ASK LIZ? Let’s Go Nuts!

BY Liz Perry

Q: Are Brazil Nuts good for me?
A. Yes, a single serving of Brazil Nuts may bring cholesterol levels of LDL and HDL down faster than statin drugs and keep cholesterol down even a month later after that single ingestion of just 4 nuts. Eat only 4 per month. More is NOT better.

Q. How long after you ingest the Brazil Nuts does your cholesterol go down?
A. Just 9 hours after eating the serving of just 4 Brazil Nuts, cholesterol went down an average of 20 points on the 10 individuals in the study and stayed down for over 30 days. Statin drugs usually take 4 days. Try It!

Q. OK, which nuts fight cancer better?

nuts for health

Nuts For Better Health


A. Within hours the blood of those fed walnuts is able to suppress the growth of breast cancer cells in a petri dish. Walnuts help to fight against cancer, NOT ONLY BREAST CANCER – ALL CANCERS. This study was done at Penn State.

Q. Do walnuts help protect us in other ways?
A. Studies show that consumption of walnuts improves endothelium function, along with healthy eating. Just eat about an ounce of walnuts a day.

Q. Which nuts might work best to fight cancer?
A. Walnuts and pecans took the first place ribbon, with the bronze going to peanuts! Studies showed just eating two cups of nuts per week can help prevent pancreatic cancer.

Q. Which fruits work best to prevent cancer?
A. Cranberries and lemon took the titles.

Q. What foods help prevent against fibrocystic breast disease?
A. Featured data from the Harvard Nurses Study shows that early nut consumption, by those eating more peanuts, nuts, beans, lentil, soybeans or corn, including those folks with a family history, are less likely to develop breast cancer.


Liz Perry

Liz Perry – Your Health & Wellness Magazine Contributor


About the author, Liz Perry is a Treasure Coast Florida resident who is a Harvard Alumnus. Liz currently is a medical journalist, speaker and educator on disease prevention, national healthcare consultant with over two decades in the medical field.
Liz Gibbs (Perry), is a senior partner in Absolute Solutions International, Inc.
Please feel free to contact Liz with your questions or comments at Liz.perry@post.harvard.edu



The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.

HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health, fitness and sports professionals in Martin County Florida, the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast. “Healthy Martin, working together for better health choices for you, your family and friends”.

Golf – Focusing On The Short Game

BY Josh Camitta

This issue I will be focusing on “Short Game” tips for players of all skill levels:

Let us start with debunking a common misconception, greenside bunker shots should not be feared! This is the only shot in golf where you do not need to hit the ball! Ideally, for most situations the player should be looking to strike the sand about 1-2 inches behind the ball. It is this attack pattern that gives us that nice “splash” of sand.

bunker sand shot

“For most bunker shots the player should be looking to strike the sand about 1-2 inches behind the ball. It is this attack pattern that gives us that nice “splash” of sand”


A great drill to help train this unnatural entry point is to draw a line in the sand with your club. Now imagine that line is the desired entry point for the sand wedge. If the divot begins at the line and then extends beyond it, great job, this is proper bunker technique. If the entry point is either before or past the line we drew then we know that those shots would either be too fat or too thin respectively. Once you can consistently strike the proper part of the line, the only thing in your way from achieving great bunker play is the space between your ears.

Having played in countless professional and amateur events, I have seen many ways to approach the short game. The one principle I have seen consistent with the world’s best players, keep it simple! On TV we see some miraculous recovery shots from the world’s best.

golf the short game tips

short game tips


Thankfully, you and I do not have to play on PGA TOUR venues with lightning fast greens and rough thick enough to lose your dog in. While we may be required to hit the high flop, and a few other circus shots, for the vast majority of the time the shot in front of us is only as hard as we make it. For example, on your approach you hit it just short of the green. The pin is about 15 paces off the front edge. Most amateurs will go right to their trusty S wedge and give it a whack. While this CAN result in quality shots, it is certainly not the most consistent.
Instead of taking a big back swing and trying to fly the shot half way to the pin, why not club up and make a nice tidy putting stroke? By taking a 9 iron instead of a sand wedge, the shot difficulty drops dramatically. Using a 9 iron, we are effectively turning a shot with a large margin of error into a shot as consistent as a putt. With the 9 iron, simply grip down, and make a smooth putting stroke. This will allow the ball to pop up slightly (right over the collar of the green) and on impact it will roll out beautifully as if it was like any other putt. This shot variety not only takes the guesswork out, it also increases your odds of making that hard-earned par more often.


