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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Health Tips for Gardening Triggers Back Pain

HealthNFitness News: Gardening is a great form of exercise, but it can also leave you with a painful backache.

How to maintain garden without hurting yourself:

  • Use correct posture and form.
  • Warm up before you garden with a 10-minute walk.
  • Make sure all of your movements are smooth and steady.
  • Keep your abdominal muscles taut.
  • Lift with your legs (never your back).
  • Don't twist your back while digging.
  • Breathe regularly. Exhale when you lift, and inhale as you lower a heavy load.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Health Tips to Store Insulin Properly

HealthNFitness Tips: Insulin is a lifesaver for many people with diabetes, but it must be stored correctly when not in use.

The proper guidelines for the storage of insulin:
  • Insulin typically is stored in the refrigerator, but it may be more painful when injected this way. Insulin stored at room temperature will last about a month.
  • Don't keep your insulin in extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures.
  • Never keep insulin in the car, in direct sunlight or in the freezer.
  • Check the bottle's expiration date, and discard any insulin that's expired.
  • Inspect the bottle before inserting the syringe to make sure the insulin looks as it should.
  • Don't use insulin that has formed any crystals or clumps.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Health Tips to Make TV Time Exercise Time

HealthNFitness Tips: You don't have to give up television watching just to lead a more active lifestyle.

Ways to Exercise while you're watching TV:

  • Don't use your remote. Instead, get up off the couch to change the channel.
  • During commercial breaks, walk up and down the stairs, or walk around the room.
  • Work out using a resistance band.
  • Invest in a treadmill, so you can work out while you watch.
  • Iron your clothes while watching.
  • Instead of lounging on the couch, sit on a stability ball.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Health Tips to avoid Asthma Triggers

HealthNFitness Tips: If you're trying to prevent an asthma flare, avoiding things that trigger your breathing problems is a good start.

The Asthma triggers include:

  • Allergens such as tree pollen, grasses or molds.
  • Colds and other viral infections.
  • Exposure to pollutants, tobacco smoke, chemical fumes or perfume.
  • Sinus infections.
  • Heartburn.
  • Exercising.
  • Breathing in cold air.
  • Stress or strong emotions.