1.Try out the symptom checker or the pill identifier. Write in general terms about how accurate the results seemed to be.
I am not sure how accurate this online service is, I tested it on an over the counter medicine that I have in my drawer and it did not even get close to what the product was. It did on my second test though. Maybe its not meant for over the counter medications.
2.Pick any medical condition or service and use the local MedlinePlus to see if there are related resources within 10 miles of your home. List what you found.
I chose chiropractors but the results don't seem to have an option to sort by using your zip code. The first one that was on the list was nearby but it was a fluke because it started with a number and it was organized alphanumerically. At first I thought I wasn't using the search map correctly so I redid it 3 times and came up with the same result. I did not see an option that would help me narrow down the 280 different providers. I think I would prefer to use the Aetna DocFind rather than the Medline Plus, plus I know it will be in my insurance provider network as well. Anyhow here are the first few listing medline gave me...
1960 West Chiropractic Center
5020 FM 1960 Road West, Ste. B6
Houston, TX 77069
281.580.1961
Map and directions
22nd Chiropractic Clinic
11326 Westheimer Rd., Ste. D
Houston, TX 77077
281.709.2488
Map and directions
A & M Chiropractic Clinic
7920 Hillcroft
Houston, TX 77081
713.270.8427
Map and directions
A-Access Chiropractic
8734 Stella Link
Houston, TX 77025
713.592.5650
Map and directions
3.Create a sample family medical history tree. Discuss how this could this be a useful addition to a genealogy study.
I believe it would be a better tool for someone who has a more organized and well established family line more so than mine. But none the less, I made one that included my parents and my siblings, however it is hard to go any farther on my mother's side of the family because they have never really kept up with it. It may be possible that the vietnamese government may have some files but it would be hard to locate. Poor families in the Vietnam countryside tend not to keep track of paperwork as well as urban richer city dwellers. And the war wrecked havoc on alot of records. Majority of what we know is what my parents tell us. My mother cannot even tell me what her grandparents names are... so the trail gets cold very soon after it has started. My siblings and I have all attempted to create a family tree or geneological study at some point in our lifetime and we always end up with a dead end. Having a family on the other side of the world where you rarely keep in contact or know is hard, especially when you ask questions and none have answers for you. But like I said, this tool may prove to be more useful to others than it does for me.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wellness #41 - Going Green - Part 2
Activity 3: From any of the other sites above, list one activity in your blog that you think would be quite easy to do to live a greener lifestyle. List a second that would take more commitment, but that you really would like to try.
Going green is alot easier than people think. I do try to go green whenever I can. I buy products that use less packaaging or packaging that is recyclable. I also use energy saving lightbulbs wherever I can, they save me money too! At this moment in time, I do not foresee myself buying a hybrid vehicle because it would not be financially smart, however my mileage on my 10 year old car is not too bad, I get 21 mpg and that is better than some newer cars that are coming out nowadays, soometimes I get more depending on the speed and traffic and other conditions. I also use a Green cleaning product called "Green works" it works very well! I use it on everything and it comes in a concentrated formula so less packaging is needed and I use a reusable spray bottle for the cleaning solution. I have already signed up to get less junk mail, it helps cut down on the mail clutter alot. I also handle most of my bill paying online, thus eliminating a need for paper statements. I also read all my news from the internet rather than the newspaper. One task that would take more commitment from me is walking rather than taking the car, I don't live in the safest of neighborhoods and it isnt recommended to go far by yourself so I don't know how I would do that. I suppose I can carpool that will cut down on the usage of my car and the emissions that ensue. Friendly reminder: WE RECYCLE AT ALDINE LIBRARY! :)
Going green is alot easier than people think. I do try to go green whenever I can. I buy products that use less packaaging or packaging that is recyclable. I also use energy saving lightbulbs wherever I can, they save me money too! At this moment in time, I do not foresee myself buying a hybrid vehicle because it would not be financially smart, however my mileage on my 10 year old car is not too bad, I get 21 mpg and that is better than some newer cars that are coming out nowadays, soometimes I get more depending on the speed and traffic and other conditions. I also use a Green cleaning product called "Green works" it works very well! I use it on everything and it comes in a concentrated formula so less packaging is needed and I use a reusable spray bottle for the cleaning solution. I have already signed up to get less junk mail, it helps cut down on the mail clutter alot. I also handle most of my bill paying online, thus eliminating a need for paper statements. I also read all my news from the internet rather than the newspaper. One task that would take more commitment from me is walking rather than taking the car, I don't live in the safest of neighborhoods and it isnt recommended to go far by yourself so I don't know how I would do that. I suppose I can carpool that will cut down on the usage of my car and the emissions that ensue. Friendly reminder: WE RECYCLE AT ALDINE LIBRARY! :)
Wellness #41: Going Green - Part 1
Activity 1: Use one of more of the websites to determine your carbon footprint. Write some notes in your blog about your results.
