You're Never Too Old to Exercise

  Staying active is important for older adults to maintain their health and independence. Here are some tips to help them stay motivated to exercise:

 -Make it fun: Try to find ways to make exercise enjoyable and interesting. Some people like to walk on a treadmill at the gym, while others find that kind of activity boring. Be creative and try new activities to keep your interest alive. Do things you enjoy but pick up the pace. Do all four types of exercise — endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. The variety helps keep things interesting!

- Find ways to fit exercise into your day: You are more likely to exercise if it’s a convenient part of your day. Try exercising first thing in the morning or combine physical activity with a task that’s already part of your day, such as walking the dog or doing household chores.

- Make exercise a social activity: Many people agree that an “exercise buddy” keeps them going. Take a walk during lunch with coworkers or try a dance class — salsa, tango, square dancing — it’s up to you. Use family gatherings as a time to play team sports or do outdoor activities.

- Keep track of your exercise progress: The best way to stay motivated is to measure and celebrate your successes. Make an exercise and physical activity plan that works for you and track your daily physical activity. Find new ways to increase your physical activity and keep track of your monthly progress to see improvement.  If you need any inspiration, google Dick Van Dyke who as of now is 97 years old and has some good advice for you to stay active.

Stay Healthy

M.N.Curry

Health Products; A Trillion Dollar Business

 

 The health and wellness industry has now reached a trillion-dollar mark in worldwide sales.  With a plethora of health-based companies trying to grab their share of profits, consumers are getting confused as to what is best for their needs and what is a honey-coated placebo.  In an effort to help in your decision as to what popular products are worth your money a bit of research is a good idea.  

  People are spending a lot of money to reach and maintain their goal of living a healthier lifestyle.  Women, because of their concerns are willing to spend for what they want, but obtaining access to good reliable information is important in order to make good decisions on buying safe products.  Men as well, should be concerned about purchasing reliable products.

  Finding reliable sources of information on health products is important after all you are buying these products to maintain your health.  Check government websites such as the Institute of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.  The Medical and Health Organization.  Online journals and health databases.  Consumer Lab.  If you check any of these places make sure that the information is up to date.

  For the women may I suggest to you several highly rated products with reviews, for your consideration?  Depending on what you are looking for, you just might find it here at Women's EBook Pedia, the largest digital info product store for women.  

  Stay Healthy

     M.N.Curry

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The Home Doctor a Guide to Practical Medicine

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 The crazy cost of an emergency room visit is getting out of hand and financial range for most people.  Even if you have a decent healthcare program you are likely to spend $120 to $265 just to get seen. Heaven forbid if you have to be admitted as an inpatient.  But what about the other essentials you'll need not to mention adding in the cost of food and other necessities. So instead of hitting the panic button why not be prepared for those emergencies with the knowledge that will have you prepared.  

There are several items in your very home right now that could save you a trip to the hospital. Find out what you need to store right now just in case. The more knowledge you have about these things the less stress you'll have whenever these events present themselves.  The Home Doctor is something that you absolutely need around your house or at least someplace you can easily get to.

 It is comforting to know that if you are within an hour's drive, you can reach the sliding doors of medical help. But what if some unforeseen small disaster happened that you could take care of yourself if you were only prepared with the right information and knowledge. And what if all the things you needed were right in your kitchen.  Let's say it's Friday night around 12;30 and the nearest hospital is totally overwhelmed with patients this presently happened to a family member at their local hospital, in which they spent a total of 15 hours waiting and STILL was never seen!  Feeling helplessly frustrated and pissed off they when to a different facility the next day.  All this is to say, that some basic knowledge of a few natural ingredients that you have around the house will resolve an issue or give you time until the issue is dealt with.

  Most people in South Florida remember Hurricane Katrina and what a disaster that was, but nothing compared to the medical horrors and hardships in Venezuela. I am not a doomsday prepper, but having certain common household supplies on hand can increase your preparedness and allow you to get more advanced help.

