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HEALTH MAINTENANCE. Recommended Health Screenings. Cancer: Breast, Testicular, Cervical, Skin Heart Disease: Blood pressure, Cholesterol. Forms of Alternative Medicine. Therapeutic Touch Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi Hypnosis Herbs Massage Acupuncture.
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Recommended Health Screenings • Cancer: Breast, Testicular, Cervical, Skin • Heart Disease: Blood pressure, Cholesterol
Forms of Alternative Medicine • Therapeutic Touch • Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi • Hypnosis • Herbs • Massage • Acupuncture
Benefits of Alternative Medicine • Increased circulation • Relaxation, Stress reduction • Decreased Blood pressure, pulse rate and breathing rate • Pain reduction
7 Main Components of Good Nutrition • Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats • Vitamins and Minerals • Fiber • Water
Caloric Content per Gram • Protein – 4 • Carbohydrate – 4 • Fat - 9
Functions of Nutrients • Protein – Build and Repair Complete – 9 essential amino acids Incomplete – some essential amino acids plus non-essential ones • Carbohydrate – Immediate Energy • Fat – Stored Energy and Vitamins
Fat and Cholesterol • Saturated Fat – Solid at room temperature; Tend to clog arteries • Unsaturated – Liquid or Soft at room temperature; “Good” Fat • LDL – Bad cholesterol • HDL – Good cholesterol
Water • About 65% of body mass • Need 6-8 glasses per day • Helps maintain electrolyte balance • Needed for chemical reactions • Aids digestion and waste removal
Water Imbalance • Dehydration – Too little water Symptoms: Dry mouth, poor tugor • Edema – Too much water Symptoms: Body – pitting Lungs – rales
Common Diet Therapies • Allergies – avoid allergen (wheat, milk, eggs and chocolate are common) • Anemia – increase iron, Vit B 12 • Cancer – increase calories and vitamins A, C, D, & E for tissue repair • Diabetes -–reduce blood sugar • Heart Disease – reduce cholesterol, calories and fat
Stress • Benefit – motivation to do best • Consequences – increased risk of: Colds/infection, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, ulcers, allergies, asthma, cancer and autoimmune disorders
Stress Reduction • Exercise regularly • Eat properly (avoid caffeine) • Get enough sleep • Set realistic goals • Seek help when needed
Heart Disease Risk Factors • Cannot be changed: heredity, male, increasing age • Can be changed: smoking, high BP and cholesterol, physical inactivity • Contributing factors: diabetes, obesity, stress
Stroke Risk Factors • Age – incidence doubles every 10 years past age 55 • Gender – male and women who smoke or take oral contraceptives • Race – African decent • Diabetes, Prior stroke, Heredity