Health Tips

Stress Reduction Strategies

04/29/11 6:12 pm | Posted By: admin
Stress Reduction Strategies

Long-term stress can lead to a variety of health problems. The body responds to stress by releasing stress hormones, making blood pressure, heart rate & blood sugar rise. It is important to identify your stressors & tackle them before they tackle you. Find what makes you feel calmer & in control by incorporating any of the following:

  • Exercise...

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Choosing The Correct Shoe For Your Foot Type

04/29/11 6:07 pm | Posted By: admin
Choosing The Correct Shoe For Your Foot Type

Low back pain, knee tendinitis or foot pain may be related to your sneakers. Inadequate support of your feet will affect your biomechanics, leading to imbalance and possibly injuries. Choosing the correct shoe for your foot type can prevent injury and enhance functional performance. To find the best shoes for your feet, follow these steps.

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Recovery Strategies To Help Prevent Injury

04/18/11 10:03 pm | Posted By: admin
Recovery Strategies To Help Prevent Injury

If you want to prevent injury and feel better physically and emotionally, try incorporating these recovery strategies at the end of your exercise or sport activity.

Recovery Strategies:

  • Add cool down stretches.
  • Eat high carbohydrate and some protein within 30 minutes.
  • Replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
  • Take a warm Epsom Salt Bath...

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Commit To Exercise

04/18/11 10:02 pm | Posted By: admin
Commit To Exercise

Exercise has many benefits such as prevention of disease and injury, boosts metabolism, improves sleep, helps your mood and gives you more energy. To assist in staying committed to a regular exercise program try these tips.

Commitment Tips:

  • Staying active is key, so find a form of exercise or activity that resonates with you and keep mo...

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Preventing Back And Neck Pain

04/18/11 7:41 pm | Posted By: admin
Preventing Back And Neck Pain

Back and neck problems rarely occur from one incident or injury. It is often the result of poor posture, improper lifting and twisting, stressful living and work habits, lack of flexibility and core stability.

Try these tips to keep a healthy back and neck:

  • When sitting, keep your low back supported.
  • Use a cervical roll to improve the n...

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