10

Apr

Bathroom Safety For Households with Kids

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Kids are almost always exploring. Because of their curiosity and very playful nature, children are almost always prone to accidents within the basic premises of the home. However, not too many households expect kids to accidentally get inside bathrooms. In several cases already, children are rushed to the hospital or are subjected to major accidents because parents forgot or willingly neglected ensuring bathroom safety.

 

If you have kids on your household, it would much advisable if you would rearrange how furniture are fixed on the house. Overall safety of kids should be given particular attention. Even in the bathroom, parents should maker sure that the part of the house would completely be free from potential accidents especially if children would slip in and be curious about bathroom fixtures.

 

Because the bathroom is almost always wet and slippery, it would truly be helpful if that house part would be kept a safe zone for kids. Being a kid-friendly and safe home would help you attain serenity, security and confidence that your kid or kids would always be safe while inside the home. To be able to make the bathroom hassle free and really safe, or be able to ensure bathroom safety, it would be imperative to take note of the following simplified guidelines:

 

1. Always make sure the lid of the toilet bowl seat is always down. Through ensuring this, you would find your bathroom safe from any form of kid drowning. Even if toilet bowls have water that are not enough to drown any average adult, kids, especially toddlers are at greater risks. Also consider installing toilet bowl seats so that overall safety would be revealed. Rule number one to bathroom safety: keep toilet seats down especially when there are kids around.

 

2. Make sure the kid would not ever get to the shower and the bathtub areas alone. That is because according to bathroom safety experts, doing so would take the child’s life at risk. First, he might slip and fall because the bathtub is slippery. At the same time, doing so would also pose the risk of drowning especially if there is water in the tub.

 

3. If there are any garbage cans inside the bathroom, makes sure you do not throw medicines, cleaning supplies, razors and containers of hairsprays at the objects. Otherwise, bathroom safety for kids would be compromised because children may go inside and be curious about the contents of the thrash can. For sure your watchful eye would not allow you to let your children slip out of your sight, but preventive and safety measures should be instilled.

 

4. To ensure overall bathroom safety, it would be advisable if you would get rid of the medicine cabinet in the bathroom. Kids might reach the medicines or might stand at fixtures to reach the cabinet. They may accidentally and unknowingly harm themselves by swallowing medicine tablets or drinking syrups. For bathroom safety, medicines and medicine cabinets can be kept elsewhere to get rid of the possibility of occurrence of over dosage.

 

5. Inspect the electrical wirings inside the bathroom and make sure there are no exposed electric outlets or plug sockets. For your bathroom safety, makes sure the possibility of accidental electrocution would be eliminated.

 

6. Always turn off heaters when not in use. Kids may accidentally turn knobs and soak themselves wet at the shower. There have been incidences when kids got burns because the water from the shower is too hot. To ensure bathroom safety, place the heaters at locations that really could not be reached by children even if they try so hard.

 

7. To ensure overall bathroom safety, make sure the bathroom door is always closed. There are accessories that would ensure that the door is always closed. If the doors are shut, kids would not be able to slip in and bathroom safety would be upheld.

 

On top of all these bathroom safety tips, it would also be advisable if you would put mats or easy-dry carpets on the floor so the tiles would not get too slippery. Kids would easily slip and fall to the floor if the flooring of the bathroom remains very slippery. Also keep the overall cleanliness of the bathroom monitored and well kept. Doing so would help ensure overall bathroom safety.

 

 

 Bathroom safety  is very important especially when there are kid around. Children are more prone to bathroom accidents. Thus, the most you could do is to make sure the kids remain safe even if they accidentally checks out the bathroom on their own. Visit us for Bathroom Safety and  Grab bars .

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5

Apr

Back Extensions Exercise

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If you’re looking for a way to strengthen your lower back, back extensions may be the exercise for you. If you’ve recently injured your back you’ll want to consult your physician before attempting such an exercise. If you find this exercise is a bit too challenging for you at first, you can start out in an incline positioned until you are more comfortable with the exercise. Or, if you find this exercise too easy for you, you can do it in a declined position or use platted weights in front of the chest or behind the neck.

