, and the results last much longer than anything a cream could do, she says. “Topical products are great, but they are short-term,” Martindale says. “Long-term effects come from within.”
VITAMIN E VITAMIN A Vitamin A is primarily used by the body to facilitate good vision, cell division and to regulate the immune system. According to the Journal of the American Academy for Dermatology, studies have found vitamin A useful for treating acne, treating and reversing damage caused by sun exposure and in reducing the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks. Chronically rough, dry skin may actually be a sign of vitamin A deficiency. While a vitamin A deficiency certainly won’t promote skin health, vitamin A toxicity— essentially a vitamin overdose—can also harm the skin. Too much vitamin A exhibits many of the same symptoms as too little. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin; once consumed, it is stored within the body until it is needed. While this means vitamin A won’t easily cook out of foods, it also makes toxicity more likely. The best plan is to aim for meeting the suggested daily intake without going overboard. Where it is found: Retinol, the form of vitamin A that is most often recognized for its skinrepairing benefits, is found primarily in animal products such as beef, eggs and dairy. Orange and red fruits and vegetables, such as mangos, carrots, squashes, tomatoes and strawberries are also high in vitamin A. Suggested daily intake: 700 micrograms for women, 900 for men.
VITAMIN C In the body, vitamin C is primarily responsible for manufacturing collagen, a protein and an important component of tissues such as cartilage, ligaments, blood vessels and skin. Adequate intake of vitamin C allows skin to repair itself, not only after a wound but also after exposure to UV radiation and ozone, preventing or minimizing the appearance of blemishes later in life. Fortunately, vitamin C is widely available in most modern-day diets. Extreme deficiencies of vitamin C are uncommon in the United States today, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, but some evidence suggests that many Americans still don’t get the daily recommendation, and low levels of vitamin C may be responsible for both rough skin and splitting hair in some individuals. Unlike vitamin A, vitamin C is water-soluble—it can’t be stored in the body and must be replaced every day. Where it is found: Vitamin C occurs naturally in citrus, peppers, tomatoes, berries and in all dark, leafy vegetables. Suggested daily intake: 75 milligrams for women, 90 for men.
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As an antioxidant, vitamin E protects the body, including the skin, from environmental sources of damaging free radicals such as air pollution and UV radiation. It helps regenerate skin and blood cells after exposure to these agents, giving it some useful anti-aging properties. In 2009, research presented at the Investigative Dermatology Symposium found that vitamin E can naturally enhance the effectiveness of sun screen to a small degree. Like vitamin A, vitamin E is fat-soluble, so while adequate intake is necessary for healthy skin, vitamin E toxicity can lead to other health problems, like hemorrhaging. Vitamin E toxicity is rare when the main source of the vitamin comes from food. Where it’s found: The most abundant sources of vitamin E are natural oils—think olive and vegetable oils, plus eggs, nuts and seeds. Suggested daily intake: 17 milligrams for both men and women.
VITAMIN D That vitamin D is necessary for healthy bone development is well-known, but vitamin D also plays an important role in skin coloration and inflammation by regulating cell pigmentation and creation. According to Dermatology Research and Practice, vitamin D is useful in treating skin conditions such as psoriasis and scleroderma. It is also an antioxidant, protecting the skin from damage by the sun and other environmental offenders. Vitamin D is also a fat-soluble vitamin, but toxicity is extremely rare in cases where supplements are not used. Where it is found: Unlike most other vitamins, vitamin D is manufactured within the body when the skin is directly exposed to sunlight. Many foods, especially dairy products and cereals, are vitamin D fortified, but because this food-based vitamin D must undergo two internal processes before it becomes usable within the body, these supplemental sources are highly inefficient. Suggested daily intake: 5 micrograms for both men and women under 50; 10 for those 51 and older.
These four vitamins aren’t the only nutrients that support skin health, but current research suggests they are among the most vital aspects of achieving beautiful skin. And despite all the supplementation and fortification available in food today, many Americans’ diets are so lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables that they do not get enough of these vitamins to do more than stave off the symptoms of deficiency, according to Martindale. “If you have a balanced diet, then you’re getting all these vitamins,” Martindale says. “But if you’re not consuming fish or leafy greens, you won’t be seeing the benefits of these wonderful fresh foods.”