Josh Camitta

Josh Camitta, Your Health & Wellness Magazine Sports Contributor and Pro Golfer


About the author, Josh Camitta lives in Jupiter Florida on the Treasure Coast and is a professional caddie and a previous assistant professional at multiple South Florida golf clubs as well a former professional golfer. Josh earned a degree in “Golf Management” from Keiser University College of Golf and studied under Dr. TJ Tomasi, a Top 100 Golf Instructor rated by Golf Magazine.
Please feel free to contact Josh with your golf questions or if in need of services at email info@bluntventures.com



The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Learn How To Protect Your Brain

BY Liz Perry

Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease, which is a form of Dementia, is forecasted to grow over 400% by the year 2050 right here in America? So what is Dementia anyway? Dementia is the loss of mental functions including but not limited to: memory, decision-making, reasoning, thinking, and processing information. Not only does Dementia have a debilitating impact on over 5 million patients, their caretakers also suffer significantly in the process. Further, Dementia is the most expensive chronic disease in our country, and growing. At this moment, there are over 5 million people that have been diagnosed in America with some form of dementia.
Alzheimer’s  Disease and Dementia
There are many different types of dementia, including but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, temporal lobe dementia, and dementia with lewy bodies (DLB).
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia, not the other way around. There are some good websites that can provide you with more detailed information on the types of dementias and their symptoms that are listed below. This article will concentrate more upon what you can do to reduce your own risk and possibly reverse or slow the progression of dementia in someone who already has it.
It is common that Alzheimer’s disease, along with other types of dementia, is often misdiagnosed. As we, as well as our parents continue to age, it is important to have an awareness of this, as well as some basic knowledge on what you can do to prevent and possibly even reverse dementia. The fact is many memory care units over drug the patient diagnosed with dementia with antipsychotic medications. Sometimes these are necessary. However, more often than not, physicians over prescribe antipsychotics to memory care patients. The outcome often is that the patient will behave more demented, due to the medication. This is not always the case, and medication may be necessary. Forward thinking doctors, such as Kevin O’Neal, Chief Medical Officer of Brookdale Senior Living, has made it a goal to decrease antipsychotics to less than 30%, whereas many memory care units have a near 70% usage of antipsychotics in their memory care units.

REDUCE your RISK for DEMENTIA
How do you reduce your risk for dementia?
How do you reduce your risk and protect your brain? This is the question we should all be asking ourselves. For many years we have been told that there is little we can do to prevent disease. The good news is we can indeed effectively reduce our risk for Dementia. Here are some ways we can do that.

Fruits & Veggies
Eat a healthy diet that includes fresh fruits, fresh berries, and fresh vegetables. It is important that you eat them each and every day. If you are not eating four different fruits and four different vegetables every single day, it is a good idea to add Juice Plus+ to your diet as an added protection. www.eperry.juiceplus.com

Omega 3’s
Eat foods that provide the body with DHA and Omega 3 fatty acids, such as fresh wild salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel. Studies show Dementia is significantly reduced in individuals that have higher levels of DHA

Nuts, Seeds and Spices
Eat nuts such as almonds, cashews, and pecans, all of which contain Omega 3’s. Eat seeds, such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, which contain zinc, choline and vitamin E. Eat spices such as turmeric and cinnamon that dissemble brain plaque.

Physical Exercise & Mental Exercise
Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. It is important to get your heart rate pumping, which helps reduce plaque in your brain as well as your arteries. If you are limited by physical limitations, learn to do some deep breathing exercises while sitting, lying or standing. Keep the brain healthy by challenging yourself to do new and different memory games, puzzles, and mental exercises. Studies show that it is important to mix them up versus always doing crossword puzzles, for example.

