The Runner's Workout Handbook
Run Your Way to Fitness and Health

September 20, 2017 (New York, NY): Running is the easiest and most affordable way to build and maintain fitness, targeting both muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. However running can be monotonous with plateaus easily reached. Until now...

Let expert and multi-sport coach Terri Schneider fire up your runs with a combination of skill training with variations in speed, distance, and technique as she presents 100 of the best running workouts designed for all experience levels.

These expert-designed plans guide you to get the most out of your running program and helps you break through training barriers. Clearly, The Runner's Workout Handbook for an effective and easy-to-follow series of running workouts designed to make for stronger, faster, and more proficient runners.

Whether you run competitively, to get fit or to stay fit, The Runner’s Workout Handbook is your complete guide to finding innovative and engaging running plans to make the most of your training time, providing a wide variety of workouts to keep you challenged and motivated, all while improving your performance.

About the Author

Terri Schneider is an ultra-endurance athlete, speaker, author, coach, and sport psychology consultant. A former 10-year professional triathlete focusing on the IRONMAN® distance, she expanded her challenges to include adventure racing with the inception of the Eco Challenge in 1995, as well as ultrarunning and mountaineering. Terri earned a degree in exercise physiology as well as a master’s degree in sport psychology with a research emphasis on risk taking and team dynamics. She is co-author of Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training and author of Dirty Inspirations and Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique and Inspiration.

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Honoring A True Health Food Visionary

Family-Owned Karen’s Naturals (Formerly Just Tomatoes) Expands Range of Deliciously Healthy, Farm-Fresh Freeze-Dried Fruits & Veggies To Realize Dream Late Founder Began 30 Years Ago                                  

A Pioneer In Freeze-Dried Category, Karen’s Offers Wide Range Of Purely Natural Products All Picked At The Peak of Flavor

WESTLEY, CA. The first Whole Foods Market had only opened five years earlier and the chain was just beginning to expand out of its native Texas. The first Sprouts wouldn’t open in Arizona for another 17 years. Vegetarians were relegated to the shadows in most supermarket settings, and for much of the population, the term Vegan sounded like something out of “Star Trek.”

The year was 1985 and the health food revolution was in its infancy. But on a picture-perfect farm in Northern California that wouldn’t be out of place in a mid-century Norman Rockwell painting, a young woman named Karen Cox saw the future. And it was delicious.

Married to fourth generation family farmer Bill Cox and mother to their two young children Matt and Megan, Karen envisioned a brand that would utilize dehydration and freeze-drying technology to bring farm fresh fruits and vegetables to the public year-round in the most nutritious, convenient, cost-conscious and flavor-packed manner possible.

And so Karen and Bill created Just Tomatoes - initially selling dehydrated tomatoes from their farm, then quickly outgrowing their name by adding apples, persimmons, berries, corn and mix to their family of naturally-fresh, chemical-free products. As farmers devoted to growing not only crops but relationships, the couple built partnerships with other farmers and Just Tomatoes began an ascent that continues to this day.

Looking Back, Moving Forward                                                                                                                                                                              

When the family lost Karen a couple of years ago, they found the perfect way to honor her memory – re-branding Just Tomatoes as Karen’s Naturals. Commented Matt Cox recently, “My Mom lived to nurture others, and I can’t imagine a more fitting way to continue sharing that nurturing spirit than having her name on every package. Thanks to her, countless people can now enjoy nature’s most wholesome fruits and vegetables anywhere, anytime and I look forward to continuing to grow the brand she and my Dad created for at least the next 30 years.”

Currently experiencing a significant expansion of both its product line and retail distribution reach, Karen’s Naturals today offers 37 distinct fruit and vegetable variations, along with a new line of 100% natural fruit powders. Available online at www.karensnaturals.com, through Amazon.com and other online retailers and at such health food stores as Whole Foods, Karen’s Naturals offers individual “on-the-go” snack bag versions of its freeze-dried and dehydrated fruit and veggie products (all under two dollars each), as well as bulk packages and Variety Packs.

