Donating Clothes to Youth Health Alliance
This is a video of me donating clothes to the Youth Health Alliance “Cold Winters, Warm Hearts Clothes Drive”. It takes place in my bedroom where I look for some clothes I can donate. Later on I visit the University of Washington Odegaard library to drop of the clothes! Check it out:
Youth Health Alliance, 501c3 Website:
http://www.yhalive.org
Our YouTube Channels:
http://www.youtube.com/youthhealth
http://www.youtube.com/youthhealth2
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Youth-Health-Alliance-501c3/166727133361519
Our Blog:
http://www.yhalive.blogspot.com
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/YHAHealth
Seattle Children’s Home Toy Drive Delivery
Youth Health Alliance raised over $1,000 dollars worth of toys for the Seattle Children’s Home. Seattle Children’s Home is a facility that provides behavioral and mental health care for children. See the video below for the delivery!
Youth Health Alliance, 501c3 Website:
http://www.yhalive.org
Our YouTube Channels:
http://www.youtube.com/youthhealth
http://www.youtube.com/youthhealth2
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Youth-Health-Alliance-501c3/166727133361519
Our Blog:
http://www.yhalive.blogspot.com
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/YHAHealth
Cold Winters, Warm Hearts Clothes Drive for Seattle Homeless
This year the Youth Health Alliance decided to hold a clothes drive for the Seattle Homeless. Anna Phung lead this project and Ngan Hoang helped with marketing and advertising for this event. All items were donated to the Seattle Union Gospel Mission which equated in over $3,000 dollars worth of clothing. Thank you again to all the donors! See the delivery video below:
Youth Health Alliance, 501c3 Website:
http://www.yhalive.org
Our YouTube Channels:
http://www.youtube.com/youthhealth
http://www.youtube.com/youthhealth2
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Youth-Health-Alliance-501c3/166727133361519
Our Blog:
http://www.yhalive.blogspot.com
YHA Toy Drive 2010: Seattle Children’s Home
This year we have decided to collect toys and deliver them to Seattle Children’s Home, a facility that caters to emotionally and developmentally challenged kids from the ages of 13 to 18. They have some patients that live at the facility and many outpatients that need help.
http://www.seattlechildrenshome.org/about.asp
DONATION INFORMATION:
Monetary donations are also accepted and a donations receipt can be provided.
Paypal: YouthHealthAlliance@gmail.com
Mail Checks to: 9040 8th Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117
Make payable to YOUTH HEALTH ALLIANCE
For mailing items. Mail to the above address.
We are 501c3 tax exempt, therefore you may receive tax benefits!
For more information please visit: www.yhalive.org on how you can donate and what can be donated. Thanks!
How to treat Shin Splints
Ever wonder what that dull ache that follows by a worsening pain is after you play sports or run? It is something that occurs due to forces placed on the shinbone and connective tissues from training or playing on hard surfaces. I remember back in the day when I ran track and cross country, it became a big problem for me. I didn’t know why it was happening or how to prevent or treat it. Here is a rundown on all the things you need to know for treating and preventing shin splints in the future. Michael Tran and Paul Tran, PharmD Candidate 2012, present the information in this video.
What are Shin Splints?
The most common cause is inflammation on the connective tissue on the tibia. This occurs due to the forces placed on the shinbone and the connective tissues from training on hard surfaces. Stress fractures may also be contributing to the pain which are very small hairline breaks in the lower leg bones.
What are the symptoms of shin splints?
Usually it begins as a dull ache followed by a gradually worsening pain.
1. Lumps and bumps when feeling around the inside of the shin bone.
2. Pain is felt when toes or foot is extended.
3. Mild swelling, tenderness, soreness or inflammation
4. Redness around the pain area.
5. Pain over the inside lower half of the shin.
6. After an exercise the pain returns
7. Painful when starting an exercise with the pain gradually easing.
How do you get shin splints?
1. Playing Basketball and Tennis (any sport that has frequent stop and go movements)
2. Running on a slanted or tilted surface
3. Bad worn out shoes
4. Training on hard surfaces
5. Your running technique is causing the shin splints, this may be due to overpronation or also known as flat feet.
Treatments and Prevention
Its something that is difficult to recover from but some techniques for treating of preventing Shin Splints are:
• Do stretches for the lower leg muscles. (Demonstrate one)
• Exercises where you point your toes towards your body or walk on your heels to strengthen muscles around your shins.
• Massage, ice, massage, ice (reduces inflammation and pain)
• Wear a shin sleeve lightly tape around the shins for support
• Get special shock absorbing insoles for your shoes.
• Make sure you have the right shoes, do not wear shoes that are overly old and replace them regularly when they are worn out.
• Get rest for the injury to fully heal.
• Apply some heat with a heat retainer or calf supporter after the shin splints starts healing. This will bring blood to the area and support the healing process.
• You can take over the counter pain relievers such as Ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin to reduce the inflammation and pain; however please consult a pharmacist or medical professional before self treating.
• Try strengthening your shin muscles by doing toe raises.
• Gradually work up to a higher level of exercise or sport play to reduce the impact on your shin bone and connective tissue.
• Physical Therapy
These are for good steps to consider when you are physically active playing sports or exercising. The best way to recover is to rest with minimal activity taking the steps above and it should go away in about 2 weeks with proper treatment.
