85 per cent of Canadians now have publicly funded access to a potentially life-extending treatment for patients with rare lung disease
- Patients living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador are hopeful Uptravi will soon be accessible all across Canada -
VANCOUVER and HAMILTON, ON, June 12, 2018 /CNW/ - The Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada (PHA Canada) and Scleroderma Canada join together in praising the Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador governments for following Quebec's lead by providing public funding for Uptravi (selexipag) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This action stems from the conclusion of pricing negotiations for Uptravi by the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA). The PAH and scleroderma communities are hopeful that the remaining provinces and territories across Canada will promptly follow suit to ensure that PAH specialists are able to provide optimal, individualized treatment to improve the outcomes for patients living with this potentially fatal disease.
"The voices of the PAH and scleroderma communities have been heard. We commend the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador, for joining Quebec and making Uptravi accessible through public funding," says Dr. Sanjay Mehta, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, Director of the Southwest Ontario Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at the London Health Sciences Center in London, Ontario, and Board Chair of PHA Canada. "While these provinces have recognized the highly complex and serious nature of PAH, our work will not be done until the balance of patients in Canada have timely and equitable access to optimal treatment options."
In January 2016, Uptravi became the third new treatment for PAH to be approved by Health Canada in recent years. Later that year, the Common Drug Review (CDR) also recommended Uptravi be publicly funded in Canada.
"We are so pleased to now be able to tell our patients that Alberta has joined the expanding list of provinces providing public funding for Uptravi," says Dr. Dale Lien MD, Professor of Medicine, Director Pulmonary Hypertension Program, University of Alberta. "The severe and progressive nature of pulmonary arterial hypertension means that patients must have timely access to all Health Canada-approved treatments for PAH, in order to receive the individualized care they require to improve and extend their lives."
PAH is a rare but very complex and serious lung disease. It is defined by high blood pressure in the lungs, which leads to enlargement and weakness of the right side of the heart – a type of heart failure. PAH is a common complication of systemic scleroderma (SSc), a chronic hardening and thickening of the skin and internal organs, and can be very severe in patients affected by this progressive connective tissue disease.
"My world was turned upside down following my diagnosis with pulmonary arterial hypertension. On any given day, even with the treatments I am on, the most I can do is take my young children to and from school – I'm lucky if I have the energy to do anything else. My disease not only affects me but my whole family, as I am more dependent on them now," says Ladho S. Panesar-Chugger, PAH patient in Markham, Ontario. "My life depends on adding a third medication to my treatment regime, and my specialist has been recommending Uptravi for many months. As an Ontarian who relies on public funding, I will now finally have access to it. That's my wish for all Canadians like me."
There is currently no cure for PAH and while the prognosis for patients has improved somewhat in recent years, it remains poor despite treatments available in Canada. The average survival in adults following a PAH diagnosis is estimated at only five to seven years, and only three years for those affected by scleroderma-associated PAH (SSc-PAH). This means that patients do not have the time to wait for necessary, potentially life-extending treatment options to be made accessible through public funding.
"Those living with PAH or SSc-PAH do not have time to wait for necessary treatment. Take my mother's experience, for example; she lost her battle with SSc-PAH in November 2017 while waiting for publicly funded access to treatment," says Stephanie Keyes, daughter and SSc-PAH caregiver from Gananoque, Ontario. "As a family, we consider her journey to be her legacy. Our hope is that sharing her story will benefit others who are also pleading for treatments not accessible to them through their provincial drug plans. For many suffering with this condition, these treatments are a matter of life or death."
Today, approximately 85 per cent of Canadians now have publicly funded access to Uptravi. The PAH and scleroderma communities are optimistic that all patients living in Canada who rely on provincial or territorial drug plans will soon have access to Uptravi.
SOURCE Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada
Natural Ways to Stop Excessive Sweating This Summer - Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O.
Now that summer is (unofficially!) here, most of us are delighted to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. However, excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is an issue that afflicts many more people than you might think and can stem from a large number of underlying triggers. Though it may seem like a trivial matter, it can cause a handful of setbacks: stained clothing, physical discomfort, and social embarrassment, among others. Deodorant may seem like the obvious fix, but this household staple is in fact teaming with harmful toxins such as parabens, propylene glycol, aluminum compounds, and many others. To remedy the burden of hyperhidrosis sans carcinogens and other toxic ingredients, go for a natural fix.
