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Sitting is Killing You – The Truth About Sitting Down – Infographic

Alex Webley — Wed, 11 May 2011 00:43:56 +0000

Via: Medical Billing And Coding

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Emergency Health Care For Drunks – Time For A Change

Alex Webley — Wed, 04 May 2011 08:53:42 +0000

Emergency Health Care For Drunks – Time For A Change.

Today I read this article:

Senior Tory baroness ‘forced to wait five hours on hospital trolley while nurses treated drunks’

The above article is just one of many examples of this problem.

Here in Australia, we have similar issues.

The drunks are people with self inflicted and largely avoidable health issues.

Significant numbers of drunks and excessive drug users abuse hospital staff, and other patients & repeat their stupid behavior (of getting drunk, or drugged, to a level that requires medical attention).

Why should such thoughtless, selfish and stupid people deprive the needy of health resources and care?

Let’s look at the issue from another angle….

Simply speaking, our society is saving some of these drunks, or drug abusers, from death and serious long term injury; while at the SAME time inflicting (by lack of care or resources) deaths, suffering and long term injury upon people who had no choice (i.e. the genuinely sick and innocent).

Where is the fairness or justice in that?

What a society we have eh? What poor leadership (in allowing this situation)!

Part of the solution?

Send drunks, and drug abusers, to the bottom of the health queue and force them to pay for their health care (drink related).

Perspective from natural law: When more drunks etc die, or suffer long term ill effects as a result; it will be a disincentive for others to copy their behavior. Financial impact will also dissuade such people from indulging to excess and in any case, they would have less cash to spend on their ‘poison’. Nature (biology) would take its course, and people who by their own choice and defective thinking drank to the extent that their death resulted, would be eliminated from the breeding cycle (natural selection); and of course be unable to re-attend at emergency and steal resources from the genuinely deserving.

Seems harsh?

Nature is harsh.

The current situation is not helping such people – in fact it is encouraging them! We are in effect as a society helping these people to harm themselves.

Innocent people from right across society suffer greatly because of these selfish and thoughtless people.

Society progressively crumbles.

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The Body Clock Guide To Better Health

Alex Webley — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:09:49 +0000

The Body Clock Guide To Better Health

How to Use your Body’s Natural Clock to Fight Illness and Achieve Maximum Health

Getting the sleep equation right is essential because we are then in harmony with the natural laws of life which work in the background; whether we like them or not and whether we believe in them or not. Smart, humble minded people, acknowledge these natural laws and aim to live in accordance with them. Go with the real flow of life, not against it.

Chronobiology, a specialised branch of science, indicates that there is an optimum time of day for activities, including when to visit the dentist! Now, I know you want to find out about that one!

The book: The Body Clock Guide to Better Health: How to Use your Body’s Natural Clock to Fight Illness and Achieve Maximum Health, is very worthwhile and I thoroughly recommend reading it if you are serious about improving your health, lifestyle and personal growth.

I quote here from the Amazon review:

We’ve all used the terms night owl and early riser; all felt the intense hunger pangs of midday and the subsequent ebb of energy after lunch; and all know what time of day we prefer to exercise or have sex. As explained in The Body Clock Guide to Better Health, these are normal cycles controlled by a sort of biological timepiece (housed in the brain’s hypothalamus) that regulates everything from sleeping and eating patterns to heart rate, body temperature, and hormone production. These rhythms are vital to everyday functioning, yet, the authors claim, they’re mostly overlooked when doctors prescribe treatment. This oversight, they suggest, diminishes the effectiveness of medical care; the potential for recovery and better health is enhanced when the timing of medication and other treatment is aligned with certain internal rhythms.

The Body Clock is an exhaustive guide to the merits of chronotherapy, which synchronizes healthcare with the patient’s internal clock. This can be as simple as taking pain relievers at the time of day the body will best benefit from the medication, such as several hours before the patient’s pain threshold will be at its lowest. (For most people, this is in the early morning; for this reason you’re probably better off scheduling dental work in the late afternoon if possible.) Chronotherapy also has been shown to be effective for people managing chronic health problems such as asthma, fibromyalgia, and arthritis.

