Vitamin C

Top 10 Sources of Vitamin C

With cold and flu season upon us, it’s beneficial to do everything in our power to avoid succumbing to the aches, pains and uncomfortable symptoms of these dreaded bugs. Vitamin C  is considered a powerful ally if you're trying to avoid or kick a cold or other illness as it helps the body maintain healthy tissues and a strong immune system, and aids in the absorption of iron.  

Get your vitamin C naturally with these top 10 food sources, according to the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

1. Guava – eat this fruit raw or try it in a delicious Hawaiian smoothie.

2. Red Sweet Pepper – great for snacking on raw or chopped up in a salad.

3. Kiwi – simply peel this little fruit and eat – delicious!

4. Orange – eat it or squeeze it for vitamin C rich juice.

5. Green Sweet Pepper - this veggie offers 60 mg of vitamin C per half cup, with only 15 calories.

6. Grapefruit Juice- 3/4 cup has 50-70 mg vitamin C.

7. Vegetable Juice Cocktail: Drinking your vegetables provides plenty of nutrients, including a vitamin C punch.

8. Strawberries - Strawberries are full of fiber and antioxidants, including vitamin C.

9. Brussels Sprouts- this veggie  is a true superfood -- packed with both 48 mg of Vitamin C.

10. Cantaloupe- One quarter of a medium cantaloupe has 47 mg of vitamin C.

Source: Good Housekeeping

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Get Your Flu Shot!

Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView

 

Key Flu Indicators

According to this week's FluView report, flu activity continues to increase in parts of the United States, particularly in the South Central and Southeast regions of the country. Additional increases in activity are likely in the coming weeks. People who have not already gotten a flu vaccine for the 2013-2014 season should do so now. Below is a summary of the key indicators for the week of November 24-30, 2013:

• For the week of November 24-30, the proportion of people seeing their health care provider for influenza-like illness (ILI) increased, but remains below the national baseline. The Southeast and South Central regions (Regions 4 and 6) reported ILI activity above their region-specific baseline level. The other eight regions reported activity levels below region-specific baselines.

Source: CDC

If you are looking for FREE flu vaccines and reside in Riverside County....you're in luck!
Beginning last Monday, all 10 Riverside County Family Care Centers are offering no-cost flu shots for residents, with no appointments required.
"The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is by getting this year’s flu shot," said county Health Officer Dr. Eric Frykman, who encouraged everyone to get vaccinated.
  
The shots combine the vaccines for seasonal influenza and the H1N1 virus, so there’s no need for two .   The county’s Family Care Centers are open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays at the following locations:
  
• 2499 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore  
• 308 E. San Jacinto Ave., Perris 
• 880 N. State St., Hemet  
• 9415 Mission Blvd., Riverside  
• 3065 W. Ramsey St., Banning  
• 505 S. Buena Vista Ave., Suite 101, Corona  
• 47-923 Oasis St., Indio  
• 9415 Mission Blvd., Jurupa  
• 1515 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 
• 5256 Mission Blvd., Rubidoux  

More information is available by calling the county’s 211 line or (888) 246-1215.

HealthPro has a calendar FULL of courses to fulfill your CEU's and Renewals this month - check out our schedule at hpec.org or give us a call at 951-279-6110.  Happy Friday!
 

Full of Hope

Chances are you know someone who has or is suffering from the debilitative effects of dementia.  This horrible disease takes its toll on not only the victim but, family and friends whom are “losing” their loved one.  A recent article in THE TELEGRAPH revealed there may be a treatment  with a preventative  drug called solanezumab which delays  the onset of disease, halting problems with brain function and behavior in those with mild dementia.

Scientists are hopeful of a breakthrough in dementia within five years - with drugs (solanezumab) that could be given preventively to delay the onset of disease.

Researchers say this new drug has shown some promise in patients with mild dementia, and might be yet more effective if given to those at risk of disease long before they show any symptoms.

Dr Eric Karran, director of research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said scientists we’re “full of hope” that a breakthrough in drug therapy to prevent dementia could come within five years.

If  further trials on the drug succeed, it could mean that those with a family history of dementia are given monthly injections of the drug a decade before any signs of disease show - in the same way that millions of people now take statins to ward off heart disease, he said.

Next week science and health ministers from G8 countries will meet in London for the first ever G8 dementia summit.

Source:   The Telegraph – December 12, 2013

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Daily Drugs - To Med. or Not to Med.

Take action now to avoid our parents' overmedicated approach to health

Adults  who have watched overprescribed parents fill up pillboxes each week and make endless runs to the pharmacy are searching for ways to avoid that scenario for as long as possible. That means making lifestyle changes now and sticking to them for the rest of our healthy lives.                        