  As a side note, the Combat Support Hospital Unit I was attached to spent almost a year isolated in the desert of Iraq with the 120-degree mid-day temperatures, we needed to have the most important supplies available at any given moment. and it kept us going until supplies arrived. Knowing that we were prepared long before the action started and with all the supplies we needed gave us a sense of relief.  After 47 years in the medical field, Just Saying!

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Stay Healthy, Be Prepared

  M.N.Curry

Life is Like a Roll of Toilet Paper

                                       Life Is Like a Roll of Toilet Paper                                                                                               

   There will come a time when reality awakens you to the present state of your own immortality.  Mine came at the age of seventy-two in the form of a stroke that left my cognitive abilities slightly diminished until I found ways, along with therapy, to aid me in my quest to regain a good portion of my cognitive abilities.  For a while, I had to substitute words that would fit the thought I was trying to convey.  I pulled out every trick in the book to try to regain as much as I could to restore and increase the reaction to recall words that were once a conditioned response.  I'd play those free word games that are stuck on my cell phone that put my memory to the test.  The real shock came when a good friend called from Washington D.C. to check on my progress and as best I could, tried to hold a conversation without sounding like a three-year-old.  Finding words to put together that made sense was a chore and I remember asking him about his own health and sadly one month later he died of COVID-19.  We were both up in age and still breathing air without thoughts of shuffling off this mortal coil just yet.  But realize that we are all just specks on the timeline of eternity, and we are not here forever.   It was a scary time and after almost 47 years in the medical field. not giving too much consideration to my own peace of mind. Spending almost 56 hours a week in an operating room doesn't give you much time for anything else. And this brings me to the title of this blog. About 20 years ago a patient and I were having a general conversation about life and the way things have changed.  Then he introduced me to a saying I have used for the last 20 years. It goes like this, "Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes."  Take a minute to think about that and the truth that this simple statement makes. 

Stay Healthy

M.N.Curry

  

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Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

  

  One of the most undemanding and most workable ways to knock over blood sugar amount, eliminate the dangers of “cardiovascular disease,” and perk up health and welfare, in general, is exercise.
Despite that, in today’s inactive world where almost every indispensable job can be carried out online, from the ergonomic chair in front of a computer, or with a streaming line of messages from a fax machine, exercising can be a hard argument to win over.

  The Weight of Exercise

  Everyone should exercise, yet health experts tell us that only 30% of the United States population gets the recommended thirty minutes of daily physical activity, and 25% are not active at all. In fact, inactivity is thought to be one of the key reasons for the surge of type 2 diabetes in the U.S., because inactivity and obesity promote insulin resistance.
  The good news is that it is never too late to get moving, and exercise is one of the easiest ways to start controlling your diabetes. For people with type 2 diabetes in particular, exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, lower the risk of heart disease, and promote weight loss.

Type 2 Diabetes

  Diabetes is on the rise. The number of people diagnosed with diabetes every year increased by 48% between 1980 and 1994. Nearly all the new cases are Type 2 Diabetes, or adult-onset, the kind that moves in around middle age. Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes include increased thirst, appetite, and need to urinate; feeling tired, edgy, or sick to the stomach; blurred vision; tingling or loss of feeling in the hands.

  The causes of type 2 diabetes are complex and not completely understood, although research is uncovering new clues at a rapid pace.
  However, it has already been proven that one of the reasons for the boom in type 2 diabetes is the widening of waistbands and the trend toward a more deskbound and inactive lifestyle in the United States and other developed countries. In America, the shift has been striking; in the 1990s alone, obesity increased by 61% and diagnosed diabetes by 49%.
  For this reason, health experts encourage those who already have type 2 diabetes to start employing the wonders that exercise can do for them. Without exercise, people have the tendency to become obese. Once they are obese, they have a bigger chance of accumulating type 2 diabetes.
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that over 80% of people with type 2 diabetes are clinically overweight. Therefore, it is high time that people, whether inflicted with type 2 diabetes or not, should start doing those jumping and stretching activities.

