TPN::The Health & Fitness Show » General http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com A show from Australia about keeping your health and fitness in top shape! Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:57:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 © thehealthshow@gmail.com () thehealthshow@gmail.com() 1440 A show from Australia about keeping your health and fitness in top shape! thehealthshow@gmail.com No no http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/wp-images/coverart_144x144.jpg TPN::The Health & Fitness Show http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com 144 144 Sardine Recipes http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/03/01/sardine-recipes/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/03/01/sardine-recipes/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:57:25 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=507 Get your dose of Omega 3 with Sardines.

* Curried Sardine Spread
* Deep-Fried Stuffed Sardines
* Grilled Fresh Sardines
* Italian Sardine and Artichoke Casserole
* Maine Sardine Canapes
* Marinated Maine Sardines
* Norwegian Sardine Pâté
* Sardine Salad
Sardines

http://www.sardinerecipes.com/

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/03/01/sardine-recipes/feed/ 0 Pilates Routine http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/02/09/pilates-routine/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/02/09/pilates-routine/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:46:02 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=505

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/02/09/pilates-routine/feed/ 0 Summer Smoothies – Get Into Them! http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/01/07/summer-smoothies-get-into-them/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/01/07/summer-smoothies-get-into-them/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:36:41 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=499 Smoothies are a great snack that you can ingest on the go.  But what I like about them most is that there are no rules, just add fruit, milk or soy, a protein of some sort (soy or rice) and anything else you like eg honey, spirulina (YUM), yoghurt… you are only limited by your imagination.

If you like to follow recipes: http://www.smoothierecipes.com.au/

smoothie
But the main item which will make this simple is a good smoothie maker. Using a blender is really not the way to go if you want something quick… the clean up is annoying, and if you are making a really thick smoothie, you leave a lot of it on the walls of the blender.  A good smoothie maker, like mine, is brilliant.  The mixing cylinder is actually the smoothie cup, hence no double handling.
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This is great for people on the go who want to make something quickly and not create too much mess.
Check to see that it is dishwasher safe before purchasing.
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Good for making many smoothies at once… I find it too messy for just a single smoothie
]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2010/01/07/summer-smoothies-get-into-them/feed/ 0 Mummy bloggers spit the dummy over Nestle’s spoilt milk http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/07/mummy-bloggers-spit-the-dummy-over-nestles-spoilt-milk/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/07/mummy-bloggers-spit-the-dummy-over-nestles-spoilt-milk/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:06:50 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=497 A baby drinks milk from a bottle in Sri Lanka.A baby drinks milk from a bottle in Sri Lanka. Photo: AP

“Hell hath no fury like a mummy blogger scorned – a lesson quickly learnt by Nestle this week after its attempt to buy bloggers’ affections backfired spectacularly.

Nestle has become one of the world’s most boycotted companies following international outrage by campaigners who claim that it is marketing baby milk formula as a substitute for breastfeeding to people in the developing world, who are often unable to mix it with clean drinking water.”

[Read on]

http://twitter.com/search?q=nestlefamily

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/07/mummy-bloggers-spit-the-dummy-over-nestles-spoilt-milk/feed/ 0 Lovin’ http://www.freshexpress.org/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/lovin-httpwww-freshexpress-org/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/lovin-httpwww-freshexpress-org/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:39:38 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=494 When my friend mentioned that another mutual friend of ours gets her fruit and veg delivered to her, I was intrigued.  That led me to Google this type of service and I came across http://www.freshexpress.org/.

I first ordered the Couples Pack, just to give it a go! It was really great! Good quality produce at a fantastic price. So if you are a busy person and find that you want to make sure you are getting your fruit and veg, I highly recommend getting it delivered to you.

If you are in Melbourne AUSTRALIA, I recommend the guys I go with, and here are the reasons I think  Fresh Express rock:

1. No commitments – all I have to do now is email them asking them to deliver for that week, they have all my details and they easily process it!