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., a New York City Osteopathic Physician board-certified in family and anti-aging medicine, suggests the following natural solutions to finally enjoy the warm weather in comfort:
Apply a Natural Astringent like Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a commonly used natural herb often found in liquid form as a skin toner. The same potent astringent properties that make it a popular natural toner also make it a great sweat-reducer. When topically applied, witch hazel acts as an antiperspirant by tightening the pores. Wet a cotton ball with witch hazel and apply to your most problematic areas. Other natural astringents include black tea, tea tree oil, and apple cider vinegar.
Supplement with B-Vitamins and Vitamin D
Excessive sweating may very well be a sign of an unhealthy endocrine system. To restore hormonal imbalances to optimal levels, B-vitamins will often do the trick. Likewise, vitamin D is an essential piece in hormonal regulation, and nearly half of Americans are deficient in it!
Transition from Processed Foods to Natural Ones
Though highly processed foods may be practical and cheap, they are packed with toxic substances like artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors, and they are very hard for the body to digest. As your body tries to rid itself of these toxins and break down such unnatural foods, it has to work in overdrive, thus producing more sweat. Instead of going for pre-packaged or fast food, especially those high in fat, opt for fruits, vegetables, nuts, organic poultry or meat, and wild-caught seafood.
Cut Back on Coffee and Other Caffeine-Loaded Drinks
As a stimulant, caffeine raises your heart rate and blood pressure, causing sweating to increase as well. Coffee can be double-trouble, as the warmth of the drink can exacerbate the hyperhidrosis problem. Swap out coffee for something a little less stimulating, such as an iced herbal tea like energizing ginseng.
Utilize the Benefits of Baking Soda
Not only does baking soda neutralize odors, it also alkalizes (neutralizes the pH of) your sweat, decreasing the growth of the bacteria in sweat. Mix 1 part baking soda with 1 part cornstarch and add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil to create a sublime natural deodorant.
Try to Drink Less Alcohol
Alcohol both increases heart rate (and thus body temperature) and dilates the skin’s blood vessels. As a consequence, alcohol makes you sweat more. If excessive sweating is a real issue for you, consider limiting your alcohol consumption.
Less Salt in, More Salt on
Very high dietary sodium has been linked to excessive sweating, as high sodium concentrations make our bodies try to excrete the excess salt in urine and sweat. On the other hand, applying salt onto the body has many benefits in regard to excessive sweating. Salt absorbs sweat, dries the skin, and closes your pores, all of which help to reduce sweat production.
About the doctor:
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed the "The Stem Cell Guru" by the New York Daily News, Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the U.S. His stem cell treatments have achieved remarkable results in clinical trials on patients with conditions as varied as Alzheimer's, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, frailty syndrome, heart, kidney and liver failure, lupus, MS and Parkinson's. He has worked with Mike Tyson, Mickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Gotham's Donal Logue; and as a medical consultant for the New York Rangers. Connect with him via twitter @drcalapai or at www.drcal.net
How Can a Fitness Retreat Improve Your Training Regimen?
Going on a fitness retreat can be a life-changing experience for exercise buffs. It can help exercise lovers learn about all sorts of exciting and effective wellness options. If you’re looking to enhance your training regimen considerably, going on a fitness treat may just be the way to go for you.
Fitness Retreats Can Make Fine Learning Opportunities
Fitness retreats give participants access to all types of classes and programs that involve exercise and wellness overall. If you want to up the ante with your training, going on a fitness retreat can help you explore more options. You may want to integrate yoga, Pilates or swimming into your regimen. People who want to find out about the missing pieces of their training routine puzzles often benefit greatly from retreat participation.
Fitness Retreats Can Help You Connect with Experts
Fitness retreat participation can connect you to experts who have a lot of expertise regarding training and exercise in general. If you want to ask important questions that involve strengthening your training regimen, there’s no better place for you than a retreat. If you have a yoga instructor who seems to know what she’s doing, you can ask her pertinent questions that involve integrating the practice into your weekly or daily training approach.
Fitness Retreats Can Help You Meet Brand New Faces
These retreats give people the power to meet fitness experts. They give them the equally precious chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts as well. If you meet another individual who is just as committed to in-depth training as you are, you can ask for helpful suggestions. A fitness retreatpresents people with so many opportunities to get to know others well. You can get to know people who are part of programs that interest you. You can get to know people during retreat mealtimes and social gatherings.
