What I have learned from Module 6 Chapters 15 and 20:
1.
Discussion Forums:
Regarding alternative medicine, I learned that acupuncture “has been proven effective in relieving post operative dental pain and in controlling nausea caused by surgery.” And that: “Overall, the researchers concluded that acupuncture could be a valuable option for patients suffering from frequent tension headaches.” I also learned that none of the participating students have experienced acupuncture.
I also learned from discussion sections that:
According to net doctor: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/examinations/ultrasoundpregnancy.htm, the description of the ultrasound scan reflect that of our text with the addition: “In the UK an ultra sound scan is a routine examination, usually performed…at 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy.” The website further explains how an ultrasound scan is carried out and what it is used for. It adds that the “ultrasound scan can provide a good overall impression of the fetus, but even the finest examination cannot detect all possible problems.” It also addresses the question regarding the possibility of ultrasound scans harming the unborn child by noting that there is no scientific evidence to support this concern.
In regards to Chiropratic, one student responded that: There can be negatives to chiropractic. If your neck is moved too abruptly it can cause a stroke due to vertebral artery dissection, which is an injury to major arteries. stroke.about.com/b/2008/06/16/strokes-due-to-chiropractic-manipulation.htm
Readings:
1. On page 453 of our text under Health Tips, I learned that: “Many people experience headaches caused by tension in the muscles in the back of the neck and head. Often the tension alters blood supply to the brain, which causes headache. Pressing acupressure points at two different locations may relieve the headache pain.” The text further describes manual applications.
2. According to our text on page 352, there are a number of ways of prenatal testing that can be used in preventing hereditary diseases. On page 353 the text tells us that “a noninvasive form of prenatal testing is ultrasound scanning, which is used to visualize the developing fetus…Ultrasound scans use high-frequency sound waves that bounce back from the various tissues in the fetus with different intensities.” It further tells us that the scans can “detect multiple fetuses, determine the location of the placenta…gauge the fetus’s head size…abnormal brain development and neural tube defects.” Finally, it describes the scans as safe but “pregnant women are advised not to have an ultrasound scan unless their health or that of the fetus requires one.”
3. On page 451 – 452 of our text, I learned that: Chiropractic is in the categorized as alternative medicine. “Chiropractic was founded in the United States around 1900 by Daniel David Palmer, who had no scientific or medical training, but who believed throughout his life that he had a “calling” to heal people…After several…cures by spinal manipulation, Palmer concluded that virtually all diseases are caused by a subluxed (misaligned) vertebrae…He was a genius at commercializing chiropractic, and he was the first to come up with the idea of mail-order diplomas…Subluxation of vertebrae is the principal cause of disease according to chiropractic theory; subluxation can be caused by genetic disorders, falls, injuries, improper sleeping habits, poor posture, obesity, stress, or occupational hazards.” Furthermore, Palmer’s claim that “all diseases are caused by a sublexed vertebrae” seems to be a bit far reaching and his “genius at commercializing chiropractic, and …mail-order diplomas” substantiate the categorization.
Online Lessons: I learned that regarding Alternative Medicines:
1. One-half of all medical schools now offer courses in alternative medicine.
2. The World Health Organization estimates that between 65 to 80 percent of the world's population (about 3 billion people) rely on traditional (alternative) medicine as their primary form of health care.
3. In 1993, American consumers spent almost $1.5 billion dollars on herbal remedies-ten times more than was spent on over-the-counter sleeping pills from grocery stores and drug stores.
4. Worldwide, only 10 to 30 percent of people use conventional medicine, 70 to 90 percent use alternative medicine.
5. Approximately $22 million of U.S. government money has already been spent on alternative medical research since 1992 at the National Institutes of Health and Public Health Services.
6. The American Medical Association (AMA), in Resolution #514, "is encouraging its members to become better in-formed regarding alternative (complementary) medicine and to participate in appropriate studies of it.
7. Almost one-third of American medical schools-among them Harvard, Yale, John's Hopkins, and Georgetown Universities-now offer coursework in alternative methods.
8. Mutual of Omaha says it saves about $6.50 in covering non-standard (alternative) treatments.
9. 74 percent of the American population desires a more natural approach to health care.
