Lung Breathing

The two small purple deflated balloons represent the lungs we have. The straw is the trachea and with the straw sticking through the cap represents the air we breath in. So if we were to blow through the straw the balloons show air inside and it enlarges. The bottom of the bottle has a larger balloon underneath it and it acts like a diaphragm when its pulled.

Lung Cancer

Which risk factors do you have? How will you improve your lung health
Include a picture of a cancerous lung



Adenocarcinomas are a type of NSCLC, and it is associated with smoking. This type can also be seen in people who develop lung cancer. They can spread to lymph nodes, and frequently develop at multiple sites of the lungs.  It is increasing in frequency and is more common in women. People with this type of lung cancer tend to have a better prognosis than those with other types of lung cancer.

To improve lung health can have many possible ways. They are to quit smoking because it can make you harder to breath and can cause lung cancer. Diaphragmatic breathing, simple deep breathing, counting on your breath, staying hydrated, laughing, and be active. 


References 

• https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-carcinoid-tumor.html
• http://www.medicinenet.com/lung_cancer/article.htm

BMI & BMR

21.6 BMI
1273.48856 BMR


My height is 5 feet and 2 inches, with the weight of 118 pounds. My BMI is 21.6 which is considered to be in normal weight. Body mass index or BMI is a way to determine whether a person has too much fat to calculate the ration of their weight to their height squared. Reasons of what a healthy BMI, is not being overweight, or underweight. Meaning to have right meals and a good amount of exercising routine. Factors that contribute to a person's weight could be included as their environment, family history, genetics, metabolism and behaviors or habits. A healthy BMI also includes energy balance that maintains a healthy weight. The amount of calories taken from food and drinks, balancing with body uses like breathing, digesting and being physically active. Ways to have a healthy weight includes exercising, reducing screen time, portion distortion, eating fruits and veggies, and do not skip breakfast. Exercising is an important regular physical activity that can help burn calories and to build muscle. The more muscle that our body has, the more calories we burn, even when we are not exercising. Another reason to help maintain a healthy weight is to reduce screen time. This meaning, to lessen the time spent in front of screens  such as t.v or computers. Eating right is also important such as eating as much as 5 servings of fruits and veggies everyday. Portions of food is also important. Big portions can pile onto extra calories causing weight gain. The important meal of the day is breakfast. It starts your metabolism with burning calories, and gives energy for you to use throughout the day. 


Basal metabolic rate or BMR is the amount of energy expended which resting at a neutrally temperate environment; while BMI is the number calculated from your height and weight that asses your body composition. BMI is the indirect measure of your body composition, while BMR is the amount of calories burned at rest, with just breathing, digesting, and your heart rate. BMR and BMI is alike due to the amount of calories taken can cause a change in the body, which can effect the weight and the BMI. So the amount of calories burned or the BMR could be a change for BMI. Factors that can affect your BMR is body fat composition. They are both similar to each other because for example, if you have a high BMI because of a large amounts of muscle mass, your BMR could be increased. Also, if you are overweight, but very active, that does not mean you will necessarily have a low BMR. BMI and BMR are guidelines that can help nutrition and doctors to make educated determinations about your body composition and calorie burn, but every person should still be viewed differently.

Muscle Disease: Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder that affects the muscles and soft tissues. It is characterized by a widespread of musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia intensify painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.

Symptoms 

Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. They can gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event.

Treatment

There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but various medicines can help control the symptoms, such as exercising, relaxing and stress reduction.

Reference 

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/basics/definition/con-20019243

Muscle Career: Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers are health skilled professionals who provide services such as emergency cares, clinical diagnosis and medical conditions. The difference with athletic trainers and personal trainers are that the difference in education, skills and job duties. 

Training

• Athletic trainers are qualified to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as mid-level health care professionals.
• Athletic trainers are licensed or otherwise regulated in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Efforts continue to add license in California. 

Salary
The median annual an athletic trainer makes is about $42,524. But it can range from  $38,832-$47,851 depending on the factors. 

Reference
https://www.nata.org/about/athletic-training