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 Fat Loss Tip of the Day
When grilling
bacon or sausage, place them on a wire rack to allow the grease to drain away
American Heart Association, news about your health.
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Dance
Dance Dance
If you've got aching joints and arthritis, dancing can help. It may be hard to believe, but
moving your joints helps relieve joint pain.
When you dance, you strengthen the
muscles around the joints, which helps take stress off your joints. It also reduces joint stiffness and builds flexibility
and endurance. Dancing can improve your mood and self-esteem. It helps you sleep better, keeps weight under control, and gives
you more energy. There's also a certain sense of accomplishment that
comes from dancing. After all, pushing yourself to exercise - when your body hurts - isn't easy. In addition to arthritis
pain relief, dancing for exercise can offset other health problems, like osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease.
Whether you have arthritis or not, a warm-up is a smart place to start.Going into an exercise activity with cold muscles
can only cause pain and possibly injury.
Try these warm-up exercises. Do three to five repetitions each:
1.
Put hands on hips. Bend from the waist on one side, then come back up. Repeat on the other side.
2.
Raise one or both shoulders up toward the ears. Lower and repeat.
3. Extend arms out at both sides.
Rotate arms forward, then in reverse.
4. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and toes turned slightly
out. Rotate to your left side. Then rotate to your right side.
For any adult, including
people that have arthritis, 30 minutes of exercise three times a week is recommended.
Accumulate it in small amounts
of movement through out the day...start with 5-10 minutes and increase slowly.
Now put on your favorite music
and dance!
Fibromyalgia: What Increases Your RiskCertain factors may increase your risk of developing fibromyalgia. Being
female greatly increases your chance of developing this syndrome. It is possible that having a rheumatic disorder (such as
rheumatoid arthritis), an infectious disease (such as Lyme disease or mononucleosis),
a psychiatric condition (such as major depression),
or a traumatic event (such as a car accident) may increase your chance of developing fibromyalgia. There is some evidence
that having a family history of fibromyalgia may increase your risk. If you already
have fibromyalgia, you may be more likely to have recurring symptoms or persistent pain if you are a woman and: - You have frequent episodes of emotional or physical stress.
- You
have had symptoms for many years.
- You have insomnia or a sleep disorder.
- You have depression or an anxiety disorder
- You have belly pain, headaches, or problems with urination.
Nasal Allergies?When you're doing your spring cleaning, don't forget your nose. Nasal irrigation is a cheap and easy way for people with spring allergies, nasal congestion, stuffy noses
and post-nasal drip to get relief.
Nasal irrigation involves rinsing the nose and nasal passages with a solution made
with a quarter-teaspoon of kosher salt, eight ounces of warm tap water and a quarter-teaspoon of baking soda.
There are
several ways to administer the solution.
1. Using an 8 ounce squeeze, squeeze 4 ounces into each
nostril.
2. Use a neti-pot, which looks like a miniature tea pot. You pour the 4 ounce solution
into the nostrils.
3. Turkey basters and children's suction syringes will work well too.
The benefit of nasal irrigation is that it works well where medication fails to work.
Nasal irrigation alone may be
sufficient to control mild allergy symptoms but you may need to use a when your symptoms are severe.
The Top Five WaysTo Keep A Healthy Heart
Do you know what the normal healthy heart is classified
as?
It is a strong,
hard working pump made of muscle tissue. It's about the size of a person's fist.
The good news is that you can keep it that way through out your entire lifetime. Unfortunately
though, the American lifestyle of always being on the go with our jobs and the kids can prevent us from always getting the
proper nutrition. Listed here are the top five ways to keep a healthy heart.
1. Know Your Cholesterol Level
Your
diet, weight, physical activity and exposure to tobacco smoke all affect your cholesterol level. Start getting your level
checked in your 20's.
2. You Are What You Eat
Limit your fast food intake.
Better food habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. A healthful eating plan means choosing the right foods
to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way.
3. Exercise &
Fitness
Get moving people! All physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.
4. Manage Your Weight
Carrying extra weight puts added strain on your
heart.
5. Stop Smoking
Cigarette smoking is the leading
preventable cause of disease and death.Smoking increases blood pressure, decreases exercise tolerance and increases the tendency
for blood to clot leading to heart attacks and strokes.
By following these 5 simple rules you are giving your heart
the best care to keep it healthy for a long long time.
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March 30, 2008
Are you concerned about your health? Is your
fitness level where it should be?
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your anything like me, I am always looking for good information to help me with my quest to better health. So, in my search
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