10. Of the one out of three Americans who say they have used alternative medicine techniques, 84 percent said they would use it again.
11. Traditional Chinese medicine has been chosen by the World Health Organization for worldwide propagation to meet the heath care needs of the twenty-first century.
12. The U.S. government sponsors the use of acupuncture in drug rehabilitation programs.
13. There are five homeopathic hospitals in Great Britain run by the British National Service.
14. One out of three drugs prescribed in Germany is an herb.
15. One out of every ten Americans is under the care of a chiropractor.
16. In 1991, Americans made more visits to unconventional health care providers (425 million) than to conventional doctors (388 million).
17. One out of three Americans used unconventional medicine in 1991.
18. Americans spent almost $13.7 billion on unconventional health care in 1991.
19. 75 percent of that $13.7 billion (above) was out of pocket.
20. 12 percent of Fortune 500 companies offer alternative medicine as part of their health care packages.
21. That percentage was expected to increase to 18 percent by the end of 1996.
2. Comment on participation:
I my discussion grades are continuing to be very good - I put a great deal of effort in this part of the module. My strong participation helps me to reflect and plan questions and answers. My quiz grades have dramatically improved because I followed my plan to take the quiz within 2 days of completing the text readings and to complete the quiz in a relaxed, unhurried setting. My goal is to accomplish least a grade of “A”. I am also very pleased with my blogging abilities.
3. Vocabulary:
- Teratogen: any environmental agent that causes abnormal development of a fetus. Increases my awareness that many environmental agents act as teratogens during pregnancy and may cause abnormal development in a fetus, particularly smoking and alcohol.
- Chronic villus sampling: a prenatal procedure used to determine whether genetic or anatomical defects exist in a fetus; alternative to amniocentesis. I have heard of the term CVS but did not know what it meant regarding the health of the fetus.
- Ischemia: an insufficient supply of blood to the heart. This describes a term that I have heard many times and now I have an accurate sense of what it means.
- Avyrvedic medicine: a traditional form of preventive medicine and healing, involving mind, body, and spirit, practiced in India for thousands of years. It is spreading to Western countries. Some of this makes sense and it is always good to be educated on the unknown.
- Subluxation: misalignment of a vertebra from is correct position. Awareness of the meaning gave my discussion responses a more professional tone.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Learning Journal 6 Trudy Christman
What I have learned from Module 6 Chapters 13 and 14:
1.
Discussion Forums:
Regarding cardiovascular diseases, I learned that due to pervasive disease, the US has had extremely high death rates in the past. However, due to public awareness, people have come to understand the seriousness of the disease and are willing to take action to decrease their risks.
Adopting a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis as well as not smoking are the prime ways to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. A good website for research is: www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml (Ctrl + Click)
I also learned from the discussion section that your diet could be a cancer risk. For example, research shows that "stomach cancer is common in Japan but uncommon among white Americans in Hawaii. Excessive consumption of smoked and pickled foods may contribute to the higher rates of stomach cancer in Japan." Moreover, "our ancestors foraged for their food. They collected and ate seeds, roots, fruits, and vegetables and rarely ate meat. Thus the diet we consume toady is filled with excess sugar, salt, fat, and meat." And, “today we are asking our bodies to do something they are not designed to do.” Furthermore, “when we consume to much of these toxic products, and not enough of what our bodies need, it's no wonder so many healthy problems such as cancer arise.”
Regarding congestive heart failure, I learned what can be caused by CHF according to the MedicineNet website: http://www.medicinenet.com/congestive_heart_failure/article.htm :
1. Diseases that weaken the heart muscle
2. Diseases that cause stiffening of the heart muscles
3. Diseases that increase oxygen demand by the body tissue beyond the capability of the heart to deliver.
Readings:
1. As noted in our text on page 322, “… public awareness of the risk factors in cardiovascular disease has been a major contributor to the overall decline.” We can further improve awareness by changing our lifestyles and setting an example for family and friends.
2. According to table 13.5 of our text on page 314, Dietary Recommendations to Help Prevent Cancer. It notes that: “About 50% of all cancers are thought to derive from nutritional deficiencies.” The table lists several substances/food, describes the effect on cancer risk, and gives recommendations.
