Born and currently residing in the South Bay, Spencer received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from San Jose State University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, Fresno. While playing competitive volleyball and basketball in high school, he rehabilitated several sport related injuries that sparked his interest in injury prevention, training, and rehabilitation.
Spencer takes an individualized approach to treatment and collaborates with his patients to create programs based on their goals. He incorporates a combination of manual techniques and therapeutic exercises in his treatment to improve patient function and quality of life. He hopes to educate and inspire his patients towards lifelong physical activities. Spencer is constantly improving his knowledge by staying up to date with research to better himself as a physical therapist and to enhance patient care.
Aside from physical therapy, you will most likely find Spencer spending time with his family and friends, hanging out in nature, hiking, traveling, and eating large quantities of food.
With over 25 years of triathlon racing experience competing in all distances—including Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman Coeur d’Alene and Ironman Canada
Michelle earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree through the University of California, San Francisco. Growing up in the South Bay, she played lacrosse
A native to the Bay Area, Alex received his Bachelors of Arts and Science in Psychology and Physiological Science in 2013 from UCLA.
Kevin graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology and Columbia University with a DPT. He has years of experience with CrossFit athletes, Jiu-Jitsu and various sports.


Most successful substance abuse recoveries are backed by an effective addiction treatment program. They are also usually backed by a team of experienced and caring professionals and a strong support group. However, when you first arrive in substance abuse treatment, you’re new. Thus, you have not had a chance to get to know everyone. That’s why you should give yourself some time before deciding on who are going to be your friends in recovery. While you can find life-long friendships during addiction treatment, some people may actually deter you from moving forward in your recovery.
The Importance of Having the Right Friends in Recovery
While in addiction treatment and recovery, you are vulnerable. Thus, everything and everyone around you can impact your future addiction treatment and addiction recovery journey. This includes friendships. That’s why it’s so important to surround yourself with the right people during and after rehab. This is especially true since many of the people that you will add to your support group after rehab is over will be the friends that you made while in rehab.
It really is true that you are who you surround yourself with. Thus, if you start to notice that the people that you’re hanging out with during addiction treatment or recovery are still abusing substances or are just toxic in general, you need to stop hanging out with them. Otherwise, you’ll start taking on some of their toxic traits and will likely relapse and start abusing substances again.
People to Avoid in Rehab and Recovery
Before you try to gain the right friends in recovery, it’s vital to first cut out all the toxic ones. Not every patient in a rehab facility may mesh well with you or be good for your addiction recovery journey. Thus, it’s important to know who to avoid getting too close to while attending addiction treatment at a rehab facility.
Below is a list meant to give you an idea of some of the different types of personalities you want to avoid while in treatment:
Substance Abusers and Suppliers
This should be obvious, but you need to cut out people in your life that still abuse or supply substances. This includes the people that you used to abuse substances with. This also includes the people that you used to buy substances from while you were suffering from addiction.
While you may think that you can handle having friends in recovery that still abuse or supply substances, it’s a slippery slope. Remember, you are who you surround yourself with. Thus, if you continue to hang around people that abuse or supply substances, it will only be a matter of time before you relapse. This is especially true since hanging around people who abuse or supply substances will likely trigger your desire to use drugs again.
The Thrill-Seeker Who Likes to Bend/Break Rules
This is the type of person in rehab that is still resistant to the addiction treatment process. As a result, this person goes the extra mile to bend/break the rules. Thrill-seekers in addiction treatment programs are also likely not far along in their addiction recovery journeys. Thus, following their lead will likely only leave you stagnant in your addiction recovery journey, or worse, set you back.
The thrill-seeker in addiction treatment will also likely encourage you to make bad choices, thus giving you another reason to not build a friendship with this type of individual. People in rehab that start hanging out with the thrill-seekers may even get themselves kicked out of rehab. This is because of bending rules with the thrill-seekers and partaking in the thrill seekers’ shenanigans.
Sometimes, constantly hanging out with an impulsive rule breaker such as thrill-seekers will cause you to relapse. If that happens, you’ll have to restart your addiction treatment and recovery process all over again. That’s why it’s vital that you don’t make the thrill-seeker in rehab one of your close friends in recovery.
Another person that you should avoid in rehab and throughout your addiction recovery journey is the complainer. The complainer is the person who often makes it seem as if rehab is a “waste of time,” or boring, or filled with unneeded counselors.
Complainers in rehab spread around negativity. This is the opposite of what you need to cope with your addiction triggers and achieve and maintain recovery. That’s why it’s important to not befriend the “Debbie Downer” in rehab.
The One Who Acts Like He or She Knows Everything
The person who acts like they already know everything about rehab and addiction recovery is often close-minded, self-centered, or even narcissistic. As a result, they often don’t pay full attention during rehab or take addiction treatment as seriously as they should.
People that already think that they know everything when it comes to rehab also often put down the values of addiction treatment and the rehab center that you may be receiving treatment at. This is counterintuitive for a person like you who is trying to make the most of addiction treatment. Also, constantly putting down the values of rehab spreads around negativity which, once again, is the opposite of what people need to achieve and maintain recovery.
People who are truly knowledgeable about addiction treatment and recovery know that they can never have all the answers. Thus, if you meet someone in rehab who acts as if he or she does have all the answers, that is not the person you want to take advice from or add to your future support group. That also means that this person shouldn’t be someone that you’re trying to add to your friends in recovery.
You need to surround yourself with open-minded people who won’t put down the values of the rehab center or your values. Bouncing off ideas is crucial in recovery, so a know-it-all will only deter you from making addiction recovery progress.
Someone You Are Sexually Attracted To or Are in a Romantic Relationship With
We often think of our partners/companions as our immediate and most compassionate supporters. Beware, though, as a sexual attraction or romantic bond may influence you in negative ways. How so? Well, because strong emotions in relationships can influence the fragile mental state of a person that’s new to recovery.
Also, experiencing a fight or a breakup with a romantic partner who is also in recovery can easily cause you to relapse. Thus, the benefits of having a sexual or romantic relationship with a friend in rehab aren’t worth the risk.
If you’re a hopeless romantic who values love and the idea of not including a person in rehab that you’re attracted to or sexually or romantically involved within your group of friends in recovery doesn’t sit well with you, remember that you don’t have to let them go forever. Just focus first on getting healthy and loving yourself and then venture back out into the dating world.
If later on, when you’re further in your addiction recovery journey, you reconnect and discover that the person you were romantically involved with while in rehab is stable in his or her addiction recovery journey, you can rebuild your romantic relationship.
It’s important to hold yourself accountable for your actions while in addiction treatment and recovery. That way, you will be less likely to relapse. To hold yourself accountable during addiction treatment and recovery, you need to cut out all of the people in your life that enable your substance use.
It’s important not to have enablers as friends in recovery because they won’t hold you accountable when it comes to avoiding substance use. Instead, they will allow you to use substances whenever you encounter addiction triggers or have a weak moment. Thus, over time, enablers will likely lead you towards substance use rather than away from it.
Seeking Addiction Treatment? Receive It At Florida Center for Recovery
If you’re looking to receive addiction treatment at a quality rehab facility with staff that is serious about helping you achieve and maintain recovery, look no further than Florida Center for Recovery (FCR). Florida Center for Recovery is a nationally renowned rehab center with the most comprehensive addiction treatment models in the United States.
Florida Center for Recovery also contains a top-notch staff that caters to the needs of patients. Thus, you can rest assured that you’ll receive support while attending alcohol or drug addiction rehab here.