Meditation
Take 5 minutes in the morning, and 5 minutes before bed to be still, clear your mind, and imagine yourself in a desirable and peaceful place. Notice how you feel.
Sleep
Sleep is important, as it is when the body naturally cleanses itself and all of its cells.

BRAIN QUIZ

1. What is the best spice you can eat to create brain health and help to reduce your risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
A. Black pepper
B. Cinnamon
C. Turmeric (correct answer)
D. Sage
India has the lowest rate of dementia of all nations of the world. In India they eat lots of Turmeric, which contains cucurmin, which is neurorestorative in nature, and is found in curry. You can sprinkle Turmeric on low fat yogurt, egg whites, salmon or virtually anything. Turmeric produces remarkable results in preventing and in some cases, reversing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

2. What food is not considered part of a brain healthy diet?
A. Kale
B. Blueberries
C. Pizza (correct answer)
D. Almonds
It is important to reduce the intake of foods high in saturated fats and high in bad cholesterol. They create plaque in your brain, not just in your arteries, which is commonly what leads to Dementia.

3. What is the best way to get physical exercise if you have physical limitation and are bound by a wheel chair?
A. Deep breathing exercises (correct answer)
B. Swim
C. Watch funny movies
D. Meditation
Breathe in for 8 counts, completely filling your lungs. Hold your breath for 4 counts. Exhale for 8 counts completely emptying your lungs, while pushing your belly button into your spine with your exhale. Repeat this 12 times, 3x per day.

Dementia websites; www.fightdementia.org.au, www.alz.org


Liz Perry

Liz Perry – Your Health & Wellness Magazine Contributor


About the author, Liz Perry is a Treasure Coast Florida resident who is a Harvard Alumnus. Liz currently is a medical journalist, speaker and educator on disease prevention, national healthcare consultant with over two decades in the medical field.
Liz Gibbs (Perry), is a senior partner in Absolute Solutions International, Inc.
Please feel free to contact Liz with your questions or comments at Liz.perry@post.harvard.edu



The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.

HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health, fitness and sports professionals in Martin County Florida, the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast. “Healthy Martin, working together for better health choices for you, your family and friends”.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding !

BY Rebecca White-Martin

One of the fastest growing watersports in the world, stand up paddle boarding is growing leaps and bounds. You can do it on any body of water from oceans, lakes to rivers and bays. It’s a great full body core workout, builds balance and is another way to experience the water in the outdoors. People of all ages, skill levels, and experience can be up and riding in a very short period of time. There is even room to throw a small child or man’s best friend on board.

Who Invented Stand up Paddle Boarding?
Maui surf legend Laird Hamilton was looking for a way to cross train for big waves in the early 90’s. He grabbed a canoe paddle and his longest surfboard and found paddling while upright to be a fantastic workout. Many mistakenly believe he invented the sport of paddle boarding however its original roots date back over thousands of years to ancient Hawaiian, Peruvian and African culture. All 3 cultures had some form of paddle boarding however the Hawaiians are given the credit as the first to actually surf waves with a paddle for actual sport and had a word to describe surfing with a paddle – Hoe He’e nalu.

How to Stand Up on your Paddle Board?
Always start out in calm flat water and keep in mind you could be falling so unless you’re in the tropics a wetsuit may be a good idea.
• Get the board out into the water so the fin is free from hitting the bottom.
• Start out on your knees and take a few strokes on each side of the board.
• Slowly stand up with one foot at a time and stay in the middle of the board with feet parallel to the stringer about shoulder width apart.
• Keep a slight bend in the knees and your core centered over the board.

