Following are some links to resources, articles, products
and more! These Tools For Wellness can help you achieve weight loss and fitness goals as well as healthy body and mind you
deserve!
Become
a member of Joints in Motion
The Arthritis Foundation's athletic training program. You will raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation.
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Senior
Health
This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health.
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HealthierUS.gov
The source of credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives.
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NutritionData.com
The quickest way to find out what's good and bad about the foods you eat.
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Dietary Guidelines for Healthy American Adults
A Statement for Health Professionals From the Nutrition Committee, American Heart Association
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The Food Pyramid
Steps to a healthier you from the USDA
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American Diabetes Association
Cure, care and commitment from The American Diabetes Association, the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
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The Natural Health Perspective
Promotes wellness and personal health through the natural therapies of eating a healthy diet, taking nutritional supplements, reaping the benefits of
exercise and having a healthy attitude and resilience in your life.
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How
Dieting Works
Here we will look first at weight gain and why gaining weight is so easy. Then we will look at what you can do about weight gain -- in the form of diet and exercise -- to maintain a consistent weight.
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FAQ
on Weight Loss
Overweight/obesity and lack of physical activity are two of the most important health concerns facing America today. Learn and understand and so that you can take these concepts and adapt them to your particular situation.
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The
Power of Water
There are so many benefits to this water thing and a lot of them will affect your ability to function at peak levels.
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Foods
That Fight Disease
Scientists continue to discover more evidence that eating the right foods can lower your risk of certain illnesses.
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Fitness
Fundamentals
Guidelines for personal exercise programs, developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
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The
Weight Loss Lie
It is widely estimated that we spend approximately $35 billion per year on weight loss programs, products, and potions and you know what? They don’t work!
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Fruits
and Vegetables For Your Heart
Your mother knew what she was talking about when she said eat your fruits and vegetables. A new study finds eating at least three servings of fruits and vegetables a day can help protect against stroke and heart disease.
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Multivitamins
- To Take Or Not To Take
The typical American diet is inadequate, according to health experts, with the vast majority not getting, for example, the prescribed five helpings of fruit and vegetables a day.
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Reciting
Poetry Calms The Heart
While the rhythmic sounds of poetry may woo a lover's heart, it might also be healthy for the heart of the speaker, according to recent study findings.
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What Is Really Important In Life?
By Zig Ziglar - fifteen ways to know when you are at the top.
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Easy
Sleepers May Have Leg Up on Longevity
Older adults who have no problems sleeping, such as waking up during the night or taking a long time to fall asleep, may have a survival advantage over their peers who find sleep more of a struggle, new research suggests.
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Weight and Health Calculator
The American Diabetes Association web site provides valuable information on ALL health matters, including preventing diabetes. Take a look a their many online documents, and use the BMI Calculator to determine if you are at a healthy weight, are overweight or are obese.
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