Available in all-natural and Organic versions, Karen’s Naturals fruit products include: Just Apples, Just Bananas, Just Strawberries, Just Blueberries, Just Grapes, Just Peaches, Just Mango, Cherries, Just Raspberries, Just Fruit Munchies, Just Persimmons, Just Fruit Salad and several combo packs. Likewise offered in all-natural and Organic versions, vegetable products include: Just Tomatoes, Just Corn, Just Peas, Just Hot Veggies, and a Veggie Variety Pack. As mentioned, the company also recently introduced a line of 100% natural Fruit Powders – ideal for flavoring a wide range of dishes and desserts.

Like Having Your Very Own Farm                                                                                                                    

Ideally suited to consumers of virtually all ages looking for affordable snacks that seamlessly blend great taste with important nutrition, Karen’s Naturals products are manufactured with natural purity and freshness uppermost in mind.

All fruit and vegetables offered by Karen’s Naturals are grown on farms, ranches and orchards where they’re allowed to ripen naturally before being picked at the peak of flavor. The produce is handled with great care, washed gently, and cut into bite-size pieces before being flash frozen. All water is then extracted by vacuum. Because the temperature never exceeds 90ºF, freeze-dried foods are considered a raw food (the company’s dehydrated products are dried at 125ºF). Whether freeze-dried or dehydrated, Karen’s Naturals’ fruits and veggies always maintain their color, nutrients and mouth-watering natural flavors.

All Karen’s Naturals products are naturally free of gluten, dairy, wheat and nuts.

Comments Bill Cox, “We produce everything in small batches the old fashioned way with absolutely nothing added—no salt, sulfur, fat, artificial flavorings, sweeteners, or preservatives. Nothing but what Mother Nature intended. It’s the next best thing to eating straight from your garden! Although we’ve grown, we’re still a small, family-run business at heart. We care deeply about what we do and are committed to offering the highest quality farm-grown products possible.”

For more information and to purchase Karen’s Naturals products, please visit www.karensnaturals.com.

New Web-Based Resource Launched to Help Prevent Drug-Impaired Driving

 

OTTAWA, Sept. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), in partnership with State Farm® Canada, has launched a Drug-Impaired Driving Learning Centre (DIDLC). The Centre is a web-based resource that was designed to share the latest research about the problem, increase awareness, and inform the development of effective strategies to tackle it.

Drug-impaired driving has become a top priority among governments, law enforcement, and other road safety stakeholders in the past few years. Increases in the proportion of drivers who self-report driving within two hours of consuming drugs, combined with increases in the proportion of drivers killed in road crashes who tested positive for drugs, warrant attention and concern. Public awareness of the impairing effects of many drugs is quite low, and strategies to reduce the prevalence of this problem are much needed.

The effects of alcohol consumption on driving are widely acknowledged; however, much less is known about the effects of different drugs on driving. This, in combination with the permissive attitudes among young drivers towards marijuana and driving, suggests that work is needed to increase awareness about the risks.

"More public awareness and education about the impacts of drug-impaired driving are essential to combatting its consequences," said John Bordignon, Media Relations State Farm Canada. "Recent State Farm surveys reveal about half of cannabis users that drive feel the drug does not negatively affect their ability to operate a motor vehicle. With impending legalization of recreational marijuana and the opioid crisis in parts of Canada, a factual, publicly available resource like the DIDLC is a valuable tool that can help prevent injury and save lives."

"The science of drug impairment is much more complex as compared to alcohol impairment," said Robyn Robertson, President & CEO of TIRF. "The multitude and diversity of legal and illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications that can impair driving is substantial. Moreover, the impairing effects of some drugs may vary based on user characteristics and the conditions under which drugs are consumed."

