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American Kidney Fund Pairs Up with Atlantans to Fight Kidney Disease

November 13, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

The American Kidney Fund will host Kidney Action Day featuring the Steps That Count walkathon in Atlanta on Saturday, November 12th, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Turner Field.

Kidney Action Day, free and open to the public, begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m., with free health screenings, healthy food samples, cooking and exercise demonstrations, and other family-friendly activities to increase awareness of kidney disease. The free health screenings will check for indicators of kidney and heart health, diabetes, and other important health measures. The Steps That Count walkathon portion of the event begins at 10 a.m. and follows a course around the Turner Field complex, raising funds for programs and services to help patients impacted by kidney disease.

The mission of the American Kidney Fund is to fight kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need, education and prevention efforts. In September, the organization launched Pair Up, a national prevention campaign empowering women to fight kidney disease.

In 2010, the American Kidney Fund provided $ 1.2 million in treatment-related financial assistance to more than 1,700 dialysis patients in Atlanta. This is the second year the American Kidney Fund has hosted Kidney Action Day in Atlanta, where participants will receive instant test results for finger stick glucose, blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, weight and height.

?Pairing up with communities across the nation to raise awareness of kidney disease and its leading causes?diabetes and high blood pressure?is a critical part of the mission of the American Kidney Fund, especially in the Atlanta metropolitan area where rates of kidney disease are above the national average.? said LaVarne A. Burton, president and CEO of the American Kidney Fund. ?We?re expecting hundreds of Atlantans to bring their friends and family to Kidney Action Day and join us in the fight against kidney disease.?

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the nation?s ninth leading cause of death, and it is estimated that as many as 31 million people in the U.S. are living with the disease. In Georgia, rates of kidney disease are higher than the national average. Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure, followed by high blood pressure. Together, these conditions account for nearly three quarters of all cases of kidney failure. CKD can develop slowly or quickly, and most who are affected have no symptoms, therefore they don?t get tested. However, if tested and detected early, chronic kidney disease can be slowed or even stopped.

?Getting tested is the first step in the fight against kidney disease. I learned about my condition 13 years ago and have been on dialysis ever since.? said Schwanda Owens, an AKF advocate and kidney disease patient from Union City, GA. ?I wish I had taken steps to protect my general health and kidneys before I was diagnosed. I want others to be aware of the simple steps they can take to prevent kidney disease.?

AKF has made it a priority to extend its mission of fighting kidney disease by locally promoting the importance of early screening, education, and prevention methods.

This year?s event is sponsored by Amgen Inc., American Renal Associates, Sanofi and U.S. Renal Care. For more information, visit http://www.kidneyfund.org.

About the American Kidney Fund

The mission of the American Kidney Fund is to fight kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need; health education; and prevention efforts. The American Kidney Fund leads the nation in providing charitable assistance to dialysis patients who need help with the costs associated with treating kidney failure. In 2010, 101,000 people?1 out of every 4 dialysis patients in the United States?received assistance from the American Kidney Fund for health insurance premiums and other treatment-related expenses. Millions of people nationwide benefit annually from the American Kidney Fund?s efforts to fight kidney disease through public awareness campaigns, free health screenings, health education materials and courses, online outreach, and toll-free health information HelpLine (866-300-2900).

As a nine-time recipient of the top ?Four Star? rating from Charity Navigator, the American Kidney Fund is ranked among the top 1 percent of charities nationwide for fiscal accountability. In addition, the American Kidney Fund holds an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy; adheres to the National Health Council Standards of Excellence; and is a member of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. For more information, visit http://www.kidneyfund.org.

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Tony Horton Is Bananas For The Yonanas Maker

November 3, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment


Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Tony Horton, known to many as the creator of one of today?s most popular fitness routines?P90X?has a sweet tooth for a new kitchen appliance that turns frozen fruits into delicious desserts. Now, as the holidays approach and people are especially apt to watch their waistlines, Horton is offering the Yonanas Maker to his followers on the online community marketplace OpenSky, sharing his appreciation for the machine and allowing health-minded people to indulge in frozen treats without guilt.

The Yonanas Maker is a revolutionary new home gadget that can transform any frozen fruit into a decadent, creamy treat without using any milk, cream, sugar, soy, yogurt or artificial sweetener. The secret is the machine?s high torque blades that churn out a mouth-watering soft-serve dish that has the consistency of ice cream and a fraction of the calories. Daring Yonanas fans even run vegetables like pumpkin, squash and avocado through the machine, churning out a savory treat that takes eating your greens to new heights.

OpenSky?s Yonanas sale will commence on Tuesday, November 1 and last 24 hours. The machine retails at $ 49.99. Readers can learn more about OpenSky?s Yonanas sale here.