We here at Florida Center for Recovery know how difficult the decision to receive addiction treatment is. We also know what it takes to ensure that you find your own personal path in recovery.
That’s why it’s important to find your own authentic voice and tell your own truth and embrace it. Recovery is all about living a life you don’t have to medicate away – and it’s worth fighting for, even if that fight includes fighting for the right friends in recovery.
If you or a loved one has a problem with alcohol or drugs and wants to recover with experienced addiction professionals through an inpatient rehab program, call the Florida Center for Recovery (FCR). Our trained staff is standing by to take your call and help you in any way that we can.
Dr. Balta is the Medical Director at FCR for more than 10 years. Dr. Balta is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Certified Psychoanalyst. As well, as having Psychiatric Training at The Albert Einstein School of Medicine Psychiatric Residency Program In New York City and Psychoanalytic Training at The William Alanson White Institute in New York City. While working in New York City, gained funding Grants for the treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders from SAMHSA , HRSA and the City of New York.


I am a father of six female children. They are all grown up and four are married at the moment. One of them was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. We are devastated with the news. Please enlighten the public about this problem.
Thanks Kelechi for your question. Let me provide simple anatomy information for you to understand the problem better. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). It is sometimes called the uterine cervix. The fetus grows in the body of the uterus (the upper part).
The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). The part of the cervix closest to the body of the uterus is called the endocervix. The part next to the vagina is the exocervix (or ectocervix). The two main types of cells covering the cervix are squamous cells (on the exocervix) and glandular cells (on the endocervix). These two cell types meet at a place called the transformation zone. Most cervical cancers start in the transformation zone.
Cervical cancer usually develops very slowly. It starts as a precancerous growth. This precancerous condition can be detected by a Pap smear and is 100% treatable. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV (human papilloma virus). HPV is a common virus that is spread through sexual intercourse.
Risk factors for cervical cancer include:
1. Exposure to sex at an early age.
2. Keeping multiple sexual partners.
3. Poor economic status (may not be able to afford regular pap smears).
4. Sexual partners who have multiple partners or who participate in high-risk sexual activities such as sex without protection.
5. Weakened immune system.
Most of the time, early cervical cancer has no symptoms. Symptoms that may occur can include
1. Abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause.
2. Any bleeding after menopause.
3. Continuous vaginal discharge, which may be pale, watery, pink, brown, bloody, or foul-smelling.
4. Periods become heavier and last longer than usual.
Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include:
1. Back pain and leg pain and pelvic pain
2. Bone fractures
3. Fatigue and weight loss
4. Heavy bleeding from the vagina.
5. Leaking of urine or feces from the vagina.
6. Loss of appetite.
7. Single swollen leg.
Precancerous changes of the cervix and cervical cancer cannot be seen with the naked eye. Special tests and tools are needed to spot such conditions.
1. Pap smears screen for precancers and cancer, but do not make a final diagnosis.
2. If abnormal changes are found, the cervix is usually examined under magnification.
3. Endocervical curettage (ECC) to examine the opening of the cervix.
4. Cone Biopsy .
1. Early cervical cancer can be cured by removing or destroying the precancerous or cancerous tissue. There are various surgical ways to do this without removing the uterus or damaging the cervix, so that a woman can still have children in the future.
2. A hysterectomy (removal of the uterus but not the ovaries) is not often performed for cervical cancer that has not spread. It may be done in women with advanced cancer.
1. It is very important to ensure prevention of cervical cancer through provision of vaccine to female children, practicing safe sex (using condoms) also reduces risk of Human Papilloma Virus and other sexually transmitted diseases.
2. Also limiting sexual partners as well getting regular Pap smears can help detect precancerous changes, which can be treated before they turn into cervical cancer.
3. Pap smears effectively spot such changes, but they must be done regularly. Annual pelvic examinations, including a pap smear, should start when a woman becomes sexually active, or by the age of 20 in a nonsexually active woman.


As the University of Wyoming (UW) team looks to enhance their nursing education experience, they have added a HAL 3201 high-fidelity patient simulator to their program. Limited clinical training sites, lack of qualified nursing faculty, and nurses leaving the profession because of the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a nursing shortage across the United States. Using simulation-based training will help UW train nursing students who fill the frontline provider and educator roles needed to reduce the nursing shortage.
The effects of the nursing shortage during the pandemic
Nurses fulfill an integral role in the support and delivery of quality healthcare. Hospitals adequately staffed with nurses experience decreased medical errors, lower patient morbidity and mortality, and far less job burnout than hospitals with high patient-to-nurse ratios. However, a nursing shortage has affected the U.S. since 2012, requiring 1.2 million new registered nurses (RNs) by 2030 to address the shortage.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing nursing shortage; up to one in five healthcare workers have left their jobs due to overwork, stress, and trauma caused by the pandemic . Moreover, a 2021 NSI Nursing Solutions report found the RN vacancy rate increased to 9.9% in 2020, and 62% of hospitals have an RN vacancy rate above 7.5% due to the pandemic.
As in other states, the pandemic caused many nurses in Wyoming to quit or retire early. Over ten hospitals reported critical staffing shortages by October 2021, meaning they cannot serve the needs of every patient, possibly leading to some patients not getting life-saving treatment. High patient-to-nurse ratios cause fatigue and stress, which likely results in more errors, and the quality of patient care suffers.
Travel nurses are highly sought after to fill nurse vacancies caused by the pandemic. As a result, travel nurse salaries have climbed, often earning more than staff nurses and creating an unsustainable burden to hospital budgets. Additionally, the turnover rate for staff RNs has increased during the pandemic, costing hospitals between $3.6 million to $6.5 million per year.
Many hospitals in Wyoming strained to provide care to patients during the initial surge of COVID-19 infections in 2020. Staff shortages put additional pressure on the state’s hospital system when cases surged in the summer through winter of 2021. As a result, Wyoming’s hospital association, medical society, and nurses association have asked state lawmakers to address these shortages. Until then, hospitals across the state will continue to experience declining patient outcomes.
Simulation can be used to train more nurses
Before the pandemic, nursing schools across the country worked on solving the shortage by increasing enrollment and graduation in nursing programs. Maintaining a strong pipeline of new nurses into the workforce is critical to filling vacancies. However, in 2020, baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs had to turn down over 80,000 applicants due to lack of faculty, clinical sites, classroom space, and budget constraints2.
In 2017, the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported that a nursing shortage would affect the state within a decade. Lack of funding for education and low wages for educators are critical roadblocks to training and recruiting additional faculty needed to expand nursing programs in Wyoming. Moreover, the pandemic forced universities to stop in-person clinical hours, delaying graduation for many clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers just when they were needed most.
In response, the U.S. government created several coronavirus relief funds to provide financial assistance to universities and hospitals. The Provider Relief Fund, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I & HEERF II), and American Rescue Plan (ARP) include provisions for education and training that can address roadblocks to expanding nursing programs. Among them is funding that can be used to cover the cost of patient simulators.
Simulation-based training provides participants with opportunities to learn procedural and cognitive skills in a hands-on and safe environment. The simulated session requires thinking critically, working as a team, and communicating effectively, which helps develop the knowledge and experience needed to avoid errors and ensure better patient care.
The pandemic severely limited clinical opportunities for students. However, simulation-based training can be used to supplement clinical instruction. In fact, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) published a study that found that up to half of traditional clinical hours can be replaced with time spent practicing on a simulator.