Getting Started

  The first order of business with any exercise plan, especially if you are a “dyed-in-the-wool” sluggish, is to consult with your healthcare provider. If you have cardiac risk factors, the healthcare provider may want to perform a stress test to establish a safe level of exercise for you.

  Certain diabetic complications will also dictate what type of exercise program you can take on. Activities like weightlifting, jogging, or high-impact aerobics can possibly pose a risk for people with diabetic retinopathy due to the risk of further blood vessel damage and possible retinal detachment.
  If you are already active in sports or work out regularly, it will still benefit you to discuss your regular routine with your doctor. If you are taking insulin, you may need to take special precautions to prevent hypoglycemia during your workout.

Start Slow

  For those who have type 2 diabetes, your exercise routine can be as simple as a brisk nightly neighborhood walk. If you have not been very active before now, start slowly and work your way up. Walk the dog or get out in the yard and rake. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park in the back of the lot and walk. Every little bit does work, in fact, it really helps a lot. As little as 15 to 30 minutes of daily, heart-pumping exercise can make a big difference in your blood glucose control and your risk of developing diabetic complications. One of the easiest and least expensive ways of getting moving is to start a walking program. All you need is a good pair of well-fitting, supportive shoes and a direction to head in.

  Indeed, you do not have to waste too many expenses on costly “health club memberships,” or the most up-to-date health device to start pumping those fats out. What you need is the willingness and the determination to start exercising for a healthier, type 2 diabetes-free life. The results would be the sweetest rewards from the effort that you have exerted.

Stay Healthy
MN Curry

The Weight loss Mind Set

  

  Exercise is always a do-it-yourself venture. No other person and no machine can do it for you. Maintaining motivation is the key to success if you want to reach your goal. 

  This is what people who are overweight should learn to understand. However, even if it so easy to set instructions and easy to follow, this is not the same case for almost 35% of Americans who are unable to prevent being overweight.

  Of course, once we are overweight, we usually want to trim down for a whole lot of reasons, some related to physical condition and fitness, while others would want to enhance their physique and appearance. And it is never too late to be fit.

  In the past 50 to 75 years, physical activity has become the exception rather than the rule, both at home and on the job. People tend to drive where others once walked. People tend to flick a switch and machines do the hauling, lifting, pushing, and pulling for them.

  However, people who try to lose weight tend to believe that weight gain is likely to happen if they do not take forward-looking steps to stop it.

  The point here is that health experts believe that people lose their way, especially when it comes to dieting. They tend to go back to their old eating habits even after they learn to enjoy low-fat eating. They tend to return to sedentary ways even though they enjoy exercising.

  But despite the momentum toward weight gain, you can stop it from happening, experts say. And there are plenty of good reasons to avoid excess pounds, reasons that go beyond vanity or social appearance. There are many reasons in order to keep you motivated to exercise and stay healthy for the rest of your life.

      Ways to Lose Big

1. Have an explicit goal

  A simple statement like, "I want to lose some weight," is an ambiguous and indefinite statement. It will not the least motivate you to start doing exercises right away.

  What is important is to be precise about your goals. It would be better if you would set some detailed number of pounds that you really want to lose. Envisage yourself what you will look like after reaching your desired weight. Doing this will inspire you to lose weight. In fact, maybe even more than what you have planned in mind. The idea is to use that figure to assist you to remain resilient and dedicated.

2. Develop a strategy

  Strength of will does not work alone! To lose weight and stay with it, your strategy must comprise both exercise and diet and not either of the two.

  Try to start motivating yourself by throwing away your clothes that have bigger sizes. This will put you in a situation where you only have your sexy clothes and you have to make a choice by staying motivated to exercise or not wear any clothes at all. Which do you prefer?

3. Make out little, calculable measures

  Put into practice actions that will suit your lifestyle. This means you have to implement moves that you and you alone will benefit from it and not somebody else.

