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		<title>Homemade Potato Salad</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 09:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[6 cups diced, unpeeled red potatoes 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped celery 1 clove minced garlic 1 cup light or fat-free mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh, chopped parsley 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Cover potatoes with water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cook until [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>6 cups diced, unpeeled red potatoes<br />
1/3 cup chopped onion<br />
1/3 cup chopped celery<br />
1 clove minced garlic<span id="more-428"></span></p>
<p>1 cup light or fat-free mayonnaise<br />
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh, chopped parsley<br />
1 teaspoon dry mustard<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/8 teaspoon pepper</p>
<p><a href="http://www.callingcardsfinder.com/international-calling-cards">Cover potatoes with water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about seven to 10 minutes. Drain water and place potatoes in a large mixing bowl. </a></p>
<p>Add remaining ingredients and toss well until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate. Flavors will be enhanced if this dish is made a day ahead.</p>
<p>Yield&#8211; 6 servings</p>
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		<title>Kyphosis &amp; Scoliosis. Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A.Scoliosis has several different forms. The most common is known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The term &#8220;idiopathic&#8221; means there is no known cause. Another form, congenital scoliosis, involves a deformity that the patient is born with. Scoliosis can entail significant progression of the curvature, which can be serious and require surgery. With adolescent scoliosis, if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">A.Scoliosis has several different forms. The most common is known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The term &#8220;idiopathic&#8221; means there is no known cause. Another form, congenital scoliosis, involves a deformity that the patient is born with.<span id="more-425"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Scoliosis can entail significant progression of the curvature, which can be serious and require surgery. With adolescent scoliosis, if the curve hasn&#8217;t become too large by the time of skeletal maturity (end of growth), then the risk that the curvature will increase (progress) is minimal. On the other hand, if the curve is large at the end of growth, then the risk of progression is greater. Patients whose curve is borderline need to receive regular X-rays to make certain that the curve is not worsening. As the curve with scoliosis becomes more severe, the patient risks developing problems with the lungs, as the curved spine impinges upon the lung space. In a patient with significant curvature from scoliosis, surgery may be required. This usually involves inserting rods and screws to help correct the curvature and prevent further curving.</p>
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		<title>Kyphosis &amp; Scoliosis. Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kyphosis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q.Is kyphosis similar to scoliosis? Could you please explain what kyphosis is and what I can do to improve it? My doctor said I may have to have back surgery. Is kyphosis serious? C.H. A.Kyphosis and scoliosis both refer to curvature in the spine. The difference lies in the direction of the curve. With kyphosis, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Q.Is kyphosis similar to scoliosis? Could you please explain what kyphosis is and what I can do to improve it? My doctor said I may have to have back surgery. Is kyphosis serious?<span id="more-422"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">C.H.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A.Kyphosis and scoliosis both refer to curvature in the spine. The difference lies in the direction of the curve. With kyphosis, the back curves outward. Nonmedical terms for this include &#8220;hunchback&#8221; or &#8220;humpback.&#8221; Scoliosis, on the other hand, involves a curvature of the spine toward one side or the other. Some patients with scoliosis have a double curvature, in which the upper part of the spine goes to one side and the lower part goes to the other side.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A.We all normally have a small degree of kyphosis involving the thoracic (middle) and sacral (lower) regions of the spine. Kyphosis is what gives the upper part of the back its slightly rounded appearance. However, certain conditions are associated with increased kyphosis, including postural kyphosis and Scheuermann&#8217;s disease.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With postural kyphosis, physical therapy can help improve strength and flexibility. Improvement in the patient&#8217;s posture often brings improvement in appearance as well. If there is a significant increase in kyphosis, as occurs with Scheuermann&#8217;s disease, additional treatments may be needed. These include a period of bracing and, if this is not successful, possibly surgical fusion of vertebrae.</p>