Thus, nursing programs can invest in workforce training and development tools like patient simulators and skill trainers to ensure students gain clinical hours and experience. This is especially important in areas with limited clinical faculty. An educator can facilitate clinical hours for large groups of students without depending on overburdened local hospitals.
Participants will learn and practice various clinical skills in their nursing program, thereby avoiding gaps in their knowledge and delays in graduation caused by students waiting for clinical sites and opportunities to open up. This will help reinvigorate the nursing pipeline by placing more highly-trained nurses in hospital and academic positions where they are gravely needed.
Improving healthcare in Wyoming through simulation
In response to the pandemic, the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing at the University of Wyoming has used simulation to ensure they could continue clinical hours and help rapidly train new RNs to fill staff vacancies in hospitals across the state. The allocation of scarce resources demonstrates their belief in the efficacy of this modality of training for their nursing program.
According to Sherrill Smith, Dean of the School of Nursing, “our students are entering health care settings that are more complex than ever. Our ability to use the most up-to-date simulators is crucial in helping them to be prepared to care for complex patients — in an environment that is safe and facilitates their confidence and competence.”
The HAL® S3201 will help facilitate realistic patient care scenarios for nursing students, including the management and care of COVID-19 patients. HAL supports the use of a real mechanical ventilator, and his intuitive respiratory controls allow users to adjust lung compliance, airway resistance, gasping, etc., to simulate various respiratory conditions.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory illnesses were already a significant public health issue in the United States. Infections like pneumonia accounted for about 2.8% of all hospital stays and were a leading cause of death . These illnesses can be complex to treat and can progress rapidly. However, morbidity and mortality decrease if the patient is cared for by a highly experienced care team that can quickly identify complications and perform effective interventions.
Incorporating HAL into the curriculum will allow the nursing program to provide students with hands-on experiences working in these high-stress emergency scenarios. Students apply what they have learned in the classroom and practice advanced techniques and procedures under the supervision of an experienced educator. HAL’s vitals and physical symptoms will respond to their interventions in real-time, so they experience the realities of working with time-sensitive cases.
The nursing program also uses Gaumard’s VICTORIA® S2200 and Newborn TORY® S2210 to train their nursing students on labor and delivery skills. Giving birth accounts for up to 10% of all hospital stays in the U.S.8, chances are very high that a nurse will assist in the labor and delivery process, especially those working in rural areas where lack of adequate staffing requires nurses to take on more tasks.
VICTORIA’s lifelike physiology and features allow her to simulate the progression of labor and a range of obstetric events so that nursing students can develop the assessment skills needed and recognize the signs and symptoms of possible complications. They can also monitor VICTORIA’s vital signs using real equipment, familiarizing themselves with the tools they will use in the real world.
An important aspect is that the students have the opportunity to work as a team to provide support for VICTORIA during and after childbirth and monitor the newborn immediately after birth. This helps them develop the skills and confidence needed to communicate and work effectively, avoid errors, and quickly respond to complications. Hence, students can transition into the workforce with greater ease and confidence.
Simulation helps UW address healthcare needs in rural communities
Adding HAL to the nursing program will also help facilitate training for students in the Bachelor’s Reach for Accelerated Nursing Degree (BRAND) Program, an accelerated distance-learning RN program developed by UW to provide Wyoming with additional professional nurses. Students now utilize multiple formats in their education, from online learning to hybrid courses and hands-on clinical experiences with simulators to learn and develop the skills they need to provide safe and effective patient care.
This program is especially beneficial for students in rural communities apart from the university’s nursing school campus. Traveling long distances can prevent some students from starting or finishing their education. Some students relocate to urban areas to begin their education and find employment, draining rural hospitals of valuable RNs. Indeed, only 16% of RNs live in rural areas, meaning staffing shortages have a more significant impact in these communities and are only made worse by the pandemic .
The BRAND Program allows students in rural areas to remain in their communities and acquire their degree. Dean Smith explained that UW can address critical workforce needs in these areas through clinical partnerships with rural hospitals, allowing them to “grow their own” BSN-prepared nurses without relocating the students to the main campus in Laramie, WY.
Simulation will help the students develop and hone various skills needed to address health disparities seen in rural communities. This ensures that rural hospitals have the same access to the nursing pipeline as urban hospitals, ensuring that highly trained healthcare professionals fill vacancies across the state.
The nursing program’s mission is to help students achieve success and improve the quality of Wyoming health care and beyond. The funding provided to the program is critical to its growth and ability to provide high-quality education to its nursing students. The pandemic adversely impacted nursing programs when nurses were needed the most. Despite the many challenges, UWs investment in innovative technology like simulation has enabled the School of Nursing to continue its mission and address critical needs in the state’s healthcare system. A new generation of nurses will receive training and help improve outcomes in the state and reduce the nursing shortage.
To read the full article, visit the UW News page.
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You are not alone. Anxiety, depression and panic disorders affect thousands of people here in Michigan and across the United States. Increased awareness, alternative medicine, and proper diagnosis and treatment have helped many who suffer from these conditions. In addition, medical acupuncture and Oriental medicine are proven alternative therapies that can offer consistent and long term relief to the mind and body.
Different factors may combine and interrupt the body and the soul’s natural ability to regulate and balance themselves. Emotional stress, irregular diet, overwork, genetic disorders and injuries oftentimes cause many individuals unwanted anxiety and even depression that includes:
General Anxiety And Worry
Panic Attacks And Loss Of Control
Social Phobias And Relationship Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Muscle Tension, Sweating And Nausea
Increased Irritability, Fatigue And Insomnia
Gastrointestinal problems, Discomfort And Diarrhea
Situational Depression And Clinical Depression
At Metro Detroit Acupuncture we understand that anxiety and panic disorders are very unpredictable. They also can affect patients differently; and at different times of the day. For instance, some people find that morning times, social events, and work related matters are an impetus for panic attacks. Others find it more difficult to avoid stresses at night or when being alone. For this reason, we will customize your treatment program with the perfect combination of medical acupuncture and Oriental medicine that’s right for you. This unique approach to short-term and long-term wellness is personalized to dramatically improve and balance your entire mind and body together.
For centuries, Acupuncture and Oriental medicine have carried a long and successful history of integrating and balancing the emotions and body chemistry. In addition, it provides us with the understanding that worry and grief affects digestion and elimination; while anger and fear influences headaches and lower back pain. Knowing this, we will customize your treatment program and maximize the benefits in the shortest period of time.
The Perfect Union For Balance, Wellness And Regularity
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas work in concert to help your body’s natural ability to regulate itself. Our patients find results as fast and easy as the first treatment, or sometimes with just a few Chinese herbal remedies alone. More importantly, patients do not need to stop any therapies they are currently using.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help reduce both general and complex symptoms of anxiety disorders. Metro Detroit Acupuncture offers very experienced and proven remedies that reduce the intensity, frequency and duration of many types of anxiety and depression. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine use a natural and integrated approach to successfully treat the full spectrum of clinical symptoms such as:
Reducing Muscle Tension And Pain
Eliminating Or Reducing Unwanted Sweating
Increasing Overall Wellness And Balance
Less Worry And Less Fear Of Losing Control
Reducing Pressure Over The Chest And Stomach
Regulating And Improving Digestion And Elimination
Better Sleep And Much More Rested Sleep
Increased Energy Levels And Increased Vitality
Reducing Or Eliminating Dizziness And Dizzy Spells
Eliminating Nausea And Digestive Problems
Reducing High Blood Pressure And Regulating Blood Pressure
Minimizing And Eliminating Headaches And Migraines
Metro Detroit Acupuncture offers years of experience and highly effective treatment for anxiety, depression and panic disorders. Patients find a better understanding of themselves and their bodies with our expertise in medical acupuncture and Oriental medicine; and they enjoy better overall wellbeing and improved health and wellness when compared to many Western medicines.
