Throughout my childhood and teenage years I watched as my mother tried every fad diet under the sun. I recall one time she ate boiled cabbage and nothing else for a whole week. I felt my mothers? frustration and misery, however I could not understand why it was so difficult for her to lose weight and keep it off ? until that is I became a weight management coach.
For the past two years I have been assisting people to achieve their ideal weight and in this time I have experienced what contributes to a successful weight loss story.
Getting serious - It all starts with you and how serious you are about losing weight. The key to successful weight loss is partly dependent on your level of commitment. How would you rate your seriousness on a scale of 1 ? 10 (10 being deadly serious)?
No quick fix - If you have made the commitment to get serious about losing weight then you need to make the commitment to do it safely and effectively. One piece of invaluable advice my own family doctor passed onto me is that slow and steady is always the best option. The longer it takes you to lose weight the less likely you are to put it back on.
Staying motivated - Always keep the end in mind! Write down all of the reasons why you are motivated to lose weight now. Record these reasons on a piece of card that can be kept in your wallet or purse. Each morning and before going to bed remind yourself by reading aloud why you are motivated to lose weight.
Facing challenges - Every day you are likely to face challenges, which can disrupt your focus and get in the way of your weight loss goals. Write down all of the challenges that you know have made losing weight hard for you in the past. This will help you to develop a better strategy this time. Three common challenges are lack of results, boredom and lack of support from spouse, family and friends.
Choosing a weight control program - I recommend choosing a diet / weight control program that offers all of the following for best results:
* Provides a balanced nutritious program that is safe and effective
* Support system and regular progress follow-up
* Teaches you better eating habits
* Teaches you how to maintain your weight once you have reached your goal weight
For two years Annette Croft has been assisting people reach their ideal weight with the aid of a nutritious, simple and convenient weight management program. For a free weight profile and consultation please visit www.getslim-n-trim.com. For more articles please send an email to amcroft@optusnet.com.au
Showing posts with label Family Doctor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family Doctor. Show all posts
March 4, 2009
February 27, 2009
The Journey from Back Pain to Yoga Class
Why are doctors referring their patients, who have chronic back pain, to Yoga classes? How many studies have been conducted on back pain and Yoga? Is Yoga a ?cure all? for back pain? What kind of Yoga class is best for back pain? Let?s look at all of these issues and see if we can clear up some answers.
It is conservatively estimated that more than half of the world adult population suffers from some sort of back pain. Yoga, for back pain, is the most popular subject that teacher interns write about at our Yoga teacher training center.
However, this does not explain why so many doctors, within the United States, refer their patients to Yoga studios as an additional alternative to medication and physical therapy. The truth is, that within the U.S., there have been very few studies, and I only know of one in particular, which was the Group Health Cooperative study, which recently took place in Seattle, Washington.
Therefore, one study is not the answer; especially one study which just happened. The truth is, most of the studies on back pain and Yoga, as a form of therapy, are taking place in India. So, why does your family doctor, chiropractor, or orthopedic doctor, take a leap of faith outside the view of traditional western medicine? To put it simply, doctors read and continually educate themselves. They do not look down the narrow path of medicine that is laid down by bureaucracy.
Yoga is relatively inexpensive, in comparison to prescription medicines, so why bother to do a study? In comparison to the joint ventures, and potential profits involved in pharmaceutical studies, Yoga can?t promise a ?big pay day.? Yet, the fact that physicians, within the United States, are willing to ?look outside the box? for answers, speaks volumes in regard to their integrity. Doctors are often accused of being too quick to prescribe medicines, but the public often demands quick and effortless solutions in regard to health care.
Is Yoga really a ?cure all? for back pain? In short, the answer is ?no.? How can I say that? Nothing is a cure all for back pain, but Yoga helps most of the students I work with. No prescription can claim 100% patient satisfaction either. Odds are that most people, with pre-existing back pain, who take up Yoga classes for relief, will reduce the number of pain killers needed. This fact has been stated by my Yoga students over the years.
If you have pre-existing back pain, which style of Yoga should you seek out? Regardless of style, you may want to observe a Yoga class before trying it. You should seek out a gentle style, and you should talk to your prospective Yoga teacher ahead of time.
Stay away from vigorous Yoga classes. I would advise against taking part in my Vinyasa Yoga class, but I would welcome you with open arms in my Restorative Yoga class. Why do I say this? Yoga styles, class formats, lesson plans, and teachers differ.
My suggestion is that you get a private session first, and your Yoga teacher will work with you ?first hand.? If possible, get a referral from your doctor, or from a friend, who practices Yoga. This will help you avoid the guessing process.
? Copyright 2006 ? Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
It is conservatively estimated that more than half of the world adult population suffers from some sort of back pain. Yoga, for back pain, is the most popular subject that teacher interns write about at our Yoga teacher training center.
However, this does not explain why so many doctors, within the United States, refer their patients to Yoga studios as an additional alternative to medication and physical therapy. The truth is, that within the U.S., there have been very few studies, and I only know of one in particular, which was the Group Health Cooperative study, which recently took place in Seattle, Washington.