Here are my results:
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The average American emits:
9.44
tons
CO2/yr
You emit:
6.5
tons
CO2/yr
4.8 at home
1.8 on the road
0.0 in the air
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It looks like I am pretty green, I always thought so! :) I try to recycle at work and bring all my paper recyclables to the library as well. And I always turn off all the lights and electronics before I leave home.
Activity 2: If you have ever visited a local farmer's market, blog about the experience and what foods you found there. If you haven't, select one for a future visit from the websites above, and blog about why you chose that one to visit.
I choose to visit the Houston Farmers Market. I have never been and always wanted to go. I would like to see what kind of selection is available to me. My mother grows her own vegetables so I get some from her as wellm. Right off the vine and Pesticide free is yummy!
Here are my results:
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The average American emits:
9.44
tons
CO2/yr
You emit:
6.5
tons
CO2/yr
4.8 at home
1.8 on the road
0.0 in the air
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It looks like I am pretty green, I always thought so! :) I try to recycle at work and bring all my paper recyclables to the library as well. And I always turn off all the lights and electronics before I leave home.
Activity 2: If you have ever visited a local farmer's market, blog about the experience and what foods you found there. If you haven't, select one for a future visit from the websites above, and blog about why you chose that one to visit.
I choose to visit the Houston Farmers Market. I have never been and always wanted to go. I would like to see what kind of selection is available to me. My mother grows her own vegetables so I get some from her as wellm. Right off the vine and Pesticide free is yummy!
Wellness #40: Fitness
1. Check your BMI
I was not surprised by my results, I knew my number would be in the undesirable range. My BMI is not one I am proud of, but recently my husband and I have decided to work out more. I know I have gained alot of weight over the past 3 years and mostly due to lack of excercise and poor diet. Since I hurt my back and my foot I was not able to excercise regularly, but I am better now so I will restart my excercise program again.
2. Calculate your calorie requirements
3712 Total Calories
3. Answer a questionnaire to determine your health age or life expectancy.
My health age is 9.5 and my life expectancy is 96.6 but typical life expectancy is 79.1. I would like to live a longer healthier life so I am willing to make healthier choices and to be more active.
My goal is to lose 30 - 40 pounds by the end of next year; but will be happy with 20to 25. I would like to increase my amount of physical activity by 30 minutes to an hour per day then increase if needed. I think this will help me feel better and be less tired. I plan to set up a home gym when I move into my new house.
I was not surprised by my results, I knew my number would be in the undesirable range. My BMI is not one I am proud of, but recently my husband and I have decided to work out more. I know I have gained alot of weight over the past 3 years and mostly due to lack of excercise and poor diet. Since I hurt my back and my foot I was not able to excercise regularly, but I am better now so I will restart my excercise program again.
2. Calculate your calorie requirements
3712 Total Calories
3. Answer a questionnaire to determine your health age or life expectancy.
My health age is 9.5 and my life expectancy is 96.6 but typical life expectancy is 79.1. I would like to live a longer healthier life so I am willing to make healthier choices and to be more active.
