lisa andersen(surf stylist + 4 time surfing champion) recounts her serious injury at the end of her title search.
Archive for October, 2009
lisa andersen interview (preview)
why am i here?
in the search for meaning and understanding there is no greater challenge for anyone than to spend a lifetime trying to answer the question:
why am I here?
Carl Sagan, Professor, Leader in Science and Human Exploration & Pulitzer Prize winning author, spent his life deciphering this question and connecting us to the Cosmos in ways previously unimagined and unexplored. His creativity, his unending scientific curiosity and ability to inspire others has effected millions worldwide.
Recently, iTunes has release his beautiful series Cosmos. I am watching it again for the first time in many years. It brings tears to my eyes. The music of Vangelis is timeless and haunting. It’s amazing to think that this series is over 25+ years old. I cannot wait to watch it with my daughter.
He reminds me of the awesome potential we have as a species that is often left unrealized.
I credit Carl Sagan for my keen interest in Science, my belief and connection to the natural world and Cosmos, and most pertinently, my obsessive desire to help others discover their potential.
h1n1 / swine flu key facts and recommendations
H1N1 / Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu Facts and Vaccination Recommendations
For those of you who could not make it to the free talk on H1N1 last night at the everyday athlete’s home studio, I thought it might be helpful to summarize the talk and provide some of the medical details. The talk was given by:
Jordan Glaser, MD,
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Head of Infectious Diseases at Staten Island Hospital
Briefly:
H1N1 has been a relatively mild flu as flu go. It has behaved differently from the seasonal flu in the respect that it seems to infect young people more than the elderly. Compare to other seasonal flu virus it has not been as virulent. However, there are specific types of people who are at high risk of complications specifically: pneumonia
Here are some of the details:
The following people are at high risk and should get the H1N1 vaccine.
- Chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, hematological, or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus)
- Immunosuppression (HIV/AIDS)
- Compromised respiratory function, including conditions which increase the risk for aspiration.
- Chronic Aspirin Use (common in for many males over the age of 50, some females)
- Pregnancy: This is due to the fact that pregnant women share some of the same characteristics immunological deficits present in people with HIV/AIDS Technical notes: both neuraminidase inhibitors and adamantanes are Pregnancy Category C medications).
To reiterate the recommendation is that anybody in the above a category should actively pursue getting vaccinated for both H1N1 and Seasonal Flu.
Prevention:
- Hand hygiene
- covering coughs
- stay at home when ill
- Other considerations : High risk individuals who have no need to travel via air should avoid travel until vaccinated or take above precautions specifically hand washing.
- Appropriate use of Pneumovax. (pneumoncoccal Vaccination see: cdc website: CDC Vaccination Website
This would be as a preventive measure to avoid infection if individual was high risk.
Technical data:
Seasonal human:
H1N1,H1N2,H3N2
Orthomyxovirus
Each year: Contracted by
5-20% of U.S. population,
200000 hospitalized, 36000
deaths
H1N1 swine
Orthomyxovirus
Since 4/09: 1 U.S. million
cases, 1000 deaths, including
76 children, often from
complicating bacterial infection
In 1918: Killed 50-100 million worldwide
Vaccine type Dead, killed* Dead, killed*
recommendation is to not use “live virus” spray.
H1N1,H1N2,H3N2
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Extremely low risk except:
1976, 1992/3^, 1993/4^
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H1N1 swine
Extremely low risk except:
1976, 1992/3^, 1993/4^
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H1N1,H1N2,H3N2
Vaccine Indications
Over 65 years old
HCWs
Nursing Homes
Over 6 months &
immunocompromised
Household members of groups
at risk
H1N1 swine
Pregnancy
HCWs
Over 6 months old
Immunocompromised
Rx Target Groups (Seasonal and H1N1)
DM
COPD
Heart Disease
HIV
Transplants,
Renal Dysfunction
Long term
Aspirin Use
H1N1,H1N2,H3N2 Rx (used 48 hours after exposure/infection)
Amantadine,
Rimatidine,
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) 75mg
PO q12h or zanamivir
(Relenza)
H1N1 swine Rx (used 48 hours after exposure/infection)
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) 75mg
PO q12h or zanamivir
(Relenza)
Other data points and notes
Endemic in pigs & humans: H1N2, H3N2
- Manufacturing of Vaccine: Virus grown in hen’s eggs, purify it, treat it with chemical that inactivates it. No adjuvant added (substance that enhances immune response). Since the 1930’s an
ethyl based mercury preservative (thimerosal) has been used in multi-dose vials to prevent bacterial & fungal contamination. Infants can safely receive 8x the amount
used. ^ ~1 case per one million doses
- Hand hygiene, covering coughs & stay at home when ill. Appropriate use of Pneumovax.
- Smart use of antivirals to prevent emergence of resistance. Antivirals most effective when started within 48 hours of symptom onset.
TYPE B INFLUENZA in humans & seals
TYPE C is rare
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I hope that this information will help each of you make more informed decisions.
