I’ve heard talk on TV about our real age according to certain health
measures. I wonder if we could label our muscles, independently, with a real
age, how old they would be. We lose muscle mass as we age. Most people want to remain
physically active and strong into their 60’s, 70’s, and beyond while at the
same time their muscles are weakening naturally. The Denton Stretch for Life
way to fight this battle: Exercise.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Don’t Drink Your Food: More on the Benefits of Chewing
I introduced some of the benefits of chewing in the last post.
Did you know that chewing is becoming a lost practice in some fitness circles?
Some people drink meal replacement shakes, juices, or flavored water instead
of eating food. They drink their meals and snacks in an attempt to lose weight,
add muscle, or gain energy. The dangers of not using the jaw muscles to chew
outweigh the value of always drinking for nutrition, especially in youth. Let’s
look at the link between chewing and your health.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Chewing Gum is Good for Your Brain!
Mothers and Fathers often give their kids advice. It’s not
likely that your mom said, “Chew gum. It’s good for your brain.” Maybe she
should have! I have found through my research that the muscular activity
involved in chewing gum helps your brain and your body in several ways.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
New Exercise Program, New Way to Succeed: Resetting Your Muscles
Hello, everyone, my blog is back! I will provide useful
information on stretch, massage, exercise, nutrition, and your health. I hope
to help you with this information and to guide you to resources for further
learning.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Christmas Time
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.........
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.........
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.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
More About Shoes...
Hi Again,
Do you want to keep your therapist happy or your feet? The problem is that shoes are built in a variety of ways but we need shoes that always feel like part of our foot not an adornment to our foot. I know what you are thinking, "But Lori, these shoes are so beautiful and they match my outfit so well..." And I will tell you to go ahead and wear them for an evening out, for just sitting and looking pretty, go for it, I'll be doing the same. But the day in and day out stuff where you are in need of energy and vitality and feet that don't hurt, you will need these critical tips for making wise choices in shoes:
Stay Healthy...
Do you want to keep your therapist happy or your feet? The problem is that shoes are built in a variety of ways but we need shoes that always feel like part of our foot not an adornment to our foot. I know what you are thinking, "But Lori, these shoes are so beautiful and they match my outfit so well..." And I will tell you to go ahead and wear them for an evening out, for just sitting and looking pretty, go for it, I'll be doing the same. But the day in and day out stuff where you are in need of energy and vitality and feet that don't hurt, you will need these critical tips for making wise choices in shoes:
- Arch support -you should feel the arch come up and hold your foot, holding that inside arch.
- Comfort around the heel - not slipping, not sliding, but all the way up around the back of your heel to the place where your top of your heel connects to your ankle (the joint area) feels secure and supported.
- Ample room for toes to spread out and move around - not crunched up or sliding into the tip of your shoes. You need to be able to draw your toes up, spread them out and wiggle them around.
- No "slop" allowed - Areas where your foot is slipping around. This can happen around the heel, sides of the foot, top of the foot and the toe area where it is rubbing on the big toe. (People can get a fairly large callous on the side of the big toe!) Wherever the shoe is rubbing unnaturally, you'll have a callous and pain.
Stay Healthy...
Monday, September 14, 2009
What is in a Shoe?
Hi,
Shoes,shoes, and shoes.
I love them, but when you need them to help you to hold your balance and retain your alignment, you need them to aid in your ability to stand on the surfaces of your feet.
Stay Healthy.......
Shoes,shoes, and shoes.
I love them, but when you need them to help you to hold your balance and retain your alignment, you need them to aid in your ability to stand on the surfaces of your feet.
Stay Healthy.......
Repetitive Motion Part 3
Hi,
I was talking to a young friend last night about her shoulder injury, and I was trying to explain the importance of using the whole body in every activity. Even the act of healing, takes the entire body finding balance. I call this postural interrogation and structural realignment. This means when your muscles are connect in a fluid(movement) train then and only then can they work effectively together.
This is especially true when an injury has occurred because healing to the muscles is both a movement action and a blood and waste removal dance that the body has to perform to achieve healing.
Stay Healthy..........
I was talking to a young friend last night about her shoulder injury, and I was trying to explain the importance of using the whole body in every activity. Even the act of healing, takes the entire body finding balance. I call this postural interrogation and structural realignment. This means when your muscles are connect in a fluid(movement) train then and only then can they work effectively together.
This is especially true when an injury has occurred because healing to the muscles is both a movement action and a blood and waste removal dance that the body has to perform to achieve healing.
