Being Healthy for Busy People

Our world can be noisy at times and sometimes we have to shout in order to be heard.  That not only changes the pitch of our voice, but can lead to hoarseness.  And some of us work in jobs that require us to use our voices a lot.  Singers, podcasters, teachers, actors and public speakers are all examples of people that depend on their voices in order to do their jobs.  As for me, most of you know that I use my voice quite a bit.  I do 2 weekly podcasts and I work full time as a physical therapist where I use my voice all day long talking with patients.  So, I can’t afford to lose my voice. I was reminded of how much many of us depend on our voices in order to do our jobs when I got a little hoarse from all the speaking I’ve been doing recently.  So, I did some more research on hoarseness and today I am bringing you a few things I learned about how you can protect your voice.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. Some of the references I used while researching this show were: The New Wellness Encyclopedia, medicinenet.com and entassociates.com.

According to a Gallup poll, about 3 out of 5 adults have foot pain.  Most accept it as a fact of life, but most foot pain can actually be prevented. So, since many people have ongoing foot pain and many others will experience it at some point in their life, I had to discuss it today. There are many things that can cause or aggravate foot problems.  It could be anything from flat feet to diabetic neuropathy to osteoarthritis, just to name a few.  Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately because a lot of you would be bored and stop listening, I don’t have time to discuss every foot problem.  The podcast would go on forever.  Instead, I am going to focus on 7 common foot problems and give you some tips on how to prevent them.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! As promised here is the link to my blister article:  Blisters Are No Fun! Some references I used while researching this show are New Wellness Encyclopedia and Mayo Clinic. The video podcast for this week is: * Flaxseed: Little Seed, Big Potential! The blog posts for this week are: * Omega-3’s and Omega-6’s: Strike A Balance! * Can Food Labels Be Trusted? 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!

It seems like flaxseed is popping up everywhere these days.  You find it in breads, cereals, baked goods, bars, drinks and even vitamin supplements.  Flaxseed is definitely gaining popularity among health focused consumers who are adding flaxseed to their diets. So, does that mean flaxseed is the new miracle food?  Well, today I am going to explore that question as I go over the health benefits of flaxseed and some ways that you can incorporate it into your diet. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes. One of the references I used while researching this show was WebMD.

I am a huge fan of nuts!  They are wonderful either as a snack or as an ingredient in a delicious recipe.  I just love eating them in granola, cereal, salads or even on their own. And the good news is that nuts eaten in moderation can be part of a heart healthy diet. That is right, I said moderation.  You don’t want to eat whole cans of nuts, especially the salted kind. So, since I know it’s not just me and the squirrels that enjoy nuts, I thought it was time to feature them in the show.  In this episode, I will go over why nuts are heart healthy, why they should be eaten in moderation and I’ll give some nutritional information on some common types of nuts. Some references I used while researching this show are New Wellness Encyclopedia, calorieking.com and Mayo Clinic. The video podcast for this week is: * Watch That Posture!  Stand Tall! The blog posts for this week are: * Massages for Fun and Health * Does This Look Spoiled to You? 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!

Have you ever been to a party where you didn’t know many people, but you were looking to meet that special someone?  While most people focus on getting their hair and clothes just right, did you know that posture also plays a key role in how you are perceived and in getting that special someone to notice you? And I think good posture is worth achieving just for the aches and pains that it can prevent!  That is why the goal of this episode is to give you tips on how to achieve a good standing posture. If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.

I received a lot of feedback about the First Q&A show 7 weeks ago.  Since it was so well received, I’m bringing you another one today.  I’m planning to continue putting out one of these Q&A shows every month or two, as long as I keep getting lots of excellent questions.  I love answering the questions and by putting the answers into a special episode, rather than an email, everyone can benefit from them. In this episode, we have questions about how many calories to consume when training for a marathon, sleep deprivation, coconut oil and loose skin after weight loss. Here are the links that I promised: “Running: The Gold Standard of Exercise” and “Drive Safe, Not Drowsy.” Some references I used while researching this show are runners world, WebMD and Mayo Clinic. The video podcast for this week is: * Putting the Plan Back In Weight Loss The blog posts for this week are: * Extra Protein, Extra Large Muscles? * Eggs: Can I Eat Them? 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 struggling to lose weight?  Is that chocolate cake calling your name every night?  Don’t worry!  I’m here to help!  Being Healthy TV to the rescue! Many people talk about their weight loss plan and all the weight that they are going to lose.  The problem is that they focus on the “weight loss” and forgot about “the plan.” Without proper planning and preparation, most endeavors fail.  Weight loss is the same.  That is why this episode is dedicated to giving you tips and strategies to successfully lose weight.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.

