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Health And Fitness Audio Books – Convenient, Motivational And Educational

If you have decided it is finally time for you to get healthy audio books can help you. Maybe you are trying to kick some bad habits such as poor eating, lack or exercise, smoking, or need help with health issues; audio books can help in all these areas. You can learn the proper foods to eat and tips to lose weight and quit smoking among other areas of interest.Look over the catalogs to see which health and fitness routines are right for you. They offer a combination of CDs, videos on tape or in DVD form, and interactive workbooks, so that you can cope with your weight loss issues over the long haul. How to be healthy audio books demonstrate the tips and tricks of professional personal trainers in a proven program which deals with your mental, physical, and spiritual needs.These health and fitness audio books features tips on how to stay motivated and information on how to work out a fitness schedule that fits your lifestyle, how to make small diet changes and how to keep a positive attitude. Physical and mental health goes hand in hand and Yoga is the perfect activity to exercise and relax your mind & your body, simultaneously.A variety of audio yoga titles can be found in the how to keep fit audio books section. These programs include three different routines: energize, tone, and sweat and are available on VHS and DVD. Whether you’re interested in the visuals or the sounds of Yoga, you are bound to find what you are looking for.There are also many pod casts covering health topics ranging from natural health and vegan cooking to bodybuilding and medical information, browse through the Health and Fitness Podcast section to find Podcasts by motivational speakers which offer to help listeners stick to their diet and exercise goals and cover topics ranging from carbohydrates and protein to natural remedies like aromatherapy.You should also check out free audio programs that cover different types of cancers ranging from lung and liver to bladder and esophageal. These programs are also free to download sometimes. These health and fitness audio books teach you how to keep fit through fast and effective cognitive process for quieting worries and reducing anger and stress and wake up your creative and intuitive potential.

What Is Worksite Wellness All About? – A Series – What Is Health Status? (Consider This!)

The field and practice of worksite wellness today basically revolves around three terms – health, wellness and wellbeing. Other terms also seen used include: thriving, flourishing, health promotion, optimal living and quality of life. But the big three are health, wellness and wellbeing.Since these terms are used interchangeably or as synonyms, I have wondered just how different or the same are these terms? When I framed out this question in my mind, I thought it would be simple enough to just look-up their definitions and I would have my answer.But, boy was I wrong. Definitions only got me so far and not very far at that. As I was reviewing definitions, it occurred to me that worksite wellness programs today are not even necessarily about health, but more about employee health status. These two terms differ. So how do they differ? Based on the definitions and reading I have done health status is a state at a fixed point in time, as opposed to the more global, encompassing concept of health.What Is Health Status?The Stedman’s 7th Edition Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing (2012) definition is: “The level of health of an individual person, group or population as assessed by that individual or by objective measures.”The Oxford Illustrated Companion to Medicine (2001) defines the state of health as being the “degree to which physical and mental functioning are in equilibrium with the physical, biological and social environment.”In his 1997 article titled Health Status Assessment, Stephen Wright uses the definition: “A focus on function and somatic sensation at a particular point in time.”In the Segen’s Medical Dictionary (2012), the definition is: “A generic term referring to the health (good or poor) of a person, group or population in a particular area, especially when compared to other areas or with national data.”The Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing (2012) definition is: “The level of health of an individual person, a group, or a population as assessed by that individual or by objective measures.”According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, their definition is: “The level of health of the individual, group, or population as subjectively assessed by the individual or by more objective measures.”The American Thoracic Society definitions are: “Health status is an individual’s relative level of wellness and illness by taking into account the presence of biological or physiological dysfunction, symptoms, and functional impairment. Health perceptions (or perceived health status) are subjective ratings by the affected individual of his or her health status. Some people perceive themselves as healthy despite suffering from one or more chronic diseases, while others perceive themselves as ill when no objective evidence of disease can be found.”Rice University points out that “there is no single standard measurement of health status for individuals or population groups. Individual health status may be measured by an observer who performs an examination and rates the individual along any of several dimensions, including presence or absence of life-threatening illness, risk factors for premature death, severity of disease, and overall health. Individual health status may also be assessed by asking the person to report his/her health perceptions in the domains of interest, such as physical functioning, emotional well-being, pain or discomfort, and overall perception of health.”On the Biology Online Website, “the level of health of the individual, group, or population as subjectively assessed by the individual or by more objective measures.” is their listed definition.When examining and considering definitions, it is important from a conceptual perspective to remember that definitions are only part of the perspective. For conceptual clarity, one also needs to consider context and relevancy as being equally important as areas to focus on as well.How health status is determined is an important perspective when applied in a worksite wellness setting.

How to Beat Anxiety: A Look Into 6 Effective Methods

If you know anyone who is suffering from anxiety, you are aware of how much it impacts their lives. It influences every aspect of their being: from concentration to personal relationships and even their sense of self-worth.

Fortunately, there are ways to beat anxiety. Not all strategies work for everyone because different people have different triggers and responses to stressors. However, regardless of personal taste or preferences, there is something here for every reader to adopt and implement.

Change Your Thinking

A lot of the time, anxious thoughts are just the product of outdated habits or assumptions. You may be retriggering old anxieties or insecurities that aren’t as applicable to your life as they were before. You may not be aware that your anxiety is a product of insecure or pessimistic thinking.

Start by asking yourself some questions:

● What do you think will go wrong?

● What are your worst-case scenarios?

● What are your expectations?

● Are they realistic and healthy?

● What’s the biggest thing you’re worried about right now?

● Is it a legitimate cause for concern?

● What evidence do you have to support that idea?

● Are there other possible explanations?

Meditate

There are a lot of benefits associated with meditation, but one of the most understated is its ability to help with anxiety. Meditation is an excellent way to help you get back in touch with your body and what is happening inside. It can help you identify when and why you’re feeling anxious.

When you start to meditate, you’ll notice thoughts entering your mind from time to time. This is normal. The goal isn’t to kill all of your thoughts but rather to acknowledge them, accept them, and then let them go.