Fitness and Freebies Blog

Fitness and Freebies Blog

Seeing Mice Around Your Home?

Mice can’t stand the smell of fresh peppermint. Plant it around the outside of the house to keep them away. Oil of Peppermint placed on a piece of cloth and placed in their favorite location will also work.

September 5th, 2007 Posted by fitnfree | Food Facts | no comments

Extra Pounds Increase Cancer Risk

People who are overweight seem to be at higher risk of cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, uterus, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.   This information actually came out in 2002; now there is more…

“I would add gallbladder, liver, pancreas, and advanced prostate cancers to the list,” says Eugenia Calle, an expert on cancer and obesity at the American Cancer Society.

According to the statistics, extra pounds account for an estimated 20 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States and the percentage is growing because Americans are growing.

 Personally I’m skeptical about all of this … all these studies, be it for the food we eat, if we use tobacco or not, if we eat enough fruit or vegetables, etc., make me stop and wonder what other factors may have been involved in the deaths that were blamed on excess poundage? Everyone’s life involves so many factors. Everyone has a different past, has been or purposely exposed their body to things others may have not …

I guess I’m just saying let’s listen, but lets’ be smart regarding our assessment to the truth of this kind of information. ;)  

Enjoy Labor Day!

September 3rd, 2007 Posted by fitnfree | To Your Health! | one comment

Prevent Stress Fractures

To prevent stress fractures! — do complete warm-ups and cool downs. To prevent shin-splints: Wear well-cushioned shoes with arch supports. If possible, exercise on wood, grass, or another soft surface.

September 3rd, 2007 Posted by fitnfree | Fit Facts | no comments