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Tuesday

Dec292009

ADVANCE MAGAZINE: Walk While You Work? The Natural Way to Healthy Living.

Dr. James Levine’s Concept of a Treadmill Workstation May Not be a Patent-Pending Money Miracle, But the Concept Pays Off for Companies Seeking Productivity

Correspondent Derek Armstrong

Dr. James Levine of the Mayo Clinic invented the "Treadmill Desk” to help the one third of Americans estimated to be obese. In various studies, obesity can drive health care costs up by as much as $100 billion per year. Walking away the pounds only makes sense.

“If sitting is to blame,” Dr. Levine said, “then standing has to be the solution.” Dr. Levine proposed that a slow walk – while at work on a “standing/ walking desk” – at no more than 1 mph could result in 40 pounds or more in weight loss per year, together with substantial health and cardiovascular fitness benefits. The upside also included increased productivity, lowered depression and less downtime for employees.

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ADVANCE MAGAZINE: "A Smile, A Dance, Some Friends From Around the World"

The best prescription for body, mind and spirit... dont' miss this amazingly uplifting video:

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Saturday

Dec262009

ADVANCE MAGAZINE: "Recession Bad for Our Health"

Previous studies in earlier recessions drew links to high stress and increased illness in times of stress. The Canadian Medical Associations 9th Annual National Report Card on Health Care reinforced the effects of recession and stress on health. With responses from 4000 adults, the survey found that 25% of Canadians were spending less money and time on health:

25 per cent of respondents delayed or cancelled dentist appointments.
14 per cent delayed or stopped buying some prescription drugs.
22 per cent opted not to enroll in a recreational sport or activity.
16 per cent skipped meals.
32 per cent spent less money on food
23 per cent were losing sleep as they worried about money.

ADVANCE MAGAZINE: "Why an Acid Diet Could be Killing You"

PH Imbalance May Be a Common Cause of Many of Today’s Diseases (Full story here>>)

By Correspondent Derek Armstrong, Advance Magazine

NOTE: Nothing in this article is intended to replace advice of a physician or care-giver. Please always consult professionals before making changes in diets.

Is obesity the number one cause of most of today’s ills? Are meat-eaters more at risk for cancer? Nutrutional imbalances a number one killer? Or is it our genetic pre-disposition.

Perhaps none of the above. Underlying many of the above questions is

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Thursday

Dec242009

This Week in ADVANCE Magazine - Body, Mind, Spirit

The Untold Epidemic - Vitamin E Deficiency

Based upon data from the Framingham Offspring Study based out of Harvard Medical School, it is clear that there is an epidemic Vitamin D deficiency that may increase the risk of heart disease. (A subject for another article; as well as... Read more>>

8 Tips to Help You Stay Slim This Christmas

Many people associate Christmas time with weight gain. We tend to use this time to relax and enjoy the good things in life. But you don't have to let your Christmas indulgence ruin your figure. Read more>>

Why an Acid Diet Could be Killing You

Is obesity the number one cause of most of today’s ills? Are meat-eaters more at risk for cancer? Nutrutional imbalances a number one killer? Or is it our genetic pre-disposition... Read more>>

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