Anne Parr PRO TRAINER

I am constantly reminder from many health professionals the danger in our food. Why is corporate America trying to kill us all?

I am risking a lot to say this but who is mass producing our foods?

Why when so much is know about the additives put in our foods & the danger of soft drinks are we still being sold foods that kill?

There is a lot going on that is irking me these days from foods to the home grown terrorists.  But today I'll stick with foods.

TIP #3 for today: Eatting the right foods!   Where are they?  Suggestion home grown in your own community.

This is a warning that came across my email today from well know Dr. Mercola

Cancer's Favorite Food - Found in Everything You Eat?

Pancreatic tumor cells use fructose to divide and proliferate, according to a study that challenges the notion that all sugars are the same.

Tumor cells fed both glucose and fructose used the two sugars in two different ways. This could explain why other studies have previously linked fructose intake with pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancer types.

According to MSNBC:

"Americans take in large amounts of fructose, mainly in high fructose corn syrup, a mix of fructose and glucose that is used in soft drinks, bread and a range of other foods. Politicians, regulators, health experts and the industry have debated whether high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients have been helping make Americans fatter and less healthy." See whole article http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/27/warning--fructose-feeds-cancer-cells.aspx

May be time to get off the debate and take some action by taking this right out of our lives. I know that is easier said than done but we have got to start acting not just talking there is far too much research that supports these findings.

looking forward to your comments.

I must share this one with you as I often wonder why people who come to class regularly do not seem to lose weight even when I very up the heart rate intensity.  Always learning something new to share.

So Glad there is research out there.

Did you know that what you eat directly after exercising – typically within two hours – can have a significant impact on the health benefits you reap from your exercise?

Consuming sugar within this post-exercise window, will negatively affect both your insulin sensitivity and your human growth hormone (HGH) production.

A recent study in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that eating a low-carbohydrate meal after aerobic exercise enhances your insulin sensitivity. This is highly beneficial, since impaired insulin sensitivity, or insulin resistance, is the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes and a significant risk factor for other chronic diseases, such as heart disease.

In addition, as HGH Magazine explains, consuming fructose, including that from fruit juices, within this two-hour window will decimate your natural HGH production:

"A high sugar meal after working out, or even a recovery drink (containing high sugar) after working out, will stop the benefits of exercise induced HGH. You can work out for hours, then eat a high sugar candy bar or have a high sugar energy drink, and this will shut down the synergistic benefits of HGH.

… If you miss reaching HGH release during working out, you will still receive the calorie burning benefit from the workout. However, you'll miss the HGH "synergy bonus" of enhanced fat burning for two hours after working out.

This is an extremely important fact to remember if you want to cut body fat and shed a few pounds.

The University of Virginia research team demonstrated that carbohydrates are burned during exercise in direct proportion to the intensity of training. Fat burning is also correlated with intensity. However, the actual fat burning takes place after the workout, during the recovery.

This makes the "Synergy Window," the 2 hour period after a workout, very important in maximizing HGH, once it's released during exercise.

… If you are middle-age and want all the benefits from exercise induced HGH, and then apply this strategy."

Fitness expert Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set, Go! further explains how you can maximize your HGH production by limiting sugar intake for two hours post exercise, in this article on HowToBeFit.com.

Exercising one hour a week and getting the same results as traditional strength training might sound impossible. However, University of Florida orthopedics researchers have developed a system that may do just that, and as you will read in my comment below, the kind of exercise you perform can dramatically reduce the time you spend in the gym while still getting better results than you did before.

The system created by University of Florida researchers uses eccentric (negative) resistance training, which capitalizes on the fact that the human body can support and lower weights that are too heavy to lift.

According to UF Health Science Center:

"Through a system of motors, pulleys, cams and sensors it adds weight when a person is performing a lowering motion, and removes that weight when the person is lifting. As a result, the body starts seeing loads, resistance, and forces that it doesn't normally see".

Other scientists have found additional clues that explain how exercise reshapes and strengthens more than just your muscles.

It changes your brain too.

In the late 1990s, researchers proved that human and animal brains produce new brain cells, and that exercise increases the process. But precisely how exercise affects the intricate workings of your brain at a cellular level remained a mystery.

However, a number of new studies have begun to identify the specific mechanisms, and have raised new questions about just how exercise reshapes your brain.

In some studies, scientists have been manipulating the levels of bone-morphogenetic protein (BMP) in the brains of mice. The more active BMP becomes, the more inactive your brain stem cells become and the fewer new brain cells you produce. Exercise reverses some of the effects of BMP.

According to the New York Times:

"BMP signaling was found to be playing a surprising, protective role for the brain's stem cells ... Without BMP signals to inhibit them, the stem cells began dividing rapidly, producing hordes of new neurons."

http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2010/07/27/the-growing-promise-of-shorter-more-intense-strength-training-workouts.aspx

Think about what you consume after you workout start a journal and see if there is a change.

always Anne

GREAT NEWS: NO WIND TURBINES FOR THE 2010-11 WINTER SEASON

- WE WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON!

