The North Carolina Physical Therapy Association gives a calendar of events and the latest news in the field of physical therapy going on in North Carolina. One can become a member to get emails updates about new information that could affect physical therapists. The website itself is very easy to maneuver and gives great info.
The American Red Cross offers certification in First Aid/CPR and AED. They offer classes at any of your local chapters. This website is helpful for getting in contact with them and finding out where to take these classes.
This website is a great source that offers solutions for sustainable living. The basis behind this is site is to give the reader proper information for creating their own toxin-free home, as well as a simple, self-sufficient life. This website, along with other sites that offer guidelines towards an eco friendly living, are a great source for parents in order for them to create an eco friendly environment for their families as well as to establish healthy patterns that their children will possess as they grow.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the chief medical correspondent for CNN. His webpage covers the latest news on health and wellness. It's always helpful to stay on top of recent medically related stories.
This article discusses harmful effects of stretching before exercising. I chose this controversial topic because until now, experts have been recommending that it is healthy to stretch before exercising.
This site is a dynamic site in which offers several insights into an eco friendly world. From controversial issues to general information on how you can make a difference towards eco friendly living. Getting the information out is the first step towards creating an enviromental friendly world.
This website is a great resource for anyone who either wants to start a workout routine, or switch up the one they are currently using. It includes different workouts for every area of the body you want to tone or get into better shape.
No Impact Man is about a man that took a pledge for making the least amount of impact that was possible. He has also made a movie about his experience and what he learned though his experience. He documented his every move of his experience. Although not many people would go as extreme as he did, it is interesting to look at the results that he had.
The AOTA is an association which brings together many different resources for occupational therapists such as upcoming events, accreditation, and schools that offer OT. I hope to use this as a resource when I'm applying for grad schools.
A vacation is great for relaxing but can put a damper on any workout regimen. This is a great article for people interested in keeping up a workout routine while on the road. It gives tips on actual workouts, stretching, and sleeping.
This website shows an easy way to transition from a meat eating lifestyle into a vegan or vegetarian one. In includes testimonies why you should, the effects farming has on animals, and easy recipes to start out. It provides many different options for any kind of eating preference.
This website is a great site that offers actions you can take to reducing your carbon footprint. This website offers a source that allows you to see your environmental impact and then offers way in which you can reduce it. If you need help getting started this website is a great place to start.
Doctors without Borders is an organization in which doctors from all over the world volunteer in war torn, poverty filled countries.I chose this link because I really like how their main mission is to bring quality health care for people and attempts to remain neutral in any political problem.
Green living is everywhere now! Switching everyday products is a simple way to make a big difference towards a greener life. This website is geared towards converting your home into a green home. Although it seems like a small change, the household is a great place to start a greener life.
One of the biggest controversial health issue in the world of medicine is if prescription drugs should be directly advertised to consumers or kept between the physician and drug company. This website not only provides insight to how presciption drugs were handled in the past, but also the pros and cons of advertising them directly to the consumer.
ADP is a professional organization in the marketing field. ADP outsources business needs for companies throughout the world. They specialize in payroll, 401k, HR services, and employee benefits.
In Defense of Animals is an organization that raises money and awareness to protect the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals. Anyone passionate about animals will find their website includes extensive information about the many different campaigns they do. Also, it includes how YOU can help through work or donation!
This website covers basically every aspect of wellness. They have links to the best places to visit for wellness, information about vitamin supplements, massage therapy, exercise, and blogs where people discuss their own personal wellness. It also covers not only general wellness, but also specific wellness for men, women, teens, children, pets and relationships.