About Healthy Foods LLC

Husband and wife team, Brian Machovina and Eileen McHale have shared an adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit since they met in high school. Working in the natural foods industry and as a private chef, McHale, a lactose-intolerant ice cream lover, developed the idea of the Yonanas maker to address her unhappiness with other ice cream alternatives on the market. From launching Yonanas to broadcasting nutrition lessons in schools across the country, sharing delicious and healthy food is central to the mission of Healthy Foods LLC.

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November 1, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

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Healthy Food Choices for Your Kitchen

October 30, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

Knowing how to have healthy food choices in your kitchen will keep your family eating right. It is very difficult to stay healthy with a kitchen filled with your favorite treats and unhealthy standards. Throw out the bad and start buying the good food if you want to make any progress in your health.

THROW OUT ANYTHING WITH (Partially) HYDROGENATED OILS – Start your healthy food choices today. I am not a scientist so I can not even begin to tell you how terrible these oils are for your health, but I will say that they contribute significantly to plaque building up in your arteries and heart disease. Do not eat food with partially hydrogenated oils in it.

THROW OUT ANYTHING WITH HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP – Recently I have seen ads on television claiming that HFCS is the same as sugar. Don’t be fooled. HFCS bypasses your body’s natural process and goes straight to your blood stream. This is very bad for your system and contributes to obesity and getting diabetes. IT IS NOT THE SAME AS SUGAR. Sugar is healthier. Do not eat food with HFCS in it.

DON’T BUY ON THE INNER ISLES OF THE GROCERY STORE – You know where all of the packaged foods are. Try to avoid these areas. The healthy areas are around the outer isles, such as the meat department, bakery, produce, and dairy. You can make healthy food choices every time you go to the store.

CUT OUT CEREALS – Cereals are very high in sugar. I am not sure if there is such as thing as a cereal that is healthy. Any health benefits are lost with the high sugar content.

EAT STEEL CUT OATS or GROATS, NOT ROLLED OATS – Rolled oats are processed over and over again, taking out most of the goodness of the wholegrain. I know that steel cut oats take much longer to cook, but they are worth it and you can prepare a large amount ahead of time and then just heat it up each morning. If you are preparing your oats in less than 30 minutes, most likely they are not very healthy.

EAT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD – Most of the breads on the shelves at the grocery store are not healthy, I don’t care what they call themselves. Buy your bread in the healthfood section of the store. Sprouted wheatberries is the best. Isn’t funny that there is only a small section of the grocery store called the healthfood section. The whole store should be healthy food. Ironic.

BUY BROWN RICE – Not white rice. Sorry, no more minute rice. If your rice takes less than 50 minutes to cook, then it is not the healthy kind.

BUY WHOLE WHEAT PASTA – Are you getting the hint now. No white flour. Buy everything whole wheat.

BUY CORN TORTILLAS instead of white flour.

BUY EASY TO EAT – Fruits and vegetables in small containers, such as blueberries, tomatoes, raspberries. Lots of apples and bananas. Remember 5 servings a day. Start keeping track.

AVOID CANNED GOODS – Avoid canned goods when possible. They are usually very high in sodium.

AVOID NITRATES – Many packaged meats such as hot dogs and salami are filled with nitrates. Just another thing to be aware of.

BUY REAL CHEESE – American and Velveeta are not real cheese, they are processed cheese products or something. Buy cheddar, swiss or monterey jack.

Written by Mitestarossa

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Healthy Foods for Healthy Hair

October 28, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

Commercials and magazine ads tell us on a regular basis that we need a quality shampoo and conditioner for healthy, shiny hair.  Hair care products are only part of the story, though.  For truly healthy hair, a diet consisting of healthy food is required.

Hair grows at the rate of 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month.  The strength and health of that new growth is based on the nutrients that have fed it.  Eating a diet based on lean proteins, whole grains and plenty of fresh produce will create a healthy foundation for your body and hair.  It is also important to avoid processed foods and products high in sugar.

The Nutrients Needed for Healthy Hair

Protein – Hair is mostly protein and requires more of it to remain strong.  Good sources of protein include eggs, fish, meat, cheese, soy products, yogurt, and cottage cheese.  Salmon is one of the best forms of protein for healthy hair, as it also contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, B-12 and iron.  

Iron – Iron prevents hair loss and changes in pigmentation.  Iron is found in red meats, legumes, eggs, dried fruit, dark green, leafy vegetables and whole grain cereals.  Increase the amount of iron your body absorbs by combining these foods with ones high in Vitamin C.