 "We are not willing to settle for the aging pictures our parents painted," says Beth Reardon, director of integrative nutrition at Duke University's Duke Integrative Medicine. "Our genetic blueprint is no longer our destiny. We are aging much differently, both mentally and physically, than our parents. We don't want pills to remind us that our bodies are tired, which we hear as 'failing us.'"

Choose the Right Doctor and Get to Work

  If your doctor believes pills are an automatic part of aging, consider making a change. Find one who is willing to create a reasonable plan to help you stay healthy on your own, through changes in lifestyle. It may take some effort, but when you find someone who shares your goals, the benefits can be significant. "People are looking for something different from their relationship with their physicians," Reardon says. "Some don't want 'a pill for an ill.' They want to address the cause, not the condition."

We can make huge strides toward boosting health and minimizing the need for pills at any age by choosing healthier foods, committing to a consistent exercise program with an appropriate intensity and engaging in stress-reduction techniques like yoga or tai chi.

"Many midlifers are more open-minded and willing to tap into the healing power of their own bodies as compared to generations past," Reardon says, citing increased interest among her patients in organic, whole foods and mind-body practices like acupuncture, Reiki and therapeutic massage. Wearable health monitors and fitness trackers like the Fitbit Force can also help more of us meet our goals.

Know the Real Risks and Rewards of Medication

 If we agree that we all want to avoid taking daily statins, insulin, diuretics, ACE inhibitors or beta blockers, we must also acknowledge that for some of us, medication may be the most appropriate treatment.

 "You have to pay attention to your family history," Coates says. "While diet and exercise programs are essential, you might need to be on some medications. The goal for most of us is trying to minimize them and find the middle ground."  You can make an informed decision working with a doctor you trust who doesn’t reflexively dispense prescriptions.  "In some cases, the chance of benefit is high and there's a downside to avoiding meds. But there are a lot of people taking meds for which the absolute chance of benefit is pretty low, so it's reasonable for them to avoid meds."

Source: Caring.com

Check out HealthPro’s December schedule – we have some great Holiday, New Grad and Nursing Student specials!  Call us at 951-279-6110 or sign up online at hpec.org.

December HealthPro Holiday Specials

 HealthPro is offering these Holiday Specials valid for courses offered during the month of December 2013. 

*ACLS Provider   $150
*PALS Provider   $150

*ACLS Renewal   $99.00
*PALS Renewal   $99.00

*Price does not include manual

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See A Video, Save A Life

SEE A VIDEO, SAVE A LIFE
 
You can prepare yourself to act in an emergency by simply viewing the Hands-Only® CPR instructional video.

• A study published in the March 8 issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes showed that people who view a CPR instructional video are significantly more likely to attempt life-saving resuscitation.
• Hands-Only CPR (CPR with just chest compressions) has been proven to be as effective as CPR with breaths in treating adult cardiac arrest victims.
• The American Heart Association has recommended Hands-Only CPR for adults since 2008.
   

HealthPro offers a BLS, PALS and ACLS renewal bundle -  a perfect money saving option if your renewal dates are within a year of each other. Check out the details at hpec.org.

TAKE ACTION

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO TAKE ACTION WITH CPR?

• Failure to act in a cardiac emergency can lead to unnecessary deaths.
• Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival, but only 32 percent of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from a bystander.
• Sadly, less than eight percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive.
• The American Heart Association trains more than 12 million people in CPR annually, to equip Americans with the skills they need to perform bystander CPR.

Some of our staff members are on the road this Saturday teaching life-saving skills to a large group in Orange County.  If you would like us to come to your place of business or home, give us a call to set up a course.
 Next week we have several PHTLS classes, come to HealthPro and earn your certification in Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support. Check out our December schedule at hpec.org for all upcoming classes.

Who Can You Save With CPR?

                                         WHO CAN YOU SAVE WITH CPR?

The life you save with CPR is mostly likely to be a loved one.

• Four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home.
• Statistically speaking, if called on to administer CPR in an emergency, the life you save is likely to be someone at home: a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend.
• African-Americans are almost twice as likely to experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in another public location than Caucasians, and their survival rates are twice as poor as for Caucasians.

Searching for the perfect gift this Christmas?  How about giving the gift of life!
Let HealthPro teach you, your friends & family and co-workers & employees CPR this month.  Call today to schedule a custom course in your home or office.  Our phone # is:  951-279-6110, or you can view our classes at hpec.org.

Why You Should Learn CPR Today

                                                            WHY LEARN CPR?

Cardiac arrests are more common than you think, and they can happen to anyone at any time.

• Nearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home.

• Many victims appear healthy with no known heart disease or other risk factors.

• Sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack.
  • Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when electrical impulses in the heart become rapid or chaotic, which causes the heart to suddenly stop beating.
  • A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked. A heart attack may cause cardiac arrest.

HealthPro is the perfect place to learn CPR and other life-saving skills.   Sign up for a course today at hpec.org!  If you would like us to come teach at your office, home or place of business - call us at 951-279-6110 to set up a custom class. 

CPR Fact Sheet

CPR and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Fact Sheet
Anyone can learn CPR – and everyone should! Sadly, 70 percent of Americans may feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they either do not know how to administer CPR or their training has significantly lapsed. This alarming statistic could hit close to home, because home is exactly where 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur. Put very simply: The life you save with CPR is mostly likely to be someone you love.

This June, in honor of National CPR Week, the American Heart Association is calling on all Americans to learn how to give Hands-Only^® CPR by watching a simple one-minute video at heart.org/cpr. Once you have learned CPR, give 5 people you care about the power to save lives by equipping them to act quickly in a crisis.

Don’t be afraid; your actions can only help. If you see an unresponsive adult who is not breathing or not breathing normally, call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest.

HealthPro teaches CPR - check out our schedule at hpec.org and sign up for a class today!

Happy Thanksgiving from HealthPro

 

The History of the First Thanksgiving Feast

Your family is gathered around the table, the bird is looking golden and delicious and the table is practically groaning under the weight of the various delicacies and delights. As traditional as our Thanksgiving celebrations may seem, the menu was a bit different for that first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims.

The Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620 but their first winter was devastating and by the fall, they had lost 46 of the original 102 people who sailed on the Mayflower. However, the harvest that following year was a bountiful one and the remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a feast. They invited the Native American Indians who had helped them survive their first year to a feast that lasted three days. Instead of what we consider traditional Thanksgiving foods, the feast included wild ducks, geese, venison, eel, fish, boiled pumpkin, berries and dried fruits. It is not certain that wild turkey was a part of their feast since the pilgrims used the word “turkey” to mean any sort of wild fowl.

However, this first Thanksgiving feast was not repeated the following year. In fact, it wasn’t until June of 1676 that the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts proclaimed another Day of Thanksgiving to express thanks for seeing their community securely established. However, much like the original Thanksgiving in 1620, this day was also not repeated and it wasn’t until October 1777 that all 13 colonies joined in a Thanksgiving celebration. Unfortunately, once again, this was a one-time affair.

In fact, until 1863 Thanksgiving Day had not been celebrated annually since the first feast in 1621. It was Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine editor, whose efforts eventually led to what we recognize today as Thanksgiving. She encouraged President Abraham Lincoln to establish the last Thursday in November (a date Lincoln may have correlated with the November 21, 1621, anchoring of the Mayflower at Cape Cod) as a day for national thanksgiving and prayer, hence, Thanksgiving Day.

Since then, each president has issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set the date for Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November in 1939 (approved by Congress in 1941).

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM HEALTHPRO EDCUATION!

#7 Keep Blood Sugar or Glucose at Healthy Levels

#7   Keep Blood Sugar or Glucose at Healthy Levels

A recent report linked high blood sugar levels with cancer in women. This highlighted again the problem of high blood sugar levels, even below the level found in diabetes, as they also increase people's chances of getting heart disease and full-blown diabetes.

But how do we go about making sure we maintain healthy blood sugar levels?

Professor Martin Wiseman, Medical and Scientific Advisor for World Cancer Research Fund, gives his top five tips:

1. The most important thing is not to become overweight. If you are overweight, then you should lose weight. This can be done through having a general healthy diet and be regularly physically active.
2. Always go for the wholegrain option. Replace white rice with brown rice, and make sure your pasta is whole wheat.
3. Cut down or completely stop having sugary snacks like sugary fizzy drinks and cakes. Temptation can be hard to resist, but cutting these out of your diet is a great step towards maintaining healthy sugar levels.
4. Make sure you get as many vegetables into your diet as you can. It¹s particularly easy to get your vegetable quota by chopping vegetables up and putting them into sauces.
5. Be as physically active as possible - it doesn't have to be exercise at the gym, but even walking instead of driving, or taking the stairs instead of the lift, can really help."

Source: Medical News Today

HealthPro is offering classes Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week – check out our schedule to see if any courses suite your needs at hpec.org.

#6 Taking Charge of your Cholesterol

#6 Take Charge of Cholesterol

With seasonal celebrations on our weekly calendars it can be extra tough for some of us to watch our cholesterol and stick to heart-healthy diets but with a little helpful advice, here are some tips on how to enjoy the festivities while still heeding #6 on the Life's Simple 7 list we have been reviewing.  