The authors, Michael Smolensky, who is director of the Memorial-Hermann Chronobiology Center and a professor at the University of Texas-Houston’s School of Public Health, and Lynne Lamberg, a health writer, explain how monitoring one’s clock by keeping a “chronorecord”–a personal chart that maps variations in mood, alertness, sleep cycle, eating habits, and symptoms of pain–can empower us in achieving long-term vitality. Chapter by chapter, they show how timing is everything, whether applied to weight loss, sleep, sex, exercise, or recovery from illness. In the section “Sickness and Health from A to (Nearly) Z,” they address issues ranging from depression and hay fever to heartburn and skin disorders, giving practical advice on how to integrate awareness of the body clock and conventional treatment methods. For example, application of topical treatments such as moisturizers and hydrocortisone creams may be more beneficial in the afternoon than the morning because body temperature is higher and the skin more porous. Chronobiology may also explain the seasonality of illnesses: multiple sclerosis tends to worsen in late spring and summer; testicular cancer is diagnosed more in winter; and postmenopausal women detect their own breast cancers most frequently in the fall, probably due to “annual cycles in … hormone activity or seasonal changes in melatonin secretion.”

Aside from the insight we gain into our body’s rhythms, perhaps The Body Clock’s most valuable contribution is its advocacy of a more holistic understanding of bodily cycles and our capacity for healing. While not a replacement for conventional medical care, chronotherapy may at least give a helping hand in the process of recovery and health maintenance, adding a more personal dimension to the ordinary routines of conventional medical care. The Body Clock is an engaging resource for those who take, or want to take, an active role in wellness. –Rebecca Wright

The table of contents, which appear below, show how comprehensive this book is:

The Body Clock Guide to Better Health - How to Use your Body’s Natural Clock to Fight Illness and Achieve Maximum Health

Chapter 1: It’s About Time!

* What Chronomedicine Means to You
* How This Book Can Help You
* What Doctors Don’t Know About Health & Body Time
* What Do You Know About Health & Body Time?
* Same Dose of Medicine Sometimes “Too Much” or “Too Little”
* Monthly Rhythms May Alter Symptoms, Too
* Ancient Cultures Recognized Body Time

Chapter 2: Your Body Is a Time Machine

* Constancy Is an Illusion
* Constancy and Change Co-Exist in the Body
* Half-Century of Studies Show That Body Time Matters
* Most Drug Testing Ignores Time of Day
* New Drug Design Exploits Body Rhythms
* Chronomedicine Fosters Research on Gender
* Chronomedicine: It’s Not a “Some Day” Science

Chapter 3: The Discovery of Inner Clocks

* Science Prompts “The Buzz”
* No Sun Worshippers Here
* Cinderella Has a Message for You
* Seminal Discovery Set Off No Fireworks

Chapter 4: How Your Body Clock Works

* How Your Brain’s Brain Does Its Job
* Search for Master Clock Spanned Decades
* A Rare Hamster Opens New Doors
* Light Signals Set the Clock
* Why You Need a Nightlight
* Melatonin Is the Hormone of Darkness, Not of Sleep
* Time Melatonin Is Taken Governs Its Impact
* Be a Scientist: Study Your Own Body Rhythms

Chapter 5: Are You a Lark, an Owl, or a Hummingbird?

* What Type of Bird Are You?
* Punch Your Own Time Clock
* Can Larks and Owls Happily Share a Nest?
* Lark/Owl Traits Affect Family Life
* Are Larks Healthier and Wealthier?
* Timewise Tips
* Summing Up

Chapter 6: Your Mind at Work

* Science Yields New Spin on “Best Times”
* Effort Determines Mental Performance
* Testing Is Tricky
* Memory Skills Change Over the Day
* Don’t Let the Post-Lunch Dip Get You Down
* Moods Change Over the Day
* Timewise Tips

Chapter 7: A Good Night’s Sleep

* How Much Sleep Do People Need?
* Sleepless in Seattle, New York, and Your Town, Too
* Learn How to Unlock Your Personal Sleep “Gates”
* What Happens When We Sleep?
* Put Your Internal Alarm Clock to Work
* How Do People Cope With Extreme Sleep Loss?
* Why We Must Sleep
* Timewise Tips for Good Sleep

Chapter 8: The Growing Years

* Babies
* Ages One through Six
* Ages Seven Through Twelve
* Ages Thirteen to Nineteen