2. Ever changing menu – they don’t just deliver the same thing every week, you can check their “next week’s menu” to see what you will have delivered

3. Variety – I find that I always buy the same items when fruit and veg shopping… this will force me to start using other fruit and veg that I would not ordinarily buy. Eg Red Onions… I have never bought one of those before, but they are really nice in salads. Fuji apples… I always buy Granny Smiths, ALWAYS, but Fujis are so great :)

4. Quality – the quality of what I have received is just great!

This week I will be getting all the following for only $30 DELIVERED!!!

Family Pack

  1. Bananas- 1kg
  2. Royal gala apples- 5each
  3. Golden del’s apples- 5each
  4. Navel oranges- 5each
  5. Green pears- 5each
  6. Cauliflower- 1each
  7. Sweet corn- 1each
  8. Lettuce- 1each
  9. Tomatoes- 1kg
  10. Snow peas- 1pnt
  11. Cont- cucumber- 1each
  12. Mushrooms- 200g
  13. Medium carrots- 1kg
  14. Desiree potatoes- 1.5kg
  15. Med- brown onions- 5each
  16. Red onion- 2each

Sure, they can do with a little less animated gifs on their website, but they don’t specialise in web dev, they specialise in fruit and veg and they obviously are not paying some web developer big bucks to develop a fancy shmancy website, hence they keep their prices low :) I like that!!!

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/lovin-httpwww-freshexpress-org/feed/ 0 Study riles working mothers http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/study-riles-working-mothers/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/study-riles-working-mothers/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:14:31 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=492 “QUEENSLAND mums have hit back at a study that shows children of working mothers are at greater risk of becoming obese than offspring of those who stay at home.

The research, which appeared in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, compared the working patterns of mothers and children’s diets.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/study-riles-working-mothers/feed/ 0 Baby Runs With a Fast Crowd http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/baby-runs-with-a-fast-crowd/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/baby-runs-with-a-fast-crowd/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:13:02 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=490 “WHEN Angela Keith, a stay-at-home mother in Vancouver, Wash., took up running a year and a half ago, she didn’t let having four children under age 4 get in her way. Instead, she took all of them with her.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/05/baby-runs-with-a-fast-crowd/feed/ 0 Skinny Trimmings http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/03/skinny-trimmings/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/03/skinny-trimmings/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:55:00 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=488 “Trying to slim down but can’t bear the thought of giving up your daily dish of dulce de leche fro-yo? No problem. Too much deprivation is bad for dieters — trimming more than 500 calories a day can slow down your metabolism and trigger cravings intense enough to sabotage even the most valiant weight-loss efforts, according to Cynthia Sass, R.D., coauthor of Your Diet Is Driving Me Crazy. So the only question is: How fast do you want to lose the weight? Whether your goal is to shed a pound a week (the amount you can lose if you cut 500 calories a day) or a pound a month (if you cut 100), we’ve got the tricks and tips you need to kiss those extra pounds goodbye — without kissing off cake.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/10/03/skinny-trimmings/feed/ 0 Mums & Bubs – Cardio with Pilates @ Moreland http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/09/26/mums-bubs-cardio-with-pilates-moreland/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/09/26/mums-bubs-cardio-with-pilates-moreland/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:04:56 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=486 http://betipt.com/products/mums_bubs/

Mums and Bubs Cardio with Pilates

We already have quite a few mums who will be doing this class :) Looking forward to instructing it, pram and all :)

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/09/26/mums-bubs-cardio-with-pilates-moreland/feed/ 0 Butt Blast Workout http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/09/24/butt-blast-workout/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/09/24/butt-blast-workout/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:04:34 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=479 “Who doesn’t like a firm backside? Besides looking good, it’s really important to strengthen your gluteus maximus (glutes)–it’s the largest muscle in the body. Every movement involves the glutes because it is in the center of the body. So, by tricking yourself into doing a workout to help lift or firm your glutes you are still working your entire body.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/09/24/butt-blast-workout/feed/ 0 Food allergy and food intolerances: the difference http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/29/food-allergy-and-food-intolerances-the-difference/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/29/food-allergy-and-food-intolerances-the-difference/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:26:56 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=473 Allergic reaction to peanuts, tree nuts, seeds and seafood persist in 80% of those affectedAllergic reaction to peanuts, tree nuts, seeds and seafood persist in 80% of those affected

“When my son was 6 months of age, in order to return to work, we weaned him off the breast and introduced him onto formula milk. Fortunately, he did not suffer from “nipple confusion” and gladly accepted the bottle containing formula milk.”