3. According to Table 14.1 Categories of Cardiovascular Disease found on page 322 of our text, congestive heart failure “occurs when the heart is unable to pump all the blood that is returned to it.”
Online Lessons: I learned that cancer and cardiovascular disease can be prevented by following lifestyle guidelines:
1. Limit intake of unhealthy fats and cholesterol
2. Choose low-fat protein sources
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables
4. Select whole grains
5. Practice moderation and balance
2. Comment on participation:
I continue to be happy with my discussion grades. As you can see, I put a great deal of effort in this part of the module. My participation helps me to reflect and plan questions and answers. As to, my quiz grades, I followed my plan to take the quiz within 2 days of completing the text readings. Additionally, I completed the quiz in a relaxed, unhurried setting and kept in mind that – I would like to improve to at least a grade of “A”. I am also very pleased with my blogging abilities and that I completed the assignment in total.
On the other hand, I am very disappointed in my Critical Review grade. I was in hurrying and trying to catch up at work and in class. It was also very hard for me to focus after the death of my partner and his funeral.
3. Vocabulary:
- Cancer susceptibility gene: gene responsible for familial breast cancer and genes that cause susceptibility to colon cancer; increases the risk of a person developing cancer in his or her lifetime. Increases my awareness that it does not cause cancer directly.
- Xenoestrogens: environmental chemicals that mimic the effects of natural estrogen; may cause cancer. Although, I have heard this term, I now know what it means.
- Ischemia: an insufficient supply of blood to the heart. This describes a term that I have heard many times and now I have an accurate sense of what it means.
- Sinoatrial node: the region of the heart that produces an electrical signal that causes the heart to contract. Although, I was aware that the heart beats in response to an electrical signal, I now know the medical term.
1.
Discussion Forums:
Regarding cardiovascular diseases, I learned that due to pervasive disease, the US has had extremely high death rates in the past. However, due to public awareness, people have come to understand the seriousness of the disease and are willing to take action to decrease their risks.
Adopting a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis as well as not smoking are the prime ways to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. A good website for research is: www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml (Ctrl + Click)
I also learned from the discussion section that your diet could be a cancer risk. For example, research shows that "stomach cancer is common in Japan but uncommon among white Americans in Hawaii. Excessive consumption of smoked and pickled foods may contribute to the higher rates of stomach cancer in Japan." Moreover, "our ancestors foraged for their food. They collected and ate seeds, roots, fruits, and vegetables and rarely ate meat. Thus the diet we consume toady is filled with excess sugar, salt, fat, and meat." And, “today we are asking our bodies to do something they are not designed to do.” Furthermore, “when we consume to much of these toxic products, and not enough of what our bodies need, it's no wonder so many healthy problems such as cancer arise.”
Regarding congestive heart failure, I learned what can be caused by CHF according to the MedicineNet website: http://www.medicinenet.com/congestive_heart_failure/article.htm :
1. Diseases that weaken the heart muscle
2. Diseases that cause stiffening of the heart muscles
3. Diseases that increase oxygen demand by the body tissue beyond the capability of the heart to deliver.
Readings:
1. As noted in our text on page 322, “… public awareness of the risk factors in cardiovascular disease has been a major contributor to the overall decline.” We can further improve awareness by changing our lifestyles and setting an example for family and friends.
2. According to table 13.5 of our text on page 314, Dietary Recommendations to Help Prevent Cancer. It notes that: “About 50% of all cancers are thought to derive from nutritional deficiencies.” The table lists several substances/food, describes the effect on cancer risk, and gives recommendations.
3. According to Table 14.1 Categories of Cardiovascular Disease found on page 322 of our text, congestive heart failure “occurs when the heart is unable to pump all the blood that is returned to it.”