The good news is that research investigating drug-impaired driving has grown exponentially in the past few years. Studies exploring this topic have been conducted across many disciplines including road safety, justice, health, and neuroscience to name a few. The bad news is that this rapid proliferation of research can make it challenging for decision-makers, governments, law enforcement and health practitioners to keep pace with the latest knowledge.

"Drug-impaired driving is a source of concern for many stakeholders because this cross-cutting issue affects drivers of all ages," said Dr. Ward Vanlaar, Chief Operating Officer at TIRF. "According to TIRF's National Fatality Database, 44.5% of drivers killed in road crashes tested positive for drugs in 2013; a larger proportion than those drivers testing positive for alcohol (31.6%). Whereas young drivers were more likely to test positive for marijuana, older drivers were more likely to test positive for prescription drugs."

TIRF created the DIDLC to support the efforts of governments and road safety stakeholders to prevent and reduce drug-impaired driving. This comprehensive resource contains several modules and is structured in a user-friendly, accessible, question and answer format. It also includes a variety of fact sheets that can be used by health professionals, teachers, parents and teens to increase knowledge and awareness about drug-impaired driving. The resource can be accessed at: www.druggeddriving.tirf.ca.

Fast Facts

According to TIRF's 2016 Road Safety Monitor on Drugs & Driving:

  • Approximately 2.2% of drivers self-reported driving within two hours of using marijuana in 2016 compared to 1.6% in 2013.

According to the Alcohol and Drug Crash Problem in Canada 2013 Report:

  • In 2013 fatally injured young drivers (26-35 years old) were more likely to test positive for drugs (50.3%) than any other age group.
  • Male drivers accounted for 76.2% of all fatally injured drivers who tested positive for drugs.
  • Fatally injured drivers who tested positive for drugs were more likely to be involved in a single vehicle collision (48.2%).
  • Among those who tested positive for drugs, cannabis was the most frequently detected drug among fatally injured drivers.

About TIRF

Established in 1964, TIRF's mission is to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries. As a national, independent, charitable road safety institute, TIRF designs, promotes, and implements effective programs and policies, based on sound research. TIRF is a registered charity and depends on grants, contracts, and donations to provide services for the public. Visit us online at www.tirf.ca.

About the State Farm brand in Canada.

In January 2015, State Farm Canada operations were purchased by the Desjardins Group, the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and among the three largest P&C insurance providers in Canada. With its 500 dedicated agents and 1700 employees, the State Farm division provides insurance and financial services products including mutual funds, life insurance, vehicle loans, critical illness, disability, home and auto insurance to customers in Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick. For more information, visit www.statefarm.ca, join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/statefarmcanada – or follow us on Twitter – www.twitter.com/StateFarmCanada.

® State Farm and related trademarks and logos are registered trademarks owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, used under licence by Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates.

 

SOURCE Traffic Injury Research Foundation

5 Reasons to Add Charcoal to Your Beauty Routine

 

Now that summer is coming to an end you may notice dullness to your skin along with new wrinkles. You applied sunscreen, drank water and thought you did all the right things to maintain supple, glowing, hydrated skin through the summer months. However, air pollution, sweat, and residue from cosmetics take their toll. Luckily activated charcoal with its incredible ability to draw out impurities, is just what post summer skin needs. Offering us details on the benefits of charcoal, is Dr. Margarita Lolis, Board-Certified Dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology.

What’s important to understand is that activated charcoal is typical charcoal but it’s heated in a special way that helps with the absorption of liquids and toxins. It’s not the same charcoal used to barbecue hamburgers. Medical grade activated charcoal is often used in hospitals serving as an emergency remedy for poisonings. Activated charcoal has become a popular ingredient in beauty products because it does a great job going deep to draw out dirt, impurities deep in the pores.

“There are a lot of products on the market and a lot of easy recipes people can use to create at home masks. When used once or twice weekly, depending on skin type, you’ll see improvement to skin texture and appearance pretty quickly. Results are pretty fast when activated charcoal in powder form is used,” explains Dr. Lolis.