  The idea here is to opt for a more positive and attainable goal and not just to shun away from being plump and chubby.

4. Produce monitoring that has an important effect

  It would be better to have somebody willing to take note of your progress or development. This will inspire you to keep on doing what you have started. Having somebody to listen to your achievements is definitely a better prize than just achieving your goal alone.

  Besides, having an extra hand to support you and cheer for you when things start to fall short. It is that simple way of hearing somebody believe in what you do is one of the greatest motivations to keep you exercising for more.

5. Construct a vigorous, sensible timeline

  What do you plan to achieve in a year? Try to suit your objectives to your calendar, and do not look forward to seeing the results in just a snap.

  The bottom line is that in order to stay motivated exercise entails a lot of hard work, which is contrary to what most people tend to think. The main idea is to let people change their lifestyle because it is only through this way that they will absolutely change their weight…for the better.

  Think healthy, stay fit!

    MN Curry

Diet and Fitness Secrets of Hollywood Stars and How they did it.

  Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger-than-life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the way they do, and being the public figures that they are, they cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how they look. Aside from the clothes, the hair, and the makeup, celebrities have to take good care of their bodies.

  So it is no surprise that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to staying fit and gorgeous. Their health agenda can range from extreme workouts to well-planned meals. Who doesn't want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities.

1. Jennifer Aniston

  The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic sense and her famous hairstyle but she was also known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared on countless magazine covers. To stay trim, Jennifer follows the 40:30:30 diet method. The diet consists of:

40% Low glycemic carbohydrates
-Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes

30% lean proteins
-Tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef and low-fat dairy products

30% essential fats
-nuts and seeds, fish and olive oils

  Every meal must contain macronutrients to attain the balance of hormones and maximum weight loss.

2. Kate Hudson

  The gorgeous daughter of actress Goldie Hawn gained 60 pounds during her pregnancy, which she needed to shed quickly before commencing on her next film. From her previous eating plan, she switched to a higher-protein diet. She consumed high-protein meals in smaller portions, and she combined this diet with an exercise program that included weight training and cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of flak because of her post-pregnancy figure, Kate removed all that baby weight in only four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the envy of many in Hollywood.

3. Oprah Winfrey

  As one of the most successful talk-show hosts in the world, there is no question that Oprah needs to maintain her physical appearance for her millions of audiences. Known as one of those celebrities who are constantly battling weight gain, she has recently toned up her figure and has never looked figure at age 50 by combining a regular exercise regime and diet plan. Oprah works out five days a week, spending 30 minutes on the treadmill and doing free weights. Her eating plan consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, chicken, and dairy products that are low in fat. She limits her consumption of white sugar and flour. Oprah also credits her trim figure to her habit of not eating anything after seven in the evening.

4. Gwyneth Paltrow

  A lot of people may find it hard to believe that the perpetually slim Academy Award-winning actress actually needs to diet. Gwyneth actually follows a healthy eating plan that resembles Oprah's, avoiding sugar and white flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic diet, eating foods like vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat. She also eliminated dairy from her diet and does yoga every day.

5. Madonna

  The pop star known as the Material Girl has always flaunted a body that is to die for and has become a true fitness paragon over the years. She keeps herself in tip-top shape by doing Ashtanga Yoga and follows a strict diet that mostly shuns junk foods. She adopted a macrobiotic eating plan that includes organic foods rich in lean protein.

6. Claudia Schiffer

The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon. While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.

7. Christie Brinkley

Long-time supermodel maintains her all-American good looks by being a vegetarian. She does not keep junk foods of any kind inside her home to make sure that she does not eat them when cravings occur. She snacks on sweet potatoes in place of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she needs to slim down fast.

  Celebrities are just like ordinary people. They need to maintain their figures just like anyone else, and there is more pressure on their part since they are constantly in the public eye. Ordinary folks can have celebrity-like bodies, too, and by following these diet and fitness plans, they can also look red-carpet-worthy.  

   Stay Healthy

      MN Curry