Exercise With Allergies

The American College of Sports Medicine offers these suggestions:

• Talk to an allergist before starting an exercise program.
• Take all medications for allergies and asthma as prescribed by your doctor.
• Breathe through the nose while you exercise.
• Exercise indoors when outdoor pollen counts are high. Keep windows and doors closed, and exercise on a mat instead of on carpeting.
• Keep rescue medications on hand, don't exercise if symptoms are flaring, and take extra time to warm up and cool down.

Minnesota Public Health Database

Minnesota Public Health Data Access is an online portal within the Minnesota Department of Health website that provides access to “health and environment” data.  Librarians, students, and the public can now access and download data for use in research projects, grant applications, and for public awareness. 

Minnesota developed this portal in collaboration with the National Tracking Network which includes data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 23 states, and New York City.  Nationally consistent data and measures may be used to compare trends over time and geographic patterns at the county, state, and national level. 

·        Explore data on over 17 health and environment topics, including asthma, cancer, childhood lead poisoning, and air quality, drinking water, and more
·        Find resources about common risk factors and disease prevention measures
·        Sign up for regular email updates

Check it out today!

Fast Food Has Not Gotten Healthier

Researchers analyzed 14 years of menus from familiar U.S. chains.

MedlinePlus: Trusted Health Information for You

Don't Over Cook Those Vegies

The Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition offers this advice:

• Use a soft brush and water to clean produce with thick skins. By contrast, soaking them may cause some nutrients to dissolve in the water.
• Steam produce instead of cooking in water.
• If you do cook produce in water, save the water for later use.
• Microwave vegetables, as the shorter cooking time may help keep key nutrients.

Free clinic gets special care - Hibbing Daily Tribune: Local

Free clinic gets special care - Hibbing Daily Tribune: Local

Don't Eat When You are Stressed

The Harvard Medical School mentions these alternatives to emotional eating:

• Meditate, which may help you ease stress and improve impulse control.
• Engage in regular exercise, especially in forms such as yoga or Tai chi.
• Seek support from friends and loved ones when stress takes over.
• Get rid of high-fat, high-sugar foods so you're not tempted when under stress.

Fit Family

The Shapeup.org website offers these suggestions for family-fitness activities:

• Start a regular family tennis match.
• Head out with the family pet for a jog or a walk.
• Go to the park and rent a paddleboat, or hit the trails for a walk or run.
• Take a yoga class together.
• Play a family game of whiffleball or volleyball.
• Dance to your favorite music, or use steps or a solid bench to do some step-aerobics together.
• Challenge your clan to walk as many city blocks as you can.

Fats in the Body

What do fats do in the body?

Find out here!

Healthier Tailgating

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these tips for enjoying healthier tailgating fare:

• Serve baked/whole-grain pita chips, carrots or celery with hummus.
• Make a yogurt-based vegetable dip with fresh cut veggies.
• Make whole-grain tortilla rollups with black beans, avocado, salsa and low-fat cheese.
• Dig into a whole-wheat pasta salad tossed with low-fat cheese, olives, cucumbers and low-fat dressing.
• Pack sandwiches made with whole-grain bread, lean meat, tomato, onion, spinach and low-fat dressing.

Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know

Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know

Tackling Diet, Exercise Together Produces Best Results

If you have to choose one at a time, hit the gym first, researchers add.


MedlinePlus: Trusted Health Information for You

Processed Foods: Where is all that salt coming from?

Processed Foods: Where is all that salt coming from?

Celebrate Earth Day Outside

Make the most of Earth Day by enjoying the outdoors this week. Bring one of your favorite indoor activities outdoors! Walk or run outdoors.  Or use this opportunity to try a completely new activity.

Yale Heart Study

Tobacco Cessation Classes

Healthy Eating at the Office

The American Council on Exercise lists these suggestions to help you stick to a healthy eating plan at the office:

• Create a meal plan for your meals at work, and decide what you'll eat for each meal and snack each day at the office; pay attention to your office cafeteria's menu so you know to bring something healthy on days when their offerings might tempt you.
• Prepare your meals and snacks for the next day the night before so you're not rushed and tempted to skip it.
• Eat a nutritious, balanced breakfast each morning; include a combination of fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains.
• Avoid high-fat, processed foods for lunch and try to eat freshly prepared foods whenever you can.
• Indulge in healthy treats or small portions of your favorite desserts; try satisfying your craving with berries or a single-size portion of candy or dessert.

National Infant Immunization Week

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)

April 20-27, 2013

NIIW is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities.

Babies are on the move– visiting grocery stores, playgrounds and other places with their parents and caregivers. As they come into contact with other people, though, babies can also be exposed to serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough.

Parents can protect their child from 14 diseases before they turn 2 years old by making sure they get all of the safe, proven protection of vaccines according to CDC’s recommended immunization schedule.

For more information on immunization programs check out the Minnesota Department ofHealth on the web.

Healthy Lunch Club

Join Healthy Lunch Club for a presentation by

Sara Madden, Pharm D, Inpatient Staff Pharmacist Fairview Range

"Supplements, Vitamins & Diet Pills"

 

What works, what doesn't and how they interact with medications and your body.

 

April 25, 2013

12:00 PM

Fairview Range Board Room

 

$10 Members; $15 Non-Members

RSVP by April 19th at hibbcofc@hibbing.org or 218-262-3895

 

 

Menu:

Chef Salad with a variety of dressings

Fruit Cup

Multi-Grain Dinner Roll

Angel Food Cake with Fruit Garnish

Beverage

Vitamin and dietary supplements continue to become readily available to the public.  So how do we keep them all straight?  You will learn about the proper use, safety, and effectiveness of these medications and especially any warnings if you take prescription medications.

Sara Madden, Pharm D. is a staff pharmacist at Fairview University Medical Center - Mesabi.  She is also a medication therapy management for provider at Fairview Mesabi Clinic - Hibbing.

Take a Hike

Now that spring is here getting outside for a walk should be on your list.  Remember that having the proper shoes is a must for your hike.


The American Council on Exercise offers this advice:

• Choose a shoe with good traction, particularly if your hike will cover hilly terrain.
• Consider a pair of shoes specifically made for hiking. Or you can wear a quality pair of walking or running shoes.
• Choose lightweight shoes that keep your feet dry if you encounter a stream or puddle.
• Whatever type of shoes you wear, make sure they fit well to prevent blisters and discomfort.

National Donate Life Month

This April is the 10th annual National Donate Life Month.  Originally a week long observance, it was officially recognized as a month-long event in 2003.  The celebration commemorates those who have received or continue to wait for lifesaving transplants.

There are now 110 million registered donors in the Unties States.  Still, the number of people in need of transplants continues to rise.  The solution to this problem is to continue educating the public about the lifesaving effects of donation and transplantation and get them to make their decision known by signing up through the state donor registery.

To register to be a donor or for more information visit www.DonateLifeMN.org.