Intermittent Fasting 16/8 What Is 16/8? The 16:8 method is an intermittent fasting type, and it comprises of a cycle of fasting and eating normally. When following the 16:8 method, you are not told that you cannot eat certain foods, and you’re not told that you should eat specific foods either. The choice is yours, and that means you have the freedom to change up your eating habits according to what suits you. Of course, this does not mean that you can go around eating all the unhealthy foods simply because the diet doesn’t specify! Moderation is something you need to exercise at all times, and something which will become far easier as you start to notice weight loss. Weight loss is a cumulative effect in so many ways. When you see changes in your body, and you see the scales start to change, you’ll want to keep up the good work and momentum. That means you’re far less likely to ‘fall off the wagon’ and opt for something unhealthy, and you will start to feel far better for kicking…

Athletic Connection Smith Machine- Best for less maintenance   It is a basic smith machine and is almost entirely customizable. You can easily adjust its settings as per your convenience. In addition to it, this Smith machine is entirely durable. It can bear a maximum weight of seven hundred lbs. Product Highlights It weighs around three hundred and ten pounds and is ranked among one of the top best selling Smith machines. It includes eight horns for hanging the weights, and thus saves extra space needed for keeping the weights. The bar length is 7 feet, and it is capable of lifting 700 lbs. There are highly précised linear bearings to avoid friction and ensure smooth gliding of the bar. For safety measures, there are steel pegs and safety hooks that are placed at regular distance of seven inches to avoid accidental falling of the bar. This Smith machine assists in both lower and upper body workouts. What I like One of the most significant advantages of this Smith machine is that it comes with inbuilt storage for keeping weights.…

Survey and Layout Defects form one of the primary causes of dispute and construction litigation. The individuals dealing with the failures in construction requires certain degrees of familiarity with the law, building technology, and practice. Disagreements always arise when determining the construction defects. The differences occur due to varied viewpoints and interests of those asking the question or making the determination. The different parties include the developers, builders, manufacturers, suppliers of the materials, and the homeowners. The damages that occur from these defects have significant impacts that may consist of the damages to the job, for instance, physical injuries to the workers or any other faultiness in the outcome of the project costing the involved parties money or liability issues. In certain circumstances, the surveyors get caught up with such defects in construction. Most surveyors get hired by the contractors on behalf of the homeowners or owners of the project. These defects have recommendations that, when observed, may limit the damages. However, due to negligence and other associated loopholes in decision making, the surveyors find themselves in difficult situations when…

Personal Plan:SWOT Analysis Strengths One of my strengths is that I have excellent working relationships with my colleagues. Also, I scored highly in the interpersonal skills criterion. From the assessment, I realized that building relationships, developing others, and collaboration and teamwork are some of my strengths. As such, I do not expect to encounter any problems interacting and socializing with my colleagues, seniors, juniors, and clients. I can use my extroverted personality to inspire my team to work hard to make my vision for the company a reality. I am charismatic, which means that I do not expect to face obstacles conveying clear and timely messages to my team on what needs to be done. At the same time, I have a balanced work-life perspective. This means that I am unlikely to suffer from burnout as a result of the pressure associated with leading a large number of persons. Weakness One of my weaknesses entails character. My assessment revealed that I scored lowly in many aspects of the character criterion, such as when it comes to avoiding following through my…

Peripheral artery disease Pathology Peripheral artery disease is a set of acute or chronic syndromes derived from the presence of occlusive arterial disease that causes the inadequate flow of blood in the limbs. In most instances, the arteriosclerotic disease is the underlying disease process that mainly affects the vascularization to lower limbs. Pathophysiologically, lower limb ischemia is classified as either functional or critical. Functional ischemia is experienced when the flow of blood at rest is normal but becomes insufficient when exercising, thus clinically presenting as intermittent claudication. Critical ischemia is experienced when blood flow reduces, resulting in a perfusion deficit whenever at rest. The latter is defined by the presence of trophic lesions in the legs or pain at rest. The occurrence of such situations requires a precise diagnosis as an individual risk losing a limb if the adequate flow of blood is not re-established either by endovascular therapy or surgery. The two concepts must be adequately differentiated for the better establishment of the therapeutic indication as well as prognosis for the PAD patients. Diagnosis Several tests can be used…

