Posts Tagged ‘Healthcare’

Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Seniors

July 8th, 2010

Staying active is the fountain of youth.   Many have discovered that it is the secret to feeling better and living longer. Finding a program that works for you and sticking with it is very important. Regular exercise can prevent or delay diabetes and heart trouble. It can also reduce arthritis pain, anxiety and depression. It can help older people stay independent.

There are four main types of exercise that are recommended for seniors: » Read more: Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Seniors

Whole Body Vibration and Corporate Wellness

June 15th, 2010

Many businesses have implemented or are interested in developing health promotion programs for employees. The benefits of workplace wellness include:

  • Improving employee health
  • Reducing preventable health care utilization and lowering health care costs
  • Enhancing work performance/ productivity
  • Decreased absenteeism
  • Improving employee satisfaction and retention
  • Reduce Injury and Workman’s compensation claims

The White House’s proposed 2011 budget was released, which includes plans to » Read more: Whole Body Vibration and Corporate Wellness

Whole Body Vibration in Corporate Fitness Centers

March 17th, 2010

Are you hunched over a computer all day? Do you rarely take lunch breaks away from your desk? You’re probably stressed out and generally feel “tight”. WBV is perfect for loosening up your entire body and relieving pent up stress.

Vibration exercise is much more effective than conventional exercises. Workout times can be drastically shortened – you can accomplish the same results in 10 minutes what would take you 60 minutes with conventional exercise. This is true because » Read more: Whole Body Vibration in Corporate Fitness Centers

Where to find Whole Body Vibration

January 22nd, 2010

Vibration platforms are a new type of fitness equipment being promoted for many effortless benefits, encompassing muscle strengthening to cosmetic effects, in a short amount of time. Beyond its trendy aspects, positive effects have been observed on strength, body balance and bone mineral density.  

There are many different types of settings that you can find » Read more: Where to find Whole Body Vibration

The Vitality Depot Sponsors Red Cross Private Plane of Supplies to Haiti Relief

January 19th, 2010

The Vitality DepotThe earthquake in Haiti has devastated its community with a possible 100,000 deaths and record numbers of people homeless and starving.  The Vitality Depot is coordinating a private relief effort for Haiti.  We have organized a private plane to fly to Haiti from the Bahamas and hope to fill it with medical supplies, tarps, food and other necessities.  Our flight is now officially designated a Bahamas Red Cross flight and has therefore, received special landing permission in the “no fly” zone.  The Bahamas Red Cross will pool their medical supplies contribution with ours.  This is an extraordinary opportunity to help directly.

We are looking for donations to help purchase the supplies, so we can load the plane with as much as possible.  Family members of The Vitality Depot and a Red Cross official will personally assure that the items reach the right people for maximum effect.

» Read more: The Vitality Depot Sponsors Red Cross Private Plane of Supplies to Haiti Relief

Stimulate your lymphatic system

September 22nd, 2009

Very few fitness systems available today get emphatic about lymphatic systems.  While good exercise promotes a healthy lymphatic system, many systems do not focus on the fact that a healthy lymphatic system is just as important as toned muscles and healthy bones.

The lymphatic system, much like the blood vessels and arteries in your body, runs all over the body.  This system is a complex one, and has three main missions. It carries away excess fluids in the body, it carries away fat and fatty acids to the circulatory system for removal, and it is the central part of what most people call “the immune system.” Obviously the lymphatic system’s health is vitally important to overall health. » Read more: Stimulate your lymphatic system

Obama White House Can Save $3.7 Trillion and Extend Lifespan 29+ Years, Predicts Revolutionary A4M Healthcare Plan

August 3rd, 2009

CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ — The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M; www.worldhealth.net), the world’s largest scientific/medical society dedicated to advancing research and clinical pursuits that enhance the quality, and extend the quantity, of the human lifespan, unveils an innovative, technology-based fix to healthcare with the potential to:

  • Increase the lifespan, or improve the healthspan, of all Americans by 29+ years;
  • Slash healthcare costs, saving $3.7 Trillion; and
  • Replace the disease-based approach to medicine with a wellness-oriented model

» Read more: Obama White House Can Save $3.7 Trillion and Extend Lifespan 29+ Years, Predicts Revolutionary A4M Healthcare Plan