Diverticulitis

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/diverticulitis-topic-overview

I was asked to post some information on diverticulitis. This is a fairly common disorder especially if you have a low fiber diet. Some studies claim that almost everyone by the age of 80 have diverticulitis.

Here is a viedo to watch too.http://www.webmd.com/video/fiber-and-diet

Happy Valentines Day!

STI's(Sexually Transmitted Infections) formally, STD's are a real problem. Here is link to the most common STI today! What is it? Hint.. it is the most common viral STI and at any given time 75 % of the sexually active population will have it at some point in time in their life. Pratice safe sex or abstain!

http://www.ashastd.org/hpv/hpv_overview.cfm

Cinnamons Secret

I love cinnamon, it is my all time favorite spice. If you or someone you know suffers from type II diabetes, you should consider added it to your daily diet. It is easy to do, add it to your oatmeal, to fruits, to bread (whole grains or course), to some meat dishes, yogurt, ice cream, coffee, hot chocolate, popcorn(I use Splenda and cinnamon on mine), sweet potatoes, what ever you like. It really helps, my papa takes it too! Go Daddy!! It is thought that it some how regulates the insullin. While it wont substitute for a healthy lifestyle and diet it is worth looking considering, of course after talking with your doctor first.

http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20060404/cinnamon-may-prove-useful-for-diabetes

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/cinnamons-secret-health-benefit

Communication bad?

In class we have been talking about commuication and how to communicate health messages effectivly (this is a health communication class). Which got me to thinking about the media and what a drastic role it plays in our everyday day to day life. We all know that the media often has a biased view, and that we often do not get to hear both sides of the story, but rather what they want us to hear. But, have you ever thought that the precious "boob tube" might be cause certain health disorders? I don't just mean causing the epidemic of inactivity, obesity, and some say it triggers seziures, but actual disorders! Like attention deficit disorder? Read this article, although pretty technical, the abstract will do just fine, and for thoes that want to conquer the article you can read that too, although lots of P-value stuff(for my fellow classmates and the like) It will make you think twice before you put your young child in front of the TV.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/113/4/708

Watch the cats to help ease your stress...

Okay, this really is not health related, but is it so halirious!! Poor kitties.
http://www.motivationalthoughtoftheday.com/the-i-love-cats-video.html

Fustrations

Sorry, guys I have posted some pretty cool links and for some reason they are not taking you to the right page. I have no idea why...hopefully I will find out soon. In the mean time you can just paste them into your browser and go from there. I will ask in class.

Lit. Review Topic-Diabulimia

• http://http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2007/08/15/lothian.diabulimia.cnn?iref=videosearch

This link is not working, however, if you just cut and paste it should take you there. Super cool viedo to watch!

Sugar Free?

I use sugar free everything, and came across the article while researching!

http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=782

Cool, healthy food program in San Diego

Check this out. Super cheap healthy food program. No income requirements.

www.goldensharefoods.com

My thesis topic

Hello,
Here is what I am doing my thesis/lit review on. Actually, I am doing a comprehensive literature review instead. Eating Disorders in Type I diabetics!


http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wirestory?id=3287566

GYM Rut

Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel "blah!" You know, where you are unmotivated and really do not want to do anything... that's me these days I just can not get back into the swing of things, school, gym...
I know, I know I have been slacking on the gym, and that is what kills my days. Working out not only improves your cardio functions, but once you do it you feel better, and feel like you can conquer your day. Even just a walk around the block or working out to a DVD. But, lately I have done nothing for my pysical fitness...I have been in a rut. So from here on out I will get up early, like I did before Christmas, go to the gym, work out, hopefully loose a few (holiday weight gain any one?), and then be motivated to go on with my day. I love how the gym clears your mind, and just makes you feel "good," and gets the good vibes flowing. Gym here I come and books to follow..