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		<title>What Is Thrush?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 09:39:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thrush is a fungal infection that is common in people with HIV &#8212; the human immunodeficiency virus. People with HIV are usually placed on oral antibiotics to help their compromised immune systems fight infection. Thrush can actually be caused by some antibiotics, which kill the bacteria that usually hold the fungus in check. Signs and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thrush is a fungal infection that is common in people with HIV &#8212; the human immunodeficiency virus. People with HIV are usually placed on oral antibiotics to help their compromised immune systems fight infection.<span id="more-417"></span></p>
<p>Thrush can actually be caused by some antibiotics, which kill the bacteria that usually hold the fungus in check.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.drugsboat.com/clotrimazole.html">Signs and Symptoms creamy yellow patches in the mouthm when rubbed, the patches leave raw, red spots. </a></p>
<p>If you or someone you know experiences the symptoms of thrush. Call the doctor for advice and an appointment.</p>
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		<title>New Risk Factors for Artery Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I keep reading about new risk factors for heart disease,&#8221; your client says. &#8220;We already haveto keep track of blood pressure, cholesterol, HDL andLDL, andsomeday we&#8217;ll be tested for something that signals inflammation in the arteries, and also for a chemical called homocysteine that&#8217;s been linked to plaque buildup. Do you know how theseareaffected by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;I keep reading about new risk factors for heart disease,&#8221; your client says. &#8220;We already haveto keep track of blood pressure, cholesterol, HDL andLDL, andsomeday we&#8217;ll be tested for something that signals inflammation in the arteries, and also for a chemical called homocysteine that&#8217;s been linked to plaque buildup. Do you know how theseareaffected by exercise and lifestyle?&#8221;<span id="more-413"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The buildup of plaque in the arteries is a complex process. Researchers have identified literally hundreds of &#8220;risk factors,&#8221; variables that are associated with risk of developing artery disease and its consequences, such as heart attack or stroke. Some of these risk factors are out of our control, such as age and family history. Others may be modified by lifestyle and/or drug therapy. Most of your clients are probably familiar with the major risk factors: smoking, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and asedentary lifestyle. Here are some other risk factors that have been making their way into our vocabulary.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">C-reactive protein</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The immune system plays an important role in the buildup of arterial plaque. This buildup appears to be a type of inflammatory response, in which immune cells respond to signals of arterial injury. Un- fortunately, the inflammation increases, rather than decreases, plaque buildup. Certain immune cells involved in the inflammatory process increase the likelihood that cholesterol and other substances will adhere to the artery lining. They also cause the cells that line the artery to proliferate, which leads to more plaque buildup.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Not all arterial plaques cause serious harm. The ones that cause a heart attack or stroke appear to do so because they have ruptured. The type of plaque most likely to rupture is called unstable plaque, and this type of plaque has a greater level of active inflammation than stable plaque. When unstable plaque ruptures, blood clots form that may block blood flow, thus causing heart attack, stroke or other vascular disasters.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A chemical called C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced during the process of arterial inflammation. Researchers have found that blood levels of CRP provide some information regarding the progression of artery disease, especially in people already known to be at an elevated risk for this disorder, such as people who have already suffered a heart attack. At this point, routine testing for CRP in apparently healthy people is not advised, since the test is expensive and may not provide helpful information beyond that given by other tests, such as blood pressure and blood lipid profile.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Several lifestyle factors have been found to be associated with CRP. Cigarette smoking and weight gain increase CRP, while exercise and a heart-healthy diet appear to decrease CRP.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Homocysteine</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Homocysteine is an amino acid that is derived from the breakdown of another amino acid, methione, found in dietary protein. Laboratory studies have found that high levels of homocysteine may play a role in plaque buildup, perhaps by inducing the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (this process accelerates artery disease) or increasing the tendency of the blood to form clots. Like CRP, homocysteine levels in the blood do not appear to accurately predict risk in healthy adults at this time, although this may change as the blood tests improve and scientists learn more about this variable.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">High levels of homocysteine decrease in response to an adequate intake of the B vitamins folate, B6 and B12. Diets high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products help to prevent high levels of homocysteine.