Exercise During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is no time to start running marathons if you’ve never done it before. But there are plenty of things you can do to stay in shape during your pregnancy, even if you’re not already a world-class athlete.
Before starting any exercise program, talk to your midwife or physician to make sure it’s safe for you to begin. (more…)
January 27th, 2012 - Posted in Women's Health | | Comments Off
Getting the Word Out
The traditional way to get your newsletter to your members is through the mail, and this option can still be the best. There are, however, less costly ways to send out a newsletter. (more…)
January 24th, 2012 - Posted in Communication | | Comments Off
Are you Part of a Caring Staff
Instructors play a significant role in client retention and how members view the aerobics program. When new students walk into the room, are they greeted warmly? Do you briefly go over with them what to expect from the class and discuss safety precautions? (more…)
January 16th, 2012 - Posted in Fitness | | Comments Off
The Weekly News In Review
Despite its failure to attract any contestants at all, a government-backed Argentinian television network is going ahead with its proposed new game show: “Who Wants To Be President?”
“We believe we have a unique concept here,” a spokesman claimed. “Instead of the winner taking all, the loser will be forced to become president.”
January 13th, 2012 - Posted in Communication | | Comments Off
Staff Gratuities
In November of 1995, Pierpoint decided to give its members a chance to show its holiday gratitude to the staff. A letter was sent to all members informing them of the creation of an “Employee Holiday Fund.” The members were invited to contribute to the fund, if they wished. (more…)
January 9th, 2012 - Posted in Communication | | Comments Off
GhandiaTed Explosion, Part 2
Reader’s comment: “There are two sides, and although each has responsibility Ted did what was decent and necessary for the energy flow to be restored. Ghandia is stuck in a time warp and must learn to forgive herself and others.”
Given the fact that the cameras were on them all night, I wonder why they didn’t show anything Ghandia mentioned. Is it because Ted really did not nibble her shoulder and rub her hair? Maybe. Then again, recall Clarence and the bean incident. They could’ve showed this as well, but instead they chose to let everyone speculate just as they may be doing now. (more…)
December 29th, 2011 - Posted in Health Care | | Comments Off
GhandiaTed Explosion, Part 1
Ghandia went nutso. One of her issues with Ted was that he was going to act like nothing happened. From what I understand about rape victims, not being believed or actually being blamed is far too common, unfortunately. It’s an immense source of pain and it’s easy to see why Ghandia freaked when she heard that Ted denied it. (more…)
December 21st, 2011 - Posted in Health Care | | Comments Off
The Margins of Classical Homoeopathy, Part 2
A week later she rang to say there was no change so I posted a further dropper bottle of the same combination remedy with instructions to again take two drops per day. I did not hear from her for over a month, but then she called at my practise, without appointment, and waited to see me between patients. She just wanted to show me her clear complexion of which she was justly proud. The cure was complete. At last it was a complete cure, as far as the patient was concerned. She was clear of a disfiguring skin problem and that was why she had come to me. (more…)
December 12th, 2011 - Posted in Medicines | | Comments Off
The FDA Is Doing Its Job. Part 2
In 1999, two similar agents for diabetes treatment were approved and marketed — SmithKline Beecham’s Avandia, and Lilly’s Actos. Thus far, the liver toxicity that led to 63 deaths among those on Rezulin has not been seen with these drugs.
December 9th, 2011 - Posted in Health Care | | Comments Off
The FDA Is Doing Its Job. Part 1
The recent withdrawal of Warner-Lambert’s diabetes drug Rezulin has provoked the predictable outcry from consumer groups: Food and Drug Administration laxity and haste permits unsafe drugs into the marketplace.
December 9th, 2011 - Posted in Health Care | | Comments Off
