Thursday, December 27, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
December Cooking Video
Chocolate-Candy Cane Cookies
what you need
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
- 1 pkg. (6 squares) BAKER'S White Chocolate
- 12 hard peppermint candies, crushed
- BEAT first 4 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Blend in melted chocolate. (Dough will be stiff.)
- ROLL tablespoonfuls of dough into 52 balls; roll each into 3-inch-long rope. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets, bending top of each slightly to resemble candy cane.
- BAKE 10 to 12 min. or until puffed and set; cool 5 min. on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Melt white chocolate; drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Let stand until chocolate is firm.
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/cooking-tips/cooking-videos/chocolate-candy-cane-cookies-597.aspx
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Yoga at Desk Series Day 7
Exercises at your desk for neck pain
These exercises are a small example of the individually designed exercise programmes available at www.desktherapy.com
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Healthier Worksite Initiative
Implementing a Tobacco-Free Campus Initiative in Your Workplace
This toolkit provides guidance for implementing a tobacco-free campus (TFC) initiative that includes a policy and comprehensive cessation services for employees. It is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) experience with implementing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Tobacco-Free HHS initiative.
Health Challenge
Worldwide, tobacco use results in nearly 5 million deaths per year. If current trends continue, it is predicted that tobacco use will cause more than 10 million deaths annually by the year 2020.1Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and is responsible for an estimated 438,000 deaths per year, or about one out of every five deaths.2
Policies establishing smoke-free environments are the most effective way to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Evidence has shown that smoke-free policies in enclosed workplace settings are associated with reduced daily cigarette consumption among employees and possibly with increased cessation among employees.3
The benefits of smoke- or tobacco-free campus policies that also apply to outdoor workplace settings have been much less thoroughly researched, probably because these policies are a relatively new development. One recent study found that the implementation of a smoke-free campus policy in an office workplace that already had a smoke-free policy for indoor settings was associated with an increase in quit rates and a reduction in daily cigarette consumption among continuing smokers.4
The benefits of smoke- or tobacco-free campus policies that also apply to outdoor workplace settings have been much less thoroughly researched, probably because these policies are a relatively new development. One recent study found that the implementation of a smoke-free campus policy in an office workplace that already had a smoke-free policy for indoor settings was associated with an increase in quit rates and a reduction in daily cigarette consumption among continuing smokers.4
Unlike smoke-free indoor policies, TFC policies are not solely designed to protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke but rather are also intended to encourage employees to improve their health by quitting the use of tobacco products. Tobacco-free campuses create work environments in which tobacco users find it easier to reduce their consumption or quit altogether.5
Establishing a TFC provides employers with an opportunity to communicate a consistent pro-health message, project a positive image, and reduce tobacco-related health care costs
. Providing cessation benefits (coverage for counseling and medications) in conjunction with the policy supports the quitting process.
Establishing a TFC provides employers with an opportunity to communicate a consistent pro-health message, project a positive image, and reduce tobacco-related health care costs
. Providing cessation benefits (coverage for counseling and medications) in conjunction with the policy supports the quitting process.CDC's TFC Policy Implementation
The vision of a tobacco-free CDC began at the request of CDC Director Julie Gerberding. In response to Dr. Gerberding's directive, the Healthier Worksite Initiative Advisory Committee formed the Tobacco-Free Campus Working Group, led by the Office on Smoking and Health. This team worked with Atlanta-area labor unions to implement a two-phase TFC plan: providing expanded tobacco use cessation services for CDC employees nationwide through the Office of Health and Safety clinics in phase one and establishing of completely tobacco-free CDC campuses wherever possible in phase two.As a result of this initiative, the HHS Secretary announced in November 2004 that all HHS campuses would be going tobacco-free and that all HHS agencies would provide tobacco use cessation services to employees as part of the Tobacco-Free HHS initiative. CDC supported this effort with leadership and technical expertise. At this time, CDC also implemented the first phase and began offering free nicotine replacement medications to all interested federal employees.
In August 2005, CDC completed negotiations with Atlanta-area labor representatives, thereby enabling all CDC-owned property in the area, as well as that in other parts of the country not affected by current labor agreements, to go tobacco-free. CDC was among the first HHS agencies to implement Tobacco-Free HHS at multiple campuses across the United States.
