Health News & Tidbits

Publisher: Health News & Tidbits Vol. No. 1 Issue No. 11 April 2009
http://healthnewsntidbits.weebly.com

Sleep Loss Hardens Arteries

According to a study published in the Journal of the
American Medical Association, sleeping fewer than 5
hours a night may lead to hardened arteries which is a
precursor for casrdiovascular disease. The risk was
lowest for those who regularly had at least seven hours of
sleep at night.

The measurement looked at calcification of the heart

arteries over a period of five years.

The National Sleep Foundation recommends a person

follow these tips:

Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule,

including weekends.

Establish a relaxing bedtime routine such as
reading or taking a bath. (cont page 2)

R & R Energy Solutions

Stop Wasting Energy
 Lower your energy bills up to 45%
 Keeps heat out in the summer &
 Contains heat in the winter
 Call for your free in home evaluation
770-591-5960 or 770-591-2243

Come Hungry Leave

LeaveHappy
Happy
In This Issue
Are you Health Conscious? Anxietyy The TTrigger
Anxiet rigger For W
Weeight Ga in
Gain
Our Light Meals Have Less Than Medical TTidbit
idbit
idbitss
15g of carbs:
Exerc ise Can Keep YYou
Exercise ou on YYour
our Feet
15g of fat: 600 calories
3130 Johnson Ferry Rd. Ea
Eatting Plan ttoo Burn Fa
Fatt andLose W
Weeight
770-640-1731
Willpow er: Wha
Willpower: Whatt Is It and How Do I Get It
Anxiety is a Trigger for Weight Gain Sleep Loss Hardens Arteries (cont from pg 1)

Here’s how to stop it -- FAST!
Sleep in a dark, quiet and cool room.
Move your muscles: Moving your muscles is an effective,
Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillow.
instant stress reliever. It actually fools your body into thinking
Use your bedroom only for sleep and romance.
you’re escaping the source of stress by circulating your blood

Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before bedtime.
quickly and moving cortisol out of your system.

Exercise regularly, but complete the routine a few
hours before bedtime.

Go slowly at meals: Research has linked anxiety

Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine particularly
to bigger portions and more belly fat. Consequently, slowing
close to bedtime.
down, savoring each bite, and paying attention to feelings of
fullness may lower cortisol levels and decreasing the amount
of food you eat.
First Baptist Church

Stop strict dieting: When your cortisol levels spike, Woodstock
your blood sugar goes haywire; first rising, then plummeting. 11905 Highway 92, Woodstock, Ga. 30188
When your brain is deprived of sugar - its main fuel - self Pastor: Dr. Johnny Hunt
control takes a nosedive, and your willpower does not stand Sunday Worship Services
a chance. The only way around this is to stop dieting and 9:30am—11:00am—6:00pm
eat three healthful meals and two snacks spaced evenly Sunday School
throughout the day so your blood sugar stays level. You 8:10am—9:30am—11:00am
won’t be hungry, you won’t be stressed about being hungry, Prayer service/Bible study
and you’ll still drop the extra pounds. Wednesday 6:00 pm
Phone:770-926-4428

Power up breakfast: Deficiencies in vitamins B & website: www.fbcw.org
C and magnesium are stressful to your body and can lead to
increased cortisol levels. You can fight this by eating a
breakfast that is high in these nutrients. Drink orange juice,
a grapefruit, or a large handful of strawberries to supply Baby & More
your body with vitamin C. Eat 6 to 8 ounces of low-fat Thrift Store
yogurt, which contains calcium and magnesium, and a whole
grain bagel or toast with a bit of peanut butter. Whole grains A Ministry of the Hope Center
are busting with B vitamins, while peanut butter contains
fatty acids that can decrease the production of stress
Non-Profit Organization
hormones. 770-517-4450
3353 Trickum Road-Suite 104-Woodstock, GA 30188