It's important to maintain a balance between the two types of cholesterol: HDL (the "good") and LDL (the "bad").  LDL, a low-density lipoprotein, gives cholesterol its poor name because it accumulates on the walls of blood vessels when there is too much of it circulating in the bloodstream. HDL, on the other hand, helps prevent this by acting as a high-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol throughout the body, thus counteracting a buildup.

With animal products posing as the main culprits for contributing to "bad" cholesterol, it's important to be aware of how much meat, butter and cheese you eat. These foods are high in saturated fat, which increase levels of LDL.

Diet advice

Here are some tips on how you can still enjoy gatherings without giving up all the foods you might find there:

•Reduce the amount of meat you consume per meal.

•Opt for seafood at least twice a week.

•Cook fresh vegetables, but avoid the butter and salt.

•Eat only egg whites, instead of the entire egg.

•Increase the amount of whole grains and fiber in your diet, as these foods help reduce cholesterol levels.

Lifestyle advice

Although healthy cholesterol can sometimes be affected by age, family history and gender, a few simple lifestyle changes also can help lower your bad cholesterol:

•Don't smoke.

•Exercise regularly.

•Limit your daily intake of fat to less than 30 percent of your total calories each day.

•Have your cholesterol tested regularly so you can find the right treatment plan for you.

Source: 9/10/2010 Chicago Tribune News

HealthPro offers a variety of classes 7 days a week. Check out our website at hpec.org to schedule a course to fulfill your CEU’s and learn skills that may save the life of a loved one.  You can also give us a call at 951-279-6110.  Have a wonderful weekend and take charge of that cholesterol!

Manage Your Blood Pressure

#5   Manage Blood Pressure

Number 5 on Life’s Simple 7 List is to Manage your Blood Pressure. 

Below are the top 10 Ways to Control Your Blood Pressure according to WebMD.

1. Lose weight. Get your BMI (body mass index, a measurement of weight in relation to height) into the range of 18.5-24.9, and you will be doing your heart and blood pressure a favor. Think of it this way: Extra weight you carry around is like bricks in a backpack, putting pressure on every part of your body.

2. Eat plenty of whole grains. Have seven to eight servings per day of grains and grain products (these can include breakfast cereal, whole grain bread, rice, pasta, etc.)

3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Having at least eight to 10 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables will ensure you get all the healthy antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber you need.

4. Dairy up. Consuming two to three servings daily of low-fat or nonfat dairy foods will also help build strong bones and teeth, and enhance weight loss.

5. Limit meat, fish, and poultry to two servings a day. Move the meat off the center of your plate, and enjoy more grains and produce. When you do have meats, fish, and poultry, always chose lean varieties.

6. Go nuts. Incorporate four to five servings a week of nuts, seeds, and legumes into your diet. They provide plenty of protein and healthful fats.

7. Limit fats and oil to two to three servings per day. Fats are the most concentrated source of calories. Limiting them will help you control your weight.

8. Hold the salt. Limit your sodium intake to approximately 2,400 milligrams a day (a moderate level). This means eating fewer canned and processed foods, and more fresh foods.

9. Get off the couch. Exercising at least 30 minutes per day can significantly reduce blood pressure. Any form of physical activity, done most days of the week, will do the trick.

10. Drink in moderation. If you do it at all limit yourself to two drinks per day.

Simple changes in your lifestyle can make a difference in your health.  Learning CPR can save a life.  Sign up for a course at HealthPro today.  Check out our schedule at hpec.org or give us a call at 951-279-6110

A Good Night's Sleep

A Good Night’s Sleep

A new study  published this week in the journal SCIENCE, regarding potential ways to ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as we age, is making the case that getting a good night’s sleep just might be the most important thing we can do. 

While sleeping, our brain has a self-cleaning process that flushes out the toxic waste our brain cells produce each day as they work.  This waste elimination process is a powerful illustration of the medical importance of sleep.   Researchers had suspected that this self-cleaning went on in our heads each night, but the new study put the process, and its intensity, in far clearer focus.  For example, the team witnessed that when mice slept, brain cells actually shrunk in size, expanding the spaces between them by as much as 60 percent and facilitating the flushing of waste.

At minimum, the research highlights the importance of regular sleep in slowing dementia, as well as the possible neurological risks of consistently getting too little sleep.  When we stay up until late into the night, we may be preventing our brains from flushing toxins effectively. 