The good news is you have options. Over the last few years charcoal has gone mainstream. There are numerous products available on the market ranging from drugstore cleansers from brands like Neutrogena and even soaps for as little as $3.00 a bar. There are mid-range cleansers and masks with activated charcoal from Clinique and Origins for around $25-$35. Then there is the ultra-luxurious mask made with the very rare Kishu Binchotan Charcoal which comes from a rare tree found in a remote region in Japan. Tresor Rare’s Zumi Mask is $5000 making it the most expensive in the world boasting high performance skin detox.

Before adding charcoal to your beauty regimen, check out Dr. Lolis’ list of top skin benefits of activated charcoal.

1.     Makes pores smaller- Summertime perspiration leads to pore expansion and enlargement. Activated charcoal helps pull out toxins and dirt from your pores to make them less visible. “The key here is you want to allow enough time for the charcoal to do its thing. Don’t scrub and be sure to rinse with lukewarm water, advises Dr. Lolis.”

2.     Removes oil from skin- Activated charcoal has many properties that help balance and soak up the oil from your face. Dr. Lolis explains that due activated charcoal has a strong ability to vacuum up oil. “People with normal to dry skin should use charcoal it once or twice a week to avoid drying out your skin. People with oily skin can use a combination of an activated charcoal soap daily then a mask twice per week,” she says.

 

3.     Exfoliates- This is where activated charcoal does wonders to improve skin texture. In addition to extracting oil and dirt, it removes dead skin from the skins surface explains Dr. Lolis. “You get the deep clean plus the surface clean when you use activated charcoal. It’s a one-two punch. If you’re not the type to get professional facials twice monthly, a face cleansing regimen with activated charcoal is a great at-home option to achieve that deeper clean.

 

4.     Calms breakouts and removes acne scars – Those deep painful cystic pimples often lead to scarring and blemishes. Activated charcoal works to lighten acne scarring by lifting off the darkened dead skin. Given it is also rich in anti-inflammatory properties acne prone skin is soothed and future breakouts prevented. “For those who can’t afford laser or light therapy, or simply want an at home solution for acne charcoal will help fade scars over time. The key is to stick with it,” says Dr. Lolis.

5.     Anti-Aging- “Whenever you are exfoliating the skin and accomplishing a deeper clean, wrinkles decrease and a supple skin rejuvenation occurs,” says Dr. Lolis. Women in their 30’s and 40’s who struggle with adult acne find activated charcoal helps with breakouts and overall skin texture and radiance. Aging skin tends to be dryer so it’s important to use charcoal on the oilier areas of our skin as opposed to everywhere,” she adds.

About the Doctor.

Dr. Margarita Lolis, M.D. is a board-certified cosmetic, medical dermatologist and a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with over 20 years of experience. In her practice, she addresses common skin concerns such as acne prevention and treatment in both teens and adults, sun-damage, skin discoloration, wrinkles, changes to skin texture and loss of volume. On the medical side, she is a trusted expert in melanoma and over-all skin health. Dr. Lolis prides herself in honoring facial symmetry to deliver a natural look to her clients. She always recommends a healthy skin care regimen plus lifestyle habits that are aligned with her holistic approach to beauty. Dr. Lolis is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society of Anti-aging. Her practice, Skin, Laser, and Surgery Specialists is in New York City and Bergen Country, New Jersey.

Canadian Women in Public Relations Announces Lorna Jane Active Nation Day Coming to Canada on September 24, 2017

 

Events to be Hosted in Cities Across Canada, Lorna Jane Clarkson Releases Fifth Book, Love You

VANCOUVER, Sept. 15, 2017 /CNW/ - On September 24, 2017, thousands of women will celebrate Active Nation Day around the world. For the first time ever in Canada, award-winning technical fashion brand, Lorna Jane will host events across the country to coincide with the launch of Lorna Jane Clarkson's latest book, Love You.