If you have any further questions, or comments, don’t hesitate to contact me.
most nutritious cruciferous vegetables
Most Nutritious Cruciferous Vegetables (list)
To help you get up close and personal with some of the most important plant based foods for good health, I’ve created a list of the most common cruciferous veggies with the wikipedia.org hyperlinks embedded. My intention in giving you these links is so when you are mobile you can refer to them and perhaps get some ideas on cooking while out shopping. Bold indicates high nutritional value + anti-aging properties. Enjoy.
cruciferous vegetables
common name – genus – specific – epithet
Cultivar Group
horseradish horseradish Armoracia rusticana
land cress land cress Barbarea verna
ethiopian mustard ethiopian mustard Brassica carinata
kale kale Brassica oleracea
Acephala Group
collard greens collard greens Brassica oleracea
Acephala Group
Chinese broccoli (kai-lan) Chinese broccoli (kai-lan) Brassica oleracea
Alboglabra Group
cabbagecabbage Brassica oleracea
Capitata Group
brussels sprout brussels sprout Brassica oleracea
Gemmifera Group
kohlrabi kohlrabi Brassica oleracea
Gongylodes Group
broccoli broccoli Brassica oleracea
Italica Group
broccoflower broccoflower Brassica oleracea
Italica Group × Botrytis Group
broccoli romanesco broccoli romanesco Brassica oleracea
Botrytis Group / Italica Group
cauliflowercauliflower Brassica oleracea
Botrytis Group
wild broccoli
Oleracea Group
bok choy bok choy Brassica rapa chinensis
komatsuna komatsuna Brassica rapa pervidis or komatsuna
mizuna mizuna Brassica rapa nipposinica
Rapini (broccoli rabe) Rapini (broccoli rabe) Brassica rapa parachinensis
flowering cabbage flowering cabbage Brassica rapa parachinensis
chinese cabbage chinese cabbage,
napa cabbage napa cabbage Brassica rapa pekinensis
turnip root; greens turnip root; greens Brassica rapa rapifera
rutabaga rutabaga Brassica napus napobrassica
siberian kale siberian kale Brassica napus pabularia
canola/rapeseed canola/rapeseed Brassica rapa/napus oleifera
wrapped heart mustard cabbage wrapped heart mustard cabbage Brassica juncea rugosa
mustard seeds, brown; greens mustard seeds, brown; greens Brassica juncea
mustard seeds, white mustard seeds, white Brassica (or Sinapis) hirta
mustard seeds, black mustard seeds, black Brassica nigra
tatsoi tatsoi Brassica rosularis
rocket (arugula) rocket (arugula) Eruca vesicaria
garden cress garden cress Lepidium sativum
watercress watercress Nasturtium officinale
radish radish Raphanus sativus
daikon daikon Raphanus sativus longipinnatus
wasabi wasabi Wasabia japonica
cookie diets vs how to eat well and stay fit
I’ve been thinking a lot about everyone’s obsession with eating. or rather not eating. diets. recently the most popular new diets making millionaires out of some Doctors (Dr.’s of what?: ripping people off) are the “Cookie Diets” You heard me.
You eat cookies.
the gist of the diet is really quite simple: Eat very small cookies. + one meal = lose lots of weight. hmm..
sounds really healthy to me. the diets are usually less than 1000 calories a day so forget about moving while on this diet as you will end up in the ER with some serious issues. Now they will tell you that these cookies are “superman’s cookies” filled with all sorts of goodness. this actually appeals to me. I’m pressed for time too. wow a simple solution. I don’t think so. did anyone say renal failure. or perhaps after a few weeks on this diet you’ll lose almost all the strength and desire to train. I’ve learned enough to know that if it sounds too good to be true than it is. besides do you want to eat cookies and one meal forever? so, when you have to come off the diet will you have learned any great new recipes or ways to keep the pounds off. not really.
I have a much better idea: simply stop eating. yup. hey if you’re considering the “cookie diet” then why not just forget about food altogether. drink water. lock yourself inside and keep 911 on the speed dial.
Ok. back to reality.
my real advice is this.
if you’re looking to lose body fat and increase your ability to have fun, and reduce stress: then there is a fun, albeit more complex and demanding way to do it. and hey you just might learn something. fancy that.
Move – Play More
6 times a week:
-3 times doing variable intensity strength training for 1 hour or more if you can handle it.
- Playing with your favorite people. Try a new dance class, run around, skateboard, learn how to swim, explore.
Eat less – Eat ONLY High Quality Calories – Eat more frequently
When you do eat make good choices:
- Lean protein: Ideally: Wild caught Salmon, Organic Turkey, Chicken, lean, very lean organic red meats.
- Complex Carbohydrates: Leafy Green Veggies (read) Cruciferous vegetables, dense, dark richly colored fruits and berries.
- Good Fats: In moderation: Olive Oil, fats from fish
stay away from: (you got it) Ice cream, cheese, sweets, simple sugars of every kind, processing goods even organic ones.
(footnote: if you train at high intensities, you will need sugar, badly. pay attention to your carbohydrate intake as you will burn out faster than a votive candle if you’re not careful.)
- And keep a simple log of what you eat and when. Notice the times of the day when eating is a problem: cookies, etc.
- Reduce Stress – Sleep More
This is the area that most people overlook the most. Don’t. It makes a big difference. Breathe.
I hope none of you are on the cookie thing. except real ones before you go climbing for 3 hours.
reckoning
sometimes it’s an event or series of events that shape our lives. for me, it was an illness that changed the course of my life forever. here’s an excerpt from a video interview about this story.
optimal experience defined
optimal experience defined
surfing in nyc
t. king ruling
rarely does mother nature cooperate with our plans but when she does all those years of hard work, discipline and training pay off big time. t. king ruling western bc, canada.
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