Experts expressed hope that the new findings could lead to treatments for neurological ailments associated with cell waste in the brain, including Parkinson's disease as well as Alzheimer's and dementia. Scientists will be following up on the tantalizing possibility that Alzheimer's is exacerbated not as much by the buildup of beta-amyloid plaque in the brain as by an impaired ability to flush it out. If that turns out to be true, then the development of a drug to facilitate or force the self-cleaning process could be a major breakthrough. Doctors may also achieve better results by coordinating dementia patients' treatments with their sleep schedules.

Source: PBS Health and Well-Being

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Mentoring the Next Generation

Mentoring the next Generation

The benefits of passing and receiving knowledge and experience through the mentor/mentee process is invaluable.  Whether it pertains to teaching, nursing or any other career, the advantages of mentorship are immeasurable.  There are many factors to take into consideration entering into the mentoring relationship, one of them being  generational  awareness.  Both parties should understand the unique traits of each other’s generations as it may affect their attitudes and beliefs toward work and life, as well as how to engage and motivate each other. 

Baby Boomers (1946-1964): Raised by traditional parents, Baby Boomers were taught the value of hard work, respect for hierarchy, and loyalty.  They are high achievers and often define themselves by their work. 

Generation X (1965-1980) More often children of divorce, Gen X is resourceful, independent, and skeptical.  They have witnessed corporate downsizing and change jobs frequently to build skill sets.  Gen X needs to be challenged  and actively learning new skills.

Millennials ( 1981-1999) Millennials have had their needs met from their earliest days.  This protected generation expects to be accommodated in the work place but  is also highly productive.  Characterized by their tight peer bonds, confidence, and loyalty, mentors should be aware that Millennials desire clearly specified goals and instructions. 

Source:  ONS January 2012

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Typhoon Haiyan

Help people affected by the Pacific typhoon.

Last Friday, Super Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Pacific islands of the Philippines, leaving behind a scene of destruction and despair. The global Red Cross network is responding to emergency needs in the Philippines with food, water, and relief supplies, and the American Red Cross is lending people, expertise and equipment to this massive effort.

 

To find out ways to provide relief to the Philippines, click on the link above which will direct you to the American Red Cross.

 

Learn how to save the life of a loved one by taking a course at HealthPro - check out our November schedule for a list of current and upcoming classes.

Preventing Diabetes and Protecting Your Health

Preventing Diabetes and Protecting Your Health

 

About 13,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year,   however  type 2 diabetes is much more common and its incidence is increasing. According to an estimate from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2008), about 23.5 million Americans, aged 20 years or older, are living with diabetes and most of those cases are type 2.

The National Diabetes Education Program is trying to send the message that type 2 diabetes can be prevented, or its onset delayed, by aiming toward two “keys for success.”

*Get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity five days a week.

*Eat a variety of foods that are low in fat and reduce the number of calories you eat per day.

Patients who took place in a Diabetes Prevention Program utilizing the two keys for success decreased their risk of developing diabetes by 58%.  Just two more  reasons to eat sensibly and  get up and get moving .

Source: December 2010 ONS Connect Magazine

3 Steps to Navigate this cold and flu season to skip getting sick

--Real Simple Digital offers some helpful tips to assist us with staying healthy this cold and flu season.

Skip Getting Sick in 3 Steps

What you can do to get safely through the cold and flu season.

By now you know that frequently washing your hands with good old soap for 20 to 25 seconds is the first line of defense against germs that lead to illness. Here, other ways to help you fight the good fight.

Step 1:  Regularly disinfect the kitchen sink, the trash can, the bathroom faucet, and the tub. They’re some of the germiest places in a home, according to studies. The champion of contamination? The kitchen sponge. Clean it in the dishwasher weekly.

Step 2:  Take a brisk walk five times a week. Studies show that regular exercise can help reduce your likelihood of catching a cold.

 Step 3:  Work probiotics (a.k.a. good bacteria) into your daily diet to help your immune system ward off bad bacteria. Try yogurt, fortified drinks, or a tasty treat like the 90-calorie Attune Milk Chocolate Crisp Probiotic Bar.

SIgn up for a class at HealthPro today, call 951-279-6110 or visit us at hpec.org.

Going Pink for October

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and HealthPro is going PINK for October! Schedule an ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy (2 Days) course today at hpec.org.

This 2 day Chemotherapy Biotherapy Program provides nurses with a comprehensive overview of chemotherapy and biotherapy. It includes information on newly approved drugs to keep nurses updated on the latest developments in drug therapy.

The course is presented by an oncology nurse expert identified as an ONS Chemotherapy Trainer. This course offers 13.5 contact hours and an ONS Provider Card valid for 2 years.

