Over two thirds of Americans are over weight, and half of them are considered obese. Most of the remaining third of Americans are concerned about becoming overweight! While we are obsessed with avoiding food that is high in fat, America has the dubious distinction of its population having the highest percentage of overweight people of any nation in the world! England is number two! One of the most common and harmful misunderstandings is the...more
It's one of the 'in things', Movie Stars, Sportsmen even Politicians are talking about having an Enema, but what is it, is it healthy, is it pleasurable?One point I must make, this is not a 'how to' guide, before undertaking any such procedure I would advise you consult your local medical adviser first.Basically it is the cleansing of the colon and large intestine, it involves the injection of a solution into the rectum to soften the feces,...more
Stress. Depression. Anxiety. They're powerful words that conjure up all kinds of images and prejudices in our minds. People who suffer from these illnesses find it hard to cope with life. They can feel deeply unhappy, they can find no joy in anything life has to offer, and of course, their levels of self-esteem, confidence and self-respect plummet. But how can this happen to someone?Let's concentrate on how these illnesses affect the way we value the self. Of all of the destructive patterns of behavior these illnesses cause, the way a sufferer talks to the self is the fuel that maintains their illness. I have experienced depression from two sides. For 5 years, a series of traumatic events triggered a personal nightmare I believed would never end. One of these events came when my lover was diagnosed with depression. At this time, I too had entered into the spiral of anxiety-induced depression. Both of these experiences have given me an insight into how sufferers destroy any value of the self. Let me give a couple of examples. With my partner, if I'd arranged an evening out with friends, she'd say:"No, I won't come, you go without me. I never have anything interesting to say. I just...more
Everyone claims this or that is the best form of exercise for you. But how do you really know?What is the best form of physical activity? The one you will actually do. You see, everyone is different. How can there be any one form of physical activity that is best for everyone? And the good news is that it can be something different every day. You...more
Follow your inner knowing.That is all you have to do.The problem is your beliefs dictate your actions and right now you have faulty belief systems. If you believe it is 80 degrees outside it will dictate your actions of what you wear. If you believe the road turns, your actions are going to be driven by your beliefs and you will turn. Your beliefs...more
Take a Team Approach Before BuyingNo parent should try to choose a chair for their child all by themselves," says Chris Seiberlich. "It's not that they aren't qualified to make decisions, but there are too many to be made by any one person. You have to think about a huge spectrum of issues. Seiberlich is a physical therapist at Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services in Tucson , Ariz. She and her partner, Kimberly Becerril, an occupational therapist, are discussing how to choose and properly fit a wheelchair. "For instance," Becerril says, "one of the most fundamental issues in choosing a chair is transportation. How will the chair be moved from home to school? If the answer is in the back of a station wagon, then a power chair is out. Even with a van, a power chair is going to need a ramp, because it's too heavy to lift in. A lot of our kids would benefit from a power chair, but unless the transportation issue can be solved, it won't be the right choice." Becerril knows a number of children who have power chairs who leave them at school, and use a manual chair at home. "During the process of choosing a chair, we do a lot of transfer analysis," Seiberlich says. "We want to...more
Summer is fast approaching, as early as now, we plan superb escapades and cool adventures. Once again, a vacation is tempting us to go untamed. The warm breeze is inviting us to have an escape on the beach and have a refreshing plunge away from the...more
Know what you want before you look for an Electric Wheelchair or ScooterDifferent Electrical Wheelchairs and Electric Scooters are available, finding the one that suits your needs shouldn't be too difficult. Remember to know what you want before you...more
Today, almost every sport is offered to the wheelchair user - wheelchair skiing, downhill wheelchair racing, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and more. Participating in sports will not only help strengthen your body and improve dexterity, it...more
For easier handling of wheelchair maintenance, repair and emergencies, keep a card with your chair at all times that includes the following information: Your name, address and phone number (in case of an accident). Your doctor's name and phone...more
Although your wheelchair and cushion are separate purchases, which chair you choose is significantly affected by the type of cushion you will use. Chair and cushion are a team, each influencing the other. The proper combination of chair and cushion...more
Did you know that there are free radical biochemical "terrorists" systematically attacking your cells and the DNA of your cells everyday, on an average of 10,000 hits per day?These internal weapons of mass destruction are abnormal (free radical)...more