Posted by admin on May 22nd, 2008 — Posted in Sports Management
Using a Heart Rate Monitor takes the guesswork out of your runs. A heart rate monitor not only gives you permission to run slower but also tells you when you are not running hard enough. Runners - it’s time to banish that old belief “training faster is better”, get rid of the guilt when your training run was not quite as fast as what you would have liked. What we now know is that to reach your running goals you must train at the right intensity. To enable us to train at the right intensity, we need to know what our heart rate is and follow a proper training program with a mix of speed or interval workouts, tempo runs, recovery runs and longer runs all done in your target heart rate zone. How do we know what our target heart rate zone is? Well since it is directly related to your maximum heart rate, first, we need to have a look at determining your maximum heart rate.
The first, most important piece of the puzzle, is finding your maximum heart rate. There are many schools of thought on this one and probably the one that we hear about most and that has been around for years is:
Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) = 220 - “your age” (for a 40 year old this would be 220 - 40 = 180, making 180 beats per minute your MHR)
However, Runner’s World has developed a more reliable method, which seems to be more accurate for most runners. It is:
For runners under 40: MHR = 208 - (.7 x your age)
For runners 40 and over MHR = 205 - (.5 x your age)
You could also use the field test which is probably the most accurate indication of your MHR. Wearing a heart rate monitor, and making sure that you are well hydrated, first do a proper warm up run. Then at a track or a fairly steep hill run hard for 2-3 minutes. Repeat this 2 more times trying to push yourself harder each time. On the third and last repeat, push yourself like you are going for the gold. Immediately after the last repeat, check your heart rate and this number should be a good indication of your maximum heart rate.
With this information, you can now figure out what your target heart rate should be for your desired workout. The heart rate zones that you want to run in will be dependent of the intensity of the workout that you are trying to achieve. Familiar workouts and their target heart rate zones are:
Recovery, Long or Easy Runs.. …………………………………65%-75%
Tempo runs………………….. …………………………………..87%-92%
Interval Repeats (shorter bursts of speed during your run)..95%-100%
These are percentages of your MHR. You could also construct different target zones depending on the workout that you are trying to achieve.
A measurable advantage of training with a heart rate monitor is the ability to track your improvement. If you consistently run a 9 minute mile with an average heart rate of 145 beats per minute, as you improve your heart rate will lower for that same 9 minute mile. So instead of training at a pace of 9 minutes per mile, instead you train at an average of 145 beats per minute. You will then constantly be working your aerobic ability and will eventually be training at a faster pace then a 9 minute mile
Another useful piece of information that your heart rate monitor can provide is your resting heart rate (RHR). This is much easier to figure out than your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR). All you need to do is remember to leave your heart monitor on your night stand before you go to bed and then first thing in the morning, without moving around too much, put it on and alas you have your RHR. Do this for a week or so to get a good indication of your true RHR. As you monitor your RHR, you will probably see days that your heart rate is higher than normal. This can be a result of many things, one of which is over-training. This is useful information because then you would know to back off your workout and take a rest day or workout in your recovery zone instead of doing intervals or pushing yourself too hard.
For those that are new to heart monitors, it is a good idea to have an observation period, where you just monitor your runs, how you feel and what your heart rate is, also taking into consideration what your RHR was that morning. Pay attention to your body, set realistic goals and heart rate monitors can be the greatest asset to any athletes training schedule.
Jacquie Barry has enjoyed running and triathlons for the past 20 years and finds her heart rate monitor an integral part of her training. Jacquie provides tips and advice for runners on topics such as running shoes, and running apparel.
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Posted by admin on May 21st, 2008 — Posted in Beautiful You
I believe in myself, therefore, I have all that my heart desires.
Rejection and failure are simply perceptions. Our limiting perceptions keep us from creating what we desire in life. When you believe in yourself, you know who you are, what you want, and where you are going. You are open to the possibilities and ways of getting that which you desire. When you believe in yourself, it is impossible to attract experiences of failure. Although we are taught to prepare for rejection and failure, you can prepare yourself to never have to experience or perceive life that way again. The concept of failure is a limiting perception that reinforces negativity: life is too hard, you are unworthy and nothing positive is going to happen for you. No one can reject a person who is complete and perfect because when that person (you) feels complete and perfect everybody wins, succeeds, and benefits from that energy.
