Author Archives: Carla
Yoga and Tai Chi Tips
The Arthritis Foundation advises that before beginning any exercise program, to ask your doctor’s advice about specific movements to avoid. When doing yoga or tai chi remember to:
How would you describe Phentramin
Many second generation “diet pills” have come onto the market recently, and Phentramin appears to be attempting to make the most of the trend. Do not be mistaken, since Phentramin may have the potential to be something else besides a diet pill.
Using Condoms to Prevent Disease What You Should Know
According to information put out by the Journal of the American Medical Association, latex condoms offer good protection against the following sexually transmitted diseases:
The Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, along with good nutrition and medication, is key in the management of type 2 diabetes and is important for good diabetes control.
Discomfort when Swallowing
Q.What is actually happening when a person swallows food and feels discomfort? Growing up, we would say, “It’s going down the wrong tube.”
Sexual Harassment
On the Institutional Level It is no longer enough for organizations to “talk the talk” about sexual harassment. Now they must “walk the walk.” Policies are meaningless if they don’t result in action. I recommend that the following steps be taken, so that substantive progress can be made in the fight against sexual harassment: Organizational … Continue reading
Oxygen Health & Wellness. Part 2
“We don’t focus on being a size two,” says Theofilos, “we focus on being healthy.” Group exercise classes help members achieve this goal. Theofilos credits fitness director Robin Retherford with the classes’ popularity and success. “She is a genius with classes and what she does with them,”says Theofilos. The most popular class is Bikram Yoga, … Continue reading
Oxygen Health & Wellness. Part 1
Arriving at Health in Style Functional health clubs aren’t always stylish. Everyone knows that harsh, florescent lighting, glaring white walls and floor-to-ceiling mirrors aren’t a recipe for a soothing atmosphere, but state-of-the-art design elements often take a back seat to equipment purchases, and ambiance makes way for economy.
Prevention of Lyme Disease
In 1998, a vaccine was introduced that reduces the risk of developing Lyme disease in the event the person is bitten by an infected tick. However, the vaccine is not recommended for the elderly or children.
Workplace Stress Can Nullify the Benefits of Workplace Activity
If your club is a corporate fitness center or has a segment of members with physically active jobs, a new study may have important ramifications for your members. The study (authored by James H. Dwyer, professor at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Cheryl K. Nordstrom, Kathleen M. … Continue reading