For this exercise you will either need a back extension machine, or a bench that allows you to securely position your feet so that the rest of your body won’t move during the exercise. You will be lying on your front side and everything about an inch below your hips should be on the bench or back extension machine.

From this position fold your arms across your chest. Now, begin the movement by bending at the waist. You should continue this movement until you feel you’ve reached the full motion of your range. This will be different for everyone, so it’s up to you to determine. From here, raise your body back up slowly and hold your body at this position for a second. Repeat this movement to meet your specifications.

John Gibb manages http://www.weight-lifting-4u.com
The site dedicated to weight lifting.

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5

Apr

Optimum Fitness for Middle Age – Part 1

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On any give day, one of us will walk by a mirror, observe a photograph, or see our reflection in the glass. Where did the time go, and why didn’t we see it before? When you have true friends, they accept you for who you are. So, you can expect no criticism from them.

However, your family physician, photographs, and mirrors, won’t make excuses for you. Some people label it, “middle age spread” or “battle of the bulge,” but how do you regain control of this uphill battle?

You are concerned with body weight, body fat, blood sugar, blood pressure, and your cholesterol levels. Which of those readings should concern you the most? You know it’s time to make a change. Should you join a health club?

What piece of exercise equipment could you fit into your house? Every time you see fitness equipment commercials, the models are the age of your children. The basic fitness rules for the average 25 year old do not apply to us. Your joints are worn from step aerobics, Tae Bo, and spinning classes. Now you are in search of a low impact alternative.

So, where do you start and what are your options? Actually, you have quite a few options. Some are popular, and others are less popular, but just as effective.

Yoga classes have a huge variety of low impact exercise routines. Some classes hold postures, and others flow through each posture by matching breath with movement. You can’t go wrong, and you may be able to pick up an introductory, or free, introductory package. Most of all, try different types of Yoga classes to see what fits your
needs.

Weight resistance training is still a great workout, for many reasons, and you don’t have to
sit down between sets, unless you want to. This enables you to keep your heart rate steady you may want to use an exercise heart monitor, which gives you the chance to exercise at a challenging, but safe level, without worry.

I would suggest a personal trainer, if you have been out of circulation for a while. Make sure your personal trainer is knowledgeable and understanding. Also, be aware that some personal trainers specialize in body builders, some specialize in training women, and some have holistic knowledge. It is wise to shop around for the best personal trainer to suit your needs.

Elliptical trainers offer a stimulating, low impact, cross training, weight bearing, and aerobic workout. I don’t own shares in any of the companies that manufacture these gems, but they are my personal favorite. You can find home gym models that retail for around the annual cost of a health club membership. However, be honest with yourself about making a commitment to use it. It’s a shame when an elliptical trainer becomes a glorified clothes rack.

In the next article, we will discuss more exercise options and diet.

Paul Jerard, is a co-owner/director of Yoga teacher training at Aura Wellness Center. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org

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5

Apr

Tummy Tightening and Weight Loss

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With all the diet fads and quick weight loss claims out there, how do you know who and what to trust for a successful weight loss plan?

The truth is, there are so many different voices of reason out there that no one weight loss solution is suitable for everyone. If you are serious about wanting to lose weight successfully without falling victim to yo-yo dieting, a reliable rule of thumb is: when in doubt, go organic. This means no miracle pills, no secret formulas, no magical weight loss belts, but rather pure organic exercise, healthy eating and nutrition. It may not sound as easy as a miracle pill but it is definitely more reliable. One great way to get a little exercise and work at slimming your bulge is to focus on tummy tightening.

Tummy Tightening the organic way…

The good news about tummy tightening is that you can pretty much get started anytime, anywhere. Here’s a couple organic tummy tightening exercises that you can perform either at a gym, in your living room or in the open space of your back yard:

1. The crunch

  • Lie on you back.
  • Place your feet on the floor, as close to your bottom as possible, with your knees placed together.
  • Fold your arms across your chest and relax your neck.
  • Inhale and slowly raise your shoulders as high as you can while keeping your lower back on the floor.
  • Hold that position for a count of 1 and breathe out forcefully.
  • Slowly relax the stomach muscles and allow your shoulders to return to the floor.
  • Repeat this procedure 10 - 12 times, rest for 60 seconds then repeat.