Fitness Retreats Can Give You Motivation
Fitness retreats tend to be supportive and friendly environments that are conducive to success. Fitness retreat attendance can often motivate people to do better with their training sessions. It can often keep people accountable and moving forward. If you want to have the world’s finest and most comprehensive training regimen, a fitness retreat experience may be effective.
Fitness retreats can help people in all kinds of ways. They can help people make new friends. They can help people have fun. They can even help them upgrade their existing training routines.
Fighting Tobacco Use Among Adults with Mental Illness
UH Doctoral Student to Provide Online Individual Feedback
HOUSTON, June 11 – Of all the groups that try to quit smoking, it seems hardest for those who suffer from anxiety and depression. The health effects are jarring: People with mental illness or substance use disorders die about five years earlier than those without these disorders and many of those deaths are caused by smoking cigarettes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s why University of Houston psychology doctoral student Brooke Kauffman is targeting that group, creating personalized feedback to help them quit smoking. She’s assisted in her efforts by $104,064 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
To address smoking among those who suffer anxiety and depression, Kauffman is examining distress tolerance, the skills needed to help tolerate physical and psychological distress. Although there has been progress in targeting distress tolerance to decrease risk for emotional disorders and facilitate success in quitting smoking, no targeted efforts have focused on addressing distress tolerance in earlier phases of the quit process like in the motivation period or in the phase of pre-cessation (thinking about and preparing for quitting).
So Kauffman will do just that, offering services to patients at the university’s Anxiety and Health Research Lab/Substance Use Treatment Clinic.
“We are not targeting treatment seeking people. These patients may not even be thinking of quitting, but we will ask them while they’re here for psychological services if they would like to participate in the study,” said Kaufman. There is room for 130 patients in the study and individualized, interactive online feedback will await each one.
Depending on what they answer, they will be led to different areas of the survey. For instance, when asked how many cigarettes they smoke each day, their results will be compared to how many cigarettes are smoked by others in the United States or in Texas to compare their habits. This way they get feedback of where they stand relative to other smokers. Interestingly, most people are surprised by their results.
“They also get to enter guesses as to how much others smoke compared to themselves. Typically they think people smoke a lot more than they smoke and when they see that others smoke less, it provides normative feedback that can really open their eyes,” said Kauffman who compares the process to reviewing your electric bill.
“When you review your usage on your bill you are often surprised how much electricity you may be using comparative to others and you may try to reduce your electric usage and your bill,” she said.
Kauffman believes her study will be increase motivation, confidence and intention to quit while reducing perceived barriers.
“Regarding withdrawal symptoms, we will work with patients to withstand those symptoms and to learn to cope with distress through other means besides smoking,” she said. Once thought to be a coping mechanism, smoking can actually increase anxiety.
“When you’re going through withdrawal, even for periods between cigarettes, the symptoms can mimic those of anxiety including a racing heart and shortness of breath,” said Kauffman.
Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disability in the United States (US), contributing approximately 480,000 premature deaths annually.
About the University of Houston
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in the country, UH is a federally designated Hispanic- and Asian-American-Serving institution with enrollment of more than 45,000 students.
It’s Not All About Weight Loss: 4 Other Benefits of Exercise to Consider
Many people pursue physical fitness as part of a plan to lose weight, but continue to practice this habit long after they achieved their weight goals. Some keep it up to maintain their new figure, but others do so because they’ve discovered the many other benefits gained from exercise. While it may cut into some of your leisure time, going to the gym or working out at home can yield several life-changing advantages if you invest the time and energy.
Stress and Anxiety Relief
Stress and anxiety are a natural part of life, but some people struggle to find productive and healthy outlets to express these feelings. Exercise is an effective way to manage mental and physical tension, which is why it is often prescribed as part of psychological therapy. Using physical activity to relieve stress also reduces the temptation to develop unhealthy habits to cope with emotional distress. Fitness is not a replacement for a therapist, so anyone experiencing severe stress or anxiety should schedule an appointment with a professional psychologist.
Improved Posture
Most kids have heard the command to sit up straight dozens of times, but these lessons don’t always stick. It can be hard for anyone to maintain proper posture, especially with computers, televisions and mobile devices that encourage slouching. Strength trainingand exercise are proven ways to help maintain good posture, although it also takes practice and genuine motivation to make the necessary lifestyle changes.