Toolkit Components
This toolkit describes how others in federal or nonfederal workplaces can plan and implement a TFC policy and evaluate its success. The toolkit describes the following project phases:
For non-federal workplaces, consider these guidelines for a smoke-free workplace if your organization is unable to go tobacco-free. Executive Order 13058 made all federally-owned, leased, and rented Executive Branch facilities smoke-free in 1997. The 2006 Surgeon General's Report on the Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke found that workplace smoking restrictions reduce secondhand smoke exposure and smoking in the workplace.9
Note: this toolkit is simply an example of what was done at CDC. The examples and guidance provided should not be a substitute for working with your own internal policy and legal staff to develop appropriate guidelines and procedures for implementing a tobacco-free campus policy. Additionally, CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are in no way responsible or liable for guaranteeing the success of a tobacco-free campus policy established as a result of this toolkit.
found that workplace smoking restrictions reduce secondhand smoke exposure and smoking in the workplace.9Note: this toolkit is simply an example of what was done at CDC. The examples and guidance provided should not be a substitute for working with your own internal policy and legal staff to develop appropriate guidelines and procedures for implementing a tobacco-free campus policy. Additionally, CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are in no way responsible or liable for guaranteeing the success of a tobacco-free campus policy established as a result of this toolkit.
References
1World Health Organization. The World Health Report 2002: Reducing Risks, Promoting Healthy Life. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 2002. Available athttp://www.who.int/whr/2002/en/index.html.
2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Annual smoking-attributable mortality, years of potential life lost, and productivity loses — United States, 1997-2001. MMWR 2005;54:625–628. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5425a1.htm.
.2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Annual smoking-attributable mortality, years of potential life lost, and productivity loses — United States, 1997-2001. MMWR 2005;54:625–628. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5425a1.htm.
3Glasgow RE, Cummings KM, Hyland A. Relationship of worksite smoking policy changes in employee tobacco use: Findings from COMMIT. Tobacco Control 1997;6(Suppl 2):S44–S48.
4Osinubi OYO, Sinha S, Rovner E, Perez-Lugo M, Jain NJ, Demissie K, Goldman M. Efficacy of tobacco dependence treatment in the context of a "smoke-free grounds" worksite policy: A case study.American Journal of Industrial Medicine 2004;46:180–187.
4Osinubi OYO, Sinha S, Rovner E, Perez-Lugo M, Jain NJ, Demissie K, Goldman M. Efficacy of tobacco dependence treatment in the context of a "smoke-free grounds" worksite policy: A case study.American Journal of Industrial Medicine 2004;46:180–187.
5Osinubi OYO, Slade J. Tobacco in the workplace. Occupational Medicine 2002;17(1):137–158.
6Stewart WF, Ricci JA, Chee E, Morganstein D. Lost productive work time costs from health conditions in the United States: Results from the American Productivity Audit. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2003;45(12):1234–1246.
7Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cigarette smoking among adults — United States, 2000. MMWR 2002;51:642–645. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5129.pdf
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8Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cigarette smoking among adults — United States, 2004. MMWR 2005;54:1121–1124. Available athttp://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5444a2.htm.
9U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2006. Available athttp://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/sgr_2006/index.htm.
6Stewart WF, Ricci JA, Chee E, Morganstein D. Lost productive work time costs from health conditions in the United States: Results from the American Productivity Audit. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2003;45(12):1234–1246.
7Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cigarette smoking among adults — United States, 2000. MMWR 2002;51:642–645. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5129.pdf
[PDF-993k].8Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cigarette smoking among adults — United States, 2004. MMWR 2005;54:1121–1124. Available athttp://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5444a2.htm.
9U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2006. Available athttp://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/sgr_2006/index.htm.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/tobacco/index.htm
Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010
U.S. Department of Agriculture; Department of Health and Human Services.
Provides science-based nutrition guidance for Americans ages 2 and older to promote healthy lifestyles and dietary habits. Also in PDF|3 MB.
- Executive Summary (Includes Key Recommendations). (PDF|227 KB)
- Backgrounder. (PDF|40 KB)
- Questions and Answers. (PDF|358 KB)
- Selected Messages for Consumers. (PDF|165 KB)
Let's Eat for the Health of It (PDF | 1 MB)
USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, brochure provides tips for building a healthy plate, eating the right amount of calories for you, being physically active, and more.