Get Better Today By Calling Metro Detroit Acupuncture At (248) 432-2846


The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the leading UK charity fighting muscle-wasting conditions. We are dedicated to beating muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions by finding treatments and cures and to improving the lives of everyone affected by them.
Our work has five main focuses:
We fund world-class research to find effective treatments and cures
We provide practical information, advice and emotional support for individuals with muscle-wasting conditions, their carers and families
We campaign to bring about change and raise awareness of muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions
We award grants towards the cost of specialist equipment, such as powered wheelchairs
We provide specialist education and development for health professionals
We rely almost entirely on voluntary donations and legacies to fund our work.Dedicated volunteers, companies, trusts and foundations help us to raise money to fund our vital work.


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Due to the current lockdown, it was not possible to visit the gym. While this may have made people worry about achieving their fitness goals, there was one salvation: exercising at home.
Even without equipment, you can do a variety of exercises from the comfort of your home. It has the added benefit of allowing you to create as many weird faces and sounds as you want without anyone else seeing you!
If you are a beginner at home training you are likely to make some mistakes without realizing it. This, of course, has a negative impact on your overall results. Here are five ways to maximize your home workout:
1. Choose the right diet
Exercise is important, yes, but it must be combined with a healthy diet. This means that it is recommended that those empty carbohydrates, including foods high in refined sugar, white flour, and fried junk foods, be omitted and replaced with nutrient-rich whole unprocessed plant-based foods. Also, make sure you consume plenty of water and healthy fats from oily fish, avocado, nuts, and seeds.
If you want to maximize your performance, it is recommended that you use quality nutritional supplements. You don't have to look too far as Broly Labs sells all-inclusive supplement stacks that contain everything you need.
2. Avoid distractions
If you've ever tried home work, you know that many different distractions can disrupt your flow. This also applies to training.
So try to find a place in your house that is free from interference. This can be a guest room or a terrace. Also, don't forget to mute all notifications on your smartphone – a Facebook message can quickly get you out of your workout groove.
3. Don't get too comfortable
Simply sticking to the same workout for extended periods of time may not be beneficial for everyone. As your body gets stronger and fitter, it only makes sense to expand your exercise routines regularly.
For assistance, you can seek advice from a personal trainer who will make sure you don't overdo your exercise routines.
4. Track your workouts
Combined with the previous point, you should also take the time to track your workout. This will help you understand the progress you are making on a daily, weekly, and even monthly basis.
Fortunately, it's easy to keep track of everything these days. Both free and paid fitness apps are available to help you plan routines, set goals, and stay organized.
5. Exercise in the morning
It is often recommended that you exercise in the morning. There are several reasons for that. It is believed to be more effective at reducing body fat through cardiovascular exercise, and it may also help reduce feelings of depression and stress by increasing feel-good endorphins first thing in the morning. Oh, and it can also increase your chances of getting a good night's sleep.
If you're having trouble finding time to exercise in the morning, consider exercising in the evening. Above all, remember not to skip any scheduled sessions.


Hello there! Are you a cooking enthusiast or just someone who loves preparing food for their family and friends? Whatever your reason or level of expertise, one thing is for sure – using quality ingredients is crucial for achieving tasty and healthy meals. No matter what recipe you follow or how well you cook, if your ingredients are not top-notch, your dish will not be as great as it could be. So, in this article, we will share some tips on how to ensure the quality of your ingredients, so you can create the best meals possible.
The Importance of Ensuring Ingredient Quality
When it comes to food production, ensuring the quality of ingredients is crucial. The ingredients used in food products directly impact the flavor, texture, and nutritional value of the final product. As such, food manufacturers and suppliers must prioritize ingredient quality to ensure the safety and satisfaction of consumers.
Ingredient quality can affect a variety of factors, including the taste, appearance, and shelf life of a food product. Improperly sourced or expired ingredients can result in unpleasant tastes and textures, off-putting odors, and even spoilage. This not only affects the consumer’s experience but can also harm a company’s reputation and bottom line.
Ensuring ingredient quality starts with sourcing. Manufacturers and suppliers must carefully select ingredients from trusted sources that have a demonstrated track record of quality and safety. This includes establishing partnerships with trusted farms and producers and conducting thorough inspections and tests on incoming ingredients.
Quality control measures must also be implemented throughout the entire production process. This includes monitoring and testing the ingredients as they are combined, processed, and packaged into the final product. By regularly testing and inspecting ingredients, companies can catch any issues early on, preventing contaminated or subpar ingredients from entering the production process.
Of course, ingredient quality also impacts the nutritional value of a food product. Consumers are increasingly interested in healthy and natural foods that are free from additives and preservatives. As such, manufacturers must prioritize sourcing high-quality, natural ingredients that meet the demands of health-conscious consumers.
Additionally, ingredient quality plays a crucial role in allergen management. Improperly labeled or contaminated ingredients can lead to potentially dangerous situations for those with food allergies or sensitivities. As such, it is important for manufacturers to properly label and package their products to prevent cross-contamination.
Finally, prioritizing ingredient quality is not just about meeting regulatory standards and ensuring consumer safety – it can also have a positive impact on a company’s bottom line. By prioritizing quality, companies build trust with consumers and establish a positive reputation in the industry. This can lead to increased sales and customer loyalty, ultimately driving growth and profitability.
In conclusion, ensuring ingredient quality is of utmost importance in the food industry. It impacts everything from taste and nutrition to safety and reputation. By prioritizing quality sourcing, establishing quality control measures, and properly labeling and packaging products, manufacturers and suppliers can build trust and promote consumer satisfaction, ultimately driving long-term success.
The Risks of Using Contaminated Ingredients
Using contaminated ingredients in production can lead to numerous risks which can affect the health of the consumers as well as the company reputation. The condition of the ingredients used is crucial in the food industry as they can easily be contaminated by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause foodborne diseases. These contaminants can come from various sources including unsanitary handling procedures, contaminated processing equipment, and water sources.
The risks of using contaminated ingredients are not limited to causing foodborne illnesses but can also lead to legal actions. In a highly competitive food industry, customers rely on the quality and safety of the products, and any contamination leading to illness can damage a company’s brand and prevent them from making sales. This can lead to brand damage, lost revenue, legal actions, and regulatory investigations which can affect the company’s bottom line.
The risks associated with contaminated ingredients can also affect the reputation of the supply chain it comes from. Companies often source ingredients from different suppliers and a single contamination case can destroy the reputation of all suppliers associated with that item. This can lead to the loss of business and the collapse of supply chains for the suppliers. Therefore, it is imperative for all suppliers to prioritize quality and hygiene standards to avoid contamination and prevent the risks associated with it.
Aside from foodborne illnesses, contamination can also cause spoilage and wastage of ingredients. Spoilage in ingredients can result in quality defects, product recalls, and economic losses. Product recalls can also damage the brand reputation of a company as consumers may lose faith in the quality of the products. Beyond that, landfills resulting from wastage of contaminated ingredients can cause environmental pollution, resulting in environmental degradation.
It is important for food companies to implement strategies for the management of contaminated ingredients. Checking the quality and safety of the ingredients before they are used for production is critical. Many food industries have put HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) systems in place. This system is designed to identify and eliminate potential food safety hazards before they become a problem. Ensuring a clean and hygienic production environment is also important as it helps reduce the chances of contamination.