* Teenagers Lead Busy Lives
* More Sleep Brings Better Grades
* Minnesota Starts Classes Later, Launches Study
* Timewise Tips for Teenagers
* Timewise Tips for Parents

Chapter 9: Fitness by the Clock

* Media Coverage Sets Competition Times
* What Times are Best for Sports Performance?
* Menstrual Cycle May Alter Sports Performance
* Home Field Advantage Includes “Home Time” Advantage
* Jet Lag Undermines Sports Performance
* Does Exercise Help or Harm Sleep?
* Is It Okay to Exercise Near Bedtime?
* Exercise May Help Troubled Sleepers Most
* Timewise Tips If You Have a Chronic Illness
* What’s the Best Time for Gym Class?
* Timewise Tips

Chapter 10: When We Eat

* Three Meals a Day by Nature’s Design
* Regular Mealtimes Increase With Age
* Fasting in Ramadan Alters Many Daily Rhythms
* Regular Meals May Keep Other Rhythms in Line
* What We Eat

* Breakfast: Energy
* Lunch: Sustained Alertness
* Dinner: Relaxation
* Bedtime Snack

* How Much We Eat

* Americans Eat Too Much and Exercise Too Little

* How Our Bodies Handle Food

* To Lose Weight, Eat Breakfast
* Snacking Does Not Spoil Your Appetite

* How Foods Affect Mind and Mood

* Caffeine Is a Stimulant
* Alcohol Is a Depressant
* Sugar Has Short-Lived Effects
* Is There a Best Time to Take Vitamins and Minerals?
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Chapter 11: Time for Sex

Sexuality

* Best Time of Day
* Most Popular Day of the Week
* Preferred Time of Month
* Most Active Time of Year

Menstrual Cycle

* Typical Menstrual Cycle Has Its Own Rhythms
* Light Exposure May Regularize Cycles
* Why Close Friends Often Menstruate at the Same Time

Pregnancy

* Can You Choose to Have a Boy or Girl?
* Pregnancy Disrupts Sleep
* Timewise Tips to Improve Sleep If You Are Pregnant
* Night Time Is Prime Time for Births

Perimenopause & Menopause

* What Causes Hot Flashes?
* Drop in Estrogen Affects Many Bodily Functions
* Timewise Tips for Menopausal Women

Hormone Rhythms in Men

Male Mid-Life Changes

* What Treatment Is Available?
* Erectile Dysfunction Now Out of the Closet
* Timewise Tips for Men with Erectile Dysfunction

Chapter 12: Getting the Jump on Jet Lag

* Jet Lag Is a Modern Malady
* Daytime Symptoms Bother Travelers Most
* Travel Fatigue Makes Jet Lag Worse
* Culture Shock Doesn’t Cause Jet Lag
* Flying East Is Harder Than Flying West
* North/South Flights Don’t Cause Jet Lag
* Why You Sleep Poorly
* When Can Sleeping Pills Help?
* We All March to Different Drummers
* Bright Light May Speed Clock Resetting
* Can Melatonin Prevent Jet Lag?
* Does the Jet Lag Diet Work?
* Plan Your Visit to the Timeful Hotel
* Timewise Tips
* Summing Up

Chapter 13: Clockwatching at Work

* Out-of-Date Schedules Foster Driver Fatigue
* Poor Schedules Blamed for Major Industrial Catastrophes
* One in Five Americans Works Evenings or Nights
* Types of Schedules Vary Widely
* Why Shift Workers Rarely Adapt
* How Out-Of-Kilter Clocks Harm Workers’ Health
* Sleep and Digestive Problems Bother Shift Workers Most
* Female Shift Workers Face Added Health Problems
* Does Shift Work Shorten Your Life?
* Some Chrono “Types” Manage Shift Work Better
* Forward Rotations Easier on Body
* Best Speed of Rotation Still Debated
* Bright Light May Speed Clock Resetting
* Can Melatonin Help Shift Workers?
* Lawsuits May Force Workplace Changes
* Timewise Tips for Employers
* Timewise Tips for Employees
* Summing Up

Chapter 14: A Time to Heal

* Keep Your Own Chronorecord
* Educate Your Doctor
* You Need the Right Medicine at the Right Time
* Best Time to Take Most Medicines Not Known
* Finding Best Time Proves Daunting Task
* Some Chronotherapies Already Available