Although visualizing, affirming and taking action are essential factors in manifesting your desires and abundance, creating your desires begins at the very core of your being. You must identify and heal the root causes and sources of your pain and negative perceptions so that your perceptions of yourself, life, success and God are aligned with the natural laws and rhythm of the Universe. This is the first and most important step to manifesting your abundance.
Going to the very core of your issues can be a challenging and scary thing. You may feel fear and reluctance revisiting the past. However, the past has already happened, and it can’t happen again. We keep it alive with our obsessive thoughts. When we experience something negative or positive that has a high emotional charge, neural-pathways that record and store that information are created in the brain. The experience becomes a cell memory. When someone or some event triggers that cell memory, we are literally tapping into the neural pathways in the brain and feel like we have just relived the trauma. However, this is just an illusion because the trauma has already happened and is in the past.
You may be wondering ‘What in the world does this have to do with manifesting my abundance?’ It has everything thing to do with it. Abundance is not just having a lot of money. Money is actually a result of abundance. Abundance comes from the inside. Abundance comes in positive and negative forms. We choose what we focus on. If you complain all the time and think negative thoughts then you will surely experience an abundance of negativity. If you give thanks for what you have and focus on the positive regardless of the appearance of the situation, you will then receive an abundance of positive experiences that will lead you on a gentler and happier path.
So the way you were raised has everything to do with where you are right now. Most of your choices based on your past and your perceptions have everything to do with where you are going.
What we experience around us is merely a reflection of what is going on inside of us. What thoughts do you think? What do you believe about money? What do you believe about life? What do you believe about love? What do you believe about yourself? Your thoughts reveal the deeper meaning of what is going on in your life. Your thoughts are what limit you. Nothing else and no one else can limit you. You are the one in charge of your life. You are the only one who can take action. You are the only one who can think for you. You are the only one who can create what you want. Desiring something is great but there must be action in order to create it. You are the only one who can do it. There are no short cuts but there are ways to create a graceful and simple journey for you. You can always choose again. Always.
If you want something in your life, you must first truly desire it with every ounce of your being. If you don’t feel it 100% you may not be ready. You must be ready to face yourself and be completely honest with yourself. Once you desire it then you must look at all the reasons you feel you can’t or won’t get it. This is your first clue as to what beliefs need to be healed so that you can create what you desire. When you discover this, you can get help from people who will support you and hold you accountable, and you are ready to heal it so that it doesn’t happen again. As you go through this process, you will find clues, insight, and the “right” people along the way. This is God helping you. Accept it. The process is simple when you truly desire something, are ready to have it, and do what it takes to get it. That is why if you are not sure or are doing it for reasons other than self-fulfilment you won’t put everything you have into it and you’ll struggle to get what you want.
When you clear up the past, you clear your perceptions and the way you create your present and future circumstances. The choice is yours. Either you desire something or you don’t. It is that simple. You must start on the inside first. When you can be the person you want to be, you can do and have whatever you desire. When you focus on having something first, it will never last because you are going against the laws of the Universe and creating struggle because you remain the same. You will continue to process and live life through the same perceptions creating the same patterns and circumstances.
Manifesting your abundance is a simple law just like everything else. We are the ones who have complicated the issue. We are also the ones in control of abundance in our lives. Trust yourself. Believe in yourself. Do whatever you must to clear up the past, get support, and watch how your life naturally begins to unfold.
Marilyn Rodriguez is a Master Level Rapid Eye Practitioner, Conscious Life Coach and an Ordained Minister. She has helped many clients overcome, release and heal their past and achieve their goals. She currently resides in Huntsville, AL. For a FREE conditional consult email Marilyn at retblink@yahoo.com or call her directly at 256-797-1500.
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Posted by admin on May 21st, 2008 — Posted in Living With Medicine
I’m sure you have heard it before, but one of the best ways to control your caloric intake and lose weight is to eat more often throughout the day. Ideally, you should eat 5 to 6 times per day, with 2 to 3 hours between each meal or snack. There are several reasons why this works.
1. Eating more frequently gets your metabolism going and keeps it working at an elevated level continuously throughout the day.