A SHADOW OF SCIENTIFIC DOUBT
That vitamins have a direct impact on the appearance of skin is not accepted as gospel truth among dermatologists. The skin is the last organ to receive nutrients that were absorbed in the stomach, and many of the studies touting the dermatological benefits of vitamin intake have been unable to quantify exactly how many blemishes disappeared or how the depth of wrinkles was reduced. According to WebMD, many of the studies that have found evidence of oral vitamins' effect on skin were conducted in labs, using animals, so the exact effect on human skin is still unknown. But dermatologists agree that a healthy lifestyle, including a proper diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep and sunscreen use, will promote overall health, including the health of skin.
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Avoid Allergy and Asthma Triggers as You Shape Up
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is getting in shape! Getting in shape is good news for your health. But if you have allergies or asthma, the hidden triggers at the gym may be bad for your condition.
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Dr. Jones specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions relating to allergies, asthma and immune system disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his MD from Penn State University and completed his specialty training at Creighton University.
contain problematic chemicals or VOCs (volatile organic compounds). That could be why you sneeze or wheeze every time you hit the gym, so it’s a good idea to use your allergy or asthma medication before you work out.
Here are some tips to keep your visits to the health club sniffle, sneeze and wheeze free:
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Yoga isn’t relaxing if you break out in hives thanks to that cushy mat likely made of latex. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yoga or other floor exercises. If you’re allergic to latex, bring your own latex-free mat. If you don’t know what’s causing your hives, call me and we will try to figure it out.
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Not everyone in the pool
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for most people, particularly those with asthma. Sometimes, though, heavily chlorinated water can trigger symptoms from irritation - itchy red eyes or a rash - to trouble breathing. I can help you determine whether you should stick to swimming in fresh or salt water or opt for the treadmill.
Check the label before you energize
Energy bars and protein shakes can help you make it through your workout. But if you have a nut, wheat, egg, soy or milk allergy, be sure you carefully read the ingredients first and have your injectible epineprhine.
Protect yourself from the disinfectant
Gyms often use a disinfectant spray to try to keep equipment germ-free. But many of those sprays have a strong odor and
Many exercise clothes are made of polyester and nylon, which helps keep sweat off of your skin. But if you are sensitive to synthetic materials, these fabrics can make you itch like crazy. Check clothing labels before you purchase. Lycra (spandex)—which gives clothes that comfy stretch – is higher quality and less likely to irritate.
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) can cause chest tightness and trouble breathing in people who have asthma, and sometimes in others, too. If you run into breathing problems when you exercise, ease in and out of workouts and use an inhaler before exercise. Breathe through your nose rather than your mouth. And if you have a cold, take it easy as viruses can be an asthma trigger.
Not sure what’s making you miserable? Call 801775-9800 or visit www.rockymountainallergy.com for more information and to breathe easy while getting into shape this New Year. Get into shape safely and exercise without limits!
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TEMPER TEENAGE ANGER
is bewildering. Parents often approach it like a Stonehenge of human behavior: We aren’t sure why or how, but it’s there. While parenting teenagers will never be easy, much of their anger issues can be explained, understood and resolved in a productive way.
SOURCES OF ANGER
One of the first things parents must understand is that the teenage experience today—the digital world—is starkly different than the teenage world of decades past, according to Clair Mellenthin, psychotherapist at Wasatch Family Therapy. Communication is one of the central differences. Teen-talk today is much faster and often more direct than in decades past, which can cause conflict, or at least disconnect. For example, if a parent calls their teen, the teen might not pick up the phone, but instead may respond with a text. The parent feels rejected or dismissed because they weren’t able to speak directly, but the teen views this communication differently, and actually does the same thing to his close friends all the time. It is just the way he communicates. “They live in such a fast-paced world,” Mellenthin says. “They’re used to everything being instantaneous.”
“The mass media has the goal of making money from teenagers, while parents have the goal of producing happy, well-adjusted adults from teenagers. These two goals are not compatible.”