Yoga Series 8
Intermediate Yoga Vidya Class 20 Minutes
Recharge and relax - 20 minutes of Yoga for intermediate students. Sukadev Bretz leads you into the following exercises:
Kapalabhati, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Sarvangasana (shoulderstand), Halasana (plough),
Matsyasana (Fish), Ardha Matsyendrasana, final relaxation. Demonstrated by Carlotta, yoga teacher and ayurveda therapist at Yoga
Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on
http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsmepJ4ii00&feature=relmfu
Recharge and relax - 20 minutes of Yoga for intermediate students. Sukadev Bretz leads you into the following exercises:
Kapalabhati, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Sarvangasana (shoulderstand), Halasana (plough),
Matsyasana (Fish), Ardha Matsyendrasana, final relaxation. Demonstrated by Carlotta, yoga teacher and ayurveda therapist at Yoga
Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on
http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsmepJ4ii00&feature=relmfu
Great American Smoke-Out
November 15, 2012
The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout on November 15 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk.
http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GreatAmericanSmokeout/index
Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout on November 15 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk.
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet more than 45 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. However, more than half of these smokers have attempted to quit for at least one day in the past year. As of 2010, there were also 13.2 million cigar smokers in the US, and 2.2 million who smoke tobacco in pipes.
Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. The American Cancer Society can tell you about the steps you can take to quit smoking and provide the resources and support that can increase your chances of quitting successfully. To learn about the available tools, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. You can also find free tips and tools below.
JOIN OUR STUDY
Interested in quitting? We're conducting a study to whether a new email program can help with quitting smoking. If eligible, you'll be compensated for your feedback. Click here to see if you’re eligible.
DESKTOP HELPERS
Download these great tools right to your computer. They can help you plan your quit day and help you deal with cravings.
DO YOU NEED HELP QUITTING?
Take the Stop Smoking Quiz. The key to success in kicking the habit is to create a personal quit plan. You'll know more about how strongly addicted you are, and can use this information to help you design a detailed plan based on your smoking patterns.
MAKE A COMMITMENT TO QUIT
Join the Choose You movement and make a commitment to put your health first and quit for good.
FIGHT BACK AGAINST TOBACCO
Sign up to be a grassroots advocate to support policies that keep kids tobacco-free, create smoke-free communities and help smokers quit.
SEND AN ECARD
Trying to quit, or know someone who is? Send an eCard to ask for or show support.
http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GreatAmericanSmokeout/index
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
World American Diabetes Day
TYPES OF DIABETES
There are three main types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes is sometimes called insulin-dependent, immune-mediated or juvenile-onset diabetes. It is caused by an auto-immune reaction where the body’s defence system attacks the insulin-producing cells. The reason why this occurs is not fully understood. People with type 1 diabetes produce very little or no insulin. The disease can affect people of any age, but usually occurs in children or young adults. People with this form of diabetes need injections of insulin every day in order to control the levels of glucose in their blood. If people with type 1 diabetes do not have access to insulin, they will die.
Type 2 diabetes accounts for at least 90% of all cases of diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is sometimes called non-insulin dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes, and accounts for at least 90% of all cases of diabetes. It is characterised by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency, either of which may be present at the time that diabetes becomes clinically manifest. The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes usually occurs after the age of 40 but can occur earlier, especially in populations with high diabetes prevalence. Type 2 diabetes can remain undetected for many years and the diagnosis is often made from associated complications or incidentally through an abnormal blood or urine glucose test. It is often, but not always, associated with obesity, which itself can cause insulin resistance and lead to elevated blood glucose levels.
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a form of diabetes consisting of high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. It develops in one in 25 pregnancies worldwide and is associated with complications in the period immediately before and after birth. GDM usually disappears after pregnancy but women with GDM and their offspring are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Approximately half of women with a history of GDM go on to develop type 2 diabetes within five to ten years after delivery.
Other specific types of diabetes also exist.
Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Planning Has Begun for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015
The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to focus on eating a healthful diet—one that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent disease. The next round of guidelines will be distributed in 2015.
A healthy diet can reduce the risk of major chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and some cancers.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 provides evidence-based nutrition information and advice for people age 2 and older. They serve as the basis for Federal food and nutrition education programs.
The new Dietary Guidelines provide concrete action steps to help people live healthier, more physically active and longer lives.
—HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have jointly published the Dietary Guidelines every 5 years since 1980. HHS’s Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion and Agricultural Research Service coordinate the development of the Dietary Guidelines.
