Saturday, July 31, 2010

New Product Announcement: Haulin' Hooks Tri-Bells

Unique Fitness Concepts is proud to announce we now carry Haulin' Hooks Tri-Bells, These are a great tool for working your triceps effectively from multiple cable angles.

Created to outperform common triceps ropes, patent pending Tri-Bells deliver by providing resistance exercisers (bodybuilders, weightlifters, athletes etc) with superior conditioning effects.

It all begins with a revolutionary new *“ball type” gripping method, made possible by Tri-Bells Hi-tech hemispheres, which more equally distributes resistance throughout the triceps muscles. Combine that with an ultra flexible aircraft cable suspension system and the advantages over thick, inflexible triceps ropes becomes obvious in terms of freedom of movement and muscles stimulation it promotes. In addition to and in stark contrast to dull, “unsanitary” triceps ropes, Tri-Bells suspension cables feature soft rubber coverings in multiple attention grabbing colors which can be easily cleaned before or after use.

Commercial grade Tri-bells come with a full lifetime replacement guarantee and are available in three separate models; Single palm 4”, twin palm 4” and a two handed single 6” hemisphere designed to provide a safe and effective alternative for dumbbell overhead extensions.

With an impressive list of innovations, patent pending Tri-bells are sure to become a favorite of current and next generation bodybuilders, weightlifters and athletes seeking exciting new ways to maximize triceps development and improve sport performance.

(* provides distinct advantages for athletes seeking enhanced throwing performance)



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White Mountain Trip


Larry and I had sooo much fun last week up in the mountains. We were ready for a nice

break! this is a picture of us relaxing under the apple tree together after eating our

lunch. We enjoyed the rodeo and the Pioneer Parade. We also went to Hawley Lake and

went out on the peninsula and reminisced about our family and how just a few years

ago, they were all with us up there. It was beautiful. We also saw Larry's family's

cabin they they built up in Pinetop Lakeside and enjoyed Rainbow Lake and the memories

that we have there together. Larry got me a pussywillow and I love it. We skipped

rocks and enjoyed the dragonflies and laughed and played. It was so funny sleeping in

the back of the car with the seat down at Wally park (the parking lot at Walmart) We

had towels in the windows to make it dark and private. We looked hilarious and we

didn't care.

Great memories and lots of fun!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Listen to Your Body When Trying a New Exercise Routine

You know the situation. You're anxious to try a new exercise or routine that you read about in a magazine or heard from a fellow gym-goer and is supposed to be the next great thing since sliced bread. It may be true and by all means try it out. But LISTEN to your body's response to the routine. What's good for the goose may not always be good for the gander. If it doesn't feel right or you don't get the expected results drop it and move on.

A case in point is today I did giant sets for back. I love performing supersets, especially for arms. I alternate a biceps and triceps exercises for each set and I always get a great workout and pump. Today I wanted to try something else for back so I stepped the superset up one level to giant sets. I usually do about 16 sets for back so I planned on doing five back exercises in the giant set with three rotations for a total of 15 sets. The five exercises in order were pull-ups, barbell rows, front pull-downs, dumbbell rows, and seated cable rows.

I was extremely excited and psyched up for this routine as I was certain that I would get a great pump and finish the workout in about half the regular time. I started out great in the first rotation with 15 strong reps for pull-ups and followed by a strong showing in the remaining four exercises of the giant set. I completed the first giant set in about five minutes. I then rested for about two minutes to get my strength back and I proceeded to start the 2nd of the three giant sets. When I started the 2nd set of pull-ups I knew I was in trouble. I struggled immensely and I was only able to complete 6 reps. My tank was already almost empty.

I completed the next two giant sets and the routine but the results were not what I had anticipated. I was so worn out and energy depleted from the intensity of doing consecutive back exercises that it was a struggle to complete the routine. My strength and endurance were both compromised resulting in a mediocre workout. The conclusion was that working back is so taxing that I never had an adequate chance to recover during the routine. Giant sets may work well for other body parts but not for me when working back.

I am glad I experimented and tried this routine. How else can I find out what works best? Remember, always try new exercises and routines to keep your attitude fresh and your muscles growing. But always remember to completely analyze the routine for best results.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Tykerb Medicine Approved

Yes!!! I have been approved to get my $4,000 a month Tykerb medicine FREE. I'm so

blessed and so happy that I am crying. I just have to tell everybody. Hopefully, this

week, I will be approved to get Torisel as well. It's been a lot of paper work, and

phone calling and lots and lots of prayers and faith. I feel very blessed!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Promising Therapies for NPC



"Promising Therapies for Niemann-Pick Type C Disease"
NINDS Meeting
June 2010

We have had quite a bit of discussion on our listserv pertaining to the recent research and treatment options for Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) Disease.

