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Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-359-2289
On my home from the office, I saw a delivery van with this sign:
“A balance diet should always consist of desserts.”
I was like, “Is this a joke?” I always connect desserts to high calorie and high in fat food so how can you recommend eating desserts everyday if you want to live a healthy lifestyle.
With various coupon codes and vouchers available for restaurant deals, time will come that we will give in to those sweet delights. But then I realized that eating desserts could be guilt-free too by following some of these tips on how you can eat healthy desserts:
- Make desserts from fruits. Health experts advised that we eat at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables everyday so making a fruit dessert is a very healthy option. You can make a fruit salad made from different fruits like apple, oranges, bananas, and you can also add nuts, raisins and fresh fruit juice for added taste and texture.
- Choose the healthy alternative. If you can’t resist eating ice cream for dessert then choose frozen yogurt instead. Yogurt contains anti oxidants to wash away bad toxins from your body and at the same time, it will help you satisfy your sweet tooth craving.
- Choose Low Fat. When making your dessert, use low fat milk instead of full cream or choose low-fat cheese like ricotta and cottage cheese instead of the regular fatty cheese.
- Use other sweetener alternative. If you really need to add sugar to make your dessert, then use sweetener alternatives like honey, maple syrup, and the like.
- Make desserts at home. Instead of ordering from a restaurant, why not try making desserts at home. By doing so, you will have total control of the ingredients to use for the dessert so you can choose the healthier alternative like the ones suggested above. Search the net and you will find a lot of recipes for healthy desserts like fruit parfait, baked apples, frozen banana bites and more.
DESSERTS is STRESSED spelled backwards that is why they say that eating desserts can give an individual an enjoyable and rewarding feeling. If you worry that you are being unhealthy every time you eat dessert to make you feel good, think again as there are really ways on how you can enjoy your dessert and still be healthy.
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A new survey over more that 1000 adults in California, done by University of California at Davis, shows that 43 percent of adults have some reluctancy about telling their doctors about possible depression symptoms. The reason for the withholding this information is the patients are worried that they will prescribed antidepressants. Antidepressants have many side effects that might frighten some people away. Some of the more common side effects are constipation, dizziness, headaches, weight gain/ loss, and sleep problems. Unfortunately for some young adults antidepressants have been linked to suicidal behavior.
Some of the surveyed people responded that they believe it is not their primary care physician’s job to “deal with emotional issues,” as a reason why they do not share their depression symptoms with their doctors. Others say they are worried that a depression diagnosis will show up on their medical records and worry an current or potential employer. Others believe that the prescribed antidepressants will not be effective for them. Antidepressants have about a 60% success rate as far as making people feel better, as reported by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. About 14% of the surveyed people reported that they did not want to be referred to counseling.
Robert Bell, the researcher from UC Davis, said, “Ironically, those most subscribed to potential reasons for not talking to a primary care physician about their depression tended to be those who had the greatest potential to benefit from such conversations”
Depression can be described many different ways, but most commonly as being unhappy, feeling blue and/or sad. Depression affects 6.7 percent of the United States, and the average age of on set is 32 years old. Everyone experiences these feeling at sometime or another, but when someone is suffering from clinical depression these feeling interfere with their everyday life and for extended periods of time. Depression can be brought on by many different episodes or life events. There are several possible causes and risk factors for depression. Depression can sometimes be caused by one or more of the following:
- Childhood events (such as abuse or neglect)
- Constant stress
- Drugs or alcohol
- Disappointment at home, work or school
- Social problems
- Sleeping problems
- Prolonged pain or illness
There are a few things that a person can do to help prevent depression and they revolve around keeping a healthy lifestyle.
Treatments for Depression
It is important to see a doctor if you are having symptoms of depression for two weeks or longer. There are several self-care activities that can be done to reduce symptoms of depression. Some people use herbs like St. John’s wort, but they do have potential drug interactions, so be careful and do research before you mix herbs and prescriptions. A few of the major steps a person suffering from depression that you can take are:
- Get regular exercise
- Keep a healthy diet
- Get enough sleep
- Avoid alcohol, marijuana and other recreational drugs
- Try different relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga
Here is full list of treatments for depression, some options might work for you and others may not.
