PM HEALTH: DID YOU KNOW: BEEF

Now of days, it seems almost everyone substitutes beef with turkey, chicken, or fish. Many people on a daily basis try to avoid eating red meat due to the high percentage of saturated fat that beef contains, but did you know that the same saturated fat can reduce the risk of heart-disease?

Half of the saturated fat in beef is made up of oleic acid or monounsaturated fat. The same healthy fat that is used in olive oil, which is commonly used in most kitchens. Also, beef lower the risk of heart disease by lowering your lowering LDL cholesterol, which builds up in the inner walls of the arteries, and raises your HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels which protect your heart. Let's not also forget that beef is a high source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. So unless your a wack MC, beef is not all bad. Stop denying your body the good nutrients it needs and grill up a steak.

PM HEALTH: WORLD AIDS DAY

PM takes the issue of AIDS very seriously and so should you. If you haven't been tested, what are you waiting for. Get tested today, ignorance is not bliss.

PM HEALTH: SWINE FLU'S DARK SECRET

By now all of us are familiar with H1N1 or its more popular name Swine Flu, but what many of us don't know and many publications have not reported is that Swine flu has a dark secret.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) is ripping through Blacks and Hispanic communities throughout the country. In Chicago, 1,500 confirmed Swine Flu cases between April and July have found Blacks and Hispanics more likely to be hospitalized by the disease. In Boston, were Blacks make up 25 percent of the city’s population and Hispanics make up 14 percent, together, account for 70 percent of the cities Swine Flu cases according to Boston's Public Health Commission. Since Sept. 1 90 percent of the 292 swine flu related deaths were here in the U.S., and the numbers seem to be increasing as weeks pass. What's shocking are the numbers, but what's really an eye opener is, many publications are not acknowledging this issue in our communities. Doctors and scientist have speculated what is causing the rapid outbreak; inadequate living conditions, asthma, obesity, even fear of the flu vaccine, but nothing has been set in stone. Just be aware that H1N1 (Swine Flu) is very serious, and if you feel like you’re coming down with the flu, go get checked out by a doctor not your mother or aunt, because Tussin can't cure it.

PM HEALTH: DID YOU KNOW: SPROUTED WHEAT

From cereal to breads everyone is looking for the highest source of whole grain wheat. While any product containing wheat may be a healthy choice did you know that sprouted wheat is the healthiest way to get whole grains.

Sprouted wheat contains more vitamin A, B, C, AND E than "enriched" wheat products. This is due to the germination (Sprouting) which increases the amounts of vitamins found in the grains and reduces the amount of calories and carbs. Also sprouted wheat is high in fiber and preservative free and can also be found in a variety of foods such as bagels, tortillas, English muffins, and pasta. You can replace any enriched grain product with sprouted wheat version and maintain a healthier diet.

PM HEALTH: TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING

Two weeks ago I was introduce to TRX suspension training by certified TRX trainer Kimberly Linton of Livin the fit life, and I'm not going to lie it kick my ass. Since I am a custom to weight training I looked at the TRX videos and said to myself I can do that with no problem. 15 minutes into the work-out with Kimberly I soon realized it is not as easy as it looks. What is TRX you ask? Besides being the most intense workout I've ever had, it's suspension training using your body weight with a variety of work-out position. Founded by former Navy Seal Randy Hetrick TRX suspension is the most innovative work-out I've ever seen, the convenience of the straps allows you to work-out anywhere at anytime so you don't have to worry about traveling to the gym. So if you want a real work-out not that Bow-Flexx stuff, I mean a real work-out try TRX, you will not be disappointed. Check out the video below so you can get a sample of what TRX suspension is all about, and for more info visit www.fitnessanywhere.com.

PM HEALTH: 5 TIPS TO STAY COOL AND HYDRATED THIS SUMMER

Now that summer is officially here, the days ahead will become hotter and hotter. You'll see a lot of TV ads persuading you to drink this and that to quench your thirst or cool you down, but the only thing those drinks can provide you with is a damaged digestive tract. PM is going to provide you with 5 tips to stay cool and hydrated as the mercury rises.



Tulsi Seeds
Try to stay away from very cold liquids. I know that sounds crazy but very cold drinks do not cool your body. In fact, it can lead to slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin. Adding Tulsi Seeds to your drink gives your body a very cooling effect to your body.



Buttermilk, Coconut Water and Lemon Juice
Water is always the best source of hydrating and cooling your body, but other alternatives can be very beneficial to your body as well. Coconut water is very pure with nutrients and high in potassium. Also coconut water can replenish salts your body loses during sweating. Lemon Juice along with buttermilk helps cool your body as well and also contains a healthy bacterium which helps your digestive system.



Increase Your Fruit Intake
Melons, Berries, and even Apricots all are rich in vitamin C and have high water contents. They also include beta carotene which is good before and after working out.



Keep Good Hygiene Habits
Bathing and cleansing is a very good way to keep your body cool during the summer days.