Yoga at Desk Series Day 2
4-Minute Upper and Lower Back Stretch at Your Desk
Yoga teacher Rodney Yee walks you through a 4-minute routine for stretching your upper and lower back while at your desk. This is a great soltuion for office-workers with sore backs from prolonged sitting. From: http://www.gaiam.com/category/wellness-clinic/pain-relief-back-care.do
Yoga teacher Rodney Yee walks you through a 4-minute routine for stretching your upper and lower back while at your desk. This is a great soltuion for office-workers with sore backs from prolonged sitting. From: http://www.gaiam.com/category/wellness-clinic/pain-relief-back-care.do
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Yoga at Desk Series Day 1
4-Minute Neck and Shoulders Stretch at Your Desk
Yoga teacher Rodney Yee walks you through a 4-minute routine for stretching your neck and shoulders at your desk. This is a great soltuion for office-workers short on time and long on stiff muscles. From: http://www.gaiam.com/category/wellness-clinic/pain-relief-back-care.do
Yoga teacher Rodney Yee walks you through a 4-minute routine for stretching your neck and shoulders at your desk. This is a great soltuion for office-workers short on time and long on stiff muscles. From: http://www.gaiam.com/category/wellness-clinic/pain-relief-back-care.do
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Yoga Series 7
Yoga Class for Chakra Awakening - for Intermediate Students
Activate your Chakras and let the energies flow. Sukadev leads you to an intermediate Yoga Class with concentration on the Chakras and their mental powers. This One-Hour-Yoga-Class consists of: Relaxation, Om Chanting, Kapalabhati, Anuloma Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing), Sun Salutation with Surya Mantras, Navasana, Shirshasana (Headstand), Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), Halasana (Plough), Matsyasana (Fish), Paschimotthanasana (Forward Bend), Bhujangasana (Cobra); Shalabhasana (Locust), Dhanurasana (Bow), Garbhasana (Child's Pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Spinal Twist), Final Relaxation with Laya Yoga Technique, Om Chanting. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers and ayurveda therapists at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video
Activate your Chakras and let the energies flow. Sukadev leads you to an intermediate Yoga Class with concentration on the Chakras and their mental powers. This One-Hour-Yoga-Class consists of: Relaxation, Om Chanting, Kapalabhati, Anuloma Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing), Sun Salutation with Surya Mantras, Navasana, Shirshasana (Headstand), Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), Halasana (Plough), Matsyasana (Fish), Paschimotthanasana (Forward Bend), Bhujangasana (Cobra); Shalabhasana (Locust), Dhanurasana (Bow), Garbhasana (Child's Pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Spinal Twist), Final Relaxation with Laya Yoga Technique, Om Chanting. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers and ayurveda therapists at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Music by Yogi Hari http://www.yogihari.com . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Stress Relief Program Day 1
Routine for Stress Relief | The Yoga Solution With Tara Stiles
Stressed out? Tara takes us through a routine designed to relax you and help you transition from the stress of work and then remain relaxed. It can also help you sleep better.
Have a problem that needs a Yoga Solution? Tara Stiles is here to help! Leave a question, comment or video response below.
Led by inspirational teacher and "Yoga Rebel" Tara Stiles, The Yoga Solution is a weekly series that offers fun and simple ways for yoga to help improve your life. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, Tara's easy-to-follow and approachable manner will guide you towards living well every day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O79OsbeHBno&feature=plcp
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Yoga Series 6
Yoga Class with Affirmations for Development of Mental Powers
Develop your mental powers with this 20-minute Yoga Class. Synchronize your Yoga Practice with highly effective affirmations. With dynamic Mantra-Chanting with Gopiji. This Hatha Yoga Class is suited for intermediate and advanced students. Sukadev leads you through the following Hatha Yoga practices: Surya Namaskar (sun salutation), Vira Bhadrasana (heroe pose), Shirshasana (headstand), Garbhasana (child's pose), Paschimotthanasana (forward bend), Bhujangasana (cobra), Anjaneyasana (crescent moon), Kakasana (crow), Shavasana (final relaxation) with affirmation on the mental aspects of the Chakras, Kapalabhati. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video
Develop your mental powers with this 20-minute Yoga Class. Synchronize your Yoga Practice with highly effective affirmations. With dynamic Mantra-Chanting with Gopiji. This Hatha Yoga Class is suited for intermediate and advanced students. Sukadev leads you through the following Hatha Yoga practices: Surya Namaskar (sun salutation), Vira Bhadrasana (heroe pose), Shirshasana (headstand), Garbhasana (child's pose), Paschimotthanasana (forward bend), Bhujangasana (cobra), Anjaneyasana (crescent moon), Kakasana (crow), Shavasana (final relaxation) with affirmation on the mental aspects of the Chakras, Kapalabhati. Demonstrated by Carlotta and Aruna, yoga teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. More Infos http://my.yoga-vidya.org . More Videos on http://my.yoga-vidya.org/video
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