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Whether it’s a TV show, the latest news or an address, teens of today can find it within seconds. So when things aren’t instantaneous, they get frustrated, notes Mellenthin. Simple differences aren’t the only problem with communication, however. In some very critical ways, modern teenage communication is simply bad. With the digital age came decreased emphasis on interpersonal skills like assertiveness and eye-contact, meaning that teens are often illequipped to deal with conflict when it does arise. Parents need to be able to identify this flaw in their children, and demonstrate the correct ways to deal with conflict. Media, in general, presents messages and enticements that greatly affect teens as well. Kathleen Hofer, LPC, of Wasatch Family Therapy explained that media has vastly different motives than parents, and is often much more effective at reaching the teenage mind. “The mass media has the goal of making money from teenagers, while parents have the goal of producing happy, well-adjusted adults from teenagers. These two goals are not compatible,” she says. There are other factors that parents must be aware of, Hofer explains. Some sources of teen-parent anger have been around forever, and have more to do with the natural priorities of each side than with generational changes. “The adult’s job is to protect children,” Hofer says. “The adolescent's job is to explore identity and values. These
different tasks have always created tension in the parent-adolescent relationship.” The problem is compounded further considering the timing and the changing role of authority, she says. While parents are important models for their kids, teens often don’t reverence authority figures, making them eerily similar to virtually every generation in the past. Teen-parent disconnect is a proverbial theme echoed throughout the ages of art and music. From Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, to James Dean’s characteristic role in Rebel Without a Cause, the message is clear: teens have rarely embraced authority, whether they are chanting Twisted Sister’s We’re Not Gonna Take It or Will Smith’s Parent’s Just Don’t Understand! Still, the communication chasm isn’t so wide as we perceive; at least, not in the long run. Whoever said it, it’s true: “There is nothing wrong with today's teenager that twenty years won't cure." But still, there is some scientific explanation for this conflict that suggests some real differences in today’s teen. For instance, puberty is starting younger, around age 8-10, which brings sexual feelings and experiences before being emotionally able. The changing body can be a spark for conflict, notes Mellenthin. “The whole physical being is in a period of rapid growth,” she says, making it easy for balance to be disrupted. The factor of brain development is a huge piece of parenting education that is often left out, she says. The brain is still developing until the age of 25 for boys and 23 for girls.
The frontal lobe’s development is of special importance, because it’s the part of the brain that connects cause and effect (hence why teenagers might seem to mindlessly take risks or simply forget to turn in yesterday’s completed homework assignments). The bottom line here is that a developing brain can cause a lot of confusion and, at times, emotional upheaval. Differences aside, teenagers actually get mad for many of the same reasons that anyone else gets mad. It is a time of confusing transitions in education, finances and relationships. When the status quo gets disrupted, a change in temper is normal, as teenagers know full well. Pressures combine, and teenagers find different ways to cope, some of which aren’t healthy.
“Children and adolescents often mirror their parents’ emotional state, as if they have built-in radars,” Hofer says. “The most common statement I make to parents of child and adolescent clients is, ‘The best way to help your child is to help yourself.’” If you want your teen to handle stress and conflict admirably, do so yourself. Here are some healthy habits parents can develop:
Before you initiate any conversation with a teen, consider the context of the situation. If the teen is angry, irritable or feeling rebellious, it probably isn’t a good time to talk.
Most teenagers admit to having anger attacks, according to abcnews.go.com, but 1 out of 12 teenagers have what is called intermittent explosive disorder (IED), characterized by uncontrollable fits of rage.
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"It's an enormous problem that mental health professionals have not taken seriously," said Ronald Kessler, a psychiatric epidemiologist at Harvard Medical School in Boston who studies IED, to ABC News.
