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Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-27114552608090004802010-02-07T11:26:00.000-08:002010-02-07T11:29:07.222-08:00Thought For The DayFrom now on when someone tells you to "go take a hike" you can thank them for being so thoughtful about your health and well-being...smile.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. 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Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-25696796598559931272009-07-16T13:54:00.001-07:002009-07-16T13:54:39.153-07:00Something To PonderIf you had to make all your decisions as if today was your last, would you make the same choices?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-7054882318437812802009-07-14T09:22:00.000-07:002009-07-14T09:23:30.440-07:00Something To PonderGet Outdoors!! There enough said, smile.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-31541542341060520072009-07-14T01:26:00.000-07:002009-07-14T08:51:54.023-07:00Camping As Exercise Part 2This is part 2 of the post"Camping As Exercise". <br />Remember to be safe and enjoy all types of exercise because it is supposed to be something you want do, not something you feel you have to do. You tend to stick with it longer that way.<br /><br />JT<br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Food Storage</strong><br /><br />Never eat or store food in your tent, as food odors linger and attract animals. Your food, stove, cooler, dishes and garbage should be packed away in the trunk of your vehicle whenever you will be away from camp. To be on the safe side, in addition to locking up all food, it is best to keep chewing gum, mints, toothpaste and perfumed soap in the trunk overnight, rather than in your tent.<br /><br />If you have more than one tent on your site, align the tents in such a way that, should an animal enter the campsite and become startled, the animal would not feel trapped, without an obvious and easy escape route. DON'T arrange the tents in a circle or too close together in a line or semi-circle. Animals are curious and will wander through your campsite.<br /><br />Large ice blocks in your cooler last much longer than either ice cubes or freezer packs. You can make your own ice block by filling a plastic milk container with water and placing in your freezer several days before your camping trip. A large block made in this way can last up to 4 or 5 days in your cooler. Don't drain too much of the water as the ice block melts in your cooler. Ice water is a very effective way to keep things cold in your cooler.<br /><br />In order to save on fuel, it is a good idea to boil extra water at mealtime and keep it in a Thermos. This will enable you to make a hot beverage between meals or at bed time without having to heat up your camp stove again.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Bugs and Sun</strong><br />Insects are most attracted to dark colored and rough textured clothing. Insects are least attracted to light-colored, smooth-textured clothing. Insects are attracted to perfumed soaps and shampoos.<br /><br /><br />Buy Natural Citronella, available in oil, soap and hair & body shampoo. These Canadian made products contain all-natural ingredients, are biodegradable and do not contain any toxic ingredients. These products are available at many camping specialty stores and pharmacies. Citronella repels insects. Some people report that Avon Skin-So-Soft Bath Oil makes an effective insect repellent.<br /><br />If you are using a separate repellent and sunscreen: Apply the sunscreen first, about a half hour before exposure to the sun. Sunscreen needs to be absorbed by the skin in order to provide protection. The insect repellent, which works by emitting a vapor from the surface of the skin can be applied second.<br /><br /><br />Remember to have fun on your camping trip. Enjoy the sites around you but be a good neighbor. If you are near other campers, keep your noise down, especially in the evening.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3014210-10656582"><br /><img height="125" alt="Camping Gear at Basspro.com " src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3014210-10656582" width="125" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-59079106584395016992009-07-13T13:13:00.000-07:002009-07-14T08:51:20.058-07:00Camping As Exercise Part 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoSls4yB5-FcOXVU0N-i7hcGuWzBWk0W1LcJXITAoYkUZjg-TgF1Xook3zXmqL5F58kO1kKvqLh0MLQGBJ_1ppe0vt2L4UU2Bl6hCEpWgqDqbG_IslIbXiIPyNVQgb9Da4Cq94i8jPKhK/s1600-h/DCP_1701.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314631452242032146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 211px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoSls4yB5-FcOXVU0N-i7hcGuWzBWk0W1LcJXITAoYkUZjg-TgF1Xook3zXmqL5F58kO1kKvqLh0MLQGBJ_1ppe0vt2L4UU2Bl6hCEpWgqDqbG_IslIbXiIPyNVQgb9Da4Cq94i8jPKhK/s320/DCP_1701.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This time of year the weather is nice enough to get outdoors, and you should. Why spend a beautiful, sunny , spring day on a treadmill when you can hike, bike or run a trail. Camping can also be a great family event, or just time away from the hustle and bustle of our forced fast paced life.<br /><br />JT<br /><br />Here are some camping tips from a neat article I read recently:<br /><br /><br />Camping is a wonderful family activity that can be a memorable experience for both children and adults. Most people who have bad camping trips are either inexperienced or unprepared. Here are some tips and tricks that we feel will make your camping trip a more pleasurable one.<br /><br /><strong>Packing for Camping</strong><br />Buy some storage boxes which can be found at discount stores. Transparent ones make it easier to find your things, but the solid color boxes are stronger. Use one box for food, another for camping items, and another for extra clothing. If you are handy, you can make a wooden box with slots for dishes and hooks for your cups. Be sure to take everything you think you might need. Many campgrounds have stores, but charge twice the price.<br /><br />We have a list of <a href="http://www.thefunplace.com/house/out&abt/things.html">Things To Bring</a> that you can print and use as as guideline.<br /><br />Once you arrive at your campsite, the fun (and work) begins!