Posts Tagged "Health"

Researchers at Stanford University have recently reviewed over 200 studies on the benefits of organic versus non-organic food. They have determined the nutritional content of both types of food are about the same. Organic milk and chicken may contain more omega-3 fatty acids, they found – but that was based on only a few studies. More than one-third of conventional produce had detectable pesticide residues, compared to seven percent of the organic produce samples. Organic chicken and pork was 33% less likely to carry bacteria resistant to three or more antibiotics than conventionally-produced meat. I don’t think these results are too surprising. I’ve never believed organic food nutrients were different. I eat organic (when possible) because of the...

The National Conference on Tobacco Or Health (NCTOH) may be over, but it’s still on my mind. I’ve known people who have died too early, are currently struggling with disease – yet are so addicted they can’t seem to quit. I’m sure you do as well. Sometimes it weighs heavily on my mind, and I’ve been encouraged to blog about it more often. I’m published on the subject in the Journal of Dental Educationand try to teach dentists about the addiction and how to talk to their tobacco-dependent patients about quitting. This can be difficult, because they are private practitioners, unlike physicians. But, they don’t want ot perform procedures on current users. Continued use of tobacco products does more than cause wrinkles,...

I was honored to present social media information to those in the tobacco control field at the 2012 National Conference on Tobacco Or Health (NCTOH). I spoke to over 100 people about how to use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google + in their work. I spoke to university professors, clinicians, researchers, high school teachers, youth advocates, the CDC, tobacco treatment specialists, activists, scientists, marketing folks, and vendors. I brought 50 posters with me, and was surprised when I ran out of them. If you did not get one, I am happy to forward a copy to you, please email me at marnett@llu.edu for an electronic copy. Depending on their goals, I recommended different applications. Using more than one is great, but my messages to newbies was the same...

Tobacco kills approximately 435,000 people in the United States every year – more than anything else and these deaths are PREVENTABLE. I spent the past week in Kansas City, Missouri attending the National Conference on Tobacco or Health presenting, ” Using Social Media to Connect as a Health Educator ” – which I will post more about tomorrow. First, some kudos to the residents of Kansas City. They may be some of the nicest people I have ever met. Friendly, helpful and interesting. I tried and appreciated their famous BBQ, and loved it! I stayed in the Westin, across the street from Union Station, which also houses Science City and currently had an exhibit on the Titanic. The other side of the street was a wonderful WW1 memorial. I had a...

I’ve lectured, been an inited speaker and written about stress management. So, I wanted to follow up with a FREE stress management seminar. What you will Get: * 6 clever ideas to control and redirect anger in a productive way. * Recognize the 10 signs that indicate serious stress levels, before it’s too late. * The link between procrastination and stress – understand it and stop procrastinating once & for all! * Learn how to ensure others don’t load their problems on you. * Identify & correct 6 not-so-obvious stresses you face – hidden stressors you may not have noticed. When & Where: 9-4pm on June 28, 2012 at 600 N. Arrowhead Ave. #300, San Bernardino, CA RSVP with Edith Fomby at 909-888-7881, ext 223 or...