Last but not least, suppliers, processors, and manufacturers should prioritize employee training for proper handling and processing of food products to reduce contamination. Besides, there should be effective communication between suppliers and customers for a prompt response to any potential contamination cases. Using industry-standard and approved suppliers and raw materials can also reduce contamination cases.
In conclusion, there are numerous risks associated with the use of contaminated ingredients in the food industry. Companies prioritize quality, hygiene standards, employee training, and effective communication between all stakeholders throughout the supply chain to prioritize the safety and health of the consumers and maintain a good reputation. It is of utmost importance for food companies to implement strategies and processes for the management of contaminated ingredients and maintain quality assurance standards throughout the supply chain. This will, in turn, lead to increased customer trust, reduced risk of foodborne illness, regulatory compliance, and, ultimately, a profitable business.
How to Identify and Select Safe Ingredients
Ensuring that the ingredients in our food and personal care products are safe is crucial for maintaining our health and well-being. You may be wondering, how can I identify and select safe ingredients? Here are some tips to help you navigate this important task:
1. Read the labels
One of the easiest ways to identify and select safe ingredients is by reading the labels of the products you buy. Labels often contain information about the ingredients, including their names, what they do and where they come from. Be sure to look for words or names that are difficult to pronounce or that you are not familiar with, then do some research to determine whether they’re safe or not.
Additionally, labels also indicate if a product contains certain harmful chemicals, allergens, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
2. Do your research
While reading labels is a great starting point, you should also take the time to do your research. Some companies have a good reputation for using safe and natural ingredients, while others do not. Use the internet to research products and ingredients, read reviews from other consumers, and determine which ingredients you are comfortable using. Stay informed by getting updates from consumer watchdog organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that track and report on ingredient safety.
3. Watch for warning signs
There are some signs that might indicate a product’s ingredients are not safe to use. If you notice any of the following warning signs, it might be wise to avoid that product:
- Allergic reactions: if you experience itching, rash, or other allergic reactions after using the product, stop using it immediately, and seek medical help.
- Harsh chemical smells: if a product has a strong chemical smell, this might mean that it contains harmful chemicals. Avoid products with an overpowering fragrance.
- Unusual product consistency: if a product has an unusual consistency, such as being too thin, too thick, or gritty, it might mean that there is something wrong with it or that it contains harmful substances.
- Unnatural colors: products with bright or unnaturally-colored ingredients may contain synthetic dyes or chemical ingredients.
Remember, it is important to take responsibility for your own safety, and this includes learning how to identify and select safe ingredients. By following these tips and doing your research, you can make informed choices about the products you use and keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Best Practices for Storing and Handling Ingredients
Proper storage and handling of ingredients are crucial in ensuring the quality, freshness, and safety of your food products. Here are some best practices that you should follow:
1. Label and organize ingredients properly
Before storing your ingredients, make sure to label them properly with the date of purchase, expiration date, and other pertinent information. This will help you keep track of their shelf life and prevent you from using expired or spoiled ingredients. You should also organize your ingredients according to their type, such as grains, spices, oils, and sauces, and store them in separate containers to avoid cross-contamination.
2. Store ingredients in appropriate containers and areas
The type of container and the location where you store your ingredients can affect their quality and shelf life. For example, it’s best to store spices and herbs in airtight containers in a cool and dry area, away from sunlight, to preserve their flavor and aroma. Similarly, oils, nuts, and seeds should be stored in opaque containers in a cool and dark area to prevent them from going rancid due to exposure to heat and light. You should also avoid storing ingredients near strong-smelling items like onions and garlic, as they can absorb their odors and flavors.
3. Keep your storage area clean and organized
A clean and organized storage area is essential in preventing the growth of mold, bacteria, and other contaminants that can compromise the safety and quality of your ingredients. Make sure to regularly clean and sanitize your pantry, shelves, and storage containers with hot, soapy water, and dry them thoroughly before use. It’s also a good practice to rotate your ingredients, using the oldest ones first, to avoid waste and spoilage.
4. Follow food safety guidelines
When it comes to handling ingredients, food safety should always be a top priority. Here are some guidelines to follow:
- Wash your hands: Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling ingredients, especially raw meat, poultry, and fish. This will help prevent the spread of germs and bacteria.
- Use separate cutting boards and utensils: To avoid cross-contamination, use separate cutting boards, knives, and utensils for raw and cooked foods. Color-coded cutting boards can be helpful in differentiating them.
- Safe temperature: Make sure to cook food to the appropriate safe temperature to kill any harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer to check if the internal temperature has reached the recommended level.
- Store leftovers properly: Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow containers to cool them quickly and prevent bacterial growth. Consume them within 3-4 days or freeze them for later use.
- Be aware of food recalls: Check the FDA website or local news sources for food recalls and dispose of any affected ingredients immediately.
By following these best practices for storing and handling ingredients, you can ensure the quality and safety of your food products and prevent foodborne illness. Always prioritize food safety and be diligent in maintaining a clean and organized storage area.
Innovations in Ingredient Testing and Verification
Ensuring the accuracy and safety of ingredients used in consumer products is a critical part of the manufacturing process. Retailers, manufacturers, and consumers all have a stake in quality ingredient testing and verification practices. Innovations in technology have allowed for higher levels of precision in ensuring ingredient efficacy and safety. Here are five ways that ingredient testing and verification have changed in recent years:
1. DNA Testing
One significant innovation in ingredient testing is DNA testing. Researchers can use DNA testing to identify the composition of a variety of ingredients. This technology is particularly useful in detecting fraudulent ingredients or verifying the authenticity of natural ingredients, like herbs. DNA testing can help manufacturers and retailers ensure that their products contain the ingredients they claim, preventing the use of ineffective or harmful ingredients. Manufacturers can use DNA testing to identify potential allergens that may not be listed on an ingredient label, making products safer for consumers with allergies.
2. Chemical fingerprinting
Chemical fingerprinting is another method used to ensure the safety and efficacy of ingredients. Chemical fingerprinting is a process where scientists identify specific chemical markers that are unique to a particular ingredient. These markers can be used to identify whether an ingredient is authentic or has been tampered with. This technology can be used on a wide variety of substances ranging from food to medication. Chemical fingerprinting is a non-invasive technique that does not require the destruction of the original sample. This means that companies can test and verify products without sacrificing large quantities of inventory.
3. Microbial profiling
Microbial profiling is a technique used to identify and quantify the microorganisms present in a sample. Microbial contamination can have serious health implications, especially in food products. For example, Salmonella, E.coli, and Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness if ingested. Detecting these pathogens in ingredients before they enter the manufacturing process can prevent costly recalls and protect consumers from harm. With microbial profiling, manufacturers can implement effective sanitation protocols to prevent contamination in the first place.
Spectrometry is a method of analyzing the properties of a substance based on how it interacts with light. In ingredient testing, spectrometry can be used to determine if an ingredient is pure or contaminated. The technique can also be used to determine the concentration of the active ingredient in a sample. This information is useful to manufacturers in determining the correct dosage of an ingredient. Spectrometry is a non-invasive technique that is relatively quick, making it an attractive option for companies looking to test large numbers of ingredients quickly.
5. Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology allows for the creation of a secure digital ledger where data concerning the ingredient manufacturing process can be stored. Each block in the chain records a transaction and can be linked in chronological order. As a result, the technology can verify every step of the manufacturing process, from the farm to the factory to the consumer. This ensures transparency in the process and helps to prevent fraud in the supply chain. Blockchain technology is particularly useful in verifying the authenticity of organic or free-range products, where there is a premium placed on products that meet specific standards.
