The following link is a must read article on obesity posted on msnbc.com. The article focuses on the economic impact society endures due to the widening of America's waistline.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47211549/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/
Genetics does a play a role in your weight. If "weight heaviness" runs in your family, you are prone to easily put on weight. In which case, it is absolutely essential you choose the right the foods and incorporate exercise in your daily routine. You cannot change genetics but you can change and control what foods, when and the amount you ingest. You cannot medicate your way to an ideal weight nor is there surgery to keep off added weight. It is your lifestyle and your perception of food that needs to change. Obesity is not be taken light heartily. Obesity poses serious health threats and effects everyone.
Make the healthy and smart choice.
Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN
www.nurseinsagent.com
Monday, April 30, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Obesity in Women
Obesity, or too much body fat, is a chronic disease that is a health threat for women at every stage of life. Obesity is linked as a contributing factor to serious health conditions. As the prevalence of obesity has grown significantly, obesity has become the second largest cause of preventable death in the United States, following tobacco. Today's children and young adults are on track to mature into the most obese generation in US history, creating pressure on the health care system to deal with fat related disease.
As much as we like fast food, it will cause weight gain. Salts cause water weight gain giving that bloated feeling. Your body will breakdown the fat using what it needs for cellular energy and growth while the rest will be distributed and stored. American obesity has been linked scientifically to the typical American diet that is high in fats, salt and sugar. Sodas and juices are high sugary and acidic drinks. The acid will weaken and strip away tooth enamel. The sugar is empty calories and will essentially cause hunger and crave more sugar.
As women age, our metabolisms slow, hormone levels fluctuate and energy decreases. Lack of regular exercise and a sedentary lifestyle will cause weight gain. If we don't keep our eating habits in check and make the right food choices, packing on the pounds is easy to do. Having the "I just don't care" "I've always been heavy" "I've tried to lose the weight but can't" way of thought is self-defeating. Don't make the possible seem impossible. The first step in losing weight is to believe you can. Otherwise, the lackadaisical attitude will keep you on the merry-go-round of mood changes and health risk. A positive attitude toward food choices and exercise will help maintain a healthy weight.
Unhealthy diets and obesity will lead to:
As much as we like fast food, it will cause weight gain. Salts cause water weight gain giving that bloated feeling. Your body will breakdown the fat using what it needs for cellular energy and growth while the rest will be distributed and stored. American obesity has been linked scientifically to the typical American diet that is high in fats, salt and sugar. Sodas and juices are high sugary and acidic drinks. The acid will weaken and strip away tooth enamel. The sugar is empty calories and will essentially cause hunger and crave more sugar.
As women age, our metabolisms slow, hormone levels fluctuate and energy decreases. Lack of regular exercise and a sedentary lifestyle will cause weight gain. If we don't keep our eating habits in check and make the right food choices, packing on the pounds is easy to do. Having the "I just don't care" "I've always been heavy" "I've tried to lose the weight but can't" way of thought is self-defeating. Don't make the possible seem impossible. The first step in losing weight is to believe you can. Otherwise, the lackadaisical attitude will keep you on the merry-go-round of mood changes and health risk. A positive attitude toward food choices and exercise will help maintain a healthy weight.
Unhealthy diets and obesity will lead to:
The risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease is increased with the coexistence of obesity and type 2 diabetes increasing morbidity and mortality. Body weights 20-30% above the ideal have mortality rates 2.5 to 3.3 times higher than for those of normal weight with type 2 diabetes! Given all the scientific evidence and what we know, the percentage of overweight and obese Americans remains at an all time high. Making healthy food choices, incorporating exercise and living an overall healthy lifestyle is wiser and safer than choosing a life with a high risk health threat. Good Health, Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN www.nurseinsagent.com |
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm
www.patientsmedical.com/women/obesity
Sunday, April 1, 2012
What constitutes domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is more common than you think. Abuse in relationships is at an all time high. If any of the following pertains to your individual situation or you know someone who is involved in a violent relationship, please seek help with the appropriate authorities. Regardless of where the violence is coming from, a man or a woman, in a marriage or not, there is no room for violence in a relationship.
Making excuses for the perpetrator only prolongs and exacerbates the situation making for a miserable existence and changing outside relationships.
The following are situations you should be asking yourself to learn if you are in a abusive relationship. If you answer yes and can identify to any of the following, you are in a abusive relationship.