<br /><br /><strong>Pitch Your Tent</strong><br />New tents usually need to be waterproofed. Read the instructions, set up the tent at home and soak it with water to see if your new tent requires such treatment prior to your camping trip. Water proofing substances often come with your tent and if it doesn't you can purchase it at most hardware or camping stores.<br /><br />It is also good practice to set up your tent at home before you need it for shelter. When you pack up your tent, pack the stakes separately to avoid punctures.<br />When pitching your tent, choose a flat or gently sloping area that isn't in a depression. If your tent is located on a slope, place the door facing downhill, so that rain water will drain away from your tent. On most campground campsites, the best locations will be the areas where others have pitched their tents before you! The safest place to pitch a tent is near small, young trees or brush.<br /><br />Open places leave your tent vulnerable to damaging winds, and sites under large trees are a target for lightning and falling branches. Small trees and brush will protect you from the wind and will not leave you vulnerable to lighting. Your tent should NOT be situated too close to the fire pit or dish washing area.<br /><br />Clear away all debris. Small rocks and sticks can feel like boulders at 4am. Place a plastic tarp under your tent to reduce moisture. Invest in some air mattresses and place them under the sleeping bags. You will sleep much better.<br />Always leave your shoes outside the tent. 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Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-30803931424379882472009-07-07T03:26:00.000-07:002009-07-07T11:18:35.605-07:00Heavy Metal Screen Test<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8zicwIBrxSdwyLP03d9IGZbEC-lb2qaZY8zA1LZw8R6C1E1p2WiK4lC2xQDhRgPGCOsRVGuQUyiJ4OGZGsF8Dm4gV3IcjNL94PJGsKeUERqNboITtog7DZzvRjnTnffVHB51gs9JaC3BG/s1600-h/lots+o+stuff+201.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324183719309046498" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 320px; height: 213px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8zicwIBrxSdwyLP03d9IGZbEC-lb2qaZY8zA1LZw8R6C1E1p2WiK4lC2xQDhRgPGCOsRVGuQUyiJ4OGZGsF8Dm4gV3IcjNL94PJGsKeUERqNboITtog7DZzvRjnTnffVHB51gs9JaC3BG/s320/lots+o+stuff+201.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Product Features:<br /><br />World's first immediate method of screening heavy metals.<br /><p>Easy to do<br /><br />Quick and reliable results (2 tests per kit)<br /><br />Scientifically approved<br /><br />Tests your drinking water, urine, saliva, and other aqueous solutions, dust, paint, and food.</p><br />The scientifically documented Heavy Metal Test (Screen) allows the detection of free electrically active heavy-metal ions in any aqueous solution such as drinking water, urine, and saliva, by means of a simple single-use procedure and in just a few minutes. 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Each 2 test kit contains: Test-tube filled with Testsol, Pipette, Dithizone test paper, and Instruction with color chart</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-83814184101888135902009-05-05T13:30:00.000-07:002009-05-05T13:37:42.415-07:00Music To Move To...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycm1UAe-L-WkWz7R7YWNC8mS-mX3mBCFLaNAtrjN4aIbosngkECnD6bOCnsQYqVOyefjNClhiAj9BbIGIUTZeA41mIN3bvbnU8Xyw17wagszGVd5QCazk3pgklPZP3fx5hWplxdSzmNfK/s1600-h/big-savings-ipod_tcg._V247158857_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycm1UAe-L-WkWz7R7YWNC8mS-mX3mBCFLaNAtrjN4aIbosngkECnD6bOCnsQYqVOyefjNClhiAj9BbIGIUTZeA41mIN3bvbnU8Xyw17wagszGVd5QCazk3pgklPZP3fx5hWplxdSzmNfK/s320/big-savings-ipod_tcg._V247158857_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332441449909136610" border="0" /></a><br />Spring has sprung, time to get out and move. 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Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-85576963991507119512009-04-13T07:15:00.000-07:002009-04-13T07:24:59.914-07:00Another Benefit Of Exercise<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/alternative-health/treatment-regimens/exercise.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthEmotionalHealth_20090410"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324181460642184098" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Cgq5Bq4INb3f_QTXmxcFfsCocvV4GKXcRGXq79zrQRyCNHV40R1pEc9SRwl0sYuIFzgxuYSDnIyIQlkCmcJ297JgNUOw1LQwxop2qX8yI_L4jfBooLhEo0cAf1hGAITn2_e3r4YZEbj0/s320/lots+o+stuff+047.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Can a few laps around the block actually solve your emotional problems? Probably not, but a <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/workouts/find-the-right-workout-plan-for-you.aspx">regular exercise program</a> might help.<br /><br />A review of studies stretching back to 1981 concluded that regular exercise can improve mood in people with mild to moderate depression. It also may play a supporting role in treating severe depression.<br /><br />Another study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 1999, divided 156 men and women with depression into three groups. One group took part in an <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/workouts/why-you-need-aerobic-exercise.aspx">aerobic exercise</a> program, another took the SSRI sertraline (<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/DrugsAZ/Zoloft.aspx">Zoloft</a>), and a third did both. At the 16-week mark, depression had eased in all three groups. About 60%–70% of the people in all three groups could no longer be classed as having major depression. In fact, group scores on two rating scales of depression were essentially the same.<br /><br /><br />This suggests that for those who need or wish to avoid drugs, exercise might be an acceptable substitute for antidepressants. Keep in mind, though, that the swiftest response occurred in the group taking antidepressants, and that it can be difficult to stay motivated to exercise when you're depressed.<br /><br />A follow-up to that study found that exercise's effects lasted longer than those of antidepressants. Researchers checked in with 133 of the original patients six months after the first study ended. They found that the people who exercised regularly after completing the study, regardless of which treatment they were on originally, were less likely to relapse into depression.