Chapter 15: Sickness & Health from A to (nearly) Z

AIDS

* Fatigue Dampens Quality of Life
* Sleep Disturbances Occur Early in HIV-Infection
* HIV-infection Changes Immune and Hormone Rhythms
* More Research Needed on Medication Timing
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Arthritis

* Osteoarthritis (OA)
* Take Your Medicine Before Pain Usually Starts
* Timewise Tips for OA
* Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
* Take Medicine at Night to Prevent Morning Pain
* Timewise Tips for RA
* Anytime Tips

Asthma

* Asthma Has Many Triggers
* Why Asthma Peaks at Night
* Physicians Still in the Dark on Nighttime Pattern
* Attacks Vary Over Menstrual Cycle
* Attacks Vary By Season
* Better Results, Fewer Side Effects with Timed Dosing
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Back Pain

* Back Pain: A Glitch in Human Design
* Osteoarthritis Causes Most Back Pain
* Morning Back Pain Linked With Rare Condition
* Take Your Medicine Before Pain Usually Starts
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Cancer

* Cancer Cells Multiply Too Fast
* Anticancer Drugs Kill Both Cancer Cells and Normal Cells
* How Timed Medication Dosing Works
* Rhythms Affect Breast Cancer Detection
* Does the Time of Breast Cancer Surgery Affect Survival?
* Does the Time of Radiation Therapy Make a Difference?
* Timewise Tips

Colds and Flu

* Cause of Colds No Mystery
* Medications Can Ease Cold Symptoms
* Medications Can Ease Flu Symptoms
* Try to Get Your Flu Shot in the Morning
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Colic

* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Constipation

* Bowel Activity is Cyclic
* What Causes Constipation?
* Get More Fiber, More Fluids, Eat Regular Meals
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Diabetes

* What Goes Wrong in Diabetes?
* Daily Rhythms Alter Blood Sugar Control
* Menstrual Cycle Affects Diabetes
* Diabetes May Be Harder to Manage in Winter
* Timed Dosing of Insulin Improves Control of Type I Diabetes
* Diet, Exercise, Drugs, Improve Type II Diabetes
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Epilepsy

* What Goes Wrong in Epilepsy?
* Sex Hormones Alter Epilepsy in Women
* Sex Hormones May Alter Epilepsy in Men, Too
* Sleep Laboratory Studies Aid Diagnosis and Treatment
* Time of Dosing May Alter Efficacy of Antiepilepsy Drugs
* Timewise Tips

Fibromyalgia

* Body Clocks May Be Out of Sync in FM
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Gallbladder Attacks

* Timewise Tips

Gout

* Timewise Tips

Growing Pains

* Timewise Tips

Hay Fever

* What Causes Hay Fever?
* Why Are Symptoms Worst in the Morning?
* T-i-m-e Spells Relief
* Timewise Tips

Headaches

* Migraines
* Menstrual Migraines
* Cluster Headaches
* Tension Headaches
* Sex and Headaches
* The Exploding Head Syndrome
* Timing May Be Tip-Off to Diagnosis
* Old & New Medications Ease Headaches
* Timewise Tips
* Timewise Tips for Women with Migraines
* Timewise Tips If You Have Cluster Headaches
* Anytime Tips

Heartburn

* Take Medication in the Evening for Nighttime Symptoms
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Heart Disease

* Heart Attacks Peak in Morning
* What Makes Mornings Risky?
* Angina (Chest Pain) Peaks in Morning
* Heart Attacks Jump on Mondays
* Heart Attacks Surge in Winter
* Is Morning Exercise Safe?
* When Is Sex Safest?
* Chronotherapy Can Help Prevent Heart Disease
* Chronotherapy Can Help Treat Heart Disease
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

High Blood Pressure

* How Blood Pressure Works
* 3 in 10 Americans with High Blood Pressure Don’t Know It
* Causes of High BP Still Unknown
* What the Numbers Mean
* How Time of Day Alters BP
* Monthly and Yearly Rhythms May Alter BP
* Discover Your Daily Cycle
* Daily BP Patterns Predict Health Risks
* Chrono Success Stories: Preventing Blindness, Helping Babies
* Medications for High BP: What Time is Best?
* Using Chronobiology to Design Better Drugs
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Mood Disorders