Paddle Board

Paddle Boarding


Here are all the items you need to get out on the water paddling;
1) Stand Up Paddle Board – Paddleboards come in all shapes and sizes. The most common construction method is epoxy and fiberglass wrapped around an EPS foam core with one or several fins to help the board track in the water. A standup paddle board is much thicker than your average surfboard. Paddle boards typically range from 8′-12′ in length, 28″ – 32″ wide, and 4″ – 5″ thick. If you’re just starting out the best thing to do is select a wider, longer, thicker board. This type will offer the greatest stability to learn the paddleboard basics on a flat body of water. As you gain experience you can progress to a much smaller board.
2) Paddle – Stand Up Paddles come in a variety of constructions from plastic, aluminum, wood, and carbon fiber with a variety of handle, blade and shaft shapes. The general rule is a paddle used with your paddleboard should always be 6″ – 10″ above the height of the paddler. Size your paddle on the longer side for flat water use and the shorter side for use in the surf. The blade is typically bent at a slight angle to the shaft to allow for more forward reach when taking a stroke.
3) Leash – A leash keeps your paddle board attached to you with a Velcro strap around your ankle (or calf) that is attached to the paddleboard. Leashes come in a variety of sizes and the general rule is to use a leash around the same size or slightly smaller than your board. In the event of a fall currents and winds can quickly sweep your paddle board away from you and in the ocean your board becomes a lethal weapon when carried with the force of an ocean wave. Always remember to use your leash.
4) Traction Pad – Most paddle boards come equipped with a traction pad preinstalled on the deck of the board. The traction pad is a soft layer of EVA foam typically grooved to provide grip and a soft cushion for the feet much like the sole of a shoe.
5) PFD (personal floatation device) – If you use your stand up paddle board beyond the limits of a swimming , surfing or bathing area the US Coast Guard requires you to have a USCG Approved life vest. Please see the following link by the WPA (World Paddle Association) regarding the Life Vest Safety Laws.

Transporting Your Paddleboard
Since paddleboards are so large getting your board to the local beach or your next travel destination does not have to be a difficult task with the proper equipment;
Shoulder Carry
With the paddle in one hand lift the board from the tail with the nose on the ground. Walk to the center of the board and shift the board’s weight back to balance on your head. You can then shift the board over to balance on your shoulder. To lay the board back down just follow the steps in reverse order.
Handle Carry
The carry handle is a small handle installed at the center point of the board to carry it to and from the water easily. Just lift the board by its handle and go.
Wheels
Many products on the market offer wheels to attach on one side of the board and a handle on the opposite side. This can be used to wheel the board along or be attached to a bicycle.
Car Racks
Paddle boards can be strapped on any vehicle with car racks. Most surfboard soft racks will fit a paddle board. Or if your vehicle already has an existing rack system you can simply use straps to tie down the boards to the existing hard rack. Some racks even having locking devices to secure the boards from theft. Many people just throw a towel on top of the car and run straps thought the doors.
Air Travel
For airplane travel many companies make travel bags to carry your paddleboard. These are typically padded but it’s always recommended to add some extra padding of your own such as towels or bubble wrap. Also keep in mind the latest surfboard and paddleboard board bag charges and size limits of your airline before you book your flight.


The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.
HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health, fitness and sports professionals in the Treasure Coast Florida areas of Martin County, Palm Beach County, Saint Lucie County and Indian River County. “Healthy Martin, working together for health choices for you, your family and friends”.

The Comfort of Recovering at Home for Seniors

BY Lee Borellis

Seniors may be able to recover from pneumonia in the comfort of their own home. Below are some guidelines to follow when recovering:

1.Rest as much as possible.

2.It is recommended to drink a lot of fluids which help in preventing dehydration. Some of the main symptoms of dehydration are dry mouth and eyes, producing very little urine, or feeling weak. Mild dehydration can be dealt with at home, while the more severe cases require medical help.

3.One of the main symptoms of pneumonia is heavy breathing and coughing. It may become hard to rest because of the coughing, but it’s prudent to remember coughing is a body`s natural way to fight off the infection. That is why it is important not to stop it unless it causes severe problems with breathing.

4.In order to prevent high fever, the doctor or nurse may recommend your senior taking acetaminophen or aspirin. Make sure your elderly loved one is safe taking medications and always read instructions before taking. When in doubt, call the doctor or check with the pharmacist.

