The classes will be held on six consecutive Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. in the TLRMC cafeteria classroom. Participants who complete all six classes will be awarded a graduation certificate at the end of the program.
Category: Nutrition
Teach children the value of foodMar. 12, 2017, 10:9 PM Ast
There are many things in life we take for granted. Food is one of them. The wastage is glaring.
Teach children the value of foodMar. 12, 2017, 10:9 PM Ast
There are many things in life we take for granted. Food is one of them. The wastage is glaring.
These 10 surprising foods will slash your risk of early death
… is salt, which was associated with 9.5 percent of deaths. Cutting back on salt can have the biggest impact on your health and wellbeing, the researchers said. That was followed on the list by red meat and processed meats, linked to 8 percent of …
Infusion Therapy Devices Market to Rise Ahead Due to Global Increase…
Oral administration followed by pulmonary and injectable or infusion based delivery systems; and increase in elderly population as longevity rises and onset of various diseases in the 65+ age demographics are accounted to be major market drivers. / EIN News / — Hyderabad, India, March 11, 2017 — The report ” Infusion Therapy Devices Market: By Type By Types of Infusion Pumps By Accessories & Consumables By End Use – Forecast “, published by IndustryARC, estimates North America region is the dominant market for infusion therapy devices.
Eating More – Or Less – Of 10 Foods May Cut Risk Of Death From Heart Disease
… Americans from dying prematurely from cardiometabolic diseases,” says lead study author Renata Micha , a public health nutritionist and epidemiologist at the Friedman School at Tufts University. In 2012, about 700,000 Americans died from these …
Poor diet to blame for almost half of CVD deaths
… and blood vessels. These include heart attack , heart disease , heart failure , and stroke . According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CVD is the leading cause of death across the globe. In 2012, CVD was the cause of around 17.5 million …
Have americans given up on losing weight?
… of epidemiology with Georgia Southern University. Zhang and his colleagues analyzed data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a federally funded ongoing survey that keeps track of Americans’ health and diet habits. All …
Medicaid cuts would be devistating
… of chest percussion before story time and his bath. To prevent Collin from being exposed to germs that could harm his health, we’ve had to restructure our lives and skip many activities that we used to do as a family. This includes attending church …
High folic acid level in pregnancy may decrease high blood pressure in children
… early-life factors for the prevention of high blood pressure may be an important and cost effective public health strategy. There is growing evidence that maternal nutrition during pregnancy, through its impact on the fetal intrauterine environment, …
Animal Feed Vitamin Market
According to the report “Animal Feed Vitamin Market”, published by Market Data Forecast, the global market is projected to reach USD $8.89 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 2.4% from 2016 to 2021 Feed Vitamins are a necessity in animal nutrition to improve the quality of feed. They are essentialfor improving both the production quality and quantity in farms.
Why You Shouldn’t Work Out on an Empty Stomach
It might seem like there are perks to exercising on an empty stomach, like burning more fat per workout, but the downsides greatly outweigh the benefits. Here’s why you’re probably better off fueling up before you go for a run or crank out some super sets at the gym.
Isoflavone consumption linked to decrease in mortality for some breast cancer patients
An epidemiological analysis of data from more than 6,000 American and Canadian women with breast cancer finds that post-diagnosis consumption of foods containing isoflavones – estrogen-like compounds primarily found in soy food – is associated with a 21 percent decrease in all-cause mortality. This decrease was seen only in women with hormone-receptor-negative tumors, and in women who were not treated with endocrine therapy such as tamoxifen.
Physicians analyze food trends and publish dietary prescription for optimal heart health
This figure summarizes the foods discussed in this paper that should be consumed often, and others that should be avoided from a cardiovascular health perspective. Credit: Freeman, A.M. et al. J Am Coll Cardio l.
Horizon Pharma plc Announces Urea Cycle Disorders Medical Foods and…
… costs associated with the purchase of medical foods and supplements for their low-protein dietary needs. “Patients’ health care needs extend beyond medications and we commend Horizon for being willing to support programs that are aimed at overcoming …
New intermittent fasting studies reignite debate about its benefits
Intermittent fasting is a spiritual practice of many religions, meanwhile before supermarkets served our every whim at godly and ungodly hours, humans generally did not eat three square meals a day. In recent years, fasting has become popular in the mainstream, with advocates touting it as a bio-hack to better health.
Cigna Receives Elite Corporate Health Champion Designation by the…
The American Diabetes Association announced that Cigna achieved the Elite Corporate Health Champion designation. The award was presented on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 during a presentation at the company’s office located in Glendale.