Online Lessons: I learned that cancer and cardiovascular disease can be prevented by following lifestyle guidelines:
1. Limit intake of unhealthy fats and cholesterol
2. Choose low-fat protein sources
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables
4. Select whole grains
5. Practice moderation and balance
2. Comment on participation:
I continue to be happy with my discussion grades. As you can see, I put a great deal of effort in this part of the module. My participation helps me to reflect and plan questions and answers. As to, my quiz grades, I followed my plan to take the quiz within 2 days of completing the text readings. Additionally, I completed the quiz in a relaxed, unhurried setting and kept in mind that – I would like to improve to at least a grade of “A”. I am also very pleased with my blogging abilities and that I completed the assignment in total.
On the other hand, I am very disappointed in my Critical Review grade. I was in hurrying and trying to catch up at work and in class. It was also very hard for me to focus after the death of my partner and his funeral.
3. Vocabulary:
- Cancer susceptibility gene: gene responsible for familial breast cancer and genes that cause susceptibility to colon cancer; increases the risk of a person developing cancer in his or her lifetime. Increases my awareness that it does not cause cancer directly.
- Xenoestrogens: environmental chemicals that mimic the effects of natural estrogen; may cause cancer. Although, I have heard this term, I now know what it means.
- Ischemia: an insufficient supply of blood to the heart. This describes a term that I have heard many times and now I have an accurate sense of what it means.
- Sinoatrial node: the region of the heart that produces an electrical signal that causes the heart to contract. Although, I was aware that the heart beats in response to an electrical signal, I now know the medical term.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Learning Journal 5 Trudy Christman
What I have learned from Module 5 Chapters 7 and 16:
1. Discussion Forums:
After reading about osteoporosis, I discovered that it is one of the medical problems I wish to avoid at all costs because of the destructive symptoms.
According to Google Health, https://health.google.com/health/ref/Osteoporosis: “Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time…there are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease.” However, symptoms that occur late in the disease are:
Bone pain or tenderness
Fractures with little or no trauma
Loss of height (as much as 6 inches) over time
Low back pain due to fractures of the spinal bones
Neck pain due to fractures of the spinal bones
Stooped posture or kyphosis, also called a "dowager's hump"
And
After reading about cross training, I realized that as long as I do not repetitively strain or overuse my muscles, it is a great way to condition different sets of muscles.
On website: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/Cross_Training.htm, I discovered, "Cross training is a great way to condition different muscle groups, develop a new set of skills, and reduce boredom that creeps in after months of the same exercise routines. Cross training also allows you the ability to vary the stress placed on specific muscles or even your cardiovascular system. After months of the same movements your body becomes extremely efficient performing those movements, and while that is great for competition, it limits the amount of overall fitness you possess and reduces the actual conditioning you get while training; rather than continuing to improve, you simply maintain a certain level of fitness. Cross training is also necessary to reduce the risk of injury from repetitive strain or overuse."
And
I was surprised to learn that the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Step Program can be used to address many addictions.
On the http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org/: “Twelve-step Programs have long been an important part of the recovery process and the basis for many recovery programs. Developed over 65 years ago by a small group of alcoholics, the AA program provides simple tools for living based on a set of spiritual principles and a reliance on the fellowship of men and women who share their experience and offer their support as part of a lifelong process of recovery. This approach has since been adapted for the treatment of many other addictions, and now includes other self-supporting fellowships such as CA and NA.”
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (alcoholics-anonymous.org) states that it practices: “A twelve-step program for people in recovery from alcohol abuse.”
Some drug addicts prefer AA to NA or CA. Narcotics Anonymous World Services (NA) (na.org). The twelve-step recovery program from addiction to drugs is based on the Alcoholics Anonymous model.
And
At the Federal level, website: http://www.saasnet.org/drupal-6.6/?q=node/43 displays The Federal Drug and Alcohol Policy Recommendations Memorandum which outlines recommended reforms to drug and alcohol policies and recommended funding.
Readings:
From our text book reading I learned the six Components of Physical Activity:
1. Motivation: the willingness to focus energy on movement
2. Cardio-respiratory fitness: the body’s ability to obtain and utilize fuel and oxygen efficiently during sustained, effortful physical activity
3. Body strength: the ability to lift or move an object.
4. Endurance: the ability to move an object without becoming quickly fatigued
5. Flexibility: the ability to move a joint
6. Body composition: the body’s relative amounts of water, bone, fat, and tissue.
Of the six components, I was most interested in the sixth: Body composition and, in particular, bone density. Because from a health perspective - a bone density of about 4% of total body weight is best. Low bone density, such as in osteoporosis, increases the risk of falls and bone fractures. In order to achieve healthy bone density: regular weight-bearing exercise should be practiced; consumption of adequate amounts of calcium and phosphate is important, and little or no consumption of phosphate-containing sodium is a must. Also, bone density is generally determined when young (big surprise to me). And, this is the reasoning behind encouraging young people to exercise, consume dairy foods, and not to consume sodas.