Do you hesitate to tell your doctor about depression symptoms? Or do you have any tips that work for you to help with your depression symptoms? Please share below in the comments.
Last week the Teeter Hang Ups Teeter Fit-100 Inversion Table was released to a handful of select retailers, including Better Health Innovations. I had some hands-on time with the new table when it was unveiled at the Health+Fitness Business Expo last month in Las Vegas. I also spent quite a bit of time with the folks from Teeter, including their founder, Roger Teeter. In this post, I will walk you through the new Fit-100 inversion table and describe how it compares with other tables in the Teeter Hang Ups line. I also cover other (non-Teeter) tables at the Fit-100′s price point.
This table is being launched at $289, but we are currently discounting it to $229. At this price it competes with the other budget Teeter Hang Ups table, the Fitform at $219. Going from a Teeter Fitform up to the Fit-100 for an extra $10 will depend on the features you want (mainly the bed design), but going from the Fit-100 to the $299 EP-550 is a more difficult choice. I’ll cover this in more detail below.
Teeter Hang Ups Background
First, a quick bit about Teeter Hang Ups: They have been in the inversion business for more than 30 years, longer than any other inversion table manufacturer. Teeter is the only company that demonstrates their commitment to quality by having their tables independently tested and certified to UL 1647, making them the only company with tables that carry the UL mark. Most notably, inversion products are the only products offered by Teeter Hang Ups, making inversion tables their sole focus. All other inversion tables are from companies who produce all sorts of equipment. In fact, most competing tables are produced by Asian contract manufacturers who make all sorts of products and sold in the US by marketing companies.
Fit-100 Features & Impressions
The Fit-100 carries the UL Mark, which is impressive for a table at the price. In order to have the UL Mark, an inversion table must be tested by an independent lab to a 400% safety factor and for 30,000 cycles.
“Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. We have tested products for public safety for more than a century. Each year, more than 17 billion UL Marks are applied to products worldwide.”
© Copyright 2002 Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (www.ul.com)
© Copyright 2002 Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (www.ul.com)
The Teeter Fit100 incorporates their new FitFlex inversion table bed. This is a two-piece injection molded bed that provides a rigid and secure feel while flexing enough for the user to move and stretch while on the table at partial inversion. Other tables in the Teeter Hang Ups line have either a one piece molded bed (the Flex Technology bed on the EP series), or a stretched nylon bed, like on the Fitform. 
I found the FitFlex bed to be comfortable enough, and it may provide a bit more support than the Flex Technology bed. I prefer this type of inversion table bed over the stretched nylon. In fact, many people find the stretched nylon on other tables to be extremely uncomfortable, especially those with back pain to the point where laying on a hard, flat surface causes lower back pain.
When you look at a table, it is easy to focus on the bed. However, when you are on a table I feel that the ankle clamps to be more important for the inversion experience. A poorly designed ankle clamp will feel insecure and even painful. The ankle clamps on the new table are similar to other Teeter Hang Ups ankle clamps. The foot rest portion rotates in order to adjust for larger or smaller feet, which goes a long way in providing a feeling of security and comfort. For most people, the ankle clamps on the new model will be just fine in terms of comfort and security.
Like all other Teeter inversion tables, the Fit-100 has a very smooth rotation and “controlled lock out” at full inversion. This lock out means that the table bed rotates a little past full inversion so the user can do exercises and stretches while completely vertical. The new table also has stretch handles, which is optional on more expensive models like the EP-550. These handles, located on the top of the A-frame allow the user to reach up while inverted and push with their hands to receive a bit of manual decompression of the back.
Obviously, to get the Fit-100 down to the pricing they wanted, Teeter had to leave out some features found on the next expensive model, the EP-550. Unlike the more expensive models, the main shaft is not chrome plated. The main shaft is the part that the ankle clamps attach to and it moves in and out of the bed frame to adjust for user height. Chrome is an extremely hard finish and resistant to wear caused from moving in and out of the frame. It is still a high quality (black) finish, and will not be a big deal for a users who do not have to move the height adjustment often. We do know several husband-wife users who have to adjust the height when switching between themselves. In this situation, we would recommend a machine with a chrome plated main shaft, such as the EP-550.