WHY ANGER IS OKAY
Perhaps anger is simply a normal emotional response to perceived injustice, and can be expressed in a healthy way. “Anger is simply power waiting to be directed,” Hofer says. “We are stronger, not weaker, when we channel legitimate anger and use it as a power source to solve the problems we are angry about.” In fact, it can be bad if a teen doesn’t express anger. Both parents and teens will feel it, but healthy anger, when expressed, leaves the person in charge, and not just a pawn of emotion, according to Hofer. Another positive side to teen-parent conflict, writes Marie Hartwell-Walker, EdD, on psychcentral.com, is that it shows caring from each side. “Believe it or not, the intensity of feelings can be a hopeful sign,” she writes. “People who fight with each other still care what the other person thinks and still want to have impact and influence on each other.” In the classic communication vs. misunderstanding scene in the 1996 movie, Jerry McGuire, Cuba Gooding’s over-the-top NFL wide receiver character shouts out to Tom Cruise, playing McGuire, “That’s the difference between you and me….You think we’re fighting, and I think we’re finally talking!”
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We know teenagers can border on being insufferable, but focus more on the successes of a child than the failures. Nagging is easy to do, and sometimes feels necessary, but be sure it is.
VALUE FAIRNESS
Consequences should not be decided in the moment, because teens will likely label them as unfair. Establish rules and consequences early, and make sure you enforce those consequences when appropriate. This helps place the weight of the matter on the teen’s head, rather than your own.
Parent-teen conflicts often start because each side is battling for power. Establishing rules can help avoid these battles. That said, compromise can be a good thing.
START YOUNG
Teenagers sometimes won’t respond to authority and won’t take no for an answer. To parents, this may be an awful surprise of emerging adulthood, but according to Don Fontenelle, PhD, author of Keys to Parenting Your Teenage, early family trends may be partially to blame.
Energetic exchanges may signify that people still care. The real trouble may begin with the use of the word "whatever." People who give up on each other and no longer care are the toughest to “pull back from disaster,” writes Hartwell-Walker.
“Some of these adolescents have been in control of the family since they were young,” he writes. “The child determined the routines and activities in the home more than the parents.”
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO
Establishing control early in childhood will help teens respond better to authority.
Just because there are good reasons for getting angry doesn’t mean being upset is always acceptable. Parents can help their teenagers learn to cope with frustration and pressure in a healthy way. Parents must be sure to not hypocritically behave in the same ways they are trying to teach their teens to avoid. It’s difficult to teach tolerance and composure under pressure when the parent is easily prone to addressing conflict through shouting and violence. Facebook.com/HealthyUT
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Source: Keys to Parenting Your Teenager by Don Fontenelle, Ph.D., 2000 Published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc., republished: life. familyeducation.com. Recommended reading: Parenting From the Inside Out by Dan Siegel, MD, and Mary Hartzell, MEd Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel, MD, and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
Fits of rage will last 10 to 20 minutes. The disorder is especially dangerous because of the danger it poses for the individual and those surrounding him or her. It also can have devastating influences on employment and marriages. The disorder most often occurs in men, but causes are not clear, nor is effective treatment established. IED often comes with anxiety, depression or substance abuse, and children exposed to violence may be a greater risk developing the disorder.
PREDICTING AND FIXING AN OUTBURST Here are some signs of hidden anger, from Hofer: ››
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SEEING
Snow White’s stepmother, the queen, must know ‘who’s the fairest,’ but when a mirror shatters her aspirations, she starts down a dark path of destruction leading to her own demise. The moral of this story is not lost among modern mirrorgazers, some of whom are caught up in their reflection and frequently disappointed, if not devastated, by it. The solution to this problem is “mirror fasting,” say those who avoid mirrors for days, months or longer to leave behind vanity and harmful obsession with appearance. The queen certainly would have been better off without a mirror at all, but certain experts say learning how to use mirrors is more important than avoiding them. Whatever the case, one thing is certain: mirrors matter. M IRROR DAMAGE Surveys from Great Britain say that women look at a mirror 38 times a day, and that men look 18 times a day. While the consequences of this mirror time are hard to nail down, we do know it can hurt.