I also learned that cross-training is defined as "incorporating more than one activity into a regular activity plan - walking four days a week and doing strength training or cycling two days a week (and resting one). When overdone, I can be risky - all things in moderation is good.
Regarding addition, the text reconfirmed what I already knew: addiction is a progressive, chronic condition that is characterized by compulsion, loss of control, has adverse consequences, and distorts normal thinking. Additionally, drug abuse and addiction problems are most likely to occur in adults between the ages of 18 and 44.
Online lessons:
Healthy Weight & Physical Activity Lecture: 10 Health Mistakes That Even Smart People Occasionally Make. Of those 10 health mistakes, I was most interested in:
They don't drink enough water on a daily basis. I was surprised to learn that beer and diet soda don't count as liquids because they act as diuretics.
They don't get enough sleep. I was surprised to learn that a lack of sleep can heightened mortality rate can play into lack of sleep.
They don't eat breakfast. Research shows that learning, decision making, and memory can be impaired when you restrict your food intake. This is an eye-opener for me.
7 Effective Fat Loss Strategies When Dining Out - this list confirmed what I am already doing.
1. Develop a plan in advance.
2. Eat a small, healthy snack before dining out.
3. Load up on vegetables.
4. Include a lean protein source. 5. Make simple, healthier changes to the meals you enjoy.
6. Drink plenty of water and eat slowly.
7. Listen to your body
2. Comment on participation:
At this point in the semester, I am very happy with my discussion grades. I put a great deal of effort in this component and I have learned quite a bit from the questions and answers. Regarding my quiz grades, I would like to improve to at least a grade of “A”. As I mentioned in my last blog, I believe that I should take the quiz within 2 days of completion of the text readings.
On the other hand, I am very disappointed in my Learning Journal grades. I plan to achieve a better grade by applying my attention to direction. In particular, reading the Learning Journal directions for each module and learning to submit an active link.
3. Vocabulary:
- Relative perceived exertion: awareness of one’s response to exercise. This phrase helps me look for the sensations of effort and muscular force, breathing rate, and body and skin temperature. I learned that this is can mean over exertion and a time to stop exercising.
- Target heart rate: the heart rate during strenuous exercise associated with inducing the training effect - beneficial physiological changes as a result of aerobic exercise. When aerobic training is carried out over a period of time, changes to the heart, lungs and muscles will occur.
- Pharamacogenetics: tailoring drugs to a particular individual to match her or his biology. The helped me to understand the medications my brother was taking for cancer.
- Lifestyle drugs: drugs prescribed for condition that arise from certain living habits or from the natural process of aging. This has helped me understand what my daughter is communicating to me when she talks about my grandson’s medications for Aspberger’s disease.
1. Discussion Forums:
After reading about osteoporosis, I discovered that it is one of the medical problems I wish to avoid at all costs because of the destructive symptoms.
According to Google Health, https://health.google.com/health/ref/Osteoporosis: “Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time…there are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease.” However, symptoms that occur late in the disease are:
Bone pain or tenderness
Fractures with little or no trauma
Loss of height (as much as 6 inches) over time
Low back pain due to fractures of the spinal bones
Neck pain due to fractures of the spinal bones
Stooped posture or kyphosis, also called a "dowager's hump"
And
After reading about cross training, I realized that as long as I do not repetitively strain or overuse my muscles, it is a great way to condition different sets of muscles.