* Seasonal Affective Disorder
* Bulimia Nervosa
* Major Depression
* Bipolar Disorder
* Pregnancy-Related Depression
* Timewise Tips

Multiple Sclerosis

* Daily Symptoms Often Tied to Body Temperature
* Fatigue Disturbing But Invisible
* Attacks May Be Tied to Cyclic Hormones
* Attacks May Vary Seasonally
* Variety of Medicines Requires Attention to Timing
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Nosebleeds

* Timewise Tips

Osteoporosis

* Bone Up on Life Cycle Changes
* Why Old Bones Ain’t Going to Rise Again
* Got Milk?
* What Is the Right Time to Take Calcium?
* New Prescription Medicine May Slow Bone Loss
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Peptic Ulcers

* Setting the Scene for Peptic Ulcers
* Evening Dose of Acid-Suppressing Medicines Works Best
* Bleeding Ulcers Show Rhythmic Patterns
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Premenstrual Syndrome

* Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
* What Causes PMS?
* What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
* What Treatments Help Most?
* Timewise Tips

Restless Legs Syndrome & Periodic Leg Movements

* Circadian Pattern May Be Key Diagnostic Clue
* Periodic Limb Movements Add to Distress
* Who Gets RLS?
* Treatment Targets Daily Symptom Pattern
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Skin Disorders

* Many Skin Disorders Follow Cyclic Patterns
* Skin Eruptions Mirror Menstrual Cycle
* Rhythms Affect Diagnostic Test Accuracy
* Cosmetics’ Industry Embraces Body Rhythms
* Some Skin Creams Work Best in Afternoon
* Timewise Tips

Sleep Disorders

* “I Can’t Turn Off My Mind at Bedtime.”
* “I Toss and Turn All Night”
* “I Fall Asleep Too Late.”
* “I Fall Asleep Too Early.”
* “I Have Frequent Bouts of Troubled Sleep.”
* “I Sleep in Snatches All Day Long.”
* When Can Sleeping Pills Help?
* Timewise Tips on Using Bright Light
* Timewise Tips on Using Melatonin

Strokes

* What Makes Mornings Risky?
* Get Treatment Promptly if You Suspect a Stroke
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

* What Makes Early Morning Hours Risky?
* “Back to Sleep” Campaign Lowers SIDS Deaths
* How Risky is Bedsharing?
* Specter of Child Abuse Complicates SIDS Investigations
* Timewise Tips
* Anytime Tips

Toothache

* Tooth Nerve Sensitivity Highest at Night
* Local Anesthetics Last Longest in the Afternoon
* Post-Surgical Pain Is Worst Near Dawn
* Aspirin Works Better for Dental Pain in the Morning
* Timewise Tips

Urinary Disorders

* Bedwetting Usually Stops by Age Five
* What Causes Bedwetting in Children?
* Psychological Distress Is Common
* Timewise Tips for Parents
* Age and Illness Chief Factors in Adult Nocturia
* Behavioral Treatment and Medications Can Help
* Timewise Tips for Adults

Chapter 16: Better Health in the 21st Century

* Computers Foster Chronotherapy
* Everyone Will “Think Chrono”
* We Need More Chrono Education

Notes

Abbreviations Used in This Book

Resources for Further Information

Acknowledgments

Index

Charts, Illustrations, and Self-Tests

* What Do You Know about Health & Body Time?
* The Best of Times
* Owl/Lark Self-Test
* How Owls and Larks Differ
* A Normal Night’s Sleep
* Menstrual Cycle Clock
* Most Annoying Jet Lag Symptoms
* Six Time Zones East Jet Lag Coping Guide
* The Worst of Times
* Health Around the Year
* Is Fatigue a Problem for You?

Diaries

* Pain Diary
* Breathing Diary
* Headache Diary
* Blood Pressure Diary
* Fatigue Diary
* Menstrual Cycle Diary
* Sleep/Wake Diary
* Urination Diary

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Free Food and Medicine- live off wild and garden foods in your area

Alex Webley — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 03:57:12 +0000

Here is an interesting video about common and free plants that may assist your health if used correctly.

As with all such material, it is important to research what is true, and what is beneficial for you. You may need to consult with qualified medical practitioners.

