Health Promotion

The following article, though reflecting on the U.S health system, could just have easily been written about the Australian system.

 http://www.wellsphere.com/healthcare-industry-policy-article/america-has-a-sick-care-not-a-health-care-system/740843

 However, as outlined in the Preventive Health Taskforce recommendations (previous post), there might be opportunities for health model change. Though, it's very easy to just talk .....

 Stay well,

 Jerome

 Jeronimo Health
Perth. West Australia

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Preventive health

Australian government's preventive health taskforce submission was released today. Long but good read!

 http://www.preventativehealth.org.au/internet/preventativehealth/publishing.nsf/Content/nphs-roadmap/$File/nphs-roadmap-2.pdf

 Make comment and then act.

 Best,

 Jerome

 Jeronimo Health Practitioners
Perth W.A

 J Waddell

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remain healthy

As an exercise physiologist and chronic disease prevention advocate, it’s reassuring to have some government validation and support, via Australia’s Medicare, for physical activity programs and related initiatives.

There might be something here for you.

Check it out and then engage with your G.P about how you might find an exercise physiologist!

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines#reasons

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-physical-choose-health

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pcd-programs-epc-chronicdisease

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Lowering blood pressure with a walk

> Suggestions for your walking plan and another way to address > hypertension.
>
> http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/p_active/tips.htm
>
> See you out there!
>
> Jerome
>
> 4ourm Health

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Interval training benefits

Some clever ways to get more out of your exercise time.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Ten-Benefits-of-Interval-Training&id=1433859
Best,
Jerome

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Move

Check this link http://www.healthyweightweek.com.au/index.asp?PageID=2145857857
for some movement strategies.
 
 
 
J Waddell

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Helpful ideas

Healthy mind may also healthy body.
The following link I picked up from Guy Kawasaki. Thought it might provide some inspiration, especially for those with little resource. Interesting stuff indeed.
J
http://blogs.openforum.com/2009/05/26/how-to-make-your-place-in-the-world/

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