To provide some background and insight for these continuing discussions, we have compiled a summary of the presentation abstracts from the "Promising Therapies for Niemann-Pick Type C Disease" meeting sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders in Rockville, Maryland, June 3-4.

Visit the NNPDF's Latest Research page to read the presentation abstracts from this important conference.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Dips for Massive Triceps, Shoulders and Arms





Dips are a great exercise which you can include in almost and upper body routine.

There are three keys to remember for performing dips:
1) Descend all the way down until your shoulders are parallel with the dipping bars.

2) Warm up properly to prevent shoulder injury.

3) Include a dipping belt for added resistance.

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Friday, July 2, 2010

Revelation

In January of this year, I had a very choice experience that was very special to me. Because of

it's sacredness, up to this point I have only shared it with family and very close friends. But now

I am feeling that I should share it on my blog for those that are interested in learning about it.

Last year, I was diagnosed with mantle cell non Hodgkins lymphoma, which is a very serious

cancer. At the same time, I was given some priesthood blessings and told that I would be healed.

I was guided to go to the Burzynski Clinic and miracles occurred in making it possible to get the

treatment needed. I am continuing my treatment and am nearing remission. In one of those

blessings, I was told to study the scriptures at least an hour a day. I have taken that very

seriously and have been feasting upon them and they have blessed my life, increased my faith

and brought much peace. One night in January, of this year, my husband and I drove to

visit his parents. I brought my scriptures and a little silver flashlight so that I could read the

remaining 10 minutes in the car. After visiting with them, we were driving home and although I

wasn't feeling very good at the time, decided to read them anyway. I started with a prayer and

asked what subject I should read. I felt to read about the subject of "song". I was guided to some

verses in the Doctrine and Covenants 84:97-102 and read aloud to my husband as he drove. It

was remarkable to me to discover the words to the new song of Zion that would be sung at

Christ's second coming. I bowed my head and asked God, "what's the tune?" Immediately, a

tune came into my mind and I began to sing the melody out loud. We soon recognized it as

"Come, O Thou King of Kings." Later that evening, before retiring to bed, I sat at the piano to

see how the words would fit the hymn. It was so exciting to me to find that there were four

verses and that the song fit. My husband and I sang together and were so delighted. I again

bowed my head and thanked Heavenly Father and asked, "Why would I receive this special

revelation?" I felt as if God was speaking to my mind and heart the words, "because you asked

and because it it time for it to come forth."

The next morning I prayed again and asked what to do with the song. I felt impressed to give it

to Jared Nielson and that God wanted it performed locally first by the young adults. Jared and I

met that day and he felt it was inspired of God. He said that he would love to do something

with it. With Jared's busy schedule of moving, working, dating, etc, he finally took the time

needed to work on the song this week. (With the help of Larry and Richard, we now have

Sibelius (a music notation program) up and running and attached to our clavinova and

computer)

Jared came over to our home and together we worked on the song. We began and ended with

prayer and invited the Spirit and angels to attend us. Jared inputted the notes through the music

program onto our computer. His many years of music study have prepared him to assist with

not only this song but many others as well. He is certainly a very gifted musician.

Jared and I have both felt the guidance of the Lord.

Much of the inspiration for me has come in the early morning as I have asked of God about how

to fit the words to the tune or about the bass part.

Jared has been inspired as he has sat at the piano and felt prompted how to write the notes

into the hymn to get the timing just right.

Jared said he is planning on writing an arrangement of his own to be performed by the young

adults next spring.

I am so thrilled with the opportunity that I have had to play a small part in

this New Song of Zion.

I bear testimony that Jesus is the Christ and the Redeemer of the world. He lives and will soon

come again to this earth. Now is the time to prepare for His Second Coming and I look forward

to that glorious day!

Emily Jane Hrbacek


Emily Jane Hrbacek
July 15, 1999 - July 1, 2010


It is with great sadness that we pass along word of the loss of Emily Jane Hrbacek due to Niemann-Pick Disease Type C. The beloved daughter of Scott and Laura Hrbacek of Eureka, Missouri, Emily was just shy of her 11th birthday.

