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A Healthier Easter Basket

FitSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0700

You've seen the Easter Candy breakdown. You cast your vote for your favorite Easter Candy over on YumSugar...and now you're thinking maybe I should make a healthy Easter Basket. Well you know I am going to second that option. I am going to go so far as to give you some suggestions.

Carrots - The Easter Bunny likes to share
Fresh fruit
Homemade cookies that are filled with healthy ingredients like oats, raisins, dried cranberries, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips

Bars of Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate covered peanuts, pretzels, or raisins
Mini banana bread muffins
An exercise DVD
A scented candle
Hand soap shaped like bird's eggs (my girls love these)
A jar of all fruit jam
Granola bars
A potted plant
Small picture frames
Herbal teas and a mug
A CD of relaxing music
Silly Putty - it comes in its own egg
For kids: a coloring book, colored pencils, puzzles, small toys, stuffed bunnies, stickers, play-doh, magnets, disposable cameras, packets of seeds and gardening tools, plastic eggs filled with coins, beads, and books about Easter.

Fit's Tips: I don't believe in denying yourself anything, especially during special family and holiday times. Make sure you do enjoy yourself (and the treats), and try the things you love, just don't go overboard and eat the ENTIRE 12 inch chocolate bunny in one sitting.

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Easter Candy Breakdown

FitSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:30:00 -0700

I saw Peter Cotton Tail, hopping up the numbers on my bathroom scale. Hippity, Hoppity Easter's on its way...

Easter, for most people, is celebrated with candy yummies but before you push your 10-year-old niece out of the way to get the last hidden chocolate egg, you may want to consider this Easter Candy Breakdown:

Candy	Calories	Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Sugar
Peeps (4)	130	0	33	29
Cadbury Creme Egg (1)	150	5	25	22
Cadbury Chocolate Eggs (12)	190	8	28	26
Dove Solid Choc. Bunny (1)	230	13	25	24
Snickers Cream Sports Egg (1)	140	6	18	16
Reese's Peanut Butter Egg (1)	180	10	18	16
Brachs Choc. Covered Marshmallow Egg (1)	43	1.3	7.8	6
Jelly Belly Assorted Jelly Beans (35)	140	0	37	28

Please take all this information into consideration when you vote on YumSugar's poll on your favorite Easter Candy.

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Get Physical: Leaf Peep While You Hike

FitSugar — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:30:00 -0700

Hiking is a great way to get some exercise with your honey, all while enjoying the gorgeous views of autumn leaves. It's a great form of exercise since you're working your muscles and breathing heavy. Plus, if the trail is steep, you get to use your arms as well, so it works your upper body too.

If you don't live in an area that gets brilliant foliage, then you and your honey should try to go leaf peeping -photographing and viewing the fall foliage- somewhere else. Check out this list of the Top 100 Trails in North America. The list shows trails in just about every state, which means you're sure to find one near you (or near where you'll be visiting).

Be sure to pack extra layers since it can get chilly and windy towards the summit. Wear hiking boots that protect your ankles, and have sturdy soles since the ground can get really slippery in the fall. Of course don't forget snacks, water, and a camera too, since the views are spectacular once you reach the top.

Fit's Tips: Does trekking it back downhill hurt your knees? Check out these great tips for protecting your knees while hiking downhill.

Pop Quiz: From Jessica Biel to Peeps

FitSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:15:00 -0700

Hooray for this week's warmer weather and posts about Spring and exercising outdoors. Take this short quiz to see if you've caught all the important info on FitSugar.

If you feel like you need a little review, all the answers can be found in this week's posts. Good luck!

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Easter Candy Breakdown

FitSugar — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Easter is this weekend and for many of you, it's a time of baskets filled with Cadbury Creme Eggs, marshmallow Peeps, and fruity jellybeans. This holiday is perfect for people with a super sweet tooth, but before you devour an entire chocolate bunny, check out the nutritional info for your favorite treats.

To see the breakdown read more.

Candy	Calories	Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Sugar
4 Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies	130	0	33	29
1 Peeps Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg	420	24	54	52
5 Mars Mini Chocolate Eggs	179	10	20.4	17.6
1 Cadbury Solid Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny	890	48.6	101.2	97.1
1 Cadbury Creme Egg	150	5	25	22
12 Cadbury Chocolate Eggs	190	8	28	26
1 Dove Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny	230	13	25	24
1 Nestle's Crunch Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny	692	36.2	95.6	79.1
1 Snickers Cream Sports Egg	140	6	18	16
1 Reese's Peanut Butter Egg	180	10	18	16
1 Reese's Reester Bunny	798	42	88.2	75.6
1 Brachs Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Egg	43	1.3	7.8	6
5 Brachs Malted Easter Eggs	180	5	31	27
35 Jelly Belly Assorted Jellybeans	140	0	37	28

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:47:18 -0700

Illustrations

Lungs

Respiratory system

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Definition

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood.

Alternative Names

Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema; Increased-permeability pulmonary edema; Stiff lung; Shock lung; ARDS; Acute lung injury

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

ARDS can be caused by any major swelling (inflammation) or injury to the lung. Some common causes include:

Breathing vomit into the lungs (aspiration)
Inhaling chemicals
Pneumonia
Septic shock
Trauma

ARDS leads to a buildup of fluid in the air sacs. This fluid prevents enough oxygen from passing into the bloodstream.

The fluid buildup also makes the lungs heavy and stiff, and decreases the lungs' ability to expand. The level of oxygen in the blood can stay dangerously low, even if the person receives oxygen from a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) through a breathing tube (endotracheal tube).