<br /><br />For more info or to read the entire article, click on the picture or title of this post.<br /><br />Until next time,<br />JT<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-39788932993681150682009-03-15T19:19:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:31:00.497-07:00Gardening as Exercise<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4EpV6D1Iv1ZDxgcX2W1LPWp0llAvmB02RZ_Nvv0mmogXRvMdxa7aMiLpHad0pGaGYozFbqNmhcPwcMc3D-ryIzb25vkUTTLKfgNmvJJuPOZ3DEh8H4hI0EOHzj4GUqDKBQdIYXSNIQ-Y/s1600-h/lots+o+stuff+419.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313607017695416338" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4EpV6D1Iv1ZDxgcX2W1LPWp0llAvmB02RZ_Nvv0mmogXRvMdxa7aMiLpHad0pGaGYozFbqNmhcPwcMc3D-ryIzb25vkUTTLKfgNmvJJuPOZ3DEh8H4hI0EOHzj4GUqDKBQdIYXSNIQ-Y/s320/lots+o+stuff+419.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJ9rEQZmrIjpBhD8_Oix-DaMWbbB6CV1_cp2o08yXkFyu6MaPQYJnxmJ4NICMSraKDQwOjp55jY3ycQRHwfNeYmIf-Nylb4BtqqgG6_JVT7BnD-tATyA5q_Le4p4AeCXwhmjqzWt5qGRS/s1600-h/lots+o+stuff+419.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div>People have been asking lately about alternative exercise options, well here's one that is functional ,practical and economical .</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>It's called: Gardening</div><br /><div>With the recession in full swing, many Americans are returning to their roots — literally — cultivating vegetables in their backyards to squeeze every penny out of their food budget.<br />Industry surveys show double-digit growth in the number of home gardeners this year and mail-order companies report such a tremendous demand that some have run out of seeds for basic vegetables such as onions, tomatoes and peppers.</div><br /><div> </div><div>"People's home grocery budget got absolutely shredded and now we've seen just this dramatic increase in the demand for our vegetable seeds. We're selling out," said George Ball, CEO of Burpee Seeds, the largest mail-order seed company in the U.S. "I've never seen anything like it."<br /></div><div>Gardening advocates, who have long struggled to get America grubby, have dubbed the newly planted tracts "recession gardens" and hope to shape the interest into a movement similar to the victory gardens of World War II.<br /></div><div> </div><div>But for many Americans, the appeal of backyard gardening isn't in its history — it's in the savings.<br /></div><div> </div><div>The National Gardening Association estimates that a well-maintained vegetable garden yields a $500 average return per year. A study by Burpee Seeds claims that $50 spent on gardening supplies can multiply into $1,250 worth of produce annually.</div><br /><div>To read the whole article click on the title above.</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Enjoy,</div><div>JT</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-13336449281383262522009-03-14T23:55:00.000-07:002009-03-15T00:10:42.756-07:00The Newest Trend in Vitamins<a href="http://my.waiora.com/products.php"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313307068118221842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVA-6AtwF-r3YAkwrhUIokoDeJoCIMQHfZaRFUclt-g-s2V-DIsS3YVJRfagAOS8C1LtjFmDA86Zh1Fsm1__osgoXBc8zUTPABjMe1xu26gHvUOg5RomWraWVi1qqOdnjLQ1sdDAvQwBjC/s320/home_edn_wide.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>For years, we've been taking vitamins. Most of us have been taking those little tablets since we were young children, with the exception of babies. Babies get their vitamins in liquid form because they can't swallow pills. </div><br /><div>Now, adults also have the option of taking their vitamin supplements in liquid form. </div><br /><div>You've probably seen all those bottles in your pharmacy and didn't know what they were. The idea of taking vitamins with an eyedropper and dropping it on your tongue probably never crossed your mind. </div><br /><div>However, it is now a choice you can make.In fact, it's a choice that has been made by most people that take vitamins. In addition to all the benefits you're about to read about here, liquid vitamins also taste great, being available in different flavors.</div><div> </div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong>Popularity of Liquid Vitamins</strong></div><div>In addition to being popular for its ease, taking liquid vitamins has other benefits as well. </div><br /><div>The traditional method of taking vitamins was in taking little pills that looked like aspirin. While there is nothing wrong with taking these little vitamin pills, liquid vitamins have many positive points as well. Many individuals that take vitamin pills have problems digesting them and develop heartburn or acid indigestion. They don't always absorb very quickly because they have to break down from their capsule form before they can be dispersed into your blood and throughout your body. This is one advantage of liquid vitamins. They get absorbed almost immediately.</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>To many people it may not matter how quickly the vitamin absorbs into their system. Most people are in a rush in the morning on their way to work or school. They barely have a chance to do more than drink a quick glass of juice or cup of coffee to wash their vitamin down and they're out the door. They certainly don't have the time to wonder where and what their vitamin pill is doing once they've swallowed it! </div><br /><div>Unfortunately, some of the vitamin pills that we swallow go through our body and out again without ever being absorbed in the system where they can help us. It's almost as if we never took the vitamin. What good is that? However, with liquid vitamin supplements, we never have that worry as it begins being absorbed as soon as it's in our mouth. This gives it a huge advantage over vitamin pills.</div><br /><div>Liquid vitamins are more popular than they've ever been in the past. This is also a great way to get children to take their vitamins more freely. They'll love the taste of them and love doing what they see their parents doing</div><div> </div><div>Be Healthy,</div><div>JT</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-43400607488207123572009-03-09T23:11:00.000-07:002009-03-09T23:28:41.754-07:00What Can Walking Do For You?