Sleep it off: The most effective stress-reduction (Located in rear of State Farm Insurance Bldg.)
strategy of all: Get enough sleep. Your body perceives Monti Price-Manager Vanessa Martin- Asst. Mgr.
sleep deprivation as a major stress inducer. A University of
Chicago study found that getting an average of 6 1/2 hours
each night can increase cortisol, appetite, and weight gain.
How’s yourLEGAL Health?
Source: Prevention •Do you have a will?
•Do you have identity theft protection?
Organizing Express Works •Do you have 24/7 credit monitoring?
Home & Life Organizing Services •
Do you have legal services?
If you answered no to any of the above we can help
Ria Lehman you for just $27 a month.
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
Make your scattered life organized Charles Fowler: Independent Associate
Phone: 678-445-4587
Website: www.rialehman.com
e-mail: expressworks2@mindspring.com Phone: 678-368-1555
website:www.getlegal.com
 Medical Tidbits Personal Touch Landscaping
Sponsored By:
Design

Installation

Irrigation

Maintenance

23 Years Local Exp.

Licensed & Insured
Buddy Simpson: General Mgr.
Cell: 770-592-5480
Office: 770-616-1083
3602 Packhorse Run, Marietta, GA 30066

“Laughter Quotes”
♦ Eating Salmon can put you in a better mood. “The best blush is laughter: It puts roses in your cheeks and
♦ The average American eats 84 bananas a year. in your soul.” -- Linda Knight
♦ Since colds and allergies respond to different thera- Laughter is part of the human survival kit.” -- David
pies determine what you have before you try to alleviate your Nathan
suffering. Comedy is a simply funny way of being serious.” --
♦ The foot is an intricate structure containing 26 bones. Thomas Edison
Thirty three joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and tendons Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making
hold the structure together and allow it to move in a variety of them puke.” -- Unknown
ways. Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.” -- Arnold
♦ Vitamin D may be an important way to arm the Glasow
immune system against disorders like the common cold report The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” --
investigators from the University of Colorado Denver School Cummings
of Medicine, Massachusettes General Hospital, and Children’s Laughter is the most healthy exertion.” -- Chistrofer
Hospital of Boston. Hufeland
Advertise in this space and a
Do You Want Healthier Coffee????
potential customer will be
ATL COFFEE HOUSE has it!!!!!!
reading your ad in May and
could be adding money to your Try a cup for Just .99 cents
Bottom Line.
Visit: http://99CentSpecial.ATLCoffeeHouse.com

♦ Reduce Fatigue & Increase Energy

♦ Boost the Body’s Antioxidants
♦ Increase Mental Clarity & Focus
For More Information ♦ Detoxify & Improve Immune System
See our ad on the Back Cover What makes our Coffee Healthier?
Ganoderma Mushroom powder, “The King of Herbs”
All information on this site is for informational purposes only. We do not mixed with Classic Cafe Brazilian Black Coffee.
diagnose, treat, cure, or prescribe any type of medical treatment. The
information on this site does not replace the advice of your medical provider.
Pete Taylor III: Owner 678-858-8990
 Exercise Can Keep You on Your
Feet and Keep You Out of the
Hospital
If you’re looking for more reasons to get your daily exercise,
here’s another good one. Regular exercise may improve
older people’s balance, according to recent research. When
you’re steadier on your feet, you may be better able to walk
without falling. Playing golf, especially walking the course,
will help strengthen your leg muscles, improve flexibility,
increase your cardio workout and your overall health. Even
walking back and forth from the cart to the ball will improve Health News Specials
your overall health.
Complete Oil Change----$17.95
(plus $1.47 enviromental fee & tax)
Exercise will strengthen your muscles, flexibility and lung 5% Off All Maintenance Services
capacity. With these improvements you will become steadier
5% Off All Parts & Labor on Repairs
on your feet, lose excess weight, lengthen the time you can
do normal activities without becoming exhausted and live a
healthier life.