2. It will amp up your energy and keep your insulin level constant.
3. Because you are eating more frequently, you should eat a smaller portion at each meal or snack. Use some common sense here and remember the key word is SMALL! If you are eating your normal portions, this won’t work! This isn’t as hard as it sounds, because you just won’t be as hungry since you just ate 2 or 3 hours ago.
4. Since you are not as hungry, it is much easier to pick a lean and healthy snack. When you let yourself get very hungry, you are much more likely to grab whatever is in sight. This is also when you start to crave all of those things that are so high in fat and calories, and you will probably eat more of it.
5. Even though you will ideally be eating LESS food that you are now, you will feel like you are eating MORE. Your mind and body will equate eating more frequently with more food, and therefore feeling more satisfied.
6. Knowing that you will be eating more often, you should plan ahead for your meals and snacks. This, too, will help to insure that you pick foods that are good for you and fit into a lean and healthy diet.
7. The thermogenic effect of eating several small meals is slightly higher than eating the same amount of calories all at once.
8. Eating little and often also really helps to control hunger and makes you less likely to binge.
Is it easy to incorporate eating 5 to 6 times per day into your schedule? Not at first! It does take a little extra time and planning. Is it worth it? Absolutely! If you do it sensibly, it will help you to control your fat and calorie intake. The result is reaching and/or maintaining your weight loss goals.
Another great tool is to use a diet journal to track your food intake. Once you start tracking your nutritional intake, you will really start to see every aspect of where your calories are coming from. Here is a free diet journal:
http://www.shapefit.com/diet-journals.html
Make sure each small meal has a lean protein source. Shoot for about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight and divide this number by your total meals throughout the day. Here are a few quick and healthy snacks I incorporate into my daily plan:
Healthy Snack #1: 1 cup of Non-Fat Cottage Cheese & 1 scoop of whey protein powder (chocolate mint). Mix them up in a bowl and you will be amazed how good it tastes!
Healthy Snack #2: 1 cup of all natural rolled oats & 5 egg whites. Mix the oats with a little water and microwave for about 1 minute. Spray a little Pam cooking spray on a pan and cook up the egg whites over medium heat. Finally pour the egg whites into the oatmeal and mix.
Kris Bierek is a fitness specialist for the health and fitness site http://www.ShapeFit.com where you can find FREE fitness tools like fitness newsletters, dieting tips, weight loss help, exercise questions and a free fitness analysis to help you get into the best shape of your life!
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Posted by admin on May 20th, 2008 — Posted in Beautiful You, Living With Medicine, Market Patrons
Dual Action Cleanse Directions
Hence, a simple detox diet will do. It does not necessarily mean that detox diets have to be super technical or complicated, in that, only the people who have background in health and medicine can understand. Advocates believe that regular detoxification can also help with chronic conditions including cancer heart disease high blood pressure and cholesterol levels arthritis and allergies, and diet with Master Cleanse. Some stress moderation and for shorter periods of time. Master Cleanse program is highly popular with celebrities in Hollywood. Most detox diets then allow for a slow re-introduction of other foods gradually. The diets generally restrict foods from your diet that are said to have harmful toxins, which is the reason why you must be on the Master Cleanse
Why Use Master Cleanse Program
When preparing the fruit and vegetables that you are going to eat, make sure that you prepare them as simply as possible, try not to add too many spices or oil to them. A good way of preparing vegetables for such diets is to steam them, thus you are retaining many of the vital nutrients that you require to assist your body during the detoxification period. Liquid vitamins and ionic mineral supplements are also helpful both in the detoxification and maintenance phases. See more on Master Cleanse at Master Cleanse You only need to do your research and there will be lots of detoxification procedures to choose from however it is always advisable to see your physician to be sure of what toxins constitute risk to your health and perhaps the best method to get rid of these.
Master Cleanse Benefits:
Master Cleanse is the world most popular diet program. Taking supplements with food prevents the nausea you may suffer if you consume them on an empty stomach. Cleansing your body from toxins is a great way to keep your systems “clean” and running smoothly. The results are worth it: improved immune system, clearer skin complexion, better sleep, curing of acne, constipation, disappearance of unpleasant body odour, just to name a few! So, do start your master cleanse diet today. For internal cleansing we recommend a line of high-quality calcium bentonite clay products called Therapeutic Living Clay from Nature’s Body Beautiful.