<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3014210-10573293" target="_top"><br /><img height="40" alt="" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3014210-10573293" width="150" border="0" /></a><br />More and more scientists are telling us that our day-to-day habits have a profound effect on the quality and maybe even the length of our lives. There is more evidence than ever that regular physical activity and good eating habits over the course of a lifetime will prevent the diseases that kill many Americans. That's a pretty good reason to give walking a try.<br /><br />Once you start walking, you'll discover the other reasons, such as what you feel in your body and mind during and after a great walk. It goes something like this: You start to walk, and as your lungs start to actively move oxygen into and out of your body, the tension you've been holding in your chest all day is exhaled away.<br /><br />Walking:<br />It supports weight loss and weight maintenance<br />It reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke<br />It fends off diabetes by improving the body's ability to use insulin<br />It eases the paint and stiffness of arthritis<br />It keeps bones strong, which prevents osteoporosis<br />In women, it relieves premenstrual and meopausal discomforts<br />It improves sleep<br />It builds strength, flexibility and stamina<br />It enhances mental function<br />It counteracts anger, depression and anxietyAs you can see, you have alot to gain just from lacing up a pair of shoes and putting one foot in front of the other.<br /><br />Happy Walking,<br />Maggie Spilner<br /><br />This excerpt taken from the "Complete Book of Walking" by Maggie Spilner now available at the The Walker's Warehouse<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3014210-10571744" target="_top">Visit the Walker's Warehouse Today!</a><br /><img height="1" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3014210-10571744" width="1" border="0" />For more info or to purchase the book and/or walking products click the above link or company logo.<br />I thought you might enjoy this article.<br /><br />Until next time,<br />JT<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. 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Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-35312939150064601862009-02-28T21:32:00.000-08:002009-02-28T21:54:42.414-08:00Take A Look At This...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2cBLAAX_3-fKJDmb5m3dwKr8KO0AT4C87bkHogsHzlmyUOm9TzJsAwsLUqamzI27_IMSXacaxpeMFCwZqx3e6yM4eELQcJg-xsjtAeSCG_BCEjqu9wKdCtGJnoFfDEK0dMM4XyhFN5ND/s1600-h/rasbrychickbrest.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308091467349221810" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2cBLAAX_3-fKJDmb5m3dwKr8KO0AT4C87bkHogsHzlmyUOm9TzJsAwsLUqamzI27_IMSXacaxpeMFCwZqx3e6yM4eELQcJg-xsjtAeSCG_BCEjqu9wKdCtGJnoFfDEK0dMM4XyhFN5ND/s320/rasbrychickbrest.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3014210-10434117" target="_top">Lighter Side Dinners at Home Bistro - Healthy Meals Made Easy</a><br /><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3014210-10434117" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><br /><div>Healthy Meals made easy that actually taste good. They have meals to fit any diet needs, including lower sodium, fat, carb or cholesterol, diabetic and vegetarian. </div><br /><div></div><div>All Lighter Side Meals have less than 500 Calories and less than 30% of the recommended daily allowance for fat and sodium. </div><div>Pictured is their: <strong>Raspberry Grilled Chicken Breast</strong></div><br /><br />Click on the link beside the picture for more information or to order some delicious meals.<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />JT<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-20938257870919535262008-12-29T08:53:00.001-08:002008-12-29T08:53:15.705-08:00Holiday Celebrations : How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/lTzyiMuHjds' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/lTzyiMuHjds'/></object></p><p>What are you going to do to keep your resolutions this year?<br />Is this information realistic and /or helpful? Comments needed.<br />Enjoy the video, be safe, and have a happy and properous New Year.<br />JT</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-50073881220411224412008-12-04T16:00:00.000-08:002008-12-04T16:10:34.991-08:00Eating Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season<a href="http://www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Resources/Handouts/HO.Holiday%20eating.htm"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276090971829673378" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pTsK1FTqhrf6PGRXGgsRl74ayttLEB4eiXDjQ62ynzQgxMko3kgQZHwxzWU64k5iKrbmiH-zXHiQvjbpVSdO51zerBDMPlPHs-DG8QMhyphenhyphenmzW9RLFRxkfgJvnJEt6HGQVRO_ldlwdzfRz/s320/Holiday+meal.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Food is an important part of many holidays, celebrations, family and cultural traditions.In fact, special occasions often center around food. As a result, many people gain a little (or a lot of) weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year. </div><br /><div>What’s to blame? Perhaps it’s all the tempting treats available during the holiday season or the pressure from family, friends, and co-workers to overeat. Maybe it’s the increased emotional eating (whether it be from holiday stress or holiday joy) or the extreme laxity with eating and physical activity regimens in anticipation for the strict “new diet and exercise plan” you’re going to start January 1st. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Regardless of the reasons, it is not necessary to avoid holiday festivities in an attempt to maintain your weight. Consider these 10 tips for fully enjoying the holiday season without gaining weight!