The innovations in ingredient testing and verification have contributed to a safer and more efficient manufacturing process. As technology continues to advance, companies will have more tools at their disposal to ensure the accuracy and safety of their products.
As a food lover, you always want to make sure that you are using high-quality ingredients to make delicious and healthy meals. Ensuring the quality of your ingredients means being mindful of where they come from, the origin of the product, and the way they were grown and processed. Proper storage and handling are also important to maintain the freshness and safety of your ingredients. By implementing these tips and guidelines into your cooking routine, you can create dishes that are not only flavorful but also nutritious and safe for you and your loved ones to enjoy.


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Got a family history with cardiac diseases? Underwent surgery? Or thinking about healthy vacation which doesn’t happen that often?
You are welcome to choose health screening at Fonix Medical Resort based on your physical state, existing medical reports if any, and a number of days you have left until you fly back home
Health screening programs at Fonix Medical Resort last 2 days and include:
- airport pick-up
- cardiac consultation
- heart CT if needed
- lab tests, ECG, echocardiogram
- psychology consultation
- nutrition advice
- detailed personal advice
- airport transfer
If you wish to indulge yourself in skillful hands of heart specialists, physiotherapists, and dieticians, you have access to a 7-day lifestyle program.
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Assessing your cardiac health, the physicians will first measure your predisposition to cardiovascular diseases and develop a step-by-step preventive program for you. On top of the above listed services, the program offers:
- 30-minute cardio exercises
- extensive physiotherapy
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It aims at educating you about managing your body weight, quitting smoking if you do, practicing healthy eating habits, etc.
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A nerve block is a useful tool when it comes to diagnosing back pain. Your spine specialist may use a nerve block to pinpoint the source of the pain in your back, especially if he or she sees something abnormal on an x-ray or MRI. The procedure for a nerve block starts with a topical anesthetic, and then while you are under conscious sedation, the specialist will guide a needle into the suspected problem area with the help of an x-ray. The specialist will then administer the nerve block. The entire procedure only takes about five minutes, and most of our patients are ready to go home just an hour later. You’ll experience pain relief, but the nerve blocking medication will wear off in a few hours.
The purpose of the nerve block is to help the doctor determine what’s causing your back or neck pain. If the pain goes away after the nerve block injection, the doctor can develop a treatment plan with the new diagnosis. That might include steroid injections, anesthetic medicines, or other minimally-invasive treatments.
What are the most common conditions treated?
- Neuropathic pain


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WOMEN are being warned about a range of commercial breast screening services that have not been tested for their safety or accuracy.
The WA Cancer Council is concerned about the proliferation of commercial breast imaging services, accompanied by aggressive marketing which promotes these services as ‘safe’, ‘non-invasive’ and ‘comfortable’.
Professor Janet Hiller, from the University of Adelaide and Director of Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, said the concern about the breast imaging technologies is that there is insufficient, evidence of their effectiveness and safety.
“I do not believe that the commercial technologies currently being offered in WA have been shown to be effective in detecting breast cancer in women who do not have symptoms,” Prof Hiller said.
“Until evidence becomes available, women should use proven strategies for the detection of breast cancer, such as mammogram.”
The breast imaging techniques known to be in current use Perth clinics include;
- Electrical impedance which detects, records and maps differences in the electrical conductivity of cancerous and surrounding normal tissue.
- Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging/Thermography which uses infrared imaging to detect changes in skin temperature. Tumours are areas of high cell growth and metabolism, which may generate more heat.
- Thermal Radiometry (or microwave radiometry) measures the temperature of surface and internal breast tissue. Like infrared thermography, it operates on the principle that “hotter” areas may indicate areas of possible risk.
Cancer Council president Professor Christobel Saunders, a leading breast cancer surgeon and researcher, warned women considering paying for examinations using these technologies.
“The only proven and reliable screening method is mammogram and women should be wary of claims that other technologies can detect breast cancer in women with no symptoms,” she said.
“We are concerned that these clinics are targeting younger women and those with dense breast tissue or breast implants.”
Professor Saunders said women considering commercial forms of imaging or breast checks should be made fully aware of the extent of their effectiveness or potential harms.
“We are calling on the State government to regulate these clinics and ensure that they can only make claims according to peer-reviewed scientific research rather than the claims of the manufacturers of the various equipment,” Professor Saunders said.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in WA. In 2007, 1119 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in WA and 256 died from the disease.
Women with questions about breast cancer can call the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.


In case we put out emotional heart out of our body, we would be called a machine developed by God. In our materialistic world, whenever we purchase a machine, the manufacturer provides us a booklet named as Owner’s Manual which contains the system, nature and how to tackle the troubles if we come across while using the machine. But sorry! We did not get any Owner’s Manual explaining how we were designed to function and live correctly and happily.
As we grow up, our education and experiences tell us how to move on. That way, we get an owner’s manual in our individual life. Good people are there giving direction to the road to happiness.
Human beings were designed by the Creator to all function the same way. A good analogy is the hardware of a computer. We are all hard-wired the same. What makes us behave differently from each other is the way we think, feel and act, which you can call, is our software.
What most individuals don’t realize is that the power of the brain. It varies according to the chemistry of our brain. We can dramatically increase the power and efficiency of our brain by optimizing the chemistry of its cranial fluid. Let’s take it step by step.
It is critical to conceptually understand that our brain actually secretes chemicals corresponding to our positive and negative thoughts. The resulting chemistry of our brain’s cranial fluid influences all of our natural abilities and functions. This, in turn, determines how well we perform in everything we do because our brain is like a powerful computer.
The power and efficiency of our wonderful personal computer can be increased dramatically by optimizing the chemistry of our brain’s cranial fluid. This fact is very easy to demonstrate in the world of sports with athletic performance because of the mind/body connection.
For example, do you know the chemical composition of the gasoline that powers your automobile or how the engine in your car works? You know that if you turn on the key and step on the gas pedal, your car runs. If not, you take it to a mechanic to have it fixed. You know that if you put water in the gas tank, your car will not run. It is not necessary for you to become a chemist or a mechanic to drive your car, as long as you understand the basic principles. It may be nice to know the details, but unless you want to be a chemist or a mechanic is it worth the time to learn?
The same is true of our electrochemical nervous system. Higher levels of serotonin in the blood correlate to higher performance levels and that changes in behavior cause serotonin levels to change. Our mind and body function together. Athletes live and die by the performance of their bodies. From their own personal experiences, they easily relate to the concept that their negative thoughts cause their brain to secrete chemicals that immediately impair their performance. This awareness helps them to be more objective and positive when dealing with challenges. It helps them to control their emotions and increase their performance.
A good metaphor to help us understand the influence of our brain’s chemistry on our performance is a fine-tuned racing engine. Those engines, designed to run on super high-octane gasoline, sputter when using regular gasoline. This is similar to what happens when we are negative. We put low octane chemicals in our brain, causing our performance to suffer. When we are positive and operating on instinct, our brain, metaphorically, secretes super high-octane chemicals and our ability to perform excels as we enter the “zone.”