Another noticeable feature not on the Fit-100 are corner feet. Again, not a huge thing. I do like the corner feet on the more expensive models as they extend the area the table contacts the floor. Without the corner feet, the Fit100 was plenty stable though.
The new table comes with support material that exceeds what comes with similar priced models. However, it does not come with a DVD, which is kind of odd since the lower priced Fitform does come with a DVD. I think that this may be a feature missed by users. Our recommendation with the EP Series models is to play the DVD on a computer or TV close by while the table is being assembled. We have decided to offer our Inversion Coaching Program free of charge with the Fit-100, which should help make up for the lack of a DVD.
Teeter beats competing models with warranty (2 years for this table), but the warranty period is less than half that of the Teeter EP series.
Competing Models
The main competitor in this price range to this table are a couple models with the Ironman brand name. Honestly, I am not that familiar with the Ironman brand, but I have tried their tables on several occasions. The last I had heard, they had gone out of business and sold the name to another company. I’m not sure who is making Ironman now, but the tables are still available. A couple years ago Ironman tables had weld failure issues resulting in a recall. Most noticeably in comparison, the Fit-100 has a smoother rotation, more comfortable foot clamps, and is much less complicated. Ironman tables do not carry the UL Mark, so I presume they are not tested to the safety factors of Teeter inversion tables. Also unlike the Teeter models, they do not have the two year warranty or 30 day money back trial period (we extend this to 90 days for any Teeter models sold through our Better Health Innovations site).
Purchasing any Teeter Inversion Table through our Better Health Innovations site, you will receive several upgrades our competitors simply can not match, such as our 90 day personal coaching program, 90 day return period, price guarantee, and more. Click Here For Details
Deciding between the Fit-100 and the EP-550 is a bit more tricky. This is a bit like comparing a high-end Toyota to a Lexus. Both are world-class quality, and while you won’t be disappointed with the lower cost option, you won’t get the features of the higher-end model. So, here’s some basic guidance:
If you absolutely can not afford a $299 Teeter EP-550, then go with the Fit100. You won’t be disappointed, and your back will thank you for years.
If you plan on using the table a couple times a day on a regular basis, or if there is more than one person in the household using the table, then try to stretch to a Teeter EP-550.I would feel more comfortable using an EP-series table for heavy regular use, especially with the longer five year warranty period of the EP-550 versus the two year warranty on the Fit-100.
Teeter FIT 100: What You Need To Know
- Teeter’s Budget Inversion Table ($229)
- Very smooth and stable inversion
- UL Tested and Certified for Medical Equipment and to the UL inversion table standard
- 2 Year Warranty
- A good buy, but go with the EP-550 if you can.
Bottom line: The Fit-100 is a great table, especially for the price.
Remember that purchasing any Teeter Inversion Table through our Better Health Innovations site, you will receive several upgrades our competitors simply can not match, such as our 90 day personal coaching program, 90 day return period, price guarantee, and more.
If you have any questions about the any of the Teeter inversion tables, please give us a call/email. If you would like a to share your questions or experiences, please leave a comment below!
Almost all of us have eaten olive oil, but do you know how wonderfully versatile it is? Not only are there enormous health benefits that come from adding olive oil to the diet, there are dozens of additional uses in skin care, hair care, soaps, and even cleaning and lubricating items around the house.
Olive oil is a rich source of vitamins A, B-1, B-2, C, D, E and K, iron and Omega-9 (oleic acid;) as well as antioxidants. Extra virgin olive oil contains the most beneficial compounds, followed by virgin olive oil; and these are the only grades that should be used in foods or applied to the body if you want to receive the most benefit.