On website: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/Cross_Training.htm, I discovered, "Cross training is a great way to condition different muscle groups, develop a new set of skills, and reduce boredom that creeps in after months of the same exercise routines. Cross training also allows you the ability to vary the stress placed on specific muscles or even your cardiovascular system. After months of the same movements your body becomes extremely efficient performing those movements, and while that is great for competition, it limits the amount of overall fitness you possess and reduces the actual conditioning you get while training; rather than continuing to improve, you simply maintain a certain level of fitness. Cross training is also necessary to reduce the risk of injury from repetitive strain or overuse."
And
I was surprised to learn that the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Step Program can be used to address many addictions.
On the http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.org/: “Twelve-step Programs have long been an important part of the recovery process and the basis for many recovery programs. Developed over 65 years ago by a small group of alcoholics, the AA program provides simple tools for living based on a set of spiritual principles and a reliance on the fellowship of men and women who share their experience and offer their support as part of a lifelong process of recovery. This approach has since been adapted for the treatment of many other addictions, and now includes other self-supporting fellowships such as CA and NA.”
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (alcoholics-anonymous.org) states that it practices: “A twelve-step program for people in recovery from alcohol abuse.”
Some drug addicts prefer AA to NA or CA. Narcotics Anonymous World Services (NA) (na.org). The twelve-step recovery program from addiction to drugs is based on the Alcoholics Anonymous model.
And
At the Federal level, website: http://www.saasnet.org/drupal-6.6/?q=node/43 displays The Federal Drug and Alcohol Policy Recommendations Memorandum which outlines recommended reforms to drug and alcohol policies and recommended funding.
Readings:
From our text book reading I learned the six Components of Physical Activity:
1. Motivation: the willingness to focus energy on movement
2. Cardio-respiratory fitness: the body’s ability to obtain and utilize fuel and oxygen efficiently during sustained, effortful physical activity
3. Body strength: the ability to lift or move an object.
4. Endurance: the ability to move an object without becoming quickly fatigued
5. Flexibility: the ability to move a joint
6. Body composition: the body’s relative amounts of water, bone, fat, and tissue.
Of the six components, I was most interested in the sixth: Body composition and, in particular, bone density. Because from a health perspective - a bone density of about 4% of total body weight is best. Low bone density, such as in osteoporosis, increases the risk of falls and bone fractures. In order to achieve healthy bone density: regular weight-bearing exercise should be practiced; consumption of adequate amounts of calcium and phosphate is important, and little or no consumption of phosphate-containing sodium is a must. Also, bone density is generally determined when young (big surprise to me). And, this is the reasoning behind encouraging young people to exercise, consume dairy foods, and not to consume sodas.
I also learned that cross-training is defined as "incorporating more than one activity into a regular activity plan - walking four days a week and doing strength training or cycling two days a week (and resting one). When overdone, I can be risky - all things in moderation is good.
Regarding addition, the text reconfirmed what I already knew: addiction is a progressive, chronic condition that is characterized by compulsion, loss of control, has adverse consequences, and distorts normal thinking. Additionally, drug abuse and addiction problems are most likely to occur in adults between the ages of 18 and 44.
Online lessons:
Healthy Weight & Physical Activity Lecture: 10 Health Mistakes That Even Smart People Occasionally Make. Of those 10 health mistakes, I was most interested in:
They don't drink enough water on a daily basis. I was surprised to learn that beer and diet soda don't count as liquids because they act as diuretics.
They don't get enough sleep. I was surprised to learn that a lack of sleep can heightened mortality rate can play into lack of sleep.
They don't eat breakfast. Research shows that learning, decision making, and memory can be impaired when you restrict your food intake. This is an eye-opener for me.
7 Effective Fat Loss Strategies When Dining Out - this list confirmed what I am already doing.
1. Develop a plan in advance.
2. Eat a small, healthy snack before dining out.
3. Load up on vegetables.
4. Include a lean protein source. 5. Make simple, healthier changes to the meals you enjoy.
6. Drink plenty of water and eat slowly.
7. Listen to your body
2. Comment on participation:
At this point in the semester, I am very happy with my discussion grades. I put a great deal of effort in this component and I have learned quite a bit from the questions and answers. Regarding my quiz grades, I would like to improve to at least a grade of “A”. As I mentioned in my last blog, I believe that I should take the quiz within 2 days of completion of the text readings.
