Should dentists and dental hygienists should be addressing obesity prevention and intervention in patients? YES! Can we as a total health care team accept the facts? Obesity is not only crippling our young people but our entire health care system, in terms of medical expenditures for related illnesses.  Hello, everyone! Let’s all roll up our sleeves and do our part. +++++ READ THE LATEST ISSUE OF HEALTHY & FIT MAGAZINE +++++ Between 1971 and 2009 the prevalence of obese children quadrupled — 32 percent of our country’s youth are obese (BMI over 30). We, as dental health professionals ..read more

It is well known that every new year people vow to improve their healthy lifestyle habits. The problem is many people are confused about how to do it. People simply do not understand the proper approach to exercise that will achieve their goals.  Here are my five factors for fat loss and how you can incorporate them into your fitness routine.  Metabolic resistance training The goal here is to work for every muscle group frequently and with an intensity that creates a massive metabolic disturbance. We want to leave the metabolism elevated for several hours post-workout.  +++++ RE ..read more

Will consuming certain foods or beverages after workouts make a difference in terms of athletic performance? That depends on what type of workouts you do.   If you exercise three to four times a week, there’s no need to worry about a post-exercise eating plan because there’s plenty of time to refuel before your next workout.  +++++ READ THE LATEST ISSUE OF HEALTHY & FIT MAGAZINE +++++ If, however, you’re a competitive athlete or trainer who works out two or more times a day, your body needs to refuel after each workout so that you’re good to go for the next bout. Your body needs ..read more

Want to take on 2021 with a renewed health effort? Good for you! And as you journey forth, follow these five tips to help you adhere to your 2012 health and fitness goals. Tip Number 1: Do You Really Care?  Research shows that four out of five people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by January 20.  To be successful, goals should be inspiring and reflect what is personally important, not prescriptive, and based on what others expect. +++++ READ THE LATEST ISSUE OF HEALTHY & FIT MAGAZINe ++++++ Look back on this past year and ask yourself, “Was I happy with my health and how I ..read more

Eating more whole foods is a fabulous New Year’s resolution—there are big benefits. However, eating whole foods exclusively is very difficult, especially in locations where fresh produce and other whole foods are not readily available. It may come as a surprise that there are benefits to eating certain processed foods, too. Some foods are safer after processing, such as pasteurized milk. And many processed foods are good choices because they’re naturally nutrient-rich, for example: rolled oats, yogurt, peanut butter, frozen vegetables, bottled pasta sauce, canned beans, and fruit canned in fru ..read more

In today’s world, it is hard to find the positive.   You can use the following tools to change your perspective on the events in your life so you can be positive.   Stop focusing on the negative.  People who go around talking and thinking about the negatives keep the negative in the forefront of their minds. This only gives the negative more power. So try to avoid negative people whom are always complaining about something because you want to focus on the positive forces in your life.  +++++ READ THE DECEMBER 2020 ISSUE OF HEALTHY & FIT MAGAZINE HERE ..read more

My goal is to show you how to get the most bang for your buck when creating a home gym, and more importantly lay the foundation for some lifelong exercise habits!  Stability Ball  This multi-functional tool also known as a swiss ball, yoga ball, or exercise ball, has almost an unlimited amount of exercise options. It can be used as a bench to lie on, a seat to sit on, and can be used for hundreds of other core exercises. A stability ball is a must for every home gym. Most people will want to buy a 55 or 65-centimeter stability ball. On a budget: $ 29.95  I want the best: $39.9 ..read more

C’mon. Let’s be honest here. That big pile of snow in the front yard is awfully inviting, isn’t it? You know you want to jump in it just like when you were a kid. There’s a lot of fun (and calorie-burning) to be had in the fluffy white stuff. So, forget you were on the naughty list last year and start this year on the nice list with some snow fitness! Baby, it’s Cold Outside Nothing puts a damper on a day outside than feeling cold and wet from not dressing properly. Layering is the key to comfort. Start with a thin layer of synthetic fibers (not cotton) to keep the moisture away from the body ..read more

Dental implants are a wonderful solution for you. They can replace a single missing tooth or several missing teeth. They can also be used to anchor a full denture. The actual implant is a small titanium post that is inserted in the bone like a new root. While it is healing (for several months) we can attach a temporary crown for esthetics. After healing, we design a beautiful permanent crown, customized to match your natural enamel, tooth size, and shape. Does this sound like “space-age” dentistry? Actually, dental implants were invented in 1952 and have emerged to be the most predictable and ..read more

I’m lucky to have such great friends. Some are distant so we share long and hilarious conversations over the phone. Other friendships are quite old and the “intensity” has lessened over the years but still great friends just the same. Here are three very interesting friends of mine – one is named “Exercise” and the other two I will name “I can’t cook I and II” (yes, I’m actually friends with people who can’t cook). There are many similarities. My friendship with exercise: Short on a conversation but answers me back—all the time. Very loyal and responds every time I call. We have this love-hat ..read more