Research the pain you are feeling. More than likely many people are experiencing the same pain. The more knowledge you gain about your pain the more able you'll be able to cope with it.
Don't stop moving because you are in pain. The more you sit, the tighter your muscles become due to lack of circulation. Keep your muscles warm and nourished and be sure to get some exercise daily. Go for a walk, swim or ride a bike.
Improve your diet. Often times pain is a symptom of inflammation. Saturated and trans fats can make inflammation worsen. Find food that antioxidizes and provides vitamins to fight inflammation. Try salmon, trout, nuts, seeds and olive or canola oils. Spices like garlic, ginger, cinnamon and cumin also are helpful. Also try to stick with whole grains which lower levels of C-reactive protein in blood-a marker for inflammation.
Get a massage or join a yoga class. Many people who have received at least 6 - 12 months of massages or have practiced yoga consistently for 6 months or more have reduced their pain levels. This is becuase yoga strengthens and lengthens muscles and massage increases circulation which provides fresh blood and nutrition to the muscles.
Try meditaiton. Mindfulness-based techniques can reduce pain and anxiety and increase vitality.
Incorporate supplements. Try omega-3 fatty acids for anti-inflammatory effects. These fatty acids help to ease arthritis and back and neck pain. Reasearch has shown that vitamin D deficiency has been linked to fibromyalgia and bone pain. Talk to your doctor about what is best.
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Cut car costs the easy way!
Keep the air filter clean. Dirty air filters prevent sufficient air from reaching the engine. This will cause a higher ratio of gas to be burned. If you change your filter every 12 months or 12,000 miles, it can save you 50 cents per gallon.
Pump up the tires. By the end of winter, most tires have low pressure due to every 10 degree drop in temperature the tire pressure drops. Low pressure causes friction and creates a drag. If you inflate to the recommended pressure you could save 12 cents per gallon on gas and reduce your chance of a blowout.
Lighten the load. Every 100 pounds of added weight reduces fule economy by 2 percent. You could save up to 14 cents per gallon by reducing the load and remove unnecessary items.
Drive 55 MPH? Unheard of! Anyway, for every 10 miles over 55 mph reduces fuel economy by an average of five miles per gallon. You spend an extra 3 cents per mile if you travel at 75 mph. I better listen to this one! YIKES!
Did you know the best day to get gas is on Wednesday? If you wait to get gas for the weekend, you pay more. I you wait until Monday, you pay more.
Use your cruise control and watch your fuel economy improve by 14 percent. That will save you 51 cents per gallon. I use cruise to stay within the speed limit. Especially during a good song! I save on speeding tickets.
Love those ads that tell you how special the big oil companies gas is? Well, Maryland State Motor Fuel Lab did a study and found that brand-name gas isn't any cleaner or more efficient than generic gas - and brand-name gas will get you by an average of 20 cents more per gallon.
Pump up the tires. By the end of winter, most tires have low pressure due to every 10 degree drop in temperature the tire pressure drops. Low pressure causes friction and creates a drag. If you inflate to the recommended pressure you could save 12 cents per gallon on gas and reduce your chance of a blowout.
Lighten the load. Every 100 pounds of added weight reduces fule economy by 2 percent. You could save up to 14 cents per gallon by reducing the load and remove unnecessary items.
Drive 55 MPH? Unheard of! Anyway, for every 10 miles over 55 mph reduces fuel economy by an average of five miles per gallon. You spend an extra 3 cents per mile if you travel at 75 mph. I better listen to this one! YIKES!
Did you know the best day to get gas is on Wednesday? If you wait to get gas for the weekend, you pay more. I you wait until Monday, you pay more.
Use your cruise control and watch your fuel economy improve by 14 percent. That will save you 51 cents per gallon. I use cruise to stay within the speed limit. Especially during a good song! I save on speeding tickets.
Love those ads that tell you how special the big oil companies gas is? Well, Maryland State Motor Fuel Lab did a study and found that brand-name gas isn't any cleaner or more efficient than generic gas - and brand-name gas will get you by an average of 20 cents more per gallon.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thai Yoga Massage 3 Training
I just returned from my third level of my Thai Yoga Massage training. I have a whole new routine and many new movements to practice and apply during my Thai sessions. As I continue to learn and grow I can continue to offer you nothing but the best services in this area.
If you have not tried Thai Massage I highly encourage you to give it a try. It's not the kind of massage you have probably had in the past. Thai is a manipulation of muscles and joints as we stretch, massage and open the body in ways you have not tried before. Go ahead and make the call the schedule an appointment today!
If you have not tried Thai Massage I highly encourage you to give it a try. It's not the kind of massage you have probably had in the past. Thai is a manipulation of muscles and joints as we stretch, massage and open the body in ways you have not tried before. Go ahead and make the call the schedule an appointment today!
3 veggie juice drink recipes with health benefits!
Beet-Berry Blast
In a blender, puree 1/2 cup canned beets, 1/2 cup beet juice, 1 1/2 cups raspberries and 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt for 30 seconds or until smooth. Add honey to sweeten and garnish with raspberries.
Beets rev fat burn.
Cool Cucumer Lemonade
Blend 5 cups peeled and chopped cucumbers, 1 cup chopped celery and 1 cup lemonade 30 seconds or until smooth. Sweeten with agave syrup to taste and garnish with fresh lemon and cucumber slices.
Celery reduces stress.
Tomato Orange Sunshine
Combine 2 cups orange or blood orange juice, 1 1/2 cups tomato juice and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda in a pitcher. Sweeten with sugar to taste, if desired. Garnish with orange zest curls.
Tomatoes ward off sun damage.
In a blender, puree 1/2 cup canned beets, 1/2 cup beet juice, 1 1/2 cups raspberries and 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt for 30 seconds or until smooth. Add honey to sweeten and garnish with raspberries.
Beets rev fat burn.
Cool Cucumer Lemonade
Blend 5 cups peeled and chopped cucumbers, 1 cup chopped celery and 1 cup lemonade 30 seconds or until smooth. Sweeten with agave syrup to taste and garnish with fresh lemon and cucumber slices.
Celery reduces stress.
Tomato Orange Sunshine
Combine 2 cups orange or blood orange juice, 1 1/2 cups tomato juice and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda in a pitcher. Sweeten with sugar to taste, if desired. Garnish with orange zest curls.
Tomatoes ward off sun damage.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Is popcorn a diet food?
Popcorn is high in fiber and can indeed help you shed pounds. The fiber in popcorn will help you end hunger pains. Popcorn digests slowly and stays in your system longer and will help you feel fuller longer. In certain studies, popcorn has been found to be more filling than peanuts or a candy bar. The candy bar because it is loaded with sugar and sugar is easily absorbed and stored in the body. Popcorn will also help to build energy and improve your mood.
An air popper will be your best bet. Popcorn from an air popper contains approximately 30 calories per cup. Feel free to add some seasoning to it like seasoning salt or a dash of cayenne pepper for a bite. If you prefer the easy micorwave popcorn, be sure to check the calorie content in each cup. It could fool you and you could gain instead of lose. I prefer the pops that say low calorie and low or no fat. Try to stick with one that has about 20 calories per cup.
An air popper will be your best bet. Popcorn from an air popper contains approximately 30 calories per cup. Feel free to add some seasoning to it like seasoning salt or a dash of cayenne pepper for a bite. If you prefer the easy micorwave popcorn, be sure to check the calorie content in each cup. It could fool you and you could gain instead of lose. I prefer the pops that say low calorie and low or no fat. Try to stick with one that has about 20 calories per cup.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Help for body flaws
Belly Bloat:
White beans are loaded with potassium and can flush fluid and shrink your waist line by 2 inches a month. Another benefit is that they block starch absorption and rev fat burn which will blast belly fat. Try a cup a day.
Upper arm firmer:
Those sleeveless dresses getting you down? Now that it is summer you may want to firm your arms. Sit on a chair with your legs out in front of you. Grip the edges and lift yourself off the seat. When you are strong enough, scoot forward so your bum clears the chair. Lower yourself as far as you can by bending your arms and then raise back up. Repeat this 10 times twice daily. Increase reps as you get stronger.
Cellulite Eraser:
Doing yoga for 20 minutes four times a week could smooth cellulite on the butt and thighs in as little as two months. Try the half shoulder stand. Lie on your back and bend the knees curling them towards your forehead. Put your hands under your hips for support. Hold for 10 deep breaths and then return to the starting point. Repeat five times.
Fungus Fighter:
Apply Vicks Vaporub to infected toenails to clear up fungus. The fungus fighting benefits are eucalyptus, menthol and camphor oils. Massage in a dollop twice daily for at least three months. Prior to clearing the fungus, when you want to dress up, put on Dr.'s Remedy enriched Nail Polish with tea tree oil and garlic extract which are natural antifungals.
White beans are loaded with potassium and can flush fluid and shrink your waist line by 2 inches a month. Another benefit is that they block starch absorption and rev fat burn which will blast belly fat. Try a cup a day.
Upper arm firmer:
Those sleeveless dresses getting you down? Now that it is summer you may want to firm your arms. Sit on a chair with your legs out in front of you. Grip the edges and lift yourself off the seat. When you are strong enough, scoot forward so your bum clears the chair. Lower yourself as far as you can by bending your arms and then raise back up. Repeat this 10 times twice daily. Increase reps as you get stronger.
Cellulite Eraser:
Doing yoga for 20 minutes four times a week could smooth cellulite on the butt and thighs in as little as two months. Try the half shoulder stand. Lie on your back and bend the knees curling them towards your forehead. Put your hands under your hips for support. Hold for 10 deep breaths and then return to the starting point. Repeat five times.
Fungus Fighter:
Apply Vicks Vaporub to infected toenails to clear up fungus. The fungus fighting benefits are eucalyptus, menthol and camphor oils. Massage in a dollop twice daily for at least three months. Prior to clearing the fungus, when you want to dress up, put on Dr.'s Remedy enriched Nail Polish with tea tree oil and garlic extract which are natural antifungals.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Simple ways to love yourself!
Keep Birthday and Mother's day cards. Also keep photo's of special times and simple sweet notes from friends and family that made you feel special. Keep filling up the drawer and take time to open it and go through all of those special moments. Just simple reminders of how special you are serve as power triggers and can turn your mood around.
Do you know that taking a break in the middle of the day will help you get more done? Take a 30 minute break and read a magazine or listen to music and you will zip through the rest of your day!
Have you ever thought that talking to yourself makes you a strange person? Well, don't be afraid to be your own best friend. Next time you make a mistake, talk to yourself like you would your best friend. If you focus too hard on your mistake negatively, it will set you up for another mistake. Allow the tension to seep away and give yourself a pep talk.
Don't feel bad to indulge in a massage, soak in the tub or buy a new nail polish. Just pick something you enjoy. Delighting in indulgence will take away worries and lift your mood. It will also boost your self confidence.
Do you know that taking a break in the middle of the day will help you get more done? Take a 30 minute break and read a magazine or listen to music and you will zip through the rest of your day!
Have you ever thought that talking to yourself makes you a strange person? Well, don't be afraid to be your own best friend. Next time you make a mistake, talk to yourself like you would your best friend. If you focus too hard on your mistake negatively, it will set you up for another mistake. Allow the tension to seep away and give yourself a pep talk.
Don't feel bad to indulge in a massage, soak in the tub or buy a new nail polish. Just pick something you enjoy. Delighting in indulgence will take away worries and lift your mood. It will also boost your self confidence.
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