Author: Irene Pastore

Hello! I am a Personal Trainer, Yoga and Pilates Instructor who specializes in fitness after 50. My service is Live Streaming. Connect with me from anywhere in the world. I look forward to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Eating Healthy During Weather Disasters

November 8, 2012
Weather disasters are emotionally and physically taxing.

Imagine finding yourself in a blackout, having to do without modern conveniences.  Your stove doesn’t work, you have no lights, and in a few days all your food will go bad.

The local food markets are closed due to drastic weather conditions. Without power, perishable food in your refrigerator will spoil.

You don’t know how long the power outage will last. Your car is lost in a flood. What should you do?

Prepare for future emergencies by stocking up on non-perishable food.

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD

Natural Ointments For Muscular and Joint Pain

November 6, 2012

Here are two natural products that help relieve muscular aches and pain.  Neither contains drugs, or causes side-effects.  After applying, they don’t sting or burn, have no perfumes or odor.

TOPRICIN is a regulated, natural medicine that relieves muscular and joint pain without side-effects. Applied topically, Topricin ointment helps the healing process by improving blood flow to the injured tissue.

Topricin Uses: Achilles Tendinitis, Arthritis, Back Pain, Bruises, Bursitis, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Heel Pain, Impact Injuries, Leg Cramps, Minor Burns, Nerve Pain, Neuromas, Overuse, Plantar Fascitis, Sciatica, Scrapes, Sports Injuries, Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis.

TRAUMEEL is a homeopathic, odorless topical ointment that is available in a white cream or gel forumula.  It is used for natural pain relief.

Traumeel Uses: Bruises, Joint and Muscular Pain, Sports Injuries.

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Body Building At 93

November 5, 2012

Dr. Charles Eugster, a British dentist decided to take control of his aging process.  At 87, he hired a personal trainer, and learned how to improve his health through strength training.

Anyone can do this.  The doctor said so himself.  And it’s true, because it’s never too late.  Dr. Eugster has set an example for people over 50.

He took the time to improve his health and appearance and became a positive role model, for people of his generation, which, for the most part, are in bad shape.

Dr. Eugster hasn’t done anything amazing.  His actions are amazing, because he is so different than most people. Taking control of his health at an advanced age is highly commendable.

Click the links to read the story in the International Business Times, and MSN.

If you’re over 50, and want to start exercising, pick up a copy of Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality, at Amazon.

Here are links to the story in the International Business Times, and MSN.

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Exercise Of The Month: November 2012

November 4, 2012

BARBELL BICEP CURL

START POSITION

TYPE: Standing Barbell Exercise

EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Plates, Non-Skid Rubber Mat

CAUTIONS

  • Wear sturdy athletic shoes, and standing on a non-skid rubber mat.
  • Use weight that you can handle.
  • Using too much weight may cause one or more of the following: loss of balance, dropping the weight by losing your grip, falling on your knees.

CORRECT FORM

  • Do not swing the bar as you lift it up.
  • On the downward move, release the barbell slowly with control.
  • Do not arch your back or neck.
  • Do not throw your head back, or round your shoulders forward.
  • The only thing moving is the barbell and your arms.

MUSCLES WORKED: Biceps

FINISH POSITION

How To Do The Standing Barbell Biceps Curl

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart in the start position.
  2. Hold the weight in front of the thighs using an underhand grip (palms face up).
  3. Bend your elbows while slowly lifting the weight up towards your shoulders.
  4. Slowly lower the weight keeping a slight bend at the elbows as shown in the start position. Don’t lock the elbows.
  5. Perform 2 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.

The exercise described in this post is informational, and not meant to replace the guidance of a personal trainer in a live setting.  Exercises performed incorrectly may result in injury.

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Sugar Blues: Classic Hollywood Unmasks A Killer

November 3, 2012

Sugar Blues is a book written by William Dufty.  The book was released in 1975, and became a commercial success. The author argues that sugar is an unnatural, addictive drug that is harmful and damaging to human health.

Dufty was married to the late silent film star Gloria Swanson, a health crusading vegetarian and non-smoker.  She and Dufty went on tour promoting Sugar Blues during the late 70s. Continue reading “Sugar Blues: Classic Hollywood Unmasks A Killer”

Violent Behavior and Prescription Medication

October 27, 2012

Anti-depressant medications, like Prozac have been associated with increased risk for violent and/or homicidal behavior, according to a study published in the 2010 Public Library of Science Journal (PLOS).

Top 10 Medications That  May Cause Violent Behavior

  1. Vernicline (Chantix) an anti-smoking medication is 18 times more likely to be linked with violence compared to other drugs.
  2. Fluoxetine (Prozac) an antidepressant that is 10.9 times more likely to be linked with violence in cmparison with other medications.
  3. Paroxetine (Paxil) an SSRI antidepressant 10.3 times more likely to be linked to violence compared with other drugs.
  4. Amphetamines are 9/6 times more likely to be linked to violence.
  5. Mefoquine (Lariam) used to treat malaria, has been reported to induce bizarre behavior.  Lariam is 9.5 times more likely to be lined with violence than other medications.
  6. Atomoxetine (Strattera) used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is 9 times more likely to be linked with violence.
  7. Triazolam (Halcion) used to treat insomnia is 8.7 times more likely to be linked with violence than other drugs.
  8. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) an antidepressant that is 8.4 times more likely to be linked with violence than other medications.
  9. Venlafaxine (Effexor) is an antidepressant used to treat anxiety.  It is 8 times more likely to cause violent behavior than other medications.
  10. Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) is an antidepressant that is 7.9 times more likely to cause violence than other drugs.

Canadian Judge Sentences Teenager In Prozac Homicide Case. This story was published in the November 2011 Huffington Post, about the role of Prozac causing violent behavior.

Click the link to read more about Psychiatric Drug Facts, at Dr. Peter Breggin’s website.   An article by Dr. Joseph Mercola, about Prozac, antidepressants,  and their role in violent behavior.  Time Magazine, Top Ten Legal Drugs Linked To Violence.

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