Tuesday, May 19, 2020
SUUNTO 7 : Fitness Smartwatch
SUUNTO 7 : Fitness Smartwatch
Another ray of Suunto-shine in the fitness smartwatch market. (SUUNTO.COM)
Suunto’s new flagship GPS sports watch is powered by
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip and offers a 12 hour batery life in
GPS mode or 48 hours under more moderate usage conditions. The sports
focus is again, of course the focus here offering over 70 specific
activity tracking modes, but the full Wear OS integration means it also
works exceptionally well as a smartwatch. The Suunto 7 may look stylish
enough to fit in at office meetings, but it’s got 5ATM water resistance,
a Gorilla Glass display and a barometer/ altimeter to make it rugged
enough to be a handy companion in the wild.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Get Headaches After Workouts
Get headaches after workouts. Is it normal?
Exercise headaches occur during or after sustained, strenuous exercise and can stem from dehydration, a dip in blood sugar, tight muscles in your chest, neck and shoulders or high blood pressure.
Here’s what you can do to avoid it.
Grab a small bite and sip on some lemon water before the workout to avoid low blood sugar or dehydration. Keep sipping water during the session, do a warm up to prep the muscles. Ensure that you ease your body into exercise and allow your heart to adjust to the intensity gradually. If the pain still persists, see a doctor to rule out other underlying health issues...Sunday, August 28, 2016
Common Allergies
Common Allergies
Know Your Allergy - Common allergies are unusual body responses like mild cough, skin rashes or other types of irritation brought about by an imbalance in the immune system. It is described as “unusual” or “exaggerated” because the foreign substance, also known as allergens , are usually harmless to the majority except for a few who experience sudden discomfort. |
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Irritation occurs when the body has direct contact with the allergens. For example, it can be an ingredient in a soap or other beauty product that can suddenly cause itchiness. It may be a preservative in a snack that can cause the face to swell, or a spice ingredient that can give you an upset stomach. It can be as simple as dust in air that brings about sneeze attack. Almost every substance in the environment can be an allergen and may enter the body through the skin, mouth, stomach intestine or the lungs.
If you suddenly experience common allergies like mild cough, sneeze attack , or skin rashes then you are clearly allergic to that particular allergen. Some can have more severe symptoms which can lead to serious illness or even death.
Common allergies occur because the body cannot accept a particular allergen or foreign substance. The immune system immediately detects the harmful substance and so it produces an antibody called IgE or E-class immunoglobin to fight it. This triggers the release of different kinds of chemicals, including histamine. Allergic reaction takes place when the cells release histamine to the skin, lungs, nose or the intestines.
Common allergies come in many forms. Airborne allergy is caused by unseen particles in the air like pollen, mould spores, house dust mites or dander- a mixture small particles from your pet’s fur, skin scales and saliva. This condition is also known as allergic rhinitis.
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Common allergies also cause asthma attacks. Asthma is triggered by sensitive and inflamed lung airways. When exposed to the allergen the airways are irritated that thus causing cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.
Insect bites and other foreign substances can bring about Skin Allergy. The result can range from localised redness and swelling like hives or rash however major skin flare-up in the form of eczema or dermatitis can also take place.
Also in the list of common allergies is food allergy. This is when an exaggerated reaction occurs after food intake. This happens because the digestive system does not have the particular enzyme or chemical, needed to break down the food for digestion.
Food allergy symptoms includes mild reactions like hives to full-blown anaphylactic shock where the patient experiences a sharp drop in blood pressure that causing breathing difficulties.
Allergy medications are prescribed to reduce the body’s reaction. This can be in the form of pills, liquids, nasal sprays, eye drops, skin creams and shots (injections). Some medications are available over-the-counter, while others are available by prescription only.
It is always safe to be very vigilant about common allergies . It may not happen to you, but should any emergency occur you would know how to extend medical assistance. While some allergies mild others can be life threatening as in the case of food allergy symptoms, which commonly take place in public gatherings or restaurants.
Tags: asthma, health, allergy, allergies
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
5 Surprising Things That Affect Taste
5 Surprising Things That Affect Taste
What is really being affected is the flavor of the food? |
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YOUR AGE
Sense of taste is strongest for women during childbearing years and becomes even more heightened during pregnancy, thanks to a hormonal surge. After menopause, your ability to taste bitterness sometimes drops off.
YOUR STRESS
In both genders, sugar cravings seem to be most intense when anxiety is high. Recent research from Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia has suggested that stress-activated hormones, called glucocorticoids, may affect how our taste cells react to sugar.
YOUR SNIFFLES .
"A huge part of what we taste is actually what we smell with our olfactory cells," says Valerie Duffy, RD. If your sense of scent is impaired whether
from allergies, a sinus infection or a more permanent medical condition savoring foods becomes more difficult.
