Balance exercise helps to strengthen your legs and core, which helps to decrease your risk for joint pain and injuries. So here is one way I add balance exercise to my usual routine. First, pick a standing activity that takes you at least one-two minutes (for me, it is blow-drying my hair, which takes much …
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12 Ways To LOSE WEIGHT
1. Drink more water! It is calorie-free and actually burns calories.2. Eat more fruits/vegetables. Try to eat 5 servings every day.3. Eat less red meat. Replace it with white meat, fish and/or legumes (pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, etc).4. Exercise more! Start a habit of exercise in your daily life. If you presently do not …
How I gained and lost 25 lbs
For those of you trying to lose weight, here is my story. I have always been slender, and I weighed 125 lbs. when I finished high school. But when I got to college, I started gaining weight. Freshman 15 turned into more for me. My eating, sleeping and snacking habits totally changed. I lived on …
How to PREVENT PAIN when relaxing
If you are like my husband, you like to sit back and chill when you get the chance. Of course, with two babies, he doesn’t get that chance very often… (I am the opposite; when the kids are asleep, I start cooking, cleaning and blogging). So while you are watching your favorite team or holiday …
A busy mom’s PAINFUL Christmas
This is a true story. There was a busy mom who had four children. She hurt her back one day when she was at work. Her work was pretty strenuous; she cleaned houses. This was no minor back injury–she could barely stand up and walk. So working was out of the question. But how could …
Back trauma and future PAIN
There are two basic forms of trauma to the back: major trauma, such as a one-time event and repeated micro-trauma. The good news is that both can be avoided (at least most of the time). Major back trauma can be avoided by proper body mechanics (every time), caution with activities (such as moving heavier objects), …
A case for PAIN PREVENTION
Why prevent pain? Why do you need to take the time to think about how to prevent pain? You are busy, and you have important things on your to-do list. First, now is the time to think about pain. Think about it before it happens. If you think through every movement and every activity, you …
PAIN PREVENTION in the Christmas story
1. Joseph practicing his carpentry (with good technique). 2. The wise men walking a long way from the East.3. The shepherds hurrying to see baby Jesus.4. Mary and Joseph walking/riding to Bethlehem for the census.5. All the visitors squatting or kneeling down to see Jesus in the manger (with their backs straight 🙂6. The shepherds …
ABC’s of PAIN PREVENTION
This was my 2-year-old’s idea, when I asked him what to blog about today. Always Be Cautious (especially when lifting).Do Everything with a safety Focus.Get out of the House and Into shape!Jump into preventive medicine/wellness!Keep your body moving.Look for More Nutrition.Over-exaggerate Proper body mechanics (even when your spouse teases you).Quit making excuses.Eat Right most of …
Why PREVENT PAIN when you are YOUNG?
1. So that you do not have to get your knees replaced later in life. That is no fun–I promise!2. To avoid having a rotator cuff repair. That and knee replacement are fighting for the title: most difficult surgery to recover from.3. To be able to stand upright when you are 80. A lifetime of …
Pain Talks 