There are over 300 million cell phones in use. What is the non-ionizing radiation risk of holding these high powered mini-computers to your head? A leading industry study recently said there isn't enough information to say it is unsafe. However, if you look at the results you will notice that cell phone users of 10+ years had double the rate of glioma, a type of brain tumor. The public generally assumes that if a device is put on the market, it is tested for safety. This is not the case. There is no way to know for certain that a cell phone is safe. Environmental factors take decades to appear. "The latency period or time between exposure and recognition of a tumor is around 20 years, sometimes longer." There have been no studies on children or teens. A maturing child's skull and membrane is not as dense as an adults and they have less protection from radiation. The Cell Phone lobby knows this. It is strong. It would crash the industry for the public to consider a cell phone is unsafe. They are happy to wait this out and sell, sell, sell. But they do protect themselves. Most companies offer you a FREE headset to use with the device. In their manuals, if you read the fine print, you will see that the manufacturers do not advise that you hold a cell phone to your head, or even on your body. The iPhone 4 manual recommends that for voice call the phone should be
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The Sex Post I and The Sex Post II are two of the most popular posts on this site. It's ironic because when I first posted The Sex Post, which is purely factual not titillating, no one read it. Well, the times are a changin'. The Sex Post III is about orgasm. What are the Two Types of orgasm a woman can have? What has more never ending the clitoris or the penis? What is a non-genital orgasm? Can dead people orgasm? How much sperm will a man ejaculate over his lifetime? Read on and find out.... Graphic by Medical Insurance.org
I understand the value of Personal Training. Everyone can benefit from an outside pair of eyes to analyze your program and provide expert advice. There are no professional or accomplished athletes who do not have access to a team or stable of coaches. Without the guidance of personal trainers in my Life, I don't know where I would be. These are considerations I have learned along my fitness journey. Living a healthy lifestyle is about balance, discipline and authenticity. Money is a means to an end, not THE END. Are you using your finances to further perpetuate your resistance to take action? Money is never the deciding factor in re-inventing yourself. It is an excuse that further postpones action. If I were to comb over someone's finances I am sure I could subtract enough Starbuck's coffees, alcoholic beverages, dining expenses, cable services, vacations, cab rides, cell phone services, and other self-soothing vices to cover a year of personal training. Commit first and then set your budget. You then have power to seek options. What drives you? Do you like yourself? This is not an answer for the public. This is how you feel about yourself in your quietest moments. If you are an unhappy person, losing weight, impressing everyone at the high school reunion, and/or six-pack abs will not fill the void. It will only have you on the path of self-exploitation. Heed the messaging underneath the conversations you have with yourself. There is a subtle power play going on. What is your personal commitment to
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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month This month galvanize your fitness. Depending on your hemisphere Summer is either right around the corner or Winter is looming near. Either way, there is so much to do outdoors. Get in Shape. The President's Council on Exercise has a great website offering tons of useful information. 1. Sign a Contract to Get Active. 2. Take an Adult Fitness Test - Aerobic Endurance - Muscular strength and endurance - Flexibility - Body composition 3. Get Active Outside. You can garden, do a fun run, or go for a bike ride. Look in your local paper for free and low fee weekend activities. They are more plentiful than you think. 4. Become Familiar with the Physical Activity Guidelines for All Americans. Learn the General guidelines for - Children - Adults - Seniors - Adults with Disabilitites - People With Chronic Medical Conditions - Post-Partum Depression 5. If you are Parent or Educator use the FREE resources and tools at your disposal.
I always try to finish anything I begin. Why? I have a long history of not finishing what I have begun. I got sick of myself. Whether I used the following rationales... - bored - angry - frustrated - scared - fired - apathetic - sabotage - tempted by a better offer ... it's all the same. Regardless of justification, excuse or reason, an incomplete task is an incomplete task. When you are accustomed to not finishing what you start, it will become normal. You will always give yourself a pass. Losers will love you and become your "lack of support" group. Now surrounded by underachievers, you won't even register the disappointment of those around you. Until one day, hopefully, you also get sick of yourself. As a dyed in the wool procrastinator and reformed quitter, here are some tips that work for me NOW. These are good tips whether it be an athletic goal, a diet, a job search or an educational challenge. Copy them today because we both know you won't do it tomorrow. 1. Create a genuine Intention. You must believe in what you are doing no matter how small. I perpetually hear people embarking upon a journey for "shits and giggles" or simply wanting a new "experience." I've been there. I get it. What I will say is "if you don't know why you are doing anything you will find yourself lost in the world." In my opinion, this is a misdirected and lazy way to approach your Life. Doing nothing, getting mugged, being stranded in the bush
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Part 1: Skin Cancer & Sun Protection Part 2: Skin Care: Sunscreen vs Sun Protection, UVA vs UVB Rays The Skin Care Series continues... Sunscreen 101 I have compiled the information from a various sources and have credited each if you wish to read more. Here's what the basics you want to know. - Sunscreens are designed to remain at original strength for up to three years. This means you can use leftover sunscreen from one summer to the next. Be sure to check your expiration dates. - There is no such thing as waterproof sunscreen. The FDA no longer allows manufacturers to advertise that either. Physical vs Chemical Sunscreens • Physical sunscreens reflect light away from the skin while chemical sunscreens undergo a chemical reaction or change in structure to absorb the light. • Physical sunscreens are associated with less irritation and allergic reactions, but can feel much heavier on your skin and impart a white cast to skin. • Chemical sunscreens have been found to absorb into skin so much that they've been found in urine samples, which means it was in the blood stream. While no one has found any ill effects from this, pediatricians don't recommend the use of chemical sunscreens in children under 2 years of age (when the brain is doing most of its development), and it might be a good idea to avoid them if you're pregnant as well. • The physical sunscreens are Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Everything else is a chemical sunscreen. Read More in a great article: 15 Minute Beauty