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Syndrome X</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Syndrome X, or metabolic syndrome, refers to a cluster of symptoms triggered by a form of poor blood sugar control known as insulin resistance, where the cells of the body do not respond appropriately to the hormone insulin. Insulin resistance is characterized by elevated blood sugar, and often develops into type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is like &#8220;borderline high blood sugar,&#8221; and, while not as dangerous as diabetes, still increases heart disease risk. Other symptoms of syndrome X include visceral obesity (extra fat around the abdominal organs), high blood pressure and a risky blood lipid profile that includes high triglyceride and low HDL levels.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Syndrome X responds well to lifestyle changes, especially to an increase in physical activity. Substantial amounts of physical activity (at least 45 to 60 minutes a day) may even correct insulin resistance, reduce hypertension, improve blood lipid levels and even lead to a reduction in visceral fat stores. A heart-healthy diet low in refined carbohydrates also helps correct the symptoms of syndrome X.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">High-normal blood pressure</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;High-normal&#8221; blood pressure does not sound too serious, but recent studies found that people with high-normal blood pressure have twice the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure as people with normal blood pressure. Normal blood pressure refers to a systolic reading of less than130, and a diastolic reading of less than 85. Systolic readings of 130 to139 and diastolic readings of 85 to89 fall into the high-normal range.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">High-normal blood pressure can often be corrected by regular physical activity, a little weight loss (if the person is overweight) and a heart-healthy diet. An eating plan that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables (9 or 10 servings a day), low-fat dairy products and whole grains is especially effective.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Emotional health</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Someday doctors will figure out a simple and accurate way to measure emotional health. Can you imagine finding out you are too high on the anger or depression scale? These two emotions have been strongly linked to artery disease in many studies. High levels of emotional stress have also been linked to physiological variables that increase heart disease risk, including hypertension, increased risk of visceral adiposity and high cholesterol levels. Emotional stress can also increase risky behaviors, such as smoking and overeating, and interfere with plans to exercise regularly.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the best strategies for improving emotional health is regular physical activity. Regular exercise reduces risk for depression and other emotional health problems. Regular physical activity increases daily energy level, gives people a sense of control and helps turn those mountains back into molehills.</p>
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		<title>Tips for Taking Meds</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:49:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Children should not suck or chew medications, especially aspirin, as they may erode teeth and irritate gums. Try grinding medications in favorite foods, like yogurt, applesauce or peanut butter. Liquid medication is a good option. Most children don&#8217;t mind the taste. Insert hard-to-swallow pills inside empty gelatin capsules available from pharmacies. They go down easily [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Children should not suck or chew medications, especially aspirin, as they may erode teeth and irritate gums. Try grinding medications in favorite foods, like yogurt, applesauce or peanut butter.<span id="more-408"></span></p>
<p>Liquid medication is a good option. Most children don&#8217;t mind the taste. </p>
<p><a href="http://genericsnorx.com/buy-zithromax-no-rx.html">Insert hard-to-swallow pills inside empty gelatin capsules available from pharmacies.</a></p>
<p>They go down easily and come in various sizes to accommodate different pills.</p>
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		<title>Stress Urinary Incontinence During Menopause</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[menopause]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Urinary incontinence, or the inability to control one&#8217;s urination, is a very common and distressing problem for many women. Up to 30 percent of older women are affected to some extent. Millions of dollars are spent each year on protective pads and garments. Even more expensive, to many women, is the resulting negative impact on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Urinary incontinence, or the inability to control one&#8217;s urination, is a very common and distressing problem for many women. Up to 30 percent of older women are affected to some extent. Millions of dollars are spent each year on protective pads and garments. Even more expensive, to many women, is the resulting negative impact on their quality of life. Even an occasional episode of incontinence can interfere significantly with daily activities and adversely affect social interaction, which is crucial to enjoying life.<br />