People are often unhappy with what they see in the mirror. The Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC) in England says that 8 out of 10 women aren’t satisfied with their reflection, and a study from the Institute of Psychiatry in London found that looking at a mirror for ten minutes brings anxiety, even for healthy people. For people with body image disorders, even 25 seconds is damaging. People engaged in mirror fasting say it helps selfperception be based more on substance than appearance. It also helps curb self-criticism, they say, and helps conserve energy, since worrying about looks can be so taxing. New York Times writer Kate Murphy interviewed a number of mirror fasting individuals, and summarized the reported benefit as follows:
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G YOURSELF WITHOUT A MIRROR “Those who have engaged in the exercise report that not seeing themselves helped them see themselves more clearly,” she wrote. Perhaps Narcissus, the subject of a Roman tale, would have benefited from a mirror fast. In the tale, he falls in love with his own reflection and dies of unrequited love. But is it the mirror that killed him? Mirrors are tied to selfinfatuation, but maybe they aren’t the underlying cause. SIRC anthropologist Kate Fox told the New York Times that people turn to mirrors so frequently not out of vanity, but because modern society emphasizes appearance. The SIRC says that attractive people have advantages in our society, like:
Attractive children are more popular, both with classmates and teachers. Attractive applicants have a better chance of getting jobs, and of being paid more.
Celebrities might have something to do with our constant turning to mirrors, according to Dr. Drew Pinsky. He writes in his book, The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism is Seducing America, that modern celebrities promote narcissism among consumers of entertainment. “Narcissistic celebrity behavior can have a powerful magnifying effect on the latent narcissism in all of us,” he writes. Whatever the reason, be it mirrors, societal standards or celebrities, millions of Americans seem preoccupied with their appearance. In 2010, 9.5 million cosmetic surgical or nonsurgical procedures were done in the United States, 8.6 million of them for women, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Americans spent more than $10 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2010, including 2.4 million Botox injections and 318,000 breast augmentations. It would be quite a stretch to blame mirrors for this, but it would be quite a stretch in the opposite direction to say mirrors don’t play a persuasive role. FLASHBACK: WHEN MIRRORS AND HUMANS FELL IN LOVE
Attractive people are found guilty less often in court.
A quick look at the history of mirrors helps us understand how deeply they are tied with the story of humans, and how that influences the idea of mirror fasting. Harvard English graduate and author Mark Pendergrast spent three years researching and travelling the globe to write Mirror Mirror: A History of the Human Love Affair with Reflection. In this book, he says that mirrors are an invention arguably just as important as the wheel, because of their contribution to societal changes. At first, mirrors were expensive and rare, and had spiritual meaning. Eventually mirrors were tied to wealth and royalty. But then, in the early 20th century, century, mirrors became common. Purses, bathrooms, CONTINUED>>>
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dance halls and a million other places had mirrors shooting self-images back at us. Now mirrors even take the form of skyscrapers. People changed when they could suddenly see themselves everywhere, Pendergrast says. “Mirrors have certainly made us more self-conscious and vain,” he says. “But as Socrates suggested, they have also made us more self-conscious and introspective, able to look into our own eyes.” Mirrors have more profound benefits than helping us match an outfit. Consider how they can help us come to terms with reality, which is necessary for initiating change. “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change,” said influential American psychologist Carl R. Rogers. Mirrors also help us focus on the present by showing us nothing but the present. Buddhists have taught for millennia that humans often focus on what is already done or on what is to come, but that it is important to consider ourselves in the now.