Therefore, one study is not the answer; especially one study which just happened. The truth is, most of the studies on back pain and Yoga, as a form of therapy, are taking place in India. So, why does your family doctor, chiropractor, or orthopedic doctor, take a leap of faith outside the view of traditional western medicine? To put it simply, doctors read and continually educate themselves. They do not look down the narrow path of medicine that is laid down by bureaucracy.
Yoga is relatively inexpensive, in comparison to prescription medicines, so why bother to do a study? In comparison to the joint ventures, and potential profits involved in pharmaceutical studies, Yoga can?t promise a ?big pay day.? Yet, the fact that physicians, within the United States, are willing to ?look outside the box? for answers, speaks volumes in regard to their integrity. Doctors are often accused of being too quick to prescribe medicines, but the public often demands quick and effortless solutions in regard to health care.
Is Yoga really a ?cure all? for back pain? In short, the answer is ?no.? How can I say that? Nothing is a cure all for back pain, but Yoga helps most of the students I work with. No prescription can claim 100% patient satisfaction either. Odds are that most people, with pre-existing back pain, who take up Yoga classes for relief, will reduce the number of pain killers needed. This fact has been stated by my Yoga students over the years.
If you have pre-existing back pain, which style of Yoga should you seek out? Regardless of style, you may want to observe a Yoga class before trying it. You should seek out a gentle style, and you should talk to your prospective Yoga teacher ahead of time.
Stay away from vigorous Yoga classes. I would advise against taking part in my Vinyasa Yoga class, but I would welcome you with open arms in my Restorative Yoga class. Why do I say this? Yoga styles, class formats, lesson plans, and teachers differ.
My suggestion is that you get a private session first, and your Yoga teacher will work with you ?first hand.? If possible, get a referral from your doctor, or from a friend, who practices Yoga. This will help you avoid the guessing process.
? Copyright 2006 ? Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
February 22, 2009
Do You Have A Blood Pressure Monitor At Home?
When you know that you are a blood pressure patient, and the disease has come to stay for some months and years, the precautionary aspects come to the fore. And they demand your adequate attention.
One of the important points of your day to day routine, is monitoring blood pressure. Naturally, you can not go to your family doctor everyday, and certainly not four to five times a day. But you need to keep a record of your blood pressure levels, by making notes of it at regular intervals, say three times in a day. If you show this record to your family doctor at the time of your next check up, it will help him immensely to understand and review the line of treatment he has designed for you!
Like other medical equipments, there are a number of blood pressure monitor manufacturers. Omron, being the world’s leading manufacturer of such instruments, has launched specialized models for home use. Some of the models of blood pressure monitors offered by reputed manufacturers are: manual inflation monitors, automatic inflation monitors and wrist monitors.
The main noteworthy technical point in any blood pressure monitor is whether its merits are clinically proved or not. Accuracy is the hallmark of such instruments, and if they are faulted in that respect, they are no measuring instruments at all! In addition, the job of monitoring should not be complicated. It should be easy, the procedure should be understandable and the results given should be accurate.
The task of monitoring blood pressure has been rendered easy with the advancement of modern technology. You can select from a number of models, the instrument that is suitable for you! The popular models are: wrist blood pressure monitors, automatic and manual digital blood pressure monitors, models with memory, print-out and graph monitors and mechanical blood pressure monitors.
You are already having a weighing machine at your house. Now with this blood pressure monitor, you can tender before your family doctor, the complete picture about the state of your health.
http://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/ & Blood Pressure Monitor provides detailed information on blood pressure, blood pressure monitor, blood pressure measurement and more.
One of the important points of your day to day routine, is monitoring blood pressure. Naturally, you can not go to your family doctor everyday, and certainly not four to five times a day. But you need to keep a record of your blood pressure levels, by making notes of it at regular intervals, say three times in a day. If you show this record to your family doctor at the time of your next check up, it will help him immensely to understand and review the line of treatment he has designed for you!
Like other medical equipments, there are a number of blood pressure monitor manufacturers. Omron, being the world’s leading manufacturer of such instruments, has launched specialized models for home use. Some of the models of blood pressure monitors offered by reputed manufacturers are: manual inflation monitors, automatic inflation monitors and wrist monitors.
The main noteworthy technical point in any blood pressure monitor is whether its merits are clinically proved or not. Accuracy is the hallmark of such instruments, and if they are faulted in that respect, they are no measuring instruments at all! In addition, the job of monitoring should not be complicated. It should be easy, the procedure should be understandable and the results given should be accurate.
The task of monitoring blood pressure has been rendered easy with the advancement of modern technology. You can select from a number of models, the instrument that is suitable for you! The popular models are: wrist blood pressure monitors, automatic and manual digital blood pressure monitors, models with memory, print-out and graph monitors and mechanical blood pressure monitors.
You are already having a weighing machine at your house. Now with this blood pressure monitor, you can tender before your family doctor, the complete picture about the state of your health.
http://www.blood-pressure-updates.com/bp/ & Blood Pressure Monitor provides detailed information on blood pressure, blood pressure monitor, blood pressure measurement and more.
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