Does your partner: smash things, destroy property, make threats, steal, act like a "master", act like everything is OK even while living in a tense atmosphere, make you feel unsafe when asleep, shift responsibility and make it seem like "you must.....or else", control what you do, who you talk to, where you go and demand to know what your talking about, limit your outside involvement with friends, create arguments/confrontations when friends come by to visit, keep you apart from family or friends, basically cutting you off from the outside world and just "allowing you" to work to make money for him or her.
Does your partner: put you down privately or publicly, make you feel bad about yourself, call you names, humiliate you in front of others, use children to make you feel guilty, place demands and have high expectations from you.
Physical abuse and emotional abuse will pull the victim down to the point where they feel they must stay in the relationship because there is nothing else for him or her. They stay in the abusive relationship out of fear or intimidation and convince themselves this is what "love" is about. The confusion the victim lives in day to day takes over the rationale and logical side of thought unable to make clear rational decisions. He or she begins to believe that it is "everyone else" who has the problem and they fail to make the distinction that the problem is coming for their partner. The very same person who claims to "love" him or her.
The victim must remember that their life is important and that a relationship is not based upon lies, threats, confrontation and just plain ugliness. The perpetrator can say a million "sorries" and make it up by trying to work on their issues and make things better. But the bottom line is they have the problem. He or she is suffering from a psychological disorder that must be professionally diagnosed and treated.
If you answered yes to any of the above and you believe you a victim in a abusive relationship, take the appropriate steps to safe guard yourself. Seek help from the authorities, family, friends. Remove yourself from the sickly situation. Work on getting your emotional strength back and regain control of your life.
www.thehotline.org
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti, RN,BSN
Making excuses for the perpetrator only prolongs and exacerbates the situation making for a miserable existence and changing outside relationships.
The following are situations you should be asking yourself to learn if you are in a abusive relationship. If you answer yes and can identify to any of the following, you are in a abusive relationship.
Does your partner: smash things, destroy property, make threats, steal, act like a "master", act like everything is OK even while living in a tense atmosphere, make you feel unsafe when asleep, shift responsibility and make it seem like "you must.....or else", control what you do, who you talk to, where you go and demand to know what your talking about, limit your outside involvement with friends, create arguments/confrontations when friends come by to visit, keep you apart from family or friends, basically cutting you off from the outside world and just "allowing you" to work to make money for him or her.
Does your partner: put you down privately or publicly, make you feel bad about yourself, call you names, humiliate you in front of others, use children to make you feel guilty, place demands and have high expectations from you.
Physical abuse and emotional abuse will pull the victim down to the point where they feel they must stay in the relationship because there is nothing else for him or her. They stay in the abusive relationship out of fear or intimidation and convince themselves this is what "love" is about. The confusion the victim lives in day to day takes over the rationale and logical side of thought unable to make clear rational decisions. He or she begins to believe that it is "everyone else" who has the problem and they fail to make the distinction that the problem is coming for their partner. The very same person who claims to "love" him or her.
The victim must remember that their life is important and that a relationship is not based upon lies, threats, confrontation and just plain ugliness. The perpetrator can say a million "sorries" and make it up by trying to work on their issues and make things better. But the bottom line is they have the problem. He or she is suffering from a psychological disorder that must be professionally diagnosed and treated.
If you answered yes to any of the above and you believe you a victim in a abusive relationship, take the appropriate steps to safe guard yourself. Seek help from the authorities, family, friends. Remove yourself from the sickly situation. Work on getting your emotional strength back and regain control of your life.
Contact the National Domestic Abuse Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or (206) 787-3224 (Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers).www.thehotline.org
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti, RN,BSN
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Rosacea: the red mask
Rosacea is a chronic skin eruption that produces flushing and dilation of the small blood vessels in the face. Rosacea is most noticeable around the nose and cheeks. It is most common in Caucasian women age 30 to 50. Rosacea spreads slowly and rarely subsides on its own. The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, stress, infection, vitamin deficiency, menopause and endocrine disease can aggravate the condition. Spicy foods. physical activity which causes sweating, hot drinks such as tea, coffee, and alcohol may aggravate rosacea producing flushing.
Steps you can follow to decrease the amount and length of eruptions: You must identify and eliminate aggravating factors that bring upon stress. Use meticulous hand washing and personal hygiene to avoid irritating the condition. Do not pick or squeeze the lesions. Wear sunscreen and protect the face in winter conditions as cold air will aggravate rosacea. If you wear make up foundation, consider using green or yellow tinted pre-foundation and powders because they are designed to counter skin redness. Apply topical medication as directed by your physician. Be sure the medication is applied first and dried before applying any make up or sunscreen to your face.
