Men and Women across the country will be Wearing Red on Friday to show their support of women in the fight against Heart Disease and Stroke. Check with your local American Heart Association office to see some of the events in your area. These are some of the events planned for the Las Vegas Area on Friday Feruary 4. Please feel free to join in any of the activities. Survivor Casting Call … [Read more...]
Specialist in Fitness Nutrition Certificate
February 2, 2011 by
I received my certificate as a Specialist in Fitness Nutrition (SFN). The certification is from the International Sports Sciences Association. This credential compliments my Certified Fitness Trainer certification. I wanted to become more knowledgeable about basic nutritional science and how to apply that knowledge in the art of fitness nutrition. Continued education and implementation of sound … [Read more...]
1 Person Just Died
February 2, 2011 by
In the time it takes you to read this post, 1 person will die of Cardiovascular Disease. According to the Center for Disease Control one person dies every 39 seconds from CVD representing 800,000 deaths each year. Two common risk factors happen to be the most preventable: high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Get checked, if you’re on medication stay on it, get active, reduce your sodium … [Read more...]
American Heart Month – Celebrate and Educate
February 1, 2011 by
February is American Heart Month. Friday, February 4 is GoRed for Women in the fight against heart disease, America's #1 Killer. No Matter how you say it or show it..... Get involved! … [Read more...]
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack – Warning: Very Graphic
January 31, 2011 by
The British Heart Foundation posted this video on You Tube. It's a very strong message and one I felt worthy of sharing. You wonder if a Public Service Announcement like this would be shown in the US. I personally experienced several of these symptoms during my Heart Attack. - Keith Remember in America, in case of emergency call 911 YouTube - Watch Your Own Heart Attack … [Read more...]
New Dietary and Physical Activity Guidelines Released
January 31, 2011 by
USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices and Confront Obesity Epidemic WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government's evidence-based nutritional … [Read more...]
Success Story – Carla Strickland, “If I eat good, I feel good. If I eat bad, I feel bad.” — An Inspiring 200 pound Weight Loss
January 30, 2011 by
Describe your success and what factors led you to change your life? I've struggled with food all my life. Because of my family having it so tough financially growing up, I can remember stuffing myself when we did have food because we just didn't honestly know when we would have another meal. I became obsessed with having food. Weighing 92 lbs. in the second grade sticks out in my mind. Then … [Read more...]
Jumping Jacks In Heaven
January 25, 2011 by
On Sunday, America and the world lost a health and fitness icon. Jack LaLanne, The Godfather of Fitness, passed away at the age of 96. I’m having trouble finding anyone that compared to LaLanne. He was the original, the first, and the leader of the modern fitness movement. LaLanne influenced and inspired more people to get fit and live a healthier life than anyone I can think of. When I look … [Read more...]
Get In The Game!
January 23, 2011 by
The fight against heart disease and obesity takes place everyday, every moment, every second. A commitment to eating heart healthy, getting regular physical activity, taking time to relax, and developing other heart healthy habits puts you in the game. These heart healthy habits determine whether we’re in the game or on the sidelines. There’re so many resources out there to help us learn, … [Read more...]
Could A Problem Save Your Life?
January 21, 2011 by
Have you scheduled your checkup for this year? I had a routine follow-up appointment with my internist today. All of my blood work came back excellent and my blood pressure was an outstanding 110/70. We were talking about early detection and how a large number of patients put off their regular appointments until a problem complicates itself or progresses for no reason at all. Note: The people … [Read more...]