Being Healthy for Busy People

Vacations can be a lot of fun, but if we have to fly long distances, the jet lag that comes along with the flight isn’t so fun.  So, today I decided to address jet lag and ways to prevent it prior to departure, during the flight and at your destination.  Because after all, we all want to feel our best while on vacation. And don’t forget, the nominations for the 2009 Podcast Awards are still open! Nominations close on October 18th.  So, if you like this show, please head on over to podcastawards.com and nominate Being Healthy TV under the “Health/Fitness” category: Podcast Name: Being Healthy for Busy People Podcast URL: http://www.beinghealthy.tv/media/podcast/ Being a finalist will help bring more awareness to my podcast.  I greatly appreciate your time and nomination! Some references I used while researching this show are medicinenet.com, Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science and Wikipedia. The video podcast for this week is: * Fresh vs. Frozen vs. Canned The blog posts for this week are: * Study: High Fat Foods Make You Hungrier * Garlic May Ward Off More Than Vampires If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review.  It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners.  Thanks for listening, everyone!

The Podcast Awards are here!  So, if you like this show, please head on over to http://podcastawards.com and nominate it under “Best Video Podcast”: Podcast Name: Being Healthy TV Podcast URL: http://www.beinghealthy.tv/media/videopodcast/ If you can spread the word about our podcast to others and they would like to nominate us as well, that would be even more appreciated.  Nominations close on October 18th.  Thanks for helping us make our dream a reality.  I greatly appreciate your time and nominations!  Now, let’s get on with today’s show. When your parents said it was important to eat more fruits and vegetables, they were right.  Fruits and vegetables are nutritional powerhouses.  They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants and may help protect us from diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.  But what should you do if your neighborhood store has slim pickings for fresh produce?  Should you head to the frozen section to pick up some frozen or canned produce instead?  Are they just as nutritious? Those are good questions because if you are buying produce for the health benefits, you want to buy the produce that provides the most nutrition and health benefits.  So, today I’m going to clear up the confusion a bit and break down the differences between the different options available to you. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. References used while researching this show are The New Wellness Encyclopedia and National Library of Medicine.

Today I am bringing you another Q&A show.  Since the last two have been so well received, I’m going to continue putting out one of these Q & A shows every month or two, as long as I keep getting lots of questions. Answering them in a podcast seems like the best way to go because if one person has a question, there are probably at least a few more with the same question that didn’t ask.  This way all of them get the answer all at once. In this show, we will answer questions about what the perfect running form is and about gaining weight when beginning exercise. And we also have a comment about the struggle to be healthy when others are trying to sabotage you. The 2009 Nominations for the Podcast Awards are open! If you like this show, please head on over to podcastawards.com and nominate it under the “Health/Fitness” category: Podcast Name: Being Healthy for Busy People Podcast URL: http://www.beinghealthy.tv/media/podcast/ Being a finalist will help bring more awareness to my podcast. I greatly appreciate your time and nomination! Some references I used while researching this show are Runner’s World and about.com. The video podcast for this week is: * Apple vs. Pear Shaped The blog posts for this week are: * October Is Also National Physical Therapy Month! * Healthy Halloween Treats Are Tricky! If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review.  It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners.  Thanks for listening, everyone!

The Podcast Awards are here!  So, if you like this show, please head on over to http://podcastawards.com and nominate under “Best Video Podcast”: Podcast Name: Being Healthy TV Podcast URL: http://www.beinghealthy.tv/media/videopodcast/ If you can spread the word about our podcast to others and they would like to nominate us as well, that would be even more appreciated.  Nominations close on October 18th.  Thanks for helping us make our dream a reality.  I greatly appreciate your time and nominations! Let’s get on with today’s show. Do you have an apple or a pear shaped body?  Is it worse to be an apple or a pear?  Does body shape even matter?  What am I talking about?  Those are all wonderful questions.  Today, I’ll address all of those questions and give you some tips on how you can improve your health in regards to your body shape. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. References used while researching this show are The New Wellness Encyclopedia, wisegeek.com and WebMD.

Many people believe that stretching before and after a workout prevents injuries and minimizes muscle soreness. That’s because the recommendation used to be to stretch before and after exercise.  In recent years, these commonly held beliefs have come under scrutiny and the recommendations have changed.  So, today my goal is to help you understand what stretching can and can’t do for you, when you should do it and give you some tips on how to start a general stretching program. Some references I used while researching this show are the The New Wellness Encyclopedia, US News and the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. The video podcast for this week is: * Butter vs. Margarine The blog posts for this week are: * Study: Fat Gene No Guarantee of Obesity * Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Fight Cancer With Food! If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review.  It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners.  Thanks for listening, everyone!

Imagine you are at an elegant dinner party and the first course is soup accompanied by sourdough bread rolls.  Trying to please everyone, the host provides both butter and margarine, so that each guest can use what they prefer.  Your eyes dart between the two options.  You are trying to eat less fat and be healthier. Which is the better choice? This is a common question and the answer given has changed with time, making many people unsure which is the healthier choice.  Is it butter or is it margarine?  This episode will help you to decide before you are confronted with that choice again.  Because the last thing you want to do is spend so much time deciding which spread to use that your bread gets cold before you have a chance to eat it. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. References used while researching this show are Mayo Clinic, American Heart Association and HealthCastle.com.

