Climate change and extreme weather: The link - Environment - MiamiHerald.com: "'Is global warming causing more extreme weather?' the introduction to the Pew paper posits.
'The short and simple answer is yes, at least for heat waves and heavy precipitation. But much of the public discussion of this relationship obscures the link behind a misplaced focus on causation of individual weather events. The questions we ask of science are critical: When we ask whether climate change 'caused' a particular event, we pose a fundamentally unanswerable question. This fallacy assures that we will often fail to draw connections between individual weather events and climate change, leading us to disregard the real risks of more extreme weather due to global warming.'
Undoubtedly, scientists say, the stakes are rising and extreme weather will increase. The paper notes that from 1958 to 2007, the number of days with 'very heavy precipitation' increased by 58 percent in the northeast.
The 13-page report itself might seem a little technical to some, but I was impressed by how accessible it was. It seems intended for a general audience.
The Pew website adds on a wealth of related content, including an extreme weather events map and timeline.
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- Pew Center on Global Climate Change white paper: http://www.pewclimate.org/publications/extreme-weather-and-climate-change"
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Wellness Tip: Source of Healthy Carbo & Healthy Fats
Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet: "The Healthy Eating Pyramid Explained
Weight change = calories in – calories out. In other words, if you utilize as many calories as you consume then your weight will remain the same. If you consume more number of calories then it the excess is stored as fat. Exercise helps not only keeps your muscles toned it helps you burn any excess calories you might have consumed.
As we move up the Healthy Eating Pyramid, we encounter ‘Whole Grains’. These are the main source of carbohydrates (energy) for your body. Excellent sources of carbohydrates include oatmeal, brown rice and whole wheat bread. On the same level are healthy salad dressing, ‘fats and oils’ and ‘vegetables and fruits’. Fats are extremely essential to our body. Healthy fats are found in olive oil, soy, corn, canola, peanut, sunflower, nuts, avocadoes, seeds and fish such as salmon."
Weight change = calories in – calories out. In other words, if you utilize as many calories as you consume then your weight will remain the same. If you consume more number of calories then it the excess is stored as fat. Exercise helps not only keeps your muscles toned it helps you burn any excess calories you might have consumed.
As we move up the Healthy Eating Pyramid, we encounter ‘Whole Grains’. These are the main source of carbohydrates (energy) for your body. Excellent sources of carbohydrates include oatmeal, brown rice and whole wheat bread. On the same level are healthy salad dressing, ‘fats and oils’ and ‘vegetables and fruits’. Fats are extremely essential to our body. Healthy fats are found in olive oil, soy, corn, canola, peanut, sunflower, nuts, avocadoes, seeds and fish such as salmon."
Wellness Tip: Healthy Body starts w/ Healthy Mind. To have it is to do Emotional Detoxification
Spinning for a healthy mind: "Every time we feel angry, frustrated, or stressed, emotional residues sink deeply into the subconscious mind. The older we are, the greater the buildup of residue. Accumulated negative energies can harm immune system and as immunity decreases, the weaker our physical, mental and spiritual health becomes.
'This energy, or chi or prana, when swirled, can help us slip out from emotional gravity, while at the same time it serves as a drill to open the door and remove the residue,' he explains."
'So, something had to be done,' says Luanchay, 'and that started with cleansing the mind.' For the tycoon, the solution came through what he calls energy healing.
'This energy, or chi or prana, when swirled, can help us slip out from emotional gravity, while at the same time it serves as a drill to open the door and remove the residue,' he explains."
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Wellness Update: North America: Vegetarian Summerfest 2011
The Vegetarian Summerfest 2011 at the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus, July 5 - 9, 2011 - PR Newswire - sacbee.com: "Hundreds of people from across the United States and Canada gathered at the beautiful campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for the North American Vegetarian Society's 37th annual conference, Vegetarian Summerfest 2011. The 5 day event included inspiring days of fun, education, and (of course) fabulous vegetarian food. With a roster of more than 70 speakers and over 125 educational sessions, there were plenty inputs for the minds of vegetarians and everyone else interested in healthy and compassionate living.
Wellness Update: Europe: Wellness International Jumps Rankings in Top Company List | Reuters
Wellness International Jumps Rankings in Top Company List | Reuters: "Popular Dutch business magazine, Management 500, recently published its Top 500 Companies list, including WIN Worldwide BV at #167! WIN Worldwide BV was founded by Ralph Oats and his wife, Cathy, as the European affiliate of Wellness International Network, both known for the weight management line, BioLean® System, and top omega-3 supplement, WINOmeg3complex(TM).
