Why Do You Need Organic Food? August 28, 2007
Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Uncategorized , comments closedOrganic farming differs from conventional farming in the methods used to grow crops. Where traditional farms apply chemical fertilizers to the soil to grow their crops, organic farmers feed and build soil with natural fertilizer. Traditional farms use insecticides to get rid of insects and disease, while organic farmers use natural methods such as insect predators and barriers for this purpose. Traditional farmers control weed growth by applying synthetic herbicides, but organic farmers use crop rotation, tillage, hand weeding, cover crops and mulches to control weeds.
The result is that conventionally grown food is often tainted with chemical residues, which can be harmful to humans. Pesticides can have many negative influences on health, including neurotoxicity, disruption of the endocrine system, carcinogenicity and immune system suppression. Pesticide exposure may also affect male reproductive function and has been linked to miscarriages in women.
Aside from pesticide contamination, conventional produce tends to have fewer nutrients than organic produce. On average, conventional produce has only 83% of the nutrients of organic produce. Studies have found significantly higher levels of nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorous, and significantly less nitrates (a toxin) in organic crops.
The above is from http://mercola.com
Back by popular demand — “Sugar Blues” August 24, 2007
Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Uncategorized , comments closedDME Health Connection in conjunction with Paint Creek Chiropractic Center will be conducting an enlightening session on “Sugar Blues“.
When: October 17, 2007
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Paint Creek Chiropractic Center
134 W. University Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
248-601-4540
Get a heads-up on….
- How sugar affects your body
- Why your body craves sugar
- How to control those cravings
- How to replace sugar with natural sweetners
Come alone or bring a friend! This is THE session you will not want to miss.
Be there and learn as though your life depends on it – because it does!
RSVP to save your seat
Call 248-601-4540 today!
August 16, 2007
Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Uncategorized , comments closedInstant icy-cool pick-me-ups for those days you can’t be around a pool or air conditioner…
The fruit that resets your thermostat!
Watermelon is 98% water and it contains minerals like manganese, potassium and natural silicone that have been found to help your “temperature control center” operate at peak efficiency–so you adapt better to the weather.
The spice that makes you say “Aah”…
Ginger is a taste that will instantly chill your entire body. Natural chemicals in it stimulate hormones like estrogen and progestrone that regulate your internal temperature, making you feel more comfortable. (Try grated ginger in lemonade or over fruit salad.)
The herb that’s a temperature tamer!
For an extra cooling sensation from your iced tea, add a sprig of mint. It’s loaded with natural menthol oils that stimulate the temperature gauging nerves in your mouth and throat.
Don’t forget the spritz that’s as good as a dip…
Fill a spray bottle with water and spritz yourself on a sticky day. As the moisture condenses from your skin, the air around you will feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler.
Excerpts from “Woman’s World” magazine, July25, 2006 edition, pages 22-23.
7 Key Reasons To Keep Exercising August 10, 2007
Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Exercise , comments closed
If you still have problems making up your mind about exercising, here are seven good reasons why you shouldn’t delay any longer.
1. You’ll Live Longer
People who exercise regularly can expect to live longer. In fact, people who get a good workout almost daily can add nearly four years to their life spans, according to several studies.
2. You’ll Look Younger
Studies have shown that regular exercise, both aerobic and strength training, will help you look and feel younger. Another study of seniors who exercised regularly showed that their genetic profile was more like that of young people than old people.
3. Exercise helps you burn fat
It is common knowledge that exercise can help you lose weight. The golden rule is that you need to burn more calories than you consume by eating in order to become slimmer. You burn more calories when you exercise than when you don’t, so the solution to your weight problem is to exercise regularly.
4. Exercise can prevent diseases
Exercise can prevent you from becoming a victim to several diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, heart problems and strokes. Not only are some diseases improved by exercise, but some are even healed. Regular exercise can help decrease your HDL cholesterol level, triglyceride levels and your blood pressure, thus significantly lowering your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. The risk of prostate cancer for men, of breast and uterine cancer for women, and several other risks of diseases can definitely be reduced by exercising regularly.
