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Tuesday, 31 August 2010Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker, a former Dallas Cowboys running back and one of the top performers in National Football League history, has been named the official spokesman for a special mental health outreach by University Behavioral Health of Denton, an Ascend Health Corporation mental health hospital.
Walker, whose 2008 autobiography, Breaking Free, told the story of how he overcame dissociative identity disorder, is now working with University Behavioral Health in a special initiative to raise awareness of mental health disorders and dispel the stigmas attached to them that keep people – particularly men – from seeking help.
As part of the cooperative effort, University Behavioral Health has instituted a special Breaking Free treatment program. It is a specialized, integrated therapy program that focuses on adults who face multiple mental health disorders or a combination of mental illness and drug or alcohol dependency, also known as co-occurring disorders. Walker will help publicize the University Behavioral Health program in a variety of community-centered outreach efforts connected with his frequent public appearances, as well as in promotional materials including television advertisements.
“There is no better spokesman for the cause of erasing the stigma of mental health treatment among men than Herschel Walker,” said Dr. Nishendu Vasavada, Corporate Medical Director at Ascend Health and the key clinical professional in the University Behavioral Health Breaking Free program. “As a football star and physical fitness aficionado, he is a man’s man, and if he wasn’t afraid to seek help, no man should be.”
Walker, who won a Heisman Trophy as a college player at the University of Georgia before launching his pro football career, is still one of the top all-time performers in the NFL. He gained 18,168 total rushing, receiving, and kickoff return yards over a dozen seasons. Now he is actively involved in the Mixed Martial Arts fighting league competition, with a major bout scheduled for October.
“When I told my story in Breaking Free, it was a great relief to be able to talk openly about my mental health battle,” Walker said. “It was almost as liberating as overcoming my disorder in the first place. This joint initiative with University Behavioral Health will do a lot of good in reaching out to men, and women, who may be resisting the treatment they need because of embarrassment.”
Source: www.pr.com
Friday, 27 August 2010Gateway to Health & Performance announces a special program to address the growing problems of childhood obesity, health and fitness.
Your child's well-being is understandably your primary concern, and what better way to ensure it than to help them on the road to fitness and health? Our KidFit program does exactly that. This specially designed package combines exercise, nutrition and l ifestyle education to help develop habits that will serve your child throughout life.
An important feature of KidFit is the participation of a parent/guardian at no additional cost. This not only encourages a philosophy of family fitness, but allows the routines and regimens of the program to be continued by the adult participant after the 8-week program is completed.
So act now to help your child on the road to a more healthy, fulfilling life. For more information on our new KidFit program, visit us at www.gatewaythp.com or contact us at melanie@gatewaythp.com or by phone at 919-961-3092.
Source: www.24-7pressrelease.com
Thursday, 26 August 2010Dr. Wentworth of Sports, Spine & Rehab LLC proudly introduces MedX Medical Equipment as the latest proven treatment for relieving chronic back pain.
If you suffer from chronic back pain, and are seeking alternatives to prescription medication or surgery, you will be pleased to learn there is a new treatment method for relief exclusively at Sport, Spine, & Rehab in Kittery, Maine.
Dr. Patricia Wentworth, a Certified Athletic Trainer and a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, is one of less than 100 practitioners with these combined credentials, and the first in the greater NH Seacoast area to align her chiropractic approach with the advanced sports medicine MedX equipment to treat the cause of back pain, rather than the symptoms.
MedX (www.medxonline.com ), recognized as the highest-quality fitness, sports and medical/rehabilitation equipment in the world, are computerized, back strengthening machines that have been widely studied in the university setting.
Developed by Arthur Jones, the founder of Nautilus exercise equipment MedX machines provide the most effective means of isolating, safely testing, and strengthening the muscles in the lower back and neck.
Under Dr. Wentworth’s supervision, the MedX treatment program increases patients’ physical function, decreases the level of discomfort, improves pain coping skills, promotes return to a productive lifestyle, and limits the need for future invasive spinal surgery.
Source: www.pr.com
Wednesday, 25 August 2010Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Sports Equipment in Mexico" report to their offering.