This is the third year Management Team 500 honored Wellness International Network as a top 500 company. Wellness International Network has previously earned the #357 spot after claiming the #490 spot in 2008. Wellness International Network shared this recognition with well-known companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Coca Cola, and KML and earned higher rankings than esteemed companies such as Volvo, Pfizer, and Amazon."
This is the third year Management Team 500 honored Wellness International Network as a top 500 company. Wellness International Network has previously earned the #357 spot after claiming the #490 spot in 2008. Wellness International Network shared this recognition with well-known companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Coca Cola, and KML and earned higher rankings than esteemed companies such as Volvo, Pfizer, and Amazon."
Wellness Update: North America: The Vegetarian Treat!
Vegetarian Summerfest 2011
"Last july 5-9, 2011, hundreds of people from across the United States and Canada converged at the beautiful campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for the North American Vegetarian Society's 37th annual conference of Vegetarian Summerfest 2011. The event included five inspiring days of fun, education, and (of course) fabulous vegetarian food.
A roster of more than 70 speakers and over 125 educational sessions were given for vegetarians and everyone else who is interested in healthy and compassionate living. Attendees gathered in a relaxing environment and learn from national leaders in the fields of health, nutrition, exercise, food preparation as well as animal and environmental protection"
Wellness Update; South America: Music to Heal - Merrill Osmond Hosts Benefit for Symphony of Wellness
Merrill Osmond Hosts Benefit for Symphony of Wellness - The Boot: "The lead singer of the Osmonds hopes to hold three or four of these Symphony of Hope events across the country in the coming year. He has already staged several in castles in Europe, which were attended by wellness doctors from all over the world. 'We had over 1,000 people show up,' Merrill reports enthusiastically. 'I've been able to develop a philosophy with music and the spoken word, where you can get past the intellectual side of brain and go into the soul of a person.
'Well City, which is located just outside of Nashville in Brentwood, bases their program on what I've been preaching and teaching for 20 years. This concert will benefit the hearing impaired side of the program, which is so dear to me since I have spent my life with my brothers and my son. Some other year might be a different cause to create awareness for a different organization."
'Well City, which is located just outside of Nashville in Brentwood, bases their program on what I've been preaching and teaching for 20 years. This concert will benefit the hearing impaired side of the program, which is so dear to me since I have spent my life with my brothers and my son. Some other year might be a different cause to create awareness for a different organization."
Wellness Update; Australia: Stress is making Australians sick, according to Lifeline poll | News.com.au
Stress is making Australians sick, according to Lifeline poll | News.com.au: "HALF of Australia is so stressed out that it is making us sick, according to an annual poll taken for the past four years.
Lifeline spokesperson Brendan Maher said the problem is growing every year with 93 per cent of 1201 respondents said to be stressed as compared to 90 per cent in 2010.
'This year we can put some of it down to the natural disasters affecting our nation, but much of it will be due to poor stress management,' he said.
Supporting partner Bupa said the poll identified work as the number one stresser and research that they have done have backed this claim.
Bupa Health and Wellness adviser Guy Leech said stress was the major factor affecting the physical and mental health of Australian workers.
'Aussies must take stress management more seriously because stress can have very real and detrimental effects; from an adverse impact on our physical appearance to our ability to sleep, and direct impacts on our internal organs. This is serious stuff,' he said."
Lifeline spokesperson Brendan Maher said the problem is growing every year with 93 per cent of 1201 respondents said to be stressed as compared to 90 per cent in 2010.
'This year we can put some of it down to the natural disasters affecting our nation, but much of it will be due to poor stress management,' he said.
Supporting partner Bupa said the poll identified work as the number one stresser and research that they have done have backed this claim.
Bupa Health and Wellness adviser Guy Leech said stress was the major factor affecting the physical and mental health of Australian workers.
'Aussies must take stress management more seriously because stress can have very real and detrimental effects; from an adverse impact on our physical appearance to our ability to sleep, and direct impacts on our internal organs. This is serious stuff,' he said."
Wellness Tip: Healthy Feet: Try Dr. Fish!
THE DAILY STAR :: Culture :: Lifestyle :: Fishy little kisses for Beirutis’ hands and feet: "A half hour session will leave your feet feeling perhaps smoother than they have ever felt, with all dead skin completely removed, but there are also health benefits.Research is unclear as to whether the fish actually digest the skin or not, as Ralph says, “There is some speculation as to whether they actually eat the skin or not, some people say they are just removing it to look for food underneath, as they would on a rock, for instance.”
