More information about physical therapy:
Northeastern University:
Introduction to wellness references:
Nutrition- helpful sites:
www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/NFLPM/ucm274593.htm#twoparts
Cholesterol References
Dash Diet http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/fat/index.html
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hbc/
Mayo Clinic www.mayoclinic.com/health/reduce-cholesterol/CL00012
TLC Program http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/chol_tlc.pdf
Helpful Blood pressure related links
High Potassium Foods: http://www.drugs.com/cg/potassium-content-of-foods-list.html
Exercise to reduce blood pressure: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/HI00024
Smoking and blood pressure: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/kicking-habit
Stress reduction and blood pressure: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/hypertension-easing-stress
Blood pressure medications: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/treat/bpd_type.htm
BMI references:
NHI:http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
CDC:http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html
BMI apps. http://apps.who.int/bmi/index.jsp?introPage=intro_3.html
MayoClinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=complications
Web MD:http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/obesity-health-risks
Health.gov.handout:http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf
Exercise guidelines:http://www.acsm.org/about-acsm/media-room/acsm-in-the-news/2011/08/01/acsm-aha-support-federal-physical-activity-guidelines
Sugar intake:http://www.fitsugar.com/Healthy-Eating-Tip-Limit-Your-Added-Sugar-Intake-40-Grams-3035229
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