Here is a quick link to the author’s main website where he has other material available – scroll right to the bottom of his website for the link to more information about this specific video where the link will say:

“Free Food and Medicine- live off wild and garden foods in your area”

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Happiness At The Dentist

Alex Webley — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:26:49 +0000

Went to the dentist today for likely filling, dental check up, scale and polish. Happiness.

Discovered that a tooth I thought needed filling actually needs a crown…..

….and that two other teeth needed a filling replacement.

Had one filling (have to wait for another day for the one on the other jaw), discussed crowns – porcelain and porcelain/gold mix which would you believe, is cheaper – and a possible extraction (the other alternative).

Discussed the ins and outs of crowns, including the fact that if I have a gold one, I must ensure that I do not fall into enemy hands; and the clutches of a nice man with pliers.

Attending an honest, relaxed, caring and elite dentist is a plus too. It’s gratifying to get the real truth about what is best for me, my health and my teeth. No fancy, expensive, showy ‘celebrity’ dentists for me, just the best. (Breeze Dental, Helensvale, Gold Coast).

I enjoyed my visit to the dentist – before, during and after.

These days I have no fear of the dentist and transformed the visit to the dental surgery into a happy occasion. Life is short, and I know how to experience joy/happiness in spite of my circumstances. I don’t have to ‘work’ at it.

What about you?

Call me.

61 421 27 28 29

alex@joywizard.com

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16 Facts About Sleep – Infographic

Alex Webley — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:31:52 +0000

Sleep is a critically important subject. This infographic will aid in your understanding of it.

Via: Psychology Degree

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How To Be The One : Life-changing wisdom, insights, practical advice to help you become that special person – for them.

Alex Webley — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:42:56 +0000

Getting a personal relationship right is critical – there can be many pitfalls and getting it wrong can cause all sorts of heartache from financial to adverse effects on your health.

I have come across an interesting book by Roy Sheppard – a relationship consultant & coach who has advised significant numbers of people on varied relationship related issues:

How To Be The One

The Daily Mail have an excellent review of the book here:

How you can be The One: The self-help path to true love

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Flirting With Disaster – Blood Alcohol Content (Infographic).

Alex Webley — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:58:49 +0000

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Stretch Relief App – Help For People Working With Computers

Alex Webley — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 09:46:50 +0000

Stretch Relief is very important for people who spend much time sitting in front of a computer.

Recently I have come across a useful App for my iPhone called Stretch Relief by Raj Applications.

Currently on special at 99 cents (half price), Stretch Relief is a well designed and attractive App which helps me to do a wide range of stretches at any time during the day. You can find it in the Apple Store here.

These days I regularly exercise (Martin Day’s Fighting Fit Program) every morning (at home), do skipping every afternoon and fit in some walking approximately 4-5 days every week. Stretching is handy for those long stretches – excuse the pun – at my computer. The Stretch Relief App has taught me about stretches I had no idea about. In fact some are unusual.

With my knowledge of the body mind relationship (how the psyche responds when the body is manipulated) I can see that some of the suggested stretches will have significant psychological benefits also, though you may not notice them.

The Stretch Relief App is very easy to use and you can set the options for between 4 and 8 stretches per set. Then you press the Stretch button (see image) and the first stretch appears. Each Stretch is labeled, has an example image and instructions. When complete you press an arrow to go to the next stretch in the set. Sets vary, so next time you start the App you will see different suggestions.

I quote from the developer’s website:

…unlike the other stretch apps in the App Store, Stretch Relief has stretches designed for you to do at your desk in your office attire, so you can feel comfortable stretching in your cubicle or when you’re on the go.

Stretching regularly is a great investment in your health and will help you get more done, and to a higher standard.

You may find that doing the suggested stretches helps with:

Back pain relief
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
Stress
Aches
Tension

In summary; I like this App a lot and investing in health is a good thing.

Here’s some food for thought…..spend time NOW looking after your health rather than time later being ill, or in hospital even.

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Is Anyone You Know A Vaccine Zombie?

Alex Webley — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:57:56 +0000

Did you know that in the USA, and probably elsewhere, the big vaccine push is upon us, and governments, drug companies and vaccine zealots are in full propaganda mode, pushing vaccines onto six-month-old infants and expectant mothers, too.

Check out the Vaccine Zombie video….

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