The researchers who recently announced this finding compiled

the results of 34 earlier studies involving nearly 3000 older
people.
It is important that you check with your doctor before
starting any type of exercise program.
Five Small Steps - Daily decisions
that make healthy changes stick
We all know and secretly resent them. They’re fit and thin and
slip effortlessly into clothes of the tiniest sizes. Unfortunately,
I’m not one of them. For me, staying fit and maintaining a
healthy weight in middle age is an act of constant vigilance.
I suspect it’s the same for most of us, no matter how easy it may
appear to others. But this doesn’t mean we have to be marathon
runners or live on celery sticks. Small things we do every day
can go a long way toward staying healthy. Once they’re part of
of an everyday routine, they may indeed feel effortless.
− Take advantage of healthy convenience foods: Do not
feel guilty about the price. Pay extra for healthy convenience
foods. Having these healthy packages in the fridge can mean
the difference between a healthy or not-so-healthy meal.
− Schedule exercise and make it non-negotiable: The
worse excuse that you can say is, “I don’t have time for exer-
cise” . However, if you schedule it consistently it will become
just as an important part of your schedule as a business meeting.
− Don’t waste calories on bad food: Think about what you
are eating. I was on an early-morning flight to Chicago and was
served a croissant sandwich. My first thought was to eat only
half because I knew it was loaded with calories. I took a bite.
This Publication Printed By:
Minuteman Press East Cobb
For all your printing needs
contact us at : 770-641-9500
Fax: 770-641-9528
email: eastcobb@minutemanpress.com
3000 Johnson Ferry Rd Suite 101 Marietta GA
It was horrible. So I decided to eat the honeydew and
cantaloupe and skip the sandwich. Later on I had a fabulous
meal in a great restaurant and I knew I could indulge a bit
because of the choice I made earlier in the day.
− Never travel without workout clothes: When you
pack for a trip, business or pleasure, the first things that
should go into your suitcase are sneakers and workout
clothes. You will find that an early morning run or a work-
out in the hotel gym will make you more alert and energetic.
- Weigh yourself often: Research shows that people who
weigh themselves regularly are more likely to be at a healthy
weight. If you weigh yourself often you can get on top of a
two-or three-pound weight gain. But if three pounds turns
into five pounds or more, it becomes overwhelming. By the
way, according to obesity experts, daily weighing does not
promote eating disorders.
Source: Life Line Screening, Rachel Johnson,
Ph.D,M.P.H.,R.D.
 Eating Plan to Burn Fat and
Lose Weight
Today, most purveyors of weight-loss plans have let the
words “diet” and “deprivation” become nearly synonymous.
When you start thinking about reducing your gut, you imagine a
dreary patch of flavor denial and an aching belly. So naturally
you turn away. That’s what is wrong with the average diet. It
contains the seeds of its own destruction.
You can chase your extra 10 or 15 pounds out of town by
tempting yourself with eating opportunities all day long. By
keeping your belly full it’ll never occur to you that you’re on a
diet.
The fact is, you can feel beter than you do today. You can
have more energy. You can improve your long term health
prospects. You can enjoy physical activities and have better
results. Eating the right kind of food is key. Follow these 6
rules and you will be in your new land in five weeks; the land
of less weight, slimmer waist line, and more energy.

Eat 5 Meals a Day: That’s three square meals and
two snacks. This does not mean three feasts and two 900-
calorie “snacks.”

Fill Up on Fiber: Fiber is the best food you can eat
when you’re trying to lose weight. It slows your rate of diges-
tion, keeps you feeling fulller longer, reduces sugar cravings,
binds to other foods and helps hustle calories out of the body.

Put a Limit on Starch: Since1980, the average food
intake has grown by 500 calories a day, nearly 80 percent can
be attributed to carbohydrates. In that time, the prevalance of
obesity has increased by 80 percent.

Don’t Count Calories: A good diet is effortless. By
frequently eating the right foods, you’ll eliminate hunger and
control your calorie intake. Never restrict your produce intake.
You can’t eat too many fruits and vegetables, except for
potatoes.

Rise and Dine: Make sure you eat, the right breakfast,
within 90 minutes of waking. University of Massachusetts
researchers found that those who skip breakfast are 4 1/2 times
more likely to be obese than those who don’t.