Our brain receives input through our five senses. See, Hear, Feel, Taste, Smell
Whenever we ‘see’, ‘hear’, ‘feel’, ‘taste’, and ‘smell’ something, it enters our nervous system as an electrical impulse through a neuron (nerve cell). Once the electrical message reaches the end of the neuron (called a synapse) the electrical impulse/message converts into a biochemical (called a neurotransmitter). Then, this chemical message is converted back into an electrical impulse/message when it reaches the next neuron. This process repeats itself over and over until the message reaches the brain and is acted upon.
In reality we have an electrochemical nervous system. As the chemicals change, the messages change and our brain’s performance varies accordingly. When we are positive and operating on instinct, our brain, metaphorically, runs on super high-octane chemicals. Our performance excels and we feel at our best.
It is important to realize that our electrochemical nervous system is an alternating electrical current that generates an electromagnetic field, which is infinite in nature. The strength and quality of our electromagnetic field is felt by those around us. As our awareness increases we will realize that we can’t hide our feelings from those we interact with and they can’t hide theirs from us. That’s why we have good chemistry with people we enjoy being with and bad chemistry with those that we don’t.
What is even more important to realize is that the electromagnetic field that our thoughts create cause attractor fields which affect our life and happiness. We can increase your natural abilities and happiness by consciously adjusting the chemistry of our brain’s cranial fluid. This fluid is affected by our thoughts, diet/nutrition, exercise, rest, environment and physiology.
Our positive and negative thoughts cause our brain to secrete chemicals. These chemicals, in turn, affect all our natural abilities and functions. Our thoughts have two components: facts and emotions. Every stimulus we receive through our nervous system is nothing more than a fact. However, we attach emotions to these facts. It is imperative for us to realize that negative emotions cause adverse chemical secretions and hinder our natural abilities. We may increase our awareness of the profound influence negative emotions have on our brain’s chemistry, performance and happiness and become more objective and restructure any negative emotional attachment we have to certain facts. Facts are merely facts. However, we can choose our emotional response to them.
Everything we eat and drink is a chemical, which affects our performance and how we feel. A person’s behavior changes when they drink some alcohol. In the early cave dwelling days there were no factories and no processed foods. Humans are designed to live on natural foods with the proper amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat. We need to eat wisely and in moderation without tending to be neurotic about what we eat. Our emotional state is far more important than what we eat, even though what we eat is important.
We must follow proper schedule of our working – we should fix up our priorities, we must coordinate our working with those factors which are to play an important role in our system, we must have regular meals with proper nutrients to supplement the requirement according to our work schedule/our activity. We can replace our medicines with them and we would remain happy by doing so. We should not permit any disease to begin – we must take action to prevent that’s occurrence by improving our working system and supplementing our meals with appropriate nutrients from time to time.
In the early days of time, humans engaged in many forms of physical activity just to survive. Our body is designed to function properly with physical exertion so it can remove toxins and secrete beneficial chemicals. We can understand the importance of exercise if we do when we are depressed and notice how much better we feel after exercising.
For our body and mind to function at their best, it is important to exercise to make up for the lack of physical activity resulting from today’s modern conveniences. Is 20 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week too great a price to pay for a healthy body and an alert mental state?
Sufficient rest is necessary for the body to eliminate toxins and rejuvenate itself. We usually sleep more when depressed than when we are excited and happy to be alive. While we sleep, our brain is busy processing all the information it received during the day so that it can make spontaneous decisions when we are awake.
It is therefore essential that we must have proper scheduling of our working and accord proper priorities to our tasks so that we have enough time to relax. Sometime, napping plays a very good tonic for restoring our spent energies. That can also be afforded during our busy schedules.
We must associate only with positive people. The only time we should associate with negative people is when we are trying to help them. Our stronger electromagnetic field and positive thoughts and actions will have a positive effect on them.
Researchers have found that emotions, positive and negative alike, are nearly as contagious as colds and flu. We can catch feelings of elation, euphoria, sadness and more from friends, family, colleagues, even strangers. Mood “infection” happens in milliseconds.
When interacting with a negative person, we must take extra steps to remain positive. Otherwise, we may be influenced by his or her negativity.
Our body reflects our emotional state. When we are positive and confident, we stand erect with our chest out and a smile on our face. If we just won $10,000,000 in the lottery, we can imagine how we would feel and how our physiology would respond. We may feel on top of the world. Everyone watching us will see it by the way we carry yourself.
You may imagine how you would feel and look if you lost your winning lottery ticket. If this depressed you, your eyes would be down and your shoulders slumped. Some individuals would probably feel like killing themselves for losing their winning ticket.
Your physiology works both ways. Your body reflects your feelings. However, how you carry your body affects your feelings. One of the quickest and easiest ways to improve your chemistry is to change your physiology. By taking slow deep breaths, standing tall and sticking your chest out, you automatically increase your chemistry and immediately feel better. Raise your eyes to the sky and smile right now. Do you feel a change in your energy and alertness? If you always carry yourself like a winner, you will feel like a winner.
Your thoughts, diet/nutrition, exercise, rest, environment and physiology have a positive or negative impact on your brain’s chemistry which affects how well you perform and feel. To become happier and more successful, part of the process is to consciously work on increasing the chemistry of your cranial fluid so your brain can perform more efficiently and at higher levels.
When you have positive thoughts, your brain secretes positive chemicals and increases the power of your brain. When you have negative thoughts, your brain secretes negative chemicals and decreases the power of your brain. This is a simple, but profound concept to realize. Your happiness depends on it.
In the world of sports, this is very easy to demonstrate because the mind/body connection provides you with immediate feedback. When you are positive, your performance excels. When you are negative, your performance is adversely affected. This same understanding applies to your entire life.
However, when it comes to your personal, social and business behavior, the feedback may not be as obvious or as immediate. It may take you days, weeks, months or even years, to see or feel the repercussions from your negative thoughts and actions. I’m sure that if you reflect on your life, you will know exactly what I’m talking about. Since you know the story of your life better than I do, I’m going to let you provide your own personal experiences and stories of how positive and negative emotions affect your happiness. Don’t confuse short term pleasures from external sources with happiness. True and lasting happiness always comes from within. External pleasures never last.
Your thoughts from outside stimuli have two components: facts and emotions. While you may not be able to control the facts you encounter in your life, you can choose how to respond emotionally to these facts. If you choose positive emotions, you will be happy. If you choose negative emotions, you will become unhappy. Your happiness depends on what emotions you choose to experience and how you live your life. Your own life experiences will prove this to you if you are honest with yourself.
Major Positive And Negative Emotions
Anytime you have any degree of love, generosity, praise and bravery or multiple combinations of these emotions, your brain secretes positive chemicals and enhances your natural abilities. Positive emotions make you happy; Anytime you have any degree of hate, greed, jealousy, and fear or multiple combinations of these emotions, you immediately lower your brain’s chemistry and your ability to reason and function at a high level.
Your negative emotions are the cause of most of your bad decisions, actions and unhappiness you experience in your life. The rest is caused by ignorance or lack of self-awareness. Stop and let this sink in.
Be Happy – Improve Your Brain’s Chemistry.


The best exercise for rear delts is descending sets of bent-over dumbbell flyes. Take a weight you can do 12 reps
with. Then make 3 cheated reps. Without any rest drop down a weight and take new pair of dumbbells you able to do
about 10 reps with. Continue to decrease a weight set by set doing 5-10 reps until your muscles give up. Rest about
2 minutes and make one more set, following the above mentioned technique. 2 sets are sufficient.
Reverse Pec deck machine.
Rear delt machine.
Standing cable reverse fly.
One-arm bent-over cable lateral raise.
Bent-over dumbbell lateral raise.
Incline bench bent-over dumbbell lateral raise.