“Fasting seems like an avoidance tactic rather than a learning one, distracting us from the psychological tools we need to feel good about ourselves,”
But pros, along with cons, seem to characterize the mirror. For example, they help us maintain our image, but they are the most frank accusers of obesity. They help us put on earrings, but they make us self-conscious of facial blemishes we can’t take off. MIRROR FASTING: A HEALTHY ROUTE? At first glance, unhealthy mirror gazing seems inherently different from bad habits with tobacco, drugs or alcohol. But maybe it is possible to abuse the use of mirrors, just as it is possible to abuse the use of alcohol. Maybe a small drink in the reflective pool can lead to another and another, until you stand there senselessly criticizing your own body, drunk to reality. “Spending too much time in the mirror, and checking oneself while very close to the mirror, gives a person a distorted view of their appearance, which may be distressing,” says Dr. Katharine Phillips, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. Phillips is a renowned researcher of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which is when a person becomes so preoccupied with imagined flaws in appearance that they have trouble with day-to-day functioning. Those with BDD, which occurs in equally among men and women, will often
spend hours every day in front of a mirror. While it isn’t known if bad mirrorwatching habits contribute to the development of BDD, Phillips says, the disorder does most likely come from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. “It’s possible that looking too much or too closely in the mirror might increase one’s risk for getting the disorder,” she says. While BDD affects millions, however, most people probably just care how they look, nothing more. Vanity and pride aside, appearance is important. It shows others that you care about and respect them. If a person feels like their mirror habits are unhealthy, perhaps it would be wiser to simply tone down the use of mirrors rather than forego them altogether. Even BDD patients still use mirrors. Phillips says that part of the cognitive behavioral treatment for BDD is helping patients develop a healthy relationship with mirrors, like “not spending too much time checking them and learning to look in them without excessive focus on disliked areas and without negative self-talk.” Learning to use mirrors in a healthy way may be more valuable than ignoring them, writes Vivian Diller, PhD, a psychologist in New York City. “Fasting seems like an avoidance tactic rather than a learning one, distracting us from the psychological tools we need to feel good about ourselves,” she writes. Slate.com writer Katy Waldman tried a mirror fast, and wrote that maybe what people are really trying to cure with mirror fasts requires more than simply avoiding reflections. “You don’t cure narcissism by draining the pool,” she writes of her experience. Still, Snow White would have been much better off if her stepmother didn’t have a mirror. Mirrors can hurt, but their practical, introspective benefits should be considered before we chalk them up as the enemies of humility. Perhaps the solution is to learn how to use this magical tool correctly, rather than avoid it. A step in front of the mirror is a step into the courtroom. We become the defendant, judge and jury all at once. Be fair.
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“I THOUGHT I LOST THIS WEIGHT...
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JILLIAN MICHAELS
The super-trainer from the show “The Biggest Loser,” asked this exact same question. Eating twelve hundred calories and working out five hours a week, she still couldn’t lose weight.
WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE?
She got her hormones checked. All the time at the gym, and all the low-calorie food wasn’t doing a thing to help her, until she realized her hormones were acting against her efforts, instead of with them.
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IT IS TIME TO MAKE AChange?
Do something that will improve your heath and life. Excess weight can cause many medical problems these include but are not limited to:
OBESITY RISK LIST • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Type 2 diabetes Coronary heart disease High LDL ("bad") cholesterol Stroke Hypertension Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone of joints) Sleep apnea & other breathing problems Some forms of cancer (breast, colorectal, endometrial, and kidney) Complications of pregnancy Menstrual irregularities Asthma Pregnancy complications
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Menstrual irregularities Excessive hair growth Urine leakage Depression Heartburn (GERD) Increased surgical risk Increased mortality
This conditions can improve or resolve with weight loss. If weight loss has not been maintained by non surgical options consider looking into a Lap-Band procedure.
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Mouth
It’s that time of year again, when everyone starts thinking about what they are going to do better this year than they did last year. If you’re like the majority of the population, you have set a New Year’s Resolution to get in shape and eat healthier this year. While most people set this resolution as a way to lose weight, did you know eating a healthy diet is also one of the best things you can do for your oral health? The Effects of Poor Nutrition When you eat an unhealthy diet, it affects your body in a myriad of ways, increasing your risk of chronic illness such as diabetes, heart diseaseww and cancer, and weakening your immune system. With these chronic illnesses and a weak immune system, you also have a higher risk of developing gingivitis, gum disease, and other oral health complications. Since your mouth is the first point of contact for food and drinks that go into your body, sugary treats and drinks can also increase your risk of developing cavities and gum disease, and regularly eating unhealthy foods can cause inflammation or chronic conditions that contribute to poor health overall. On the flip side, eating healthy foods that are high in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits and vegetables, can improve your immune system and protect your mouth from disease. According to the American Dental Association (www.ada. org), studies show a correlation between Facebook.com/HealthyUT
people who have lost teeth or wear dentures and those who don't eat as many fruits or vegetables or tend to have less nutritious overall eating habits.