BAD NEWS: We need your help to ensure that Loch Lomond Ski Area remains a safe, healthy and happy place to ski, snowboard, tube, and snowshoe for the following year and years to come.

We need public expressions via email/letter of your concerns regarding the proposed Big Thunder Wind Farm and its effect on your health, safety, and enjoyment of the area. Letters/emails must be sent to the Horizon Wind, the Toronto developer (see address below) before August 4/5th because they must include them in their submission to the Ministry of Environment MOE (approvals Branch) and show that they tried to address your concerns. (nice time they picked, summer vacation and all)

Please make the letters/emails personal as those are considered more important than any form letter and of course, be polite and courteous.

I doubt many of you are in a position to review their 700 page report available on their website www.bigthunderwindpower.ca and have your analysis ready prior to their Open Houses August 4/5, so, we have prepared a few suggestions (you might cut and paste your personal favourites and please make it your own).

You could ask if there was any consideration of the effect of shadow flicker on Loch Lomond Ski Area, especially the south side as the sun sets on the north side directly accross from it every ski day in winter. (note: the government has not yet considered that a ski area might be affected, so there are no rules/regulations yet; and the developer can ignore us -- put us and our 184 employees (last year) under!!! and noone is there to protect us--we are asking Bill Mauro and the City as landowner to please not allow this to proceed)

You could ask if the noise modelling used in their analysis includes the ski area or only "receptors" such as homes. (note: they couldn't care less; by following Provincial guidelines they don't have to consider ski areas BECAUSE THERE IS NO PRECIDENT IN ALL OF NORTH AMERICA -- no rules yet) As well, you might add that you really don't want to ski in a noisy "industrial-feeling" environment (not that we even want to find out what that is).

You could possibly state that you feel there will be a loss of the "natural aspect" you enjoy such as the views of Loch Lomond Lake, Lake Superior, Pie Island and the Sleeping Giant from the top of the North side Birch-run, Maple-run, Chicken-run; (note: The City feels they ONLY conrol "viewshed" so this is very important --- the bigger question: how did this happen? who arranged such a poor lease?)

The loss of the enjoyment you might have sitting on the deck in the sunshine; especially Spring-time skiiing. ambiance, fellowship;

The effect on your activities, how distracting this could be and how much concentration is needed (ie. racing, distractions, aerials, snowboard jumping, snowshoeing.....)

Your feeling of lack of safety due to ice-throw, shadow flicker, noise and the like.

Your understanding that this would be the FIRST ski area with a WINDFARM on it with no control by the Ski Operation and you don't want to be an experiment! (note: Grouse Mountain BC, Jiminy Peaks MA, and Bolton VT, all have one turbine owned, controlled by the ski area)

THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN AT BLUE MOUNTAIN IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO;

Are we less worthy of respect in Northern Ontario?

etc. etc. etc.== again, make it personal,

WE UNDERSTAND IT'S SUMMER BUT ATTENDANCE AT THESE UPCOMING DATES ARE CRITICAL TO STOPPING THIS PROJECT. Come out show your support and ask Horizon Wind questions as this is required to be included in their final report to the MOE. Remember: Silence is Consent!

For more information email www.savethenorwesters.com

July 26th - City Hall - 6:30 pm

August 4 - Blake Hall - Hwy 61 - 6-9 pm

August 5 - Labour Center - Fort William Road - 6-9 pm

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO Send your email/letters with questions to:

info@bigthunderwindpower.ca

copy:

Ministry of Environment  jgerretsen.mpp@liberal.ola.org

Ministry of Tourism  General_Info@mtr.gov.on.ca

Bill Mauro, Liberal MPP  bmauro.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

Michael Gravelle, Liberal MPP  mgravell.mpp@liberal.ola.org

Mayor Peterson  lpeterson@thunderbay.org

other councillors -- first initial and last name @thunderbay.ca (ie. iangus@thunderbay.ca)

Sharing to those who care.

Have a great day.

Anne

8) I found a great 3 minute stretch you can use at your desk & use any time you need to.

Adding a quick stretch to your day can bring about energy lost from poor posture,

work overload & an effective break. I found the following I thought I'd share.

Give it a try note how you feel. Do 3 xs throughout the day. Remember it is only 3 minutes.

You will take more time than that to go for a coffee break. What will make you feel better?

http://www.morethanmedication.ca/en/article/index/work_desk_stretch

Have a great start to a fabulous summer Monday.

Anne

Nutritional News!

How to give your body healthy fuels to keep not only your weight down but also blood sugar levels normal?

This question was asking in the latest newsletter from Mr. Mercola.

Personally I stay away from diets. Do my best to eat properly. I focus on being aware of how I feel physically, how I am breathing and am becoming more aware of how I feel after I eat. The temperature & humidity is rising and so is a very sick feeling in my belly, felt dizzy the other day, not a feeling I have unless I have over indulged when drinking too much alcohol. So it was very interesting when this article from Dr. Mercola’s Newsletter came today.