Drink Water
Although this may be the obvious a lot still do not know how much water to drink. Since your body loses water through Urine, sweating, breathing, and bowel movements, that water needs to be put back into your system so that the body can function properly. Here's some suggestion provided by the Mayo Clinic on how much water you should consume.


Replacement approach: The average urine output for adults is about 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids.


Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day: Another approach to water intake is the "8 x 8 rule" — drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day (about 1.9 liters). The rule could also be stated, "drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," as all fluids count toward the daily total. Though the approach isn't supported by scientific evidence, many people use this basic rule as a guideline for how much water and other fluids to drink.


Dietary recommendations: The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

PM HEALTH: DID YOU KNOW: SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Everyone loves sunflower seeds. Either at home, on the baseball field, or even at work sunflower seeds are a very enjoyable snack, especially now that it's getting warmer outside, but did you know eating sunflower seeds can help fight memory lost? One once or a small bag of sunflower seeds contains 30% of your daily intake of vitamin E, which are the main antioxidants that helps prevent memory lost. So if you missed placed your keys, forgot to pick up the kids from school, or can't remember the name of the person you slept with last night grab a bag of sunflower seeds and get your memory back. Just don't make a mess.

PM HEALTH: DID YOU KNOW: BREAD CRUST

Many people like to cut the bread crust off of they're sandwiches but did you know that the crust can help fight cancer. Researchers in Germany have discovered that the crust is full of antioxidants called pronyl-lysine that helps fight cancer. Pronyl-lysine is the most effective component in bread for boosting the level of phase II enzymes which plays a role in cancer prevention. So while your making your next PB&J or turkey sandwich, leave the crust on and live longer.

PM HEALTH: DID YOU KNOW: CIRCUMCISION

Did you know that a circumcised penis, can reduce the risk of herpes and HPV infection, and you thought it was just to make sex better. According to the New England Journal for Medicine a study of adult African males show that the men whom were circumcised where likely to get an STD. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE AIDS OR HIV NOR DOES THIS MEAN START HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX. What it does mean by getting circumcised you can reduce the rapid spread of diseases that are spreading thru out the black community. So snip snip.

PM HEALTH: DID YOU KNOW: EGG MCMUFFIN

Did you know, if your working out and building muscle that a Egg Mcmuffin can be your friend? Yup, an Egg Mcmuffin is fill with more protein per calorie than the average protein bar. So before your next early morning work out, try eating an Egg Mcmuffin 45 to 60 minutes before working out and add a little more protein to regimen.

PM HEALTH: ARE YOU A SEX ADDICT???

Have you ever been asked "are you thinking about sex" during a regular conversation? Well, if you've answered yes, you might have a problem. Now as a man it is alright to fantasize about every beautiful woman you interact with, but it’s a problem if you can't control your temptations. Sex addiction can affect you and your family, just ask Eric Bennett and Kirk Franklin, and the scariest part about sex addiction is not knowing or admitting your addiction. PM is going to provide you guys with five signs, that you may be a sex addict

Tons of Porn
Now it's ok if you have a small stash of porn hidden away somewhere, but if you a collection of porn DVD’s, that you watch on a daily basis, then you might be addicted to sex.

You Think about Sex all the Time
Like we said before, nothing is wrong with thinking about sex, it’s perfectly natural. It’s a problem when you’re at work, family functions, or even at church and you can focus because you’re continuously thinking about sex.

Paying for Sex
As the saying goes "It ain't trickin if you got it" but if you’re "trickin" then you do have a problem. Paying for sex via on the street or an escort services on a consistent basis is a major red flag for sex addiction.

Masturbation
It’s cool if you want to relive your self of some unwanted stress. But if you're relieving your self in the morning, before you to sleep, at work, and while you’re in front of your computer all in the same day, then you have a major sex addiction.

Mistaken Sex for Love
You have used sex as a means of love in every relationship you've been involved in. You've stated to your partner that if we don't have sex you don't love me. If you’re using sex to control your relationships you might be addicted to sex.

PM POLITICS: OBAMA SETS BANK PLAN AND STOCK RISE!!!

After announcing a plan for the Banking Industry, which will remove all bad assets from the banks books, investor on Wall St. reacts to the new in a positive manner. Stocks jumped more than 4% as well as the Dow Jones ski rocketed 300 pts. The Treasury Department will rely on money that was used in the &700 billion financial bail out as well as the Federal reserve, to solve the banking problem.

PM HEALTH: 3% OF D.C. RESIDENTS HAS AIDS OR HIV!!!

During a press conference at the Hunt Place Clinic in Northeast Washington. City officials revealed that 3% of Washington DC residents have either AIDS or HIV. DC mayor Adrian Fenty called this issue a "wake up call" and also stated "We know we have a lot to do as a government to educate and get information out, and as a community to step up and realize how dangerous we are with our sexual behavior." Shannon L. Hader, director of the city's HIV/AIDS administration,said the city will work harder to administer testing because that's key to knowing the true number of residents with HIV, and to diagnosing the illness before it develops into AIDS.