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br />1. Focus on weight maintenance vs. weight loss during the holidays. If you are currently overweight and want to lose weight, this is not the time to do it. Maintenance of your present weight is a big enough challenge during the holiday season. Don’t set yourself up for failure by making unrealistic goals for yourself. </div><br /><div><br />2. Plan on NOT dieting after the New Year. Anticipation of food restriction sets you up for binge-type eating over the holidays (“after all, if I’m never going let myself eat this again after Jan. 1st, I might as well eat as much as possible now!”) Besides, restrictive diets don’t work in the long run. They increase your loss of lean body mass vs. fat, slow down your metabolism, increase anxiety, depression, food preoccupation, and binge eating, and make weight re-gain more likely. </div><br /><div><br />3. Be physically active every day. Often, students’ busy holiday schedules (or lack of structured schedules) bump them off their exercise routines. Physical activity, especially aerobic activities (like brisk walking, jogging, bicycling, roller blading, and swimming) can help relieve stress, regulate appetite, and burn up extra calories from holiday eating.</div><br /><div><br />4. Eat a light snack before going to holiday parties. It is not a good idea to arrive at a party famished. Not only are you more likely to overeat, but you are also less likely to resist the temptation of eating the higher fat and higher calorie foods. Try eating a piece of fruit, a small carton of yogurt, or a string cheese before you go. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is just the first 4 of 10 great tips, for the complete article click the picture or title above.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy holidays,</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>JT</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-36108248891244735532008-09-17T15:14:00.000-07:002008-09-17T15:25:21.374-07:00Health Risks Of Heavy Metals<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Metal-Screen-Test/dp/B00154DVEW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1220480783&sr=8-1"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247119529641423826" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rIF3vAe1pm_US43G3qbrGm4_MoqUJXkAkY8mzVxDCu5uOE2khL97oiKeekwOClW6Q1vAVFYqUl3kWoJPQSuo17LF3L9Xxug3X-hcPg-PhHOij8jaAAqBdu-st4wwpjTVjcp8ipcsYviy/s320/fresh_tap_water%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Like heavy metal? Think again.</div><br /><br /><div><br />We are not talking Ozzy here, but in fact heavy metals that can be very harmful to your health if found in your drinking water.<br />Severe effects include reduced growth and development, cancer, organ damage, nervous system damage, and in extreme cases, death.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Exposure to some metals, such as mercury and lead, may also cause development of autoimmunity, in which a person's immune system attacks its own cells. This can lead to joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and diseases of the kidneys, circulatory system, and nervous system.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>The young are more prone to the toxic effects of heavy metals, as the rapidly developing body systems in the fetus, infants and young children are far more sensitive.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Childhood exposure to some metals can result in learning difficulties, memory impairment, damage to the nervous system, and behavioural problems such as aggressiveness and hyperactivity. At higher doses, heavy metals can cause irreversible brain damage. Children may receive higher doses of metals from food than adults, since they consume more food for their body weight than adults.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?<br />Toxic metals can be present in industrial, municipal, and urban runoff, which can be harmful to humans and aquatic life. Increased urbanization and industrialization are to blame for an increased level of trace metals, especially heavy metals, in our waterways.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>There are over 50 elements that can be classified as heavy metals, 17 of which are considered to be both very toxic and relatively accessible. Toxicity levels depend on the type of metal, it's biological role, and the type of organisms that are exposed to it.<br />The heavy metals linked most often to human poisoning are lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium. Other heavy metals, including copper, zinc, and chromium, are actually required by the body in small amounts, but can also be toxic in larger doses.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Heavy metals in the environment are caused by air emissions from coal-burning plants, smelters, and other industrial facilities; waste incinerators; process wastes from mining and industry; and lead in household plumbing and old house paints. Industry is not totally to blame, as heavy metals can sometimes enter the environment through natural processes.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>For example, in some parts of the U.S., naturally occurring geologic deposits of arsenic can dissolve into groundwater, potentially resulting in unsafe levels of this heavy metal in drinking water supplies in the area. Once released to the environment, metals can remain for decades or centuries, increasing the likelihood of human exposure.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>In addition to drinking water, we can be exposed to heavy metals through inhalation of air pollutants, exposure to contaminated soils or industrial waste, or consumption of contaminated food.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Because of contaminated water, food sources such as vegetables, grains, fruits, fish and shellfish can also become contaminated by accumulating metals from the very soil and water it grows from.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Sip with confidence, use the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Metal-Screen-Test/dp/B00154DVEW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1220480783&sr=8-1">Heavy Metal Screen Test </a>and see if your local water supply contains any of these harmful metals.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>For more information click on the picture above.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Until Next Time,<br /></div><br /><br /><div>JT</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-78205070797210012352008-09-09T13:35:00.000-07:002008-09-09T13:45:33.280-07:00Healthy Habits Might Stave Off Depression<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-y1mN0Xa65GfXAeK5mlta9aWjn-aVQi1TOohVS_uiYlrSzkCzaI36JiIS_PvK6LvTRjtHOiO2QE7153d0Ix9Qz_BIa-c1973XAy5zNNUJFK6Iuu_A60Rz7onsEK1DRF8myMyJWhaSDTwi/s1600-h/insomnia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244125344411401266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-y1mN0Xa65GfXAeK5mlta9aWjn-aVQi1TOohVS_uiYlrSzkCzaI36JiIS_PvK6LvTRjtHOiO2QE7153d0Ix9Qz_BIa-c1973XAy5zNNUJFK6Iuu_A60Rz7onsEK1DRF8myMyJWhaSDTwi/s320/insomnia.