Stretch Out That Pain In The Neck!

Tight and short muscles in the neck can cause pain, tension, and limited movement. Here are 3 deep stretches to help!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGN7-YnXoys&t=91s

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Keeping Sane During Crazy Times

The combination of uncertainty, anxiety, and prolonged social isolation is taking a toll on many of us. Mental health issues such as emotional isolation, loneliness, and lethargy, and depression are on the rise. The increased risk of physical conditions as a result of the stress and inactivity include increased osteoporosis, muscle atrophy, obesity, and diabetes.

My colleague and president of Parker University, Dr. William Morgan addressed these recently in an article entitled "The Pandemics Within The Pandemic". Some of his suggestions:

Reject passivity. Do not passively accept this time as a time of social and physical isolation; be proactive.

Exercise. Schedule it daily. The routine alone is helpful to give some structure to your day. Get outside in fresh air and Vitamin D from the sun. Go for a walk.

Active Nutrition. Make a concerted effort to eat properly and drink responsibly.

Engage socially with others. Keep social distancing & maintain proper protective measures. My sister recently has a driveway party - chairs were 8 feet apart in a circle with food and beverages in the middle.

Give everyone a break, including yourself. Everyone needs social interaction and engagement, but that engagement should not become a source of stress. Engage people on topics of mutual interest. Do not engage in discussing who is to blame for what is happening.

Use technology. Find new ways to connect. There are many ways to communicate with both audio and video interactions.

SHUT OFF THE NEWS! Avoid watching the news obsessively and interacting negatively on social media. Once a day, and walk away.

Look out for others. Reach out to shut-ins and talk to them. Ensure that family and friends are eating correctly.

LAUGH! Still the best medicine!

To read more:

Pandemic Within the Pandemic

BE WELL!

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Material on this blog is provided for informational purposes only. It is general information that may not apply to you as an individual, and is not a substitute for your 
own doctor’s medical care or advice.Reading this blog should not  be construed to mean that you and I have a patient-physician relationship. 
The inclusion of any link does not imply my endorsement of the linked site or its affiliates, 

NEVER DISREGARD MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEB SITE.

Perspective Is Key!

What we see is largely based on our perspective. Read the sign carefully - Up and down, and left to right.

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Material on this blog is provided for informational purposes only. It is general information that may not apply to you as an individual, and is not a substitute for your own doctor’s medical care or advice.


Reading this blog should not  be construed to mean that you and I have a patient-physician relationship. 

The inclusion of any link does not imply my endorsement of the linked site or its affiliates, 

NEVER DISREGARD MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEB SITE.

12 Keys To Health and Fulfillment!

Over the past few decades I have learned from my mentors, colleagues, friends, soldiers, professional athletes and even people I did not like the following 12 keys to health and fulfillment:

1. Sleep 6-8 hours/night.

2. Strength train, with breath control, twice per week.

3. Eat nourishing food, and supplement with Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, and Probiotics.

4. Music is food for your soul and Laughter is the best medicine. Get several daily doses.

5. Chiropractic care, spinal strengthening & core stability keep your structure sound.

6. Faith. Family. Freedom. These are never fully appreciated until they're lost.

7. Aerobic exercise, 20+ minutes five times per week.

8. Everything in moderation, including moderation (you have to get crazy sometimes!).

9. Productive mental attitude by finding gratitude and something positive in everything. Accomplish something important every day.

10. Consistency in a daily routine, with a purpose. Purpose can see you through almost anything.

11 Give some of your time, energy, attention, money, and experience to someone who could use and appreciate it.

12 Learn to forgive yourself and others over and over again. Life is short. Make amends.

BE WELL!

Disclaimer

Material on this blog is provided for informational purposes only. It is general information that may not apply to you as an individual, and is not a substitute for your own doctor’s medical care or advice.


Reading this blog should not  be construed to mean that you and I have a patient-physician relationship. 

The inclusion of any link does not imply my endorsement of the linked site or its affiliates, 

NEVER DISREGARD MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEB SITE.

How To Use Push-Ups For Health

No gym? No problem! One classic exercise that builds great upper body strength is the Push-up.

The training load of a regular push-up equals ~65% of your body weight. The load of push-ups can be manipulated by elevating the hands (to make it easier) or the feet (to make it more difficult). Putting your hands on a box, bar, or handle~ 24 inch tall reduces the load to ~ 40% of your bodyweight. Putting your feet on a box ~24 inches tall increases the load to ~ 75% of your bodyweight. Push-ups on your knees results in ~ 50% less load.

SOURCE: Push up article

Disclaimer

Material on this blog is provided for informational purposes only. It is general information that may not apply to you as an individual, and is not a substitute for your own doctor’s medical care or advice.


Reading this blog should not  be construed to mean that you and I have a patient-physician relationship. 

The inclusion of any link does not imply my endorsement of the linked site or its affiliates, 

NEVER DISREGARD MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL CARE BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEB SITE.