YOUR EARS
People who suffered from moderate to severe ear infections during childhood may have damage to taste nerves, which can cause them to prefer
sweet and fatty foods. One study found that they were more than twice as likely to be obese as adults as people who hadn't had many ear infections.
YOUR EXPECTATIONS
People tend to enjoy foods more if they have a fancy name, such as Lightly Pounded Parmigiana Crusted Rib Pork Chop, than if they come without the fanfare, according to research from Cornell University. All the more reason to tell your family that dinner is Gourmet Grilled Tilapia with Broccoli Florets.
What Kind of Taster Are You?
Find out by answering yes or no to each of the following.Do you like spicy foods?
Do you like green vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and collard greens?
Do you like fried chicken?
Do you like grapefruit?
Do you like really sweet desserts?
Do you prefer creamy salad dressings over oil-based vinaigrettes?
Do you drink your coffee black?
Do you like beer?
Do you like scotch or vodka?
The more "no" responses you have, the more likely it is you’re a super taster. A higher number of “yes” answers means you’re closer to a non taster. If you’re about half and half, you’re similar to the majority of Americans you fall somewhere in the middle.
Credit : HEALTH Magazine March 2015
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Work Your Upper Body
Work Your Upper Body
Today you are back to the quick-fire push-pull pattern that elicits the perfect double-barrelled result of fat loss and muscle gain. You are only cheating yourself if you rest too much.Incline Dumbbell Chest Press
This exercise movement will help you home in your chest. (4sets of 12 Reps)
[A]Lie on a bench set to a 45 degree incline holding heavy dumbbells.
[B] In a strong but fluid motion, push the weights up above you, then lower them slowly. Allow for a hold second stretch at the bottom to ensure a total calorie knockout.
Preacher Curl
For those of you unfamiliar with this move , it's essentially a punishment for your forearms, the extra width strengthens your grip and increases the benefit for your biceps, making this super set a real killer. Position yourself in the preacher bench, curl the bar then lower. (4 sets of 12 Reps)
Chin-Up
Incline Dumbbell Fly
Winding down today's session involves a punishing quick fire super set for your pecs and arms. This last push is what dictates how long your metabolic rate will spike for so make it count. (4 sets of 18 Reps)
[A] Lie on an incline bench, holding the weights overhead.
[B] Fly the dumbbells out wide then draw them together.
Flat Dumbbell Chest Press
[B] Then extend your arms directly above your chest, shoulder width apart. Lower allowing for a stretch at the bottom to activate your chest. Drive back up your shoulders get a workout here too. (4 sets of 12 Reps)
30 Degree Incline Curl
[A]Hang onto those dumbbells.
[B] Curl them up to your chest one at a time , pausing for 1 second to tense your biceps at the top of the movement. The incline stops any 'cheat reps' that creep in when you are tired , ensuring you push in the work need to chisel away those final layers of flap. (4 sets of 12 Reps)
Monday, July 18, 2016
HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH?
HOW MUCH VITAMIN D IS ENOUGH?
Vitamin D is critical for normal calcium metabolism and plays a vital role in maintaining bone and muscle health.
The vitamin is produced naturally in the skin as part of a reaction involving sunlight but is also consumed in the diet. Many people are vitamin D deficient because they shun vitamin D-fortified food products and don't get much outdoor activity. Adequate vitamin D levels are important for muscle strength, power, speed and preventing falls.
Ensuring adequate vitamin D intake is critical for maximizing muscle and bone health throughout life. The contribution of vitamin D beyond bone health is controversial. The Institute of Medicine recommends that people aged 1 to 70 consume 600 international units (IUs) of vitamin D a day and that people over 70 consume 800 IUs. The guidelines of the Endocrine Society suggest that even higher doses might be beneficial. However, high doses of vitamin D can cause side effects such as high blood calcium levels and
kidney stones. (Endocrine News, November 2014)
SPRINT CYCLING INCREASES GROWTH HORMONE AND IGF-1
SPRINT CYCLING INCREASES GROWTH HORMONE AND IGF-1
Growth hormone and IGF-1 are two important anabolic hormones that increase lean muscle and strength. Growth hormone promotes muscle hypertrophy indirectly by increasing the production of IGF-1.
Growth hormone (GH) is a stress hormone that raises the concentration of glucose and free fatty acids. It also stimulates production of IGF-1. GH also known as somatotropin ), is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is thus important in human development. Ref : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_hormone
Israeli researchers from the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv found that growth hormone, IGF-1 and lactate increased during a single 30-second maximal sprint on a stationary bike (i.e., Wingate test). Growth hormone increased more and peaked earlier in women than men, but IGF-1 only increased significantly in men. This was an interesting study, but it has little practical application. (Fitness RX for women)