Elevated Self-Esteem
You don’t need to have a perfect physique to have a positive body image, but exercise is firmly linked to improvement in self-esteem. Whether there is an aesthetic motivation behind your fitness efforts or not, the act of exercising and the struggle for self-improvement can have benefits on their own. Setting and achieving fitness goals fosters a sense of personal accomplishment and stronger motivation overall.
Better Work Performance
Regular exercise not only makes the body stronger, it also has numerous benefits for the brain. Physical fitness enhances brain function and is associated with improved memory, according to Women’s Running. It also has verified benefits for the human immune system, which means less work days missed due to illness. A boost in confidence and energy levels can also do wonders for achieving results in the workplace.
Exercise isn’t just a good habit, it’s an essential one. People of all ages, from children to seniors, have a lot to gain by pursuing a healthy level of physical fitness. The benefits of exercise are meaningful and valuable for everyone and there are plenty of ways to stay in shape while maintaining work and family life.
If You’ve Got a Lawn, You’ve Got a Playground! And So Much More
Reason #1: Your lawn offers a safe place for kids and pets to play. A useable
Five young friends running outdoors smiling
outdoor area providing a spacious living area for the entire family, including when it’s time to play! Turfgrass can handle the pounding of little feet and paws, while providing a soft landing pad for tumbles and fun.
Reason #2: Your lawn can help kids get into shape while having fun. Outdoor play is an important strategy in helping the one in three American kids who are obese get fit. It increases fitness levels and builds active, healthy bodies. Research also shows that children’s stress levels fall within minutes of seeing green spaces.
Reason #3: Your lawn can make you happier. Research shows that knowing and experiencing nature, including green space, makes us generally happier, healthier people. Just looking out a window at green spaces can lower adult stress levels. Walking or running in green spaces, instead of synthetic environments, can lead to decreased anger, fatigue and feelings of depression, while increasing attention levels.
Reason #4: Your grass cools down your community and the area around your home. This is especially important in cities, where asphalt and hardscape radiate heat. Grass dissipates this radiant heat through a process called evapotranspiration, which combats the heat island effect.
Reason #5: Your lawn helps control water runoff and erosion. Grass acts like a sponge and prevents water from “running off” into area sewer drains and carrying anything it collects along the way – like motor oil or dirt. Grass cleans the water it collects and breaks down harmful microbes and pollutants, keeping them out of groundwater supplies. The natural filtration system in your lawn is so effective that rain water filtered through a healthy lawn is often as much as 10 times less acidic than water running off a hard surface like a sidewalk or hardscape. It also prevents flooding and soil erosion by “hanging on” to soil.
How a Regular Workout Regimen Helps You Avoid Doctor Visits
Do you have trouble sticking with a regular workout regimen? Perhaps you have never tried committing to one before, or you may not have enjoyed the workouts that you selected. Regular exercise is about more than just fitting a social norm or logging calories burned on your fitness device.
Reduce Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
In fact, working out can significantly improve your general health in numerous ways and may even be able to reduce how often you need to see the doctor and how much you spend on medical care every year. Check out just four amazing health benefits below. Cardiovascular disease is the top killer for men and women today. While you cannot eliminate or change many of the risk factors for heart disease, stroke, heart attack or atherosclerosis, you can change some of them that are tied to your lifestyle. Diet is certainly a powerful antidote to heart disease as is exercise, which can significantly lower your risk for these diseases.
Reduce Your Weight
You should try to get at least two and a half hours of cardio exercise every week. Another more obvious physical benefit of regular exercise is its ability to melt the pounds from your body. Not only can this make you feel better about yourself, but also it can lower your risk of acquiring numerous chronic diseases. Plus, losing weight can reduce joint pain and arthritis pain and may decrease your need for certain medications.
Improve Your Mood
Try using a service at your health clinic that allows you to track patient data so that you can keep an eye on how lowering your weight reduces your blood pressure, improves certain lab values and reduces your need for future doctor appointments. Some companies, like Porzio AggregateSpendID, know that exercise can do more than just improve your physical health. It can also boost your mental health by improving your mood. As you exercise, your body creates certain chemicals that make you feel better.
