11.30.06
Posted in Pets, Pets, Herb Remedies, High Blood Pressure, Exercise, Dogs, Walks at 7:20 am by ceo
By Stephen Morgan
Pssst, want to positively do something about your High Blood Pressure? Get yourself a pooch and walk it!
Seriously, this is not a wind up nor is it a reverse promotion for the Canine Defence League (or whatever). It is genuine recommendation for those who suffer with High Blood Pressure and want to do something positive about it in a natural manner.
I suffer from High Blood Pressure. I keep banging on about it in a number of articles because in a great many ways (mine probably included if I am brutally honest), something can be done about and it may (note MAY, not DEFINITELY) have been avoidable.
But I digress; this article is about what can be done about High Blood Pressure (HBP or Hypertension) not about how I managed to get it.
There are two options to consider when you are diagnosed with High Blood Pressure.
Firstly you can sit there and go Woe is me, how many tablets do I have to take and at what part in the proceedings will impotence hit me? Us guys like to get our priorities right:-)
Secondly you can sit up, re evaluate how you got into that position in the first place and then try and see if you can do something about it. The latter path is the one yours truly decided upon and hence we find ourselves discussing the merits and relative advantages of getting a mutt!
In my case the BP readings were fairly high (try 216 over 160! 120 over 80, god how I used to fantasise about that) and as such Drug therapy was the immediate no brainer in the first instance but once that came under control and the levels dropped it was possible to look at other complimentary measures to run alongside the tablets.
One year down the line from my initial diagnosis and the BP levels were manageable, I had managed to lose some weight. I could have lost the weight sooner but my self discipline for diets has always been awful but again, I digress.
Increased exercise was the next part of the rehabilitation plan and though I had always been keen on walking and getting outside for exercise, again my lousy self discipline always managed to get in the way of any constructive resolution.
This whole narrative might sound like the immediate problem was my own lack of self will and discipline and in many ways that is true. I admire those fanatical enthusiasts who can be seen pounding the streets at 6.30 am every day before they go off to work. My own view on this has always been to try and incorporate some form of longer lasting therapy that in my case was more self sustainable allowing for my own weaknesses.
Now the question may be asked at this point is how serious was I about getting my HBP down and under manageable levels? I have never been more serious about anything else in my life as to be totally honest I am not too wild about departing this mortal coil well before my anointed time.
My own view on this whole exercise was that my anti HBP regime had to be able to be sustainable AND scaleable therefore meaning that the lifestyle / approach would still be on track if I found myself laid up with any form of illness and /or accident.
So, increased exercise as well as change of diet, eating, work habits etc was the order of the day.
Hence we find our self with the situation with a dog. Having lived with dogs all throughout my childhood, I was aware of the companionship that my son would feel if we had one for our family but also I was keenly aware of the responsibility that comes along with having a dog!
They need feeding, looking after and plenty of exercise.
Now we are the proud owners of a Black Labrador / Border collie first cross 50 lbs of fun, fur and mayhem called Elmo. He specialises in all of the things that dogs do best. He eats as much as he can get his paws on, he then makes sure that as much as possible is then manufactured out the other end as often as possible and in the most inconsiderate of places! He chews anything and everything he can get his jaws round, nothing is safe, nothing is sacred and one of these days my eight year old son will get the message not to leave toys lying around the place unattended.
Lastly he is demanding about being taken out and this is where we find the missing link in my Anti HBP Therapy! As the day goes by his whole demeanour and attitude becomes more intense until finally if you have not got the hint by evening time he enters into what can only be described by US Sports Commentators as his Hurry up Offence. He comes and sits in front of you, rests his head on your legs and does not move. He just looks at you with that expression that makes it perfectly clear that either it is exercise time or he is going to leave large amounts of canine saliva all over your trousers, shorts, anything in fact that you happen to be wearing at the time!
With a persuasive argument like that it is difficult to refuse and hence I find my High Blood Pressure reducing to manageable proportions, my weight dropping and I am also now in the position of being able to review and reduce (in certain cases) the level of medication that I need to help control my blood pressure.
All by and large down to getting a pooch!
Now if I could do something about the chewin.Next time he destroys the Satellite remote (again), he gets it.
About The Author
Stephen Morgan launched
High Blood Pressure and is also the founder of
Living with High Blood
Pressure . More information on the above article can be found at
http://www.livingwithhighbloodpressure.net/features/need_exercise_then_get_yourself_a_dog.html
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Posted in Fit by Sara at 5:32 am by ceo
When you’re pregnant it’s very common to experience a range in your emotions. Sometimes you’ll feel irritated, grumpy, or even down. These feelings you’re having are normal, and can be changed with some simple exercises. Try this sequence of exercises to improve your mood. The first prenatal yoga exercise I describe will release tension in your body. In a seated position, bring the soles of your feet together. Inhale bring your knees up, exhale (through your nose) gently release your knees towards the ground. Repeat 10 times. Next, get in a comfortable cross legged seated position (you can place pillows, blankets, or towels underneath you). To release tension in your head and neck, bring your right arm over the top of your head. Place your right hand near your ear, inhale and gently press your head into your hand, release on the exhale. Repeat 10 times, then repeat the exercise on the other side. Last, to relax your mind and body, close your eyes and take 8 deep cleansing breaths…breathe in through your nose and out through your nose. Notice the difference in how you feel. Breathe this feeling in and slowly open your eyes. Don’t you feel so much better now?!
