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Olives

Olives have been used by humans for food since the early Bronze Age or for at least 5000 to 6000 years. The olive is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae (related to lilacs) and is naturally found in much of Africa, the Mediterranean Basin and southern Asia as far east as China. The olive tree's fruit, also called the olive, is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil. The fruit is actually a small drupe (featuring an interior stone or pit) that may be as small as a ¼ inch to an inch to as large as an inch long. Olives are harvested in the green to purple stage. There are hundreds of cultivars of the olive which determine their color, size, shape, as well as the qualities of olive oil. Olives may be used primarily for oil, eating, or both. Olives cultivated for consumption are generally referred to as table olives.

Sending Your Diabetic Child to School

If you have a school aged child with diabetes you get to add an extra challenge to your list of things to do: preparing to send your diabetic child to school. You aren’t alone. More than 176,000 children and adolescents have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In addition to having diabetes, they also have one other thing in common: most spend the bulk of their day in school, away from the protection and care of their parents or adult caregiver. As you know, most children with diabetes take medication to control it. These medications, especially insulin, must be carefully balanced with food and exercise to achieve good glucose control each day. Health and safety are at risk when these are not balanced. Diabetes management in children and adolescents requires complex daily management skills which can challenge parents and cause them to worry. This can be even more pronounced when their children are in the care of school personnel who may or may not understand diabetes and its management to ensure the safety and well being of students who have diabetes. It’s going to add an extra layer and complication to your life, but the peace of mind should be worth the effort.

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July 2, 2017

31 Days of Tips to Get Moving

June 29, 2017

This exercise has a few hidden challenges, not that the exercise, itself, isn’t challenging enough. What I’m talking about is the importance of maintaining an erect position and being strong and well planted on your standing base. There’s a tendency to adjust your posture to compensate for the strain of holding out your extended arm. … Continue reading →

June 22, 2017

This exercise is considered an “isometric exercise”, meaning you’re using your body to move an unmovable object. Here, you’re creating this unmovable object by stepping on your belt; you are the unmovable object. The idea of this exercise is that you create your own level of the intensity you want to “pull” against and can… Continue reading →

June 15, 2017

This particular exercise involves your entire body. In order to properly perform it you must pay attention to all the mechanics of it. Focus your mind on what you’re about to do, and do that focus in detail – each movement is important. And, of course, remember to breathe correctly (Diaphragmatic Breathing). As always, check… Continue reading →

June 8, 2017

This exercise will test your strength, your balance, your coordination and your focus because of the many body parts that necessarily come into play at the same time. Then, add diaphragmatic breathing to the mix – there’s a lot going on, here. As always, and before beginning any exercise program, check with your medical team… Continue reading →

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