We received this message from Emily's family:

This morning Emily passed away peacefully and is no longer suffering. Emily passed from the complications of Niemann-Pick Disease. Emily put up a long fight but in the end now the fight is over. Emily had the most beautiful eyes and a smile that melted everyone's heart. Emily was the best child that God could have given us and she will be missed by many. God bless our angel.
A visitation will be held at Most Sacred Heart Church, 350 East Fourth Street, Eureka, on Sunday, July 4th, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 5th, also at Most Sacred Heart, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Our deepest sympathy to Emily's parents, family and many friends.
To learn more about Niemann-Pick Disease, visit the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (NNPDF) Web site.

Resep Penyembuh Kista Ovarium

Kekayaan alam nusantara dan pengetahuan tentang dunia pengobatan dari para pendahulu ternyata tak perlu disangsikan lagi. Rentang waktu yang teramat panjang telah membuktikan kepiawaian mereka didalam meramu berbagai kekayaan alam nusantara untuk dijadikan obat yang teramat mujarab. Dan salah satunya adalah untuk pengobatan Kista Ovarium. Berikut berbagai racikannya.

Resep 1

Bahannya :
-          60 gr Temu putih segar
-          15 gr Sambiloto kering atau 30 gr yang segar
-          600 cc air

Cara membuatnya :
Setelah bahan-bahan dicuci bersih, rebus, dan biarkan airnya tersisa separuhnya. Setelah itu saring dan minum ramuan tersebut 2 kali sehari, tiap minum 150 cc.

Resep 2

Bahannya :
-          30 gr daun Dewa segar
-          50 gr Temu Mangga
-          5 gr daging buah Mahkota Dewa kering
-          800 cc air

Cara membuatnya :
Setelah bahan-bahan tersebut dicuci bersih, rebus, dan biarkan airnya tersisa separuhnya. Setelah itu saring dan minum ramuan tersebut 2 kali sehari, tiap minum 200 cc.

Resep 3

Bahannya :
-          60 gr Benalu yang hidup dipohon Teh
-          30 gr rumput Mutiara atau rumput Lidah Ular kembang putih kering (dapat dibeli di toko obat China dengan nama Bai Hua She She Cao)
-          800 cc air

Cara membuatnya :
Setelah bahan-bahan tersebut dicuci bersih, rebus dan biarkan airnya tersisa separuhnya. Setelah itu saring dan minum ramuan tersebut 2 kali sehari, masing-masing 200 cc. 

Thursday, July 1, 2010

NNPDF Announcement

A message from NNPDF Board Chair Karen Quandt:

Cate Walsh Vockley, the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation’s Coordinator of Education, Referral and Advocacy, has resigned her position with the NNPDF as of June 30, 2010. The NNPDF Board of Directors and the Central Office will be addressing all inquiries to assist our family membership and work to ensure that there is no interruption of family support, referrals and services. Please contact the Central Office at 1-877-287-3672 or email nnpdf@nnpdf.org.

Cate has been a passionate advocate at the NNPDF for the patients and families affected by all types of Niemann-Pick Disease for the past six years. She has been an integral part of our family support services and has helped many families navigate through the uncharted emotional and medical maze that goes along with a rare disease. We will miss her and we wish her well in all her future endeavors.

Thank you, Cate, for your dedicated service to help make the foundation a strong and reliable place for families to seek assistance and advice in our quest to care for our family members and to find a treatment or cure for Niemann-Pick Disease.

Karen Quandt
NNPDF Chair


Cate's message to the membership of the NNPDF:

Dear NNPDF Friends,

My contract with the Foundation will end as of June 30, 2010. I have enjoyed my work with the Foundation and especially with the many families with whom I have interacted over the years. Dealing as we have, with the many sensitive issues that affect families of those with chronic, debilitating conditions, has created connections that will stay with me forever.

I will continue to support the goals and mission of the Foundation, and pray that the effective treatment and cure you seek will come soon. I will be continuing my work in the field of rare disease recognition and therapeutics, but with a different focus for now. I do hope to see some of you in the future, at meetings or gatherings that support common goals.

I wish you all the best!

Kind regards,
Cate

Cate Walsh Vockley, MS, CGC
Senior Genetic Counselor
Division of Medical Genetics
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
One Children's Hospital Drive
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tele: 412-692-7349
Fax: 412-692-7073
catherine.walshvockley@chp.edu


Any questions or inquiries may be directed to the NNPDF Central Office.