Head-supported bent-over dumbbell lateral raise.
Seated bent-over lateral raise.
REAR-DELT RAISE VARIATIONS
1 STANDING BENT-OVER WITH DUMBBELLS
This basic free-weight movement is done standing while you’re bent over at the hips with your knees slightly bent and lower back arched. It allows you to use a little body English through the knees and hips to keep the weight moving. Bring the dumbbells out to your sides in a wide arc as high as you can, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
STANDING BENT-OVER WITH DUMBBELLS
2 SEATED BENT-OVER WITH DUMBBELLS
The motion here is the same as the standing version, but when you do it seated, it’s much more difficult to cheat, so this move is harder than when standing. You typically have to use less weight because you’re unable to generate as much momentum through the lower body.
SEATED BENT-OVER WITH DUMBBELLS
3 SEATED BENT-OVER ON AN INCLINE BENCH
This is another rear-delt raise variation that reduces momentum. Here, you lie on a moderately inclined bench and perform the same motion as above. Brace your feet to stabilize your body. As you complete the lift, try to keep your chest pressed against the pad to reduce momentum.
SEATED BENT-OVER ON AN INCLINE BENCH
4 STANDING BENT-OVER WITH ONE ARM USING A DUMBBELL
With your free hand holding a bench to stabilize your body, this variation allows you to focus on each side individually and correct any strength imbalances. Again, when standing, you’re also able to generate a bit of momentum through your knees and hips.
STANDING BENT-OVER WITH ONE ARM USING A DUMBBELL
5 SEATED REVERSED ON A PEC DECK MACHINE
On machines, you don’t have to worry about controlling the movement pattern, which is especially useful toward the end of a workout when you’re highly fatigued and have trouble controlling the movement arc.
This machine forces you to lock your arms in the slightly bent position, which is especially helpful if you have the bad habit of extending your arms at the end of the range of motion. This motion can also be done one arm at a time.
SEATED REVERSED ON A PEC DECK MACHINE
6 STANDING WITH TWO ARMS USING UPPER CABLES


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Many think that a vegetarian breastfeeding mother will surely lack of nutrition for herself and her baby. In fact, the nutritional needs of mothers who are vegetarians can, really, be filled with the right food choices. Come, see the food choices for nursing mothers following vegetarian.
A vegetarian is someone who avoids eating all kinds of meat and animal products, so most of his nutritional intake is limited to plants. Even so, there are some groups of vegetarians who still eat eggs or milk products.
So that the baby grows healthy and strong, nursing mothers are encouraged to eat a variety of nutritious foods. Adequate nutritional intake is also important for the mother’s energy source during breastfeeding and to help the recovery of the mother’s body after giving birth. This Nutrition Must Be Fulfilled by Breastfeeding Mothers Every Day
Because of limited food choices, vegetarians usually lack the intake of some nutrients, such as protein and vitamin B12, which are generally mostly obtained from animals. However, the need for these nutrients must still be met, especially in nursing mothers.
Fortunately, today there have been many studies that reveal the nutritional content of food, including those from plants. In fact, many plant-based foods can be an option to meet daily nutritional intake, you know.
However, breastfeeding mothers should pay more attention to whether the intake of nutrients from the food they eat is sufficient for their needs. If you are a vegetarian who is breastfeeding, here are the kinds of nutrients you must meet every day:
Protein is needed by nursing mothers and babies to build and repair tissues in the body, produce enzymes and hormones, help the growth of healthy hair and nails, help the process of bone and muscle formation, and support the growth and development of infants.
Actually the level of protein derived from plants tends to be lower than the protein derived from animals. If you are a vegetarian who can still consume some animal-derived products, you can get protein by eating eggs or yogurt.
However, if you have no meat, eggs, or milk at all, you can get protein from nuts and seeds, such as soybeans, edamame, almonds, quinoa, and oatmeal. Tofu and tempeh derived from soybeans can also be processed as a high-protein menu every day, you know.
2. Iron and zinc
Iron is needed by the body to make hemoglobin, which is the part of red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs throughout the body. Without adequate iron intake, both breastfeeding mothers and infants may experience iron deficiency anemia.
In addition to iron, zinc is also needed to maintain endurance. Zinc also plays a role in the process of tissue growth, wound healing, breakdown of carbohydrates into energy, and absorption of blood sugar into body cells.
To get iron and zinc, you can eat nuts, for example soybeans or cashews; seeds such as pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds or oatmeal; and vegetables like spinach, potatoes, or mushrooms.
Iodine is needed by the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones. This hormone plays a role in controlling the body’s metabolic rate, and plays an important role in helping brain growth and development. You can get iodine through consumption of eggs, seaweed, iodized salt, and iodine fortified cereals.
Calcium is usually found in milk or yogurt. These nutrients play a role in bone formation and maintaining bone health, as well as helping to maintain the heart, muscles, and nerves to keep functioning properly.
If you don’t drink cow’s milk, you can replace it with calcium fortified soy milk. In addition, you can also get calcium from other vegetable sources, such as broccoli, cabbage, raisins, dried apricots, or calcium fortified bread.
5. Vitamin D
The presence of vitamin D is needed by the body to maximize calcium absorption. The body produces vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight. However, this alone is sometimes not enough to meet daily vitamin D needs.
Vegetable sources that are rich in vitamin D are few, but quite a lot of plant-based products, such as soy milk, almond milk, and orange juice, fortified with vitamin D. This can be an option to meet the needs of vitamin D in vegetarians.
If you doubt you can meet your intake of vitamin D from food, you can also take vitamin D supplements. However, make sure the supplement is made specifically for vegetarians, yes.
6. Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA are very important for the growth and development of the baby’s brain. Omega-3 fatty acid levels can be reduced from breast milk if you do not meet this nutritional intake.
The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are usually found in fish. However, don’t worry. You can meet the needs of omega-3 fatty acids by eating walnuts and chia seeds, and utilizing vegetable oils, such as olive oil and canola oil.
7. Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 cannot be made by the body, so you must get this vitamin from food. This vitamin is very important for pregnant and lactating women, you know. This is because vitamin B12 plays a role in maintaining nerve health, supporting the production of red blood cells, and maintaining brain health.
Unfortunately, this vitamin is more contained in animal products, such as chicken liver, beef liver, shellfish, fish, and meat. But calm, you can get this vitamin from shitake mushrooms or fortified cereal vitamin B12. If you still consume eggs or milk, you can get this vitamin from yogurt, cheese and eggs.
The nutrients above are very important to always be in your daily menu. This is because babies under 6 months rely on nutrients that come from breast milk or formula milk only. If you do not pay attention to what you eat, it is not impossible your baby and also you are experiencing malnutrition, you know.
Being a vegetarian can provide many health benefits. However, do not forget to prioritize the nutritional needs for yourself and your baby, yes. You need to be more careful in choosing daily food.
If you are worried about not being able to meet your daily nutrition during breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor to get information regarding the right food choices for vegetarian nursing mothers.


Does eating slowly helps in weight loss?
Eating more slowly has been suggested to help lose weight. I’m of the opinion that it wouldn’t be anything major but it might help you in a way. Some research say that eating slowly helps to increase satiety. By that, there’s more time for your body to recognize that you are eating and then initiate the process of digestion than when you eat faster.
When you eat faster, your body barely starts to adjust and then you are done and it is almost like you had nothing to eat. Then you’ll want more. Take the time to savor your meals so that your metabolism will be normal and you won’t have more undigested food in your system which can end up as fat.


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