The Sports Equipment in Mexico industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Sports Equipment industry. It includes data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, le ading companies and demographic information. Scope
- Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation
- Provides textual analysis of Sports Equipment in Mexico's recent performance and future prospects
- Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards
- Includes a five-year forecast of Sports Equipment in Mexico
- The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics
- Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market
Source: www.businesswire.com
Tuesday, 24 August 2010Stress is in the air, while on the move, we stress over poor road sense of fellow drivers, in office over mounting workload, at parties over surging real estate rates, and round up as impatient listeners at home. But just who is not stressed today?
Experts blame an erratic diet as a predominant cause of stress, which usually spans into snack breaks, tea breaks and more snack breaks. Th ough we can do better by tweaking our diet chart to include foods that curb stress.
Here is a list of eight foods that’ll do the trick ...
Yoghurt : Yoghurt works well especially in summer, as it is light and digests easily. “Yoghurt or any dairy product is rich in tyrosine which increases the serotonin level in the brain.” Doctor simplifies this for us, “Proteins increase neurohormone in the brain which eases stressed nerves and calms you down.” If plain yoghurt bores you, try the ready-to-scoop-up, fruit flavoured version. Strawberry, blackcurrant, litchi and mango are some popular flavoured yoghurt. http://healthdaddy.blogspot.com/
Dark chocolate : Dark chocolates are nothing short of a delicacy, they send our taste buds spiralling. But there is more to dark chocolate such as lowering stress hormone levels and improving other stress-related bio-chemical imbalances. Agrees Chef Sachin Sahgal, food and nutrition expert, Tivoli Garden Hotel, “Our body requires a fair dose of antioxidants, and in chocolate the antioxidants come in the form of flavonoids. Besides, the flavonoids are maximum in dark chocolate.” Chocolates also go a long way in enhancing mood. Explains Chef Sahgal, “Chocolates are good aphrodisiacs, also known as ‘love chemical’ which is a mood stimulant and booster. They contain phenethylamine - a safe natural ingredient that is released in the brain when positive emotions such as falling in love are experienced.”
Citrus fruits : Any fruit of your choice is good enough. “Fruits have natural sugar which de-stresses the mind. It is best to go for citrus fruits or any summer fruit. Besides, the natural sugar in fruits is very healthy for the body. Make any one meal fruit rich, and you will feel the difference in your energy levels,” http://snipsly.com/2010/08/20/foods-that-sharp-your-memory/
Almonds : Almonds not only promote shiny mane, but also work as stress relievers. Elaborates Chef Sahgal, “Almonds are packed with vitamin B2, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. B vitamins and magnesium are involved in the production of serotonin, which helps regulate mood and relieve stress. Zinc fights some of the negative effects of stress, while vitamin E is an antioxidant that destroys the free radicals related to stress and heart disease.”
Herbal tea : Black tea or herbal tea checks calories, and at the same time betters your mood. Justifies “Chamomile tea, jasmine tea, tulsi tea and other herbal variants of tea do wonders to our system. The herbs act like medicine in calming and relaxing our mind.” http://health.wikinut.com/Food-for-Healthy-Skin/myf1x7_8/
Fish : An abundant source of Omega 3 fatty acids, fish contains important B vitamins, particularly the renowned stress fighters B6 and B12. “In fact, B12 is one of the most important vitamins involved in the synthesis of the ‘happy’ brain chemical serotonin; a vitamin B12 deficiency can even lead to depression. Seafood contains high amount of zinc which relives one from stress,” reasons Chef Sahgal.
Broccoli : Broccoli is such a happy, green vegetable. It works magic when added to pasta, rice, salad or simply sautéed with mushrooms and baby potatoes. But did you know the vegetable had stress-busting properties? “Broccoli is chock-full of stress-relieving B vitamins including folic acid, which is also part of the B vitamin family. Folic acid helps relieve stress, anxiety, panic, and even depression. It is also high in fiber content which is helpful in treating constipation and the loose stools associated irritable bowel syndrome which is one of the long term effects of stress,” says he.
Garlic : Outside of keeping vampires at bay, garlic eases tension and stress, and reduces glucose levels in the body. If you are not sure about how else to include garlic in your diet, pickle it. Garlic pickle lives long and tastes good with quick snacks, rice and chapati. Shares Chef Sahgal, “The development of hypertension is implicated by a state called as oxidative stress where our body produces reactive oxygen species much higher than its antioxidant capacity. Garlic is rich in antioxidants and helps restore these antioxidants which in turn soothe our stress levels.”
Source: www.prlog.org
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