PM HEALTH: DID YOU KNOW: TOOTHPASTE

Every morning and every night before we go to sleep we brush our teeth, to fight gingivitis and bad breathe, but did you know the fluoride that is used in many of our toothpaste is poison. Fluoride is a toxic gas that is found in many nuclear factories. The gas produces sodium fluoride which many toothpaste brands such Crest and Colgate. Although fluoride may prevent cavities and tooth decay, it also stains your teeth yellow and brown. Fluoride is also found in mouthwash, water, pesticides, and green and black tea. Studies have shown that fluoride can cause bone cancer and thyroid disease. Try to use toothpaste with baking soda and since many people are on the green tea kick, try to drink it in small moderation's if possible.

PM Health: Did You Know: Farm-Raised Salmon

Salmon itself is low in calories and very high in protein. But did you know that farm-raised salmon contains very high levels of Plychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Whats PCBs you ask... Well its a lubricant that's used on many transformers and compactors. Farm-raised salmon obtains PCBs from their feed, and farm-raised salmon has more PCBs than any other sea food... 3/4 more. Farm-raised salmon also obtains large amounts of pesticide and not to mention the amount of fat they grossed by being caged up. So if your going to the supermarket to pick up some salmon, make sure its wild salmon. You can tell the difference by the color. Wild salmon is usually darker in color.

PM Health: What Can Yoga Do For You Pt. 3

Today we are going to look at how Yoga can improve your immune system. The Immune System is a team of white blood cells, which when healthy, can fight any unwanted illnesses like various. Yoga can help improve the four main physiological systems that are connected to the immune system: The Circulatory System, digestive system, nervous system, and the endocrine system. A few basic Yoga poses can stimulate the immune system, which will help fight off common various such as the common cold and the flu.


The Bow Pose puts pressure on the belly, which makes the digestive system stronger, by sending blood flow to the abdominal organs. The digestive system is full of white blood cells the that fights various.



The Shoulder Stand creates pressure on the thyroids gland at the base of the throat stimulation the proper function in the endocrine system. This works the nervous system and the immune system to help the body cope with stress and various.




Try to stay in each pose for at least five minutes.

PM Health: Did You Know: Dark Chocolate

Although dark chocolate is high in fat and sugar, did you know it can lower your cholesterol. Of all chocolates, dark chocolate has the highest level of protein and is filled with flavonoids- the same ingredient found in most red wines and green teas. Flavonoids helps the blood flow smoothly to your heart, which will reduce your stress levels and lower the risk of a heart attack. So if your feeling stressed out... grab a piece of dark chocolate and relax.

PM Health: What Can Yoga Do For You Pt. 2

Today we are going to look at how Yoga can help you deal with High Blood Pressure or better known as the Silent Killer.

High Blood pressure (Hypertension) is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. Its very common for your blood to rise throughout the day, but if its constantly high, then you may have High Blood Pressure. 40% of African Americans in the United States are affected with High Blood Pressure, making the disease more common amongst African Americans than any other race. High Blood Pressure Usually starts at a early age and worsens as you get older, and for many people by that time its to late, hints the name the Silent Killer.

Here are a few poses that can help lower High Blood Pressure

Warrior I

Warrior I flow: Stand with your feet 4 to 4-1/2 feet apart. On an exhale, turn your left foot out 90 degrees, and then turn your right foot in towards the left until it’s at a 45-degree to 60-degree angle. On an inhale, sweep your arms overhead, keeping them parallel, while at the same time bending your left knee over your front ankle. On an exhale, straighten your front leg and lower your arms to your sides. Repeat this flow six times. Then, switch legs and repeat on opposite side. Make sure to take smooth, easy breaths throughout, never holding your breath.

Warrior II

Warrior II flow: Stand with your feet about 4 to 4-1/2 apart. On an exhale, turn your left foot out 90 degrees, and then turn your right foot in towards the left until it’s at a 25 degree angle, keeping your arms relaxed by your sides. On an inhale, sweep your arms out over your legs at shoulder height, while at the same time bending your left knee over your left ankle. On an exhale, straighten your front leg and lower your arms to your sides. Repeat this flow six times. Then, switch legs and repeat on the opposite side. Make sure to take smooth, easy breaths throughout, never holding your breath.

PM Health: What can Yoga Do For You???

There are 2.7 million African Americans that has Diabetes, and the majority of these cases are African American men. Yoga provide many ways to help control diabetes and many other common health risk for African American Men. Today Yoga is more than that thing Russell Simmons does, and for African American men Yoga can be very beneficial. Exercises for the mind, body, and soul Yoga is more than just stretches and poses, it has been described as the spiritual path to enlightenment. PM is here to educate you how Yoga can help you with your Immune System, Diabetes, Stress, and High blood pressure.

Today we are going to look at how Yoga can can suppress Diabetes (Non-Insulin).

• Yoga poses helps release insulin from the pancreas through abdominal contraction and relaxing during the poses.

• Reducing blood sugar by muscle exercise during poses.

Yoga Poses for Diabetes

Boat Pose

Bow Pose


Bridge Pose


Plow Pose

Each pose should be held for 20 to 30 seconds while inhaling and exhaling, repeat each pose three times.