Lorna Jane, has recently launched in Canada and is available for purchase in Sport Chek stores across Canada and online at sportchek.ca

Active Nation Day is a movement created in 2012 by Australian technical fashion brand, Lorna Jane, to empower every woman to lead her best life through the Active Living philosophy and the daily practice of Move, Nourish and Believe.

"Lorna Jane's vision was to dedicate the last Sunday of every September to inspiring one another to move in a bid to fight the growing number of health issues facing the world today," explains Talia Beckett Davis, President of Canadian Women in Public Relations and Managing Director of Pink Pearl PR. "Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980, with 39% of the adult population now overweight and 1.9 billion of the world's population not getting sufficient exercise."

To recognize and celebrate this day, Lorna Jane hosts events all over the world to encourage women to mark their commitment to Active Living by getting out and moving their bodies. This global movement was celebrated in over 11 countries last year with over 300 events registered by individuals for their local communities to join.

"Active Nation Day is a day when we can move as a nation and inspire those around us to do the same. We'd love women to download the free Lorna Jane app, move with a friend or group of friends, track their movements on the app and show that we can join together and celebrate being fit and healthy on Active Nation Day. Every step we take as a nation will be added to an international tally, so they can well and truly be a part of our global movement," said Lorna Jane Founder, Lorna Jane Clarkson.

For the first time ever, Active Nation Day will be celebrated across Canada on Sunday, September 24 in the following locations:

Vancouver:                Active Nation Day Vancouver
11.30 a.m. -2.30 p.m.
Barre Fitness
1038 Mainland Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Tickets available online.
Calgary: Active Nation Day Calgary
11: 00 a.m.
LIVE YCC - 530 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
All proceeds will go to the Jump Start charity
Toronto:                     Active Nation Day Toronto
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CF Shops at Don Mills
1090 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON M3C 3R6
Tickets available online.
Quebec City:             Active Nation Day Quebec City       
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Entourage sur-le-Lac
99 Chemin du Tour-du-Lac, Québec, Québec, G3B2J8
Tickets available online.
Montreal Active Nation Day Montreal
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Club Sportif MAA 2070 Rue Peel, Montreal
Tickets available online.

 

Lorna Jane is available to buy in stores in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto, in 45 Sport Chek retail locations across Canada, online at sportchek.ca and online at lornajane.com.

About Lorna Jane

Lorna Jane began in 1989 when Lorna Jane Clarkson sewed her first one-off design at her home in Brisbane, Australia. Since then, Lorna Jane has transformed her fashion vision into a world-leading activewear brand with over 250 stores worldwide and a connected community of over 3 million women embracing Lorna's personal philosophy of Active Living.

Love You is without a doubt Clarkson's most intimate and compelling book yet. Readers will have the opportunity to delve into the 'real life' of the woman behind the brand, Lorna Jane, and experience their very own journey of self-love, self-discovery and self-belief.

To pre-order your signed copy of Lorna Jane Clarkson's latest book, visit Lorna Jane.

NATIONWIDE, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017)—Leading global dance fitness company, Jazzercise, Inc. will celebrate the 2017 GirlForce initiative with a Day of GirlForce event on Saturday, September 23. Launched at the beginning of 2017, the GirlForceinitiative aims to empower teens and college-aged women by offering them a free place to get fit, learn healthy habits, and experience a positive sense of community through fun workout routines with like-minded women. The Global Dance Party Celebration will take place at participating Jazzercise facilities across the country and around the world and will be offered, like the rest of the initiative, at no charge.

The “Day of GirlForce” Celebration classes will consist of a special workout routine, with music and dance moves curated specifically for this class and youthful age group. The celebration playlist will feature hits from Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, and Drake, among others, and studios will be lively decorated in gold, purple, and pink. Participants will also have the opportunity to use branded SnapChat filters and will be encourages to share the Day of GirlForce event via social media channels.