[Read on] ]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/29/food-allergy-and-food-intolerances-the-difference/feed/ 0 Why women’s heels are high on the union bosses’ agenda http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/07/why-womens-heels-are-high-on-the-union-bosses-agenda/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/07/why-womens-heels-are-high-on-the-union-bosses-agenda/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:44:59 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=469 High-heeled shoes should be banned from the workplace because they are sexist and pose a health and safety hazard, say union bosses.

The predominantly male Trade Union Congress has proposed a motion decrying the stiletto heel as demeaning to women.

Members insisted that female workers should sport ’sensible shoes’ no more than an inch high to avoid injuries and long-term foot and back problems.

[Read more]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/08/07/why-womens-heels-are-high-on-the-union-bosses-agenda/feed/ 0 Depression Myths http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/07/22/depression-myths/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/07/22/depression-myths/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:20:16 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=467 “Common Myths

Myth: It’s normal for teenagers to be moody; Teens don’t suffer from “real” depression.
Fact: Depression can affect people at any age or of any race, ethnic or economic group.

Myth: Teens who claim to be depressed are weak and just need to pull themselves together. There’s nothing anyone else can do to help.
Fact: Depression is not a weakness, but a serious health disorder. Both young people and adults who are depressed need professional treatment. A trained therapist or counselor can help them learn more positive ways to think about themselves, change behavior, cope with problems or handle relationships. A physician can prescribe medications to help relieve the symptoms of depression. For many people, a combination of psychotherapy and medication is beneficial.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/07/22/depression-myths/feed/ 0 Pregnant? Wear a mask http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/07/17/pregnant-wear-a-mask/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/07/17/pregnant-wear-a-mask/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:22:54 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=465 “en people are dead from swine flu in NSW – including a nine-year-old boy – after the toll doubled overnight. Yesterday Australia’s peak obstetrics organisation told pregnant women to wear masks in public and stay at home if possible.

The five dead, including two men aged 29 and 78, and two women, aged 55 and 71, were all from Sydney, but only four had underlying medical conditions.”

Pregnant women are urged to wear masksPregnant women are urged to wear masks

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/07/17/pregnant-wear-a-mask/feed/ 1 Tanning salons are fading fast http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/27/tanning-salons-are-fading-fast/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/27/tanning-salons-are-fading-fast/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:30:32 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=463 “VICTORIA’S solarium industry is on the brink of collapse, with increased skin cancer fears and a crackdown on rogue operators sparking a 45 per cent drop in the number of tanning salons.”

Jessica Tzefer, 19, says she uses tanning beds regularly but "in moderation''.

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/27/tanning-salons-are-fading-fast/feed/ 0 2 Quick 2 Easy Meal – Foule Medamas http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/20/2-quick-2-easy-meal-foule-medamas/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/20/2-quick-2-easy-meal-foule-medamas/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:55:02 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=461 Around 20 years ago there was an Eqyptian restaurant in St Kilda (Melbourne) which served the most ‘awesomest’ Foule Medamas.  Since then I have been trying to track down the exact recipe – I found it a couple of years ago in the mind of a lady who worked at a Lebanese Bakery in Brunswick (Melbourne)… here tis:

Ingredients
1 can Foule M.
1 can Hommus
1 large Lemon (squeezed)
1 tb Cumin
Garlic to taste
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Lebanese Bread

Pour contents of Foule can (as is) in saucepan with Cumin, cook over low head.

In the mean time, place contents of Hommus can in bowl with lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic – Mix well

Back to the Stove…
Place 2 tb of recently prepared hommus on the saucepan and stir.

Prepare the pita:
Place pita bread on plate.  Add hommus and salad.

Once the Foule M have been cooking for around 5-10mins place some of the beans on the salad. Wrap bread and eat! YUMMO!