Enjoy Physical Intimacy
Plus, your self-esteem can be boosted. Many men and women see their doctors every year complaining of trouble with their libido. Instead of treating this with medications or bioidentical hormones, you can try exercise, which is far safer and often just as effective. As you regain some of your lost energy, you will feel more interested in intimacy. In addition, exercise can improve arousal for women and limit erectile dysfunction in men.
Of course, this is just a quick glimpse at how amazing regular exercise can be for your health. Research has shown that regular workouts can actually help you live longer. Not only will you enjoy more years, but also you will be able to enjoy a better quality of life as you age because you will be more flexible, stronger, more balanced and less chronically ill.
Natural Killer Cells That Threaten Early Pregnancies Identified by Hadassah Medical Organization Researchers
Study results published in 05/15/18 issue of Immunity reveal how natural killer cells produce proteins in the uterus and retain memory for healthier future pregnancies
June 6, 2018 – NEW YORK, NY – Researchers at Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel have identified “natural killer cells” as a key component in answering the perplexing question as to why each subsequent pregnancy is easier and healthier than the first, according to Ellen Hershkin, President, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization in America, Inc. (HWZOA). The study results, published in the May 15th issue of the medical journal immunity, are the product of six years of research led by Dr. Simcha Yagel, head of OB/GYN at HMO, and included analyzing tissue samples from more than 450 pregnancies.
Hershkin states, “Once again, HMO researchers are in the vanguard of providing life-saving, state-of-the-art medical research that is critical to the care, safety and wellbeing of women not only in Israel but around the world. This new study furthers Hadassah’s mission to protect and empower women at one of the most critical and defining moments of their life.”
Natural killer cells are part of the body’s immune system and their name is derived from their ability to wipe out tumors and pathogen-infected cells. These same cells are abundant in the human decidua, the lining of the uterus that forms the maternal part of the placenta during pregnancy.
Yagel’s research, a type of biology called epigenetics, studies the change in an organism caused by modifications of gene expression. Yagel and his team discovered a population of natural killer cells found in repeated pregnancies which has a unique transcription and epigenetic signature and named them “Pregnancy Trained Decidual Natural Killer Cells (PTdNK).”
Natural killer cells help protect the embryo and ensure its development, although they can also cause problems. Yagel explains: “A fetus is essentially a parasite or a tumor. It invades the mother’s tissue and now receives oxygen and nutrient from the mother. 70% of cells in the fetal-maternal interface are natural killer cells. That’s too much for just immune protection so we delved further and discovered that rather than ‘kill,’ the natural killer cells actually improve the chances of a healthy child by producing proteins that support the pregnancy. We should actually call them ‘natural builder cells.’ The biggest surprise was that these natural killer cells have memory – they fight diseases such as the CMV virus. These cells also improve ‘placentation,’ the formation or arrangement of the placenta.”
Yagel and his research team note that this is why preclampsia, a condition caused by inadequate placentation, drops in subsequent pregnancies. Yagel opines: “Our findings may provide an explanation as to why complications of pregnancy, especially the ‘great obstetrical syndromes’ (intrauterine growth and small birth size) are less frequent in repeated pregnancies.”
Yagel’s goal is to develop a test to screen risk factors. “By understanding how natural killer cells work, we can ask what’s missing in the first pregnancies and eventually develop a treatment,” Yagel notes.
One possibility the researchers suggest: an artificial expansion or manipulation of natural killer cells during the women’s menstrual cycle prior to pregnancy. That’s possible because natural killer cells with their unique “memory” function accumulate in menstrual blood. According to Yagel, “The cells seem to be waiting for the next pregnancy.”
Other team members in the project came from across departments at Hadassah Hebrew University, including the Foundation Laboratories at the Lautenberg Centre for Immunology and Cancer Research, the Magda and Richard Hoffman Center for Human Placenta Research, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Department of Developmental Biology and Cancer Research. Additional research support was provided by the Department of Molecular Genetics and the Department of Immunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot.
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA) is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With 330,000 members, associates and supporters Hadassah brings Jewish women together to effect change and advocate on critical issues such as medical care and research and women's empowerment. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization's two hospitals, the world-renowned trauma center and the leading research facility in Jerusalem, Hadassah supports the delivery of exemplary patient care to over a million people every year. HMO serves without regard to race, religion or nationality and earned a Nobel Peace Prize Nomination in 2005 for building “bridges to peace” through equality in medical treatment. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.