<span id="more-405"></span></p>
<p>Some women with more serious problems may even have to resort to nursing home placement. As our society ages, more and more women will be menopausal and experience urinary incontinence. However, urinary incontinence is treatable for many. If we are going to spend perhaps a third of our lives post-menopausal, it is imperative that we do whatever we can to maximize our quality of life.</p>
<p>Last week, we started our discussion of possible nonsurgical management for mild stress urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine through the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body) secondary to an increase in abdominal pressure, without accompanying contraction of one of the surrounding muscles, the detrusor. Things that can increase intra-abdominal pressure include coughing, straining or pushing with a difficult bowel movement.</p>
<p>What Causes of Stress Urinary Incontinence?<br />
There are two major causes for stress urinary incontinence, and they may occur independently or together. The first cause is hypermobility of the neck of the bladder and proximal urethra. This is an example of incontinence resulting from a change in one&#8217;s anatomy due to aging or multiple vaginal deliveries. When a patient coughs or strains, the bladder neck and proximal urethra descend somewhat and intra-abdominal pressure increases at the bladder, but not at the urinary gatekeepers, the bladder neck and proximal urethra. This causes involuntary leakage of urine.</p>
<p>The second major cause of stress urinary incontinence is intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Women with this etiology often have a history of multiple surgeries for stress urinary incontinence, trauma, radiation, loss of surrounding nerves from prior extensive pelvic surgery or post-menopausal thinning of supporting surrounding tissues from estrogen deficiency.</p>
<p>It is important that you work with your healthcare provider to determine what is the specific cause for your urinary incontinence since not all women are alike, and not all types of urinary incontinence are relieved with the same therapy.</p>
<p>What Does Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Entail?<br />
It depends on your diagnosis. The specific cause of the incontinence and the presence of associated disorders determine the approach and goal of surgery. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.drugsboat.com/estrogens.html">If the incontinence is due to anatomic changes resulting from hypermobility of the bladder neck and proximal urethra, then the surgical goal may be to restore their normal anatomic position so that they can function as urinary gatekeepers.</a></p>
<p>Remember that this is your body. Before anyone undergoes surgical treatment, it is important to understand why it is being done and what the goals and expectations are. No question is too stupid or insignificant to discuss with your healthcare provider.</p>
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		<title>Breast Cancer Therapy Tied to Depression Risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treatments for breast cancer that disrupt estrogen levels may increase patients&#8217; risk of developing depression, preliminary research suggests. Both chemotherapy and the commonly used drug treatment, tamoxifen, can disrupt the activity of the hormone estrogen in breast cancer patients. Falling estrogen levels can cause physical symptoms such as hot flashes or cessation of menstrual periods [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Treatments for breast cancer that disrupt estrogen levels may increase patients&#8217; risk of developing depression, preliminary research suggests.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Both chemotherapy and the commonly used drug treatment, tamoxifen, can disrupt the activity of the hormone estrogen in breast cancer patients. <span id="more-401"></span>Falling estrogen levels can cause physical symptoms such as hot flashes or cessation of menstrual periods &#8212; symptoms commonly associated with menopause.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The new study suggests that breast cancer patients who experience these symptoms &#8220;should be targeted for diagnosis of depression and treated if diagnosed.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;What happens is so much is going on and it seems so obvious that patients would be unhappy. Since the main goal is to get done what has to be done to treat the tumor, the time when a patient might slip into a persistent depression is not so clear unless people are asking the questions, and unless the patient is saying how bad she feels,&#8221; study co-author Dr. Donna Greenberg told Reuters Health.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Eight out of 21 of the patients participating in the study, led by Dr. Laura Sheingold Duffy of The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston and colleagues, developed a major depressive disorder, in most cases in the first 6 months of treatment for breast cancer.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, insomnia, hot flashes, and dysphoria, or a general feeling of malaise, were &#8220;almost universal&#8221; among the women whose estrogen activity was disrupted by cancer treatments.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Breast cancer patients should not hesitate to mention symptoms of depression to their doctors, according to Greenberg.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;If they have feelings of hopelessness, persistent thoughts of death, trouble with repeated episodes of anxiety, they should bring this to the physicians that are caring for them, so the question of whether they have clinical depression that can be alleviated by treatment can be addressed,&#8221; she said.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;I think that we have the ability to treat depression just as we have the ability to treat pain, and it can be easily integrated into care,&#8221; she added.</p>