Why anti-inflammatory eating is the next big thing
… the gut. And naturally, as any Victoria’s Secret model diet would suggest, it’s the hottest thing headlining the health world. Said to support everything from a balanced microbiome and strong bones to helping fight cancer, the anti-inflammatory diet …
Typical Jamaican diet skewed the wrong way – professor speaking for Cancer Society
(JIS): Acting Director of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at the University of the West Indies Professor Marvin Reid, is reiterating the need for persons to pay close attention to the relationship between nutrition and cancer. Speaking in …
Expectant mothers’ poor diets a risk to their unborn child
… – during pregnancy. “Low vitamin D status has been associated with a wide range of adverse maternal and offspring health outcomes such as impaired glucose tolerance, low birth weight and poor foetal skeletal development,” said the study which was …
How to Make Rose Bath Powder
… to build and maintain your own holistic beauty salon business. We offer a wide range of comprehensive holistic health courses at affordable prices. Take a minute to read our FAQ and our Testimonials – you’ll be glad you did! The Alternative Healing …
Salmon is healthy, but wild salmon is healthier than the farmed variety.
… as it antidotes mercury, a toxin that can often be found in seafood.” Farmed salmon is associated with another major health concern: toxicity. Bradshaw cites an independent laboratory test commissioned in 2003 by Environmental Working Group that …
You can rid your life of heartburn
Heartburn can be a thorn in someone’s flesh, especially if it becomes a constant occurrence in one’s life. According to Ivy-Marie Komutambo, a nutritionist at St Francis Hospital Nsambya, heartburn is a burning sensation that happens in the esophagus due to the back flow of acid from the stomach.
CKNW Health Series: Why are ‘fad diets’ so persistent?
Registered dietician Lori Smart with Health BC says the reason why fad diets keep popping up is because people are always looking for a new way to better themselves. “A lot of the popularity around fad diets come from one’s own personal beliefs that this is a diet that would be healthy for them, or this is a diet that would help them lose weight,” she says.
DIY Beer Shampoo
… to build and maintain your own holistic beauty salon business. We offer a wide range of comprehensive holistic health courses at affordable prices. Take a minute to read our FAQ and our Testimonials – you’ll be glad you did! The Alternative Healing …
Irish study says people with highest dairy consumption have lower BMI
A new study from FHI in Ireland says eating cheese is not associated with body fatness or LDL cholesterol. Pic: iStock/Halfpoint A new study looking at dairy consumption and its relationship with metabolic health has delivered some promising results for the dairy industry.
Researchers find link between person’s attitude on social media and dieting success
… to successful dieters. Other traits of successful dieters are that they tend to be more focused on topics related to health and fitness, and they are more socially interactive. “We see that these users are much more likely to share healthy recipes, …
Secrets for a Healthy Heart
… blood pressure or try our blood pressure machine. Sobeys Dietitians and Pharmacists are your partners in better health. We are here to help! Hungry for more? Like @SobeysDietitian on Facebook and Twitter for more tasty tips & recipes or receive our …
This common food additive may be why you’re having tummy aches
… Enzymes were also thrown off balance and inflammation flared up. Titanium dioxide is considered safe, according to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It’s ubiquitous and hard to avoid too, the study notes: it’s used in paint, …
Doctor’s Orders: 10 Essential Steps to Lower Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the main form of fat found within foods and the human body. In fact, 95 percent of all fat, whether in our food or in our body, is in the form of a triglyceride.
Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris
… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …
Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris
… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …
Type 1 diabetes didn’t stop Jordan Morris
… also lowers them and food has the opposite effect. Even for diabetics with the best control, the disease is a major health issue. Low blood sugars can make a diabetic feel lightheaded or blur their vision. Serious low blood sugars, although rare, …
The eternal question: are those French fries heart attack material?
… side is Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Potatoes don’t behave like most other vegetables,” he says. “In study after study, potatoes do not seem to have the benefit …
New test helps detect early-stage heart disease
… risk factors] aren’t successful,” said Dr. Neil Green of Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg. (Mary Washington Health Corp. runs the Medical Imaging office in partnership with Radiologic Associates.) “We catch some, but not enough. When [the CT …
Pho, Campbell’s, ramen: What’s the best soup when you’re sick?
… to be up for debate. But one thing not up for discussion? The comfort factor. Alaska Dispatch News asked a range of health professionals – from nutritionists, doctors and school nurses – and food enthusiasts what soup they reach when they get sick. …
Your Ticker Talking, “Too Much Salt!”
… a nurse my early years were focused on getting sick people back to baseline. After becoming a diabetes educator and health coach my passion became raising that bar on the baseline – helping my clients to not only feel better but to look better and …
Five exercises to strengthen your immunity during flu season
How simple home exercises, including neck rolls and yoga poses – collectively known as ‘intelligent movement’ – can boost the immune system It’s no secret that exercise is important for overall health and wellness. But exactly how movement keeps the doctor away can often be overshadowed by its aesthetic benefits.
Possible Drawback to Gluten-Free: Toxic Metals
… mercury from fertilizers, soil and water, said Argos, an assistant professor of epidemiology in the School of Public Health. For the study, the researchers analyzed U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from thousands of …
Seven simple ways to boost heart health
… of radically revamping their diet and exercise routine overnight simply doesn’t stick. Making small steps to better health is less daunting and easier to incorporate into our everyday lives,” says Lucy Wilkinson, a British Heart Foundation senior …