1. The actual tasks you completed: Presented to the client
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): We are done!!!!!!!
3. The lessons you learned: It was actually really fun to sit in the presentation and break down everything we did. The client were impressed, and I think we gave them great advice and steps to take from here. We told them that they could possibly go forward with making the apple press, but only if they alter their product a little bit, so that they can fit a market. Right now they are between to markets. I enjoyed this project, because we really had to get down and dirty with doing research.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Group Project 7.10.10
1. The actual tasks you completed: We prepared for the our presentation, and made final adjustments to our write-up.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Great, we feel ready to present.
3. The lessons you learned: I learned to pay attention to details. They really make a difference. Even though everybody had read our paper, as I went back through a 2nd time I found a bunch of very large errors. Often you read it and maybe are not fully comprehending it, so it is important to stay focused and edit it so that the client doesn’t have to wonder what we were trying to convey.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Great, we feel ready to present.
3. The lessons you learned: I learned to pay attention to details. They really make a difference. Even though everybody had read our paper, as I went back through a 2nd time I found a bunch of very large errors. Often you read it and maybe are not fully comprehending it, so it is important to stay focused and edit it so that the client doesn’t have to wonder what we were trying to convey.
7.10.10 Celiac's Disease and Exercise
1. The actual tasks you completed: I researched Celiac disease and how exercise can help it.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was a tough topic. Because exercise can’t directly impact the disease nor prevent the disease it was tough to find information. Though there is information on other disease that may be a result of celiac disease.
3. The lessons you learned: Exercise is important, while you have celiac disease. The disease can often lead to malnutrition. Because the body doesn’t receive the nutritent that it needs from food. This is important to consider, especially because of calcium. Often time the bones become weaker, because they do not have the calcium and vitamin D that they need. So it is important to do weight baring exercise that will help to increase bone density. Exercise would include: Walking, run, elliptical, ect. Water exercise is good, but not the best, because your body doesn’t receive the weight on its bones. High impact exercise could be very bad if you have weak bones.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was a tough topic. Because exercise can’t directly impact the disease nor prevent the disease it was tough to find information. Though there is information on other disease that may be a result of celiac disease.
3. The lessons you learned: Exercise is important, while you have celiac disease. The disease can often lead to malnutrition. Because the body doesn’t receive the nutritent that it needs from food. This is important to consider, especially because of calcium. Often time the bones become weaker, because they do not have the calcium and vitamin D that they need. So it is important to do weight baring exercise that will help to increase bone density. Exercise would include: Walking, run, elliptical, ect. Water exercise is good, but not the best, because your body doesn’t receive the weight on its bones. High impact exercise could be very bad if you have weak bones.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
July 3, Personal Post Arthritis
1) The actual tasks you completed: Researched exercising with arthritis.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Great, I gathered a lot of information on arthritis and exercise.
The lessons you learned: It is important to exercise when you have arthritis. Because it reduces pains in joints. You should do exercises that allow your joints to use their full range of motion. This will benefit a arthritic patient greatly. You should exercise if your joints are burning. This means that they are swollen and exercise will only cause more pain. There are obviously exercises that are better than others, things such as stretching exercises like yoga are very good, also water aerobics. It is good to build muscle mass. Water aerobics is a good way to start because of the ease of moving in a pool.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Great, I gathered a lot of information on arthritis and exercise.
The lessons you learned: It is important to exercise when you have arthritis. Because it reduces pains in joints. You should do exercises that allow your joints to use their full range of motion. This will benefit a arthritic patient greatly. You should exercise if your joints are burning. This means that they are swollen and exercise will only cause more pain. There are obviously exercises that are better than others, things such as stretching exercises like yoga are very good, also water aerobics. It is good to build muscle mass. Water aerobics is a good way to start because of the ease of moving in a pool.
July 3 Group Post
1. The actual tasks you completed: I was suppose to proof read our paper, and make sure it was all written so that it sounded like the same person wrote the whole paper.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Great, I had to have it done relatively quickly so everybody else could proofread the entire paper. It was good.
3. The lessons you learned: To be efficient and how important it is to explain directions at the beginning for things such as what person to write the paper in. This could have saved a lot of time. You have to think of the end, and the results you want, so that you can make sure you are on the right track as you go along.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Great, I had to have it done relatively quickly so everybody else could proofread the entire paper. It was good.
3. The lessons you learned: To be efficient and how important it is to explain directions at the beginning for things such as what person to write the paper in. This could have saved a lot of time. You have to think of the end, and the results you want, so that you can make sure you are on the right track as you go along.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Group Project 6/26/10 Competitors
1. The actual tasks you completed: We had to just fill out a chart about the competitors in the apple press industry.
2.The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Good, I thought it was a little frustrating because we were all doing the same project, so I felt that it was kind of a waste of time, and that we could have done something more productive this week.
3. The lessons you learned: It was an easy week, because we had all the information already researched. WE just put it into a chart so that I would be easy to read. I guess this is an important thing, presentation is very important especially to clients so that they can understand your findings.
2.The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): Good, I thought it was a little frustrating because we were all doing the same project, so I felt that it was kind of a waste of time, and that we could have done something more productive this week.
3. The lessons you learned: It was an easy week, because we had all the information already researched. WE just put it into a chart so that I would be easy to read. I guess this is an important thing, presentation is very important especially to clients so that they can understand your findings.
Personal Project 6/26/10 Diabetes
. The actual tasks you completed: I research diabetes, and how exercise can effect diabetes.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was very informative, because I virtually knew nothing about diabetes.
3. The lessons you learned: I major problem with diabetics is blood circulation. They often have problems with their feet and hands. But exercise helps in the circulation of blood which also reduces the risk of heart disease. Adrenaline and other hormones can interact with insulin so this is something that has to be watched and talking to doctor is important because you may need different medication. You shouldn’t exercise if your blood sugar is about 250 mg/dL and your ketones are positive, this is an indication that you’re there is already a lack of insulin in your body. It lowers blood glucose, lowers fatty acid levels in your blood, and reduces the workload of your pancreas. And, unless you are on a medication that can cause hypoglycemia, physical activity won't cause your blood glucose level to fall below normal the way some other diabetes treatments may. When you have diabetes, the sugar builds up in your blood instead of moving into the cells. Too much sugar in the blood can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease and damage to the nerves and kidneys.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was very informative, because I virtually knew nothing about diabetes.
3. The lessons you learned: I major problem with diabetics is blood circulation. They often have problems with their feet and hands. But exercise helps in the circulation of blood which also reduces the risk of heart disease. Adrenaline and other hormones can interact with insulin so this is something that has to be watched and talking to doctor is important because you may need different medication. You shouldn’t exercise if your blood sugar is about 250 mg/dL and your ketones are positive, this is an indication that you’re there is already a lack of insulin in your body. It lowers blood glucose, lowers fatty acid levels in your blood, and reduces the workload of your pancreas. And, unless you are on a medication that can cause hypoglycemia, physical activity won't cause your blood glucose level to fall below normal the way some other diabetes treatments may. When you have diabetes, the sugar builds up in your blood instead of moving into the cells. Too much sugar in the blood can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease and damage to the nerves and kidneys.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Personal Project 6/19/10 Osteoporosis
1) The actual tasks you completed: I researched osteoporosis and exercises that you can do with it.
2) The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was great I learned a lot of things about prevention, and exercising with it. I feel like I made some good progress to being valuable to a future employer because of understanding the limitations of this disease.
3) The lessons you learned: I learned that for the most part this is a preventive disease. With eating right, exercise, working out, ect. for the most part you can prevent this or prevent the disease from becoming bad.
When you do have osteoporis the way you exercise does need to change because of how easily you can frature a bone. But there are four main parts: cardio, weights, and flexibility. Something that I thought was interesting is that it is good to do weight bearing exercise like walking or the eliptical. Even though swimming is good on your joints it isn't the best eexerise if you have osteporsis becuaes you are not having to bear your weight and strenghen your bones.
2) The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was great I learned a lot of things about prevention, and exercising with it. I feel like I made some good progress to being valuable to a future employer because of understanding the limitations of this disease.
3) The lessons you learned: I learned that for the most part this is a preventive disease. With eating right, exercise, working out, ect. for the most part you can prevent this or prevent the disease from becoming bad.
When you do have osteoporis the way you exercise does need to change because of how easily you can frature a bone. But there are four main parts: cardio, weights, and flexibility. Something that I thought was interesting is that it is good to do weight bearing exercise like walking or the eliptical. Even though swimming is good on your joints it isn't the best eexerise if you have osteporsis becuaes you are not having to bear your weight and strenghen your bones.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Group Project 6.19.20 SWOT of Correll
1) The actual tasks you completed: I did a SWOT anaylsis of Correll Apple Presses, and I had to find out a little information about 5 different companies apples presses.
2) The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This assignment went great. I was able to get a lot of information, and Cider Bob was very willin got help me out. I felt like I had a great SWOT for his company. Though since I got most of my information from him I do see a little bit of a bias. The second part of gathering information from 5 different companies has been challenging. First of all sometimes it is hard to get a hold of companies. I think it is because I am just doing research so I am not a top priority for many of these companies. Second, many of them a small businesses so they do not have the staff to gather the information that I need.
3) The lessons you learned? People are willing to help. Even though this is Cider Bob's lively hood he was very willing to share and help me out as much as possible. But on the other hand a lot of companies are very closed about what is going on within their companies, which is expected.
2) The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This assignment went great. I was able to get a lot of information, and Cider Bob was very willin got help me out. I felt like I had a great SWOT for his company. Though since I got most of my information from him I do see a little bit of a bias. The second part of gathering information from 5 different companies has been challenging. First of all sometimes it is hard to get a hold of companies. I think it is because I am just doing research so I am not a top priority for many of these companies. Second, many of them a small businesses so they do not have the staff to gather the information that I need.
3) The lessons you learned? People are willing to help. Even though this is Cider Bob's lively hood he was very willing to share and help me out as much as possible. But on the other hand a lot of companies are very closed about what is going on within their companies, which is expected.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Personal Project (Effects of Asprin) 6.12.10
1) The actual tasks you completed: I researched aspirin. I wanted to understand why it is recommended to take. I also wanted to get an idea of how much to take and the benefits of taking aspirin, along with the side effects.
2) The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was good for the purpose in knowing that if I were helping somebody who has high blood pressure, heart disease, has had a heart attack or is at high risk of having a heart attack, I can understand what other preventive care they are taking and the effects that maybe having on their body while working out or just their over all wellness.
3) The lessons you learned: I learned that aspirin can:
Prevent a first and second heart attack
Reduce heart disease risk
For women younger than 65, aspirin can:
Prevent a first stroke
Prevent a second heart attack
Reduce heart disease risk
For women 65 and older, aspirin can:
Prevent a first and second heart attack
Prevent a first stroke
Reduce heart disease risk
The risk of bleeding with daily aspirin therapy, however, is about the same in both sexes.
Should you take a daily aspirin?
Whether you need daily aspirin therapy depends on your risk of heart disease and stroke. Risk factors for a heart attack or stroke include:
Smoking tobacco
High blood pressure — a systolic pressure of 140 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher
Total cholesterol level of 240 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) — 6.22 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) — or higher
Low-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol level of 130 mg/dL (3.37 mmol/L) or higher
Lack of exercise
Diabetes
Stress
Having more than two alcoholic drinks a day for men, one drink a day for women
Family history of a stroke or heart attack
If you've had a heart attack or stroke, chances are your doctor has talked to you about taking aspirin to prevent a second occurrence.
If you have strong risk factors, but have not had a heart attack or stroke, you may also benefit from taking an aspirin every day. First, you'll want to discuss with your doctor whether you have any conditions that make taking aspirin dangerous for you.
Should you avoid daily aspirin therapy if you have another health condition?
You shouldn't take a daily aspirin if you have some health conditions that could increase your risk of bleeding or other complications. These conditions include:
A bleeding or clotting disorder (bleeding easily)
Asthma
Stomach ulcers
Heart failure
You do not need to take a regular size aspirin. In fact you shouldn't because most likely the side effects of stomach and intestine problems would probably out weigh other possible conditions you could have or develop without taking aspirin. Very low doses of aspirin — 75 milligrams (mg), which is less than a standard baby aspirin — can be effective.
The benefits of aspirin go beyond the cardiovascular system. There is solid evidence that aspirin slows the progression of colon cancer, and some preliminary data suggests that regular aspirin use may prevent certain cancers from occurring at all," says Fendrick. "Also population-based studies report that an aspirin a day will either slow the progression or even prevent dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease," he continues.
2) The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was good for the purpose in knowing that if I were helping somebody who has high blood pressure, heart disease, has had a heart attack or is at high risk of having a heart attack, I can understand what other preventive care they are taking and the effects that maybe having on their body while working out or just their over all wellness.
3) The lessons you learned: I learned that aspirin can:
Prevent a first and second heart attack
Reduce heart disease risk
For women younger than 65, aspirin can:
Prevent a first stroke
Prevent a second heart attack
Reduce heart disease risk
For women 65 and older, aspirin can:
Prevent a first and second heart attack
Prevent a first stroke
Reduce heart disease risk
The risk of bleeding with daily aspirin therapy, however, is about the same in both sexes.
Should you take a daily aspirin?
Whether you need daily aspirin therapy depends on your risk of heart disease and stroke. Risk factors for a heart attack or stroke include:
Smoking tobacco
High blood pressure — a systolic pressure of 140 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher
Total cholesterol level of 240 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) — 6.22 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) — or higher
Low-density lipoprotein ("bad") cholesterol level of 130 mg/dL (3.37 mmol/L) or higher
Lack of exercise
Diabetes
Stress
Having more than two alcoholic drinks a day for men, one drink a day for women
Family history of a stroke or heart attack
If you've had a heart attack or stroke, chances are your doctor has talked to you about taking aspirin to prevent a second occurrence.
If you have strong risk factors, but have not had a heart attack or stroke, you may also benefit from taking an aspirin every day. First, you'll want to discuss with your doctor whether you have any conditions that make taking aspirin dangerous for you.
Should you avoid daily aspirin therapy if you have another health condition?
You shouldn't take a daily aspirin if you have some health conditions that could increase your risk of bleeding or other complications. These conditions include:
A bleeding or clotting disorder (bleeding easily)
Asthma
Stomach ulcers
Heart failure
You do not need to take a regular size aspirin. In fact you shouldn't because most likely the side effects of stomach and intestine problems would probably out weigh other possible conditions you could have or develop without taking aspirin. Very low doses of aspirin — 75 milligrams (mg), which is less than a standard baby aspirin — can be effective.
The benefits of aspirin go beyond the cardiovascular system. There is solid evidence that aspirin slows the progression of colon cancer, and some preliminary data suggests that regular aspirin use may prevent certain cancers from occurring at all," says Fendrick. "Also population-based studies report that an aspirin a day will either slow the progression or even prevent dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease," he continues.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Indvidual Project 6/2/10 Marketing to Baby Boomers
The actual tasks you completed: I studied methods that are currently working to market to baby boomers.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was great because much of my learning has been on health issues that baby boomers have. So this was interesting to see how marketing is working for this age group.
The lessons you learned: I found this very interesting, because baby boomers are getting their information almost the same way as generation x and Y. The only difference is the actual campaigns. I read of examples such as Dove where they have done a "real woman's campaign." So the focus is not on youth or on being skinny. The focus is on being beautiful no matter your age. It is quite inspiring. Their sales have gone up 3% since launching the campaign, which is great for a company that sells soap! Also, baby boomers perceive themselves as young. They do not think they are 20, but they defiantly do not think that they need to sit around crocheting. They see the world as many opportunities that they still need to experience. Baby boomers have become very internet savvy so internet marketing works the same for them as it does for younger generations.
Here is some interesting research:
• The baby boomer generation is deeply engaged with everything the Internet has to offer — they email, use search engines, shop, research, download...but when it comes to channels like social media, they can be a bit elusive.
http://www.marketingtobabyboomersonline.com/index.html?keyphrase=marketing+to+baby+boomers&lid=565289000&c=563680405&provider=google
• At more than 100 million strong, baby boomer and senior customers (born before 1965) are the single largest consumer group in America, and they are the wealthiest, best educated and most sophisticated of purchasers. With more disposable income than any population in America, they are, in fact, the New Customer Majority. the key to capturing and keeping these rapidly growing lucrative segments is a better understanding of their values and how their behavior, buying motivators and satisfaction needs change as they get older. http://www.comingofage.com/
• Fewer than 20% say they see themselves stopping work altogether as they age, according to a recent Merrill Lynch & Co. (MER ) survey of boomers. Of those who plan to keep working at least part-time, 67% said they'll do so to stay mentally active, and 57% said to stay physically active. People now in their 50s may well work longer than any previous generation, with more than 60% of men age 60 to 64 expected to be in the workforce in 2012, up from about 54% in 1992, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yes, our culture worships youth. But that doesn't mean boomers fantasize about being 20 again. In fact, that assumption has caused some notable marketing mishaps. In 2001, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. began running ads featuring people in their twenties grooving to indie rock music. It turned out those ads alienated the 40-to-55-year-old customers Mitsubishi coveted. Much to the carmaker's dismay, in two years the average age of its buyers had dropped to about 35 from 40. That's bad news because 40-to-55-year-olds tend to have better credit scores and buy more expensive cars than 20-to-35-year-olds. Mitsubishi retooled the ads, casting fortyish actors. "We literally had existing, valuable customers who were dropping us from consideration because they said they no longer saw themselves in our brand," says former Mitsubishi marketing chief Ian Beavis, now head of marketing at Kia Motors America Inc. Even cosmetics marketing, which has most adamantly equated beauty with youth, is starting to change. Procter & Gamble Co.'s (PG ) Cover Girl brand, where women older than 55 account for about 20% of sales, has just launched its first line of makeup aimed at older women. The name of the product, Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Makeup, hints that advancing age can be pretty. And while ads still show a stunningly gorgeous face, that face belongs to an older woman: 51-year old former supermodel Christie Brinkley. Cover Girl marketing head Anne Martin is betting that bringing back Brinkley, who represented the brand for two decades until 1996, will help Cover Girl recapture boomer women who were customers in the 1970s and '80s. Like many of today's fiftyish consumers, Brinkley is known for being energetic and active. "She represents the new 50-year-old," says Martin.
33% of consumers older than 50 agree that it's "risky" to buy an unfamiliar brand. That's less than the 36% of respondents aged 16 to 34 and only a little more than the 30% of people aged 35 to 49 who agree with that notion. In some categories, older consumers are even more willing to brand-hop than younger ones. According to a 2004 survey by Leo J. Shapiro & Associates LLC for DSN Retailing Today, 48% of shoppers aged 50 to 59 said they would probably switch brands of consumer electronics, compared with 40% of all respondents. And 56% of people in this group would try another brand of health-and-beauty product, more than the 51% figure overall.
"This group grew up in a time when novelty and experimentation were higher on the priority list than during the prior generation," says Yankelovich President J. Walker Smith.
Health issues weigh heavily on the mind of the 50-year-old boomer. The top concern about retirement in a MetLife Inc. (MET ) survey was "becoming sick," with 31% of respondents citing that issue. Drug companies, of course, have always tried to cash in on the health concerns of older consumers. Now other kinds of companies are joining in.
But catering to health worries isn't as easy as it looks. Long known for Corn Flakes and sugary kiddie cereals, Kellogg Co. (K ) in Battle Creek, Mich., in the late 1990s launched its "Smart Start" line, designed for older grownups. But it languished for years because the packaging, marketing, and product itself weren't aggressive enough in promoting specific health benefits. "The marketing and ads were generic in the way [they] talked about vitality and vitamins," says Mark Baynes, a senior vice-president for marketing. Last year, Kellogg set out to relaunch the line. Inside the company, staffers used the term "successful aging" as a rallying point.
This time around, Kellogg wanted to target older, health-conscious boomers who increasingly see themselves as amateur nutritionists. The revamped line includes three varieties: "antioxidant," "soy protein," and "healthy heart." Each pinpoints specific health claims. The front of the box from the antioxidant line, for instance, says the product can "help support a healthy immune system."
Kellogg doesn't soft-pedal the message. One ad says, for example, that "more and more women are hospitalized for heart disease." Kellogg figures its audience can handle the no-nonsense tone. "They're more educated on the health risks, and if they have a second life to fulfill, they have to take control," says Baynes. Since the relaunch early this year, Smart Start sales have risen 48% from a year ago, while sales for cereals as a group slipped 0.2%, according to Information Resources.
It's clear that the boomers are more comfortable with their age than marketers give them credit for. "It'll be cool to be gray," says consultant Meredith. Once companies pick up on that, they'll start to see green amid the silvery tones.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was great because much of my learning has been on health issues that baby boomers have. So this was interesting to see how marketing is working for this age group.
The lessons you learned: I found this very interesting, because baby boomers are getting their information almost the same way as generation x and Y. The only difference is the actual campaigns. I read of examples such as Dove where they have done a "real woman's campaign." So the focus is not on youth or on being skinny. The focus is on being beautiful no matter your age. It is quite inspiring. Their sales have gone up 3% since launching the campaign, which is great for a company that sells soap! Also, baby boomers perceive themselves as young. They do not think they are 20, but they defiantly do not think that they need to sit around crocheting. They see the world as many opportunities that they still need to experience. Baby boomers have become very internet savvy so internet marketing works the same for them as it does for younger generations.
Here is some interesting research:
• The baby boomer generation is deeply engaged with everything the Internet has to offer — they email, use search engines, shop, research, download...but when it comes to channels like social media, they can be a bit elusive.
http://www.marketingtobabyboomersonline.com/index.html?keyphrase=marketing+to+baby+boomers&lid=565289000&c=563680405&provider=google
• At more than 100 million strong, baby boomer and senior customers (born before 1965) are the single largest consumer group in America, and they are the wealthiest, best educated and most sophisticated of purchasers. With more disposable income than any population in America, they are, in fact, the New Customer Majority. the key to capturing and keeping these rapidly growing lucrative segments is a better understanding of their values and how their behavior, buying motivators and satisfaction needs change as they get older. http://www.comingofage.com/
• Fewer than 20% say they see themselves stopping work altogether as they age, according to a recent Merrill Lynch & Co. (MER ) survey of boomers. Of those who plan to keep working at least part-time, 67% said they'll do so to stay mentally active, and 57% said to stay physically active. People now in their 50s may well work longer than any previous generation, with more than 60% of men age 60 to 64 expected to be in the workforce in 2012, up from about 54% in 1992, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yes, our culture worships youth. But that doesn't mean boomers fantasize about being 20 again. In fact, that assumption has caused some notable marketing mishaps. In 2001, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. began running ads featuring people in their twenties grooving to indie rock music. It turned out those ads alienated the 40-to-55-year-old customers Mitsubishi coveted. Much to the carmaker's dismay, in two years the average age of its buyers had dropped to about 35 from 40. That's bad news because 40-to-55-year-olds tend to have better credit scores and buy more expensive cars than 20-to-35-year-olds. Mitsubishi retooled the ads, casting fortyish actors. "We literally had existing, valuable customers who were dropping us from consideration because they said they no longer saw themselves in our brand," says former Mitsubishi marketing chief Ian Beavis, now head of marketing at Kia Motors America Inc. Even cosmetics marketing, which has most adamantly equated beauty with youth, is starting to change. Procter & Gamble Co.'s (PG ) Cover Girl brand, where women older than 55 account for about 20% of sales, has just launched its first line of makeup aimed at older women. The name of the product, Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Makeup, hints that advancing age can be pretty. And while ads still show a stunningly gorgeous face, that face belongs to an older woman: 51-year old former supermodel Christie Brinkley. Cover Girl marketing head Anne Martin is betting that bringing back Brinkley, who represented the brand for two decades until 1996, will help Cover Girl recapture boomer women who were customers in the 1970s and '80s. Like many of today's fiftyish consumers, Brinkley is known for being energetic and active. "She represents the new 50-year-old," says Martin.
33% of consumers older than 50 agree that it's "risky" to buy an unfamiliar brand. That's less than the 36% of respondents aged 16 to 34 and only a little more than the 30% of people aged 35 to 49 who agree with that notion. In some categories, older consumers are even more willing to brand-hop than younger ones. According to a 2004 survey by Leo J. Shapiro & Associates LLC for DSN Retailing Today, 48% of shoppers aged 50 to 59 said they would probably switch brands of consumer electronics, compared with 40% of all respondents. And 56% of people in this group would try another brand of health-and-beauty product, more than the 51% figure overall.
"This group grew up in a time when novelty and experimentation were higher on the priority list than during the prior generation," says Yankelovich President J. Walker Smith.
Health issues weigh heavily on the mind of the 50-year-old boomer. The top concern about retirement in a MetLife Inc. (MET ) survey was "becoming sick," with 31% of respondents citing that issue. Drug companies, of course, have always tried to cash in on the health concerns of older consumers. Now other kinds of companies are joining in.
But catering to health worries isn't as easy as it looks. Long known for Corn Flakes and sugary kiddie cereals, Kellogg Co. (K ) in Battle Creek, Mich., in the late 1990s launched its "Smart Start" line, designed for older grownups. But it languished for years because the packaging, marketing, and product itself weren't aggressive enough in promoting specific health benefits. "The marketing and ads were generic in the way [they] talked about vitality and vitamins," says Mark Baynes, a senior vice-president for marketing. Last year, Kellogg set out to relaunch the line. Inside the company, staffers used the term "successful aging" as a rallying point.
This time around, Kellogg wanted to target older, health-conscious boomers who increasingly see themselves as amateur nutritionists. The revamped line includes three varieties: "antioxidant," "soy protein," and "healthy heart." Each pinpoints specific health claims. The front of the box from the antioxidant line, for instance, says the product can "help support a healthy immune system."
Kellogg doesn't soft-pedal the message. One ad says, for example, that "more and more women are hospitalized for heart disease." Kellogg figures its audience can handle the no-nonsense tone. "They're more educated on the health risks, and if they have a second life to fulfill, they have to take control," says Baynes. Since the relaunch early this year, Smart Start sales have risen 48% from a year ago, while sales for cereals as a group slipped 0.2%, according to Information Resources.
It's clear that the boomers are more comfortable with their age than marketers give them credit for. "It'll be cool to be gray," says consultant Meredith. Once companies pick up on that, they'll start to see green amid the silvery tones.
Group Post 6/5/10 Secondary Competition
The actual tasks you completed: I researched competitors and made it into a simple easy chart for our client to look at. I also had to call competitors to get some information from them.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): So far so good. It is hard to contact competitors and try to convince them to give you information about their company. I don't think if I was them that I would easily hand out that information. The chart that I have made will be very good for the client. Becuase it is very easy to read and understand.
The lessons you learned: I have come up with a couple of suggestions for your client. They need to create a cheaper and lighter product. Currently their product weighs over a 100 lbs. That is so heavy especially if you have to move your apple press and store it. I have seen a couple of apple presses that are pretty heavy, but they have wheels on them. So that would be my second suggestion. Also, they need to reduce their price. Their price is pretty hefty for competitors.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): So far so good. It is hard to contact competitors and try to convince them to give you information about their company. I don't think if I was them that I would easily hand out that information. The chart that I have made will be very good for the client. Becuase it is very easy to read and understand.
The lessons you learned: I have come up with a couple of suggestions for your client. They need to create a cheaper and lighter product. Currently their product weighs over a 100 lbs. That is so heavy especially if you have to move your apple press and store it. I have seen a couple of apple presses that are pretty heavy, but they have wheels on them. So that would be my second suggestion. Also, they need to reduce their price. Their price is pretty hefty for competitors.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Individual Project 5/29/10 High Blood Pressure
The actual tasks you completed: I researched information about lowering blood pressure. And holy cow there is a lot of information about this. Becuase it is such a huge issue. Heart disease is the leading causes of deaths, and having high blood pressure adds to the strain on the heart.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was great, because I was able to find so much information about preventing the disease and dealing with it while you have it. The great thing is often high blood pressure can be reversed through exercise and if needed medication.
The lessons you learned:
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases your chance (or risk) for getting heart disease and/or kidney disease, and for having a stroke. It is especially dangerous because it often has no warning signs or symptoms. Regardless of race, age, or gender, anyone can develop high blood pressure. It is estimated that one in every four American adults has high blood pressure. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime. You can prevent and control high blood pressure by taking action.
In this section you will learn more about what high blood pressure is and what it does inside the body.
Heart Attack
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack. The arteries bring oxygen-carrying blood to the heart muscle. If the heart cannot get enough oxygen, chest pain, also known as "angina," can occur. If the flow of blood is blocked, a heart attack results.
Congestive Heart Failure
High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF is a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply the body's needs.
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
The causes of high blood pressure vary. Causes may include narrowing of the arteries, a greater than normal volume of blood, or the heart beating faster or more forcefully than it should. Any of these conditions will cause increased pressure against the artery walls. High blood pressure might also be caused by another medical problem. Most of the time, the cause is not known. Although high blood pressure usually cannot be cured, in most cases it can be prevented and controlled.
Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Lifestyle changes and natural remedies may help to control high blood pressure, but your doctor may also recommend medication to lower high blood pressure. It is important to work with your doctor, because untreated high blood pressure may damage organs in the body and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, brain hemorrhage, kidney disease, and vision loss. See a drawing of a hypertensive heart.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): This was great, because I was able to find so much information about preventing the disease and dealing with it while you have it. The great thing is often high blood pressure can be reversed through exercise and if needed medication.
The lessons you learned:
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases your chance (or risk) for getting heart disease and/or kidney disease, and for having a stroke. It is especially dangerous because it often has no warning signs or symptoms. Regardless of race, age, or gender, anyone can develop high blood pressure. It is estimated that one in every four American adults has high blood pressure. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime. You can prevent and control high blood pressure by taking action.
In this section you will learn more about what high blood pressure is and what it does inside the body.
Heart Attack
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack. The arteries bring oxygen-carrying blood to the heart muscle. If the heart cannot get enough oxygen, chest pain, also known as "angina," can occur. If the flow of blood is blocked, a heart attack results.
Congestive Heart Failure
High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for congestive heart failure (CHF). CHF is a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply the body's needs.
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
The causes of high blood pressure vary. Causes may include narrowing of the arteries, a greater than normal volume of blood, or the heart beating faster or more forcefully than it should. Any of these conditions will cause increased pressure against the artery walls. High blood pressure might also be caused by another medical problem. Most of the time, the cause is not known. Although high blood pressure usually cannot be cured, in most cases it can be prevented and controlled.
Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Lifestyle changes and natural remedies may help to control high blood pressure, but your doctor may also recommend medication to lower high blood pressure. It is important to work with your doctor, because untreated high blood pressure may damage organs in the body and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, brain hemorrhage, kidney disease, and vision loss. See a drawing of a hypertensive heart.
5/29/10 Group Post Materials
The actual tasks you completed: This week I worked on finding information about materials that are used in making a cider press. I was to find out what kind of materials people preferred.
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): I made great materials. I found only two relevant materials which are wood and metal. I looked into the benefits of each type. I still have not discovered which material is preferred. Wood is defiantly traditional. I have posted on a few blogs of people who are in the wine/cider pressing industry asking what the advantages and disadvantages are of both. I am waiting to hear back from that.
The lessons you learned: I have learned a lot about thinking outside of the box. Because this industry is not big, I can't just look about metal presses. I do not find any information about why that material is used. I have looked up materials of small appliances to see why metal or wood is used for them. I have also looked up things about counter tops just to see why they are made of certain materials.
Below is some info I found:
Materials
1) Wood
Pros Cons
• Light material- easy to move
• Traditional • Could chip
• Soft woods give off flavor
• Hard to clean wood
• They need to be oiled and sealed
• Can become infested with insects.
• Wood presses are traditional because they are cheaper, and easier to transport.
• Soft woods give off flavor to the apple cider/juice, ie. pine wood. Oak is typically used because it is a hard wood. (Wood, 1)
• Wood can be tough to keep clean. It is especially hard to prevent bacteria from growing on it.
• Because wood absorbs water, it needs to be oiled and sealed occasionally. (Kitchen, 1)
• Can become infested with insects.
2) Metal
Pros Cons
• Steel does not absorb dirt;
• Steel appliances can be wiped down with a damp cloth and sanitized easily.
• Long life span
• Does not harbor germs
• Does not react with flavors at all
• Won’t chip or rust • Very heavy material and hard to move.
• Could give a metallic taste to apple cider.
• Electric grinders will grind fingers as easily as apples.
• Steel is a good product because it doesn’t absorb dirt; it also is easy to sanatize, because you can wipe it down with cleaners and a water. (Karimi, 1)
• Steel will last for many years because “it's also a rust-proof and stain-resistant material.” (Karimi, 1)
• Steel “resists bacteria and germs more effectively than wood or plastic surfaces.” (Karimi, 1)
• “Steel is one of the most hygienic surfaces available, so any foods that come into contact with the surface or material do not attract dirt or germs. Steel also does not react with any foods that may be used during meal preparation and cooking.” (Karimi, 1)
• “It won't chip or easily rust and it takes little seasoning.” (Stainless, 1)
• “Acidity: Remember that apple juice is pretty acidic with a pH between 3 and 5 so you want to avoid contact with iron, steel, galvanized steel and aluminum. While the connection between using aluminum cook ware and Alzheimer's disease has been pretty well disproven, prolonged contact could give a metallic taste to your cider. You don't want that, do you?” (Donaghue,1)
• Electric grinders will grind fingers as easily as apples. They also have electricity running through them and you will probably be outside, on the ground with wash water and apple juice all around so be careful. (Donaghue, 1)
The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s): I made great materials. I found only two relevant materials which are wood and metal. I looked into the benefits of each type. I still have not discovered which material is preferred. Wood is defiantly traditional. I have posted on a few blogs of people who are in the wine/cider pressing industry asking what the advantages and disadvantages are of both. I am waiting to hear back from that.
The lessons you learned: I have learned a lot about thinking outside of the box. Because this industry is not big, I can't just look about metal presses. I do not find any information about why that material is used. I have looked up materials of small appliances to see why metal or wood is used for them. I have also looked up things about counter tops just to see why they are made of certain materials.
Below is some info I found:
Materials
1) Wood
Pros Cons
• Light material- easy to move
• Traditional • Could chip
• Soft woods give off flavor
• Hard to clean wood
• They need to be oiled and sealed
• Can become infested with insects.
• Wood presses are traditional because they are cheaper, and easier to transport.
• Soft woods give off flavor to the apple cider/juice, ie. pine wood. Oak is typically used because it is a hard wood. (Wood, 1)
• Wood can be tough to keep clean. It is especially hard to prevent bacteria from growing on it.
• Because wood absorbs water, it needs to be oiled and sealed occasionally. (Kitchen, 1)
• Can become infested with insects.
2) Metal
Pros Cons
• Steel does not absorb dirt;
• Steel appliances can be wiped down with a damp cloth and sanitized easily.
• Long life span
• Does not harbor germs
• Does not react with flavors at all
• Won’t chip or rust • Very heavy material and hard to move.
• Could give a metallic taste to apple cider.
• Electric grinders will grind fingers as easily as apples.
• Steel is a good product because it doesn’t absorb dirt; it also is easy to sanatize, because you can wipe it down with cleaners and a water. (Karimi, 1)
• Steel will last for many years because “it's also a rust-proof and stain-resistant material.” (Karimi, 1)
• Steel “resists bacteria and germs more effectively than wood or plastic surfaces.” (Karimi, 1)
• “Steel is one of the most hygienic surfaces available, so any foods that come into contact with the surface or material do not attract dirt or germs. Steel also does not react with any foods that may be used during meal preparation and cooking.” (Karimi, 1)
• “It won't chip or easily rust and it takes little seasoning.” (Stainless, 1)
• “Acidity: Remember that apple juice is pretty acidic with a pH between 3 and 5 so you want to avoid contact with iron, steel, galvanized steel and aluminum. While the connection between using aluminum cook ware and Alzheimer's disease has been pretty well disproven, prolonged contact could give a metallic taste to your cider. You don't want that, do you?” (Donaghue,1)
• Electric grinders will grind fingers as easily as apples. They also have electricity running through them and you will probably be outside, on the ground with wash water and apple juice all around so be careful. (Donaghue, 1)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Health Industry Research (Personal Project for 5.22.10)
1. The actual tasks you completed: What got me going on this particular reasearch this week was reading an article in Forbes magazine about the people who have miraculously survivied cancer. The belief was that they got an inffection of some sort, which caused their immune systems to really kick into gear. Which in turn killed the infection along with killing the cancer. There is a lot of research about this currently. Many cancer patients are now being presecribed immunine system boosters. I researched how exercise benefits in preventing cancer and once you do have cancer.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome: I made good progress. It was interesting to me that certain types of cancer are almost cut in half through exercise.
3. The lessons you learned: I really enjoyed this topic. It was so facinating to me, and would be a great way to market to those who have cancer, or that cancer runs in their families.
Cancer Prevention Through Exercise
Can exercise beat cancer?
Simply keeping active as a teenager is the new hope in preventing breast cancer. Simon Crompton reports
“Some scary figures were released last week: the number of women with breast cancer has risen by 81 per cent in the past 33 years. Although breast cancer death rates are also falling, the statistics are deeply worrying for women, not least because scientists says that it’s hard to pin down the exact cause of the rise.
However, a more hopeful message will emerge at the National Cancer Research Institute Conference in Birmingham next week. The conference will hear that there is something women can do to reduce the risk of breast cancer: exercise.
Professor Leslie Bernstein, the chair in cancer research at the University of California, will draw on 20 years’ research into the effect of exercise on breast cancer rates and will conclude that young girls can significantly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer as they get older if they exercise regularly in their teens. And both pre-menopausal and post-menopausal adults can improve their odds of staying clear of the disease by keeping active.
Her research indicates that exercising over a lifetime seems to have the strongest protective effect; young women who exercise for just four hours a week over their entire reproductive years experience more than a 50 per cent reduction in breast cancer risk. But exercising in adolescence may be particularly crucial; another of her studies showed that breast cancer risk was reduced by 30 per cent among women who exercised for two hours or more every week during their teens. It all gives extra cause for concern over Britain’s couch-potato youth.”
(http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article662341.ece)
Cancer Active
DAILY light to medium exercise was of significant benefit to cancer patients. We had already seen a review from Bristol University of the top 50 studies in the world on exercise and cancer. This concluded that people who took exercise developed less cancers. And people with cancer who took exercise survived longer.
This ´longer survival´ was borne out in several specialist studies over the last 12 months. Women with breast cancer who do daily exercise survive 50 per cent longer, than women doing none appeared in three studies in Cancer Watch.
(http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=183)
What to Know with Exercising with Cancer?
Avoid Exercise if:
• Your hemoglobin is below 8.0 g/dl
• Your platelet count is less than 20,000 you may need to take special precautions.
• For servral hours before you have labaratory work done.
• Until the day after IV Chemotherapy.
• If you ever have a fever.
• If you have a new onset of pain.
(http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/PatientEd/Materials/PDFDocs/dis-cond/cancer/fatigue-exercise.pdf)
Exercise Helps Patients Beat Colorectal Cancer
By Katrina Woznicki, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today
Published: December 14, 2009
Reviewed by Dori F. Zaleznik, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston and
Dorothy Caputo, MA, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, Nurse Planne
Men with nonmetastatic colorectal cancer who exercised regularly were less than half as likely to die from the disease as sedentary patients, researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reported.
Patients whose exercise habits fell into the highest category showed a 53 percent lower colorectal cancer death rate (adjusted HR 0.47, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.92, P=0.002 for trend), and a 41 percent lower death rate overall (HR 0.59, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.86, P<0.001) than men who exercised the least
The benefits accrued regardless of patients' age, disease stage, body mass index, year of diagnosis, tumor location, and prediagnosis physical activity status, the researchers reported.
(http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ColonCancer/17526)
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome: I made good progress. It was interesting to me that certain types of cancer are almost cut in half through exercise.
3. The lessons you learned: I really enjoyed this topic. It was so facinating to me, and would be a great way to market to those who have cancer, or that cancer runs in their families.
Cancer Prevention Through Exercise
Can exercise beat cancer?
Simply keeping active as a teenager is the new hope in preventing breast cancer. Simon Crompton reports
“Some scary figures were released last week: the number of women with breast cancer has risen by 81 per cent in the past 33 years. Although breast cancer death rates are also falling, the statistics are deeply worrying for women, not least because scientists says that it’s hard to pin down the exact cause of the rise.
However, a more hopeful message will emerge at the National Cancer Research Institute Conference in Birmingham next week. The conference will hear that there is something women can do to reduce the risk of breast cancer: exercise.
Professor Leslie Bernstein, the chair in cancer research at the University of California, will draw on 20 years’ research into the effect of exercise on breast cancer rates and will conclude that young girls can significantly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer as they get older if they exercise regularly in their teens. And both pre-menopausal and post-menopausal adults can improve their odds of staying clear of the disease by keeping active.
Her research indicates that exercising over a lifetime seems to have the strongest protective effect; young women who exercise for just four hours a week over their entire reproductive years experience more than a 50 per cent reduction in breast cancer risk. But exercising in adolescence may be particularly crucial; another of her studies showed that breast cancer risk was reduced by 30 per cent among women who exercised for two hours or more every week during their teens. It all gives extra cause for concern over Britain’s couch-potato youth.”
(http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article662341.ece)
Cancer Active
DAILY light to medium exercise was of significant benefit to cancer patients. We had already seen a review from Bristol University of the top 50 studies in the world on exercise and cancer. This concluded that people who took exercise developed less cancers. And people with cancer who took exercise survived longer.
This ´longer survival´ was borne out in several specialist studies over the last 12 months. Women with breast cancer who do daily exercise survive 50 per cent longer, than women doing none appeared in three studies in Cancer Watch.
(http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=183)
What to Know with Exercising with Cancer?
Avoid Exercise if:
• Your hemoglobin is below 8.0 g/dl
• Your platelet count is less than 20,000 you may need to take special precautions.
• For servral hours before you have labaratory work done.
• Until the day after IV Chemotherapy.
• If you ever have a fever.
• If you have a new onset of pain.
(http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/PatientEd/Materials/PDFDocs/dis-cond/cancer/fatigue-exercise.pdf)
Exercise Helps Patients Beat Colorectal Cancer
By Katrina Woznicki, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today
Published: December 14, 2009
Reviewed by Dori F. Zaleznik, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston and
Dorothy Caputo, MA, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, Nurse Planne
Men with nonmetastatic colorectal cancer who exercised regularly were less than half as likely to die from the disease as sedentary patients, researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reported.
Patients whose exercise habits fell into the highest category showed a 53 percent lower colorectal cancer death rate (adjusted HR 0.47, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.92, P=0.002 for trend), and a 41 percent lower death rate overall (HR 0.59, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.86, P<0.001) than men who exercised the least
The benefits accrued regardless of patients' age, disease stage, body mass index, year of diagnosis, tumor location, and prediagnosis physical activity status, the researchers reported.
(http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ColonCancer/17526)
Group Research 5.22.10
1. The actual tasks you completed- I did a SWOT analysis.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s). This went fairly good. This is a hard industry to research, because there is not a particular company that is leading the market. Or even at that, it is not a huge market, so there is very little information on the industry.
3. The lessons you learned. I had to be creative in my research. I looked up companies that make fruit drinks, I looked up information about postage, and information about trends in apple production. I really had to think out of the box, this was a good challenge. Here is the information I found.
S.W.O.T. of the Apple Press Industry
Strengths Weaknesses
• Metal press
• Self reliant (only products from outside company are grinder and basket)
• A natural products/health conscience
• Double mill style • Fairly expensive piece of equipment.
• Narrow focus
Opportunities Threats
• Positive trends in online retailing
• Flattening of the world offers more opportunities throughout the world.
• Easy to enter the market
• Rising cost of postage within the shipping market
• Economy
Strengths:
• Metal press- most presses on the market are wood. Metal will not wilt, or break down over time. If a consumer is looking for a sturdy product this would be of great interest to them.
• All natural- because this produce would appeal to those who want to make their own apple juice it will appeal to people who are trying to be more earth friendly. This has the potential to be a part of the green/organic movement.
• Double Mill- in 1900’s this was most popular. This is traditional.
Weaknesses:
• Fairly expensive equipment- this equipment is fairly expensive, so those who are buying it would either really like to make their own apple juice, or they are going to make money by selling the apple juice.
• Narrow focus- if you don’t like apple juice this product would not be appealing.
Opportunities:
• Positive trends in online retailing- “US online retail reached $175 billion in 2007 and is projected to grow to $335 billion by 2012.” (Mulpuru,1)
• “This flattening of the world, where geography is being transformed by the Internet, is relevant to the wine business [apple business] in at least two ways. Number one is that with easier access to product, thanks to the Internet, I think we're going to actually see more and more demand for cult wines. I know that's counter to a lot of the current thinking, but as the globe gets smaller, somebody in New Delhi or Tokyo who wants a particular wine from Stags' Leap or Northstar will have access to it.” (Basler, 1) This means that there is a flattening in which consumers from all around the world who are looking into an apple press will be able to access the website, and see the product. People can price shop and see that they are getting according to the price.
• Apple consumption is one of the largest of the all fruits. “As of 2005 apples were the third most consumer fruit in the United States, first being bananas, second being melons.” (Granatstein, 1)
Threats:
• Easy to enter the market- there are currently very few barriers of entrance. There is the cost of manufacturing, and selling. Other than those two, anybody could enter the market.
• Rising cost of postage within the shipping market- the following chart displays the cost of shipping and the rising costs over the last 40 years. It is predicted to continue to increase.
Each Additional Ounce
September 14, 1975 10¢ 9¢ 7¢
December 31, 1975 13¢ 11¢ 9¢
May 29, 1978 15¢ 13¢ 10¢ "A" stamps
March 22, 1981 18¢ 17¢ 12¢ "B" stamps
November 1, 1981 20¢ 17¢ 13¢ "C" stamps
October 1, 1983 ZIP+4 is implemented
February 17, 1985 22¢ 17¢ 14¢ "D" stamps
April 3, 1988 25¢ 20¢ 15¢ "E" stamps
February 3, 1991 29¢ 23¢ 19¢ "F" stamps
January 1, 1995 32¢ 23¢ 20¢ "G" stamps
January 10, 1999 33¢ 22¢ 20¢ "H" stamps
January 7, 2001 34¢ 21¢ 20¢ Nondenominated stamps
July 1, 2001 34¢ 23¢ 21¢
June 30, 2002 37¢ 23¢ 23¢ Flag and Antique Toy stamps
January 8, 2006 39¢ 24¢ 24¢
May 14, 2007 41¢ 17¢ 26¢
May 12, 2008 42¢ 17¢ 27¢
May 11, 2009 44¢ 17¢ 28¢
(Dart, 1)
• Economy – the economy has an effect on every industry from large corporations to the smallest business. US consumption has decreased, and therefore, “extra” goods are the last things consumers buy.
2. The progress you made toward your desired outcome(s). This went fairly good. This is a hard industry to research, because there is not a particular company that is leading the market. Or even at that, it is not a huge market, so there is very little information on the industry.
3. The lessons you learned. I had to be creative in my research. I looked up companies that make fruit drinks, I looked up information about postage, and information about trends in apple production. I really had to think out of the box, this was a good challenge. Here is the information I found.
S.W.O.T. of the Apple Press Industry
Strengths Weaknesses
• Metal press
• Self reliant (only products from outside company are grinder and basket)
• A natural products/health conscience
• Double mill style • Fairly expensive piece of equipment.
• Narrow focus
Opportunities Threats
• Positive trends in online retailing
• Flattening of the world offers more opportunities throughout the world.
• Easy to enter the market
• Rising cost of postage within the shipping market
• Economy
Strengths:
• Metal press- most presses on the market are wood. Metal will not wilt, or break down over time. If a consumer is looking for a sturdy product this would be of great interest to them.
• All natural- because this produce would appeal to those who want to make their own apple juice it will appeal to people who are trying to be more earth friendly. This has the potential to be a part of the green/organic movement.
• Double Mill- in 1900’s this was most popular. This is traditional.
Weaknesses:
• Fairly expensive equipment- this equipment is fairly expensive, so those who are buying it would either really like to make their own apple juice, or they are going to make money by selling the apple juice.
• Narrow focus- if you don’t like apple juice this product would not be appealing.
Opportunities:
• Positive trends in online retailing- “US online retail reached $175 billion in 2007 and is projected to grow to $335 billion by 2012.” (Mulpuru,1)
• “This flattening of the world, where geography is being transformed by the Internet, is relevant to the wine business [apple business] in at least two ways. Number one is that with easier access to product, thanks to the Internet, I think we're going to actually see more and more demand for cult wines. I know that's counter to a lot of the current thinking, but as the globe gets smaller, somebody in New Delhi or Tokyo who wants a particular wine from Stags' Leap or Northstar will have access to it.” (Basler, 1) This means that there is a flattening in which consumers from all around the world who are looking into an apple press will be able to access the website, and see the product. People can price shop and see that they are getting according to the price.
• Apple consumption is one of the largest of the all fruits. “As of 2005 apples were the third most consumer fruit in the United States, first being bananas, second being melons.” (Granatstein, 1)
Threats:
• Easy to enter the market- there are currently very few barriers of entrance. There is the cost of manufacturing, and selling. Other than those two, anybody could enter the market.
• Rising cost of postage within the shipping market- the following chart displays the cost of shipping and the rising costs over the last 40 years. It is predicted to continue to increase.
Each Additional Ounce
September 14, 1975 10¢ 9¢ 7¢
December 31, 1975 13¢ 11¢ 9¢
May 29, 1978 15¢ 13¢ 10¢ "A" stamps
March 22, 1981 18¢ 17¢ 12¢ "B" stamps
November 1, 1981 20¢ 17¢ 13¢ "C" stamps
October 1, 1983 ZIP+4 is implemented
February 17, 1985 22¢ 17¢ 14¢ "D" stamps
April 3, 1988 25¢ 20¢ 15¢ "E" stamps
February 3, 1991 29¢ 23¢ 19¢ "F" stamps
January 1, 1995 32¢ 23¢ 20¢ "G" stamps
January 10, 1999 33¢ 22¢ 20¢ "H" stamps
January 7, 2001 34¢ 21¢ 20¢ Nondenominated stamps
July 1, 2001 34¢ 23¢ 21¢
June 30, 2002 37¢ 23¢ 23¢ Flag and Antique Toy stamps
January 8, 2006 39¢ 24¢ 24¢
May 14, 2007 41¢ 17¢ 26¢
May 12, 2008 42¢ 17¢ 27¢
May 11, 2009 44¢ 17¢ 28¢
(Dart, 1)
• Economy – the economy has an effect on every industry from large corporations to the smallest business. US consumption has decreased, and therefore, “extra” goods are the last things consumers buy.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Competitors for Week 1 Group Project
Apple Press Competitors
The competitors within the realm of apple press/fruit press offers consumers many opportunities for purchasing wood presses. There are defiantly a lot of wood presses and very few metal presses. Listed below are major competitors with in the apple press industry.
Companies:
Happy Valley Cider Press
About Happy Valley Cider Press Company
Wanday and Ray Stagg own Happy Valley Cider Press. It is located in Paola, Kansas. They have been in the business of building presses for over 25 years. They offer a one year full warranty on all their products and an addition 10 year extended warranty at the cost of the customer. They claim, “ Our Cast Iron Grinde has provedn itself to be the best in the market today (About Us, 1).
Products:
1) The American Harvester Cider Mill and Wine Press
“By the early 1900s, the double-tub model cider mill was by far the most popular. The American Harvester mill has an advantage in design that allows both the grinding and squeezing to take place at the same time. Also, the grinding unit on the American Harvester reduces apples to a "pulp like" consistency which allows a more efficient "press".
In short, the American Harvester will produce the most cider from the least amount of apples in the shortest amount of time... better than any hand operated unit on the market!
Our experience shows that two people working at a comfortable pace can easily grind and squeeze 50 gallons of cider in an afternoon.”
This product as they claim is “better than any hand operated unit on the market!” Also, they claim it is easy to use and can easily do 50 gallons in a short amount of time. They also have that claim that the press can grin the whole apple with ease, and that you do not need to push them down.
Technical Specifications:
FRAME: The four leg construction is of rugged laminated hardwood. All joints are dadoes and cross-bolted for full structural rigidity.
WOOD FINISH: ALL PRESSES COME UNFINISHED! You will need to protect it with varnish, lacquer, Poxy Coating or EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel.
SCREW: The Acme-threaded press screw is 1 1/2" in diameter, 22" long, and passes through a heavy cast iron cross arm. Pressure is applied to a reinforced pressing-disc which fits inside the tub. Attached to the bottom of the screw is a cast iron foot which distributes the pressure to the pressing-disc.
TUBS: The two hardwood tubs have beveled staves for easy cleaning, are 12” high, 13 1/2” in diameter, and are banded with heavy steel hoops. The capacity of each tub is equivalent to a box of "pulped" apples. Two juice racks included with each American Harvester.”
GRINDER: The 5 1/2" diameter terpolymer of ABS cylinder has 8 serrated stainless steel knives. The specially designed grinding box is all cast iron. Operation is made smooth, fast and easy by the use of a 18 lb. cast iron flywheel attached to the grinding shaft.
Cost of American Harvester: $799. Ten year Extended Warranty is an additional $99.
(American Harvester, 1)
2) Homesteader- Single Tube Cider and Wine Press
“The "Homesteader" is a single-tub cider or wine press with the same basic frame and press screw assembly as our double-tub model. It has been specifically designed as an all-purpose fruit press which is capable of grinding and efficiently squeezing apples, grapes and other fruits and vegetables.
The "Apple Eater" grinding attachment is conveniently mounted on the back of the press - allowing the "pulped" fruit to fall directly into the tub for squeezing (however, this attachment can be mounted independent of the press, allowing both press and grinding operations to take place at the same time!)
Technical Specifications:
FRAME: The frame is constructed of rugged laminated hardwood. All joints are dadoed and cross-bolted for full structural rigidity.
WOOD FINISH: ALL PRESSES COME UNFINISHED! You will need to protect it with varnish, lacquer, Poxy Coating or EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel.
SCREW: The Acme-threaded press screw is 1 1/2" in diameter, 22" long, and passes through a heavy cast iron cross arm. Pressure is applied to a reinforced press-disc which fits inside the tub. Attached to the bottom of the screw is a cast iron foot which distributes the pressure to the press-disc.
TUBS: The hardwood tub has beveled staves for easy cleaning, it is 12" high, 13 1/2" in diameter, and is banded with heavy steel hoops. The capacity is equivalent to a box of "pulped" apples. One juice rack included with each Homesteader.
GRINDER: The 5 1/2" diameter terpolymer of ABS cylinder has 8 serrated stainless steel knives. The specially designed grinding box is all cast iron. Operation is made smooth, fast and easy by the use of a 18 lb. cast iron flywheel attached to the grinding shaft.
Price: $659 for unit and an additional $99 for a ten year extended warranty. (Homesteader, 1)
3) Pioneer Junior- Now Everyone can own a Cider Press!
This press is a small and less expensive cider press for the homeowner with only a few trees.
It works as well as the larger version. Presses a half bushel of whole apples at a time. No need to peel or cut up the apples - the grinder does it all. Made with grade #2 pine (has some bark on edges) and Baltic birch plywood. Comes mostly assembled. Includes a pressing bag and EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel. Just bolt it together and you have everything you need to make pure, delicious cider.
Our tests have produced over one gallon of pure delicious cider per pressing!
Technical Specifications:
Made with grade #2 pine (has some bark on edges) and Baltic birch plywood. Come mostly assembled.
Includes a pressing bag and EZ-DO.
Just bolt it together and you have everything you need to make pure, delicious cider.
Price: $449. Additional $79.00 for a ten year extended warranty. (Pioneer Junior, 1)
Midwest Supplies
About Midwest Home brewing and Winemaking Supplies Company
WHO? Midwest is one of the largest retail home brew and wine making supply shops in the United States. Our employees have years of home brewing and wine making experience from extracted brewing to all grain brewing. Our staff can also formulate beer recipes and wine recipes. We can answer all your questions about home brewing and home wine making. Our employees have made 1000's of batches of beer and wine!
WHAT? Our inventory is huge. Rarely will you find that we are out of an homebrew or wine making product. Our malt extract, hops and yeast arrive weekly, guaranteeing freshness. We are "THE KING OF KITS". We are constantly brewing and fine tuning our selection of home brewing recipe kits.
WHY? Why do we give out so many free home brewing and winemaking DVD's? Because it helps to see someone demonstrating beer and winemaking techniques on video. This takes any guess work out of these hobbies and will give you more consistent results. Intermediate to advanced brewers will appreciate this video as well. We decided to make our beer recipe kits available nationally because of our customers. They kept telling us how the quality and selection of our recipe kits are better than any they had seen locally and nationally. After checking out every single home brewing web site on the internet and getting a catalog from each outlet, we think they are right. We are proud of our selection.
WHERE? Our NEW store address is 5825 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone - 1 (952) 925-9854
Toll Free - 1 (888) 449-BREW (2739)
Shipping Center - 1 (888) 449-2739
Fax - 1 (952) 925-9867
WHEN? Our orders are shipped FedEx directly from our store on a daily basis. With our FedEx tracking system we'll know exactly where your product is from the time it leaves our store until it arrives at your home. We charge you exactly what FedEx charges us. That saves you money! Some shops dramatically inflate their prices and offer free shipping, while others set shipping rates based on the dollar amount purchased. Either way you end up paying inflated prices. Compare suppliers and save money with Midwest! We offer a 30 day money back guarantee. (About Us, Midwest 1).
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Built with skill and quality construction for generations of enjoyment. The Country Estate fruit press is solidly built, with quality features that ensure enjoyable use and long service. Pressing apple or grape juice is so easy, and the product so delicious, your only regret will be that you didn't discover this fun pastime years earlier!
1) County Estate Fruit Press
5.2 Gallons. Cost of $299.99
Features of the Country Estate fruit press:
• Ratchet turns easily on 1" diameter Acme screw & exerts high crushing pressure
• Compact design stores easily
• Durable frame & pan of high strength steel with beautiful food-grade finish
• Strong hardwood pressing basket has factory-applied sealant
• Pressing basket splits in two parts in 10 seconds for easy cleanup
• 5.2 gallon fruit capacity
• Fruit press has wide, low stance for great stability
• Fruit press works equally well for apples, grapes, other fruits, wine press
• Assembles in minutes without tools
• Cleans up fast with a garden hose
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Basket dimensions: 14.75" H x 11.5" OD x 10.25" ID (inside diameter)
• Includes split hardwood pressing plate and six hardwood pressing blocks
• Dimensions: 36.5" H x 18 " W x 18" D exclusive of handle
• Weight: 49 lbs
2) The Maximizer™ Fruit Press: Premium features, construction & capacity
Commercial quality, larger-capacity presses: Whether you have a few apple trees or a full orchard or vineyard, the Maximizer provides the top quality construction and superior design features you want. To call the Maxmizer's construction stout would be an understatement... this is the Sherman Tank of fruit presses. Its frame has the strength to withstand tremendous pressure, and the acme-threaded forcing screw and solid ratchet mechanism make it easy to create that pressure. (The forcing screw is 1" diameter on the 5.3 gallon model & 1-1/4" diameter for the 9.5 gallon model.) With a Maximizer press you can quickly and easily develop pressures that will send other presses to the wood-scrap heap. And higher pressure spells higher juice yields and more production in less time.
Fast tip-off design: With the pull of a single pin, the Maximizer's upper yoke tips fully out of your way for full basket loading-and-unloading access. The speed and convenience of this design can't be overstated for high volume operation.
Best materials: A frame made of 3/16" wall thickness steel tubing combines with a solid oak pressing basket and stainless steel pan to make the Maximizer a press you'll enjoy using for many years.
Features of the Maximizer fruit press:
• Reversible ratchet turns large-diameter Acme screw & creates extreme pressure with little effort
• 3/4" high strength solid steel handle
• Commercial duty construction of 3/16" wall thickness steel tubing
• Full stainless steel juice pan with 1" drain pipe
• Heavy duty solid oak basket
• Upper frame yoke tips 90° to side easily for full basket access
• Two models: 5.3 gallon or 9.5 gallon pulp capacity
• Wide, low stance for great stability
• Fruit press works equally well for apples, grapes, other fruits, wine press
• Assembles in minutes without tools
• Cleans up fast with a garden hose
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Basket dimensions: 14.75" H x 11.5" OD x 10" ID (inside diameter)
• Includes steel-reinforced hardwood pressing plate
• Modular design disassembles quickly without tools for easy handling
• Oak basket staves should be sealed before first use
Maximizer™ Fruit Press Specifications
.Model 20 Liter Model (5.3 Gallons) 36 Liter Model (9.5 Gallons)
Frame Dimensions 36" H x 19.5" W x 15.25" D 38" H x 19.5" W x 15.25" D
Basket Dimensions 10.5" ID x 14" H 12.5" ID x 17" H
Net Machine Weight 86 lbs. 108 lbs.
Cost: 20 Liter- $379.99. 36 Liter- $549.99
Frame swings open for fastest, easiest reloading.
Press frame construction is full commercial duty, with 3/16" tubing walls and 3/4" solid steel connector pins. (Pleasant Hill, 1)
Northern Tool and Equipment
1) Double Ratchet Fruit and Wine Press, Model# 05-0101
Cost; $299.99
Use the double ratchet fruit and wine press to make healthy, fresh fruit juices or wine at home! This easy-to-use press is ideal for grapes, apples and other fruits. Double ratcheting head allows you to apply ample pressure with ease.
ADDITIONAL SPECS
• Cast iron double ratcheting head to press with greater pressure
• 16-quart cage capacity
Common Usage Fruit press
Capacity (qt.) 16
Ratchet Head Yes
Material Type Cast iron head with enameled steel base and hardwood construction
Dimensions O.D. x H (in.) 21 1/2 x 36
Manufacturer Warranty 12 months limited parts / No labor
Ship Weight 59.2 lbs
Item# 304518
(Double Ratchet, 1)
Kitchen Kraft- The Food Crafters Supply
Fruit and Wine Press
Fresh apple juice made at home is unbelievably sweet and good. Pressing apples is a wonderful a family project with a very sweet reward in the end. You’ll probably be sneaking sips before the pressing is complete. Load crushed fruit into the barrel cage, ratchet down the press and the juice is squeezed out of apples, pears and grapes. The heavy-duty, powder-coated cast iron, double ratcheting head presses with more force and pressure which eases the labor. Even kids can help squeeze the apples. The 16-quart capacity cage sits on a stand with easy pour bottom spout to catch the juice. The base is enameled steel and the cage is hardwood, 36” tall x 21-1/2” in diameter. Quicky and easy clean-up, one year manufacturer’s warranty. (Fruit and Wine Press, 1)
Homeciderpress.com
Cider Press Details
The press is 27" high by 13" wide. The pressing chamber is 9" in diameter by 11" high.
• Powerful mechanical ratchet head
• hardwood pressing blocks
• treated hardwood pressing chamber
• solid steel and cast iron with a thick enamel finish
• full-seam welds
• pre-drilled feet for mounting
• reversible ratchet head provides extra crushing power.
• easy to clean and store
• simple to use
• durable, time-tested design
• lots of fun!
(How to Order, 1)
Correll Cider Presses
Welcome to the Correll Cider Press website. I have been refining my cider press design since 1973, and have hand-made over 3400 high-quality presses! These are the original Correll Cider Presses still manufactured by Bob Correll.
Correll Cider presses come in two models, the Heirloom and Standard, each in five sizes. The presses are easy to operate and easy to clean.
Features:
• Presses are manufactured using Eastern Ash from Michigan and Kentucky
• All presses come complete with two baskets, two filter bags, and are finished with a durable non-toxic finish. They are mounted on wheels and have handles for easy moving. (All you need to provide are a juice-collecting container, apples and cider storage containers.) They all include a direct-drive motor (no belts to break or backs to throw out!).
• All fabricated parts are American made. The thrust bearing at the bottom of the press screw insures smooth turning even under great pressure.
• Specially sharpened pulping knives are designed to break up the juice cells, producing more juice-up to 3.5 gallons per standard bushel of apples. Older presses and some currently on the market average 1 to 2 gallons from the same bushel.
• It takes only about 3 minutes from whole apples to juice on any size press.
All presses have removable hoppers for cleaning and storage. Removing hopper reduces overall height by 9".Correll cider presses can be used to press pears or grapes, as well. Solid-type table grapes can be pressed rapidly. Slip-skin varieties (Concord or Niagara) require pressing in several stages over an hour or two, using a filter bag. Do not press stone fruits through the shredder without first removing ALL the pits first. Anything hard will severely damage the grinder knives.
Press Descriptions
Listed below are the five sizes now offered. Standard and Heirloom models are offered. Standard models include some exterior plywood. Heirloom presses are solid hardwood throughout. Both standard and Heirloom presses are ash.
1. Junior Cider Gem
Standard weighs about 100 pounds; Heirloom about 140 pounds. (Weight will vary on all presses offered.) All presses come with two baskets and are mounted on wheels at no extra cost. Junior comes with 6 inch wheels, a 4" shredder with a 1/4 hp motor, and measures overall about 42 inches long, 35 inches high, and 23 inches wide. Junior baskets are 10 inches high, and 7 1/2 inches ID. Expect two to three quarts per squeeze. ACME pressing screw shaft is 1 inch.
2. Medium
Standard weighs about 135 pounds, Heirloom about 160 pounds. Overall length is 48", 39" high and 25" wide. Baskets are 12" high, 8 1/4" ID, holds three gallons of shredded apples, and squeezes about 1 to 1 1/2 gallons per squeeze. It has a 5" shredder, 1/4 hp motor, and 6" wheels. Acme screw shaft is 1". Medium and Medium Plus are my most requested models.
3. Medium Plus
New offering for 2001. Built as high as a Medium, but as wide and long as a Large. Accommodates baskets that hold 4 gallons of shredded pulp. Medium holds 3 gallons, Large 5 gallons. It has a 6" shredder and a 1/3 hp motor. Advantages: more capacity than a Medium, and easier to use for shorter people, and older and younger helpers. My personal press is a Medium Plus.
4. Large
Standard weighs about 160 pounds; Heirloom 190 pounds. Large is 54" long, 42" high, and 27" wide. Baskets are 14" high, and 9 3/8" ID. Presses close to 2 gallons per squeeze. Acme screw shaft size is 1 1/8". Large has 7" wheels, 6" shredder, 1/3 hp motor.
5. Jumbo
Standard weighs about 200 pounds, Heirloom about 225 pounds. Jumbo is 58" long, 45" high, and 29" wide. Baskets are 16" high and 11 3/8" ID. Presses close to 3 gallons per squeeze. Acme screw shaft is 1 1/4". Jumbo has 8" wheels, 7" shredder, and 1/2 hp motor. Jumbo baskets hold close to a 40 pound bushel of shredded apples. Juice quantity is dependent on how juicy the apples are. 450 gallons in one day has been reported for the Jumbo. (Press Descriptions, 1)
Correll Cider Presses
24791 Warthen Road,
Elmira, Oregon 97437
Phone: (541) 935-3825
Cider Press Manufacturing by Robert V. Correll
(Correll Apple Press, 1)
Homestead Harvest
The Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is Built Strong! Ideal apple press for your cider making needs.
Price: $465.99 Genuine Jaffrey Cider / Wine / Fruit Press / Presses With or Without Apple Grinder
• Provides Total Stability Under Grinding and Pressing Action.
• Easily Transforms Bushels of Fruit into Flowing Juices.
• Built to Last Through Family Generations.
Making cider with the Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is so much fun from start to finish, everyone at your house will want a turn at this powerful, easy-to-use tool! .
First, you'll be happily surprised at how easy it is to operate the rugged stainless-steel toothed grinder � it takes just minutes to reduce a bushel of apples to juice-filled pulp Then, with the pressing tub loaded, you slowly begin turning the massive pressing screw � and watch faces around you light up with anticipation as the fresh, sparkling cider begins flowing into your collecting bucket.
And the flavor of those newly-pressed juices is beyond compare! After tasting pure, completely natural apple cider you've made yourself, you'll never go back to "store bought" ...So much better for kids and grownups than sugary soft-drinks.
This rugged hand-crafted fruit press holds 1 bushel of fruit. Soft fruits are placed directly into pressing tub for squeezing. Hard fruits are first dropped whole into the grinder where the flywheel is used to effortlessly grind the fruit for pressing. No need to peel or slice fruit. Pulp falls directly into tub for squeezing. With minimum effort the pressing handle is then used to squeeze pulp filtering the juices through a nylon pressing bag and releasing it through a spout.
Excellent For Pressing apples, grapes, pears, pitted plums, apricots and cherries to make sparkling ciders, juices and wines.
Solid and Versatile
Genuine Jaffrey Presses have been built in Kansas since 1983 with satisfied customers across the USA. Each press is solidly crafted with a maple frame and cast iron grinder for years of enjoyment. And, your purchase is covered by a one-year limited warranty and money back guarantee.
Features
• Heavy duty 1" diameter pressing screw with Acme thread exerts a powerhouse of pressure with a minimum effort. Four threads per inch permit fast travel.
• Grinder bolts to press frame. A hardwood drum studded with eight rows of stainless steel teeth is mounted on a steel crankshaft inside the cast iron casing. (Grinder can be easily removed from press and mounted on a sawhorse or other support, allowing one person to grind fruit, another to press juices.)
• Heavy cast-iron flywheel with hardwood handle rotates drum mounted on steel shaft -- all perfectly balanced for smooth, easy grinding.
• Large steel-banded pressing tub will hold up to one bushel of pulp inside the fitted, fine-mesh pressing bag. It will keep the skins, stems and pulp inside the bag letting only the juice flow through. You must order them extra as they are not included with the press
• Entire press frame and tub are now SOLID MAPLE for super strength. You must apply a final finish of our one part epoxy coating or varnish, lacquer or mineral oil.
• Uprights of sturdy maple and the extra wide-stance legs provide total stability under grinding and pressing action.
• Sliding collecting tray with bottom juice drain.
Ciders and juices for year round enjoyment
You can make this handsome press the centerpiece of a festive cider making party � celebrate autumn by inviting friends and neighbors to bring their own apples and join the fun...Or, get the whole family involved in making a year's supply of cider for your freezer in just one afternoon...Or, buy fresh fruit in bulk and store it pressing "out of season" any time of year!
If you enjoy making your own wines at home, you'll find the Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is ideal for quickly transforming a variety of fruits into juices for fermenting ...Make good old-fashioned hard cider for an array of warming winter drinks...Turn out mouthwatering treats like apple butter, boiled cider jelly, mulled cider or cider cake (we'll provide the recipes), all with cider from your Press.
You'll be amazed at all the ways you can use this versatile tool. And it's so much fun to use, you won't want to put it away. Youngsters can turn this efficient Press into a real moneymaker, producing gallons of cider for neighborhood sales. It's a great tool for community gardeners, small commercial orchards and garden clubs. (The Genuine, 1)
Genuine Jaffrey Old Fashioned Table Wine / Cider / Fruit Press
Cost: $259.99
Dimensions:
9 in. x 11 in. tub.
11 in. x 20 in. overall press size.
Manufacturer Information:
Powerful pressing and grinding systems that transform bushels of fruit into sparkling ciders and juices with surprisingly little effort - and in such a short time you'll keep wanting to do more! Just a few turns of the hand-wheel, and the shredded fruit - laden with juice - begins spilling into the tub. Fruit must be ground or shredded, not simply squashed to produce cider, and these grinders are equipped to prepare fruit for pressing. Once the tub is full, fold the ends of the bags and cover it with the round wooden platen, lower the pressing screw into its socket then begin turning. Almost at once your cider begins trickling into the collecting tray. Home-made cider without additives and preservatives.
The Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press are built strong enough to withstand thousands of pounds of pressure.
**One Year Warranty**
If, for any reason within one year from date of purchase, you are dissatisfied with your cider press at any time, the manufacturer promises to repair or replace it, or refund your money less the freight, whichever you choose. (The Genuine, 1)
Cabela’s
Cedar Wine Press
The screw-down method of pressing is one of the oldest and most efficient ways to tap the natural tastes of your favorite fruits for tasty beverages made at home. Simply place the fruits in the juicing basket, cover them with the wood pressing board and crank the handle down. As the board squeezes the fruit, the juice escapes through the wooden slats down to a built-in spout for mess-free removal. The ratchet mechanism provides leverage and power to extract the maximum amount of juice. Tripod base has bolt-down feet for easy one-person operation. Powder-coated cast-iron construction resists rust and deterioration caused by the citric acids and sugars found in most fruits.
Overall dimensions: 36-1/2"H x 16" dia.
Cost: $199.99
(Cedar Wine, 1)
The Sausage Maker Inc.
Fruit and Wine Press
Cost: $235.99
Description: Make healthy, fresh fruit juices, ciders and wines right at home. This Fruit & Wine Press combines modern technology and old world tradition to create a simple and fun tool for your family, so you can now begin your own traditions. The instruction manual also includes great recipes for Syrups, Ciders, Sauces, Wines and More. Why pay for expensive wines that are nothing more than fermented grape juice behind a brand-name label? Make the type of wine that you like for a fraction of the price.
Product Details:
• 36" High
• 21 1/2" Rim Diameter
• Inner Bucket, 14" High
• 16 quart capacity
• Cast iron hardware resists rusting
• Easy one-person operation
• Hardwood cage eliminates the need for maintenance
(Fruit and Wine Press, Sausage, 1)
Quality Wine and Ale Supplies
Wine Presses - Grape Crushers - Destemmers
RED IS THE COLOR WE HAVE AT THIS TIME. GRAPE PRESS with STAND - SIZE 25 - 10x14 Basket - 50lb Capacity. Ships oversize UPS. yz0608abmeti
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Aluminum / Stainless Steel Fruit Press - Basket 9 inch x 8 inch
Ratchet Press - Fruit Press - Grape Press - Truck Freight if applicable is NOT included in price. Unlike table top & screw style fruit presses that use a moving screw & plate, these presses use a stationary threaded shaft with a ratcheting head to do the pressing with a greater amount of pressure, torque & capacity. Select a press that will meet your pressing requirements. Generally, 2 cases of grapes will yield 6 gallons of wine. Each case of grapes weighs approximately 36 pounds. A No. 30 press will accommodate 2 cases of grapes at one pressing. Grape press includes: 1) A pressed steel base with threaded shaft & drain pan. 2) Split wood basket with metal bands, hinges & pins. 3) Wood pressing plate & wood blocks. 4) Ratcheting head with metal locking keys. Ship via truck only. FREIGHT IS NOT INCLUDED ON #30 AND LARGER PRESSES. You will be CHARGED separately for freight charges. If you want a freight quote please email us with the item number and your zip code. Made in Italy.
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Retail store: 108 S. Elkhart Ave. | Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Office: 530 E. Lexington Ave. Suite 115 | Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Phone: (574) 295-9975 | E-mail: info@homebrewit.
(Wine Press, 1)
E.C. Kraus –Home Wine and Beer Making Supplies
PRODUCT: Even though we give you a selection of products that is hard to find anywhere else, we continue to search for new ones. Not just products that are unique, but products that are functional, practical and of a quality that is beyond your expectation.
PRICE: We continually strive to keep our prices as low as possible. Combine that with the quantity pricing we offer on most products and you'll see that our prices are extremely competitive. And what's more, we pay the shipping on orders over $25.00 within the 48 adjoining states. All this adds up to real value.
SERVICE: Here's where we really set ourselves apart. We know product and price without service is no deal. That's why we are committed to providing you with fast and accurate shipping of your order. We stock products in-house and have an in-stock rate well over 99%. And, if you have any questions about a product, we're here to help.
Put all these things together, and you have a friend in the wine making business, one willing to make your wine making adventures pleasant and enjoyable ones
DOUBLE RATCHET FRUIT PRESS R-25
Ideal for someone who makes 10, 20 or 30 gallons at a time. Rugged, commercial-quality. Can be used to press a variety of fruits.
Price $393.65
DOUBLE RATCHET FRUIT PRESS R-30
Ideal for someone who makes 15, 25 or 50 gallons at a time. Rugged, commercial-quality. Can be used to press a variety of fruits.
Price: $475.55
TABLE-TOP FRUIT PRESS
Ideal for someone making 5, 10 or 15 gallons at a time. Very easy to use. The basket holds approximately 20 lbs. of crushed winemaking fruit.
Price: $198.95
SET: TABLE-TOP PRESS & WOODEN CRUSHER
Save $30.00! Order both our table-top fruit press and wooden crusher together at a specially reduced price.
Price: $365.65
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Metal Apple Presses
The Beverage People
Mini Press 20 x 17 Aluminum SS
Price: $225
Mini Press Stainless Steel (Cheese, Fruit, Herbs) Screw with Basket. The internal draining basket in perforated to allow for release of liquids, while the external basket has a small port where the liquid leaves the press through a hose. When used for cheese, it can press the curd from up to 4 gallons of milk, or use it for other household purposes. For a mini-press, see mini-press WE63 and WE56.
Mini Press Stainless Steel (Cheese, Fruit, Herbs) Screw with Basket. The internal draining basket in perforated to allow for release of liquids, while the external basket has a small port where the liquid leaves the press through a hose. When used for cheese, it can press the curd from up to 4 gallons of milk, or use it for other household purposes. For a mini-press, see mini-press WE63 and WE56.
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Mother Earths News
YOU CAN BUILD ONE, TOO
My little cider maker’s not at all difficult to build. Take a look at the accompanying diagrams and photographs to get a general idea of how the press is put together. There are essentially just four components: [1] A supporting frame made of 2 x 4's and 4 x 4's, nailed and bolted together, [2] an open-ended "basket"—in which the apples are crushed (made of vertical wooden slats held in place by two horizontal metal hoops), [3] a screw to deliver the squeezing force, and [4] a trough to collect the drippings. Since the basket is probably the most demanding of the four sub-assemblies to construct, I'll start the instructions with that item.
THE BASKET
You'll notice that in the "List of Materials" I've specified hardwood for the basket's slats. This is because softwoods—pine or fir, for example—is likely to impart undesirable flavors to the cider. Thus, make a maximum effort to fabricate this part of your press from hardwood, preferably maple or oak that has NEVER been soaked in a preservative. Scrounge a little. I cut my basket's slats from a pair of old breadboards that had been collecting dust in my garage.
Bear in mind, as you build the basket, that the spacing between slats (on the inside of the hoop looking out) should be very close to 1/16" after everything has been assembled. If the gaps are much more than 1/16" wide, bits of peel and core will escape through them and end tip floating in the cider, while, if the spacing is much tighter, you'll probably need a bicep transplant after your first attempt at turning the crank of the fully loaded press.
The slats on my machine's basket are 5/8" thick (a thickness, I've found, that can be cut from most breadboards). If you're forced to use wood of another dimension, however, go ahead. First, though, sit down with a pencil and paper and figure out how far apart the holes in the metal straps will have to be in order to maintain the 1/16" spacing between slats on tile finished basket. (Nowadnick, 1)
How to Build an Apple Cider Press
Apple cider, the unfiltered and unprocessed form of apple juice, is a popular beverage during autumn and winter. Since the only required ingredient is juice, it is not difficult to make; however, the presses needed to extract the cider from the apples can be quite expensive. With some time and effort, though, it is possible to make your own cider press at home.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
• Hardwood (maple or oak) 2x4s
• Large screws
• Saw
• Food-grade 5-gallon bucket
• Electric drill
• Large metal tray
• Hacksaw
• Bottle jack
• Thick hardwood cutting board
• Cheesecloth
1. Step1
Build a large rectangular frame out of the 2x4s. The frame must be large enough for your 5-gallon bucket, sitting on the metal tray, to easily sit inside it when the frame is standing upright, and must be stable enough that neither the frame itself nor the bucket will be in danger of tipping over. This frame is going to be placed under a lot of pressure from the inside, so make sure all the corners are joined well; you may want to reinforce them with glue or L-brackets.
2. Step2
Drill many small (1/2-inch or less) holes in the sides of the bucket. Space them evenly, drilling all the way around the bucket and from the very bottom to close to the top. Be sure to get rid of any plastic shavings or sharp edges on the inside of the bucket.
3. Step3
Cut a notch out of the rim of the metal tray with the hacksaw. This notch will serve as the drain for your cider, so make sure that it is positioned so that it will be readily accessible when the bucket and tray are sitting in the wooden frame. Also be sure to cut the notch all the way down to the base of the tray to facilitate draining.
4. Step4
Cut the cutting board into a circle that fits inside the bucket all the way to the bottom, with as little extra space as possible. This will be the pressing board of the cider press.
5. Step5
Place the cheesecloth in the bucket. You will ideally want enough cheesecloth to completely wrap up all the apples you place in the press, with enough left over to tie the cloth into a rough bag for easy cleanup after pressing.
6. Step6
Use the press by filling the bucket most of the way with ground apples and tying the cheesecloth around them. Then place the bucket on the tray in the wooden frame, place the pressing board on the cheesecloth, and set the bottle jack on top of the center of the pressing board. Crank the bottle jack so that it presses against the underside of the top of the frame, thereby pushing the pressing board downward and squeezing the apples. Cider should run out of the holes in the bucket, collect in the tray, and drain out through the notch into whatever bucket or jug you are using to store your cider. (Voss, 1)
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The competitors within the realm of apple press/fruit press offers consumers many opportunities for purchasing wood presses. There are defiantly a lot of wood presses and very few metal presses. Listed below are major competitors with in the apple press industry.
Companies:
Happy Valley Cider Press
About Happy Valley Cider Press Company
Wanday and Ray Stagg own Happy Valley Cider Press. It is located in Paola, Kansas. They have been in the business of building presses for over 25 years. They offer a one year full warranty on all their products and an addition 10 year extended warranty at the cost of the customer. They claim, “ Our Cast Iron Grinde has provedn itself to be the best in the market today (About Us, 1).
Products:
1) The American Harvester Cider Mill and Wine Press
“By the early 1900s, the double-tub model cider mill was by far the most popular. The American Harvester mill has an advantage in design that allows both the grinding and squeezing to take place at the same time. Also, the grinding unit on the American Harvester reduces apples to a "pulp like" consistency which allows a more efficient "press".
In short, the American Harvester will produce the most cider from the least amount of apples in the shortest amount of time... better than any hand operated unit on the market!
Our experience shows that two people working at a comfortable pace can easily grind and squeeze 50 gallons of cider in an afternoon.”
This product as they claim is “better than any hand operated unit on the market!” Also, they claim it is easy to use and can easily do 50 gallons in a short amount of time. They also have that claim that the press can grin the whole apple with ease, and that you do not need to push them down.
Technical Specifications:
FRAME: The four leg construction is of rugged laminated hardwood. All joints are dadoes and cross-bolted for full structural rigidity.
WOOD FINISH: ALL PRESSES COME UNFINISHED! You will need to protect it with varnish, lacquer, Poxy Coating or EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel.
SCREW: The Acme-threaded press screw is 1 1/2" in diameter, 22" long, and passes through a heavy cast iron cross arm. Pressure is applied to a reinforced pressing-disc which fits inside the tub. Attached to the bottom of the screw is a cast iron foot which distributes the pressure to the pressing-disc.
TUBS: The two hardwood tubs have beveled staves for easy cleaning, are 12” high, 13 1/2” in diameter, and are banded with heavy steel hoops. The capacity of each tub is equivalent to a box of "pulped" apples. Two juice racks included with each American Harvester.”
GRINDER: The 5 1/2" diameter terpolymer of ABS cylinder has 8 serrated stainless steel knives. The specially designed grinding box is all cast iron. Operation is made smooth, fast and easy by the use of a 18 lb. cast iron flywheel attached to the grinding shaft.
Cost of American Harvester: $799. Ten year Extended Warranty is an additional $99.
(American Harvester, 1)
2) Homesteader- Single Tube Cider and Wine Press
“The "Homesteader" is a single-tub cider or wine press with the same basic frame and press screw assembly as our double-tub model. It has been specifically designed as an all-purpose fruit press which is capable of grinding and efficiently squeezing apples, grapes and other fruits and vegetables.
The "Apple Eater" grinding attachment is conveniently mounted on the back of the press - allowing the "pulped" fruit to fall directly into the tub for squeezing (however, this attachment can be mounted independent of the press, allowing both press and grinding operations to take place at the same time!)
Technical Specifications:
FRAME: The frame is constructed of rugged laminated hardwood. All joints are dadoed and cross-bolted for full structural rigidity.
WOOD FINISH: ALL PRESSES COME UNFINISHED! You will need to protect it with varnish, lacquer, Poxy Coating or EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel.
SCREW: The Acme-threaded press screw is 1 1/2" in diameter, 22" long, and passes through a heavy cast iron cross arm. Pressure is applied to a reinforced press-disc which fits inside the tub. Attached to the bottom of the screw is a cast iron foot which distributes the pressure to the press-disc.
TUBS: The hardwood tub has beveled staves for easy cleaning, it is 12" high, 13 1/2" in diameter, and is banded with heavy steel hoops. The capacity is equivalent to a box of "pulped" apples. One juice rack included with each Homesteader.
GRINDER: The 5 1/2" diameter terpolymer of ABS cylinder has 8 serrated stainless steel knives. The specially designed grinding box is all cast iron. Operation is made smooth, fast and easy by the use of a 18 lb. cast iron flywheel attached to the grinding shaft.
Price: $659 for unit and an additional $99 for a ten year extended warranty. (Homesteader, 1)
3) Pioneer Junior- Now Everyone can own a Cider Press!
This press is a small and less expensive cider press for the homeowner with only a few trees.
It works as well as the larger version. Presses a half bushel of whole apples at a time. No need to peel or cut up the apples - the grinder does it all. Made with grade #2 pine (has some bark on edges) and Baltic birch plywood. Comes mostly assembled. Includes a pressing bag and EZ-DO Polyurethane Gel. Just bolt it together and you have everything you need to make pure, delicious cider.
Our tests have produced over one gallon of pure delicious cider per pressing!
Technical Specifications:
Made with grade #2 pine (has some bark on edges) and Baltic birch plywood. Come mostly assembled.
Includes a pressing bag and EZ-DO.
Just bolt it together and you have everything you need to make pure, delicious cider.
Price: $449. Additional $79.00 for a ten year extended warranty. (Pioneer Junior, 1)
Midwest Supplies
About Midwest Home brewing and Winemaking Supplies Company
WHO? Midwest is one of the largest retail home brew and wine making supply shops in the United States. Our employees have years of home brewing and wine making experience from extracted brewing to all grain brewing. Our staff can also formulate beer recipes and wine recipes. We can answer all your questions about home brewing and home wine making. Our employees have made 1000's of batches of beer and wine!
WHAT? Our inventory is huge. Rarely will you find that we are out of an homebrew or wine making product. Our malt extract, hops and yeast arrive weekly, guaranteeing freshness. We are "THE KING OF KITS". We are constantly brewing and fine tuning our selection of home brewing recipe kits.
WHY? Why do we give out so many free home brewing and winemaking DVD's? Because it helps to see someone demonstrating beer and winemaking techniques on video. This takes any guess work out of these hobbies and will give you more consistent results. Intermediate to advanced brewers will appreciate this video as well. We decided to make our beer recipe kits available nationally because of our customers. They kept telling us how the quality and selection of our recipe kits are better than any they had seen locally and nationally. After checking out every single home brewing web site on the internet and getting a catalog from each outlet, we think they are right. We are proud of our selection.
WHERE? Our NEW store address is 5825 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone - 1 (952) 925-9854
Toll Free - 1 (888) 449-BREW (2739)
Shipping Center - 1 (888) 449-2739
Fax - 1 (952) 925-9867
WHEN? Our orders are shipped FedEx directly from our store on a daily basis. With our FedEx tracking system we'll know exactly where your product is from the time it leaves our store until it arrives at your home. We charge you exactly what FedEx charges us. That saves you money! Some shops dramatically inflate their prices and offer free shipping, while others set shipping rates based on the dollar amount purchased. Either way you end up paying inflated prices. Compare suppliers and save money with Midwest! We offer a 30 day money back guarantee. (About Us, Midwest 1).
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Pleasant Hill Grain- Nebraska
Products
Built with skill and quality construction for generations of enjoyment. The Country Estate fruit press is solidly built, with quality features that ensure enjoyable use and long service. Pressing apple or grape juice is so easy, and the product so delicious, your only regret will be that you didn't discover this fun pastime years earlier!
1) County Estate Fruit Press
5.2 Gallons. Cost of $299.99
Features of the Country Estate fruit press:
• Ratchet turns easily on 1" diameter Acme screw & exerts high crushing pressure
• Compact design stores easily
• Durable frame & pan of high strength steel with beautiful food-grade finish
• Strong hardwood pressing basket has factory-applied sealant
• Pressing basket splits in two parts in 10 seconds for easy cleanup
• 5.2 gallon fruit capacity
• Fruit press has wide, low stance for great stability
• Fruit press works equally well for apples, grapes, other fruits, wine press
• Assembles in minutes without tools
• Cleans up fast with a garden hose
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Basket dimensions: 14.75" H x 11.5" OD x 10.25" ID (inside diameter)
• Includes split hardwood pressing plate and six hardwood pressing blocks
• Dimensions: 36.5" H x 18 " W x 18" D exclusive of handle
• Weight: 49 lbs
2) The Maximizer™ Fruit Press: Premium features, construction & capacity
Commercial quality, larger-capacity presses: Whether you have a few apple trees or a full orchard or vineyard, the Maximizer provides the top quality construction and superior design features you want. To call the Maxmizer's construction stout would be an understatement... this is the Sherman Tank of fruit presses. Its frame has the strength to withstand tremendous pressure, and the acme-threaded forcing screw and solid ratchet mechanism make it easy to create that pressure. (The forcing screw is 1" diameter on the 5.3 gallon model & 1-1/4" diameter for the 9.5 gallon model.) With a Maximizer press you can quickly and easily develop pressures that will send other presses to the wood-scrap heap. And higher pressure spells higher juice yields and more production in less time.
Fast tip-off design: With the pull of a single pin, the Maximizer's upper yoke tips fully out of your way for full basket loading-and-unloading access. The speed and convenience of this design can't be overstated for high volume operation.
Best materials: A frame made of 3/16" wall thickness steel tubing combines with a solid oak pressing basket and stainless steel pan to make the Maximizer a press you'll enjoy using for many years.
Features of the Maximizer fruit press:
• Reversible ratchet turns large-diameter Acme screw & creates extreme pressure with little effort
• 3/4" high strength solid steel handle
• Commercial duty construction of 3/16" wall thickness steel tubing
• Full stainless steel juice pan with 1" drain pipe
• Heavy duty solid oak basket
• Upper frame yoke tips 90° to side easily for full basket access
• Two models: 5.3 gallon or 9.5 gallon pulp capacity
• Wide, low stance for great stability
• Fruit press works equally well for apples, grapes, other fruits, wine press
• Assembles in minutes without tools
• Cleans up fast with a garden hose
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Basket dimensions: 14.75" H x 11.5" OD x 10" ID (inside diameter)
• Includes steel-reinforced hardwood pressing plate
• Modular design disassembles quickly without tools for easy handling
• Oak basket staves should be sealed before first use
Maximizer™ Fruit Press Specifications
.Model 20 Liter Model (5.3 Gallons) 36 Liter Model (9.5 Gallons)
Frame Dimensions 36" H x 19.5" W x 15.25" D 38" H x 19.5" W x 15.25" D
Basket Dimensions 10.5" ID x 14" H 12.5" ID x 17" H
Net Machine Weight 86 lbs. 108 lbs.
Cost: 20 Liter- $379.99. 36 Liter- $549.99
Frame swings open for fastest, easiest reloading.
Press frame construction is full commercial duty, with 3/16" tubing walls and 3/4" solid steel connector pins. (Pleasant Hill, 1)
Northern Tool and Equipment
1) Double Ratchet Fruit and Wine Press, Model# 05-0101
Cost; $299.99
Use the double ratchet fruit and wine press to make healthy, fresh fruit juices or wine at home! This easy-to-use press is ideal for grapes, apples and other fruits. Double ratcheting head allows you to apply ample pressure with ease.
ADDITIONAL SPECS
• Cast iron double ratcheting head to press with greater pressure
• 16-quart cage capacity
Common Usage Fruit press
Capacity (qt.) 16
Ratchet Head Yes
Material Type Cast iron head with enameled steel base and hardwood construction
Dimensions O.D. x H (in.) 21 1/2 x 36
Manufacturer Warranty 12 months limited parts / No labor
Ship Weight 59.2 lbs
Item# 304518
(Double Ratchet, 1)
Kitchen Kraft- The Food Crafters Supply
Fruit and Wine Press
Fresh apple juice made at home is unbelievably sweet and good. Pressing apples is a wonderful a family project with a very sweet reward in the end. You’ll probably be sneaking sips before the pressing is complete. Load crushed fruit into the barrel cage, ratchet down the press and the juice is squeezed out of apples, pears and grapes. The heavy-duty, powder-coated cast iron, double ratcheting head presses with more force and pressure which eases the labor. Even kids can help squeeze the apples. The 16-quart capacity cage sits on a stand with easy pour bottom spout to catch the juice. The base is enameled steel and the cage is hardwood, 36” tall x 21-1/2” in diameter. Quicky and easy clean-up, one year manufacturer’s warranty. (Fruit and Wine Press, 1)
Homeciderpress.com
Cider Press Details
The press is 27" high by 13" wide. The pressing chamber is 9" in diameter by 11" high.
• Powerful mechanical ratchet head
• hardwood pressing blocks
• treated hardwood pressing chamber
• solid steel and cast iron with a thick enamel finish
• full-seam welds
• pre-drilled feet for mounting
• reversible ratchet head provides extra crushing power.
• easy to clean and store
• simple to use
• durable, time-tested design
• lots of fun!
(How to Order, 1)
Correll Cider Presses
Welcome to the Correll Cider Press website. I have been refining my cider press design since 1973, and have hand-made over 3400 high-quality presses! These are the original Correll Cider Presses still manufactured by Bob Correll.
Correll Cider presses come in two models, the Heirloom and Standard, each in five sizes. The presses are easy to operate and easy to clean.
Features:
• Presses are manufactured using Eastern Ash from Michigan and Kentucky
• All presses come complete with two baskets, two filter bags, and are finished with a durable non-toxic finish. They are mounted on wheels and have handles for easy moving. (All you need to provide are a juice-collecting container, apples and cider storage containers.) They all include a direct-drive motor (no belts to break or backs to throw out!).
• All fabricated parts are American made. The thrust bearing at the bottom of the press screw insures smooth turning even under great pressure.
• Specially sharpened pulping knives are designed to break up the juice cells, producing more juice-up to 3.5 gallons per standard bushel of apples. Older presses and some currently on the market average 1 to 2 gallons from the same bushel.
• It takes only about 3 minutes from whole apples to juice on any size press.
All presses have removable hoppers for cleaning and storage. Removing hopper reduces overall height by 9".Correll cider presses can be used to press pears or grapes, as well. Solid-type table grapes can be pressed rapidly. Slip-skin varieties (Concord or Niagara) require pressing in several stages over an hour or two, using a filter bag. Do not press stone fruits through the shredder without first removing ALL the pits first. Anything hard will severely damage the grinder knives.
Press Descriptions
Listed below are the five sizes now offered. Standard and Heirloom models are offered. Standard models include some exterior plywood. Heirloom presses are solid hardwood throughout. Both standard and Heirloom presses are ash.
1. Junior Cider Gem
Standard weighs about 100 pounds; Heirloom about 140 pounds. (Weight will vary on all presses offered.) All presses come with two baskets and are mounted on wheels at no extra cost. Junior comes with 6 inch wheels, a 4" shredder with a 1/4 hp motor, and measures overall about 42 inches long, 35 inches high, and 23 inches wide. Junior baskets are 10 inches high, and 7 1/2 inches ID. Expect two to three quarts per squeeze. ACME pressing screw shaft is 1 inch.
2. Medium
Standard weighs about 135 pounds, Heirloom about 160 pounds. Overall length is 48", 39" high and 25" wide. Baskets are 12" high, 8 1/4" ID, holds three gallons of shredded apples, and squeezes about 1 to 1 1/2 gallons per squeeze. It has a 5" shredder, 1/4 hp motor, and 6" wheels. Acme screw shaft is 1". Medium and Medium Plus are my most requested models.
3. Medium Plus
New offering for 2001. Built as high as a Medium, but as wide and long as a Large. Accommodates baskets that hold 4 gallons of shredded pulp. Medium holds 3 gallons, Large 5 gallons. It has a 6" shredder and a 1/3 hp motor. Advantages: more capacity than a Medium, and easier to use for shorter people, and older and younger helpers. My personal press is a Medium Plus.
4. Large
Standard weighs about 160 pounds; Heirloom 190 pounds. Large is 54" long, 42" high, and 27" wide. Baskets are 14" high, and 9 3/8" ID. Presses close to 2 gallons per squeeze. Acme screw shaft size is 1 1/8". Large has 7" wheels, 6" shredder, 1/3 hp motor.
5. Jumbo
Standard weighs about 200 pounds, Heirloom about 225 pounds. Jumbo is 58" long, 45" high, and 29" wide. Baskets are 16" high and 11 3/8" ID. Presses close to 3 gallons per squeeze. Acme screw shaft is 1 1/4". Jumbo has 8" wheels, 7" shredder, and 1/2 hp motor. Jumbo baskets hold close to a 40 pound bushel of shredded apples. Juice quantity is dependent on how juicy the apples are. 450 gallons in one day has been reported for the Jumbo. (Press Descriptions, 1)
Correll Cider Presses
24791 Warthen Road,
Elmira, Oregon 97437
Phone: (541) 935-3825
Cider Press Manufacturing by Robert V. Correll
(Correll Apple Press, 1)
Homestead Harvest
The Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is Built Strong! Ideal apple press for your cider making needs.
Price: $465.99 Genuine Jaffrey Cider / Wine / Fruit Press / Presses With or Without Apple Grinder
• Provides Total Stability Under Grinding and Pressing Action.
• Easily Transforms Bushels of Fruit into Flowing Juices.
• Built to Last Through Family Generations.
Making cider with the Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is so much fun from start to finish, everyone at your house will want a turn at this powerful, easy-to-use tool! .
First, you'll be happily surprised at how easy it is to operate the rugged stainless-steel toothed grinder � it takes just minutes to reduce a bushel of apples to juice-filled pulp Then, with the pressing tub loaded, you slowly begin turning the massive pressing screw � and watch faces around you light up with anticipation as the fresh, sparkling cider begins flowing into your collecting bucket.
And the flavor of those newly-pressed juices is beyond compare! After tasting pure, completely natural apple cider you've made yourself, you'll never go back to "store bought" ...So much better for kids and grownups than sugary soft-drinks.
This rugged hand-crafted fruit press holds 1 bushel of fruit. Soft fruits are placed directly into pressing tub for squeezing. Hard fruits are first dropped whole into the grinder where the flywheel is used to effortlessly grind the fruit for pressing. No need to peel or slice fruit. Pulp falls directly into tub for squeezing. With minimum effort the pressing handle is then used to squeeze pulp filtering the juices through a nylon pressing bag and releasing it through a spout.
Excellent For Pressing apples, grapes, pears, pitted plums, apricots and cherries to make sparkling ciders, juices and wines.
Solid and Versatile
Genuine Jaffrey Presses have been built in Kansas since 1983 with satisfied customers across the USA. Each press is solidly crafted with a maple frame and cast iron grinder for years of enjoyment. And, your purchase is covered by a one-year limited warranty and money back guarantee.
Features
• Heavy duty 1" diameter pressing screw with Acme thread exerts a powerhouse of pressure with a minimum effort. Four threads per inch permit fast travel.
• Grinder bolts to press frame. A hardwood drum studded with eight rows of stainless steel teeth is mounted on a steel crankshaft inside the cast iron casing. (Grinder can be easily removed from press and mounted on a sawhorse or other support, allowing one person to grind fruit, another to press juices.)
• Heavy cast-iron flywheel with hardwood handle rotates drum mounted on steel shaft -- all perfectly balanced for smooth, easy grinding.
• Large steel-banded pressing tub will hold up to one bushel of pulp inside the fitted, fine-mesh pressing bag. It will keep the skins, stems and pulp inside the bag letting only the juice flow through. You must order them extra as they are not included with the press
• Entire press frame and tub are now SOLID MAPLE for super strength. You must apply a final finish of our one part epoxy coating or varnish, lacquer or mineral oil.
• Uprights of sturdy maple and the extra wide-stance legs provide total stability under grinding and pressing action.
• Sliding collecting tray with bottom juice drain.
Ciders and juices for year round enjoyment
You can make this handsome press the centerpiece of a festive cider making party � celebrate autumn by inviting friends and neighbors to bring their own apples and join the fun...Or, get the whole family involved in making a year's supply of cider for your freezer in just one afternoon...Or, buy fresh fruit in bulk and store it pressing "out of season" any time of year!
If you enjoy making your own wines at home, you'll find the Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press is ideal for quickly transforming a variety of fruits into juices for fermenting ...Make good old-fashioned hard cider for an array of warming winter drinks...Turn out mouthwatering treats like apple butter, boiled cider jelly, mulled cider or cider cake (we'll provide the recipes), all with cider from your Press.
You'll be amazed at all the ways you can use this versatile tool. And it's so much fun to use, you won't want to put it away. Youngsters can turn this efficient Press into a real moneymaker, producing gallons of cider for neighborhood sales. It's a great tool for community gardeners, small commercial orchards and garden clubs. (The Genuine, 1)
Genuine Jaffrey Old Fashioned Table Wine / Cider / Fruit Press
Cost: $259.99
Dimensions:
9 in. x 11 in. tub.
11 in. x 20 in. overall press size.
Manufacturer Information:
Powerful pressing and grinding systems that transform bushels of fruit into sparkling ciders and juices with surprisingly little effort - and in such a short time you'll keep wanting to do more! Just a few turns of the hand-wheel, and the shredded fruit - laden with juice - begins spilling into the tub. Fruit must be ground or shredded, not simply squashed to produce cider, and these grinders are equipped to prepare fruit for pressing. Once the tub is full, fold the ends of the bags and cover it with the round wooden platen, lower the pressing screw into its socket then begin turning. Almost at once your cider begins trickling into the collecting tray. Home-made cider without additives and preservatives.
The Genuine Jaffrey Cider and Wine Press are built strong enough to withstand thousands of pounds of pressure.
**One Year Warranty**
If, for any reason within one year from date of purchase, you are dissatisfied with your cider press at any time, the manufacturer promises to repair or replace it, or refund your money less the freight, whichever you choose. (The Genuine, 1)
Cabela’s
Cedar Wine Press
The screw-down method of pressing is one of the oldest and most efficient ways to tap the natural tastes of your favorite fruits for tasty beverages made at home. Simply place the fruits in the juicing basket, cover them with the wood pressing board and crank the handle down. As the board squeezes the fruit, the juice escapes through the wooden slats down to a built-in spout for mess-free removal. The ratchet mechanism provides leverage and power to extract the maximum amount of juice. Tripod base has bolt-down feet for easy one-person operation. Powder-coated cast-iron construction resists rust and deterioration caused by the citric acids and sugars found in most fruits.
Overall dimensions: 36-1/2"H x 16" dia.
Cost: $199.99
(Cedar Wine, 1)
The Sausage Maker Inc.
Fruit and Wine Press
Cost: $235.99
Description: Make healthy, fresh fruit juices, ciders and wines right at home. This Fruit & Wine Press combines modern technology and old world tradition to create a simple and fun tool for your family, so you can now begin your own traditions. The instruction manual also includes great recipes for Syrups, Ciders, Sauces, Wines and More. Why pay for expensive wines that are nothing more than fermented grape juice behind a brand-name label? Make the type of wine that you like for a fraction of the price.
Product Details:
• 36" High
• 21 1/2" Rim Diameter
• Inner Bucket, 14" High
• 16 quart capacity
• Cast iron hardware resists rusting
• Easy one-person operation
• Hardwood cage eliminates the need for maintenance
(Fruit and Wine Press, Sausage, 1)
Quality Wine and Ale Supplies
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RED IS THE COLOR WE HAVE AT THIS TIME. GRAPE PRESS with STAND - SIZE 25 - 10x14 Basket - 50lb Capacity. Ships oversize UPS. yz0608abmeti
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Aluminum / Stainless Steel Fruit Press - Basket 9 inch x 8 inch
Ratchet Press - Fruit Press - Grape Press - Truck Freight if applicable is NOT included in price. Unlike table top & screw style fruit presses that use a moving screw & plate, these presses use a stationary threaded shaft with a ratcheting head to do the pressing with a greater amount of pressure, torque & capacity. Select a press that will meet your pressing requirements. Generally, 2 cases of grapes will yield 6 gallons of wine. Each case of grapes weighs approximately 36 pounds. A No. 30 press will accommodate 2 cases of grapes at one pressing. Grape press includes: 1) A pressed steel base with threaded shaft & drain pan. 2) Split wood basket with metal bands, hinges & pins. 3) Wood pressing plate & wood blocks. 4) Ratcheting head with metal locking keys. Ship via truck only. FREIGHT IS NOT INCLUDED ON #30 AND LARGER PRESSES. You will be CHARGED separately for freight charges. If you want a freight quote please email us with the item number and your zip code. Made in Italy.
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DOUBLE RATCHET FRUIT PRESS R-25
Ideal for someone who makes 10, 20 or 30 gallons at a time. Rugged, commercial-quality. Can be used to press a variety of fruits.
Price $393.65
DOUBLE RATCHET FRUIT PRESS R-30
Ideal for someone who makes 15, 25 or 50 gallons at a time. Rugged, commercial-quality. Can be used to press a variety of fruits.
Price: $475.55
TABLE-TOP FRUIT PRESS
Ideal for someone making 5, 10 or 15 gallons at a time. Very easy to use. The basket holds approximately 20 lbs. of crushed winemaking fruit.
Price: $198.95
SET: TABLE-TOP PRESS & WOODEN CRUSHER
Save $30.00! Order both our table-top fruit press and wooden crusher together at a specially reduced price.
Price: $365.65
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Metal Apple Presses
The Beverage People
Mini Press 20 x 17 Aluminum SS
Price: $225
Mini Press Stainless Steel (Cheese, Fruit, Herbs) Screw with Basket. The internal draining basket in perforated to allow for release of liquids, while the external basket has a small port where the liquid leaves the press through a hose. When used for cheese, it can press the curd from up to 4 gallons of milk, or use it for other household purposes. For a mini-press, see mini-press WE63 and WE56.
Mini Press Stainless Steel (Cheese, Fruit, Herbs) Screw with Basket. The internal draining basket in perforated to allow for release of liquids, while the external basket has a small port where the liquid leaves the press through a hose. When used for cheese, it can press the curd from up to 4 gallons of milk, or use it for other household purposes. For a mini-press, see mini-press WE63 and WE56.
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YOU CAN BUILD ONE, TOO
My little cider maker’s not at all difficult to build. Take a look at the accompanying diagrams and photographs to get a general idea of how the press is put together. There are essentially just four components: [1] A supporting frame made of 2 x 4's and 4 x 4's, nailed and bolted together, [2] an open-ended "basket"—in which the apples are crushed (made of vertical wooden slats held in place by two horizontal metal hoops), [3] a screw to deliver the squeezing force, and [4] a trough to collect the drippings. Since the basket is probably the most demanding of the four sub-assemblies to construct, I'll start the instructions with that item.
THE BASKET
You'll notice that in the "List of Materials" I've specified hardwood for the basket's slats. This is because softwoods—pine or fir, for example—is likely to impart undesirable flavors to the cider. Thus, make a maximum effort to fabricate this part of your press from hardwood, preferably maple or oak that has NEVER been soaked in a preservative. Scrounge a little. I cut my basket's slats from a pair of old breadboards that had been collecting dust in my garage.
Bear in mind, as you build the basket, that the spacing between slats (on the inside of the hoop looking out) should be very close to 1/16" after everything has been assembled. If the gaps are much more than 1/16" wide, bits of peel and core will escape through them and end tip floating in the cider, while, if the spacing is much tighter, you'll probably need a bicep transplant after your first attempt at turning the crank of the fully loaded press.
The slats on my machine's basket are 5/8" thick (a thickness, I've found, that can be cut from most breadboards). If you're forced to use wood of another dimension, however, go ahead. First, though, sit down with a pencil and paper and figure out how far apart the holes in the metal straps will have to be in order to maintain the 1/16" spacing between slats on tile finished basket. (Nowadnick, 1)
How to Build an Apple Cider Press
Apple cider, the unfiltered and unprocessed form of apple juice, is a popular beverage during autumn and winter. Since the only required ingredient is juice, it is not difficult to make; however, the presses needed to extract the cider from the apples can be quite expensive. With some time and effort, though, it is possible to make your own cider press at home.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
• Hardwood (maple or oak) 2x4s
• Large screws
• Saw
• Food-grade 5-gallon bucket
• Electric drill
• Large metal tray
• Hacksaw
• Bottle jack
• Thick hardwood cutting board
• Cheesecloth
1. Step1
Build a large rectangular frame out of the 2x4s. The frame must be large enough for your 5-gallon bucket, sitting on the metal tray, to easily sit inside it when the frame is standing upright, and must be stable enough that neither the frame itself nor the bucket will be in danger of tipping over. This frame is going to be placed under a lot of pressure from the inside, so make sure all the corners are joined well; you may want to reinforce them with glue or L-brackets.
2. Step2
Drill many small (1/2-inch or less) holes in the sides of the bucket. Space them evenly, drilling all the way around the bucket and from the very bottom to close to the top. Be sure to get rid of any plastic shavings or sharp edges on the inside of the bucket.
3. Step3
Cut a notch out of the rim of the metal tray with the hacksaw. This notch will serve as the drain for your cider, so make sure that it is positioned so that it will be readily accessible when the bucket and tray are sitting in the wooden frame. Also be sure to cut the notch all the way down to the base of the tray to facilitate draining.
4. Step4
Cut the cutting board into a circle that fits inside the bucket all the way to the bottom, with as little extra space as possible. This will be the pressing board of the cider press.
5. Step5
Place the cheesecloth in the bucket. You will ideally want enough cheesecloth to completely wrap up all the apples you place in the press, with enough left over to tie the cloth into a rough bag for easy cleanup after pressing.
6. Step6
Use the press by filling the bucket most of the way with ground apples and tying the cheesecloth around them. Then place the bucket on the tray in the wooden frame, place the pressing board on the cheesecloth, and set the bottle jack on top of the center of the pressing board. Crank the bottle jack so that it presses against the underside of the top of the frame, thereby pushing the pressing board downward and squeezing the apples. Cider should run out of the holes in the bucket, collect in the tray, and drain out through the notch into whatever bucket or jug you are using to store your cider. (Voss, 1)
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"About Us". Midwest Supplies. May 13, 2010
"American Harvester". Happy Valley Cider Presses. May 13, 2010
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"Correll Cider Presses". Correll Cider Presses. May 13, 2010
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"Fruit and Wine Press". Kitchen Krafts. May 13, 2010
"Fruit and Wine Press". The Sausage Maker Inc. . May 13, 2010
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Nowadnick , Jim. "How to Build a Cider Press". Mother Earth News. May 13, 2010
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
Heart Disease
Heart Disease
http://www.medicinenet.com/heart_disease_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
Heart disease begins when cholesterol, fatty material, and calcium build up in the arteries, a process known as atherosclerosis.
Blockage of the coronary arteries by plaque may cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or a fatal rhythm disturbance (sudden cardiac arrest).
The link between heart disease and heart attack
When plaque builds up to the point that it ruptures, it causes a blood clot to form in the coronary artery. The blood clot blocks blood from flowing to the heart muscle, leading to a heart attack. In a worst-case scenario, sudden cardiac arrest or fatal rhythm disturbance can occur.
Heart disease: the number-one killer
Heart disease affects about 14 million men and women in the United States, and it has a high mortality rate. In fact, it takes more lives than the next seven leading causes of death combined.
What are the risk factors for heart disease?
Some of the common risk factors for heart disease include
• smoking,
• high blood pressure (hypertension),
• high cholesterol,
• diabetes,
• family history of heart disease
What are lifestyle risk factors for heart disease?
Lifestyle risk factors that contribute to heart disease include
• lack of exercise,
• high-fat diet,
• emotional stress, and
• having a "type A" personality (aggressive, impatient, competitive).
Sudden cardiac death - a fatal consequence of heart disease
Everyone's experience with heart disease is different. Some people experience shortness of breath or chest pain and make it to the hospital in time to be treated. Others are not as lucky. For some people, sudden cardiac arrest can be the first symptom they experience, and it is often deadly unless treated immediately.
Besides chest pain (angina) and shortness of breath, some other common symptoms of heart disease include jaw pain, back pain, and heart palpitations.
What are other symptoms of heart disease?
Other symptoms of heart disease may include
• dizziness or light-headedness,
• weakness when at rest,
• irregular heartbeat,
• nausea, and
• abdominal pain.
What are the heart disease symptoms in women, seniors, and people with diabetes?
For many women, seniors, and people with diabetes, pain is not a symptom of heart disease at all. Instead of experiencing discomfort, they often have symptoms of malaise or fatigue.
Doctors use a variety of tests to detect heart disease. One common test is the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?
A healthy heart works as an "electrical pump" and needs a strong blood supply to conduct electricity. People with heart disease, however, have a weak blood supply, so their hearts conduct electricity poorly. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a noninvasive test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. An EKG takes approximately five minutes and is painless. Many other heart conditions can be diagnosed with an EKG, for example
• abnormal heart rhythms,
• evidence of prior heart attack,
• evidence of an evolving heart attack,
• unstable angina,
• congenital heart abnormalities,
• evidence of abnormal blood electrolytes, and
• evidence of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis, pericarditis).
• oronary angiography via cardiac catheterization is considered the "gold standard" of heart disease tests.
What makes coronary angiography a superior test compared to the others?
During coronary angiography, doctors guide a catheter into the coronary arteries. Next, a small amount of radiographic contrast (a solution containing iodine, which is easily visualized with X-ray images) is injected into each coronary artery. X-ray images are then taken, which are called the angiogram. Angiographic images accurately reveal the extent and severity of all coronary arterial blockages.
What are some common medications used to treat heart disease?
Common heart disease medications can include:
• beta blockers which reduce heart rate and blood pressure;
• nitroglycerin, which dilates the coronary arteries, making it easier for blood to flow;
• calcium channel blockers, which help slow the heart rate, allowing the heart to beat more efficiently;
• ACE Inhibitors, which dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow and relieve stress on the heart; and
• statins, which reduce the number of lipids (found in cholesterol) in the blood to reduce the likelihood of plaque forming on the arteries.
What are some of the procedures performed to treat heart disease?
The following are common procedures used to treat heart disease.
• Coronary (balloon) angioplasty: A thin catheter is inserted into the blocked artery with a tiny balloon on the end. When the balloon is in the spot of the blockage, it is expanded to keep the artery open so blood can flow more freely, and the catheter is removed.
• Stents: The insertion of a stent is similar to coronary angioplasty except that over the balloon is a small metallic tube (a stent) that stays in place to keep the artery open while the catheter and the balloon are removed.
• Atherectomy: A drill-like device or laser cuts away the plaque covering the arteries.
• Brachytherapy: Radiation is applied to the blockages to remove them from recurring after angioplasty.
• Heart disease is a highly preventable and reversible disease. A healthy diet is a major factor in controlling heart disease.
•
The key to preventing heart disease is through a healthy lifestyle, starting with a healthy diet.
Although heredity is a risk factor for heart disease, and an individual cannot control this factor, other factors can be modified to decrease the risk of heart disease. What you eat can reduce your chances of developing heart disease. A heart-healthy diet includes lots of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Chickpeas, beans, and soy products can help lower your cholesterol as well as olive oil, garlic, and avocados. Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, can boost "good" cholesterol (nuts are high in calories, so limit the amount you eat). Incorporate fish and seafood into your meals a few times a week. Also, try to avoid sweets.
Other lifestyle changes that can be made to help prevent heart disease include drinking alcohol in moderation and quitting smoking.
Lifestyle changes: using alcohol in moderation and quitting smoking
To raise good cholesterol levels (HDL), it is recommended that women have only one drink per day, while men should have no more than two. In addition, smoking has been linked to heart disease, so the sooner you quit, the better. In fact, after just three years of not smoking, your risk of developing heart disease becomes equal to that of a nonsmoker.
Exercise, controlling high blood pressure and diabetes, and taking daily aspirin are more ways to reduce your chances of developing heart disease.
Lower the risk of heart disease with exercise, aspirin, and by controlling high blood pressure and diabetes.
The following steps may help reduce your risk of heart disease.
• Regular exercise strengthens the heart, lowers bad cholesterol (LDL), raises good cholesterol (HDL), and lowers blood pressure, The AHA recommends exercising at least 30 minutes of exercise at least three to five days a week.
• Control high blood pressure and diabetes: If you have diabetes, keep blood sugars under control.
• Take a low-dose aspirin daily; This can reduce your risk of heart attack.
Talk with your doctor before taking any new medications or starting an exercise program.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention/wo00041
Preventive Methods
1) Don't smoke or use tobacco products
Smoking or using other tobacco products is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease. When it comes to heart disease prevention, no amount of smoking is safe. Smokeless tobacco and low-tar and low-nicotine cigarettes also are risky, as is exposure to secondhand smoke.
In addition, the nicotine in cigarette smoke makes your heart work harder by narrowing your blood vessels and increasing your heart rate and blood pressure. Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke replaces some of the oxygen in your blood. This increases your blood pressure by forcing your heart to work harder to supply enough oxygen. Even so-called "social smoking" — only smoking while at a bar or restaurant with friends — is dangerous and increases the risk of heart disease.
2. Get active
Regularly participating in moderately vigorous physical activity can reduce your risk of fatal heart disease. And when you combine physical activity with other lifestyle measures, such as maintaining a healthy weight, the payoff is even greater.
Physical activity helps you control your weight and can reduce your chances of developing other conditions that may put a strain on your heart, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. It also reduces stress, which may also be a factor in heart disease.
Guidelines recommend that you get at least 30 to 60 minutes of moderately intense physical activity most days of the week. However, even shorter amounts of exercise offer heart benefits, so if you can't meet those guidelines, don't give up. You can even break up your workout time into 10-minute sessions and still get the same benefits.
3. Eat a heart-healthy diet
Eating a special diet called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan also can help protect your heart. Following the DASH diet means eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt. The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products that can help protect your heart. Legumes, low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish also can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Heart-healthy eating isn't all about cutting back, though. Most people, for instance, need to add more fruits and vegetables to their diet — with a goal of five to 10 servings a day. Eating that many fruits and vegetables can not only help prevent heart disease but also may help prevent cancer.
Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may decrease your risk of heart attack, protect against irregular heartbeats and lower blood pressure. Some fish are a good natural source of omega-3s. However, pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish because they contain levels of mercury high enough to pose a danger to a developing fetus. But for most others, the health benefits of fish outweigh any risks associated with mercury. Omega-3s are present in smaller amounts in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, soybean oil and canola oil, and they can also be found in supplements.
4. Maintain a healthy weight
As you put on weight in adulthood, your weight gain is mostly fat rather than muscle. This excess weight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
4. Maintain a healthy weight
As you put on weight in adulthood, your weight gain is mostly fat rather than muscle. This excess weight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/heartdisease/risk/780.html
What is coronary artery disease?
Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (also called CAD) is caused by a thickening of the inside walls of the coronary arteries. This thickening is called atherosclerosis (say “ath-uh-roe-skluh-roe-suhs”). A fatty substance called plaque builds up inside the thickened walls of the arteries, blocking or slowing the flow of blood. If your heart muscle doesn't get enough blood to work properly, you may have angina or a heart attack. Angina (say "ann-jye-na") is a squeezing pain or pressing feeling in your chest.
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn't getting enough blood from the coronary arteries. Heart attacks usually result from a blockage in the coronary arteries. This blockage is most likely to be caused by a blood clot that forms from plaque inside the artery that has cracked or ruptured.
What is a stroke?
A stroke is caused by a blockage in an artery that carries blood to the brain. When blood flow to a part of your brain is cut off, that part of the brain can become damaged. You may lose the ability to perform activities that are controlled by that part of the brain, such as the ability to speak or to move your arm or leg.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/how-your-heart-works.aspx
Everyone's heart beats around 70 times per minute, or 100,000 times per day, or about 2.5 billion times in the average lifetime. This vital organ is programmed to work automatically for every second of every day for as long as you live, no matter what else you're doing mentally or physically. In other words, your heart never rests.
Calculate your Heart Disease Risk
Calculate Your Heart Disease Risk
This is the information you need to calculate your risk:
• Your age. As you get older, your overall increase for heart disease and heart attack goes up. For men this means being over age 45 and for women, over 55.
• Cholesterol. You need to know about your total cholesterol as well as both the “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and the “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. If your LDL is too high or your HDL is too low (less than 40 mg/dL), you are at risk. Get a blood test to find out what your cholesterol levels are if you do not already know.
• Blood pressure. It should be 140/90 or lower. If you are taking medication to control blood pressure, you are still considered to be at risk even if your blood pressure is under control.
• Chronic diseases. There are other health conditions, such as diabetes, that are closely tied to heart disease risk.
• Family history. If you have close male relatives who had heart disease before age 55 or close female relatives with heart disease before age 65, you are at increased risk. However, Levy points out that many people do not know all the details of their family’s history with heart disease. Make the best guess you can if you don’t have someone to ask.
• Smoking cigarettes. Bad news for people who are smokers — this is a strong independent risk factor for heart disease.
Women's Heart Attack Calculator
Men's Heart Attack Calculator
http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/waistline-and-heart-health.aspx
What Your Waistline Says About Your Heart
Carrying excess weight around your middle could have a profound impact on your heart.
The ailment has many names, including metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, Syndrome X, and the name I will use, prediabetes. Why is it so easy to diagnose? There's one clue that's a dead giveaway: It's your waistline. One of my colleagues says that when a patient's belly is the first body part to enter his office, the diagnosis is made. If you have gained weight in middle age and most of it is in your belly, you are likely part of the American epidemic of prediabetes. And if you don't start eating better and exercising, full-blown diabetes will almost certainly be in your future.
Why would a cardiologist be so concerned with your waistline? The reason has less to do with how you look on the outside than it does with how you look on the inside. I'm worried about what prediabetes and diabetes are doing to your arteries. Both conditions can injure the lining of your vessels and accelerate the production of plaque, greatly increasing your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
After a meal, it is the job of insulin to help transport fats as well as sugar from the blood into the tissues. As you develop insulin resistance, fats accumulate in your bloodstream and hang around much longer than usual. During this time, changes in your blood fats occur — your LDL particles and your HDL particles become smaller and your total HDL is reduced. These changes favor the movement of cholesterol from your bloodstream into your artery walls. The smaller and denser the LDLs are, the more likely they are to move into your vessel walls. And the smaller and denser the HDLs are, the less efficient they are at removing the cholesterol from those vessel walls. These changes are also associated with high blood fat levels measured in the form of triglycerides. The fact that these fats are in your bloodstream longer also favors their accumulation in the vessel walls.
So, if you have gained predominantly belly fat as an adult and there is diabetes in your family (even if it occurred in a parent or grandparent late in life), you probably are insulin resistant and have prediabetes. The diagnosis of prediabetes is made if you meet three of the five following criteria:
• Central obesity: A waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women
• Elevated triglycerides: Greater than or equal to 150 mg/dL
• Low total HDL: Less than or equal to 40 mg/dL for men and less than or equal to 50 mg/dL for women
• Elevated blood pressure: Systolic blood pressure of greater than or equal to 130 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure of greater than or equal to 85 mm Hg
• Elevated fasting glucose: Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
Learn more in the Everyday Health Heart Health Center.
http://www.medicinenet.com/heart_disease_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
Heart disease begins when cholesterol, fatty material, and calcium build up in the arteries, a process known as atherosclerosis.
Blockage of the coronary arteries by plaque may cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or a fatal rhythm disturbance (sudden cardiac arrest).
The link between heart disease and heart attack
When plaque builds up to the point that it ruptures, it causes a blood clot to form in the coronary artery. The blood clot blocks blood from flowing to the heart muscle, leading to a heart attack. In a worst-case scenario, sudden cardiac arrest or fatal rhythm disturbance can occur.
Heart disease: the number-one killer
Heart disease affects about 14 million men and women in the United States, and it has a high mortality rate. In fact, it takes more lives than the next seven leading causes of death combined.
What are the risk factors for heart disease?
Some of the common risk factors for heart disease include
• smoking,
• high blood pressure (hypertension),
• high cholesterol,
• diabetes,
• family history of heart disease
What are lifestyle risk factors for heart disease?
Lifestyle risk factors that contribute to heart disease include
• lack of exercise,
• high-fat diet,
• emotional stress, and
• having a "type A" personality (aggressive, impatient, competitive).
Sudden cardiac death - a fatal consequence of heart disease
Everyone's experience with heart disease is different. Some people experience shortness of breath or chest pain and make it to the hospital in time to be treated. Others are not as lucky. For some people, sudden cardiac arrest can be the first symptom they experience, and it is often deadly unless treated immediately.
Besides chest pain (angina) and shortness of breath, some other common symptoms of heart disease include jaw pain, back pain, and heart palpitations.
What are other symptoms of heart disease?
Other symptoms of heart disease may include
• dizziness or light-headedness,
• weakness when at rest,
• irregular heartbeat,
• nausea, and
• abdominal pain.
What are the heart disease symptoms in women, seniors, and people with diabetes?
For many women, seniors, and people with diabetes, pain is not a symptom of heart disease at all. Instead of experiencing discomfort, they often have symptoms of malaise or fatigue.
Doctors use a variety of tests to detect heart disease. One common test is the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?
A healthy heart works as an "electrical pump" and needs a strong blood supply to conduct electricity. People with heart disease, however, have a weak blood supply, so their hearts conduct electricity poorly. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a noninvasive test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. An EKG takes approximately five minutes and is painless. Many other heart conditions can be diagnosed with an EKG, for example
• abnormal heart rhythms,
• evidence of prior heart attack,
• evidence of an evolving heart attack,
• unstable angina,
• congenital heart abnormalities,
• evidence of abnormal blood electrolytes, and
• evidence of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis, pericarditis).
• oronary angiography via cardiac catheterization is considered the "gold standard" of heart disease tests.
What makes coronary angiography a superior test compared to the others?
During coronary angiography, doctors guide a catheter into the coronary arteries. Next, a small amount of radiographic contrast (a solution containing iodine, which is easily visualized with X-ray images) is injected into each coronary artery. X-ray images are then taken, which are called the angiogram. Angiographic images accurately reveal the extent and severity of all coronary arterial blockages.
What are some common medications used to treat heart disease?
Common heart disease medications can include:
• beta blockers which reduce heart rate and blood pressure;
• nitroglycerin, which dilates the coronary arteries, making it easier for blood to flow;
• calcium channel blockers, which help slow the heart rate, allowing the heart to beat more efficiently;
• ACE Inhibitors, which dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow and relieve stress on the heart; and
• statins, which reduce the number of lipids (found in cholesterol) in the blood to reduce the likelihood of plaque forming on the arteries.
What are some of the procedures performed to treat heart disease?
The following are common procedures used to treat heart disease.
• Coronary (balloon) angioplasty: A thin catheter is inserted into the blocked artery with a tiny balloon on the end. When the balloon is in the spot of the blockage, it is expanded to keep the artery open so blood can flow more freely, and the catheter is removed.
• Stents: The insertion of a stent is similar to coronary angioplasty except that over the balloon is a small metallic tube (a stent) that stays in place to keep the artery open while the catheter and the balloon are removed.
• Atherectomy: A drill-like device or laser cuts away the plaque covering the arteries.
• Brachytherapy: Radiation is applied to the blockages to remove them from recurring after angioplasty.
• Heart disease is a highly preventable and reversible disease. A healthy diet is a major factor in controlling heart disease.
•
The key to preventing heart disease is through a healthy lifestyle, starting with a healthy diet.
Although heredity is a risk factor for heart disease, and an individual cannot control this factor, other factors can be modified to decrease the risk of heart disease. What you eat can reduce your chances of developing heart disease. A heart-healthy diet includes lots of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Chickpeas, beans, and soy products can help lower your cholesterol as well as olive oil, garlic, and avocados. Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, can boost "good" cholesterol (nuts are high in calories, so limit the amount you eat). Incorporate fish and seafood into your meals a few times a week. Also, try to avoid sweets.
Other lifestyle changes that can be made to help prevent heart disease include drinking alcohol in moderation and quitting smoking.
Lifestyle changes: using alcohol in moderation and quitting smoking
To raise good cholesterol levels (HDL), it is recommended that women have only one drink per day, while men should have no more than two. In addition, smoking has been linked to heart disease, so the sooner you quit, the better. In fact, after just three years of not smoking, your risk of developing heart disease becomes equal to that of a nonsmoker.
Exercise, controlling high blood pressure and diabetes, and taking daily aspirin are more ways to reduce your chances of developing heart disease.
Lower the risk of heart disease with exercise, aspirin, and by controlling high blood pressure and diabetes.
The following steps may help reduce your risk of heart disease.
• Regular exercise strengthens the heart, lowers bad cholesterol (LDL), raises good cholesterol (HDL), and lowers blood pressure, The AHA recommends exercising at least 30 minutes of exercise at least three to five days a week.
• Control high blood pressure and diabetes: If you have diabetes, keep blood sugars under control.
• Take a low-dose aspirin daily; This can reduce your risk of heart attack.
Talk with your doctor before taking any new medications or starting an exercise program.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention/wo00041
Preventive Methods
1) Don't smoke or use tobacco products
Smoking or using other tobacco products is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease. When it comes to heart disease prevention, no amount of smoking is safe. Smokeless tobacco and low-tar and low-nicotine cigarettes also are risky, as is exposure to secondhand smoke.
In addition, the nicotine in cigarette smoke makes your heart work harder by narrowing your blood vessels and increasing your heart rate and blood pressure. Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke replaces some of the oxygen in your blood. This increases your blood pressure by forcing your heart to work harder to supply enough oxygen. Even so-called "social smoking" — only smoking while at a bar or restaurant with friends — is dangerous and increases the risk of heart disease.
2. Get active
Regularly participating in moderately vigorous physical activity can reduce your risk of fatal heart disease. And when you combine physical activity with other lifestyle measures, such as maintaining a healthy weight, the payoff is even greater.
Physical activity helps you control your weight and can reduce your chances of developing other conditions that may put a strain on your heart, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. It also reduces stress, which may also be a factor in heart disease.
Guidelines recommend that you get at least 30 to 60 minutes of moderately intense physical activity most days of the week. However, even shorter amounts of exercise offer heart benefits, so if you can't meet those guidelines, don't give up. You can even break up your workout time into 10-minute sessions and still get the same benefits.
3. Eat a heart-healthy diet
Eating a special diet called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan also can help protect your heart. Following the DASH diet means eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt. The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products that can help protect your heart. Legumes, low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish also can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Heart-healthy eating isn't all about cutting back, though. Most people, for instance, need to add more fruits and vegetables to their diet — with a goal of five to 10 servings a day. Eating that many fruits and vegetables can not only help prevent heart disease but also may help prevent cancer.
Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may decrease your risk of heart attack, protect against irregular heartbeats and lower blood pressure. Some fish are a good natural source of omega-3s. However, pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish because they contain levels of mercury high enough to pose a danger to a developing fetus. But for most others, the health benefits of fish outweigh any risks associated with mercury. Omega-3s are present in smaller amounts in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, soybean oil and canola oil, and they can also be found in supplements.
4. Maintain a healthy weight
As you put on weight in adulthood, your weight gain is mostly fat rather than muscle. This excess weight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
4. Maintain a healthy weight
As you put on weight in adulthood, your weight gain is mostly fat rather than muscle. This excess weight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/heartdisease/risk/780.html
What is coronary artery disease?
Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (also called CAD) is caused by a thickening of the inside walls of the coronary arteries. This thickening is called atherosclerosis (say “ath-uh-roe-skluh-roe-suhs”). A fatty substance called plaque builds up inside the thickened walls of the arteries, blocking or slowing the flow of blood. If your heart muscle doesn't get enough blood to work properly, you may have angina or a heart attack. Angina (say "ann-jye-na") is a squeezing pain or pressing feeling in your chest.
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn't getting enough blood from the coronary arteries. Heart attacks usually result from a blockage in the coronary arteries. This blockage is most likely to be caused by a blood clot that forms from plaque inside the artery that has cracked or ruptured.
What is a stroke?
A stroke is caused by a blockage in an artery that carries blood to the brain. When blood flow to a part of your brain is cut off, that part of the brain can become damaged. You may lose the ability to perform activities that are controlled by that part of the brain, such as the ability to speak or to move your arm or leg.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/how-your-heart-works.aspx
Everyone's heart beats around 70 times per minute, or 100,000 times per day, or about 2.5 billion times in the average lifetime. This vital organ is programmed to work automatically for every second of every day for as long as you live, no matter what else you're doing mentally or physically. In other words, your heart never rests.
Calculate your Heart Disease Risk
Calculate Your Heart Disease Risk
This is the information you need to calculate your risk:
• Your age. As you get older, your overall increase for heart disease and heart attack goes up. For men this means being over age 45 and for women, over 55.
• Cholesterol. You need to know about your total cholesterol as well as both the “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and the “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. If your LDL is too high or your HDL is too low (less than 40 mg/dL), you are at risk. Get a blood test to find out what your cholesterol levels are if you do not already know.
• Blood pressure. It should be 140/90 or lower. If you are taking medication to control blood pressure, you are still considered to be at risk even if your blood pressure is under control.
• Chronic diseases. There are other health conditions, such as diabetes, that are closely tied to heart disease risk.
• Family history. If you have close male relatives who had heart disease before age 55 or close female relatives with heart disease before age 65, you are at increased risk. However, Levy points out that many people do not know all the details of their family’s history with heart disease. Make the best guess you can if you don’t have someone to ask.
• Smoking cigarettes. Bad news for people who are smokers — this is a strong independent risk factor for heart disease.
Women's Heart Attack Calculator
Men's Heart Attack Calculator
http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/waistline-and-heart-health.aspx
What Your Waistline Says About Your Heart
Carrying excess weight around your middle could have a profound impact on your heart.
The ailment has many names, including metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, Syndrome X, and the name I will use, prediabetes. Why is it so easy to diagnose? There's one clue that's a dead giveaway: It's your waistline. One of my colleagues says that when a patient's belly is the first body part to enter his office, the diagnosis is made. If you have gained weight in middle age and most of it is in your belly, you are likely part of the American epidemic of prediabetes. And if you don't start eating better and exercising, full-blown diabetes will almost certainly be in your future.
Why would a cardiologist be so concerned with your waistline? The reason has less to do with how you look on the outside than it does with how you look on the inside. I'm worried about what prediabetes and diabetes are doing to your arteries. Both conditions can injure the lining of your vessels and accelerate the production of plaque, greatly increasing your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
After a meal, it is the job of insulin to help transport fats as well as sugar from the blood into the tissues. As you develop insulin resistance, fats accumulate in your bloodstream and hang around much longer than usual. During this time, changes in your blood fats occur — your LDL particles and your HDL particles become smaller and your total HDL is reduced. These changes favor the movement of cholesterol from your bloodstream into your artery walls. The smaller and denser the LDLs are, the more likely they are to move into your vessel walls. And the smaller and denser the HDLs are, the less efficient they are at removing the cholesterol from those vessel walls. These changes are also associated with high blood fat levels measured in the form of triglycerides. The fact that these fats are in your bloodstream longer also favors their accumulation in the vessel walls.
So, if you have gained predominantly belly fat as an adult and there is diabetes in your family (even if it occurred in a parent or grandparent late in life), you probably are insulin resistant and have prediabetes. The diagnosis of prediabetes is made if you meet three of the five following criteria:
• Central obesity: A waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women
• Elevated triglycerides: Greater than or equal to 150 mg/dL
• Low total HDL: Less than or equal to 40 mg/dL for men and less than or equal to 50 mg/dL for women
• Elevated blood pressure: Systolic blood pressure of greater than or equal to 130 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure of greater than or equal to 85 mm Hg
• Elevated fasting glucose: Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
Learn more in the Everyday Health Heart Health Center.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Types of Diseases Prevents by Exercise
http://www.medicinenet.com/benefits_of_exercise/article.htm
Exercise can prevent the following diseases:
• Osteoporosis
• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Type II diabetes
• Obesity
• Back Pain
According to a wealth of research, exercise is the silver bullet for a better quality of life.
Ward Off Disease
Research has confirmed that any amount of exercise, at any age, is beneficial. And, in general, the more you do, the greater the benefits. The National Academy of Sciences has recommended that everyone strive for a total of an hour per day of physical activity. Sounds like a lot, but the hour can be made up of several shorter bursts of activity (it can be walking, gardening, even heavy housecleaning) done throughout the day.
Physical activity is an essential part of any weight-loss program, to maximize your fat loss while keeping valuable muscle mass. But exercise has many other health and longevity benefits. It can help prevent or improve these conditions:
1. Heart Disease. Regular activity strengthens your heart muscle; lowers blood pressure; increases "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDLs) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDLs); enhances blood flow; and helps your heart function more efficiently. All of these benefits reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Researchers at Duke University suggest that the amount of physical activity, rather than its intensity, has the biggest impact on improving blood lipids (cholesterol). According to The New England Journal of Medicine, these researchers also found that any exercise is better than none -- although more is better.
2. Stroke. In an analysis of 23 studies, researchers found that being active reduces your risk of having and dying from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Stroke, moderately active study participants had 20% less risk of stroke than less active participants.
3. Type II Diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates -- by 62% since 1990 -- and 17 million Americans now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/or control this condition. Losing weight can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure -- all of which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.
In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Frank Hu, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health found that a brisk walk for one hour daily could reduce the risk of type II diabetes by 34%
4. Obesity. Overweight and obese conditions can be prevented or treated with exercise along with a healthy diet. Activity helps to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, thus improving your body's ability to burn calories. The combination of reduced calories and daily exercise is the ticket to weight loss. And controlling obesity is critical, as it is a major risk factor for many diseases. Lowering your body mass index (BMI) is a sure way to reduce your risk of dying early and to live a healthier life.
5. Back Pain. Back pain can be managed or prevented with a fitness program that includes muscle strengthening and flexibility. Having good posture and a strong abdomen is the body's best defense against back pain.
6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights) strengthens bone formation and helps prevent the osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in women after menopause. Combine a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise for maximum results.
According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, data from the Nurses' Health Study showed that women who walked four or more hours per week had 41% fewer hip fractures than those who walked less than an hour a week.
________________________________________
"Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and anxiety."
________________________________________
7. Psychological Benefits. Improved self-esteem is one of the top benefits of regular physical activity. While exercising, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself. The feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric" and is accompanied by an energizing outlook. Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and anxiety.
And these are just a few of the ways exercise improves your health. Studies have suggested it can also help with certain types of cancer, improve immune function, and more
“Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
• Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
• Promotes psychological well-being.”
Health Benefits of Exercise
Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress.
For the greatest overall health benefits, experts recommend that you do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity three or more times a week and some type of muscle strengthening activity and stretching at least twice a week. However, if you are unable to do this level of activity, you can gain substantial health benefits by accumulating 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity a day, at least five times a week.
If you have been inactive for a while, you may want to start with less strenuous activities such as walking or swimming at a comfortable pace. Beginning at a slow pace will allow you to become physically fit without straining your body. Once you are in better shape, you can gradually do more strenuous activity.
How Physical Activity Impacts Health
Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
• Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
• Promotes psychological well-being.
Specific Health Benefits of Exercise
Heart Disease and Stroke. Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood pressure, raising your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), improving blood flow, and increasing your heart's working capacity.
High Blood Pressure. Regular physical activity can reduce blood pressure in those with high blood pressure levels. Physical activity also reduces body fatness, which is associated with high blood pressure.
Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes. By reducing body fatness, physical activity can help to prevent and control this type of diabetes.
Obesity. Physical activity helps to reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle mass and improving the body's ability to use calories. When physical activity is combined with proper nutrition, it can help control weight and prevent obesity, a major risk factor for many diseases.
Back Pain. By increasing muscle strength and endurance and improving flexibility and posture, regular exercise helps to prevent back pain.
Osteoporosis. Regular weight-bearing exercise promotes bone formation and may prevent many forms of bone loss associated with aging.
Psychological Effects. Regular physical activity can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself. Researchers also have found that exercise is likely to reduce depression and anxiety and help you to better manage stress.
Millions of Americans suffer from illnesses that can be prevented or improved through regular physical activity.
• 13.5 million people have coronary heart disease.
• 1.5 million people suffer from a heart attack in a given year.
• 8 million people have adult-onset (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.
• 95,000 people are newly diagnosed with colon cancer each year.
• 250,000 people suffer from a hip fractures each year.
• 50 million people have high blood pressure.
• Over 60 million people (a third of the population) are overweight.”
http://www.nutristrategy.com/health.htm
Which Alzheimer’s risks can you control or reduce?
Although scientists are still working to find causes and cures for Alzheimer’s disease, conditions and behaviors that leave you more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease have been identified.
Did you know:
•Smoking after age 65 increases your chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 79%?
•Obesity in midlife makes you 3 ½ times more likely to experience Alzheimer’s?
•Diabetes makes you twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s?
•Genetics account for only 25% of Alzheimer’s cases?
•Chronic stress may quadruple your risk?
http://helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_prevention_slowing_down_treatment.htm
Exercise can prevent the following diseases:
• Osteoporosis
• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Type II diabetes
• Obesity
• Back Pain
According to a wealth of research, exercise is the silver bullet for a better quality of life.
Ward Off Disease
Research has confirmed that any amount of exercise, at any age, is beneficial. And, in general, the more you do, the greater the benefits. The National Academy of Sciences has recommended that everyone strive for a total of an hour per day of physical activity. Sounds like a lot, but the hour can be made up of several shorter bursts of activity (it can be walking, gardening, even heavy housecleaning) done throughout the day.
Physical activity is an essential part of any weight-loss program, to maximize your fat loss while keeping valuable muscle mass. But exercise has many other health and longevity benefits. It can help prevent or improve these conditions:
1. Heart Disease. Regular activity strengthens your heart muscle; lowers blood pressure; increases "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins or HDLs) and lowers "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins or LDLs); enhances blood flow; and helps your heart function more efficiently. All of these benefits reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Researchers at Duke University suggest that the amount of physical activity, rather than its intensity, has the biggest impact on improving blood lipids (cholesterol). According to The New England Journal of Medicine, these researchers also found that any exercise is better than none -- although more is better.
2. Stroke. In an analysis of 23 studies, researchers found that being active reduces your risk of having and dying from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Stroke, moderately active study participants had 20% less risk of stroke than less active participants.
3. Type II Diabetes. This disease is increasing at alarming rates -- by 62% since 1990 -- and 17 million Americans now have it. Physical activity can enhance weight loss and help prevent and/or control this condition. Losing weight can increase insulin sensitivity, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure -- all of which are very important to the health of people with diabetes.
In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Frank Hu, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health found that a brisk walk for one hour daily could reduce the risk of type II diabetes by 34%
4. Obesity. Overweight and obese conditions can be prevented or treated with exercise along with a healthy diet. Activity helps to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, thus improving your body's ability to burn calories. The combination of reduced calories and daily exercise is the ticket to weight loss. And controlling obesity is critical, as it is a major risk factor for many diseases. Lowering your body mass index (BMI) is a sure way to reduce your risk of dying early and to live a healthier life.
5. Back Pain. Back pain can be managed or prevented with a fitness program that includes muscle strengthening and flexibility. Having good posture and a strong abdomen is the body's best defense against back pain.
6. Osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercise (such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights) strengthens bone formation and helps prevent the osteoporosis or bone loss often seen in women after menopause. Combine a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise for maximum results.
According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, data from the Nurses' Health Study showed that women who walked four or more hours per week had 41% fewer hip fractures than those who walked less than an hour a week.
________________________________________
"Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and anxiety."
________________________________________
7. Psychological Benefits. Improved self-esteem is one of the top benefits of regular physical activity. While exercising, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself. The feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric" and is accompanied by an energizing outlook. Exercise can help you cope with stress and ward off depression and anxiety.
And these are just a few of the ways exercise improves your health. Studies have suggested it can also help with certain types of cancer, improve immune function, and more
“Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
• Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
• Promotes psychological well-being.”
Health Benefits of Exercise
Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress.
For the greatest overall health benefits, experts recommend that you do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity three or more times a week and some type of muscle strengthening activity and stretching at least twice a week. However, if you are unable to do this level of activity, you can gain substantial health benefits by accumulating 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity a day, at least five times a week.
If you have been inactive for a while, you may want to start with less strenuous activities such as walking or swimming at a comfortable pace. Beginning at a slow pace will allow you to become physically fit without straining your body. Once you are in better shape, you can gradually do more strenuous activity.
How Physical Activity Impacts Health
Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease.
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
• Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
• Promotes psychological well-being.
Specific Health Benefits of Exercise
Heart Disease and Stroke. Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood pressure, raising your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), improving blood flow, and increasing your heart's working capacity.
High Blood Pressure. Regular physical activity can reduce blood pressure in those with high blood pressure levels. Physical activity also reduces body fatness, which is associated with high blood pressure.
Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes. By reducing body fatness, physical activity can help to prevent and control this type of diabetes.
Obesity. Physical activity helps to reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle mass and improving the body's ability to use calories. When physical activity is combined with proper nutrition, it can help control weight and prevent obesity, a major risk factor for many diseases.
Back Pain. By increasing muscle strength and endurance and improving flexibility and posture, regular exercise helps to prevent back pain.
Osteoporosis. Regular weight-bearing exercise promotes bone formation and may prevent many forms of bone loss associated with aging.
Psychological Effects. Regular physical activity can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself. Researchers also have found that exercise is likely to reduce depression and anxiety and help you to better manage stress.
Millions of Americans suffer from illnesses that can be prevented or improved through regular physical activity.
• 13.5 million people have coronary heart disease.
• 1.5 million people suffer from a heart attack in a given year.
• 8 million people have adult-onset (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.
• 95,000 people are newly diagnosed with colon cancer each year.
• 250,000 people suffer from a hip fractures each year.
• 50 million people have high blood pressure.
• Over 60 million people (a third of the population) are overweight.”
http://www.nutristrategy.com/health.htm
Which Alzheimer’s risks can you control or reduce?
Although scientists are still working to find causes and cures for Alzheimer’s disease, conditions and behaviors that leave you more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease have been identified.
Did you know:
•Smoking after age 65 increases your chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 79%?
•Obesity in midlife makes you 3 ½ times more likely to experience Alzheimer’s?
•Diabetes makes you twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s?
•Genetics account for only 25% of Alzheimer’s cases?
•Chronic stress may quadruple your risk?
http://helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_prevention_slowing_down_treatment.htm
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