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Maintaining healthy habits such as exercising regularly and avoiding too much alcohol not only help you look good, but such habits might also stave off depression. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>A study of more than 1,100 adults found that those who reported excessive alcohol use (an average of three or more drinks daily) at the beginning of the study were more likely to suffer from depression six years later, as were those who were overweight at the beginning of the study. And those who reported exercising for more than 30 minutes daily at the beginning of the study period were less likely to be depressed six years later. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The study's authors suggested not only that "physical exercise may be an effective element in the treatment of depression but that the maintenance of regular physical exercise over a relatively long period of time may protect against" developing depression. They suggested schools and workplaces adopt policies to make following healthy habits easier, such as offering only low-fat, high-fiber meals in cafeterias. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>[From: "Associations Between Lifestyle and Depressed Mood: Longitudinal Results From the Maastricht Aging Study." Contact: Coen H. van Gool, Department of Health Care Studies, Section of Medical Sociology, Universiteit Maastricht.] </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>For more on this topic click the title link above.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Until next time,</div><br /><div>JT</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-39379357887085802162008-09-03T14:51:00.000-07:002008-09-03T15:10:44.990-07:00Health Benefits Of Water<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPr8F9zdVI_8LtG-elnmEnjNAcraa976EXYvohEK5ao8yJt6F7ETXiLhT5gfg3AwFQsCUFKvcD7-qQLDeJ7CdtTp3Weu-SJMZBnP4nxBZc5uKNpk3W4CSQ-aEsCvuH46znbRw6nsAXv0tP/s1600-h/drinking%2520water.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241918674606110770" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPr8F9zdVI_8LtG-elnmEnjNAcraa976EXYvohEK5ao8yJt6F7ETXiLhT5gfg3AwFQsCUFKvcD7-qQLDeJ7CdtTp3Weu-SJMZBnP4nxBZc5uKNpk3W4CSQ-aEsCvuH46znbRw6nsAXv0tP/s320/drinking%2520water.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>How 8 Glasses A Day Keeps Fat Away</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Incredible as it may seem, water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. Although most of us take for granted, water may be the only true "magic potion" for permanent weight loss. Water supresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Studies have shown that a decrease inwater intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. Here's why: The kidneys can't function properly without enough water. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>When they don't work to capacity, some of their load isdumped onto the liver. One of the liver's primary functions isto metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. But if the liver has to do some of the kidney's work it can't operate at full throttle. </div><div>As a result, it metabolizes less fat more fat remains stored in the body and weight loss stops.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention.When the body gets less water,it perceives this as a threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extracellular spaces (outside the cell). This shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands.</div><div>Diuretics offer a temporary solution at best. They force outstored water along with some essential nutrients. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Again, thebody perceives a treat and will replace the lost water at thefirst opportunity. Thus, the condition quickly returns.The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give your body what it needs -- plenty of water. Only then will stored water be released.</div><div>If you have a constant problem with water retention, excess salt may be to blame. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Your body will tolerate sodium only in a certain concentration. The more salt you eat the more water your system retains to dilute it. But getting rid of unneeded salt is easy -- just drink more water. As it's forced through the kidneys it takes away excess sodium. The overweight person needs more water than a thin one. Larger people have larger metabolic loads. </div><div>Since we know that water is the key to fat metabolism, it follows that the over weight person needs more water.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Water helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to contract and by preventing dehydration. It also helps to prevent the sagging skin that usually follows weigh loss -- shrinking cells are buoyed by water which plumps the skin and leaves it clear, healthy and resilient. Water helps rid the body of waste. During weight loss, the body has a lot more waste to get rid of -- all that metabolized fat must be shed. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Again, adequate water helps flush out the waste. Water can help relieve constipation. When the body gets too little water, it siphons what it needs from internal sources.The colon is one primary source. Result? Constipation. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>But when a person drinks enough water, normal bowel function usually returns. So far, we've discovered some remarkable truths about water and weight loss: The body will not function properly without enough water and can't metabolize stored fat efficiently. </div><div>Retained water shows up as excess weight. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>To get rid of excess water you must drink more water. Drinking water is essential to weight loss. How much water is enough? On the average, a person should drink 8-ounce glasses every day. That's about 2 quarts. However, the overweight person needs one additional glass for every 25 pounds of excess weight. </div><br /><div>The amount you drink also should be increased if you exercise briskly or if the weather is hot and dry. Water should preferably be cold. It's absorbed into the system more quickly than warm water. And some evidence suggests thatdrinking cold water can actually help burn calories. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>To utilize water most efficiently during weight loss, here is a suggested schedule to follow: Morning: 1 quart consumed over a 30-minute period. Noon: 1 quart consumed over a 30-minute period. Evening: 1 quart consumed between five and six o'clock.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>When the body gets the water it needs to function optimally, it's fluids are perfectly balanced. When this happens, you have reached the "<strong>breakthrough point</strong>." What does this mean? Endocrine-gland function improves. Fluid retention is alleviated as stored water is lost. More fat is used as fuel because the liver is free to metabolize stored fat. Natural thirst returns. There is a loss of hunger almost over night.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>If you stop drinking enough water, your body fluids will be thrown out of balance again, and you may experience fluid retention, unexplained weight gain and loss of thirst. </div><br /><div>To remedy the situation you'll have to go back and force another"breakthrough."</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-12919125602895305352008-08-14T14:43:00.000-07:002008-08-14T14:52:48.617-07:00Rest and Relaxation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNemCPT-F8loiNG2-2B9hkMo4BXJC4IPYVNVbVIgFuKZZVigziWLgnEIXF_NQ8_S4zJKMng8Zh6ThXNLT8QQSTKj9Liqh3g_f98P-Ioz1Hv_M0joCFM283VwWdJZpZdSCd8ehE8MQG0gqP/s1600-h/family_table.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234494610892971058" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNemCPT-F8loiNG2-2B9hkMo4BXJC4IPYVNVbVIgFuKZZVigziWLgnEIXF_NQ8_S4zJKMng8Zh6ThXNLT8QQSTKj9Liqh3g_f98P-Ioz1Hv_M0joCFM283VwWdJZpZdSCd8ehE8MQG0gqP/s320/family_table.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br />The average family has very limited time for rest and relaxation. </div><br /><div>Actually, most Americans are not even getting an adequate amount of sleep to maintain good health. </div><br /><div>Parents usually work long hours and children are immersed in homework and extracurricular activities. Most families don't even slow down to eat. Hence, fast food has become a huge industry. </div><br /><div>Unfortunately this type of eating also compromises health. Solutions to these unending problems are hard to come by, but start by setting priorities and carving out time each night to relax as a family. Start small (a half hour) and build up to more time.</div><br /><div></div><br /><p>Tips to family relaxation:<br /></p><br /><ul><br /><li>Set priorities</li><br /><li>Set aside at least a half an hour each day to relax as a family (no work, homework, or fixing dinner) </li><br /><li>Try to do a fun relaxing activity rather than just watching T.V. (i.e. play a board game, listen to a radio show, or read a book together) </li><br /><li>Don't talk about serious issues during this time.</li></ul><br /><p>Have fun and learn to enjoy each other all over again.</p><br /><p>Until next time,</p><br /><p>JT<br /><br /><br /></p><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-84365018541522203142008-07-26T09:28:00.000-07:002008-12-09T14:52:25.027-08:00Stretching<a href="http://www.amazon.com/AM-Stretch-Health-Madeleine-Lewis/dp/B00007D00L/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1217090007&sr=8-3"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227362322450977410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYsm0DXBAIKTcySEGJaSLyWOY2nQaCTqDmj2nCiC1jEEBqyNhJT3Zy_I7lR1fml7cwAY0rsydIOJivc1KuKoLkrbpkhTzZvg99akRZ6cQk4axt5KuxSMswicX8TB7oAaWgcPLcp-6AyS2/s320/stretch+dvd.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion. Stretching activities are an important part of any exercise or rehabilitation program. They help warm the body up prior to activity thus decreasing the risk of injury as well as muscle soreness.<br />The benefits of stretching are many and have been proven through various studies over time. Stretching benefits people of all ages, and is intended for the young as well as the elderly population. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><strong>The Benefits of Stretching</strong></div><br /><div><br />According to the Mayo Clinic, the top five benefits of stretching include: </div><br /><div><br /><strong>Increased flexibility and joint range of motion</strong>:Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie your shoes or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring. Flexibility tends to diminish as you get older, but you can regain and maintain it.<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Improved circulation</strong>:Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Blood flowing to your muscles brings nourishment and gets rid of waste byproducts in the muscle tissue. Improved circulation can help shorten your recovery time if you've had any muscle injuries.<br />Better posture:Frequent stretching can help keep your muscles from getting tight, allowing you to maintain proper posture. Good posture can minimize discomfort and keep aches and pains at a minimum.<br /></div><br /><div><strong>Stress relief</strong>:Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often accompany stress. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Enhanced coordination</strong>:Maintaining the full range-of-motion through your joints keeps you in better balance. Coordination and balance will help keep you mobile and less prone to injury from falls, especially as you get older. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Until next time,</div><div>JT</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111271146288537217.post-80340378283037722342008-07-17T00:51:00.000-07:002008-12-09T14:52:25.205-08:00General Vitamin Information<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHO0QJKePi-Q4qn9kxWwibVnTcMFuWJFRDM7FBttDftwZdQwMpTh7LsUH645kPk9_NLacI6yfLpXhmClaRR-HrRm8ds9N3qqZjU-EnLLo3oHOcBbJy7VHGe-yNUV9hUCA0vHXq8RVND8n/s1600-h/vitamins-711842.