Registration Deadlines:

•OCTOBER 21-22 COURSE:  October 7th

•NOVEMBER 14-15 COURSE:  November 1st

•DECEMBER 19-20 COURSE:  December 5th

LATE REGISTRATION: If you miss a registration deadline, late registration will open if seats are still available.  It will close one week prior to the course, as that is the deadline per ONS.  Additional fees may apply.

Dates

October 21, 2013 to  October 22, 2013 9am-6pm 

November 14, 2013 to  November 15, 2013 9am-6pm 

December 19, 2013 to  December 20, 2013 9am-6pm 

 

Course Prices

ONS Chemo/Bio with Manual $315.00

ONS Chemo/Bio with Manual NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit $100.00

ONS Chemo/Bio with Manual - Loma Linda/Kaiser Discount $275.00

Register Now!

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Eat a Healthy Diet

#4 on the list of ‘Life’s Simple 7’ steps to add years to your life is to eat a healthy diet.

The National Heart, Lung and Blood institute says:

A healthy eating plan:

•Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products

• Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts

• Is low in saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars

• Controls portion sizes

The best way to give your body the balanced nutrition it needs is by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods within your calorie needs every day.

The best way to learn CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, ECG and much, much more is to sign up for a class at HealthPro today either online at hpec.org or by calling 951-279-6110. We utilize the latest technology taught by licensed and certified medical professionals.

#3 Engage in Regular Physical Activity

Engage in Regular Physical Activity

Life’s Simple 7’s third step is: to engage in regular physical activity. 

                                                                             Exercise

Physical activities that move the legs and arms are especially good for the heart. Walking, running, swimming, bicycling and dancing all involve steady rhythmic movement of the legs and arms which conditions the heart to pump blood to the whole body.  It is also important to do stretching and strengthening activities to keep muscles in good working order such as yoga, pilates and weight lifting.

Looking for a heart pumping form of calorie burning exercise?  How about signing up for a CPR class at hpec.org today.  HealthPro offers affordable classes weekly and you’ll be working your forearms, biceps, triceps and chest not to mention your core and upper legs acting as stabilizers!  Adding years to your life, learning how to save a life……now that’s a no-brainer.

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Number 2 on “Life’s Simple 7” list sounds easy enough….”Maintain a Healthy Weight,” and with a few helpful tips, it really can be easy peasy.   We found the top 10 ways to maintain your weight on the Discovery fit & health website.  As you will discover below, lifestyle, eating habits and activities all play an active role in keeping you on course to maintaining your weight.

#10 Take a walk: An extra 20 minutes of activity per day is all you need to avoid weight gain.

#9   Eat an Apple: Apples are something of a wonder fruit, not only rich in fiber and vitamin C, but also linked to decreased risk of disease

#8   Say No to Trans Fat:  Trans fats are bad for your health, and are often found in partially hydrogenated oils.

#7   Go Easy on the Booze:  Limit your drinks per day to two for men and one for women.

#6   Get a Doggie Bag:  Avoid super-size and take some of your meal home with you.

#5    Eat Yogurt: Homemade yogurt can be healthy, delicious and inexpensive.

#4   Take Your Vitamins: Multivitamins may help reduce the risk for heart attack.

#3   Hold the Salt Shaker: Use fresh herbs rather than salt if you need to add flavor

#2   Switch to Whole Grains: Replace white bread with whole grain.

#1   Hit the water cooler: Drinking water helps with digestion and weight loss

In addition to maintaining your weight, why not maintain your First Aid or CPR skills.  Maintaining your proficiency in these lifesaving techniques can save the life of someone you know.  HealthPro offers these courses and many more…check us out at hpec.org or call us today at 951-279-6110. Have a great weekend!

Don't Smoke

The first “Life’s Simple 7” step to living a better life is “Don’t smoke.” We checked out the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) health effects fact sheet on Smoking And Tobacco Use and here are a few of the very good reasons why we should all heed #1 of the Simple 7 steps:

Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. Smoking causes many diseases and reduces the health of smokers in general.

Smoking causes death.

•The adverse health effects from cigarette smoking account for more than 440,000 deaths, or nearly one of every five deaths, each year in the United States.

•More deaths are caused each year by tobacco use than by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), illegal drug use, alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined.

•If nobody smoked, one of every three cancer deaths in the United States would not happen

•Smoking causes an estimated 90% of all lung cancer deaths in men1,2 and 80% of all lung cancer deaths in women.

•An estimated 90% of all deaths from chronic obstructive lung disease are caused by smoking.

Smoking and Increased Health Risks

Compared with nonsmokers, smoking is estimated to increase the risk of—

•Coronary heart disease by 2 to 4 times,

•Stroke by 2 to 4 times,

•Men developing lung cancer by 23 times,

•Women developing lung cancer by 13 times and

•Dying from chronic obstructive lung diseases (such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema) by 12 to 13 times.

Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

•Smoking causes coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.

•Cigarette smoking causes reduced circulation by narrowing the blood vessels (arteries) and puts smokers at risk of developing peripheral vascular disease (i.e., obstruction of the large arteries in the arms and legs that can cause a range of problems from pain to tissue loss or gangrene).

•Smoking causes abdominal aortic aneurysm (i.e., a swelling or weakening of the main artery of the body—the aorta—where it runs through the abdomen)

If you would like more info on smoking and its ill effects, go to CDC’s home page. If you would like to sign up for a HealthPro course, schedule one at hpec.org or call  951-279-6110.



Life's Simple 7

According to the American Heart Association:

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans. We can reduce heart disease by promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle. Getting information from credible sources can help you make smart choices that will benefit your long-term heart health.

For the first time, the American Heart Association has defined what it means to have ideal cardiovascular health, identifying seven health and behavior factors that impact health and quality of life. We know that even simple, small changes can make a big difference in living a better life. Known as “Life’s Simple 7,” these steps can help add years to your life:

1. Don’t smoke

2. Maintain a healthy weight

3 .Engage in regular physical activity

4. Eat a healthy diet

5. Manage blood pressure

6. Take charge of cholesterol

7. Keep blood sugar, or glucose, at healthy levels

Looking forward to delving into each one of the seven steps in future posts and how to implement them into our daily lives.  HealthPro is dedicated to health education – sign up for a class today!

CPR Saves Lives

We enjoyed this recently posted story about CPR from the American Heart Association and thought you'd like it too....

STORIES FROM THE HEART: Bride provides lifesaving CPR to drowning toddler at wedding reception.

A toddler who’d slipped away from his family was found at the bottom of the deep end of the swimming pool in the backyard where the nuptials were held. Once the toddler was pulled from the pool by a cousin, the groom dialed 9-1-1 and the Bride rushed to where the child had been pulled from the pool and set on the ground and took action.  His face was white, white, white,” Amber said. “People were screaming, ‘He’s dead! He’s dead!’ ”Only three days before, Amber had been retrained in CPR. She works at a cosmetic surgeon’s office in Dallas, and it’s a requirement for her job. “I knew what to do,” she said. “I didn’t have to think about anything, I knew what to do next, no hesitation.” Still in her wedding gown, Amber started CPR. “I probably did maybe just 10 good chest compressions and the water started coming up,” she said. “So I flipped him over really fast and patted him on the back to get the water out.

The first time Amber learned CPR was more than 10 years ago. She was a gymnastics coach at a summer camp, and since she sometimes took the kids swimming, she had to be trained in CPR. She estimates that she’s been certified at least three times since then. This last time – right before the wedding – Amber thought about her 5-year-old son and asked the instructor questions such as, “When do you use two fingers? When do you use one hand or two? What is best when dealing with a child?” She’s always had an interest in medicine and is intrigued by the idea of working in the trauma field. Until then, she knows it’s good to have the training to save a life.“  Especially having a child,” she said. “You never know when you might need it for your child, or someone else’s child or an adult. You just never know.”

The American Heart Association helped pioneer CPR more than 50 years ago, and continues to refine this lifesaving technique. The organization trains over 14.5 million people each year in 60-plus countries. Even without formal training, anyone can be a lifesaver by remembering the steps to “Hands-Only CPR” – call 9-1-1, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest, preferably to the beat of the classic disco song, “Stayin’ Alive” until help arrives.

Schedule a CPR class today at HealthPro  – we can teach you a skill that just may save the life of a loved one. We offer a number of courses - check them out at hpec.org.

Happy Friday - 13 Reasons to learn CPR, First Aid & AED at HealthPro

Happy Friday…here are 13 Reasons to learn CPR, First Aid and AED at HealthPro

1) CPR saves lives!

2) HealthPro offers convenient times, on-line hassle-free scheduling and courses taught by healthcare professionals

3) CPR and AED learning programs taught by our experienced and friendly HealthPro staff, help increase survival rates by training people (you) to respond quickly

4) Sadly, most people don’t survive a cardiac arrest – 4 to 6 minutes is the window of opportunity for someone to act before it’s too late, but fewer than one-third of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from someone nearby.  With the skills taught at HealthPro, you will have the tools necessary to help a victim in need

5) Choking is the #1 cause of unintentional deaths in infants – courses taught at HealthPro Education and Certification can make it possible for anyone to learn how to relieve a choking infant and perform CPR.