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		<title>When to Call the Doctor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prompt diagnosis is the best defense again rheumatic fever. Remember, rheumatic fever is closely related to strep throat. Be sure to call your doctor &#8230; If a child or an adult has recently had a strep infection and then shows signs of rheumatic fever: fever of 100 degrees or higher very sore, swollen joints fatigue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prompt diagnosis is the best defense again rheumatic fever. Remember, rheumatic fever is closely related to strep throat.<br />
Be sure to call your doctor &#8230;<span id="more-397"></span></p>
<p>If a child or an adult has recently had a strep infection and then shows signs of rheumatic fever:<br />
fever of 100 degrees or higher<br />
very sore, swollen joints<br />
fatigue and breathlessness<br />
loss of appetite</p>
<p><a href="http://www.icallcards.com/basic-business-telephone-skills">Pale skin, and a rash on the chest, back and sometimes the abdomen. If a child or an adult has a fever, sore throat and swollen glands that persist for 48 hours or more; </a></p>
<p>these symptoms could signal a strep infection.<br />
If new, unexplained symptoms appear after treatment has begun; this could be an adverse reaction to a prescribed drug.</p>
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		<title>The positive impact exercise. Part 4</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[* Requirements for certification. What prerequisites have been established for being accepted into the certification process (e.g., educational degrees, professional experience, etc.)? Does the certification procedure include a written exam, a practical exam or a combination of both (if the latter, what is the relative importance of each type of exam)? Does the certification process [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">* Requirements for certification. What prerequisites have been established for being accepted into the certification process (e.g., educational degrees, professional experience, etc.)? Does the certification procedure include a written exam, a practical exam or a combination of both (if the latter, what is the relative importance of each type of exam)? Does the certification process require internship experience (if so, what does the internship entail)?<span id="more-394"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">* Rigors of the certification process. How much time does the certification process require? What level of difficulty do the certification requirements involve? What does the process cost?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">* Relevancy of the certification process. Is the process relevant to the job responsibilities of the individual seeking certification (i.e., is the professional being certified a personal trainer, a supervisor of trainers, or a facility manager)? Does the process deal with issues relevant to the clientele being served by the individual being certified (e.g., healthy exercisers versus individuals with specific medical conditions)?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">* Focal point of the certification process. Does the process focus on a particular component of physical fitness (e.g., aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, body composition) or an end goal (e.g., weight control, stress management, enhanced sports performance)? Does the process focus on a particular leadership skill (e.g., leading an exercise class, serving as a personal trainer)?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">* Quality of certification testing methods. Are the testing methods used to certify individuals both valid and reliable? Are the certifying exams (both written and practical) administered in an appropriate manner (i.e., secure, trustworthy, professional, ethical)?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">* Fundamental basis for certification. What credentials, competencies and skills should an individual possess to be certified? Does the certification award include an ethics code that, if violated, can result in the revocation of the certification?</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Making the proper choice</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Health/fitness facilities that want staff members who inspire confidence in the clients they serve and who stay on top of the ever-expanding body of knowledge in their field should strongly consider requiring staff members to be certified by an accredited organization. Choosing the right certification process should be the result of an informed and thoughtful procedure. In the end, it can pay substantial dividends in both profitability and client satisfaction.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We&#8217;re happy to provide clients with a large selection of effective, reliable drugs, herbal remedies, generic medications. At the our <a href="http://www.usonlinepharmacy.org/fq.asp">no prescription online pharmacies</a> your loved one strength and health is our speciality.</p>
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