In business for almost 50 years, Jazzercise created the global GirlForce initiative to offer young women, ages 16-21, a safe place to workout, stay active and introduce them to a healthy and fun way to experience the endorphins of the workout “high.” The classes are being offered through the end of 2017 and are free of charge. Currently, approximately 2,000 monthly participants have taken advantage of the GirlForce program. Jazzercise classes integrate top-40 hit songs and the latest workout trends such as HIIT, also known as high intensity interval training, Pilates and cardio dance moves.

International participating Jazzercise locations will join the “Day of GirlForce” Celebration classes to inspire teens and college-aged women to be confident and to learn to dance their own path through fitness. “Our company culture has always been to give back, and this year our focus is on supporting young women in creating the healthy habits we’ve come to rely upon,” says CEO and Founder of Jazzercise, Inc., Judi Shepherd Missett.

While Jazzercise, Inc. and its franchisees have raised over $28MM for charities over their 48-year history, this the first time the company has developed a free corporate initiative. Young women who are interested in joining the GirlForce can find more information at jazzercise.com/GirlForce or follow the @jazzerciseinc Instagram page.

About Jazzercise

Jazzercise believes you can create a stronger, happier, healthier life through fitness. The company draws on the passion to motivate and inspire customers, instructors and employees to live healthier, fitter lives.  Jazzercise develops fun and effective fitness routines and products that enhance the well-being of people of all ages.  You can learn more about Jazzercise at www.jazzercise.com

Five Ways PCOS May Impact Your Fertility

by Dr. Fiona McCulloch

Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, affecting 10-15% of women and upward of 7 million women in the US alone. Although the name PCOS implies that the syndrome  centers around ovarian cysts, cysts are not even required for its diagnosis. PCOS is a syndrome that affects a woman’s entire body - in particular her hormonal and metabolic systems. It is lifelong, begins in childhood and lasts past menopause causing a constellation of symptoms such as weight gain, irregular periods, infertility, acne, hair growth on the face (hirsutism), and hair loss. PCOS also steps-up a woman’s risks for type-two diabetes and cardiovascular disease as she gets older.

When it comes to the reproductive years, PCOS ranks as the leading cause of ovulatory infertility. Many women who have trouble conceiving are shocked to learn that they have PCOS, never having known as up to 50% of women with PCOS don’t know they have it.

The type of infertility women with PCOS experience is, in fact, quite different from other types of infertility – so, if you have this common condition there are a few facts you might like to know.

  1. Women with PCOS Have an Abundance of Follicles in their Ovaries

Women with PCOS tend to have an abundance of follicles in their ovaries. Follicles are structures in the ovaries that house the eggs which secrete hormones like estrogen, and testosterone. After ovulation, they transform into the corpus luteum which secretes the important female hormone, progesterone. In PCOS, the follicles often secrete much more testosterone than they typically do, causing the follicles to develop more slowly, in some cases blocking ovulation entirely. In some women with PCOS, multiple stalled follicles create a cystic appearance within the ovaries on ultrasound.

  1. Women with PCOS Ovulate late, or not at all.

Many women with PCOS ovulate 7 days or more later than the typical day 14 of the cycle due to excessive androgens. This causes the menstrual cycle to arrive late as well, often resulting in cycles lasting at least 35 days, or in some cases, much longer.Some women with PCOS don’t ovulate at all, or if they do it occurs rarely. The best way to determine ovulation in PCOS is to track cervical mucous or to use fertility awareness method (FAM), a time-tested method to understand ovulatory patterns.

  1. Ovulation test kits often don’t work in women with PCOS.

Ovulation tests that you can buy at the drugstore often don’t work for women with PCOS. That’s because they measure a hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH), which is often already unusually high in PCOS. This hormone typically surges middle of a woman’s cycle, triggering ovulation. In PCOS, many women find that their ovulation tests are positive at unusual times that don’t’ correspond with ovulation, and can even be positive every day! This happens because LH tends to be higher across the whole cycle in PCOS.