Correct Exercise Program: Having a specifically
designed and consistent exercise program will enhance your
weight loss, increase cardio, improve muscle strength and your
over all conditioning.
Source: Men’sHealth
Do You Want to Live Healthier???
Contact James Hampton:
Mr. USA & IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Champion
“Helping people live healthier lives for over 30 years.”
Phone: 404-547-6797
e-mail: wearetotalfitness@yahoo.com
Willpower: What is it and how can I
get more of it? Source: Life Line Screening
Willpower is defined as self-control - as the ability to
control one’s behaviors and stick to one’s own decisions.
But why is it so hard to find and hold onto? Why are
countless weight loss and exercise regimes stagnated by the
ability to stick to resolutions? Why are those battling with
alcohol addiction or trying to quit smoking accused of lacking
willpower?
Many behaviors that we want to change, such as over-
eating, smoking or excessive use of alcohol, are complex
behaviors that involve brain chemistry. Simply saying “I want
to eat less,” ignores the complicated nature of hunger, satiety
and emotional eating. Just “making up your mind” to do
something is the first step in being successful. Following
these three steps can also help.
√ Focus on One Habit at a Time: An American
Psychological Association press release from 2006 reported
on a study showed that weight loss programs that intended to
do many things at once, such as lower blood pressure and
cholesterol and as well as reduce weight, were less successful
than those that only focused on weight.
√ Set Reasonable Goals: Another eneny to willpower
is unrealistic expectations. Setting reasonable goals is the
key to making strides to change a difficult behavior. Weight
loss requires a reduced calorie diet, but not perfection.
Aiming for a pound a week if weight loss instead of 2 is a
reasonable approach and one you can stick to for the long-
term.
√ Adopt an Attitude of Forgiveness: Lastly, adopt
an attitude of forgiveness. Say things to yourself that you
would say to a good friend. If you find yourself talking to
yourself in a negative manner, ask yourself if you would say
that to a loved one.
Will power should probably be renamed “workpower”.
Nothing without willpower happens easily, and always feels
like work.
Why Regular Massages
Are Important
Tight muscles can become spastic which will form
knots and reduce blood flow.
Reduction in blood flow prevents flow of nutrients,
oxygen and waste (toxins).
If ignored, muscle fibers waste away.
Scar tissue is painless but due to its inability to stretch
like normal muscle fibers, it can irritate nerve endings and
cause pain.
Translation: Regular Massages
makes you feel GOOD!
678-517-7178 | Channary Houle, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Serving Cobb County
 How the body takes in Far Infrared rays: People not only absorb far
infrared, but also emit it. The ancient art of “laying on of hands” is actually the skill of
releasing far infrared energy from the healer to the patient. The level of far infrared
produced by each individual mirrors their general health. As they become ill their
radiation of far infrared ( the Healing heat) goes down, and vice versa as health is
restored. That is why the use of a full body Far Infrared sauna will help the following:
Remove toxins, improve skin tone, promote weight loss, reduce blood pressure
and Muscle spasms, helps those with Fibromyalgia and strengthens cardiovascular
system.
Where can you find this Sauna?
“We know you have a choice.”
Pro Atlas Inc 15 yrs servicing N. Metro Atlanta
770-919-9948 Fully Insured. Accepts cash, check, MC, Visa
Mark Stover We also service pools, spas, billard tables and more.

Health News & Tidbits

Does your business seem like the bird and the economy the
rhino? If the answer is yes we can help.
Grow your business through ads in Health News &
Tidbits and you will reverse the roles. Contact us at
770-990-6623 or email: healthnews_tidbits@yahoo.com

It’s Spring Time! Pro Atlas, Inc

Is Your Body Still on a One Way 770-919-9948
Mark Stover
Track to Stiff Joints & Muscles

Pools - Sales and Installations for In- Ground and Above

Nikken, a 30 year old, $1 billion
Japanese Wellness Company has the products
to relieve and help prevent the following:
Muscle Spasms: Joint stiffness: Lack of sleep:
Lack of Strength: Unhealthy Water & Air
Prepare now and be ready to enjoy your
Spring and Summer activities.
Peter Gibson (Independent Wellness Consultant)
770-317-1009 ipgibson@comcast.net
Seeing is Believing ->
Call for a free demonstration
Ground, Liner changes, Openings, Closings and general
maintenance.
Spas - We relocate, carry replacement covers and parts as
well as services all brands of spas.
Billiard tables - We Relocate, Re-felt,
Recondition, and perform all major and
minor services.
We have been in business for
15 years. We are fully certified
and insured.
We are a group of profession-
ally well trained office staff and
installers.