Hopefully,
the one who is closest to you heart on that day, and every day, is
your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Son of the one and only TRUE
God.
If
Jesus is not at the top of your list
of
those of whom are dearest to your heart, it's time for a priority
check. He needs, and wants, to be number one in every aspect of your
life--even on Valentine's Day. Check your heart today, and make sure
Jesus is your first priority in everything you do.If
Jesus is not at the top of your list of
those of whom are dearest to your heart, it's time for a priority
check. He needs, and wants, to be number one in every aspect of your
life--even on Valentine's Day. Check your heart today, and make sure
Jesus is your first priority in everything you do.
So Your
Lower Back Hurts???
by Jesse Cannone CFT, CPRS,
CSPN
Low
back pain is one of the most common ailments people suffer from and
approximately 8 out of 10 people will deal with back pain at some
point in their life. That’s a lot of people… are you one of
them?
Out of
all of the various forms of back pain, lower back pain is by far the
most common and there’s a good explanation for this. Any idea why?
It’s
not car accidents, it’s not work-related injuries, and it’s not
a lack of prescription medications either. Lack of movement and use
is the number one cause of back pain!
I bet your orthopedic specialist or chiropractor didn’t tell you
that, did they?
It’s the lack of movement in various muscles over years that leads
to muscle imbalances and uneven wear and tear on your body,
especially the spine. For example, how many times a day are
you bending, leaning, or twisting.
Here’s what the typical person’s day is like:
- Wake up
- Eat breakfast (hopefully)
- Drive or ride to work
- Sit at desk
- Eat lunch
- Sit at desk some more
- Drive or ride home
- Eat dinner
- Sit on couch and watch TV
- Go to bed
Notice the trend here? That’s an awful lot of sitting and not
moving. Well, this is what leads to serious muscle imbalances and so
what do we do, we go to the gym and perform exercises that only make
the imbalances worse!
The key
to eliminating back pain (nearly any ache, pain, or injury for that
matter) is to identify the muscle imbalances that are pulling the
spine, bones, and joints out of place and then stretch the tight
muscles while strengthening the weak muscles.
How do I
know this? Well, as certified personal fitness trainer and
post-rehabilitation specialist, I have worked with hundreds of
individuals with back pain and the conditions that ranged from
sciatic pain, to bulging discs, to spinal fusion, and others. In
working with these individuals I discovered some startling facts.
1. Many people who seek professional help are often misdiagnosed and
end up following a treatment plan that fails to eliminate the cause
of their back pain.
2. Nearly all of the individuals I worked with were able to
eliminate their back pain, or significantly improve their condition
even though all of the traditional treatments failed them
(physically therapy, chiropractic care, cortisone injections,
anti-inflammatory medications, surgery, etc).
Even more amazing is the fact that most of these individuals were
able to eliminate their back pain in a matter or days or weeks
simply by performing a handful of exercises and stretches! These
weren’t your basic exercises or the standard back stretches and
stomach exercises most “experts” recommend – these were
specific exercises and stretches prescribed based on the individual.
Many of these people had suffered for years and years with aches,
pains, and stiffness and lived inactive lives because of their back
pain.
3. Most treatment plans offered only address the symptoms and
don’t address the cause, which usually delivers just temporary
relief for the individual.
In addition to helping hundreds of others eliminate back pain, I
also have had personal experiences with back pain and other various
conditions such as tendonitis, muscle strains and sprains, and more.
In every single situation the traditional treatments did nothing but
treat the symptoms (often times not successfully) and the only
approach that gave lasting improvements and relief was targeted
stretches and exercises.
Have you
tried traditional treatments and found little relief? I am not
saying these treatments are not effective at temporarily reducing
the pain or inflammation, but I am saying nearly all fail to get rid
of the underlying cause of the problem.
So how do
you identify these muscle imbalances? Well, it isn’t easy but with
a basic understanding of how your body works you can at least start
looking at your situation and find out which muscles are over worked
and too strong and/or tight and which ones are too weak and
stretched out.
It also
helps if you can find a qualified health professional who
specializes in identifying muscle imbalances. Unfortunately, there
are still few professionals who use what I call the “common sense
approach.” However, your best bet is to
look for a personal fitness trainer that is trained and certified in
post-rehabilitation, a manual physical therapist, or an osteopath.
Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions... you need to take charge
of your health care and be sure to quiz them to find out what type
of an approach they take in treating back pain.