  1. Women with PCOS hit their reproductive peak later and go through menopause later.

Here’s some good news – women with PCOS tend to hit their peak fertility around 2 years later than other women. The abundance of follicles and androgens that stall ovulation in PCOS naturally decline with age, and therefore women’s ovaries start to become more active as they become older. Women with PCOS also have an estimated two years longer before they go through menopause, adding extra years onto their reproductive lifespan. One study found that across the age range of 22–41 years, egg count and live birth rates remained stable in women with PCOS. Whereas in the non-PCOS comparison group, these parameters decreased significantly with age.

  1. PCOS typically causes Subfertility rather than Infertility and Most Women Will Eventually Conceive

The word “infertility” doesn’t quite fit in PCOS, as the vast majority of women will be able to conceive in time. In fact, one study found that over a lifetime, women with PCOS had the same chances of having children and bore the same number of children on average as women without the condition. Again, this relates to improved ovulatory function as women with PCOS get older. Numerous studies have also found that fertility rates increase significantly in women with PCOS by making nutritional and lifestyle interventions, as insulin resistance is one of its key aggravating factors.

Overall, the news is very good when it comes to fertility in this common condition.  Chances of conception tend to improve with age and with enough time. As PCOS is one of the conditions that responds the best to nutritional and lifestyle changes, there is a great deal of hope for women to achieve reproductive success.

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Marca, A La; Sighinolfi, G.; Radi, D., et al. Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) as a predictive marker in assisted reproductive technology (ART). Hum Reprod Update. 2010; 16:113–130.

Mellembakken, J. R., Berga, S. L., Kilen, M., Tanbo, T. G., Abyholm, T., & Fedorcsak, P. (2011). Sustained fertility from 22 to 41 years of age in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Human Reproduction, 26(9), 2499–2504. http://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/der214

Hudecova, M., Holte, J., Olovsson, M., & Sundstrom Poromaa, I. (2009). Long-term follow-up of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: reproductive outcome and ovarian reserve. Human Reproduction, 24(5), 1176–1183. http://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/den482

Fiona McCulloch, N.D., founder and owner of White Lotus Integrated Medicine, is a naturopath practitioner having worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past fifteen years. She is a data-junkie who specializes in evidence-based therapies for PCOS, thyroid health, autoimmunity, weight management and infertility among other unique conditions that can all benefit from a system reboot.

Dr. McCulloch is also a medical advisor for IVF.ca: Canada’s premier fertility community and is on the medical advisory committee for the PCOS Awareness Association. As a woman with PCOS herself, she is dedicated to increasing both awareness and research of this important condition that has far reaching effects on the lives of so many women. When she was a young girl, Dr. McCulloch would spend hours “compounding” mixtures made from plants and trees in the woods near her house.  Today, Dr. McCulloch is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (2001) and the University of Guelph (biological science).  She is married and the mother of three boys.  She can be reached on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Dr. McCulloch’s new book, 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS, is available on Amazon and all fine booksellers.

“Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.”

– Magic Johnson

 

Ever since Carol Dweck’s seminal research on success in 2006, the conversation has opened up about how to transform the fixed mindsets that many of us grew up with into growth mindsets that lead to resilience and achievement.

 

In Growth Mindset for Athletes, Coaches and Trainers Jennifer Purdie takes Dweck’s academic research and translates her theories into comprehensive, actionable plans for athletes and coaches to improve their training and performance. By teaching new ways to approach failures, successes and setbacks, trainers and athletes can hone in on the right mindset to push towards greater success.

 

Purdie examines real life examples from successful coaches and athletes, to mine lessons in how to set goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely), improve communication, and break through training plateaus.