2. Lying Leg Raises

  • Lie on your back with your hands, palms down under your buttocks.

  • Raise your legs about 30cm (12″) off the floor and hold them there.
  • Now trying to use just your lower abs, raise your legs by another 15cm (6″). Do this by tilting the pelvis upwards instead of lifting the legs with the psoas.
  • Make sure your knees are slightly bent.

    • Repeat the pelvis tilt 10 times, rest for 60 seconds then repeat.

In conjunction with good ol’ organic exercise, it’s important to include a healthy organic diet and nutrition plan in order to reap the most long-term benefits of tummy tightening exercises and weight loss.

Healthy Eating and Nutrition the organic way…

Although there are many food plans out there to help guide you in getting a sufficient amount of nutrients throughout the day, the truth is, it can sometimes be difficult to find time for healthy eating. If you tend to fall victim to a busy schedule, you may want to consider a nutritional supplement plan to help boost your energy and gain the nutrients difficult to get out of meals on the run. Nutritional supplements can be a great addition to any tummy tightening weight loss plan and will help you develop longevity with your results.

For more information on tumnmy exercises please visit my site at Tummy Tighteners (http://www.tummytighteners.com). Feel free to reprint this article on your own site or in your newsletter but please leave the resource box intact with a live link to my site.

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5

Apr

Weight is Like Metal

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I seem to be constantly struggling to change how the majority of the population views body weight. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard something along the lines of “I’ve dropped two pant sizes but I haven’t lost any weight.” In reality, if you aren’t considered obese, what does it really matter what the scale reads if your circumference measurements and body fat are decreasing? That is how I came up with the “metal analogy”. Weight is like metal the weight of a particular volume of muscle is greater than that of the same volume of fat, just as a 1” x 1” block of iron weighs more than a 1” x 1” block of aluminum. Muscle weighs more than fat, and a scale doesn’t take this into consideration.

Muscle is much denser than body fat and therefore weighs more. If you look great, fit into the clothes you aimed to fit into, and feel great, you shouldn’t care that the scale isn’t showing exactly what you expected to see. However, if you fall into the obese category, that is another story. In that case, you should see changes occur on the scale. However, if you don’t fall into the obese category, then it pays to know what you should be looking for:

•Looser fitting clothes

•Body fat decrease

•Change in circumference measurements

I highly recommend that you have your body fat and circumference measurements taken. Measure your chest, waist, hips, thighs, calves, and arms so that you have some way to gauge your progress. Have a reassessment done after three months and you should see noticeable changes. In the mean time, assuming your goal is to lose weight, you should see changes in the way your clothes fit you.

It’s also important to point out that it’s impossible to spot reduce fat. Fat burning should be viewed as an entire body process. How your body chooses to let go of fat is specific to each person. One person may first lose weight in the abdominal region, while another may lose from the facial region. That is another reason why it is important to do measurements in order to track your progress. Fat is usually dropped first in the last area that it was put on.

If you are following a balanced exercise program and doing some type of resistance training, like weight lifting, you are probably adding muscle at the same time that you are losing fat. The scale may very well read the exact same weight that you started out at because you dropped 5 pounds of fat while adding 5 pounds of muscle. And muscle is a good thing—the more muscle you have on your body, the more calories you burn at rest, thus resulting in a higher metabolism. So the next time someone expresses feeling down because she has been working really hard to lose weight but hasn’t seen a change on the scale, remind her that her hard work is most likely paying off by changing her body composition, rather than her body weight.

©Melissa Allen is a certified personal trainer, Blackbelt & fitness consultant, as well as the owner of Optimum Condition— personal fitness training and kickboxing instruction. She is a self-syndicated columnist and a member of the San Diego Press Club and the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. She welcomes input from her readers, so please contact her with any questions or comments that you may have by visiting her website.

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