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Posted by admin on May 20th, 2008 — Posted in Education + Training, Insurance Savvy, Living With Medicine
Training in medical coding is available in many places. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to locate a high caliber program. Most training programs focus their teachings on academics, which is very important for the student to obtain. In the long run, however, the students learn most effectively when they are provided with superior hands-on training. This is of up most importance with regards to preparing students for their career.
Programs that allow people to learn medical coding at home at their own pace while maintaining their current job is recommended.
Although the investment of time and money required for training is not for everyone it is the most efficient way to learn medical coding.
Medical coding training programs can be costly and time consuming. As soon as you start attending one school it is difficult and costly to try to make a change and go somewhere else. So the decision is an important one. The difficult part is knowing how to compare medical coding training programs. You need to know how to recognize a quality school.
Face the facts… The most important thing is finding employment once you’ve graduated. The only way to get a job in this field is to become a proficient medical coder. Everything goes back to a quality program that places emphasis on real life application of the skills you learn in the classroom.
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Posted by admin on May 20th, 2008 — Posted in Sports Management
Saying Goodbye is Tough
8/26/05
For the past eleven years Bill Louthan, owner of Alpine Angler, operated his fly shop at the corner of Chambers and Iliff next to the Aurora Newsland in Aurora, CO. Before moving to the current location, Alpine Angler was located on the corner of Quincy and Parker Road for five years.
Bill’s shop was always a joy to visit. Because Bill would gladly share a story, a joke, product knowledge or trout tactics with a customer.
Bill was generous to a fault. He would fix a fly line attached improperly to the backing or reverse a reel from right to left hand retrieve for a customer. Often this equipment was not even purchased from Bill but from a discounter big box store.
We, the regular customers, urged him to charge for this kind of service.
But Bill maintained that he could attract new customers through quality customer service. I have been in a lot of fly shops in 36 years of fly fishing and I will say that Bill’s customer service was without equal.
Unfortunately, not even Bill’s magnetic personality and great customer service was enough to save his shop.
When I stopped by the shop this Friday, to see my friend Bill, the shop was eerily quiet. There was only one other person in the shop besides myself. And he was one of Bill’s long time friends and fishing buddies.
The shop was almost bare of inventory. On sale signs were posted on hooks, fly tying supplies, leaders, the book inventory and most every thing else. Two lonely rods occupied the rod rack and these were custom builts waiting to be picked up.
The shop condition was a far cry from its busiest. Then you might find ten to fifteen customers at any time in the shop. All of them purchasing equipment, fly tying supplies and talking fly fishing.
From October to mid April, Bill would open his shop up on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to about 8 p.m. for the guys to gather and tie flies. At eight, Bill would supply pizza to close out the sessions.
At the end of August, these sessions will be no more.
Yes, at the end of August, Bill will turn out the lights and close the doors to Alpine Angler for the last time.
Did Bill want to close the shop? No, he wanted to retire and pass on the business to his son Billy.
But Alpine Angler along with eight other small independent fly shops from Castle Rock through the Aurora area have fallen victim to the big box discounters who started moving into Aurora within the last two years.
We, your regular customers, will miss you Bill. We will miss the stories, jokes and the good times during the fly tying sessions.
I will miss you as a personal friend and mentor. I wish you much success with your next business. A business where the discounters will not be able to compete very well. A business where knowledge and equipment use will not be free.
Tight Lines and Good Fishing,
Marshall, Editor
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Posted by admin on May 19th, 2008 — Posted in Traveling
San Diego’s New WOW - The W Hotel
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It started the minute I was greeted by the W San Diego Hotel’s valet. A beautiful young woman, with a friendly welcoming smile opened my car door and my “W” experience began!
“Hi, welcome to the W San Diego, we’re so happy that you’ve arrived!” From the minute my foot touched the curb in front of this new “style” hotel, I immediately knew something extraordinary was about to occur. The “W” is located in the heart of the new residential loft district just south of Little Italy on State and B Streets, in downtown San Diego. San Diego has always been my favorite city in the world. Now that the downtown area is undergoing an exciting renaissance, I couldn’t wait to experience this new kind of urban lifestyle.
