Archive for November 10th, 2008
Monday, November 10th, 2008
Childbirth and a safe maternity
Free childbirthing has a price
As a family doctor assisting childbirths, the hair in the back of my neck rose high when I first heard of Free childbirthing the new movement of people who want to give childbirth without any support.
My fears were certainly not for the fact that this small trend would take work away from me as I could easily work 24 hours a day 7 days a week from the start. My main concern is for this silent little person who has no saying over something as important as the start of its life: the unborn infant.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
Diet Plan for your diet
Hello friends, look at what I came up with when i was looking for diet plans. From well.blogs.nytimes.com
“Nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden has created several lists of healthful foods people should be eating but aren’t
Beets: Think of beets as red spinach, Dr. Bowden said, because they are a rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.
Cabbage: Loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes.
Swiss chard: A leafy green vegetable packed with carotenoids that protect aging eyes.
Cinnamon: May help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
Pomegranate juice: Appears to lower blood pressure and loaded with antioxidants.
Dried plums: Okay, so they are really prunes, but they are packed with antioxidants.
Pumpkin seeds: The most nutritious part of the pumpkin and packed with magnesium; high levels of the mineral are associated with lower risk for early death.
Sardines: Dr. Bowden calls them “health food in a can.” They are high in omega-3’s, contain virtually no mercury and are loaded with calcium. They also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese as well as a full complement of B vitamins.
on toast, or mashed with dijon mustard and onions as a spread.
Turmeric: The “superstar of spices,” it may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Frozen blueberries: Even though freezing can degrade some of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, frozen blueberries are available year-round and don’t spoil; associated with better memory in animal studies.
almonds.
Canned pumpkin: A low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber and immune-stimulating vitamin A; fills you up on very few calories.”
I hope this helps your guys set up your own personal diet plans.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
Fat Loss and Activity
Hey fellows, look at the what the benefits of being active and hence maintaining fat loss gives us. Extract from an artcile from medicalnewstoday.com
“We all know physical activity is good for you. But why exactly is it good for you? What effect does exercise have on the cells and tissues of the body? What do we need to know so that we can use physical activity more effectively to combat chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and heart disease? And what social and psychological factors prevent people from exercising or playing sports?
the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Musculoskeletal and Arthritis (IMHA) will tackle over the next five years through its strategic plan unveiled at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).
“As Canada’s population ages and grows, the burden of arthritis, osteoporosis, and other musculoskeletal, oral and skin conditions on our health care system will increase,” said Dr. Jane E. Aubin, IMHA’s Scientific Director. “We want to reduce this burden and improve the health and quality of life of Canadians of all ages by supporting research that increases our understanding of the relationship between physical activity, mobility and health.”
Over the next five years, the Institute will work with its partners to fund peer-reviewed research and training projects in the area of physical activity and health. This research may range from the cellular behavior of joint tissues to the psychosocial aspects of exercise, activity and sports on populations”
Guess we should take this as a postive sign and increase our fat loss and daily activity.
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