Multi-Health Systems Invests in SportGait to Provide Medical Decision Support Software for Concussion and Brain Wellness
WILMINGTON, NC, June 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, SportGait Inc., a leading provider of patient and medical decision support software used by medical providers of sport and workplace concussion evaluations, announced a strategic partnership and an equity investment by Multi-Health Systems Inc (MHS).
SportGait provides mobile and medical applications using the world's leading validated assessments in an integrated, easy-to-use Platform-as-a-Service for qualified medical providers. In addition, the two companies have agreed to continuing research to use other MHS products for improving youth sport and workplace safety. As part of this agreement, MHS President and COO, Hazel Wheldon, has joined the SportGait Board of Directors.
"We are very excited to have MHS and Hazel join our team," SportGait President and CEO, Chris Newton, said. "MHS is a leading publisher of scientifically-validated assessments, especially in the youth performance arena. Their extensive database of real-world results is just what we needed to help us achieve our vision whereby concussions are treated like any other injury, by a doctor, not on the playing field."
"SportGait has integrated our tests with other assessments to make them available to a new market for MHS," said President and COO Hazel Wheldon. "They are bringing our decades of neuropsychological expertise into 21st century medical practices that are open and near where children live and play. Their management team is experienced and shares our passion for data-driven decision making and I look forward to working with them."
Mr. Newton echoed Wheldon's sentiments, adding, "Our research partnership with MHS is very exciting and will include combining artificial intelligence and machine learning with our respective products and services. These are exciting times to be in the MedTech field."
About SportGait, Inc: SportGait provides integrated decision support tools for parents, coaches and medical professionals. SportGait's mobile app (Android and iOS) uses official Center for Disease Control guidance to support on-field and workplace concussion symptom assessment and directs patients to appropriate medical professionals for further assessment and treatment. The SportGait platform provides qualified professional medical practices with validated decision support software on an easy-to-use Microsoft Surface system enabling consistent, accurate and data-driven concussion management. For more information, visit www.sportgait.com.
About Multi-Health Systems: MHS aligns extensive scientific research and powerful data with innovative technologies to create, market, and sell leading assessments that help inform critical decisions in the areas of mental health, education, talent development, and public safety. Trusted to help users accurately assess, evaluate, and improve performance in over 75 countries, MHS assessments help people around the world reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.mhs.com.
SOURCE Multi-Health Systems Inc.
Getting Healthy: How to Improve Your Overall Health and Wellness
Your health is wealth. If you don’t have your health, it’s very difficult to live a beautiful and abundant life. Knowing this, it’s incredibly important to become intentional and invest in your overall health and wellness. In order to develop a strong regimen, consider these four tips.
Eat Clean with the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 rule is great because it allows you to embrace your humanity. So many people try to maintain a strict diet and wind up falling off of the wagon because of the difficulties of the discipline. Try eating lots of fruits, vegetable, nuts and grains. If you maintain that diet on a consistent basis, it’s okay for you to enjoy a nice ice cream cone over the weekend.
Drink Lots of Water
Water is so essential to maintaining a healthy body. When you’re trying to figure out the amount, know that the body needs at least half of its weight in ounces of water. If you find it really difficult to consume that much water, start by scheduling it. Drink a bottle of water in the morning as you wake up and heat it up. Add fresh-squeezed lemon juiceas a detoxifier each morning.
Consult the Professionals
If you experience a plateau, it can be really frustrating. Many people tend to quit because they’ve reached a plateau and aren’t experiencing the change they’d like to see. Consider consulting professionals about how to move past your plateau. They offer weight loss servicesand can give informed wisdom based on their research.
Exercise
You’ve got to move every single day. If you eat every day (as you should), you should make sure you’re moving every day. If it’s difficult for you to embrace exercise, find different ways to make it happen in an enjoyable fashion. If you love to dance, go to Zumba dance class. If you love to walk, go to the closest lake and walk for an hour. If you follow a bunch of Instagram yoga gurus, learn how to practice yoga. If swimming excites you, find a local pool and swim a few laps every day.
As you continue along this journey, you’ll learn different techniques and tricks that work so well in helping you achieve your goals. You might also find that certain foods, exercises and routines don’t work well for you. Embrace where you are and commit to the journey. As you continue to see progress, you’ll also feel better and the desire to continue will increase.
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