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11.29.06
Posted in Testimonials at 6:14 am by ceo
“Sara, I wanted to write a quick note to let you know how much I have enjoyed going to your Yoga classes. The classes are always at the end of a long busy day for me. I enjoy them so much. I like that you ask each of your students how they are feeling and what type of class they would like. I always leave very relaxed. It is amazing what a sound sleep I have after I go to your Yoga class in the evening.”
Sincerely, Debbie F.
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Posted in Fit by Sara at 6:10 am by ceo
So many moms ask me if it’s truly possibly to get back the body they had prior to baby. The answer is, “yes…and it can be even better than before!” From personal experience I admit that my body has definately changed since having two children, but I think in big part it’s because of the exercises I’m doing now vs. due to having kids (besides the change in my breasts from nursing!). Prior to having children I used to lift heavy weights and do a ton of the stairmaster and teaching classes. After having children I cut way down on my weight lifting, increased my yoga, taught less, and exercise outside vs. on a stairmaster. The yoga has made my muscles longer vs. thick and bunchy, and modifying my exercises so I’m not over-working my muscles has improved my muscle tone. My advice is this, believe that you can have your body back and enjoy the exercises you do. Remember everything in moderation!
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Posted in Uncategorized at 5:00 am by ceo
The loss of loved ones is inevitable. The tragedy is not so much for the one who has passed as it is for those who remain and suffer guilt, regrets and loneliness. There is no adequate way to prepare for and no way to escape tragedy other than to die before anyone close to you does or be a recluse and not permit close relationships. However, close, loving relationships are a wonderful part of life. Perhaps the pain we feel from the loss of a loved one is to teach us the very meaning of life, love, and to treat it well when we have it. But everything should be in measure. To throw oneself totally into another person and lose self and independence is a formula for disaster. When the loved one is gone, meaning can be lost which in turn can jeopardize health and life. Love well, but always keep a part of yourself that can survive in the absence of the loved one. Rejection by someone you love can bring almost the identical pain and suffering as losing someone to death. It can be even worse since the lost person's presence continues as a constant reminder. The wound is irritated, scraped, reopened again and again. The best way to survive tragedy is to plan for it. For one thing, if you are self-developing, as this book is encouraging you to do, you will have an independent life that you can fall back on. But also know beforehand that there will be no quick or easy healing. Pain and sorrow are part of the healing process. Do not assume life is ending or that the acute pain will remain forever. Think of a tragic loss like receiving a deep knife wound to the brain. First there is the sharp and excruciating pain (for this metaphor forget that brain tissue has no pain receptors). Then there will be less, but more chronic pain. Brain/heart healing has inevitable ups and downs. Grieving is like any other wound. It can be reopened (like stubbing a toe on the mend) by a memory, a song, a visit or acquaintance and then re-closed. The further the distance in time from the event, the more quickly the wound re-heals when re-injured. With more time (usually at least two years) the wound closes more completely. Once the 'scar' is in place, the pain is duller and continues to fade. Life becomes livable again even though the scar is never totally gone. This natural healing process, in which time is the most essential element, is a reality all of us must understand to survive well through such an ordeal. The pain you feel is not unique and is not the most anyone has endured. Give yourself time to heal and do smart things that will speed the process and ease the suffering. That is easy to say, almost impossible to understand or implement when tragedy strikes. During the healing stages you must force yourself to do certain things. Do them not because it is what you feel like doing (you won't) but because it is necessary for your survival. Exercise, social contact, rest and good nutrition are essential. These are the factors your mind needs as building blocks for the healing process. Do not let your healthy routine stop. You need to buy time and the best currency is to continue with smart living. Becoming active in a cause that helps others, or one relevant to the loss - Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the America's Most Wanted television program are two such examples - can speed the healing process by distracting, forcing you to think outside of yourself to the feelings and needs of others, and gives that all important sense of control and purpose. Determine now, before tragedy strikes, that you will do these healthy and interpersonal things to heal whether or not you feel like it. People who stop eating and shut themselves in their room to mourn only delay healing and may even create life-threatening disease. The mind-body connection is very real. If you give up and wish death, your body listens. That is why so many people fall victim to serious illness and even die close in time to the loss of a loved one. Although you may feel like giving up, others love and need you. You have a responsibility to them and to yourself to treat your gift of life with the respect it deserves. Tragedy is a universal and shared human experience. For those of you who are enduring personal tragedy, the heart of the rest of humanity aches for you and wishes for your speedy recovery. For those not experiencing a loss, love well while there is opportunity so there can be no regrets. For further reading, please visit www.distancehealing.eu or write to team@distancehealing.eu.
K. Kamta is a new age & metaphysical promoter/ internet consultant and marketer. Having years of experience in building metaphysical communities and promoting new age services and products he has spurred the growth of various alliances worldwide with healers, psychics & energy workers. http://www.distancehealing.eu/
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