I also recommend you my video, "Lose the Back Pain" here: http://www.losethebackpain.com
. It's shows you step-by-step, how to identify the true cause of
your back pain and what specific exercises and stretches you need to
do to correct it.
I wish you the best and remember the key to a healthy back is
movement!
Article
by Jesse Cannone of http://www.losethebackpain.com.
Jesse is a certified personal fitness trainer and post-rehab
specialist and he has helped hundreds of individuals to eliminate
their back pain. Visit his site now and be sure to sign up for his
free email course on eliminating back pain.
Get
Into the "Swim" of Things by
Angela J. Perez
A lot
of people ask what they can do for a good cardio workout when
they can't jog, or even walk, due to knee pain, Fibromyalgia,
or just the physical inability to do certain exercises for one
reason or another.
My
answer is usually the same every time, go swimming!
Swimming is an excellent no impact, full body, cardio workout
that is gentle on the your joints. But like other work-outs,
in order for swimming to really work for you, you
need to stick with it. It doesn't do a lot of good to go to
the pool for a lap or freestyle swim just once or twice a
month. You want to get in shape, get your heart healthy, and
get results you can see and feel? Then here are a few tips to
get you started in a swimming routine:
As
with other programs, be sure to stretch and warm-up before
you swim.
Swim
at your own pace, taking breaks to check your heart rate.
Be sure to stay within your target heart rates.
Get
to the pool at least three times a week for a 20 minute
session to start. If 20 minutes is too much at first, work
your way up to it.
After
a few weeks, increase your time by about 10 minutes and
keep increasing it every week or so until you reach a good
60 minute workout. (If that gets too easy for you after
awhile, you can always increase your days as well until
you are swimming five to six times a week.)
Mix
up your swimming routine with different strokes to preven
t
injury and boredom, as well as to work different muscles.
Help
to avoid getting swimmer's ear (water trapped in your ear
canal) by wearing a swim cap to cover your ears (also helps
to keep your hair dry!).
Be sure to
have a cool-down period and stret
ch
those muscles you just worked at the end of your swimming
session.
Swimming
is also a great calorie burner. A 154 pound person can burn
approximately 600 calories per hour. The more you weigh the
more calories you burn, the less you weigh the less you burn.
1/4
C Green Onions, sliced1/4 tsp. Salt-Substitute
1/8
tsp. White PepperDash Nutmeg, ground
16
oz can Salmon
1/2 cup chopped
broccoli
1
1/2 C Cheese, shredded1 Tb. Wheat Flour
Instructions:
Heat
oven to 325. In bowl mix eggs, milk, onion, salt-sub., pepper, and
nutmeg. Add Salmon andbroccoli.
In separate bowl, toss together shredded cheese and flour
then add to egg mixture and mix well. Pour into hot, pre-cooked
pastry shell and bake for 35-45 minutes or until knife inserted
near center comes out clean. May cover edges of pastry shell with
foil to prevent over-browning. When done, let stand for 15
minutes, then serve or store in fridge for up to 3 days.
Makes
6 Slices.
One
slice = One serving
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A scripture to help you focus on Christian life. Meditate and
pray on this verse in the Bible and see how it applies to you
and your life or how you should apply it. Ask the Lord for
revelation and understanding on the scriptures and he will
grant your request.
"Do
not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things
indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man
who eats with offense." Romans 14:20 NKJV
Wow! What a
powerful message. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake
of food! To me, this is God himself saying, "Don't
destroy your bodies by overeating." God loves us, His children,
and he gave us a bounty of delicious foods for survival, and
yes even for our pleasure, but not for us to abuse. We have to
put God first in our lives, even before food. Next time you
want to eat when you're not hungry, or eat something you know
you should not eat right now, spend time with God. Don't
wait-do it when you are being tempted to over-indulge, even if
it means completely removing yourself by going for a walk-a
prayer walk. Ask Him; Let Him, be your strength. You are not
powerless over food because you were made in the image of God,
and he is your strength.
What are you expecting the Lord to do for
you today? Are you drawing your strength from the Holy Spirit?
What does this scripture mean for you?
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Low
back pain is one of the most common ailments people suffer from and
approximately 8 out of 10 people will deal with back pain at some
point in their life. That’s a lot of people… are you one of
them?
Spring
is right around the corner. Time to get geared-up for the
sunshine coming your way! 
A scripture to help you focus on Christian life. Meditate and
pray on this verse in the Bible and see how it applies to you
and your life or how you should apply it. Ask the Lord for
revelation and understanding on the scriptures and he will
grant your request.