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Home Health Care

After the pneumonia diagnosis, seniors must visit the doctor`s office on a regular basis for weekly checkups. This way, the doctor can determine whether the treatment is working and if not, they can change the medications accordingly. If your loved one experiences fever, shortness of breath, or his or her cough is getting worse, the doctor should be contacted immediately. Use precautions before giving any over the counter medications. Remember, always follow the directives of his or her doctor.

A home health care nurse can help your loved one recover from pneumonia in the comfort of his or her own home. Being able to be surrounded by her familiar environment and be closer to friends and relatives will be a positive factor in the recovery process.


About the author; Lee Borellis is founder and CEO of Treasure Coast Home Health Care Lic.# NR 30211569. A Treasure Coast Florida licensed, bonded and insured home health care company with certified nursing assistants, licensed & state certified and CPR-certified staff. Lee, his wife Bonnie or any of his staff would be happy to have you stop in or call with your questions or to learn more about their home care services, 772-678-3324.



The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.

HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health professionals in the Treasure Coast Florida areas of Martin County, Palm Beach County, Saint Lucie County and Indian River County. “Healthy Martin, working together for health choices for you, your family and friends”.

Health Recipe – Immune Zoom Smoothie Drink

BY Rebecca White-Martin, a Your Health & Wellness Magazine contributor:

Directions
1) Halve the mango, cutting on one side of the pit. Scoop the flesh from the skin and roughly chop up. Put in a blender or food processor.

2) Peel, core, and roughly chop up the apple. Put in blender and process with the mango until smooth.

3 ) Halve the passion fruit and scoop the pulp into the previously blended puree. Add the orange juice and echinacea, and blend.

4) If you want to thin with a little mineral water, add that as well, and pour over ice.
Ingredients: (should make about two average size 8 oz. glasses)

Health Recipe - Immune Zoom Smoothie Drink

Immune Zoom Smoothie


1) 1 small mango
2) 1 eating apple
3) 2 passion fruit
4) juice of one orange
5) 1 teaspoon echinacea powder
6) mineral water to thin or ice cubes optional


The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.
HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health, fitness and sports professionals in the Treasure Coast Florida areas of Martin County, Palm Beach County, Saint Lucie County and Indian River County. “Healthy Martin, working together for health choices for you, your family and friends”.

Annual Health & Wellness Show

BY Rebecca White-Martin

Health & Wellness Show
Each year in the Fall Season the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Health & Wellness Show. This most recent successful health event was overseen by Lisa Teetor, Special Events, Programs & Membership Manager for the Stuart Martin County Chamber of Commerce.
Stuart Martin County Chamber of Commerce
The Health & Wellness Show features over 100 exhibitors from health industry experts and demonstrations from local health, wellness and fitness vendors such as local doctors and physical therapists to senior living facilities and yoga studios. The Health and Wellness Show always has something for everyone… be sure to check out all the latest trends in health care including fitness, medical, insurance, nutrition, beauty and more! Take in informative seminars, entertainment, prizes and fun!

For more information on this year’s 2015 event and sponsorship or table space, contact Lisa at phone 772-287-1088, ext. 111 or email lisat@stuartmartinchamber.org

A special thanks to some of the past sponsors;

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) provides Medical Imaging with Three Centers in the Treasure Coast. These Centers are located in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and Ft. Pierce. RIA provides a range of full-service Medical Imaging to include: MRI, CT, PET/CT, Ultrasound, Mammography, Diagnostic X-Ray, Nuclear Medicine, and Dexa. Our Radiologists are Board Certified and our Technologists are all ARRT Certified. We specialize in outstanding Patient Care with a focus on Patient Convenience.

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Radiology Imaging Associates – Harry N. Malecki R.T.(R) Regional Director of Operations/Sales



Unity Recovery Group specializes in helping individuals struggling with the disease of addiction. We achieve this through innovative holistic therapies in a clean, caring environment and provide powerful tools to help people in recovery manage life challenges and win their battle with substance abuse.

