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Stress Management
Stress is such a buzz-word these days, isn’t it? From detoxing with ‘green juice’ to staring at the sun and meditating for 8 hours a day, so many activities and media campaigns have now become obsessed with tackling this elusive enemy.
We can’t avoid the presence of some advert, some poster, some model telling us that her solution is the answer to stress, anxiety, and tension.
But, what is the truth? How can we really get to the heart of dealing with stress… and why in the world is it so important to do, anyway?
Fear not – in this post we help make sense of all the mixed messages, we go through what stress really means, and, of course, how you can start defeating it in your own life. Ready? Let’s get started.
Shoulder Pain – Ice or Heat? (which is better for pain relief)
If you’ve been struggling with shoulder pain, you might be wondering if it’s better to use ice for pain relief vs. using heat for pain relief.
The answer to that question really depends on two things:
– What’s causing your shoulder pain?
– What are you hoping to accomplish?
For example, if you have rotator cuff tendonitis, you might favor ice. And if you have rotator cuff tendinosis, you might favor heat.
At other times, it might be beneficial to use BOTH ice and heat in the same day.
Again, it really comes down to the cause of your shoulder pain, as well as what you hope the ice/heat will do for you.
Working From Home: The Painful Truth
When the pandemic hit it seemed as though there was a mass exodus to work from home: from store managers to doctors, everyone unplugged their PC’s, loaded them in their cars, and set them up in the kitchen, living room, and garage – for those fortunate enough to have a study, the computer now has pride of place next to the photo of grandma.
Now, working from home has its benefits, right? You can do your laundry and still hop on that Zoom call, or you can help the kids with their homework and still find time to fill out that spreadsheet for tomorrow.
Yet, as good as all that sounds, there are some down sides, too… what about that gnawing pain in your neck? How’s your back today… a little off? How many times have you tried to stretch your shoulder out yet have had no luck?
Staying Active After 50: Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
Let’s face it, growing older can come as a bit of a shock – more aches and pains, a little stiffness, and a bit more bird watching, perhaps…
And yet, growing older, especially into your 50’s, never needs to be underscored by pain, a lack of activity, or a generally unhealthy lifestyle.
We all have the ability to age well, actively, and with confidence, no matter where we are in our lives right now.
In this post, then, I talk about how you can maintain an active lifestyle well into your fifties and beyond so as to safeguard a strong, mobile second part of your life.
Nutrition and Inflammation: The Do’s and Don’ts of a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
Have you ever woken up to a headache, pain, and a thirst you can’t seem to slake?
Nope, I’m not really talking about the after effects of a big night out… I’m referring more to the effects felt after a big take out!
All too often, people underestimate the extraordinary power of food when it comes to their health, fitness, and general wellbeing.
If you think pain and nutrition aren’t interlinked, well, you’d be very wrong. Similarly, if you think there isn’t a direct causal effect between your BigMac and some fatigue and back ache, well, you’d be wrong again!
What we ingest is as important as how we workout, sleep, and maintain mental wellbeing.
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