Monthly Archives: August 2007

MEET MICHAEL!

By Jessica | Published: August 17, 2007
As some of you might know, I had the wonderful opportunity to go to Montego Bay, Jamaica on a service trip last March to help at the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf (CCCD). This residential school houses about about 50 deaf students, each dependent on outside sponsorship. This giving of resources allows them to [...]
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UPDATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES

By Jessica | Published: August 16, 2007
If you’re someone who likes specific numbers and descriptions in answer to ‘how much exercise should I be getting?’ then this post is for you. While each person is different, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and American Heart Association (AHA) have recently released guidelines for physical activity frequency, intensity and type (think FIT!). [...]
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5-COLORS-A-DAY CHALLENGE!

By Jessica | Published: August 8, 2007
DID YOU KNOW…Over 70% of disease is preventable through good nutrition? Head over to your local Farmer’s Market or produce aisle and you will find August is a season full of rich, vibrant and nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables help promote: * Healthy Hearts * Better Memory Function * Vision Health * [...]
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THIRTY to TWO.

By Jessica | Published: August 8, 2007
I recently became re-certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) and was reminded of the importance for everyone to know these important signs and steps to SAVE A LIFE! A notable change in the steps includes a much-easier-to-remember THIRTY CHEST COMPRESSIONS followed by TWO BREATHS, whether for an adult, child or infant. [...]
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