My goal is to lose 30 - 40 pounds by the end of next year; but will be happy with 20to 25. I would like to increase my amount of physical activity by 30 minutes to an hour per day then increase if needed. I think this will help me feel better and be less tired. I plan to set up a home gym when I move into my new house.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
iHCPL Wellness
#39 Nutrition
Part 1
I am glad this is one of the modules for training this year. I have been looking for motivational and informational sites that can help me become healthier. My lunch today was a Taco Cabana Stewed Chicken Cabana Bowl; I should have made a better choice! After looking at the nutritional data, I realized how much calories and fat the item contained. I used the BMI and daily needs calculator, I liked how it broke everything down and showed me what my macronutrient ratio was. It was a bit daunting because of all the information available on this website; it took me a little while to get used to finding certain foods. I looked up my favorite cereal and this is what is showed.
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The good: This food is very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, and a very good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron and Zinc.
The bad: A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.
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It is also a -35 level of mildly inflammatory. Who knew cereal was inflammatory? It makes me rethink everything I eat now.
Part2: Recipe
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti (4 - 5 servings)
1 small can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup (98% fat free),
1 lb Chicken Breast, no skin, 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook - Cubed 1/2 inch
2 cup fresh Mushrooms, fresh, pieces or slices
1 cup Milk, 2%
1 cup water
1/2 package of Ronzoni, Healthy Harvest Spaghetti, approx. 6 oz
1 TBSP Olive oil
2 TBSP of Lawreys garlic salt
3 TBSP of Mrs Dash sodium free garlic basil and sundried tomato seasoning
NUTRITIONAL INFO
1 - Marinate cubed chicken with garlic salt, and Mrs Dash seasoning. set aside.
2 - Cook spaghetti according to directions on package.
3 - In a flat bottomed sauce pan, add olive oil, saute the marinated chicken until slightly browned.
4 - Add mushrooms, cream of mushroom, milk, and water to the chicken. Stir. Simmer over medium heat until mushrooms are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
5 - Serve sauce over spaghetti.
This recipe is low in calories, high in fiber, low in fat, and very easy to make. I make this when I don't know what to cook anything complicated and want something healthy. You may add onions if you wish.
Part 1
I am glad this is one of the modules for training this year. I have been looking for motivational and informational sites that can help me become healthier. My lunch today was a Taco Cabana Stewed Chicken Cabana Bowl; I should have made a better choice! After looking at the nutritional data, I realized how much calories and fat the item contained. I used the BMI and daily needs calculator, I liked how it broke everything down and showed me what my macronutrient ratio was. It was a bit daunting because of all the information available on this website; it took me a little while to get used to finding certain foods. I looked up my favorite cereal and this is what is showed.
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The good: This food is very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, and a very good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron and Zinc.
The bad: A large portion of the calories in this food come from sugars.
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It is also a -35 level of mildly inflammatory. Who knew cereal was inflammatory? It makes me rethink everything I eat now.
Part2: Recipe
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti (4 - 5 servings)
1 small can Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup (98% fat free),
1 lb Chicken Breast, no skin, 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook - Cubed 1/2 inch
2 cup fresh Mushrooms, fresh, pieces or slices
1 cup Milk, 2%
1 cup water
1/2 package of Ronzoni, Healthy Harvest Spaghetti, approx. 6 oz
1 TBSP Olive oil
2 TBSP of Lawreys garlic salt
3 TBSP of Mrs Dash sodium free garlic basil and sundried tomato seasoning
NUTRITIONAL INFO
1 - Marinate cubed chicken with garlic salt, and Mrs Dash seasoning. set aside.
2 - Cook spaghetti according to directions on package.
3 - In a flat bottomed sauce pan, add olive oil, saute the marinated chicken until slightly browned.
4 - Add mushrooms, cream of mushroom, milk, and water to the chicken. Stir. Simmer over medium heat until mushrooms are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
5 - Serve sauce over spaghetti.
This recipe is low in calories, high in fiber, low in fat, and very easy to make. I make this when I don't know what to cook anything complicated and want something healthy. You may add onions if you wish.
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