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN
www.nurseinsagent.com
Steps you can follow to decrease the amount and length of eruptions: You must identify and eliminate aggravating factors that bring upon stress. Use meticulous hand washing and personal hygiene to avoid irritating the condition. Do not pick or squeeze the lesions. Wear sunscreen and protect the face in winter conditions as cold air will aggravate rosacea. If you wear make up foundation, consider using green or yellow tinted pre-foundation and powders because they are designed to counter skin redness. Apply topical medication as directed by your physician. Be sure the medication is applied first and dried before applying any make up or sunscreen to your face.
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN
www.nurseinsagent.com
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Why should I buy Final Expense Insurance?
No one knows when a loved will die. You can take steps now to pre-plan your funeral and have enough money to cover final expenses. The best insurance policy to have in place is the one that will cover the high costs associated with end of life expenses. The average person lives pay check to pay check with very little in savings. The average person has 3 months worth of savings. If a loved one dies, your savings will vanish to cover funeral home and hospital costs. Chances are, that won't be enough. Additionally, there will be no money left over should another financial emergency arise. The financial hardship you are now facing may be catastrophic. It only takes 1 life event to start a sequence of events towards bankruptcy.
The cost of a final expense policy pales in comparison to the cost of your monthly TV bill. The value of a final expense policy goes unmatched. Smart financial planning has all the benefits without disadvantages. Setting aside monthly payments and investing in your final expenses will give you peace of mind knowing your last and final bill will paid by you. Having a life policy in place will take away the financial burden left on your loved ones. You will be saving your family from having to ask friends, other family members, or even the bank for a loan to cover your final expenses.
The following individual circumstances are examples for owning a final expense policy.
~anyone who recently retired
~planning to retire
~currently collecting social security
~recently had a child or grandchild
~recently lost a loved one
~recently purchased a home
Final expense face values may be written up to $25,000. These are specialized policies with a specific need: to cover funeral costs and associated expenses. They will build cash value for the life of the policy. The are mobile and go where you go. The policy may be used at any funeral home in any state. Premiums do not go up and are based at current age of application. You are entitled to the full face value should you perish even after 1 monthly payment.
Think about all the things you buy in life to full fill immediate gratification. Then consider, "was that something I could live without?, what benefit does it serve?" Life insurance is there to pay your final expense and protect the financial health of your loved ones. The policy will prove to be more valuable than anything else.
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN
www.nurseinsagent.com
The cost of a final expense policy pales in comparison to the cost of your monthly TV bill. The value of a final expense policy goes unmatched. Smart financial planning has all the benefits without disadvantages. Setting aside monthly payments and investing in your final expenses will give you peace of mind knowing your last and final bill will paid by you. Having a life policy in place will take away the financial burden left on your loved ones. You will be saving your family from having to ask friends, other family members, or even the bank for a loan to cover your final expenses.
The following individual circumstances are examples for owning a final expense policy.
~anyone who recently retired
~planning to retire
~currently collecting social security
~recently had a child or grandchild
~recently lost a loved one
~recently purchased a home
Final expense face values may be written up to $25,000. These are specialized policies with a specific need: to cover funeral costs and associated expenses. They will build cash value for the life of the policy. The are mobile and go where you go. The policy may be used at any funeral home in any state. Premiums do not go up and are based at current age of application. You are entitled to the full face value should you perish even after 1 monthly payment.
Think about all the things you buy in life to full fill immediate gratification. Then consider, "was that something I could live without?, what benefit does it serve?" Life insurance is there to pay your final expense and protect the financial health of your loved ones. The policy will prove to be more valuable than anything else.
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN
www.nurseinsagent.com
Friday, February 24, 2012
Final Expense Insurance
Burial insurance, also known as final expense insurance is life insurance with a specific need: to cover funeral expenses. Policy face amounts typically start at $6,000.00 and can be written up to $25,000.00. Face amounts are customized to your needs. At the time of application, you can decide what is best for you and the face amount may be adjusted accordingly. Your policy will cover the extra incidental expenses associated with funerals. Typically, those incidental expenses are not considered until it is too late.
Final expense insurance is not just-in-case insurance as with health insurance, auto insurance, flood insurance, etc. Death is the final chapter in life. We don't know when death will call upon us. The likelihood of death happening is 100%. Preplanning alleviates loved ones of having to make difficult decisions or to face financial concerns during a very emotional time.