Do not self treat and seek out medical assistance if:
• You have a fall or accident that caused the shin pain
• If you’ve tried all the previously mentioned remedies
• Your shin is hot and inflamed.
• When you are resting the pain still persists.
• Swelling keeps getting worse.
I hope this video has helped you. Thanks for watching and remember, eat your vegetables!
www.yhalive.org
www.yhalive.blogspot.com
www.youtube.com/youthhealth
www.youtube.com/youthhealth2
References:
UptoDate. Overview of running injuries of the lower extremity. Accessed Oct. 7, 2010.
Shin splints. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00407. Accessed Oct. 7, 2010.
Callahan L, et al. Overview of running injuries of the lower extremity. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Oct. 7, 2010.
Handout on health: Sports injuries. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Sports_Injuries/default.asp. Accessed Oct. 7, 2010.
Wilder RP, et al. Overuse injuries: tendinopathies, stress fractures, compartment syndrome, and shin splints. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2004;23:55-81.
How to do Dumbbell Bench Press
A great way to increase the pectoralis (chest) muscles. The traditional bench press is a great way to work out the chest muscles; however it is limited in free motion. The Dumbbell Bench Press works on different muscles that do not get any attention doing the traditional bench press. Enjoy!
Level: Intermediate
Muscles: Pectoralis, Triceps Brachii
Equipment: Bench + Dumbbell Weights
Step 1: Start with a weight that is manageable if this is your first time doing this exercise. Grab two dumbbells and while standing let them sit on your thigh muscles. Next sit down on one side of the bench, while having the dumbbell weights resting on your thighs.
Step 2: Next lie down on your back against the bench while lifting the weights into position of a bench press. Have your hands about shoulder width apart and push the dumbbell weights straight up as if you were doing a regular bench press.
Step 3: Lower the weights as far as shoulder mobility allows. Be careful with lowering too far as this can put a lot of stress on the shoulder joints.
Safety Tips:
1. Have a spotter if you are lifting a weight that is difficult for you.
2. If you lose control, immediately push the weights away from your torso and head and drop them on the ground.
3. If a weight is difficult to get into position, have a spotter help you get the dumbbell weights into position for the exercise.
4. Use your legs to help push the dumbbell weights into bench press position.
www.youtube.com/youthhealth
www.yhalive.org
www.yhalive.blogspot.com
www.youtube.com/youthhealth2
Disclaimer
We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur from people emulating what is seen in this video. Please take responsibility and care by only exercising to your specific limits.
How to do Diamond Pushups
Want to increase those triceps? This is a great home exercise to do to increase the size of your arm. Try it and leave a comment below!
Level: Intermediate
Muscles: Pectoralis, Triceps
Equipment: None
Instructions:
Step 1: Position yourself on the ground as if you were doing a regular pushup. Instead of having your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart, you want to bring both your hands together towards the center of your chest. Now try to form the shape of a diamond with both your index fingers and thumbs connecting from each hand. You want to also maintain a straight and rigid torso.
Step 2: Now all you have to do is lower your chest towards to ground slowly and push back up off the ground and repeat. You can make this exercise harder by elevating your feet with a bench or chair.
Safety Tips:
This exercise is stressful on the wrists. If you have bad wrists we recommend that you skip this exercise all together to avoid injury.
www.youtube.com/youthhealth
www.yhalive.org
www.yhalive.blogspot.com
www.youtube.com/youthhealth2
Disclaimer
We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur from people emulating what is seen in this video. Please take responsibility and care by only exercising to your specific limits.
Flu Shot Outtakes
These are outtakes from our video on Flu Shots. The original video can be watched at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGzy1OeCE1A
John Duong, Michael Tran, David Duong, and Paul Tran are featured in this video.
Please visit us at our main channel:
YouTube Channel
www.yhalive.org
www.yhalive.blogspot.com
How to do Bicycle Kicks
This video is how to do Bicycle Kicks. Dennis Tran is the demonstrator and Paul Tran is the narrator.
Step 1: Begin by lying down onto your back on the ground or mat. Lift your legs upward and have your thighs point towards the sky. Bend your knees to 90 degrees. Place your hands flat behind your ears.
Step 2: Next you want to try to alternate pumping your legs back and forth as if you were riding a bicycle. At the same time, try to rotate your torso from side to side utilizing your armpit as the arrow pointing toward the opposite knee.
Incorrect Method:
1. Forgetting to alternate legs and using the armpit as the arrow pointing at the opposite knee.
2. Do not pull on your neck with your hands. This may cause a strain on the neck.
www.youtube.com/youthhealth
www.youtube.com/youthhealth2
www.yhalive.org
www.yhalive.blogspot.com
Disclaimer:
We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur from people emulating what is seen in this video. Please take responsibility and care by only exercising to your specific limits.
How to Treat Allergies (Hay Fever)
Millions of people all around the world are plagued by allergies of some sort. There are many ways to combat the symptoms or even prevent allergies from even occurring. It can also be life threatening for those who are severely allergic to a specific substance. This video provides information on how to treat Allergic Rhinitis also known as Hay Fever with non-pharmacological treatments as well as over the counter medications. It also covers information on how to be tested to determine what may be causing your allergies. Paul Tran, PharmD Candidate 2012, presents the information in this video.
www.yhalive.org
www.yhalive.blogspot.com