There wasn’t a moment that I wasn’t surprised, captivated, and thoroughly enthralled with the way the “W” captured the casual comfort and beach culture that makes San Diego one of the most quintessential Southern California cities. This place is like none other in all of its amenities.
As you enter the lobby you realize that you’ve found a place where “high touch” meets “high tech,” and you can’t wait to see, feel and taste what’s next!
The visually stimulating “technowall” over the lobby bar is a grouping of ten individual television screens measuring six feet high and five feet wide. The video showed a surfer riding the big blue Pacific waves, a vision of perfect symmetry in motion. When I’m at the beach I always feel a tremendous sense of awe and wonder at the ocean’s magnificence. This virtual reality “technowall” instantly, gave me the ocean experience I craved.
So without fighting for parking, or being mobbed by tourists, I was getting my beach fix just by entering the W San Diego’s lobby. The warm and inviting beach colors greeted me like the call of a friendly seagull. The plush sofas and extravagant window seats invited me relax and enjoy the exhilarating beach sensations The sky blue of the chairs and the sandy beige stripes accented by golden tones and sunny images made me feel like a perfect Southern California day. I began to believe that “W” stood for Wow!
As I checked-in, I admired the dramatic round entryway that led me to the reception area. Behind the desk was a clear resin wall embedded with floating shells that served as another visual seascape. As I looked up, I was captivated by the soaring ceilings and sheer drapes that framed the lobby décor. It was a grand mixture of textures and natural fibers that are usually found in luxurious Mexican retreats but a strong influence of American Modernism eclectically integrates the colors and lines creating a marriage of substance and style.
There were two rows of eight tall dark wicker chairs that had individual acrylic game tables that included oversized and colorful checkers, chess, and other unique board games. It was festive and sporty. The lobby décor captured everything I love about San Diego and it gave me the distinct impression this was one of the most sophisticated and sizzling places to be. Like being at the beach, where people watching is a spectator sport, the lobby of the W was a place to relax and enjoy, watch and wait or see what would happen next?
What happened next for us was that our exuberant valet couldn’t wait to take us up to our room! I’ve never met someone so genuinely happy to be working at a hotel. It appeared as if the W was her home, and she was completely thrilled that we were going to be spending time enjoying her private beach resort. In fact, every hotel staff member we met made us feel like honored guests and it was their pleasure to serve us.
I had the opportunity to talk with Rob Stirling, Director of Sales and Marketing for the W San Diego and asked him about the refreshing enthusiasm each employee exhibited. He told me, “We made a point to hire people that never had hotel experience but loved being with people. We didn’t want our staff tainted with how things ’should be done’. It was important for us to have people who loved our hotel and thoroughly enjoyed serving our guests. It’s part of what makes us so unique.”
Again I felt that soothing, cool sea breeze that always gives me a sense of well being and happiness. I felt privileged to be experiencing one of America’s preeminent leisure destinations. The grandeur of the ocean always leaves me speechless. The first ten minutes of my stay at the W San Diego did the same.
The sensations and pleasures of this hip and upscale hotel continued to astound my husband and myself! San Diego is often compared to the Mediterranean Riviera and the mod touches of the décor of the hotel, combined with the ethnic and rustic weaves truly captured this ambiance.
The next big surprise was our room. I didn’t know what to think.
The walls were a deep sea blue and were dramatically contrasted against striking white furnishings. The beach-like slated window treatments cast a hazy, misty, light into the room. I could almost smell the comfort of the night sea mist rolling in. But my thoughts of an afternoon nap were abruptly interrupted with my valet’s grand gestures to get my attention. She wanted to make sure I was aware of all the amenities this room offered.
She smiled infectiously and bragged, “As always, your luxurious W bed is the focal point of the room, with its pillow-top mattress, 250 thread count linens and goose down comforters and pillows, you will have the best sleep of your life!” Her speech was rehearsed but genuine. The bed was an inviting, heavenly blue, with a large round pillow in the center that looked like a beach ball. I waited until our ice bucket was filled before I dove on top of the bed to prove how luxurious it truly was. I wasn’t disappointed. My husband and I playfully tossed the beach ball pillow back and forth. This room, like the rest of the W San Diego was filled with expectations of fun and pleasure!