 

 

Fixed Mindset

Growth Mindset

I’ll never be good at hockey- I’m a terrible skater

I can work on my skating technique and use my soccer skills

I’ve been doing this for 20 years- why change now?

If I’m no longer seeing the results I want, I should reevaluate my approach-it might be time to seek some new training.

If my athlete just did what I said, they would improve their speed right away.

How can I work with my athlete to make sure my program is meeting their goals?

I can’t believe my athlete signed with another coach! People are so fickle!

I need to work on my recruiting techniques- I should connect with other professionals to see if we can trade expertise.

 

Title:Growth Mindset for Athletes, Coaches and Trainers: Harness the Revolutionary New Psychology for Achieving Peak Performance

Author: Jennifer Purdie

Publisher: Ulysses Press

ISBN: 9781612437231

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October 2017

 

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Inspired by Ainsley's amazing story, Montreal's business community comes together to raise $657,885 at the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament

Proceeds will go to the new McGill-MCH chair in pediatric surgery.

MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Inspired by young Ainsley, who had part of her brain removed to save her life, Montreal's business community showed their support once again for excellence in care at the Children's by raising $657,885 at the 21st edition of the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament at the Royal Montreal Golf Club.

This year's edition paid tribute to the late Bruce Williams, surgeon, researcher and outstanding teacher, who was at the forefront of revolutionary changes in children's healthcare throughout his long and distinguished career at the Children's. Proceeds will go toward the creation of a $ 4-million endowed chair in pediatric surgery.

Mark Pathy, chair of the organizing committee, explains the goal of the tournament: "This annual event aims to raise funds to attract and retain talented healthcare professionals at the Children's, a vision shared by the tournament's founders, Dr. Bruce Williams and Hugh Hallward, who chose to invest in talent in a time when event organizers were raising funds to buy equipment. We're grateful to Dr. Williams for his incredible leadership, demonstrated by McGill's outstanding national reputation in pediatric surgery."

The Chair in pediatric surgery will allow the Children's to remain a leader in its field by offering quality patient and family-centered pediatric surgical care while remaining at the cutting edge of all levels of surgical training and in retaining top talent.

Ainsley: a story that touches us all

The golfers were touched when they learned about Ainsley, who was a patient of the Children's surgeon-in-chief, Dr. Jean-Pierre Farmer. Ainsley and her mother Jocelyn were present to talk about the expert care their received. Jocelyn explains: "We were presented with the painful option of removing half of Ainsley's brain to stop her from having the epileptic seizures that were slowly killing her. The surgery would leave one side of her body paralyzed, with no guarantee she'd ever regain mobility. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. We gave the green light because we knew that we could count on the exceptional doctors, who were all in favour of the procedure, and that the surgery would be performed by a top surgeon. Our child was suffering, and we had an opportunity to do something about it. Now, our 9-year-old girl goes to school, can walk, and is happy."

The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation's Interim President, Katrin Nakashima, would like to thank Dr. William's family, Golf Tournament organizing committee president Mark Pathy, along with the employees and volunteers who make up the organizing committee, for their continued efforts. She also thanks the business community for their commitment over the past 21 years, most notably RBC, the Golf Tournament's lead partner. "Year after year, these people come together and demonstrate their support and commitment. Since the first edition in 1997, countless projects have materialized thanks to the efforts of the committee, volunteers, golfers, sponsors, donors and raffle participants, who continue to support our noble cause," she explains.

ABOUT THE MONTREAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The mission of the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation is to support excellence in patient care, teaching, and research at the Montreal Children's Hospital, the pediatric teaching hospital for McGill University's Faculty of Medicine. Since its inception in 1973, the Foundation has raised almost $340 million, which has been used to transform the lives of sick children through cutting-edge research and teaching projects, and quality care. The Foundation's Best Care for Children campaign raised $105 million to help build the new Montreal Children's Hospital on the Glen site. For more information, please visit childrenfoundation.com.

 

SOURCE The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation