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56 - Pandiculation Nov 16, 2016

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Lisa welcomes everyone to the podcast, and addresses a recent concern. Some people are not receiving their newsletter subscriptions or notifications when they place an order. This seems to be particularly true if the recipient is using Gmail. Lisa reminds everyone, but especially Gmail users, to check Junk and Spam folders for missing email. If the lost emails still aren’t found, please use the contact form on our main site to be in touch with us, and we’ll be happy to help you.

We’re pleased to announce BlindAlive’s newest workout -- a Whole Body Stretch. Mel and Barb Seiden talk about this workout, and the benefits of stretching in general. In a recent blog post, Mel also wrote about the benefits of stretching. You can read her thoughts on our blog page. To contact Barb Seiden, please visit her website.

On FitnessSpeak, Mel takes us through a brief tour of the organs in our bodies, and explains how they work together and function efficiently.

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55 - Uplifted Nov 02, 2016

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Lisa and Mel chat about the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Convention, and how nice it was to meet many of our listeners. They gave away a Redpepper Waterproof Bluetooth 3.0 Speaker with Audio Tutorial in conjunction with Mystic Access, a sponsor of this podcast. Congratulations go to Cathy Long, who won this speaker and tutorial.

The deadline to share your health journey in BlindAlive’s writing contest has been extended to November 15, 2016. You can read all the details in this blog post.

To keep up with the latest news and to receive exclusive information and deals, subscribe to the newsletter from BlindAlive’s main page.

Mel and Lisa round out their discussion by sharing some exciting changes to the website. Most notably, you can now order multiple items at once. Also, when you place an order, you can choose the zipped VERSION OF YOUR FILES to download on an iOS device. To do this, you will need a player capable of opening these files. Lisa recommends Voice Dream Reader in particular for its accessibility and overall ease of use. Our sponsor, Mystic Access, OFFERS A TUTORIAL THAT WALKS YOU THROUGH THIS APP, and of course, you can contact us for help placing and downloading your order.

Next, Mel chats with Neil Ewers about the Instant Pot IP-Smart Bluetooth-Enabled Multifunctional Pressure Cooker. There is a wealth of information about this pot, and the accessible app that powers it.

You can visit the manufacturorer’s website for recipes and additional information.

Our friends at BlindBargains have done a review of this pot, and so have the fine folks at the Cooking with the Hazelnuts show.

If you would like even more recipes, Bookshare has several titles on Pressure Cooking, and Hip Pressure Cooking, the book referenced in the app, is available through Kindle.

Lisa concludes the podcast with a Bookit segment. This time, she discusses The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.

It is an enlightening, down-to-earth, science-based book, and is available through Bookshare, Audible, and anywhere books are sold.

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54 - Brand New Oct 19, 2016

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Lisa introduces the podcast, and tells about some exciting things that are going on. She also reminds those who have thumb drives and SD cards with workouts to make copies of that information.

Peggy and Wayne demonstrate and review the Bowflex Max Trainer M7

Then, Lisa comes back to tell us about what's new in the Health App, the Watch operating system, and the Apple Watch Second Edition. For more information, you can read two articles. The first one discusses all the changes in the health app, and the second discusses the new features of the Apple Watch. Also, if you are interested in learning more about the Apple Watch, Lisa has collaborated with our sponsor, Mystic Access, to produce a tutorial on its use. It should be released shortly.

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53 - A Cacaphony of Voices Oct 05, 2016

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Mel sits down for a chat on Podcast 53. She reminds listeners about our blog contest, and talks about the importance of having sunglasses that meet your needs.

Peggy and Wayne are back in “Let’s Eat” to review the Veggetti Pro Tabletop Spiralizer, which turns fruits and vegetables into spirals and ribbons. You can find a link to this useful product on our Favorite Product Picks Page. While Peggy was not able to find an online manual for the Veggetti Pro, Bookshare has three recipe books for use with any spiralizer. Just type the word “Spiralizer” without the quotes, into your Bookshare search.

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52 - Stronger Than You Know Sep 21, 2016

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Mel starts out the podcast by inviting all interested writers to participate in our blog contest, which is happening now. Also, you can be among the first to receive announcements of new things by subscribing to the newsletter from the main page on www.BlindAlive.com .

In Bookit, Lisa reviews SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient - Powered by the Science of Games by Jane McGonigal. You may also be interested in reading a blog post Lisa wrote about this book or viewing Jane McGonigal’s TED Talk: The Game That Can Give You Ten Extra Years of Life.

Many thanks to Mystic Access for their sponsorship of this podcast. If you need speakers or a Bluetooth transmitter to power your workout, or you would like clear, patient, instruction or tutorials, please contact them.

Continuing with the gameful theme for this podcast, Lisa reviews the iOS version of the Zombies Run app, which combines exercise with entertainment, and is VoiceOver accessible. You can visit this link to learn more about the game or to download the app.

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51 - Warm Feet Sep 07, 2016

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Lisa interviews Birgitta Rice, a health educator and developer of the WarmFeet Kit, a set of relaxation audios designed to improve circulation in hands and feet.

They mention using the NatureSpace app, available for iOS and Android versions are available.

Many thanks to Mystic Access for their sponsorship of this podcast. If you need speakers or a Bluetooth transmitter to power your workout, or you would like instruction or tutorials, please contact them.

Lisa demonstrates the HealthSmart DigiScan Instant Read Infrared Talking Forehead and Ear Thermometer for Babies, Children and Adults. To learn more, please visit our Favorite Product Picks Page.

Mel keeps with our foot-related theme with a FitnessSpeak on serum, the fluid found in blisters.

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50 - Healthy and Strong Aug 24, 2016

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Mel begins by encouraging everyone to learn more about the Why Can't We Serve initiative and to sign the petition. If you would like more information, you can listen to an interview with Marty Klein or read about the petition on our blog.

Mel chats with Diane Bergeron, who became a triathlete in her forties. They talk about goal setting, accessible treadmills, and the Nike+ Run Club App. If you would like to follow Diane’s journey, you may visit her blog or contact her by email.

Peggy and her daughter Sarah are back on “Let’s Eat,” and they’re making wraps, a wonderful meal for any time of day!

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49 - Time for a Change Aug 10, 2016

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It’s Podcast 49, and Mel and Lisa have lots to share. Mel talks about a recipe she made, and references a blog post:

The Best Summer Lasagna Ever!

Congratulations to the winners of our summer contest. Both of them chose the PenFriend 2 Labeling system.

Lisa mentioned a great resource for creative PenFriend uses. Unfortunately, this no longer seems to be available online. If you have creative and/or healthy uses for this device, you can contact us using any of the links at the end of the show notes.

Everyone who subscribes to our newsletter is a winner. Now, all current and future subscribers will get a free Relaxation audio download. To sign up for the newsletter, just visit our main page.

Continuing with the theme of relaxation, Mel and Lisa discuss changes to the Relax Plus app, and the fact that you can now enjoy additional free audio through the app. To listen to Lisa’s review of the app, check out Podcast 44. To learn more about Andrew Johnson and his work, visit his website.

Thanks to Mystic Access for their sponsorship of this podcast. In addition to their excellent tutorials, they offer Bluetooth speakers that can be the ideal companion to power your workouts.

In the newly revived BookIt segment, Lisa reviews the book Devoured: From Chicken Wings to Kale Smoothies - How What We Eat Defines Who We Are by Sophie Egan. We have linked to the book via Audible, but it is also available on Bookshare, and nearly anywhere books are sold.

Mel rounds out the podcast with a FitnessSpeak on another body fluid. This time, she’s talking urine, and what it can say about your health.

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48 - Classic Green Jul 27, 2016

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Mel starts Podcast 48 with a story from ACB, and a thank you to all those who stopped by the booth.
She then interviews Barb Seiden of KickSmart Swimming about her work with people with various disabilities. They talk about many wonderful ways to stretch, strengthen, and tone in the water. They talk about a website for ordering various types of water gear and Barb recommends Swim Outlet.
Thanks to Mystic Access for their sponsorship of our podcast. If you need tutorials, training, or audio equipment, visit them at www.MysticAccess.com.
In "Let's Eat," Peggy Fleischer is joined by her daughter, Sarah. They demonstrate making one particular smoothie, but give suggestions that apply to any combination of ingredients. For the smoothie they made, you will need:

1 banana,
1 pear,
1 cup soy milk,
1 cup fresh spinach
1 tbsp. almond butter,
Crushed ice: from a handful to about half a cup.

If adding oats or seeds to your smoothie, grind them in the blender first. Add fruits and greens, and blend for about 30 seconds. Add all other ingredients except for ice, and blend for about 2 minutes. Then, add ice and blend for about 30 more seconds. You may need to scrape the sides of the blender each time, depending on the ingredients you are using.

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47 - It Could Save Your Life Jul 13, 2016

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Welcome to Podcast 47! At the time of recording, Mel is at ACB, and Lisa devotes the podcast to a single topic. Just a reminder that there is still time to sign up for the newsletter and enter our summer contest. Simply subscribe from the main page at www.BlindAlive.com.
Lisa interviews George Drees, a search and rescue specialist and full-time firefighter, who served in the aftermaths of several recent emergencies. He talks about what kinds of medical information is helpful to first responders, what is not, and what kinds of things can jeopardize your security.
Thanks to Mystic Access, creators of tutorials to fast-track your learning, for their sponsorship of our podcast.
Next, Lisa discusses two options for medical identification which can be used by someone with little or no sight. Lauren's Hope sells engraved necklaces and bracelets, and has some higher fashion items. This would be a good solution for those with a relatively small amount of medical information that does not generally change.
Keep Me Safe ID sells necklaces, bracelets, shoe tags, collar tags, and other items which are imprinted with QR codes. Once the code is scanned, it provides access to information the user has placed on a secure site.
QR Reader for iPhone by TapMedia LTD is a free app which will read QR codes should this ever be needed.
Below are some notes which might be helpful for those filling out a Keep Me Safe ID profile:
When you receive your information, it is filled in on a form and may have underlines before or after the information. Be sure not to copy these.
For some reason, when you copy the website that is given, it will not work if you do this from the Run Dialog in Windows. Instead, first open your browser and paste in the address.
When you enter your address, there are not separate fields for city, state, etc. Just type the first line, press enter, and continue typing the address before moving on to the next item.
The information you are asked to provide refers to a child. If you are filling this out for yourself, disregard this reference.
Once you choose to edit your profile, you will need to log in again.
Passwords must be at least 8 characters, 1 number, 1 lower case, and 1 upper case.
You will know you have filled out the information successfully when you see the text: "Your Membership Registration is Complete."

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