But I did notice that if you were there for business, the hotel didn’t miss a beat with all of its high tech amenities. There was a large desk, two telephones, one with a dataport and speakerphone capabilities, for all those required conference calls. There was a high speed internet broadband access line available, that’s also wireless. No need to waste your time at your computer. The phone by the bed was cordless.
“Nice touch,” I thought. I always hated being held captive by a telephone cord when I wanted to roam the room, answer the door, or gaze out the window, especially if I could see the ocean!
Above the desk, where there’s usually a mirror or painting, hung a huge black board, equipped with eraser and white chalk. Our valet signed her name… Carly, and told us to call her if we needed anything.
Later, my husband and I sent each other chalk messages and drew funny cartoons. I’m still smiling at how mischievous it felt to write on that big black chalk board!
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Posted by admin on May 19th, 2008 — Posted in Sports Management
If you are an avid water skier, one of the scariest things to try is slalom. The slalom skier has to cross what seems like a huge mound of water behind the boat, which is commonly referred to as the wake. Bumps are a part of water skiing and having a smooth comfortable ride is sometimes difficult to achieve. In order to be successful as a slalom skier you must learn to tackle the wake head on. If you are learning to slalom, or attempting a slalom run, a few helpful techniques to get you safely across the wakes may be in order. Since Power boats come in many shapes and sizes, make sure your towing boat has lots of power, as inadequate power can make slalom difficult. Even rigid zodiac boats can tow slalom skiers if they are adequately powered!
The key in this sport is balance! The way to achieve balance is to make sure your body weight is evenly distributed on your ski. You know you have reached the right balance when you can comfortably remain in the same position for an extended period of time. When your body weight is supported on the inside balls of your feet, this can be a good position, and it helps to keep your knees slightly bent and together. Always point the skis and your body toward the direction you want to go and face the wake head on. When approaching a wake, try to force your lower body and ski through with both feet first. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet and not on your heels. Even though you put your feet first, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to lean back with your upper body.
This technique will come more as you practice, and your ultimate goal is to have your ski go through the water on its edge. With more practice, you will be able to cut through the wake at sharper angles and faster speeds. Remember that your skis will go through the water much faster on their edges rather than flat. Take it slow in the beginning and as your confidence level increases, your ability to tackle the waves will also get better. A good ski boat or even power boats such as a bow rider make excellent towboats.
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Posted by admin on May 18th, 2008 — Posted in Sports Management
Exercise for a golfer is widely used. Despite the success many professionals have enjoyed, and continue to enjoy in their game, mainly because of golf-specific exercises, many amateur golfers still shun any golf specific exercises.
Even when it is rather obvious that leading names in the game like the legendary Tiger Woods heavily rely on staying in good shape for the game by having personal trainers and by being involved in golf specific exercises.
Bt far the main reason why most still fear and avoid exercise for golfers is the belief that they will develop muscles. Actually lifting weights are a very effective way of toning the golf-specific muscles for the game, by strengthening them. Strength training using weights will never increase the size of your muscles.
Nobody would loathe building big muscles more than most lady golfers. Yet many of them have dramatically improved their games by increasing their strength through golf-specific weight training.
Actually you need to be in the gym several hours a day lifting very heavy weights to develop a weight-lifters’ muscles. The weight-lifting exercise regime for golf involves lifting lighter weights many more times over a very short period of time compared to a weightlifter looking for muscles with heavier weights lifted fewer times at a time but for longer hours daily.
The fact that many lady golfers have been able to dramatically improve their game by getting involved in exercises for a golfers, but have not build heavy stiff muscles, should be encouragement enough for many amateurs to seriously consider exercise for a golfer programs.
Apart from weights, most of the exercises for a golfer involve stretch exercises designed to improve a golf swing. Some of these stretch exercises for a golfer can easily be done form the comfort of an office or home when you have a moment to spare.
About The Author: Mike Pedersen is the featured expert for Golf Magazine’s GolfOnline.com site, one of the top golf performance experts in the country, author and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness sites. Take a look at his just released golf fitness dvds and manual at his golf swing tips site - Perform Better Golf.