Partner with your Dentist Your dentist is one of the best resources to help keep your mouth healthy and identify tips for healthy eating, especially since your mouth is one of the first places where signs of a poor diet are detectable. A great way to begin your “healthy diet” New Year’s Resolution is with a visit to your dentist. Go for a cleaning and check-up and ask your dentist to help you identify ways that you can improve your diet in order to improve your oral health. Scheduling regular cleanings and check-ups with your dentist at the recommended six-month intervals may also help keep you accountable all year for your resolution to eat healthy. For tips on what to eat, resources such as MyPlate from the Center for
Nutrition Policy and Promotion at the US Department of Agriculture (www. ChooseMyPlate.gov) can help you discover a balanced diet consisting of fruits and vegetable, whole grains, lowfat dairy, and lean protein. This year, set your resolution to eat healthier, and develop a plan to follow through. Your body, and your mouth, will thank you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR William Carroll DDS
Roseman University of Health Sciences South Jordan Campus 801.302.2600 www.roseman.edu Dr. Carroll is an Associate Professor at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan, Utah. He graduated from the UCSF School of Dentistry, completed a two-year AEGD residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, and recently retired from the US Navy after more than 30 years of service.
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Taking medication to cover up symptoms can be similar to filling a pothole. It’s only a matter of time before it becomes a problem again, and it can get bigger. Wouldn’t it be better to get to the cause of the problem? That is what chiropractic does.
Even if you are pain free, it does not mean your nervous system is functioning at its best. A vast majority of your nerves are controlling all the bodily functions you rarely think about.
Chiropractors are often labeled back pain doctors, which has little to do with the principles of our profession. Aches and pains are warnings that something in your body is NOT working correctly. Your brain communicates through the nervous
The sole job of a chiropractor is to detect and correct any areas in the spine where that vital connection between brain and body is being compromised. When your body is free to function correctly, pain and
system and regulates every function in your entire body including: circulation, respiration, digestion, reproduction, etc.
symptoms tend to go away. That is why so many people get and stay well under chiropractic care.
Suzanne Cronin, DC
Originally from New York, I went to Georgia to attend Life University to become a Chiropractor, which is my passion. I am currently completing my Diplomate in Addictionology, which is the study of addiction and chiropractic's significant role in the recovery process.
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BOTTOM LINE: Your body’s communication through your nervous system is ESSENTIAL to your health.
Shannon Parisi, DC
I am passionate about giving families access to affordable preventative care. Being proactive about wellness is the health care reform this country needs. I transferred from West Virginia University to Life University in Marietta, GA to complete my Bachelor's degree in Biology and obtain my Doctorate of Chiropractic.
hypertension, and polycystic appearing ovaries. It is estimated that nearly 10% of all women of all nationalities and races have this syndrome. The basis of this is a endocrine disorder in which there is an imbalance of estrogen and testosterone. Men have a lot of testosterone and minimal estrogen while women generally have a lot of estrogen and minimal testosterone. In women with PCOS, there is an excess production of testosterone which causes male like characteristics to occur. This hyperandrogenism leads to increase muscle mass and obesity, hypertension, diabetes, excess hair growth, male pattern baldness, hyperlipidemia, deepening of the voice, acne, and increase risk of cardiovascular disease.
"If you have infrequent or irregular cycles you may have PCOS " Just what is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
PCOS is a diagnosis of exclusion. In other words, there is no specific test or set of tests that can diagnose PCOS. Rather it is based almost exclusively on history and physical exam. The one absolute requirement is to have less than normal frequency of your menstrual cycle. Most women with PCOS start as teenagers with fewer than normal periods. If you have less than 10 cycles in a year you likely have at least some degree of PCOS. The less frequent your period, is the more likely to have anovulation, which is when the ovary fails to release an egg at mid-cycle. Therefore you have less chances to conceive. Infrequent menses is by far the most important aspect of diagnosis, but other tests might include an estrogen level, testosterone level, LH:FSH ratio, ( Luteinizing Hormone to Follicle Stimulating Hormone of 3:1 highly suggests an abnormality ), TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Prolactin levels, fasting blood glucose, insulin levels, and a transvaginal ultrasound.
