Archive for July, 2009

How do I keep my running fitness up during the winter months in snow?

July 26, 2009 - 8:55 pm 6 Comments

I was wondering if there are any exercises to do to keep my leg endurance up because I live out in a country-ish area so there are no streets to run on. There is only a dirt/gravel road and we get a lot of snow. Does anyone know what my best option would be to improve/maintain my fitness?

You just have to take a step back and realize that you’re not completing a marathon and slow things up, do what you can when you can, if you can’t do your usual miles then that’s ok, just do what you can.

On those really bad snow days, you could always get a treadmill or stationary bike or just take it as an ”elected day off”’.

Myself I’m out in all sorts of the weather plowed roads or not bc I’ll be in better condition come spring time.

What are the health benefits and risks of becoming a ballerina?

July 26, 2009 - 8:55 pm 3 Comments

I hear a bunch of rumours like ballerinas stop having a menstruation cycle because they are so skinny. So I was wondering what are some good physical health benefits from being a ballerina and some bad physical health risks from being a ballerina?

Ballerinas face the same health risks as young female athletes when they don’t eat enough to offset the energy they spend, and stop menstruating as a consequence, says a new study.

The study, led by sports medicine researcher Anne Ho ch, D.O., at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, has been presented at the American College of Sports Medicine meeting in Seattle.

"These two components of the female athlete tetras put them at higher risk for the other two; the cardiovascular and bone density deficits of much older, postmenopausal women," according to Dr. Ho ch, associate professor of orthopedic surgery and director of the Froedtert and the Medical College Women’s Sports Medicine Center.

The researchers studied 22 professional ballerinas, all members of the Milwaukee Ballet Company, to determine the prevalence of disordered eating, amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), abnormal vascular function and low bone density.

The dancers completed questionnaires on their menstrual patterns and eating habits, and underwent a blood test for hormonal levels. Thirty-six percent of the group had disordered eating habits and 77 percent were in a calorie deficit. Twenty-seven percent were currently amenorrheic, 23 percent had low bone mass density and nine percent were taking birth control.rterial ultrasound measurements revealed that 64 percent had abnormal artery dilation in response to blood flow.

"It was unknown if professional dancers without menstrual periods have evidence of vascular dysfunction, yet some characteristics of the tetrad were common in this group," says Dr. Hoch.

"Eighty-six percent had one or more components, and fourteen percent had all four," the expert added.

What sports game will give me a good create a player mode?

July 26, 2009 - 8:55 pm 2 Comments

The last 2 sports game I had that were brilliant were Madden 07 Superstar mode, and FIFA 08 Be a Pro mode. I love those modes more than thr franchise modes. Does anyone know current games with modes like that?

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009

Would anyone recommend HGH use a weight management tool?

July 26, 2009 - 8:55 pm 5 Comments

I am trying to losing 100+ lbs. I do work out and do cardio 2-4 times a week. Due to work load i just cant make time for more exercise. I have heard HGH might help in excelerating weight loss. Any advice or suggestions. Any opinion on legal issues as far as prescribing this drug?

HGH is not illegal. But the only way it is going to get prescribed to you, is if you are older than 50 years old or suffering from dwarfism. Other than that I think your SOL and might want to consider talking to a nutritionist or someone else instead.

What Is The Best Anti-Aging System Out There?

July 24, 2009 - 10:54 am 3 Comments

I am looking for the BEST anti-aging system for under eye treatments.. I hear gel is what I need to use since I am only 24 – I will be 25 soon and i am noticing wrinkles and dark spots under my eyes.. I need some tips / advice / recommendations on products that will fix and help prevent this from happening for a long time! Also – what are the pro’s and con’s to these methods.

Arbonne’s NutriMinC RE9 Anti-Agining….I have bee using it for 5 years I am 36 and get lots of compliments. I can provide you a free sample. It is botanical based, vegan certified, mineral oil free. YOu will love this products.

How do i increase my fitness to improve on my 1 and a half mile run time?

July 24, 2009 - 10:54 am 3 Comments

My current run time is 8.56, but I feel nearly sick afterward because I exerted myself too much so i need to increase my fitness and CV, any tips?

try jogging with ankle weights or even jumping up and down with them on. makes your calves stronger and gives your more elg strength win you run. thats what my track coach has us do

Do you know the difference between health care and health care coverage?

July 24, 2009 - 10:54 am 3 Comments

I see a lot of posts on here saying that we have the best health care in the world and the evidence is that people come here from other countries to get care. I agree that we have the best health CARE in the world.

What is being discussed is health care coverage, not health care. That is, the way health care is paid for.

Do you understand the difference?

Yes. If you have unlimited resources as an American you have the best health care in the world. If you are an ordinary citizen you simply don’t. Even the average health care plan generally does not cover the basics like European systems do. All too often Americans find out just how under insured they are when sickness strikes.

http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Content/Publications/In-the-Literature/2008/Jun/How-Many-Are-Underinsured–Trends-Among-U-S–Adults–2003-and-2007.aspx

That’s important because when those people are lucky enough to stay healthy they will never see a problem whatsoever just as their fellow countrymen were just fine with their coverage before tradgedy happened.

http://www.click2houston.com/investigates/12538706/detail.html

http://www.guaranteedhealthcare.org/your_story/my-insurance-company-denied-my-doctors-prescription

http://www.rhonawaxman.com/blog/insurance-company-medical-exam-denied-me-surgery.html

This is the same thing as with the standard of living. Americans have a higher income on average than Americans but more detailed data shows it’s the top 1 percent income earners that’s responsible for the whole difference. Middle clas an poor Americans are much worse of than their European counterparts

That’s ultimately what it is about

How important are sports on a college resume?

July 24, 2009 - 10:54 am 3 Comments

How important are extracurricular activities and playing sports to getting into college? I was told that if you don’t play a sport in high school, then you don’t have much of a chance to getting into college.

You were told falsly. EXTRA CIRRICULARS are important on a college resume, sports are only one type of an extra cirricular. Without extra cirriculars, unless you are the smartest kid in your class of X in the United states…your application is much weaker. Admission deans LOVE kids who are involved outside of school.

Sports, volunteering, plays, boyscouts, school newspaper, clubs….only a few examples of extra cirriculars. You don’t need to play sports as I said before, those are only one kind of extra cirriculars.

What are the differences between HGH and steroids?

July 24, 2009 - 10:54 am 3 Comments

I have heard that HGH has very little negative consequences if done in a controlled fashion. Does it have the same effects as steroids as far as building muscle mass and reducing body fat with a decent workout regimen? Also, what are the costs? I heard one person on a radio show promoting HGH as a wonder drug and the new fountain of youth. Any thoughts?

On Amazon I saw a book called "Grow Young with HGH: The Amazing Medically Proven Plan to Reverse Aging (Paperback)"

I have not read it, but if you want more information on HGH, this may be a start for you. I have also heard about HGH being used to slow aging and make people healthier, not just help people grow taller or replace the hormone. Good luck!

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Health Matters: Anti-Aging

July 22, 2009 - 5:27 am 10 Comments

Can medical science provide the long sought after “fountain of youth?” Ron Rothenberg, M.D., explains how it may be possible to slow or even reverse the natural aging process through hormone therapy. Series: “Health Matters” [3/2000] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 4480]

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