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HEALTH MAINTENANCE Recommended Health Screenings • Cancer: Breast, Testicular, Cervical, Skin • Heart Disease: Blood pressure, Cholesterol Forms of Alternative Medicine • • • • • • Therapeutic Touch Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi Hypnosis Herbs Massage Acupuncture Benefits of Alternative Medicine • Increased circulation • Relaxation, Stress reduction • Decreased Blood pressure, pulse rate and breathing rate • Pain reduction 7 Main Components of Good Nutrition • • • • Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats Vitamins and Minerals Fiber Water Caloric Content per Gram • Protein – 4 • Carbohydrate – 4 • Fat - 9 Functions of Nutrients • Protein – Build and Repair Complete – 9 essential amino acids Incomplete – some essential amino acids plus non-essential ones • Carbohydrate – Immediate Energy • Fat – Stored Energy and Vitamins Fat and Cholesterol • Saturated Fat – Solid at room temperature; Tend to clog arteries • Unsaturated – Liquid or Soft at room temperature; “Good” Fat • LDL – Bad cholesterol • HDL – Good cholesterol Water • • • • • About 65% of body mass Need 6-8 glasses per day Helps maintain electrolyte balance Needed for chemical reactions Aids digestion and waste removal Water Imbalance • Dehydration – Too little water Symptoms: Dry mouth, poor tugor • Edema – Too much water Symptoms: Body – pitting Lungs – rales Common Diet Therapies • Allergies – avoid allergen (wheat, milk, eggs and chocolate are common) • Anemia – increase iron, Vit B 12 • Cancer – increase calories and vitamins A, C, D, & E for tissue repair • Diabetes -–reduce blood sugar • Heart Disease – reduce cholesterol, calories and fat Stress • Benefit – motivation to do best • Consequences – increased risk of: Colds/infection, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, ulcers, allergies, asthma, cancer and autoimmune disorders Stress Reduction • • • • • Exercise regularly Eat properly (avoid caffeine) Get enough sleep Set realistic goals Seek help when needed Heart Disease Risk Factors • Cannot be changed: heredity, male, increasing age • Can be changed: smoking, high BP and cholesterol, physical inactivity • Contributing factors: diabetes, obesity, stress Stroke Risk Factors • Age – incidence doubles every 10 years past age 55 • Gender – male and women who smoke or take oral contraceptives • Race – African decent • Diabetes, Prior stroke, Heredity