I have a lot of followers of my blog according to the statistic reports but I don't get too many comments. That is not a bad thing. I am hoping that people are getting some good information that has helped them. A few have commented that they are using some of my tips which is definetly good.
There is a poll on my blog that I would like everyone to consider taking. It is very simple. Would you like to receive a monthly newsletter to coach you to a healthy lifestyle?
My idea is to have an exercise routine that you would perform 3 to 5 times a week for the entire month. There would be progression tips so you can vary the intensity. My routines that I have developed and use can be done anywhere. All you need is a 6 foot by 6 foot area (a little more if you are taller). It can be done in your bedroom, livingroom, hotel room or even cruise boat cabin! (I am going to try and get some sailors to try out the program. If they can successfully use the program in a submarine with their busy schedules then this would work for anyone - stay tuned)
The newsletter would also have a healthy, easy to prepare meal. No tofu or turkey burgers! This would be everyday meals that can be prepared easily. I do not believe in diets. I have never dieted and I never will, nor will I advocate to a client to diet.
There will be other tidbits of information such as new health studies, supplements and other items in health news. It will be written for the every day average Joe and Jane. No fancy medical jargon or show-off fitness terms. Just plain english.
In general, I would like to provide coaching tips through a monthly newsletter to help out as many people as possible. If I can make even a small difference in a lot of lives, wouldn't that be a good thing?
Take the poll and leave me a message on this post telling me what you think. Also, sign up to be a follower of this blog. That is another new item I have added.
Till next time, be happy, live healthy.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Keep Children Away From Flame Retardants
I don't think many of us realize the dangers of flame retardants, especially for children.
The following is a short clip of information from the Environmental Working Group (ewg@ewg.org):
We just finished the first investigation of toxic fire retardants (called Deca) in parents and their children, and we found toddlers had 3 times the levels of Deca in their blood as their mothers.
That means young children in the U.S. bear the heaviest burden of flame retardant pollution in the world. Deca is a neurological and hormone distrupter, and children are more susceptible to its effects than adults.
What's a parent to do? Take these steps to protect your family:
* Inspect foam items and replace any with ripped covers or misshapen/breaking-down foam
* Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter
* Don't reupholster foam furniture in homes where children or pregnant women live
* Carefully remove old carpet because the padding may contain PBDEs.
* Have small children wash their hands frequently so they put clean hands in their mouths!
I add:
* Do not put children to bed in flame retardant sleepware
* Help babies and toddlers avoid direct contact with carpets by placing them on blankets on floor.
All these things do and will affect the health of individuals and especially young growing children. We can take better measures to eliminate the exposure.
For your best health,
Erleen Tilton
The following is a short clip of information from the Environmental Working Group (ewg@ewg.org):
We just finished the first investigation of toxic fire retardants (called Deca) in parents and their children, and we found toddlers had 3 times the levels of Deca in their blood as their mothers.
That means young children in the U.S. bear the heaviest burden of flame retardant pollution in the world. Deca is a neurological and hormone distrupter, and children are more susceptible to its effects than adults.
What's a parent to do? Take these steps to protect your family:
* Inspect foam items and replace any with ripped covers or misshapen/breaking-down foam
* Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter
* Don't reupholster foam furniture in homes where children or pregnant women live
* Carefully remove old carpet because the padding may contain PBDEs.
* Have small children wash their hands frequently so they put clean hands in their mouths!
I add:
* Do not put children to bed in flame retardant sleepware
* Help babies and toddlers avoid direct contact with carpets by placing them on blankets on floor.
All these things do and will affect the health of individuals and especially young growing children. We can take better measures to eliminate the exposure.
For your best health,
Erleen Tilton
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