When buying a pair of sunglasses, all too many people are primarily concerned with how good they look in a given pair.  But sunglasses are more than a mere fashion accessory. Wearing the wrong sunglasses for too many years can actually lead to eye damage. With so much on the line, I thought it would be a good topic to discuss.  So, in this episode, I am going to go over why it is important to buy the right sunglasses and give you some things to consider when selecting a pair. Some references I used while researching this show are The New Wellness Encyclopedia, Mayo Clinic and ansi.org. The video podcast for this week is: * Skipping Breakfast: Don’t Do It! The blog posts for this week are: * The Right Pillow for the Job! * Watermelon: A Taste of Summer! 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 are taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  But it is estimated that about 1 out of 4 adults usually skips breakfast.  I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a lot of people to me! That is why I’m dedicating this show to convincing the 25% of adults who skip breakfast, that it is an important meal that should not be missed.  I am going to go over why it is important to break your fast (yep that is where the word breakfast comes from) and why you should eat a “healthy, nutritious” breakfast, not a sugary, sweet one. So, sit back and enjoy the show! If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.

This week’s show, like last week’s is being recorded in the Fresno area. So, if you noticed any differences in the sound due to the room acoustics, it’s the apartment we’re staying in that’s causing it.  I’ll be out here for a few months, so we’re adjusting our recording setup to minimize echoes.  Bear with us, it should get better. Many people suspect they have a food allergy when, in reality, they often only have a food intolerance.  The confusion comes because a food intolerance can have some of the same symptoms as a food allergy, even though what causes them is quite different. Since many people have had an unpleasant reaction to something they ate at one time or another and might have thought it was due to a food allergy, I decided to talk about the differences between food allergies and food intolerances.  In this show, I will cover how to tell them apart and give you some ways to manage them. Here is a link to the lactose intolerance article that I promised you. Some references I used while researching this show are Mayo Clinic and WebMD. The video podcast for this week is: * Strength Training: It’s for You. Yes You! The blog posts for this week are: * Açaí Berry: A Good Fruit, But Ignore the Hype * Sign Me Up for Yoga! 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!

It feels so good to lift weights and get stronger.  Back in the day, when I owned my own physical therapy clinic, I also did personal training.  You have no idea how many of my clients, especially females, would come in and say, “I don’t want to lift weights, because I don’t want to get too big.” In reply to that, I would say “I lift weights and I’m not big.” So, today my goal is to put those concerns to rest and convince you to weight train because weight training is an essential part of any exercise program and should not be left out.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.

Many people decide to start a weight training routine every day. But many are not sure how to go about it. They don’t have any idea where to start. They are not sure how often to train, how much to lift, how many sets, etc. That’s why I am dedicating this episode to helping you safely and effectively start a weight training program. While researching this show, I referenced The New Wellness Encyclopedia. The video podcast for this week is: * Going Bananas! The blog posts for this week are: * Cholesterol: Wage the War Without Meds! * You Can Eat Dessert! 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!

I love bananas!  I know many of you feel the same way because bananas are the most popular fruit in the United States.  In fact, Americans consume, on average, about 25 pounds per person every year.  No wonder grocery stores make sure they are available all year round.  But not only are bananas tasty, they also are a healthy, low fat snack.  Plus, they are easy to chew and digest, making them a perfect food for infants and the elderly. In this episode, I am going to go over why bananas are so good for us and how to choose and store them.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.

When most of us think about jumping rope, we picture boxers at the gym or little kids playing double dutch at the playground.  But do you jump rope?  Well maybe you should.  For some of us, the thought of jumping rope brings back wonderful memories, but those memories aren’t the only benefit that jumping rope brings. Jumping rope is a wonderful aerobic activity that can bring variety to a fitness program. So, since I think it’s a wonderful exercise that people should consider doing, I am going to dedicate this show to the wonderful world of jumping rope.  I’ll tell you about the benefits of jumping rope and what you need to know to get started. Here is a link to the American Heart Association’s recommendation for target heart rates. Some references I used while researching this show are The New Wellness Encyclopedia and sparkpeople.com The video podcast for this week is: * Is It Time to Exercise, Yet? The blog posts for this week are: * Trim the Fat! * Conserve Gas, Reduce Embarrassment! 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!

A lot of the listeners to my audio podcast “Being Healthy for Busy People” have told me that I’ve motivated them to get off the couch and start moving.  And some of them have told me that they’re excited to start an exercise program, but wanted to know what the best time of day to exercise was to get the best results. Since, there are different opinions on this subject, I’m dedicating this show to helping you figure out when the best time is for you to exercise.  So, sit back and enjoy the show! If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through iTunes.