B Vitamins – B vitamins promote cell growth and repair, while preventing hair loss.  Foods high in B vitamins include poultry, beef, fish, whole grains, green vegetables, beans, sunflower seeds, peas, nuts and nutritional yeast.  Look for B-12 in fortified foods, such as cereals.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C helps with iron absorption.  It is a powerful antioxidant and it supports capillary health.  Vitamin C, along with Vitamin A, is needed for the production of sebum, the oily substance secreted by hair follicles.  Sebum is the body’s natural way of conditioning the hair.  Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits, melons, berries, bananas, leafy green vegetables, green peppers, avocados, artichokes and parsley.

Vitamin A – Vitamin A helps promote a healthy scalp.  It is required by the body for the production of sebum.  Good sources of Vitamin A include carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, broccoli, apricots, cantaloupe, oily fish, dark green leafy vegetables and tomatoes.

Vitamin E – Vitamin E helps with protein synthesis, circulation and cellular repair.  It is also an antioxidant. Sources of Vitamin E include egg yolks, avocados, nuts, dark green vegetables, legumes, wheat germ and whole grains.

Beta-carotene – Another antioxidant, Beta-carotene is responsible for protein synthesis and helps prevent hair loss.  Beta-carotene is found in fruits and vegetables that are green, yellow or orange.

Biotin – Biotin deficiency is rare, but it is can be the cause of brittle hair and cause the scalp to become scaly.  Biotin can be found in beans, molasses, nuts, fish, dairy products and meat.  Eating three or more cups of lentils or beans each week will give you ample biotin, zinc, and iron for healthy hair, as well as a good source of healthy protein.

Zinc – Zinc prevents dandruff and hair loss.  Zinc is associated with protein-rich foods, meaning it can be found in meats, fish, shellfish, beans, lentils, brown rice and dairy products.

Omega-3 fatty acids – Essential fatty acids promote overall hair health.  Omega-3 can be found in salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, trout, walnuts, almonds, flaxseed oil, avocados, olives and pumpkin seeds.

Silica – Silica increases hair strength and helps prevent breakage.  Silica is often reduced when products are processed.  Try to use organic produce and products whenever possible.  Silica can be found in rice, oats, lettuce, asparagus, onions, strawberries, cabbage, cucumbers, celery, cauliflower, green leafy vegetables, and sunflower seeds.

Correcting and Preventing Common Hair Problems

Common hair problems are often a sign of the body being deficient in one or more of the nutrients listed above.

Dry, brittle hair – This may be a sign of the diet lacking in essential fatty acids, silica or biotin.  Also, make sure you keep your hair hydrated by drinking six to eight glasses of water each day.

Greasy hair – Not getting enough Vitamin B in your diet can lead to oily or greasy hair.  Increase the amount of Vitamin B-rich foods in your diet and stay away from oily foods.

Thinning hair and hair loss – Thinning hair or hair that is falling out can be a sign of a deficiency in protein, Vitamin E, Iron or B Vitamins.  Hair loss can also be a sign of a thyroid problem or other health problems, so talk to your doctor if your hair loss continues or is severe.

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Sesame Street: Healthy Foods

October 24, 2011 By dgmonito 25 Comments

If you’re watching videos with your preschooler and would like to do so in a safe, child-friendly environment, please join us at www.sesamestreet.org Cookie Monster raps about healthy food. Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pinky Dinky Doo, The Electric Company, and other programs for children around the world.

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Exercising Tips For People With Diabetes

October 22, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

style=”text-align:justify;”>Do you know this – A diabetic person on insulin who has missed his meals, and indulges in prolonged unaccustomed exercise has a greater chance of dying than if he had never taken insulin !

Diabetics on regular treatment of diabetes, by way of insulin or by oral anti-hypoglycaemic agents (OHA), need to know more about how and when to exercise than those not on such medication.

Diabetes and its Dangers that One Needs to be Aware

Diabetes is a disease that kills but not at once.

It is a chronic disease that leads to high blood glucose levels in blood, which is then lost in urine carrying a lot of water with it and causing thirst. These are the basic problems caused by Diabetes, and none of them create an immediate danger to life. The real danger of diabetes arises from two sources. First are the long term complications of Diabetes, which over a period of five to twenty five years, effect almost every organ of the body, and can considerably shorten life span in addition to making it miserable. The second danger to life arises from short term complications like very high sugar levels in older persons that can lead to Hyperglycaemic Coma and even death, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis which can lead to coma in younger diabetics as well.

To prevent the long term complications, insulin or oral anti-diabetic agents like Glipizide or Metformin are prescribed by physicians at fixed times before or after meals, and patients are advised to stick to the routine. This is done to ensure that maximum insulin (or other anti-diabetic) levels in blood coincide with higher glucose levels after meals, and keep them under control.