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Continuing a series of article about Skin Care & Health, this article is addressing FDA guidelines, Sun Protection strategy and the toxic chemicals in Sun Block that you need to avoid. If you have skin and step into the sunlight at any time, you should read it and recommend it to a friend. I have been doing extensive research into sunblock and the news is shocking. Basically, it is a twisted maze of misleading information and false security. Can you depend on the FDA to protect you? Yes and No. The Food and Drug Administration first issued draft sunscreen regulations in 1978. In 2007, the FDA began working on legislation to update those guidelines. May 2011, we are still waiting for finalization of the new rules on sunscreen regulations. When published the new rules won't take effect for one year or until 2012. Once the legislation is passed it is predicted 90% of sunscreen products will be pulled off shelf within one year. The rule will require all sunscreens to provide information on the label regarding protection against UVA rays in addition to UVB rays. Currently, sunscreen labels are only required to carry “Sunburn Protection Factor” (SPF) value that informs potential users how well the product protects against UVB rays. Most of these sunscreens fail to offer adequate protection against UVA rays, which penetrate deeper than UVB rays, causing skin cancer, premature aging and wrinkles. These misleading labels mean that consumers think they are protecting themselves from the sun, when they are actually completely exposed to the
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The starting line... front and back
If you have been following along on my journal entires, you will know on May 1, 2011 was the New Jersey Marathon. (If you have have reading the entire, thank you for your support and endurance. Some of my rants haven't all been life evoking poetry.) I wisely decided to downgrade to the Half Marathon after my winter marathon training dramas. The friend who drafted me to join him backed out and there I was riding the train at 5am alone. During my round trip 90 minute train ride to the Jersey Shore, I asked myself some character defining questions and wrote the answers: Q. What the f*ck is wrong with me? Why am I on a 5am train going to do race I am sick about? A. I can't seem to stay still. I am a glutton for punishment. Q. Why am I doing this? A. Because I refused to accept that my winter spent running in the snow, sleet, ice and freezing weather was all for nothing. Q. Do I even like racing? A. No. This is why I quit triathlon. Q. What's the fallout of a downgrading to the half marathon from a marathon? - Downgrading iteself is easy but the rules vary from race to race. - I paid more for less. - My customized racing number and shirt tag was discarded. I went from being number 899 to something over 13,000 with a generic sad racing tag. - You no longer are in the New Jersey Marathon. You are in the Long Branch Half Marathon. Q.
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For those of you following along with my NJ Marathon training, you know that I was derailed a few weeks ago when I began to experience knee pain. The pain was impossible to run through. I went to see a orthopedic surgeon. Initially, I was told I didn't have arthritis based on the X-ray but my MRI told another story. My MRI didn't find any major injury to my meniscus nor ACL or PCL. It did find arthritis behind my kneecap that was the source of my pain. My offical diagnosis is Chondromalacia patella or patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee). This is common amongst younger athletes and is often detected as a form of arthritis in older adults. I went from incredibly relieved to "Oh my God, I'm going to have to retire and get a knee replacement." The MRI results were a blow to my ego and I had to surround myself by the facts to walk myself off the emotional ledge. "Chondromalacia patella is the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) that lines the underside of the kneecap (patella). It is a common cause of anterior knee pain. The knee cartilage is affected probably from overuse, trauma and/or abnormal forces on the knee, such as a misaligned patella. Chondromalacia is treated with rest or immobilization and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain. Physical therapy, especially quadriceps strengthening and hamstring stretching may also be helpful. Surgery is beneficial if there is a problem with the alignment of the patella that cannot be corrected with therapy." My doctor suggests: a.
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It's Spring and I have been getting this question. I thought it is a good time to re-post this shopping guide. Q. I actually would love your help (buying) a bike! I have no idea what to get. Don't want to spend too much money. Mostly will use it on roads. Any suggestions would be appreciated. - M. Clegg A. For the record, these are strictly my considerations based on experience. When shopping for a bike, here's what you need to know. 1. What are using your bike for and what surfaces? Recreation - If strictly for recreation then I recommend an inexpensive bike. You can buy a used bike from your local bike store or check ebay or Craigslist. Transportation - If your bike is a commuter bike then odds are you will lock it up outside. Get something inexpensive or mid-range in price. I know countless cyclists who have had their components stolen or bikes snatched off the street. Get a solid functioning bike and if it looks worthless, all the better. Racing/ Triathlon, Mountain Biking - Not all racing bikes are the same and will serve dual purpose. Choose the bike specific to your sport or surface. Road bikes are not meant for the dirt and hybrids are not great for century rides. Go online and check out cycling clubs or other sports clubs and see what the pros are riding and recommend. It will give you a nice broad base of opinion. 2. Get To Know The Types Of Bikes Available Road bikes are
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