On the other hand, I am very disappointed in my Learning Journal grades. I plan to achieve a better grade by applying my attention to direction. In particular, reading the Learning Journal directions for each module and learning to submit an active link.
3. Vocabulary:
- Relative perceived exertion: awareness of one’s response to exercise. This phrase helps me look for the sensations of effort and muscular force, breathing rate, and body and skin temperature. I learned that this is can mean over exertion and a time to stop exercising.
- Target heart rate: the heart rate during strenuous exercise associated with inducing the training effect - beneficial physiological changes as a result of aerobic exercise. When aerobic training is carried out over a period of time, changes to the heart, lungs and muscles will occur.
- Pharamacogenetics: tailoring drugs to a particular individual to match her or his biology. The helped me to understand the medications my brother was taking for cancer.
- Lifestyle drugs: drugs prescribed for condition that arise from certain living habits or from the natural process of aging. This has helped me understand what my daughter is communicating to me when she talks about my grandson’s medications for Aspberger’s disease.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Learning Journal 4 Trudy Christman
Mini-Lecture: Choosing a Nutritious Diet - 20 ways to cut 250 Calories really hit a cord. I am already doing some of the suggestions: the alternative to French Toast. Others are in reverse: sometimes I use real butter. Then there are those that don’t work for me - pro and con: have to have - ice cream; not a fan - Alfredo sauce - everything in moderation.
Health Tip of the Day: alcohol has a lot of calories. By reducing intake, you can loose weight.
Readings: I learned that dietary guidelines and the food pyramid go hand-in-hand for good nutrition while fulfilling the three functions of food: provide the chemical constituents of the body, energy for life, and to be pleasurable. The seven components of food: protein, starches, etc and how they are processed by the body - food labeling and food safety as well as types of diets, such as vegetarian diet.
In chapter 6, I learned how the body mass index measures (BMI) is important to the body’s balance of fat; how calories are counted and that they are a measure of energy. Being overweight is a lifetime challenge. It is better to control food intake and develop a program of exercise before the problem occurs. Fad weight-loss can be risky - it can cause long time problems like Diabetes II
Discussions:
I learned about The Science of Carbohydrate Loading by David Peterson: www.marathontraining.com/articles/art_39th.htm
Another drawback to carbohydrate loading if performed incorrectly is gastric/intestinal upset. Very large amounts of ingested carbohydrate can affect the osmolarity of the intestine. In other words, carbohydrates (especially simple/processed sugars) in the intestine draw water into the gut by osmosis affecting the water balance and may cause intestinal upset and diarrhea. As mentioned, an athlete should aim to consume about 600g a day preferably in multiple meals/sittings to avoid overloading the
digestive capacities of the body.
This is all so children will beg their Mothers. A website that I found helpful when researching this topic further was,
www.media-awareness.ca/english/parents/marketing/marketers_target_kids.cfm . This website goes on to give great examples about how marketers target children. One of them I found to be most understanding was schools allowing corporations to sponsor them, because they are in need for cash, supplies, and support. They gave in and allowed Coca Cola machines in schools, allow Kraft foods to pass out "healthy eating kits" in Canada, and they in return get computers and new equipment that was needed. It is sad that things have come down to this.
In my post on March 15th for this journal, I addressed: the Mini-lecture; Health Tip of the Day; what I learned from the readings; what I learned in Chapter 6; and what I learned in the online Discussions.
Unfortunately, as I hastily preformed the copy and paste, I did not highlight the following because it was on a second page:
Participation: I have been able to focus and use my time better. My participation in online discussions continues to be as I hoped. However quiz results are a disappointment. In order to increase my quiz scores, I plan to take the quiz as soon as I complete the text readings.
Four new words: kilo calorie, nutritional calorie, amino acids, and triglyceride.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Journal 4 Trudy Christman
Mini-Lecture: Choosing a Nutritious Diet - 20 ways to cut 250 Calories really hit a cord. I am already doing some of the suggestions: the alternative to French toast. Others are in reverse: sometimes I use real butter. Then there are those that don’t work for me - pro and con: have to have - ice cream; not a fan - Alfredo sauce. Everything in moderation.