6) HealthPro offers same day certification cards

7) Over 200,000 people die of Sudden Cardiac Arrest every year, 50,000 of those deaths yearly could be prevented

8) 80% of Cardiac Arrests happen in the home – HealthPro courses can teach you how to save someone close to you

9) Once the heart stops beating, brain death occurs in 4 to 6 minutes. Performing CPR provides oxygen to the brain and other vital organs to give the victim the best chance of full recovery after EMS takes over. If CPR is given within the first four minutes of a cardiac arrest, the chances of survival double.

10) Only 6.4% of Cardiac Arrest Victims survive because people witnessing the incident do not know CPR

11) For Every minute that an AED is unavailable, the victim has a 10% less chance of survival

12) You will gain confidence, knowing how to react when someone is having a heart attack

13) You will be smarter – by the end of your course at HealthPro, you’ll know more than you did when you started

Please contact HealthPro to sign up for a course if you or someone you know are interested in learning the skills of CPR, First Aid or AED

I Will......Volunteer

Volunteering as an EMT, RN or other medical personnel at public events and venues is an excellent way to gain clinical experience, master patient assessment skills and treat a variety of heath conditions.  One such nonprofit group called Rock Medicine, provides medical care at various games, concerts, celebrations, fairs and other events throughout the San Francisco Bay area each year.  This highly respected group of volunteer medical professionals have a basic philosophy that healthcare is a right, not a privilege and have been providing free medical care in a nonjudgemental way for the past 40 years.  If you are looking to hone your medical skills, consider volunteering for a local event. One of our HealthPro staff members had a blast volunteering at the Temecula Mud Run in April.  In addition to treating participants for various medical aids, he got free food, an event tee shirt and had a great day.

Check out HealthPro at hpec.org today or give us a call at 951-279-6001

 

Remembering 9/11 with heavy hearts.

Be Prepared

Be Prepared

On the eve of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, it is more apparent now than ever that preparedness for unexpected disasters is a responsibility that falls on every citizen’s shoulders.  Each year, the American Red Cross immediately responds to about 70,000 natural and man-made disasters in the U.S., ranging from fires to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and explosions. According to Mary Casey-Lockyer, RN, BSN, MHS, CCRN, disaster health services manager to the American Red Cross, “one of the most important things nurses {or anyone for that matter} can do to prepare for any kind of [no notice event] is to get first-aid training.”  We all need to be personally prepared to know how to help when disaster strikes.  Our seasoned, professional staff at HealthPro invite you to come in and prepare yourself to save the life of a friend, neighbor and perhaps a loved one by learning First Aid.

In addition to being an Authorized Training Center, HealthPro is the place to go for :

AHA Instructor Courses * BLS – Healthcare Provider CPR *ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support *PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support * NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program * ECG & Pharmacology * Basic Arrhythmia * Intro to 12 Lead ECG * Heartsaver CPR / AED * Heartsaver First Aid * PHTLS – Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support * IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal * IV Refresher * ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy

Instructor, Provider & Renewal Courses, Combo Course Options, Online Education, and EMS & Nursing CEU’s offered!

Happy Monday the 9th!

Happy Monday!

While some HealthPro staff members are attending the EMS World Expo in partnership with NAEMT conference  in Las Vegas this week,  others are in the office teaching a PALS  renewal and PALS renewal /BLS combo onTuesday, a BLS and BLS renewal and BLS/First Aid combo on Wednesday and an ACLS Provider and ACLS Provider/BLS combo course on Friday.  There is still time to sign up…call or register online to attend one or more of these courses this Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.  

In addition to being an Authorized Training Center, HealthPro is the place to go for :

AHA Instructor Courses * BLS – Healthcare Provider CPR *ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support *PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support * NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program * ECG & Pharmacology * Basic Arrhythmia * Intro to 12 Lead ECG * Heartsaver CPR / AED * Heartsaver First Aid * PHTLS – Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support * IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal * IV Refresher * ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy

Instructor, Provider & Renewal Courses, Combo Course Options, Online Education, and EMS & Nursing CEU’s offered!

What Happens in Vegas…..Stays in Vegas ….Comes Home With Healthpro

Some of the  teaching staff at Heathpro Education and Certification are packing up and heading out to the Las Vegas Convention Center to attend the 25^th annual EMS World Expo in partnership with NAEMT and the  World Trauma Symposium.

We’ve been looking forward to this conference for quite some time and have jam packed schedules Sunday through Thursday with workshops,  symposiums, lunch and learns, and certification courses. 

We’ll be returning with valuable information we can’t wait to share with you…..and hopefully a few dollars richer.  Have a great weekend from the staff at Health Pro!

 

 

 

 

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