5. Exercise boosts self-confidence
You’ll usually feel better about yourself after a workout. Because your body will be more fit and toned, you’ll feel better about yourself, including the way you look. With your newfound confidence, you’ll be encouraged to meet new people and socialize more often. Exercise has also been found to improve sexual drive.
6. Exercise can improve your mood
Endorphins are released with a stronger intensity in the human body during a period of regular exercising. These chemicals have the ability to counteract depression and induce a sense of happiness. Endorphins are released only minutes after you begin a workout.
7. Exercise helps overcome problems
Exercise will help you become familiar with the whole idea of conquering obstacles and achieving goals. No matter what your goal is, you will know that you can reach it by working hard.
Now that you’ve read all the great things that exercising regularly can do for you, do you still have any more second thoughts about working out? You can go to a gym or you can exercise at home. There are numerous ways to exercise so go with the ones that appeal to you. Even if you devote just a fraction of your time each day to exercising, you stand to gain a lot in the long run.
The author of this article, Mike, is a long-time fitness enthusiast, runner and walker. He is co-author of the book “Marathon Training Tips”. Mike is also the developer of customized training logbooks for athletes at Personal Logs.com. He is also a contributing author to the Get In Shape website.
1. You’ll Live Longer
People who exercise regularly can expect to live longer. In fact, people who get a good workout almost daily can add nearly four years to their life spans, according to several studies.
2. You’ll Look Younger
Studies have shown that regular exercise, both aerobic and strength training, will help you look and feel younger. Another study of seniors who exercised regularly showed that their genetic profile was more like that of young people than old people.
3. Exercise helps you burn fat
It is common knowledge that exercise can help you lose weight. The golden rule is that you need to burn more calories than you consume by eating in order to become slimmer. You burn more calories when you exercise than when you don’t, so the solution to your weight problem is to exercise regularly.
4. Exercise can prevent diseases
Exercise can prevent you from becoming a victim to several diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, heart problems and strokes. Not only are some diseases improved by exercise, but some are even healed. Regular exercise can help decrease your HDL cholesterol level, triglyceride levels and your blood pressure, thus significantly lowering your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. The risk of prostate cancer for men, of breast and uterine cancer for women, and several other risks of diseases can definitely be reduced by exercising regularly.
5. Exercise boosts self-confidence
You’ll usually feel better about yourself after a workout. Because your body will be more fit and toned, you’ll feel better about yourself, including the way you look. With your newfound confidence, you’ll be encouraged to meet new people and socialize more often. Exercise has also been found to improve sexual drive.
6. Exercise can improve your mood
Endorphins are released with a stronger intensity in the human body during a period of regular exercising. These chemicals have the ability to counteract depression and induce a sense of happiness. Endorphins are released only minutes after you begin a workout.
7. Exercise helps overcome problems
Exercise will help you become familiar with the whole idea of conquering obstacles and achieving goals. No matter what your goal is, you will know that you can reach it by working hard.
Now that you’ve read all the great things that exercising regularly can do for you, do you still have any more second thoughts about working out? You can go to a gym or you can exercise at home. There are numerous ways to exercise so go with the ones that appeal to you. Even if you devote just a fraction of your time each day to exercising, you stand to gain a lot in the long run.
America’s Battle of the Bulge August 6, 2007
Posted by Mary Ellen Iafrate in : Uncategorized , comments closedDME Health Connection is a nutritional and lifestyle counseling service and does not promote any diet in order for an individual to lose weight. If a potential client contacts DME and their sole purpose is to lose weight, DME will gently guide the client elsewhere.
However, occasionally we hear news and statistics we believe warrant attention.
The following are excerpts from an article entitled “fat, inc.” which was published in the the August, 2007 edition of the Readers Digest.
Read and brace yourself to be dismayed!
- Americans are a collective 7,223,637,522 pounds overweight (give or take a million)
- America’s growing waistband is a disturbing trend that has become a scourge of the nation, leading to diabetes, heart disease and higher health insurance
- Of all U.S. women 18 or older, 50% say they buy plus-size clothing
- ……. up to 40 percent of all dogs in America are fat according to the book “Fitness Unleashed”.