I must share this with you so you too can listen and read:

How You Can Painlessly Discover What You Were

Truly Designed to Eat http://products.mercola.com/nutritional-typing/?source=nl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WrrwdqdZv4&feature=player_embedded

I have always believed one size does not fit all.  Being very short like people who are extremely tall one size is way off the mark so too should be our eating and our exercise.

More than a diet plan -- Fabulous health begins at the cellular level to impact your total health!

Take the Nutritional Typing Test for FREE http://nutritionaltyping.mercola.com/

Share your thoughts on this one take the free nutitional test.

Have a great day.

Anne

Last day to speak up regarding the HST tax on Fitness programs.

Big question is why? Does this not make it more expensive for the average person who is going to be paying more for just about everything they need?

If getting fit and active is a problem in a persons life will this not only make it harder for them to begin a fitness wellness program?

Many people will have to make hard choices as to how their money is spent they will not necessarily choose a healthy choice verse a not so healthy choice it will be the cost that will make the decision for those on limited budgets.

Taxing anything that can help people get and stay healthy is total wrong.

Learn more about what this bill will do;

http /www.ficdn.ca/newsletters/eFIC_Bulletin_Dec09/images/FIC-2009-Final-Report-Nov%202009.pdf

People say it is too late it is a done deal.

Speak your mind this is a democratic country we count

http://www.nofitnesstax.ca/ont-resident.html

Share to all you know.  Each of us can make a difference.

Anne

:)   Summer fun in the sun. 

Love to hear this because it is here for such a short period of time for us in the North.

For safety we still need sun screen although some research says we should get 20 - 30 minutes of sun on our body each day for recommended dose of vitamin D.  Best time would be before 11 am until 4 pm.

Best to know you skin type to determine what is best for you.  Sun can be hazardous to some skin types more than othes.

I always find it it hotter in the afternoon from 3 - 5 pm.

We can also get sun burnt then it is cloudy. 

I remember as a lifeguard working in outdoor pools and beaches these were the days we didn't apply sun screen and the days we found we got burnt.

:)   Sun still rising before 6 am and setting close to 11 pm

It does has and energy that bring happiness to most of us.

Till tomorrow have a good night.

Anne

Today is Summer solstice the first day of summer.

I love this day as it is the longest daylight we have all year. More sun shine more vitamin D and up lifted spirits.

Now that the temperatures are rising HOT DAYS of summer approaching we need to look at hydration.

How much water should we be drinking?  * men 3.7 litres . 2.7 litres women age 19 - 50 yrs

While exercising drink 125 - 250 ml or 4 – 8 - 8oz every 10 - 15 minutes for every pound of weight lost after exercise.  

Is water our only source of liquids?

          No but be careful read the labels some interesting facts from Dr. Mercola

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/06/19/richard-johnson-interview-may-18-2010.aspx

First of all start your mornings off with a glass of water ad some lemon juice – fresh is the best.

Drink slowly enjoy the flavour, savor the taste. Drink before you feel thirsty.

On a roll great topic caught my attention this morning on Canada Net news.

As Canadians the latest research shows we are working 24/7 with not enough time to really do things.  This is how I have been feeling for quite some time.  I attibuted it too saying yes to too many projects with the ultimate goal to make more money.

Still seem to be struggling with making more money.  Doing more working harder and I ask why?

I am publishing this will come  back today or later to expand.

This is a test of my continuing steady blogging. I set a goal to blog each day with very little success.

I am noting goal setting is difficult if there is no passion. I have a passion for fitness and do it everyday but am finding I do not have a passion for blogging. I hear from so many people especially young parents how busy June is with many things popping up out of the blue changing up the day. I am not a young mom yet each day something comes up that must be done for example we got sawed last week and it had to be put down and tended to thank goodness for rain otherwise it would have been more time consuming.

For all of you who find goal setting difficult my hats off to you. I encourage you not to give up but take a look at how you may have to do things differently to get started again.  As I said in my last blog awareness is a key.  With that in mind I am recognizing I have no passion for blogging.  I do want to do this never the less so I can success in continuing to share my ideas, facts and fiction on wellness and health to anyone reading.

I am changing my strategy by setting a 1 day at a time goal not going to push to do everyday instead do when I can and go from there.  Review my efforts once a week than move forward. 

Todays Topic will be lowering Cholesterol by changing some little habits gradually until they become a regular part of your eating plan.

• Increase your intake of lean foods – fish, skim milk,

• Lower intake of saturated fats

• Have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast

• Consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables at least 5 servings per day

• A little alcohol can boost HDL levels. Too much alcohol can have the opposite effect.

• Eating dried beans, grapefruits, bran, garlic, onions, apples, wholegrain cereals, soy products, almonds & walnuts all may lower overall cholesterol levels. 

LIFE-ENHANCING OIL: Use polyunsaturated fats such as corn oil, sunflower oil for cooking or in salads. Best olive oil or canola oils are higher in monounsaturates: note frying with Olive oil is not recommended best used in salads or at room temperature.

Reference: page 111 ‘Health & Healing the Natural Way ‘“EATING FOR GOOD HEALTH” Reader’s Digest.

I did it.  Do you have any questions on our topic today?

Enjoy your day.  Anne