Unity Recovery Group - Stephany Mathews, Area Recovery Advisor

Unity Recovery Group – Stephany Mathews, Area Recovery Advisor



Treasure Coast Urgent and Family Care and Treasure Coast Primary Care provide the highest quality medicine on the Treasure Coast with offices in Stuart and Port St. Lucie. Our urgent care treats motor vehicle accidents, colds and flu, cuts, and broken bones, as well as other non-life threatening injuries. We have the only totally digital X-ray in an urgent care on the Treasure Coast. This means better pictures and less radiation exposure. Our Primary Care treats chronic illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes, COPD, woman’s health issues including pap smears, UTI, STD’s, and hormone replacement for men and woman. We spend more than 10 minutes with you and we listen to you.

Treasure Coast Urgent & Family Care

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Healthsouth Rehabilitation

HealthSouth Rehabilitation


The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.
HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health, fitness and sports professionals in the Treasure Coast Florida areas of Martin County, Palm Beach County, Saint Lucie County and Indian River County. “Healthy Martin, working together for health choices for you, your family and friends”.

Best Times To Drink Water?

BY Scott Walker
I asked my Doctor why people need to urinate so much at night time. Answer from my Cardiac Doctor – Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you are upright (legs swell). When you lie down and the lower body (legs and etc.) seeks level with the kidneys, it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier. This then ties in with the last statement!

I knew you need your minimum water to help flush the toxins out of your body, but this was news to me. Correct time to drink water…
Very Important. From A Cardiac Specialist!
Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body:
water glass and bottle
2 glasses of water after waking up – helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal – helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath – helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed – avoids stroke or heart attack
I can also add to this… My Physician told me that water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps. Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse.

General rule of thumb is to drink at least two quarts or half gallon of fresh water daily. Active persons operating in high heat should have more water intake.


Scott Walker

Scott Walker, Jr. – Liquid Nutrition Representative


About the author, Scott Walker, Jr. is a Virginia native and is now semi-retired living in Stuart Florida. Scott is the local Life-Force Liquid Nutrition Representative. Scott bicycles, swims and walks every day to help maintain his 22.3 body mass index ( BMI ). Your body mass index can be measured by multiplying 702 x your weight in pounds divided by your height in inches squared. Please feel free to contact Scott with your liquid nutrition questions at email ScottWalkerJR@aol.com or phone 757-678-3970.



The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.

HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health, fitness and sports professionals in Martin County Florida, the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast. “Healthy Martin, working together for better health choices for you, your family and friends”.

Avoid Potential Fitness Time Wasters

BY Scott Walker

Putting a lot of time into your exercise routine without getting the results you want? Maybe you’ve been doing the wrong exercises. Some popular moves won’t give you the benefits you expect, while others actually increase your risk of injury. Read on to learn about the eight moves and gym machines you should skip – along with replacements that will get you fitter faster.
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It’s tough enough to fit exercise into your busy schedule – why waste time at the gym once you get there? While some exercises and gym machines give you good returns on your investment of time and energy, others just aren’t worth the trouble.

To maximize your fitness routine, you’ll need to get rid of moves that don’t provide the benefits you want – whether it’s calorie-burning, strengthening or toning – and replace them with ones that do.

“As a general rule, exercises that promise to burn excess fat in a particular part of the body usually don’t work,” says exercise physiologist Alice Burron, a spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

“Women like the idea of targeting a specific area, but you can’t spot reduce. Besides, just focusing on one area can create muscle imbalances that put you at risk for injury,” Burron says.

So before you lift that weight or pull that cable, find out about the moves and gym machines that are a waste of your time (some may surprise you) – and learn what you should do instead from your local gym instructor or personal trainer.


Scott Walker

Scott Walker, Jr. – Liquid Nutrition Representative


About the author, Scott Walker, Jr. is a Virginia native and is now semi-retired living in Stuart Florida. Scott is the local Life-Force Liquid Nutrition Representative. Scott bicycles, swims and walks every day to help maintain his 22.3 body mass index ( BMI ). Your body mass index can be measured by multiplying 702 x your weight in pounds divided by your height in inches squared. Please feel free to contact Scott with your liquid nutrition questions at email ScottWalkerJR@aol.com or phone 757-678-3970.