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/20/2-quick-2-easy-meal-foule-medamas/feed/ 0 NZ undecided on whether to pick up its share of Aust flu vaccine http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/13/nz-undecided-on-whether-to-pick-up-its-share-of-aust-flu-vaccine/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/13/nz-undecided-on-whether-to-pick-up-its-share-of-aust-flu-vaccine/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:56:21 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=455 “Health officials are still thinking about whether the pandemic declared yesterday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) means they should order eight million doses of vaccine from Australian manufacturer, CSL Ltd.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/13/nz-undecided-on-whether-to-pick-up-its-share-of-aust-flu-vaccine/feed/ 0 3 Ways to Make a Healthy Sandwich http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/07/3-ways-to-make-a-healthy-sandwich/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/07/3-ways-to-make-a-healthy-sandwich/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:19:46 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=453
“1. Lose the Lunch Meat

The first thing you should change to make a healthy sandwich is get rid of the lunch meat. Most lunch meats are full of saturated fat or littered with fillers and preservatives. …

2. Spread the Good Stuff

Another way to make a healthy sandwich is play switcharoo with the condiments. Take the tuna or salmon salad to a new level by adding olive oil along with the mayonnaise. …

3. Wrap it Up

By far, the most dramatic way to make a healthy sandwich is to change the bread. You find many whole grain choices in the bread department, but try looking in the freezer section. …

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/06/07/3-ways-to-make-a-healthy-sandwich/feed/ 0 Runner’s Knee Health Video http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/23/runners-knee-health-video/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/23/runners-knee-health-video/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 04:17:19 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=449
Runner%27s+Knee+Health+Video — powered by http://www.livestrong.com
Take Action

  • Rest, ice & anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Wear proper foot wear
  • Strengthen & stretch the calf
  • Physical therapy may be necessary
]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/23/runners-knee-health-video/feed/ 0 How Is Diabetes Related to Heart Disease? http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/23/how-is-diabetes-related-to-heart-disease/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/23/how-is-diabetes-related-to-heart-disease/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 04:15:46 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=447 “Being diagnosed with diabetes is serious business. While there has been a lot of progress in treating diabetes, diabetics also need to face their accompanying risk for heart disease.

Adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes have more than twice the risk for heart disease than other, symptom-free individuals of the same age. Diabetics tend to have a greater incidence for coronary artery disease and strokes at a younger age than their healthier counterparts. While premenopausal women enjoy a moderate level of protection from heart disease due to high levels of estrogen, diabetes effectively “cancels out” any protection a woman might otherwise have during her childbearing years.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/23/how-is-diabetes-related-to-heart-disease/feed/ 0 Men risk health for a boost of youth http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/10/men-risk-health-for-a-boost-of-youth/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/10/men-risk-health-for-a-boost-of-youth/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 02:10:10 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=445 “The illicit trade in human growth hormone has moved to expensive anti-ageing clinics. Cameron Houston and Jill Stark investigate the boom.
With a private prescription, synthetic human growth hormone is injected daily at home.
MIDDLE-AGED men are increasingly injecting human growth hormone in a bid to fight old age, spending up to $15,000 a year on a drug they believe is the fountain of youth.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/10/men-risk-health-for-a-boost-of-youth/feed/ 0 Roasted Mushroom & Lentil Cakes http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/08/roasted-mushroom-lentil-cakes/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/08/roasted-mushroom-lentil-cakes/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 14:40:46 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=440 These mushroom and lentil cakes are as healthy as they are tasty. Low GI, low in fat and a great source of protein for vegatarians.

And this is my dinner planned for today.

Roasted Mushroom and Lentil Cakes

[Get recipe]

NB Please use free range eggs.  I get my eggs from Jorg who really looks after his chickens.

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/08/roasted-mushroom-lentil-cakes/feed/ 3 14 Things You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Safe http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/04/14-things-you-need-to-know-to-keep-yourself-safe/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/04/14-things-you-need-to-know-to-keep-yourself-safe/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 15:08:23 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=438 “The outbreak of a new form of swine flu has prompted the United States and the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency. President Obama has called the emergency a “precautionary tool,” since so far the outbreak has had only limited impact in the United States. But public health officials are scrambling to determine the extent of the outbreak.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/04/14-things-you-need-to-know-to-keep-yourself-safe/feed/ 0 Gym chain slammed for putting itself first http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/03/gym-chain-slammed-for-putting-itself-first/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/03/gym-chain-slammed-for-putting-itself-first/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 02:24:47 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=436 “GYM chain Fitness First is muscling vulnerable customers into signing complicated contracts and failing to adequately explain its cancellation policy, a consumer report has found.

