Lifestyle Wellness News

News and Notes remove the double space above and below. see the changes below and at the end.   August 10, 2010    Vol.7,   Issue 29    ISSN 2155-904X 

We hope you have been enjoying your summer and the hot weather in many parts of the U.S.  The state of Washington has not had its usual July-August temperatures. As the weather changes across the country, we have been making changes at Lifestyle Wellnes EnterpriseOur new blog has been launched! If you did not receive your copy by email or RSS feed we ask you to sign up at http://www.lifestylewellnessblog.com Note the new address! Our apology for the inconvenience…we are working to correct the transfer of your address to Lifestyle Wellness Blog.In addition, we have a guest author, Jim Persing, Professonal Wellness

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  Health On the Net From July 1–31, HON is inviting individuals and medical professionals to take part in its Summer 2010 survey, which focuses on how the Internet is being used for health and medical purposes.

Happiness was definitely delivered to my door when I received advanced copies of the book, Delivering Happiness, written by Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos. The delivery was a total surprise to me! Needless to say, I’m a  recipient of the service that powers Zappos.com and the happiness it has given me. The book officially launches June 7, 2010. Go to the advance copy giveaway program for bloggers to apply for a copy.  Additionally, I will give an advanced copy  to  a reader of the Lifestyle Wellness Coach blog. In order for all of you to have a chance I will give it to the blog reader who has the most “friends”, “fans” and people who “like” her or him give  the reader a shout out on Facebook or when they subscribe to the Lifestyle Wellness Newsletter. The shout out need to simply read, “Shout for .……(person’s name or facebook name). Newsletter subscribers simply leave a “Shout for.…” in the comment section of this post. This method gives transparency to the process, gives you the shouter and the reader exposure on social media platforms and facilitates the counting  of shout outs. Start shouting now for a copy of Delivering Happiness!

Arthritis is self reported and clinician diagnosed by over 45,000 individuals according to CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). In accordance with the number of reported cases, May has been designated as National Arthritis Month.  As the population ages and the increasing number of adults aged

“Salt is a very interesting condiment and can have a profound effect on the health of the elderly and African Americans. Table salt adds zest to food, making it more palatable. It’s found in the majority of processed foods, in restaurant foods and is also used to preserve foods. In addition, it’s used as a spa item for the body–bath salts, foot soaks, body scrubs.”

Most Americans consume more salt than they need. One sure way to reduce the sodium in your diet is to chose foods that are low in sodium. The current recommendation is to consume less than 2.4 grams (2,400 milligrams[mg] ) of sodium a day. That equals about 1 teaspoon per day.

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Seasonal allergies can make you feel stuffed up, have a scratchy throat, and your head feels like it’s full of tissue. What you think may be allergies might be a cold instead. Knowing the difference can help you determine treatment.  With a cold there is a sensation in

Eating Is Simplistic: Easy Way to Improve Your Health

Humans have a social and close  relationship with food. As such, being selective in choosing foods and the manner in which it  is eaten, is an easy way to improve ones health status. There are hundreds of  “diets” availabe but plain and simple is a healthy adjunct to obtaining optimal wellness.

• Eat when sitting in a quiet place and plan a day’s menu by asking yourself,

“What does my body need to enhance wellness?”

• Think about what you have a “taste” for and how you might eat these foods or substitute

healthier foods to satisfy your “hunger”.

•  When shopping, go to a store where you feel comfortable and relaxed.

•  Take time to choose food; smell it, feel it, read the ingredients carefully.

•  Prepare the food in a relaxed manner.

•  Smell the food, taste a very small bite of it, observe what happens to a fruit or vegetable

when you cut it

•  Notice how fresh, alive, uncooked fruits and vegetables look.

•  Pause before sitting down to eat, making sure you are relaxed.

•  Clear your mind of tension and thought.

•  Concentrate on what you are about to eat

•  Ask yourself, “Am I hungry?” If you find you are not, ask yourself, “Why am I eating

now?” If you decide to go on eating, ask yourself how you are reacting to the food as you

eat it — are you contented, invigorated, harried, anxious, disappointed, and indifferent?

•  Notice the texture, temperature, taste, and smell of the food. Tell yourself, “This food is

going to each cell in my body.” Ask yourself, “Do my body cells need any more of this

particular item?”

•  Chew the food well, and notice its sensation against your teeth and gums.

•Notice how fast or slowly you are eating. Adjust your rate so you feel comfortable and

relaxed.

•  Keep your mind focused on what you are eating.

New Orleans Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Scharmaine Lawson-Baker,  Founder and CEO of Advanced Clinical Consultants, is the ideal Nurse Practitioner to profile during 2010 Women’s History Month. She has a rich and full professional lifestyle that is evolving and growing every day. Her medical House Call practice encompasses aspects of city and rural

Registered nurses (RN) were part of the  historic event  which occured yesterday, when the Health Care Reform was passed. In keeping with that event I feel it is important for all of us to  have a better understanding of the professional RN workforce in the United States. At the present moment,  there is a need for nurses, primary care and