The above information is opinion based except where noted. Always contact a licensed professional for information on the above subject or BEFORE applying or practicing the above information.
HealthyMartin.com is designed to assist you in finding medical doctors, dentists and alternative, organic & holistic health, fitness and sports professionals in the Treasure Coast Florida areas of Martin County, Palm Beach County, Saint Lucie County and Indian River County. “Healthy Martin, working together for health choices for you, your family and friends”.

Herbs and Supplements to Help Survive Winter and Begin Spring

BY Raven Caracci
The holiday season is over and that holiday cheer has disappeared, the pounds of holiday meals won’t. During the cooler and colder months people have a tendency to eat more.
You are reading this and are probably a bit annoyed that I reminded you of the inevitable truth of what is. But what if I said there were ways to keep that slim figure of yours and still be allowed some self indulgence? I remember last year, I wrote a paper on New Year detoxing. It was a very descriptive article on how to combat the damage done during the Holidays. This year, instead of trying to fix it, I would rather give you the information to prevent it from occurring altogether. Certain herbs, supplements and a bit of self control would be helpful to have on hand this upcoming season.

Herbs to rememberherbs

Cinnamon This great spice is an excellent seasoning to add to your eggnog, your yams, ice cream, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and all those goodies bound to show up on the dinner table. By adding cinnamon to a meal, you can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Cumin The seeds of this herb can help with digestion. It has been shown to reduce pancreatic inflammation and, by motivating the body to produce pancreatic enzymes, it can help with nutrient assimilation and proper absorption of foods. There have also been studies of this spice reducing blood glucose levels better than other comparable drugs.

Cardamom Not only does it taste amazing, but it can help control your appetite. Instead of binging on your meals, you will feel satisfied a lot sooner. You end up eating less and feeling better at the end of the night.

Supplements to keep on Handsupplements

Enzymes These are essential for the holiday binging. These bad boys help you digest and assimilate all of your food in all the proper places. So while you pig out, the enzymes work like an assembly line to keep that food digesting and not sitting in your stomach. Be sure to find an enzyme supplement with Pancreatin, Amylase, Protease, Casein and Lipase. These particular ones work well for indulgent foods. For instance, Casein is an enzyme beneficial for glutinous foods; and Protease metabolizes proteins.

Probiotics Probiotics go hand in hand with enzymes. They work together to create better digestion and a healthier gut. This good bacteria will work to push out the bad bacteria overloading the body, and replace with good immune enhancing bacteria that protects and heals the body.

Garcinia Cambogia Keeping slim will come a lot easier with this close by. Garcinia Cambogia has a specific ingredient in it called Hydroxycitric Acid. In certain studies, HCA was shown to inhibit the enzyme “Citrate Lyase” which produces fat cells. This is a metabolism booster, appetite controller, and energy booster all in one. Find a good brand from a local health food store, and make sure to follow the directions strictly.

Self Control Understanding the consequences of the holiday and cooler season will better help keep people in control of their diets and attitudes during this season. Although it would be wonderful to dive full force into the abyss of delicious treats and four-course meals, it would be unwise. Tread with caution and try to make good decisions when it comes to what is put on your plate and filled in your glass.
Over all, the most dependable way to overcome holiday feasts is to have self control. It is good to enjoy the season’s festivities and give in every once in awhile, but our health matters most. Be careful of the pie crusts, steer clear from the cranberry sauce, and only have eggnog every other week. Cheers to you and your self-discipline.


Raven Caracci - Holistic Health Author

Raven Caracci – Your Health & Wellness Magazine Contributor


About the author; Raven Caracci is a Treasure Coast Florida resident and has been involved in the health industry promoting the use of alternative, organic and holistic health for years. She has advised hundreds of people on the use of herbal remedies as alternatives to conventional medicine. Her goal and passion is to help others live a healthier and more natural lifestyle.



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