Stay Healthy..........
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Repetitive Motion Part 2
Hey,
I'm back with the news on wrist, elbow and arm injuries in general....
Did you know that all muscle injuries caused by repetitive motion start in your large muscle groups which are the muscles of the abs and chest?
The reason for this is that all muscular movement has to start from the area of origin and then into the smaller more movable area such as the arm, wrist and hand.
Stay healthy.....
I'm back with the news on wrist, elbow and arm injuries in general....
Did you know that all muscle injuries caused by repetitive motion start in your large muscle groups which are the muscles of the abs and chest?
The reason for this is that all muscular movement has to start from the area of origin and then into the smaller more movable area such as the arm, wrist and hand.
Stay healthy.....
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Repetitive Motion
Hi, I'm back ranting about one of my favorite topics.....
Did you know that all actions performed by muscles are repetitive by the nature of repeating the action?
I like to think of muscles as a two year old kid who has discovered that they can leave their parents side and come back all on their own without anyone else help. The muscles that we use repetitively are that impatient kid who knows you can't do anything with them and you can't live without them.
So, take a moment and ask your self how long have I sat in this one spot, did I get up and move around recently or have I paid attention to the muscles that I'm hoping will still let me walk with them after I have restrain them for so long today.
An just like that two year old, the muscles are whining, " Can I have a glass of water" not because they want to stay up late but because they do want some TLC.
Stay Healthy........
Did you know that all actions performed by muscles are repetitive by the nature of repeating the action?
I like to think of muscles as a two year old kid who has discovered that they can leave their parents side and come back all on their own without anyone else help. The muscles that we use repetitively are that impatient kid who knows you can't do anything with them and you can't live without them.
So, take a moment and ask your self how long have I sat in this one spot, did I get up and move around recently or have I paid attention to the muscles that I'm hoping will still let me walk with them after I have restrain them for so long today.
An just like that two year old, the muscles are whining, " Can I have a glass of water" not because they want to stay up late but because they do want some TLC.
Stay Healthy........
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Upcoming Event
Hello,
I'm very excited about the North Texas Book Festival coming up this weekend on April the 18th from 9am til 4pm. I'll be speaking from 2:30 until they drag me off the stage, so come cheer me on and buy some great books. The event is to support literacy, do you remember the first book that you read that change the way you thought or felt about the world around you?
I do it was the story about kids playing in a boxcar and the adventures that their imagination would allow them to have,that book provide me away to know that what the mind can conceive we can do.
I'm very excited about the North Texas Book Festival coming up this weekend on April the 18th from 9am til 4pm. I'll be speaking from 2:30 until they drag me off the stage, so come cheer me on and buy some great books. The event is to support literacy, do you remember the first book that you read that change the way you thought or felt about the world around you?
I do it was the story about kids playing in a boxcar and the adventures that their imagination would allow them to have,that book provide me away to know that what the mind can conceive we can do.
Friday, April 3, 2009
I want to put the word out there that I am looking for baby models for my new book, Stretch For Pregnancy. Male or Female, newborn to 9 months of age. Please send your name, the child's name and a picture of your child to my email, stretchforlife@yahoo.com. The parent or legal guardian of the child will need to sign a release form. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2009. This is not a paying modeling job. Please tell friends and family to apply. Hope to see pictures coming in soon.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Updates on All Topics
Hey,
I know it has been awhile but I've been really busy for which I am very grateful. If anyone needs to change jobs or is looking for a change in life they should look toward homeopathic medicine or alternative therapies because with the changes coming these careers will come out strong.
There are all kinds of upcoming events to look forward to....
Wellness Group is taking a break until March 24
Christian Book Expo is coming on March 19-22 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas
Also, yours truly will be at the North Texas Book Festival at the Visual Arts Center in Denton, Texas on April 18.
See you around!
I know it has been awhile but I've been really busy for which I am very grateful. If anyone needs to change jobs or is looking for a change in life they should look toward homeopathic medicine or alternative therapies because with the changes coming these careers will come out strong.
There are all kinds of upcoming events to look forward to....
Wellness Group is taking a break until March 24
Christian Book Expo is coming on March 19-22 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas
Also, yours truly will be at the North Texas Book Festival at the Visual Arts Center in Denton, Texas on April 18.
See you around!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wellness Fair in Denton, Texas
Tomorrow is a Wellness Fair at the Technology Education Center in Denton is having a Wellness Fair of course I'll be there so come out and see what's new and also all of the information you can gain.
Information Is Power!
Information Is Power!
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