Dangers of Hypoglycaemic Coma

Unaccustomed prolonged exercise by a diabetic person can lead to a fall in glucose level, and the insulin taken can make it fall further, even to a below normal level, a condition called Hypoglycaemia meaning  ’low blood sugar’, wherein the person may feel very uneasy, restless, start perspiring and may faint. A severe case of hypoglycaemia can go in coma, and if remained attended, may even die. That is why, for a diabetic person on insulin, it is better not to indulge in unaccustomed prolonged exercise, and if it becomes necessary, to skip the regular dose of insulin (or anti-diabetic medicines) that day.

Role of Exercise in Life of a Diabetic

This does not mean that there is no role of exercise in the life of a diabetic. In fact the very opposite is true. Regular controlled exercise at the appropriate hour can play a great role in managing Diabetes. The effect of exercise is similar to that of insulin as both reduce blood glucose levels.

Diabetes is of two types. TYPE – I DIABETES is associated with early onset, weight loss and very low insulin levels. Type – II DIABETES is associated with obesity, resistance to insulin and responsiveness to OHAs.  In type II diabetes, regular exercise can also help in weight control, a primary requirement for managing this form of Diabetes. It is better to opt for aerobic exercises like jogging, brisk walk or tread-mill, and the best results are achieved with appropriate dieting associated with anti-diabetic medication.

Type of Exercise Preferable in Diabetes

Exercise in moderate quantum and as per advice of the physician is always beneficial in Diabetes, and is a necessary part of life-style modifications with which patients with mild Diabetes are treated. Yoga is one form of exercise that is said to be beneficial, and certain postures (“aasana”) are said to stimulate the pancreas and increase insulin production and secretion in the body, thereby helping in controlling Diabetes. Dances are another form of exercise that can be useful, but it must be on a regular basis, and sudden overstraining should be avoided.

Diabetes & Precautions During Exercise

For any Diabetic person on insulin or anti-Diabetic medicines, if symptoms of hypoglycaemia like perspiration, restlessness and vomiting happen immediately after exercise, they should immediately be made to eat or drink food containing glucose or sweats. This should be done urgently without bothering for glucose level, as sudden fall in blood glucose is far more dangerous than a temporary rise in it.

Written by V.Kumar
I am a free lance author, who writes primarily for the passion for it. I have interest in a wide spehere of activites.

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12 Beauty, Health and Fitness Facts to Know About

October 20, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

Beauty, Health and Fitness Facts to Know About:
Beauty Facts
You can have a more beautiful skin by taking more of this anti-aging – Vitamin-C. It’s proven to soften lines and lighten spots.
You can prevent, and even repair sun damage by applying coffee directly onto your skin. The caffeine in coffee constricts the blood vessels and does the job.
You can file your nails back and forth in long strokes, contrary to belief, but only IF your nails are short and strong. File nails in one direction and in short strokes if you have very long and weak nails.
You can ultra cleanse your feet by soaking it in equal parts of warm water and grapefruit juice with a shot of vodka. The alcohol dissolves dirt, while the acid from the grapefruit loosens dead skin.
Health Facts
You could get a headache, backache, or muscle soreness if you keep waking up during the night. This kind of sleep trouble alters your body’s natural pain-control mechanisms. Get help if you have troubled sleep for over a month.
You could prevent allergies by doing laundry. Kill all dust mites by washing your clothes in 140 degrees hot water.
It’s bad for your health to wear killer high heels for very long hours. It triggers UTI (Urinary Tract Infections) by putting pressure on your lower back and abdomen interfering with your bladder’s ability to completely empty.
You will always get the same doctor’s advice whether you are genetically prone to diabetes or not – eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and get your blood sugar tested regularly.
You could also lose your memory by eating too many sweets, aside from getting diabetes. High blood sugar consumption is proven to affect the brain’s hippocampus, so limit your sweets and stay sharp.
Fitness Facts
It’s bad to take ibuprofen or aspirin (for stopping muscle soreness or body aches) before workout. The reason is that it makes you vulnerable to gastrointestinal problems. Take them AFTER workout. Better yet skip it and use ice instead.
You can lose weight by being financially motivated. Allot a dollar to your savings each time you step on the treadmill, or, pay away to a stranger whenever you fail to reach a targeted weight loss goal. Money never fails to motivate. It’s proven to work!
You can lower your heart disease risk by downing alcohol. Just one glass of wine per week coupled with two hours of exercise does the trick. Note that the exercise part of the equation is important.

These tips touch upon three important areas in one’s life – beauty, health and fitness. If you turn these facts into habit then you’re sure to be on the way to a better you

(c) Ae Dechavez

*Article first published in Health Mad

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October 18, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

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October 16, 2011 By dgmonito Leave a Comment

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