Hi, again....
It's Christmas time, I am amazed that it is here again already.....
Today was wonderful, I had a great day with people I love and really great food. One of my Christmas wishes came true with the addition of a valued friend and colleague coming on broad with Stretch 4 Life.
As I was watching the movie Julie & Julia again for the second time it struck me that I am not alone in the quest of doing something new and different. So to all of us who are chasing the dream don't give up because it is something worth doing or maybe it is just good to have something to do.
Stay Healthy and Merry Christmas.........
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Alzheimer's and Breathing Muscles
Hi,
I recently read a Press Release about a Study that Dr. Patricia A. Boyle of Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago just released about a four year study they did on the use of breathing muscles and muscle strength. They found that if someone had the proper use of the breathing muscles they could reduce the likelihood of getting Alzheimer's. Or at the very least slow down it effects.
For more information can be found at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center or online at Archives of Neurology, November 2009.
If you are wondering why I would be so excited about this particular article it is because my breathing technique are the same ones that will help sustain good breathing muscles for years to come.
Stay Healthy......
I recently read a Press Release about a Study that Dr. Patricia A. Boyle of Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago just released about a four year study they did on the use of breathing muscles and muscle strength. They found that if someone had the proper use of the breathing muscles they could reduce the likelihood of getting Alzheimer's. Or at the very least slow down it effects.
For more information can be found at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center or online at Archives of Neurology, November 2009.
If you are wondering why I would be so excited about this particular article it is because my breathing technique are the same ones that will help sustain good breathing muscles for years to come.
Stay Healthy......
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Stress and Allergies
Hi,
I just ran across some interesting information on Stress and Allergies, did you know that stress can make allergies start or become more problematic for you.
One of the best ways to reduce the effects of allergies is through acupressure. I love it. I live here in allergy capital of the world, so until I was in my 40's, I pooh poohed other members of my family(Husband) who was a suffer but now the roles have reversed and I'm no longer pooh poohing anyone who is a walking; itchy, eye watering and head plugged up suffer.
So, unite with me do stretching to reduce your stress and go see someone who is an acupressure practitioner for allergies.
Stay Healthy.....
I just ran across some interesting information on Stress and Allergies, did you know that stress can make allergies start or become more problematic for you.
One of the best ways to reduce the effects of allergies is through acupressure. I love it. I live here in allergy capital of the world, so until I was in my 40's, I pooh poohed other members of my family(Husband) who was a suffer but now the roles have reversed and I'm no longer pooh poohing anyone who is a walking; itchy, eye watering and head plugged up suffer.
So, unite with me do stretching to reduce your stress and go see someone who is an acupressure practitioner for allergies.
Stay Healthy.....
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Review of " Active Isolated Stretching"
Hi,
I recently read an article in one of my professional journals on the topic of stretching. I have the whole article posted on the website for all of you to read.
The writer is a Massage Therapist with years of experience which I found refreshing and also confidence building because I found the same truth about how muscles work.
My design of stretch is similar to his but we do vary slightly.
One of the parts,in the article talk's about what the deep breathing part of stretching can achieve, we differ on the use of oxygen; he says it a fuel and I know it is used to ignite the muscles to burn the glucose so it will not get converted into lactic acid leading to muscle fatigue and soreness. For my part stretch has always been about wellness and getting you the customer the best possible care. Toward this goal is why I have worked so hard to get the message out about what can be accomplished on your own with just a few stretches done literally in seconds.
This is the same goal that the therapist in this article also has in mind but he would rather you come to his office and pay for him to guide you through this process. Some people need that but not everyone, certainly not for extended periods of time.
If we are to achieve wellness together, we have to assist everyone in find the right tools to do the best job.
Stay healthy........
I recently read an article in one of my professional journals on the topic of stretching. I have the whole article posted on the website for all of you to read.
The writer is a Massage Therapist with years of experience which I found refreshing and also confidence building because I found the same truth about how muscles work.
My design of stretch is similar to his but we do vary slightly.
One of the parts,in the article talk's about what the deep breathing part of stretching can achieve, we differ on the use of oxygen; he says it a fuel and I know it is used to ignite the muscles to burn the glucose so it will not get converted into lactic acid leading to muscle fatigue and soreness. For my part stretch has always been about wellness and getting you the customer the best possible care. Toward this goal is why I have worked so hard to get the message out about what can be accomplished on your own with just a few stretches done literally in seconds.
This is the same goal that the therapist in this article also has in mind but he would rather you come to his office and pay for him to guide you through this process. Some people need that but not everyone, certainly not for extended periods of time.
If we are to achieve wellness together, we have to assist everyone in find the right tools to do the best job.
Stay healthy........
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Foot Soak Your Troubles Away
Hi, again
I find it interesting that so many new ways to be healthy keep cropping up but as whole we don't seem to be getting healthier.
I was talking to a friend about the people we see on a regular bases who are always trying out the latest fad diet, gimmick, or supplement with one goal and that is to be physically fit.
There are three fundamental principles that our bodies function on;
That includes detox, your body wants to get rid of its own waste. The skin is the largest organ of elimination, we have as well as the urinary and the colon. If that layer isn't enough then we have the lymphatic system also.
To say that some kind of special foot soak is going to replace or supplement what your body already does is an interesting way to spend money but I would rather have a pedicure and leave the waste removal for the bathroom where it belongs.
Stay Healthy.....
I find it interesting that so many new ways to be healthy keep cropping up but as whole we don't seem to be getting healthier.
I was talking to a friend about the people we see on a regular bases who are always trying out the latest fad diet, gimmick, or supplement with one goal and that is to be physically fit.
There are three fundamental principles that our bodies function on;
- nourishment
- rest
- movement
That includes detox, your body wants to get rid of its own waste. The skin is the largest organ of elimination, we have as well as the urinary and the colon. If that layer isn't enough then we have the lymphatic system also.
To say that some kind of special foot soak is going to replace or supplement what your body already does is an interesting way to spend money but I would rather have a pedicure and leave the waste removal for the bathroom where it belongs.
Stay Healthy.....
Friday, October 2, 2009
What does A Men's Health Article Say about Stretch
Hi,
I had the privilege of reading a very popular health magazine's take on stretch. I could not have been more please with the tone and direction the article was headed toward except for they did not go far enough. Because they understood the relationship between fascia( connective tissue) and muscles which is great place to start but you have to stay with the muscles because their functions in the area of blood supply and breathing are the keys to mending and repairing of muscles.
Stay Healthy......
I had the privilege of reading a very popular health magazine's take on stretch. I could not have been more please with the tone and direction the article was headed toward except for they did not go far enough. Because they understood the relationship between fascia( connective tissue) and muscles which is great place to start but you have to stay with the muscles because their functions in the area of blood supply and breathing are the keys to mending and repairing of muscles.
Stay Healthy......
Friday, September 25, 2009
How To Find The Best Shoe For You
Hi
I'm finally back to tell you the secrets on how to get the right and the left shoe.
Needs To HAVE......
Always, the shoe must feel like it is part of your foot, not like your foot is part of the shoe.
I'm finally back to tell you the secrets on how to get the right and the left shoe.
Needs To HAVE......
- Arch Support
- Firm Fitting around the heel and ankle
- Ample room for the toes to move around
- No Rubbing on sides, top, and heel of foot
- Try on shoes at the end of a day
Always, the shoe must feel like it is part of your foot, not like your foot is part of the shoe.
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