If you just don't want to think about death and have not come to terms about your own mortality, here is something to consider. Throughout your life you earn a modest wage to provide food, clothing, shelter and medicine for yourself and family. The cost of living has increased, you want to cut corners and consider not buying any more insurance. You might think it is burdensome. You might think it is worthless to you. When the day your life ceases to exist, your policy will come alive and get to work. Through your policy, your final expenses will be paid. Your policy will take away financial concerns. Your pre-planned policy will give you peace of mind and avoid any financial burden for those left behind.
Respectfully,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN
http://www.nurseinsagent.com/
Final expense insurance is not just-in-case insurance as with health insurance, auto insurance, flood insurance, etc. Death is the final chapter in life. We don't know when death will call upon us. The likelihood of death happening is 100%. Preplanning alleviates loved ones of having to make difficult decisions or to face financial concerns during a very emotional time.
If you just don't want to think about death and have not come to terms about your own mortality, here is something to consider. Throughout your life you earn a modest wage to provide food, clothing, shelter and medicine for yourself and family. The cost of living has increased, you want to cut corners and consider not buying any more insurance. You might think it is burdensome. You might think it is worthless to you. When the day your life ceases to exist, your policy will come alive and get to work. Through your policy, your final expenses will be paid. Your policy will take away financial concerns. Your pre-planned policy will give you peace of mind and avoid any financial burden for those left behind.
Respectfully,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN,BSN
http://www.nurseinsagent.com/
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Adding fiber to your diet is more important than you think
Almost everyone hears about the need for enough fiber in the diet. But few people understand the importance of dietary fiber - or where to get it. Fiber has the greatest influence on the digestion process.
Fiber is a virtually indigestible substance that is found mainly in the outer layers of plants. Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the digestive system with minimal break down.
Fiber helps contribute to a feeling of being full, which in turn can help prevent obesity from overeating. Obesity is the most common form of malnutrition and is a factor in the two major causes of death - heart disease and cancers. So any food that helps people limit calories is beneficial.
Fiber can decrease the limit of food intake because the contents in the stomach are bulkier and stay there longer. Additionally, fiber slows digestion and absorption so that glucose in food enters the bloodstream more slowly. This is turn keeps blood sugar on a more even level. When fiber is broken down within the large intestine by bacteria, simple organic acids are produced which helps to nourish the lining of the colon.
Increased gas is a common side effect of high-fiber diets. The production of gas is a by-product of fiber digestion. Fiber binds to water and keeps the water within the intestine. The fiber/water combination adds bulk and softens the stool.
Insoluble fiber cannot be dissolved in water. This is a preferred laxative to relieve constipation. Soluble fiber is made up of simple carbohydrates and it dissolves in water. Soluble fiber helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Sources of fiber are found in bran, barley cereals, whole grain breads, beans, fruits and vegetables.
The bottom line, adding foods high in fiber will maintain a healthy colon, aid in digestion, lower risk of heart disease and colon cancer and help maintain a healthy weight. If you are unsure about how much daily intake of fiber should be or what foods are best for you, discuss this with your doctor.
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN, BSN
http://www.nurseinsagent.com/
Fiber is a virtually indigestible substance that is found mainly in the outer layers of plants. Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate that passes through the digestive system with minimal break down.
Fiber helps contribute to a feeling of being full, which in turn can help prevent obesity from overeating. Obesity is the most common form of malnutrition and is a factor in the two major causes of death - heart disease and cancers. So any food that helps people limit calories is beneficial.
Fiber can decrease the limit of food intake because the contents in the stomach are bulkier and stay there longer. Additionally, fiber slows digestion and absorption so that glucose in food enters the bloodstream more slowly. This is turn keeps blood sugar on a more even level. When fiber is broken down within the large intestine by bacteria, simple organic acids are produced which helps to nourish the lining of the colon.
Increased gas is a common side effect of high-fiber diets. The production of gas is a by-product of fiber digestion. Fiber binds to water and keeps the water within the intestine. The fiber/water combination adds bulk and softens the stool.
Insoluble fiber cannot be dissolved in water. This is a preferred laxative to relieve constipation. Soluble fiber is made up of simple carbohydrates and it dissolves in water. Soluble fiber helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Sources of fiber are found in bran, barley cereals, whole grain breads, beans, fruits and vegetables.
The bottom line, adding foods high in fiber will maintain a healthy colon, aid in digestion, lower risk of heart disease and colon cancer and help maintain a healthy weight. If you are unsure about how much daily intake of fiber should be or what foods are best for you, discuss this with your doctor.
Good health,
Trisha M. Pacenti RN, BSN
http://www.nurseinsagent.com/
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