The report by Choice said the heavy-handed tactics were continuing despite a wave of negative publicity about its strict membership conditions.”

[Read on]

I highly recommend you support your local independent GYM (they are a dying breed) or join a local YMCA/local government run/University gym.

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/03/gym-chain-slammed-for-putting-itself-first/feed/ 1 Calf and Ankle Stretching Workout for Shin Splints http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/02/calf-and-ankle-stretching-workout-for-shin-splints/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/02/calf-and-ankle-stretching-workout-for-shin-splints/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 04:04:16 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=431

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/02/calf-and-ankle-stretching-workout-for-shin-splints/feed/ 0 Top 6 Stretching Exercises http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/02/top-6-stretching-exercises/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/02/top-6-stretching-exercises/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 04:03:42 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=428

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/05/02/top-6-stretching-exercises/feed/ 0 Nationwide curbs on solariums http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/01/26/nationwide-curbs-on-solariums/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/01/26/nationwide-curbs-on-solariums/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:56:53 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=423 470tanning

“MUCH to the disgust of the solarium industry, the tough Victorian laws that resulted from Clare Oliver’s death 16 months ago are spreading Australia-wide.

Victorian regulations such as banning solarium use by under-18s, mandatory skin tests and fines up to $680,000 will formally become law on February 1.”

[Read on]

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/01/26/nationwide-curbs-on-solariums/feed/ 0 iPosture http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/11/16/iposture/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/11/16/iposture/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:02:07 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=419 “The iPosture is an intelligent electronic device designed by physicians and engineers specifically to improve posture. Small, discreet, and designed to be worn close to the skin, it sends small vibrations to alert the user when one’s posture is not ideal.”

Bad postured girl with hunched shoulders, small chest, belly pooch and lower back pain

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/11/16/iposture/feed/ 0 Stretching Before a Workout http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/11/09/stretching-before-a-workout/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/11/09/stretching-before-a-workout/#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:24:36 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=417 “We all know that you’re supposed to get in a good, long stretch before a workout, right? Unfortunately most of our commonly held beliefs regarding stretching are dead wrong, according to the New York Times—at least in the way you may be doing it.

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Good news, in Australia, fitness instructors are generally informed not to do this… quick active stretch before a workout is good… nothing too long or too involved because the muscles are cold and it could lead to injury.

A couple of years ago there was a spout of injuries occuring with yoga in Melbourne due to stretching cold muscles too much too quickly.

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/11/09/stretching-before-a-workout/feed/ 0 Japanese go bananas for new diet http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/21/japanese-go-bananas-for-new-diet/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/21/japanese-go-bananas-for-new-diet/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:58:22 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=416 “Mindy Laube
October 20, 2008

A new diet said to result in fast, stress-free weight loss has taken Japan by storm.

The Morning Banana Diet is possibly the world’s easist diet to follow – except in Japan where its intense popularity has led to the nation’s worst-ever banana shortage.”

[Read on]

Banana republic ... Japanese slimmers are bent on the banana diet.

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/21/japanese-go-bananas-for-new-diet/feed/ 0 Support Kirei on the Pink Triathlon http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/16/support-kirei-on-the-pink-triathlon/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/16/support-kirei-on-the-pink-triathlon/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:18:14 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=415

Support Kik in her Triathlon for a great cause: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/Kirei_Wall

“Please help me raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation. They do terrific work in all areas of research – and often have breakthroughs that are relevant to other cancers. Having lost Mum to Colon cancer in June, I would love to make some sort of contribution in her honour.”

