Author: Irene Pastore

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Car Dependency Is A Health Risk

September 19, 2012

A car gets you where you’re going, gives you freedom to move about, almost everyone owns one, and if they don’t, they can always rent one.  America is a nation dependent on 4 wheels.

With the exception of cities like Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and San Francisco, public transportation in most American cities is inadequate. Automobiles are a necessity in many towns and cities.

Lack of sidewalks, urban sprawl, and unreliable mass transit, make it necessary to use a car.  Americans have become lazy, habitual car-drivers. It’s easy to hop into the car, and take it around-the-corner errand-hopping.

Car dependency is now under scrutiny.   An awaking is dawning about the downside to driving.   In many ways, it’s a health risk.

Physical inactivity, overweight and obesity, death and injury from crashes, cardio-respiratory disease from air pollution, noise, commuter stress, and social isolation are the negatives associated with driving a car.

Car dependency makes it harder to get the recommended 150 minutes weekly of exercise.  Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.

For more about the subject of cars and public health, read  “Are Cars The New Tobacco?” from The Journal of Public Health, and  “Car-Driven Society Poses Health Risk To America’s Health,” from Reuters Health News.

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Hopeless Cancer Cured Naturally

September 17, 2012
Alan Taylor, 78

This is an inspiring story of a man whose cancer had progressed beyond hope from traditional medical therapies.

Alan Taylor, a 78 year-old Britain was determined to stay positive, and find his own cancer cure.

He was at the end of the line.  Chemotherapy or operative surgery were no longer options.

The spunky senior searched the internet for alternative methods to cleanse his body of cancer.

He made changes in his diet, dropping meat and diary.  He says he owes his life to eating raw fruits and vegetables, and drinking barley grass juice.

Click the link to read the entire story from the September 16th issue of the Daily Mail.

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Whole Lotta’ Shakin’ Goin’ On

September 16, 2012

Jerry Lee Lewis, one of the original recording artists on Sun Records, at the piano in 1957.  As you can see, it’s impossible not to get up and move.  The link will take you to his website, where you can hear more of Jerry’s music on a 50’s jukebox.  Check out Sun for more get up and move classic rock music.

MUSIC – AN EXERCISE MOTIVATOR

Do you know that music can help you start an exercise program?  Just pick the music that you like and get up and start moving.

Admit it, when you’re home alone listening to your favorite tunes, don’t you sometimes get up and dance, when no one can see you?  Sure you do.  Just make it more of a regular habit, and then you’ll get a good cardio workout.

HOME CARDIO DANCE WORKOUTS TIPS

  • While you’re dancing around your living room, don’t overdue it.  Start with five to seven minutes, every other day.
  • Gradually increase your workouts to 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While you’re dancing, you should be able to breath, and carry on a simple conversation.  If you’re face is beet red, and you’re gasping for air, you’re overdoing it.
  • Move furniture, and rugs so you don’t trip over them.  The idea is to get healthy exercise, not a broken leg.
  • As you get stronger, increase your exercise time to 20 to 30 minutes daily.  Don’t rush it.  Too much too soon will wear you down, and you’ll get discouraged.

The exercise described in this post isn’t meant to replace the guidance of a personal trainer, in a live setting. Exercises performed incorrectly may result in injury.

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Villa Linguine: Quick Pasta Sauce

September 14, 2012

Are you in a hurry to eat?  These days most people are. Here are three healthy suggestions for topping your linguine.

Linguine With Marinara Sauce

Italian Style Raw Tomato Sauce:  Place very ripe tomatoes in a blender or food processor.  Add fresh oregano, basil, and salt to taste. Serve over cooked linguine.

To go completely raw, pour raw tomato sauce over raw Zucchini Linguine No Grain Pasta.   Continue reading “Villa Linguine: Quick Pasta Sauce”

Supersized Sugary Drinks Banned in NYC

September 13, 2012

It’s official, as of Thursday, September 13, The New York City Board of Health voted to ban the sale of supersized sugary drinks in restaurants, delis, sports facilities, and by street vendors.

NO MORE BIG SODAS
IN THE BIG APPLE

NYC is the first city in the nation with a “soda-ban”.  Mayor Bloomberg hopes the ban will bring more attention to the consumption of sugary beverages and empty calories, in hopes of curbing the escalating obesity problem.

Opponents say it violates personal freedom, and the beverage industry will challenge the ruling in court.

Read the full article at Healthfinder.gov.

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Cell Phones and Brain Cancer Warning Proposed

September 12, 2012

Cell phones and brain cancer?  Until we know for sure, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) has introduced HR 6358, the Cell Phone Right To Know Act, a bill to grant a consumer’s right-to-know by providing warning labels on cell phones.

“Consumers have a right to know the radiation levels of cell phones and whether they are buying the phone with the lowest – or the highest level of exposure to cell phone radiation.  They also deserve to have up-to-date exposure standards that are put together by health professionals without conflicts of interest,” said Kucinich.

Click the link to read the August 6, 2012 press release.

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