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Archive for March 1, 2010
Notable News
01 year ago
Cavaliers: Cleveland Clinic, Cavs Team Up for Colon Cancer Awareness.
CLEVELAND, OH – March 1, 2010 – Cleveland Clinic and the Cleveland Cavaliers will collaborate to promote awareness and prevention of colorectal cancer with the campaign, “Score Against Colon Cancer” throughout March as part of Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
This is great. Would be greater if the LA Lakers did it, but you take what you can get.
Colon Cancer (Colorectal Cancer) Support and Education – The Colon Club.
The Colon Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of colorectal cancer in out-of-the-box ways. Our goals are to educate as many people as possible, as early as possible, about the risk factors and symptoms of colorectal cancer, and for people to get screened when it’s appropriate for them.
Your Health And Body Image – How They’re Linked.
The contention by the Spanish government is that ads for cosmetic surgeries, botox injections, and related procedures only serves to accentuate a growing problem tied to the body image of young teens. An interview with a teenage girl, aired on NPR, summed up the reason for the rising rates of anorexia and bulimia in Spain, as she explained how the “perfect bodies” of actresses and models are worshiped by their culture. This is why they limited advertising for the industry to after 10 pm, in the hopes of reducing the exposure of children to the images and message portrayed by the industry.
Even though this is in Spain, this is relevant here in the good ole USA. I think that anything that can be done to curb the images we see that help influence the younger generation to think they aren’t good enough is a step in the right direction. So a post 10p restriction on ads of that sort sounds like a good place to start.
Practical And Fun Flexibility Exercises | Fitness Health Zone.com.
In order to avoid muscle tension and injuries, you should perform flexibility exercises. Not only would they help improve your fitness but flexibility exercises are also proven to be beneficial for daily activities.
One thing I know I need to work on is my flexibility. It actually seems to have gotten even more limited since I started doing more high intensity training. I am thinking about starting to take a YOGA class to see if it will help me limber up.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
01 year ago
As so many of you know – my husband – Scotty, was diagnosed at age 37 with colon cancer and we are very blessed that his long term prognosis is favorable. 2 years later, we are happily rebuilding our lives after what proved to be a hard and intense journey. Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death among men and women but if caught early it is treatable. If you know of someone that is due for an exam or is having unusual symptoms, please urge them to go in and see their doctors. That is what saved my husband’s life!
Colon Cancer Fact Sheet from preventcancer.org:
Introduction
Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum. It is equally common in men and women. An estimated 146,970 people will be diagnosed in 2009, and an estimated 49,920 people will die from the disease. With recommended screening, this cancer can be prevented (by removing polyps before they become cancerous) or detected early, when it can be more easily and successfully treated.
- Colorectal cancer is the #2 cause of cancer death in the U.S.
- Over 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year.
- Colorectal cancer often has no symptom at all until it’s at an advanced stage.
- Colorectal cancer is 80% preventable when detected early.
- You can reduce your risk through regular screening.
- Beginning at age 50 (or earlier if you have a family history), everyone should be screened for colorectal cancer
Symptoms
Early stages of colorectal cancer do not usually have symptoms. Advanced disease may cause:
- Rectal bleeding or blood in or on the stool
- Change in bowel habits or stools that are narrower than usual
- Stomach discomfort (bloating, fullness or cramps)
- Diarrhea, constipation or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
- Weight loss for no apparent reason
- Constant fatigue
- Vomiting
The Colon Cancer Alliance is dedicated to increasing awareness of colorectal cancer. This means raising awareness about signs and symptoms, about screening and early detection, and about options available to those already diagnosed with this disease. In an effort to increase the public’s awareness of the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women, the US Senate passed a resolution in 1999 making March National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Experts: 40% of Cancers Are Preventable – TIME
01 year ago
(LONDON) — About 40 percent of cancers could be prevented if people stopped smoking and overeating, limited their alcohol, exercised regularly and got vaccines targeting cancer-causing infections, experts say.
According to the World Health Organization, cancer is responsible for one out of every eight deaths worldwide — more than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. WHO warned that without major changes, global cancer deaths will jump from about 7.6 million this year to 17 million by 2030.
40% are preventable? Can’t get any clearer than that. Living a healthy and fit life will help prevent cancer – period!
Refocus and Move…
31 year ago
We had a late start to our Monday workout – so some of the ladies weren’t able to finish the last 5 min station. I stayed.
Plumbline Training workout:
Warm-up started off with a mini circuit:
2 1min rounds AMRepsAP
fast steps
jump ropes
MTs
jump squats
core work 2 rounds
prone bridge bounce
full body extensions
knee raises
25 bottom up push-ups
5 min stations
snatch squats
kettlebell swings
SL deadlifts on a step / SDHP
jump ropes/double unders / double push-up burpees
wall ball chest press / wall ball toss
So – in being honest – I am up 3lbs in the past week or so. It really has played a mental game with me and not in a good way. In looking at the whys, I haven’t been as diligent about my eating habits. Don’t get me wrong – I haven’t been hog wild either, but a nibble here and there – apparently for me, has an impact. Isn’t it daunting to think that you really can’t go back to your old habits whether it be eating or exercise focused. Going back produces the same results you are trying to steer clear of. Slippery slope I say!
So – I am refocusing on my eating and moving forward…
