I recently acquired some new information from Canadian Exercise Specialist, Rick Kaselj, on the topic of plantar fasciitis. This article will introduce you to exercises that he says will help you relieve your foot pain.
By Canton Fitness Center Plantar Fasciitis is a problem that many people deal with. This is a condition that can start by something as simple as wearing the wrong shoes, but it can cause excruciating pain and can be difficult to make go away.
I recently acquired some new information from Canadian Exercise Specialist, Rick Kaselj, on the topic of plantar fasciitis. This article will introduce you to exercises that he says will help you relieve your foot pain. By Canton Fitness Center Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine
As more and more people look to natural remedies for curing ailments, essential oil therapy is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Essential oils have been used throughout the centuries for medicinal purposes, but it is only with the help of modern chemistry that the value can be truly understood. The ancient civilizations that used essential oils didn’t know why they worked, they just knew they did. Interestingly, pharmaceutical science has tried to replicate many of the valuable properties found in essential oils but with limited success. The natural oils are much more complex than just one chemical compound and beyond human understanding. By Canton Fitness Center Thermography: An Alternative to a Mammogram
Many people are starting to question the health risks to radiation producing mammograms. Many alternative practitioners have maintained for years that mammograms do more harm than good. According to information on the Dynamic Thermal Imaging website, the ionizing radiation from mammograms mutates cells, and the mechanical pressure can spread cells that are already malignant (as can biopsies). In 1995 the British medical journal The Lancet reported that, since mammographic screening was introduced in 1983, the incidence of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has increased by 328%, and 200% of this increase is due to the use of mammography. By Canton Fitness Center Are You Putting Toxins on Your Body?
There are more people than ever who are plagued by allergies, cancer and other diseases of toxic stress. When you read the labels of almost every product you might see a host of added ingredients that you probably can’t pronounce. Some of the worst culprits are beauty and cleaning products. With the skin being the body’s largest organ and an easy pathway to the cells, having toxic ingredients in these products can easily put the body in a state of toxic overload. By Canton Fitness Center Wellness and You - Part 2
Last week we started to talk about seven aspects of wellness as described on the University of California at Riverside website. We briefly discussed social, emotional and spiritual dimensions in the previous article and now we will look at environmental, occupational, intellectual and physical wellness. Canton Fitness Center Wellness and You – Part 1
Wellness. Everyone has heard this word, but does it really mean? Wellness is a pretty vague word by definition. It means, “the state or condition of being in good health”. When most people hear that definition they automatically think of physical health, but experts in health and wellness know that it is more than that. Depending on which resource you look at, there are between five and seven aspects of wellness that are listed. I liked the model I found on the University of California at Riverside website. I will share this information with you as we will briefly examine the aspects of wellness over the next two articles. by Canton Fitness Center Canton Fitness Center recently began participating in two nationally recognized fitness programs specifically for people over 65 years of age. Many people have heard of them through their insurance companies. One is Silver Sneakers and the other is Silver and Fit. This article will give a little more information on these programs.
No one likes to get sick, but it is inevitable that you are going to be sick with a cold or flu at some point over the winter. Lately it seems that even common wintertime illnesses are becoming more severe or progressing into more complicated conditions. With that being the case, it would be wise to take as many precautions and do as much as you can to boost your immunity before you get sick.
Many people think they are starting their day in the right way by having a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Little do most people know that the cereal that they think is healthy may actually be leading them to overeat later, or may be much worse for their blood sugar and body composition than they realize.
