Health Update - Antibiotics NOT to take

Antibiotics to Avoid: Cipro and Levaquin

Cipro and Levaquin, are second generation fluoroquinolone antibacterials, that are prescribed on a regular basis by physicians. Both have two black box warnings from the FDA in reference to spontaneous tendon ruptures and the fact that both may worsen myasthenia gravis symptoms, including muscle weakness and breathing problems. Such an adverse reactions is potentially life-threatening and may require ventilator support.

Other names used for Cipro include: Baycip, Ciflox, Ciloxan, Cipro, Cipro XR, Ciproxin, Prociflor and Proquin.

Levofloxacin, a.k.a.Levaquin, Tavanic and ophthalmic solutions, Oftaquix, Quixin and Iquix. This group of antibiotics interacts with a number of other drugs and supplements and can increase the risk of cardiotoxicity, arrhythmias and anticoagulation.

Bottom Line: Read about any medications before you take them! It could save your life!

Vitamin D: the lowdown

Weight Loss - Steps to Success

Successful Weight Loss -
Steps to Success....
Finally!

Step #3 ...Think Before you EAT

Ever think about "why you ate that...(fill in the blank)"?
A lot of unnecessary calories are wolfed down because you are just throwing in food when you are angry, frustrated, mad, bored...well, you get the picture. So, before you run to the chocolate. cookies, chips, ect., during or after a stressful stituation, take a couple deep breaths and run out of the kitchen!

Also, eating quickly until you are full also leads to being overweight. So, try NOT to get soooo hungry you're "starving"
(which you know you're not. Try to eat little meals more often, to take the edge off.

Overeating is a guaranteed path to weight gain and obesity!!

by: tragerhealing.com

Weight Loss - Steps to Success

Successful Weight Loss -
Steps to Success....
Finally!

Step #2 ...Right Foods/ Wrong Foods

What's for breakfast? I'm in a hurry and I'm stressed, I'm going to make myself "feel good."
....bagel and cream cheese = 450 calories
....2 scrambled eggs with milk and butter = 197 calories.
Choosing lower calorie, nutrient dense foods will fill you up and keep you healthier than lots of starchy carbs. But, don't forget that it takes about 20 minutes for GOOD food
to make you feel satisfied. It's worth the wait! Keep those veggies coming!
written by: tragerhealing.com

Weight Loss - Steps to Success

Successful Weight Loss -
Steps to Success....
Finally!

Step #1 ...Movement/Exercise

• People who exercise regularly report 25% less muscle and joint pain as they age!
• Only 16% of Americans engage in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 5 days or more per week.

So, get off your chair and move! Make a plan on Sunday night that makes room in your busy schedule for 30 minutes of movement and/or weight training 5 days a week. Do you have a piece of equipment at home that is a great holder for clothes? Do you have a gym membership that you want to cancel because you don't use it? Is there a work out area in your office building? Well..get off it and get on it! Or, if none of the above fit your "M.O." buy some resistance bands and close the door, nobody will know you are secretly building muscle and losing fat.

You will see positive weight loss much, much, much faster if exercise is part of your life.
written by: tragerhealing.com

ANTI-AGING - NOT ANTI - FUN!

Okay, let's get this show on the road!
Tired of being tired? Have more around your middle
than you do in your bank account?
Is one of your all time goals NOT to turn out like your parents?
The, join me in getting fit, staying young and having fun!
Monday. August 31 will mark day one of the "TURN YOURSELF AROUND"
campaign, so let's get started.

Day One Goals:
1. Do some aerobic activity for 30 minutes.
2. Consume 1600 calories.
3. Avoiding wheat and sugar.
4. Drink at least 6 / 8oz. glasses of water.

Acid Foods? Alkaline Foods? What????

Easy & Better Ways to Feel Better

Osteoporosis...caused by what you DO eat?
Joint Pain? Dry skin? Hormonal Problems?
Low Energy and Chronic Fatigue?

Yes, these common ailments can now be traced back
to what you eat! So what's new you may ask? Well,
old research recently brought back to light regarding
the acid/alkaline balance of your body could be the
secret key that could unlock
healing of these ailments and many others.

When you eat a diet high in foods that create acidity in your
system, your body MUST immediately work to bring the acid/alkaline balance back. That means taking calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium from wherever it can find it (first spot, your bones). So eating a lot of dairy, sweets, coffee and animal proteins can actually create the illnesses we are trying so hard to avoid.

written by: tragerhealing.com