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/16/support-kirei-on-the-pink-triathlon/feed/ 0 Melbourne Marathon 2008 http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/03/melbourne-marathon-2008/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/03/melbourne-marathon-2008/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:58:39 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=414 Good luck to all those who are running.  Checkout link “Race Preparation” for preparing for a marathon.

http://www.melbournemarathon.com.au/

Especially good luck to Jonathan from Xero

http://www.travellingfit.com/images/run/melbourne/melbourne_logo.jpg

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/10/03/melbourne-marathon-2008/feed/ 0 FitBit Trainer: Track Your Exercise, Health, and Even Sleep http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/21/fitbit-trainer-track-your-exercise-health-and-even-sleep/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/21/fitbit-trainer-track-your-exercise-health-and-even-sleep/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:02:36 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=413 “Step one is to start exercising. Step two is to keep doing it. Step three is to see and feel results. But even if you manage to stick with the first two steps, the third one can be a little hard to attain. You may not see results right away and, depending on how long it’s been since you exercised, you may feel worse instead of better–at least in the short term.”

Two FitBit Trackers

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/21/fitbit-trainer-track-your-exercise-health-and-even-sleep/feed/ 0 Optimism 2.1.0 http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/21/optimism-210/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/21/optimism-210/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:01:13 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=412 “About Optimism
Offers you a personalised approach to managing your depression or other mood disorder. By monitoring the patterns in your life you can discover the various triggers of your depressive episodes and develop specific strategies for staying well. You can print charts and reports to examine the effectiveness of your strategies, or to share with your health care provider. A template is provided for you to develop a robust plan for remaining mentally healthy.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/21/optimism-210/feed/ 0 Stripped to your undies in minus 120 degrees http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/20/stripped-to-your-undies-in-minus-120-degrees/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/20/stripped-to-your-undies-in-minus-120-degrees/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:11:07 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=406 “The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth was in 1983 at the Vostok Station in Siberia – minus 89 degrees Celsius.”

Cryotherapy at Aquacity: unsurprisingly, it is bitterly cold.

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/09/20/stripped-to-your-undies-in-minus-120-degrees/feed/ 0 Bolt Is Freaky Fast, But Nowhere Near Human Limits http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/30/bolt-is-freaky-fast-but-nowhere-near-human-limits/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/30/bolt-is-freaky-fast-but-nowhere-near-human-limits/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:16:21 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=405 World Record

“As astonishing as Usain Bolt’s record-breaking 100-meter sprint was, his time of 9.69 seconds is nowhere near what biostatisticians predict is the natural limit for the human body.

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/16/triceps-killer-workout/feed/ 0 Barbell Bicep Curl Technique http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/02/barbell-bicep-curl-technique/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/02/barbell-bicep-curl-technique/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:10:13 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=400 Nice demonstration:

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/02/barbell-bicep-curl-technique/feed/ 0 Core Activation http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/02/core-activation/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/02/core-activation/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:06:45 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=399 Just one note… core activation is something that has emerged from Pilates, not “Moms into Fitness”. But, nonetheless, this is a good demo:

]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/08/02/core-activation/feed/ 0 The Official Wii Fit Experiment, RESULTS! http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/07/06/the-official-wii-fit-experiment-results/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/07/06/the-official-wii-fit-experiment-results/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:15:02 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=397 “It’s been 1 year and 5 months since I finished my Wii Sports Experiment (mirror), where I lost 9lbs., BMI went down two points, 3 inches off my waist, lower heart rate and more. You can see my before and after photos, video, charts, stats, and more, HERE. After that experiment I received international media attention (mirror) from the largest and most respected news agencies in the world.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/07/06/the-official-wii-fit-experiment-results/feed/ 0 Road test: Nintendo Wii Fitness http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/23/road-test-nintendo-wii-fitness/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/23/road-test-nintendo-wii-fitness/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:41:01 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=396 “Once home fitness was all about aerobics videos and then yoga DVDs; now it’s all about Wii — a new wave of computer games that require users to get off the couch and “play” sports. But is it really healthy?”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/23/road-test-nintendo-wii-fitness/feed/ 0 Instant Breakfast http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/23/instant-breakfast/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/23/instant-breakfast/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:39:10 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/?p=395 “In the time you spend each morning calibrating your hair gel, you could be doing something more important, with a much better payoff: eating breakfast. Mom was right (and it’s okay to admit it): Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/23/instant-breakfast/feed/ 0 Man stages Wii Fit experiment to lose weight, gain fame http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/man-stages-wii-fit-experiment-to-lose-weight-gain-fame/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/man-stages-wii-fit-experiment-to-lose-weight-gain-fame/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 03:06:04 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/man-stages-wii-fit-experiment-to-lose-weight-gain-fame/ We interviewed Mickey a while back for the Nintento Wii Experiment, now his doing his experiment with the Wii Fit. Good Luck Mickey :)
“About a year ago, one morbidly obese (er, a tiny bit chubby) man began a quest to find out what happens when you stop being polite and try to exercise via Wii Sports (see above). Apparently after losing 9 pounds, dropping two points from his BMI, and 3-inches from his waist, he’s ready to go again, this time with the Wii Fit.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/man-stages-wii-fit-experiment-to-lose-weight-gain-fame/feed/ 0 Nintendo set to launch “Wii Fit” exercise game http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/nintendo-set-to-launch-wii-fit-exercise-game/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/nintendo-set-to-launch-wii-fit-exercise-game/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 02:55:29 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/nintendo-set-to-launch-wii-fit-exercise-game/ now aims to shatter that image with a game that aims to get players off the couch and lead them to [...]]]> “SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – For years, video games have been blamed for turning kids into idle layabouts who only venture off the couch to fill up on potato chips and soda.