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Posted by admin on May 17th, 2008 — Posted in Living With Medicine
Mercury, the only liquid metal at room temperature, has long been known for its dual nature. While elemental mercury found use in medical therapy, mercury toxicity has also been appreciated from the Middle-Ages. Mercury toxicity results when this heavy metal interferes with critical cellular enzymes and functional proteins. All three forms of mercury, elemental, inorganic and organic, have unique patterns of toxicity.
Elemental mercury, used in traditional remedies, dental amalgam, barometers, thermometers and photography, can cause toxicity when absorbed as vapors through the lung. Even a small accidental spill of elemental mercury can result in acute toxicity. Effects of elemental mercury toxicity are mainly seen in the lung and the brain. The airways and alveoli of the lung become irritated, leading to bronchitis and pneumonia. In severe cases respiratory failure presents with cough, breathlessness and low oxygen levels in blood. Involvement of the central nervous system in mercury toxicity causes convulsions and headache. Ingestion of elemental mercury does not cause mercury toxicity as long as the intestinal mucosa is normal. However, people with gut problems like gastrointestinal disorders like diverticulosis and fistula may be at risk of mercury toxicity after ingestion.
Besides the tremors, irritation of the oral cavity, excessive salivation and sweating, chronic elemental mercury toxicity causes some unique symptoms labeled as erethism. It includes extreme shyness, emotional instability, nervousness, insomnia, memory problems, and an inability to concentrate. Signs of chronic toxicity may even mimic Parkinson’s disease with the characteristic shuffling gait and hand tremors.
Inorganic mercury (e.g. mercuric dichloride) is very toxic and may even be fatal on ingestion. It presents with vomiting of blood (hematemesis), abdominal pain and kidney failure. Death usually occurs due to shock and cardiovascular collapse. Chronic inorganic mercury toxicity, often seen in the hatting and furring industry, are similar to those of elemental mercury and include erethism. Lewis Carroll’s mad hatter in Alice in Wonderland seems to have been inspired by the symptoms of erethism. The mad hatter presumably suffered from chronic mercury toxicity due to the now abandoned process of carroting felt in hat manufacture.
Long-chain organic mercury causes toxicity similar to that seen in contamination with chronic inorganic mercury. Short-chain inorganic mercury compounds are readily absorbed on ingestion and affect the central nervous system. Erethism, gait disturbance (ataxia), uncoordinated speech, a narrow visual field, and abnormal sensations (paresthesias) in the limbs result from organic mercury activity.
These short-chain organic compounds, like methyl mercury, readily cross the placenta to inhibit brain development in the fetus. Congenital organic mercury poisoning was perhaps most poignantly illustrated by the severe outbreak in Minamata, Japan, in the1950s. Various congenital defects including microcephaly (small brain), mental retardation, blindness, motor defects, and difficulty in swallowing result from congenital organic mercury poisoning.
During the 1930s and 1940s, 500 children died in the UK due to the Pink disease, which is caused by mercury containing calomel teething powder. Pink disease is characterized by pink, swollen painful limbs with a peeling skin. Other associated symptoms include fear of light (photophobia), low muscle tone, insomnia, and apathy alternating with irritability. Nowadays, Pink disease is occasionally reported due to absorption of mercury from diapers contaminated with phenyl mercury. It is not known whether pink disease reflects mercury toxicity or a hypersensitivity reaction to it.
Mercury Toxicity is diagnosed by testing blood, scalp hair and 24-hour urine samples for mercury levels. Mercury levels in hair and urine are raised in both acute and chronic exposure whereas blood levels only reflect recent toxicity. However, some forms of mercury poisoning may not show up in the urine.
The Minimata exposure was estimated on the basis of 16 blood and hair samples, while urine excretion was minimal. Therefore, scalp hair testing may be a good way to test for chronic mercury toxicity, subject to the reliability of the commercial kit used. Mercury levels in scalp hair above 20 ppm may result in nerve system damage. Pubic hair or nails testing may not be as sensitive to mercury exposure as scalp hair. Oral chelation therapy, along with decontamination, forms the corner stone of medical treatment of mercury toxicity.
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Mathew Avrahmi
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