Health Tip of the Day: alcohol has a lot of calories. By reducing intake, you can loose weight.
Readings: I learned that dietary guidelines and the food pyramid go hand-in-hand for good nutrition while fulfilling the three functions of food: provide the chemical constituents of the body, energy for life,, and to be pleasurable. The seven components of food: protein, starches, etc and how they are processed by the body. Food labeling and food safety as well as types of diets, such as vegetarian diet.
In chapter 6, I learned how the body mass index measures (BMI) is important to the body’s balance of fat; how calories are counted and that they are a measure of energy. Being overweight is a life time challenge. It is better to control food intake and develop a program of exercise before the problem occurs. Fad weight-loss can be risky - it can cause long time problems like Diabetes II
Discussions:
I learned about The Science of Carbohydrate Loading by David Peterson: www.marathontraining.com/articles/art_39th.htm . The It can be risky because the glycogen created from starches can cause water retention
Another drawback to carbohydrate loading if performed incorrectly is gastric/intestinal upset. Very large amounts of ingested carbohydrate can affect the osmolarity of the intestine. In other words, carbohydrates (especially simple/processed sugars) in the intestine draw water into the gut by osmosis affecting the water balance and may cause intestinal upset and diarrhea. As mentioned, an athlete should aim to consume about 600g a day preferably in multiple meals/sittings to avoid overloading the
digestive capacities of the body.
This is all so children will beg their Mothers. A website that I found helpful when researching this topic further was,
www.media-awareness.ca/english/parents/marketing/marketers_target_kids.cfm . This webiste goes on to give great examples about how marketers target children. One of them I found to be most understanding was schools allowing corporations to sponsor them, because they are in need for cash, supplies, and support. They gave in and allowed Coca Cola machines in schools, allow Kraft foods to pass out "healthy eating kits" in Canada, and tey in return get computers and new equpitment that was needed. It is sad that things have come down to this.
Health Tip of the Day: alcohol has a lot of calories. By reducing intake, you can loose weight.
Readings: I learned that dietary guidelines and the food pyramid go hand-in-hand for good nutrition while fulfilling the three functions of food: provide the chemical constituents of the body, energy for life,, and to be pleasurable. The seven components of food: protein, starches, etc and how they are processed by the body. Food labeling and food safety as well as types of diets, such as vegetarian diet.
In chapter 6, I learned how the body mass index measures (BMI) is important to the body’s balance of fat; how calories are counted and that they are a measure of energy. Being overweight is a life time challenge. It is better to control food intake and develop a program of exercise before the problem occurs. Fad weight-loss can be risky - it can cause long time problems like Diabetes II
Discussions:
I learned about The Science of Carbohydrate Loading by David Peterson: www.marathontraining.com/articles/art_39th.htm . The It can be risky because the glycogen created from starches can cause water retention
Another drawback to carbohydrate loading if performed incorrectly is gastric/intestinal upset. Very large amounts of ingested carbohydrate can affect the osmolarity of the intestine. In other words, carbohydrates (especially simple/processed sugars) in the intestine draw water into the gut by osmosis affecting the water balance and may cause intestinal upset and diarrhea. As mentioned, an athlete should aim to consume about 600g a day preferably in multiple meals/sittings to avoid overloading the
digestive capacities of the body.
This is all so children will beg their Mothers. A website that I found helpful when researching this topic further was,
www.media-awareness.ca/english/parents/marketing/marketers_target_kids.cfm . This webiste goes on to give great examples about how marketers target children. One of them I found to be most understanding was schools allowing corporations to sponsor them, because they are in need for cash, supplies, and support. They gave in and allowed Coca Cola machines in schools, allow Kraft foods to pass out "healthy eating kits" in Canada, and tey in return get computers and new equpitment that was needed. It is sad that things have come down to this.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Learning Journal 2 - Trudy Christman
1. Interesting discussion forums - mind-body communication, diabetes, stress management. Readings: Health is living in harmony w/oneself, friends, relatives, social and physical environments. The human mind can cause changes in body chemistry through thoughts and feelings. Online: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for US men & women. 2. I put a lot of effort into catching-up. 3. 4 new words: antigenic training, somatization, mandala, homeostasis.
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