At different stages of our life calorie and nutritional needs change.  As we get older, we can’t eat the same way as we did when we were younger.  Since many people are not aware of how nutritional needs change with age, this episode is designed to shed some light on how nutritional needs change during the different stages of life. * Infancy through early childhood * Adolescence * Adulthood * Senior Years Some references I used while researching this show are the New Wellness Encyclopedia and NutritionMd. The video podcast for this week is: * Red, Red Wine The blog posts for this week are: * Study: To Lose Weight, Watch When You Eat * Mattresses: Picking Out a Good Night’s Sleep If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review.  It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners.  Thanks for listening, everyone!

Many people enjoy drinking a glass of red wine with dinner or sometimes dessert.  After all, a glass of red wine goes very nicely with meat, red pasta, certain cheeses and even chocolate.  In fact, wine is so popular these days that wine bars have been popping up all over the United States.  In some areas, they have become the local hangout, competing with coffee shops and bars. So, since wine is “in” these days, and gets a lot of coverage for its health benefits, this week’s topic is red wine.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. References used while researching this show are Mayo Clinic and Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Having and working in a garden can play a powerful role in how we feel. The sights and scents of our gardens can soothe us and distract us from everyday stressors.  Gardening has a way of connecting us with nature and the rhythm of life, rejuvenating us and disconnecting us from the more hectic parts of our lives for awhile.  When we garden, we are on garden time, which feels slower than the fast paced regular world.  And we all benefit from slowing down from time to time. That’s why in this episode I am going to explore the health benefits of gardening and go over whether gardening is a good form of exercise. Some references I used while researching this show are about.com and mantis.com. The video podcast for this week is: * Say Cheese! The blog posts for this week are: * Study: Coffee Aroma May Reduce Stress * Goat Milk?: For When Cow’s Milk Won’t Do If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review.  It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners.  Thanks for listening, everyone!

Many of us love the flavor and texture of cheese.  It is a tasty addition to a variety of meals.  Plus, cheese can be very nutritious.  It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, vitamin A and phosphorous.  However, on the flip side, most cheeses are also high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.  And diets high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium can clog our arteries and increase our risk of heart disease and strokes. So, since many people are partial to the rich and creamy taste of cheese, but are also trying to be healthier, I’m going to answer the question: Can I eat cheese and still maximize my health? If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. A references I used while researching this show is the New Wellness Encyclopedia.

Swimming is a great fitness activity for almost anyone, especially those who have physical limitations.  For those who have had a hard time finding an activity that is not painful for their joints, swimming may be the answer. In today’s show, I will go over how swimming is a great exercise choice, whether it can help you lose weight and how to get started. Some references I used while researching this show are WebMD and Merck. The video podcast for this week is: * Tired? Combat Fatigue! The blog posts for this week are: * Running In Hot Weather: Can’t Take the Heat? * Pork: Stay Lean, Don’t Pig Out! If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review.  It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners.  Thanks for listening, everyone!

Are you constantly complaining to your family, friends or co-workers about feeling tired and worn-out?  Do you have a hard time focusing or keeping your eyes open at work?  If so, you are not alone.  Feeling tired is one of the top 10 symptoms that people mention when visiting their doctor.  Everyone has felt fatigued at some point.  That’s normal.  It is the body signaling that it is time to rest or sleep.  But if you are persistently tired, then it could be due to an underlying medical problem or the result of a number of unhealthy lifestyle factors working in concert. Fatigue is an issue for so many people, that I decided to tackle it today, so that at least a few people can get some relief. So, this episode’s goal is to help you find ways to boost your energy levels. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. Some of the references I used while researching this show were:  betterhealth.au and answers.com.

Did you know that the right music can give us energy, boost creativity, lift the spirit, make us more alert, lessen anxiety, decrease stress and pain and even aid in digestion and sleep?  Plus, used correctly, it can be a really effective mood boosting tool. The affect that music has on us is quite profound.  In today’s show, I will go over how music can affect your health and show you how you can use it as a stress management tool. As promised, here are the links to shows 31 and 32 which talk about “Dealing with Stress.” Some references I used while researching this show are about.com and musictherapy,org. The video podcast for this week is: * Heading Off Neck Pain! The blog posts for this week are: * Buffalo: Building a Better Burger! * Cholesterol? Don’t Forget the Triglycerides! If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review. It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners. Thanks for listening, everyone!

Most of us have experienced neck pain at one time or another, especially if we spend a lot of time at the computer. However, if you are prone to neck aches and pains, there are steps you can take to reduce them. That’s why the topic of this episode is: Relieving neck pain. The goal of this episode is to teach you ways to prevent and minimize neck pain. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.

Many people neglect the health of their teeth and gums.  What they don’t realize is that having healthy teeth is just as important for optimal health as taking care of the rest of your body.  Good dental hygiene requires more than just brushing your teeth once a day.  If that is all you do, then you are at an increased risk of developing a serious dental disorder. So, today my goal is to convince you that taking care of your teeth and gums should be a priority.  And then I’ll give you some tips on how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! As promised here are the links to the floss and chewing gum articles: Floss or No Teeth for You! and Chewing Gum: Want a Piece? Some references I used while researching this show are the New Wellness Encyclopedia, WebMD, The American Academy of Periodontology and The American Dental Association. The video podcast for this week is: * Hoarseness:  Save Your Voice! The blog posts for this week are: * Exotic Fruit: Tasty and Healthy * Bottled Water: Not All Water Is Created Equal! If you like the show, please head on over to iTunes and give me a nice review. It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners. Thanks for listening, everyone!