Weekend Roundup - Antibiotics Edition

Still on antibiotics for my eye. However, no more pain, my vision is back to normal and my eye doesn’t look like I’ve been awake for five days. Overall, a major improvement. And one reminder from my doctor to all of you, if you’re on an antibiotic prescription for some infection and you start feeling better, that does NOT mean you can stop taking the antibiotics. Go through the whole prescription, just as instructed. Otherwise, you risk reinfection by more antibiotic resistant bacteria.

And with that, some interesting articles from this week:

On a sad note, this first article from the Washington Post shows that for the first time since an epidemic in 1918, we’re seeing life expectancies drop. Take a look at this article. Three of the top four reasons for this drop are lung cancer, emphysema and diabetes. Three mostly preventable issues caused by personal life choices such as smoking and poor activity / exercise habits.
@Washington Post

For you Atkins devotees out there, here’s an interesting article from our friends down under at the Syndey Morning Herald. This article shows that you can still eat a high protein diet without consuming an excess amount of meat. This is one of my main two issues with many Atkins followers. First, they think all carbs are bad. Second, they think all protein is good. This is simply not true.
@Sydney Morning Herald

From the Denver Post we have this entry about getting the most out of your personal trainer. I think there’s a lot of valuable information here. Trainers can be an amazing resource if used right but they can also be a dangerous waste of money if they have poor skills, communicate badly or are inadequately trained. Research your trainer ahead of time and make sure you communicate exactly what you’re looking for.
@The Denver Post

Looking for a low impact workout that increases flexibility without being high in stress? Check out this article from the UK Herald that talks about Tai Chi and its benefits. It’s not exactly cardio or even resistance training, but it can still have a positive impact on your life. Remember, quite often, it’s the little things that matter. A 30 minute walk a day, or a session of Tai Chi, could have an amazing effect on someone who is completely inactive.
@The UK Herald

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