But the micro-massage stimulates reflexology points on your feet, increasing circulation, leaving your skin healthy and glowing. And if you have any calluses or corns, the fish will alleviate these conditions.
The fish treatment is followed by a foot massage and the option of a pedicure, and you will genuinely walk out feeling refreshed."
Wellness Update: Africa: Wellness Centres” – to provide basic health services along with HIV prevention
openPR.com - Press release - North Star Alliance - North Star Alliance and SADC mobilise a major cross-border HIV prevention initiative: "North Star Alliance has signed an agreement with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to gear up cross-border HIV prevention activities over the next five years with a grant from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM).
North Star and its partners will roll out a fleet of mobile clinics – “Wellness Centres” – to provide basic health services along with HIV prevention, STI treatment, HIV counselling and testing, condom distribution, and referrals to community health facilities when required.
“The project will have a multi-country approach aimed at providing border communities and mobile populations in resource-challenged areas with access to STI treatment and HIV prevention, to put the brakes on the epidemic in the region”, says Paul Matthew, Director for North Star Alliance Africa."
North Star and its partners will roll out a fleet of mobile clinics – “Wellness Centres” – to provide basic health services along with HIV prevention, STI treatment, HIV counselling and testing, condom distribution, and referrals to community health facilities when required.
“The project will have a multi-country approach aimed at providing border communities and mobile populations in resource-challenged areas with access to STI treatment and HIV prevention, to put the brakes on the epidemic in the region”, says Paul Matthew, Director for North Star Alliance Africa."
Wellness Update: Asia: Thailand, India, and Singapore dominated the region’s medical tourism
Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012) by RNCOS in Hospitals & Clinics, Asia, Tourism: "
“Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)”, the Asian medical tourism industry revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 20% during 2010-2013. Asian countries, such as India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand have been pouring investments into their healthcare infrastructure to meet the demand for supreme quality-assured medical care through first-class facilities and highly trained medical specialists, including tertiary hospital care.
The Asian medical tourism industry has been growing at a double-digit growth rate for the past few years. Thailand, India, and Singapore dominated the region’s medical tourism industry, with a combined market share of over 89% in 2010. However, our research foresees India to emerge as one of the fastest growing medical tourism industries, accounting for around 38% of the region’s medical tourism industry by 2013. In this regard, we have done an in-depth analysis of key factors driving growth in the country’s medical tourism industry."
The Asian medical tourism industry has been growing at a double-digit growth rate for the past few years. Thailand, India, and Singapore dominated the region’s medical tourism industry, with a combined market share of over 89% in 2010. However, our research foresees India to emerge as one of the fastest growing medical tourism industries, accounting for around 38% of the region’s medical tourism industry by 2013. In this regard, we have done an in-depth analysis of key factors driving growth in the country’s medical tourism industry."
Wellness Update: Asia: Singapore: Parkway makes new forays into women's healthcare - Channel NewsAsia
Parkway makes new forays into women's healthcare - Channel NewsAsia: "SINGAPORE: Fresh from a takeover by Malaysia's Khazanah Nasional, healthcare group Parkway Holdings has made new forays. It has launched a new wellness centre that is dedicated solely for women.
The group opened its first LUXE Wellness Centre for Women on Friday at the heart of Singapore's main shopping belt Orchard Road to cater to the affluent female.
The new centre offers health screening, non-acute medical diagnosis and consulting, non-invasive aesthetic treatment and female-only radiology. Special facilities include a medical concierge desk, private plush VIP suites, refreshment area and shower facilities.
It also announced a deal with United Eastern Medical Services to set up a similar centre in Abu Dhabi by January 2012.
Parkway Group CEO Dr Tan See Leng said business got a boost from Khazanah's takeover, with first-half numbers expected to be better on-year."
The group opened its first LUXE Wellness Centre for Women on Friday at the heart of Singapore's main shopping belt Orchard Road to cater to the affluent female.
The new centre offers health screening, non-acute medical diagnosis and consulting, non-invasive aesthetic treatment and female-only radiology. Special facilities include a medical concierge desk, private plush VIP suites, refreshment area and shower facilities.
It also announced a deal with United Eastern Medical Services to set up a similar centre in Abu Dhabi by January 2012.
Parkway Group CEO Dr Tan See Leng said business got a boost from Khazanah's takeover, with first-half numbers expected to be better on-year."
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