Perry Shumway
Madisonhealth Blog
Did you know that our eating habits are established during our childhood? This explains why I’m still a picky eater. That being said, it’s never too late to change your eating habits. If you are struggling with your weight or even if you just want to be healthy, here are some tips to use to improve your eating habits. Create a list of what you eat- Keeping a food diary will let you see what you are eating daily. More specifically, it will show you what you tend to eat during certain parts of the day and how much you eat. Create a list of your unhealthy eating habits- Unhealthy eating habit may include eating when you aren’t hungry, skipping meals, eating to fast, etc. Create a list of “cues”- Cues are when you are triggered to eat something, even though you aren’t hungry. A cue may be when you are watching...
Welcome to the world, Clayton! It takes the earth 365.25 days to orbit the sun. A leap year occurs to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year every fourth year. The chance of being born on leap day, February 29th, is only 1/1460 or .0006%. Madison Memorial Hospital welcomes almost half a dozen angels today, the first of which is this sweet boy named Clayton. You are one lucky boy, and we are lucky to help you begin your journey. We love you.
A Beating Heart is a Blessing; cherish it by taking care of it. A Heart Screening is a way of taking care of yourself. Heart Screenings determine if you have a heart problem, and what specific treatments are necessary. Regular Heart Screenings allow your doctor to understand your heart conditions, and help you. Doctors recommend everyone getting preventative heart screenings annually after the age of 45 for men and 50 for women.
Some of the most common benefits of heart screenings provided by emedicinehealth.com are as follow:
- Check your heart’s electrical system
- Check how well your heart valves are working
- Check your pacemaker or other implanted device
- See if your heart can handle more exercise
A heart screening can prevent a potential heart attack. Take charge of your Heart-Health today and get your heart screened.
Sources:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/heart_tests_when_do_you_need_them-health/article_em.htm
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=screening-cardiac
Many people know that the diet affects the heart, and who doesn’t want a healthy heart? It can be hard to change eating habits, but certainly, it’s not impossible. Here are eight steps from Mayo Clinic to prevent heart disease. 1.Control your portion size How much you eat is just as important as what you eat! Be cautious of overloading you plate or eating till you’re stuffed. Try using a smaller plate or bowl to control your portions. 2. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals. They are low in calorie, but high in other dietary needs that may help prevent cardiovascular disease. 3. Select Whole Grains Whole grains have lots of fiber and can help regulate blood pressure and heart health. 4. Limit Unhealthy Fats Watch out for saturated and Trans fat in the items you eat. It will help reduce...
Heart-Healthy Exercises The Idea of exercising everyday sounds amazing, but in reality, doing it seems hard. I am sure we all have found ourselves occupied with anything and everything else but exercise. Most of us start a fitness plan by purchasing a pair of new running shoes or exercise equipment, which usually stay unused. It’s time to change our habits and mindset. Please know that you are not the only one who struggles with it; in this we are all together. We don’t have to do an intense workout, such as running a marathon. It all starts with small and simple steps. Below are some helpful guidelines provided by Cancer.org about how to perform those activities without the hassle of going to the gym: Take a walk outside if it’s a nice day, or walk inside around the house if it isn’t. Walk fast enough to speed up your heart...
Some people hate the cold, some people love the cold, and some people just deal with the cold. Everyone has their opinions about the cold but maybe the people who hate the cold have the right idea. According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, there were 1,647 deaths from 1990-2006 due to cardiac-related incidents in the snow. The combination of cold temperatures and physical exertion increase the workload on the heart so, when you’re doing things like shoveling your driveway, you are increasing your risk of a heart attack. The cold doesn’t just affect your heart. Here’s a list of other ways the cold affects your health: Frostbite– Frostbite is when ice crystals form inside body cells killing them in the process. Deep frostbite can lead to the loss of extremities. If you know you’re going outside for a while make sure you bundle up. If you’re out in the cold...
On February 25, the hospital will be hosting a wellness activity focusing on yoga. The first class will be held at 10 am at the billing office and the next will be held at 1 pm at the hospital’s meeting room. Bring your yoga mat or towel and come learn more about yoga and experience for yourself what it can do for you! Yoga is: “any of the methods or disciplines prescribed, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind, tranquillity, etc…” (dictionary.com). People who aren’t familiar with yoga tend to think it’s bending your body in crazy ways and shapes–which it definitely can be! But the truth is there’s so much more to yoga. Yoga keeps us physically and mentally healthy. It helps us journey inward to understand ourselves better. It helps us find peace and serenity in our lives. I’ve been practicing yoga for over four years now and have come across many people who are intimidated by yoga. Something I often hear is, “I’m...
If you’re like me, cold season has finally caught up to you. I’m not talking about the snow and negative temperatures cold, I’m talking about the sneezing and coughing cold. Did you know that the viruses that cause the common cold spread more easily in dry, cold air? This explains why colds go around this time of year. In the winter months, we spend more time indoors, closer to other people, which means we are exposing ourselves to germs more often. That also explains why so many people are plagued with the common cold this time of year. Follow these simple steps to avoid getting the dreaded common cold: Get enough sleep- Getting enough sleep helps boost your bodies immune system which will help fight off the cold virus. Wash your hands- Wash your hands frequently. Make sure you are using soap and that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Disinfect...
Heart Screening Overflow will be March 19th. (spots still available) The leading cause of death in Madison County is cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, this condition can be prevented or delayed. Madison Memorial Hospital is here to keep you healthy! On February 27th we are offering our annual preventative care screening for only $90, a small fraction of the normal price, to help everyone! These screenings are cash, check, or card basis; or you may complete a payroll deduction, and it will not be billed to the insurance. This will be open until appointments are filled. Call 208-359-9800 We have joined with Idaho Heart Institute to offer this screening to provide you with information that will help you make the right decisions for your life. Each of the screenings below will help determine your heart disease risk: • Stroke screening Ultrasound: Checks for narrowing and blockages of the main arteries...
Madison Emergency visits due to falls almost doubles during the winter months in comparison to the summer months. Ice/snow can contribute to this number. If you’re like me, your home has had ice buildup to the point of ice dams in your gutters and ice cycles that drip on your driveway, sidewalk, and front steps. The following three steps will help prevent you from the fall I experienced last night: 1. Eliminate ice. Despite the claims salt devastate your concrete, there are special types of ice melt that are better to use on concrete. All you have to do is throw it on the ice, let it sit for about an hour and then shovel the slushy ice away. 2. Ice dams will melt, drip onto the ground and cause the ground to be icy. Stop that from happening by melting the ice dam with calcium chloride ice melter. Make sure you do NOT use rock...
Come one, come all! Extreme pogo world champion, Biff Hutchison, will share his journey to success. Then learn about Cafe Well, our new employee wellness program. Don’t miss out on this awesome event, we’ll see you there!
Friday, January 29, 2016
Meeting Room
1 pm, 3pm and 7pm
Read more about Biff here: Biff Hutchison
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