Way back in the 1950's, a pair of doctors coined the term "Stein- Leventhal Syndrome." They noted that a metabolic and endocrine phenomenon occurred in a group of women with certain characteristics. These women had irregular and infrequent menses, obesity, infertility, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
Treatment is usually divided, at least by me, into 2 paths. If you are NOT wanting to conceive then most women benefit from treatment with oral contraceptives. I prefer to use Yasmin or Yaz as they contain
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drospirinone and are more anti-androgenic than other progestins. In other words, they help block the effects of testosterone. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic that helps to excrete testosterone and may also be used. Neither should be used in pregnancy. On the other hand, if you ARE wanting to conceive, then Clomiphene citrate or another ovulation induction drug is used to help increase the likelihood of conception. In addition, most doctors will prescribe one of three diabetic medications to help normalize your cycle. These include Metformin ( Glucophage ), Pioglitazone ( Actos ), Rosiglitazone ( Avandia ). They all help with insulin sensitization and may be used to decrease your risk of gestational diabetes during pregnancy. I personally prefer Metformin. The last and most difficult treatment whether or not you are trying to conceive is weight loss. Losing just 5-10 % of you body weight can significantly improve you chance of conception and will certainly decrease your risks of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and improve your overall health. Weight loss also lowers insulin and therefore the overall production of testosterone in the ovaries. In summary, if you have fewer than normal periods, you may have PCOS. The good news is that with proper medical treatment the vast majority of women can have a baby. For more information on Polycystic ovary syndrome or other women's health matters visit www.drsaundersobgyn.com or simply call Dr. Saunders at 801-692-1429.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mark Saunders, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology Personal Care 801-692-1429 drsaundersobgyn.com
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Let’s face it, living in the West in the winter rocks, because you’ll never hurt for a place to hit the slopes. For the best ski and snowboarding season this year, we’ve gathered the top five tips on how to get you ramp ready.
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Being out of shape will make your time on the mounshort. Make sure to hit the gym before you hit the slopes. Why? Proper stretching and plenty of aerobic exercise will lengthen your stride and endurance. Strengthening yourself beforehand will also help you withstand impact.
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No one wants to be in the middle of a run with equipment failure. Before you begin to wade through ski magazines, catalogs and brochures, make sure you’re armed for the conditions. Whether you’re renting or buying, gear should be in good shape, and remember, cheaper is not always better. If you’re inexperienced leave it to the pros. Any ski or rental shop can answer your questions about features, advantages, fit and alignment. Good gear could mean the difference between a sweet run or disaster.
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One of the biggest mistakes most athletes make is not drinking enough water. It is easier to get dehydrated at higher altitudes so make sure you take a few water breaks. It’s always better to drink more than not enough. / / \ \
You might think you’re the next big thing to hit the U.S Alpine “A” Team, but even the most experienced snow junkies and expert skiers polish up their skills with a lesson now and again. Proper instruction is vital and can reveal your limits and tighten your skills. It’s important to challenge yourself; just remember, safety first.
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If you’ve heard amazing ski stories about Utah’s incredible snow, believe them. Better yet, come try it for yourself. It truly is the “Greatest Snow on Earth!” With an average of 500 inches a year of fresh powder, you can be assured you’ll find ideal snow conditions on some of the most beautifully manicured terrain. Come join visitors and locals alike for beginner, intermediate and advanced runs the whole family will enjoy. Why go anywhere else, when your winter headquarters are in your backyard? Ski Utah.
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PHILLIP C. HOOPES, JR., MD
Hoopes Vision Correction Center 801-568-0200 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/
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Utah Wellness Institute 801-576-1155 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/robertjones
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Western Urological Clinic 801-993-1800 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/
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Western Urological Clinic 801-993-1800 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/
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SCOTT ADELMAN, MD
The Smart Clinic (801) 676-7632 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/smartclinic
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HARRISON LAZARUS MD, FACS
21st Century Vein Clinic 801-263-0778 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/lazarus
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KELLI BEHLE, FOUNDER
MD Diet Utah Company phone 801-293-3100 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/mddiet
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STEVEN E. WARREN, MD
Align Wellness 801-673-3274 See online: Healthy-Utah.com/warren
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