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHO0QJKePi-Q4qn9kxWwibVnTcMFuWJFRDM7FBttDftwZdQwMpTh7LsUH645kPk9_NLacI6yfLpXhmClaRR-HrRm8ds9N3qqZjU-EnLLo3oHOcBbJy7VHGe-yNUV9hUCA0vHXq8RVND8n/s320/vitamins-711842.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224026410999980770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><strong>Vitamins</strong></strong><br />Recommended daily intake:<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Biotin</strong>(B-complex)<br />30 µg<br />Biotin in food and as a supplement<br />No information found<br /><strong>Folate</strong>(B-complex)<br />400 µg<br />Folate in food and as a supplement<br />Doses larger than 400 µg may cause anaemia and may mask symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency<br /><strong>Vitamin A</strong>600 µg<br />Vitamin A in food and as a supplement<br />Extremely high doses (>9000 mg) can cause dry, scaly skin, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, bone and joint pains and headaches<br /><strong>Vitamin B1 </strong>(thiamin)<br />1,4 mg<br /><strong>Vitamin B1</strong> in food and as a supplement<br />No toxic effects resulting from high doses have been observed<br /><strong>Vitamin B2 </strong>(riboflavin)<br />1,6 mg<br />Vitamin B2 in food and as a supplement<br />Doses higher than 200 mg may cause urine colour alteration<br /><strong>Vitamin B3 </strong>(niacin)<br />18 mg<br />Vitamin B3 in food and as a supplement<br />Doses larger than 150 mg may cause problems ranging from facial flushing to liver disease<br /><strong>Vitamin B5 </strong>(patothenic acid)<br />6 mg<br />Vitamin B5 in food and as a supplement<br />Dose should not exceed 1200 mg; this may cause nausea and heartburn<br /><strong>Vitamin B6 </strong>(pyridoxine)<br />2 mg<br />Vitamin B6 in food and as a supplement<br />Doses larger than 100 mg may cause numbness and tingling in hands and feet<br /><strong>Vitamin B12 </strong>(cobalamine)<br />6 µg<br />Vitamin B12 in food and as a supplement<br />Doses larger than 3000 µg may cause eye conditions<br /><strong>Vitamin C</strong> (ascorbic acid)<br />75 mg<br />Vitamin C in food and as a supplement<br />No impacts of over dose have been proven so far<br /><strong>Vitamin D</strong> (cholecalciferol)<br />5 µg<br />Vitamin D in food and as a supplement<br />Large doses (>50 µg) obtained form food can cause eating problems and ultimately disorientation, coma and death<br /><strong>Vitamin E</strong> (tocopherol)<br />10 mg<br />Vitamin E in food and as a supplement<br />Doses larger than 1000 mg cause blood clotting, which results in increased likelihood of haemorrhage in some individuals<br /><strong>Vitamin K</strong>80 µg<br />Vitamin K in food and as a supplement<br />Large doses of one form of vitamin K (menadione or K3) may result in liver damage or anaemia<br /><br /><br /><strong>Minerals<br /></strong>Recommended daily intake:<br /><br /><strong>Boron</strong><br /><strong>Calcium</strong><br />1000 mg<br />Doses larger than 1500 mg may cause stomach problems for sensitive individuals<br /><strong>Chlorine</strong><br />3400 mg (in chloride form)<br />No information found<br /><strong>Chromium</strong><br />120 µg<br />Doses larger than 200 µg are toxic and may cause concentration problems and fainting<br /><strong>Copper</strong><br />2 mg<br />As little as 10 mg of copper can have a toxic effect<br /><strong>Fluorine</strong><br />3,5 mg<br />No information found<br /><strong>Iodine</strong><br />150 µg<br />No information found<br /><strong>Iron</strong><br />15 mg<br />Doses larger than 20 mg may cause stomach upset, constipation and blackened stools<br /><strong>Magnesium</strong><br />350 mg<br />Doses larger than 400 mg may cause stomach problems and diarrhoea<br /><strong>Manganese</strong><br />5 mg<br />Excess manganese may hinder iron adsorption<br /><strong>Molybdenum</strong><br />75 µg<br />Contradiction: the FDA states that doses larger than 250 mg may cause stomach problems for sensitive individuals<br /><strong>Potassium</strong><br />3500 mg<br />Large doses may cause stomach upsets, intestinal problems or heart rhythm disorder<br /><strong>Selenium</strong><br />35 µg<br />Doses larger than 200 µg can be toxic<br /><strong>Sodium</strong><br />2400 mg<br />No information found<br /><strong>Vanadium</strong><br /><strong>Zinc</strong><br />15 mg<br />Doses larger than 25 mg may cause anaemia and copper deficiency<br /><br /><br /><br />Notes<br />- The above-stated values <strong>are not</strong> meant for diagnosis, these are mainly reference values for informational purposes.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Most of these values are based on a 2000 calorie intake for people of 4 or more years of age. This reference is applied because it approximates the caloric requirements for postmenopausal women. This group has the highest risk for excessive intake of calories and fat.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Values on labels are stated Daily Reference values (DRV) of Recommended Daily Intake (RDI). The RDI is a renewed value referring to the old Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). All values in this table are new RDI values.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Maximum values are based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) values, the World Health Organization (WHO), BBC Health values, the European Union Directive (based on FDA values) and values from various other governmental and private agencies in the USA and the UK.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Values from the World Health Organization (WHO) may be somewhat lower than those of the FDA for various vitamins and minerals. Examples of differences (WHO values to FDA values): Mg: -60 mg, Vitamin B6: -0,5 mg, Vitamin B12: -4 µg, vitamin C: -15 mg, Vitamin K: -35 mg, folate: -220 µg.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Elements that have a recommended daily intake within µg range are sometimes referred to as trace elements (e.g. copper, chromium, selenium).<br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p>I thought this might be helpful in your quest for better health.<br /><br />Until next time,</p><br />JT<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/JtTaylor" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a></div>The J.T. Taylor Cohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11541143553291473804noreply@blogger.com0