Here are five ways olive oil can transform your health and beauty that you may not have been aware of…
Skin Care – Olive oil is a wonderful oil for use in massage oils or for moisturizing and the vitamin E it contains minimizes the severity of scars and stretch marks. It penetrates deep into the skin, and the antioxidants it contains help to repair and renew the skin damage caused by overexposure to the sun and modern environmental hazards like air pollution and fast food. Its anti-inflammatory properties also make it an excellent treatment for inflammatory skin problems like eczema and psoriasis.
Hair Care – Olive oil is one of the best oils available to use in hot oil treatments for deep conditioning. It also helps to control dandruff and prevent hair loss, as well as being used as a treatment for lice. Olive oil also promotes healthy hair growth by unblocking pores and stimulating the circulation of blood around the scalp.
Heart Health – Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which are known to reduce LDL cholesterol. They are also thought to normalize blood clotting and increase the elasticity of the blood vessels, both of which reduce the chances of heart attack and stroke. In addition, recent studies suggest that monounsaturated fatty acids help to normalize insulin levels and benefit blood sugar control. Since uncontrolled diabetes is a major risk factor for both heart attacks and strokes, this is an extra benefit to your heart. Finally, a recent study reported in Science Daily states that olive oil “change(s) how genes associated with atherosclerosis function.”
Cancer - The high levels of antioxidants in olive oil can help prevent forms of cancer caused by oxidative stress. Those with more antioxidants in their diets have been shown to have lowered chances of getting many forms of cancer, including skin cancer.
Inflammation – Olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties, and helps to reduce inflammation used both internally and externally. It is excellent as a base oil for aromatherapy products designed to relieve pain and inflammation.
Daisy Raybould has a passion for solving health problems the way nature intended. She, along with a number of fellow natural health enthusiasts, share their tips, secrets and recipes designed to help you obtain perfect health using the power of nature’s wonders at RevitaliseYourHealth.com
Hormonal Imbalance is probably something that you have heard from your Health class in high school, regardless whether you were scared about its potential effect in your life, it is best to have a brief yet thorough understanding of what it’s about and methods as well as alternatives to have the imbalance corrected.
Hormonal Imbalance is a condition where there is either so much or so little of certain hormone in the body. Hormones act like messengers, they travel through the bloodstreams to the tissues and the organs; they are produced in the Endocrine glands. Most of the symptoms that a person has hormonal imbalance are hot flushes, irritability, tiredness, anxiety and trouble sleeping. Some people have signs of PMS, andropause or menopause.
The Nature’s Way
Although there are already highly modernized schemes to cover the problem of hormonal imbalance, some people would still want to resort to using natural methods. And when it comes to natural solutions, omega-3 can create big differences so long as it is taken regularly and properly.
In trying to address issues with hormonal imbalance, omega-3 will definitely of big help. Along with omega-6 essential fatty acids, these two will aid in keeping the hormonal balance in your body. Omega-3 fatty acids are elements that our body cannot produce, therefore we have to consume them or take omega-3 supplements. The most common sources for omega-3 are fishes, the likes of tuna, mackerel and sardines; they are the most abundant sources because the essential DHA and EPA are directly given to your body and there will be no need for you system to break it down to get the essential part. However flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are also good sources as well. Just make sure that you consume a total of 300 mg. of omega-3 DHA and another 300 mg. EPA. Omega-6 is likewise important to keep the hormones balanced, as such 100 mg. of this will be enough.
A Change of Lifestyle, A Change of Heart
By incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into your diet and your body, you enable the fats to create healthy, flexible and responsive cell membranes that accommodates cells in a rather more convenient and easy way. While such is the primary health benefit of fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids likewise help in the body by ensuring that the cellular receptor sites are repaired, in good condition and will work in optimal force anytime.
If you already feel some symptoms, immediately change your diet and alter your lifestyle. As early as the first sign, think if you are living a healthy life. Your hormones will most likely be in a good and balanced condition so long as you lead a healthy living. Try your best to keep away from chemicals that may hinder your hormones from working properly. Cut down the dairy products and meat consumption little by little so your body will be able to adjust. These two food groups are known to have high level of chemicals stored in the animal fats and may create very bad effect on your hormones.
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