C1. Identified Organization or Community  The organization that has expressed concern over the policy issue of nurse burnout is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. It is an independent and non-profit organization that constitutes boards of nursing of 50 states. It is the agency concerned with public health, safety, and welfare. C1a. Evidence of Expressed Interest The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is one of the leading organization which has shown interest over the issue of nurse burnout. According to Waddill-Goad (2016), NCSBN indicates that nurse burnout is a problem that is affecting patients significantly, and there is a need to address it. The agency believes that nurse burnout promotes patient dissatisfaction in health facilities as nurses are not energetic and focused on providing comprehensive care where they meet both medical and personal needs. NCSBN is urging hospitals and nurses to employ strategies like exercising and getting rest to overcome stress. NCSBN elaborates that new nurses are affected the most with exhaustion, with most reporting feel increasingly stressed. Waddill-Goad (2016) illustrates that NCSBN asserts that new…

Major Depressive Disorder According to the American psychiatric association (2013), major depressive disorder is one of the leading conditions in the clinical practice (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The treatment for the condition differs based on patient factors, including culture as well as ethnicity. Therefore, being a psychiatric professional is crucial to take note of such factors to pick suitable psychopharmacological interventions. Regarding this essay or discussion, the care provider assess and treat the patient based on the given factors such as culture as well as ethnicity Case 2: Volume 1, Case #7: The case of physician do not heal thyself The question I will inquire is, Does the client possess either complex mood disorder, a personality disorder, or even both? The Dilemma in this case: How do you treat a complex and long-term unstable disorder of mood in a difficult patient? “60-year-old man, African American came into the office, Chief complaint is being unstable Patient estimates that he has spent about two-thirds of the time over the past year being in a mixed dysphoric state and about one third as…

MalsiPree Robotic Interactive Toy for Cats How does your cat spend time where you’re at work or when you need enough time for your household chores? Does your cat always feel bored, love lying, or sitting? This robotic cat toy from MalsiPree is a good friend for your cat. It works like a feather wand to keep your cat engaged indoors even when you’re away. It steers irregularly and automatically. It is an excellent way to keep your cat exercising and having fun. This is an electronic toy with an in-built 620 MAH USB rechargeable battery. It takes about 2.5 hours to get fully charged and works for eight hours under default mode. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about power outage. Pros The toy automatically switches off 1.5 hours every 10 minutes to give your furry buddy a break. It has two motors that work independently. Thus the toy can run irregularly for more fun. It has an inbuilt sensor that detects obstacles and automatically changes direction. The toy has a flexible stick for feather attach. It won’t get…

              Leadership: Power Name Institution Date                       Introduction Organized leaders are people who excel in setting priorities; they are skilled at formulating simple solutions to problems and communicating the same to their team members, they do not hesitate to ask others for help, and they are always prepared to seek solutions problems that come their way through collaboration with others. To effectively lead their teams to success, leaders must articulate expectations to their team members clearly. In other words, an organized leader is one who appreciates working in a team and recognizes that for him or her to lead in an effective and organized manner, he or she must master the art of communication. Lack of effective communication skills would make a leader ineffective and disorganized. The LMX theory is mostly used to explain ways in which leaders maintain their positions in groups and how they form relationships that can either hinder or contribute to growth. The theory is based on the assumption that…

Motor Controls Week 5 Discussion 1 Self-determination is an essential piece of psychological well-being that allows individuals to have a sense of control of their own lives. The self-determination theory connects personality, human motivation, and optimal performance. The theory contends that there are two primary types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic, that are vital in shaping an individual. To facilitate self-determination in students or clients, I would help them by guiding them to: first, set individual goals. Second, help them identify setbacks and barriers that would hinder them from achieving the goals. Third, support them in making the right choices through referencing personal interests and preferences. Finally, advise them to stick to activities that drive them closer to the set goals. Through these ways, I believe it would be easy to attain the goals. The self-determination theory would help us to understand athletes who do not want to participate in rehabilitation activities. For instance, an analysis of individual intrinsic aspects helps us to understand an individual’s core values, sense of morality, and interests. Understanding an individual and then comparing it…