Simply put, breakfast cereals are carbohydrate-dense and do very little to promote a fat-burning environment. While we’re frequently led to believe that these ready-to-eat cereals are filled with minimally-processed whole grains, the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of options in the breakfast cereal aisle are filled with high-glycemic index carbohydrates in the form of heavily processed grains and refined sugar. It’s no secret that high GI carbohydrates like these are some of the most fattening ingredients around and closely linked to obesity. (Am J Clin Nutr. 2002) Studies have shown that these fast-digesting, processed carbohydrates quickly raise blood sugar and later lead to the proverbial “crash” which leaves you looking for your next sugar fix. High glycemic index foods also spike insulin and blood triglyceride levels, which means bad news for someone with diabetes or high cholesterol. On the other hand, low glycemic foods – generally those with a high protein, low starch profile – make you feel full longer, increase energy levels, keep blood sugar and insulin levels more stable and thus are a better choice for improving body composition. But aren’t many “healthy” cereals high in fiber? The label may make you think so, but a few things to note. The label may say, “whole grain wheat”, but then later say “wheat bran” or other bran. Research has shown that adding fiber back to processed cereal doesn’t have the same health benefits as consuming whole, unprocessed grains with the germ and fiber intact. Sugar is another sneaky additive. Listing sugar separately in all its forms is how a company can get away with not having sugar listed first on the label as the main ingredient. Check a box of cereal and look for these: Sucrose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltose, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed starch, Invert sugar, Corn syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup/sweetener, Brown Sugar, Honey, Cane sugar, Maple sugar, Malt Extract and Molasses. You might be UNPLEASANTLY surprised. Canton Fitness Center by Dawn Pepper At this point in life many people feel that they are too ill or old to start exercising. True, you probably shouldn’t jump into a high intensity exercise routine if you have been sedentary for years or if you have health issues, but you can and should exercise.
By Canton Fitness Center/Dawn Pepper It is January and it seems like everyone is thinking about losing weight or getting in shape. Why is this a yearly ritual? Because every year people jump on the weight loss bandwagon and do this year’s “weight loss challenge”, join in on a weight loss group or buy into some expensive, commercial diet program, only to abandon it within a short period of time. Unfortunately, any success they may have had quickly evaporates.
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Men: BEWARE! Men, you should be afraid – VERY afraid! The average American male is less “manly” in 2014 than the men of 30 or more years ago. The reason: Lower testosterone. Studies show that there has been a significant decline in the average testosterone levels of men over the past decades. There are a number of reasons why this has happened. The even scarier part is that with declining testosterone there is generally an increase in estrogen. By Canton Fitness Center
Like many people this time of year, you might start to reflect on the past year and see how you did. You might assess whether you met your goals or whether it was another year of disappointments. You also might contemplate what the upcoming year might bring. Will it be better than the past year? Will I make plans and actually accomplish them? Where do I want to be by the end of next year? All of these are reasonable questions to ask. Planning and reflecting is a great way to make informed decisions. It also will give you a sense of direction, purpose and accomplishment. It will help you to evaluate failures and create a strategy to not make the same mistakes again. If you have been reading the Canton Fitness Center articles for a while, you know that I am a big proponent of goal setting. Without making a plan, you are planning to fail. Let’s get you ready to face 2015 head-on! IBS – or Irritable Bowel Syndrome – is more common than ever. What is it? What causes this condition, and what can be done? We will briefly examine the answers to these questions.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is relatively common, and not as severe as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease. IBS is a disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and symptoms may vary in intensity. For many people, the months of November, December, and January are loaded with parties, family get-togethers, dinners, and other occasions that often center around food. What can you do to avoid the weight gain that so often accompanies weeks of overindulgence? Here are a few tips that might help you not to come out looking like a “butterball”.
1. Plan Ahead. You know you are going to be tempted with all kinds of gourmet treats that everyone has been waiting all year to make. Your plan could include eating light for a few days before the event. It could mean planning to eat a snack of protein, water and high fiber vegetables before going to the gathering. Your plan could even include deciding what to bring, what you are going to eat, and how much you are going to indulge in. The most important thing is that you actually take the time to plan and know how you are going to combat all the high calorie temptations before you get there. You could also help yourself out by taking a lower calorie contribution. Veggie trays, fruit trays, soup, salad or even a “healthier” version of a higher calorie favorite are all possibilities. |
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