Nintendo Co Ltd <7974.OS> now aims to shatter that image with a game that aims to get players off the couch and lead them to stretch, shake and sweat their way to a healthy life.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/nintendo-set-to-launch-wii-fit-exercise-game/feed/ 0 The Low Fat Salad http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/the-low-fat-salad/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/the-low-fat-salad/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 02:52:48 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/the-low-fat-salad/ Or is it?

“Fat-busting salad
What could be healthier or more low fat than salad? Well, it depends what’s in it and on it. In its basic state—a bed of salad leaves with chopped vegetables, it is indeed low fat and healthy. It’s what is added to our salads that gets us into trouble.

Salads prepared at restaurants or fast-food joints are not always the healthiest dishes on the menu. And those salad kits from the grocery store, with condiments and toppings included, offer convenience but may not necessarily be low fat. The salads listed below should raise some red flags.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/the-low-fat-salad/feed/ 0 Scientists make weight loss claim http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/scientists-make-weight-loss-claim/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/scientists-make-weight-loss-claim/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 02:48:44 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/scientists-make-weight-loss-claim/ “Australian scientists believe they may have discovered how to help people lose weight without cutting back on food.

Researchers in Melbourne found that by manipulating fat cells in mice they were able to speed up metabolism.”

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]]> http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/scientists-make-weight-loss-claim/feed/ 0 Happy 3rd Birthday Health and Fitness Show http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/happy-3rd-birthday-health-and-fitness-show/ http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/happy-3rd-birthday-health-and-fitness-show/#comments Sun, 18 May 2008 02:06:04 +0000 beti http://health.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/18/happy-3rd-birthday-health-and-fitness-show/ It has been 3 years since this show started and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people that helped with the show over the years.

I would like to send out a  huge thanks the audience,  you :) Your encouraging feedback and support keeps  this show going.  The raving iTunes reviews help heaps too ;)
Thanks to the TPN gang for providing the medium to host and deliver the podcasts.

Vienna, my old co host, is living at the Gold Coast now and doing really well for herself, I am hoping one day in the near future she can co host the show again too. Thanks V for all the fun times we had creating the shows.
A big thanks goes out to all the guests I have had on the show.  We have covered topics from Krav Maga to Kettle Bell Training with professionals in the fields.

Looking forward to many more years of podcasting on The Health and Fitness Show.

be fit and stay healthy,

beti

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“As the Second Coming of the JesusPhone looms over the horizon, the rumor pace starts to accelerate, with people digging in the dirt to try to get any clues about what’s awaiting in this incarnation of Apple’s cellphone. StuffTV is now reporting that—just like Jason wanted—Nike+ will definitely come to the iPhone in a big way, while code detectives have found strings that hint at support of Bluetooth stereo headphones, GPS support, and other iPhone seeeeeecrets:”

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