ARDS often occurs along with the failure of other organ systems, such as the liver or the kidneys. Cigarette smoking and heavy alcohol use may be risk factors.

Symptoms

Labored, rapid breathing
Low blood pressure and organ failure
Shortness of breath

Symptoms usually develop within 24 to 48 hours of the original injury or illness. Often, people with ARDS are so sick they are unable to complain of symptoms.

Signs and tests

Listening to the chest with a stethoscope (auscultation) reveals abnormal breath sounds, such as crackles that suggest fluid in the lungs. Often the blood pressure is low. Cyanosis (blue skin, lips, and nails caused by lack of oxygen to the tissues) is often seen.

Tests used to diagnose ARDS include:

Arterial blood gas
Bronchoscopy
CBC and blood chemistries
Chest x-ray
Sputum cultures and analysis
Tests for possible infections

Occasionally an echocardiogram or Swan-Ganz catheterization may need to be done to rule out congestive heart failure, which can look similar to ARDS on a chest x-ray.

Treatment

Typically persons with ARDS need to be in an intensive care unit (ICU).

The goal of treatment is to provide breathing support and treat the underlying cause of ARDS. This may involve medications to treat infections, reduce inflammation, and remove fluid from the lungs.

A breathing machine is used to deliver high doses of oxygen and a continuous level of pressure called PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) to the damaged lungs. Patients often need to be deeply sedated with medications when using this equipment.

Treatment continues until you are well enough to breathe on your own.

Support Groups

Many family members of people with ARDS are under extreme stress. Often they can relieve this stress by joining support groups where members share common experiences and problems.

Expectations (prognosis)

About a third of people with ARDS die from the disease. Survivors usually get back normal lung function, but many people have permanent, usually mild, lung damage.

Many people who survive ARDS have memory loss or other problems with thinking after they recover. This is due to brain damage that occurred when the lungs weren't working properly and the brain wasn't getting enough oxygen.

Complications

Lung damage (such as pneumothorax) due to use of high settings on the breathing machine needed to treat the disease
Multiple organ system failure
Pulmonary fibrosis
Ventilator-associated pneumonia

Calling your health care provider

Usually, ARDS occurs during another illness, for which the patient is already in the hospital. Occasionally, a healthy person may develop severe pneumonia that gets worse and becomes ARDS. If you have trouble breathing, call your local emergency number (such as 911) or go to the emergency room.

References

Goldman L, Ausiello D. Goldman: Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2007.

Review Date: 1/18/2008

Reviewed By: Andrew Schriber, MD, FCCP, Specialist in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly, New Jersey. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Get Your Butt in Gear: So Low Cropped Pants

FitSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:30:00 -0700

I love wearing cropped pants to workout. Sometimes I get too hot in long pants and I don't like the gratuitous peep show shorts often offer. So I am always on the market for good cropped pants.

These So Low Cropped Pants ($62.00) are cute enough to wear in and out of the gym. The fold over waistband lets you make them as low or high as you want and the flared leg is flattering for most body types. They come in black, heather, charcoal and navy. I'll be investing in the charcoal and black. Buy them from Shopbop.com.

I can't help but think of the song How low can you go? How low can you go?

Fit For August: Must Haves

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:30:00 -0700

The month of August is just plain hot. There is no way around it, but there are plenty of ways to stay cool. Here are a variety of things to help you enjoy your final days of summer in style without getting all heated up.

Staying hydrated is key in this humid month. Since water is sometimes not enough for that task, this Swigz Dual Chamber Water Bottle by Golds Gym is a great hydrating option. Put water in half and your favorite sports drink in the other and you are good to go.

For the beach I have just found these super cute hipster bottoms and tank top from Girls4Sport. Not only are theses shorts hip, they also have a drawstring so you won't end up performing a surprise peep show when body surfing. The tank has a built in shelf bra for modest support and modesty and no straps to fall down and interfere with your water activities.

SWIGZ DUAL WATER BOTTLE	Sports Tank Rashguard
Hipster Bottom	United States Masters Swimming
::: airforce: Nutrisoda	fitflop walkstar - bliss

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Masters Swimming program is for everyone - new swimmers and tri-athletes alike. You can master your strokes and workout with a coach at a public pool near you. How cool is that? Cardio workouts in a pool are the best way to exercise when the heat prevents you from other forms of working out. The pool will keep you cool.

If you want to drink something refreshing, chock full of antioxidants and slightly carbonated try airforce: Nutrisodas. They come in a variety of flavors with a variety of functions. My favorite flavor is Radiant - with pomegranate and blackberry. Designed with nutrients to support your skin (just in case you stay in the sun too long).

Want to keep your toes cool and tone your legs all at the same time? Then check out these FitFlops. The demand was so high that many stores sold out in mere days in June when this multi-tasking shoe made its debut, but you can pre-order them on in the Bliss website.

Get Your Butt in Gear: Marika Roll Down Short

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Summer is the time to show off those legs that you've been working so hard at achieving. Even if you're not at your goal just yet, a cute pair of workout shorts never did anyone any harm.

I am loving these Roll Down Shorts ($32.00) from Marika. They are tight so they won't be bunching up while running or giving peep shows during crunches. The fabric wicks so you'll be staying dry while running, doing yoga or just lounging around the house. I love that they roll down at the waist because this means you get to pick how low you want them to sit. Buy them directly from Marika.com.