Ask virtually any woman who has undergone a mammogram this question: Do you think there could be a better screening technique? Her answer would probably be a resounding yes. Surely, there must be something slightly less draconian than the vice-like mammography machine and the use of X-rays to clarify internal structures of the breast.
Continue reading Breast Cancer Diagnostic Techniques. Part 1
The folks at LifeQuest Fitness and Aerobic Center have found an innovative alternative to the one-on-one member orientation that often leaves newcomers feeling intimidated. Acknowledging that group settings are more comfortable for newcomers, the LifeQuest staff gathers once a month for a new-member orientation to describe in-depth the programs and goals of the Mt. Pleasant, S.C., health club. Continue reading Newcomers Social
Two major pharmacy groups announced that they have filed suit against the Bush administration for pursuing a prescription drug discount plan for seniors without legislative authority and input from key stakeholders.
Continue reading Pharmacy Groups Sue Over Bush Drug Discount Plan
What does it take to become a sports instructor or outdoor activity leader? The desire to learn a new sport, become more proficient at a familiar sport, expand your expertise and share it with others! Here is your coaching code of ethics: Continue reading Group Instruction A Code of Ethics
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. When speaking in terms of operating a fitness club, this first impression is generally the appearance and cleanliness of the facility. So when St. John Siegfried Health Club at St. John Medical Center began recording an increasing number of complaints about equipment maintenance and cleanliness (due to increased usage), management realized the impression being given to potential and existing members was far from the facility’s mission of customer satisfaction. To remedy the situation, management created a low-cost program that would ensure all equipment was kept clean and that equipment downtime was kept to a minimum. Continue reading Equipment Cleaning Program
Last year, the new World Gym of Saratoga had an idea: to create a facility that was “truly accessible for everyone.” To do this, they leased space in a shopping mall to create the “best and most beautiful gym possible for all types of members.” Beginning with their logo colors, they carried through with hi-tech equipment, spatial layout, colors and lighting — all in concert to create a feeling of energy and movement that would inspire their current members, as well as invite mall traffic to enter and use the peripheral services of the facility. Continue reading Accessibility Membersprofits
Finally, there’s good news about cancer. According to the latest government report, the rates of new cancer cases and deaths from all types of cancers combined have declined over the past decade in the United States.
Water:
This is my personal favorite. I love water and I love the feeling of water flowing over my hands, even as I wash dishes! And I absolutely love being caught in the rain. Take a water bath when you need to be revitalized, when you feel drained. You can take a water bath in the obvious way, by getting into the tub, but avoid a bubble bath and try using sea salts instead. Bring a cup into the tub with you to scoop up the water and pour it slowly down your shoulders and arms. Imagine that you are cleansing on a different level and that your energy is being restored. You will start to feel revitalized and energized without feeling hyper and panicky. A shower is also another way to reap the benefits of water. When taking a water bath, keep in mind that cool water clears energy while hot water sets it, so it is a good idea to use lukewarm water when you are trying to clear or move your energy. Continue reading The Elemental Bath, Part 2
When we think of baths, usually a long hot soak in a soapy tub comes to mind. While these baths can be relaxing and soothing to the soul, there are other types of baths that can do more than just clean and relax our physical bodies, but can actually cleanse our energetic bodies. When I use the term cleanse, I am not implying that anyone’s energy is dirty, but rather, that energy can become cloudy. To cleanse or balance energy is simply to move energy that is stuck or displaced. Continue reading The Elemental Bath, Part 1
Media coverage is beginning to build about Linux, a free computer operating system co-operatively developed by a large number of volunteers on the Internet.
What Linux is likely to do is give Microsoft Windows NT a strong run for the money, particularly in the small-office environment.
Continue reading Linux: smooth operator in small-office environment