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 HealthAustralian 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 PractitionersAs 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.
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/phd-physical-choose-health
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pcd-programs-epc-chronicdisease
> Suggestions for your walking plan and another way to address > hypertension.
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> http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/p_active/tips.htm
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> See you out there!
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> 4ourm Health
Some clever ways to get more out of your exercise time.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Ten-Benefits-of-Interval-Training&id=1433859
Best,
Jerome
Check this link http://www.healthyweightweek.com.au/index.asp?PageID=2145857857
for some movement strategies.
J Waddell
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/
For those interested in some health fact and fiction!
All the best.
Jerome
An interesting blog that provides further Motivation!
http://www.thefitshack.com/2007/03/19/daily-motivation-feedback-inspires/
Never stop.
Jerome and 4ourm
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