Health, Fitness & Wellness News by Kim
Is Your Lifestyle A Healthy One? Living in today's world imposes stresses and strains on all of us. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. How do you unwind and enjoy your life to the fullest? You can learn to break free from the confines of a potentially damaging lifestyle, and discover how, with very little effort and by focusing on ways of looking after yourself better, that you can increase your vitality, find serenity, and get the best our of each and everyday. Being mindful of yourself in everyway. Be good to yourself. You deserve it. Pilates, yoga, meditation, eating healthy and spending time relaxing is key to living a healthy lifestyle. They all compliment each other and can help you to overcome the pressures of modern day living. They are the natural way to maintain health, regain vitality and achieve peace of mind. Pilates is a physical therapy/exercise that works on different muscles to tone and condition the body, while developing correct breathing, good posture, and mental concentration and focus. It improves flexibility, coordination, balance and really streamlines the body. Lengthening and toning the body, without creating bulky muscles. Yoga can help you to improve your physical health, tone your muscles and internal organs, relieve inner tension, reduce weight, and strengthen your bones. It will also guide you toward relaxation and show you how to calm and center yourself and become more balanced in everyway. Mediation is a wonderful practice. You can do it anywhere, anytime. It will help you to center yourself, lower your blood pressure, lower your heart rate and be more mindful of yourself and others. It can also improve your concentration, increase your self-awareness, improve physical and mental well-being and combat stress in your everyday life by helping you to relax and cope. Relaxation is key to having a healthy lifestyle. It is a set of easily learned skills that will teach you how to deal with the effects of stress and restore the balance between body and mind to enable healthy, happy living. The key to relaxation is to be able to recognize when you are under too much pressure and then dedicate time to looking after yourself. Efficient, controlled breathing and the ability to relax at will, are vital in dealing effectively with stress. Simple muscle relaxation techniques and breathing exercises reduce the mental and physical effects of stress and will enhance your well-being. Visualization, massage, touch and movement therapies/exercises, will also benefit mind and body by increasing energy levels and create a sense of deep relaxation. Being mindful of what and how you are eating. Portion control is key. Is what you are eating healthy and good for you, or are you poisoning yourself with chemicals and unhealthy? When you eat, what you eat, are all key. Are you eating more calories than you are burning off on a daily basis? Do you take time to sit down and enjoy and be mindful of how and what you are eating? Anything you can do to create a more positive frame of mind will be beneficial to your physical health. You need to be confident about who you are and what you want to achieve. All of this will help you to manage your life and live a healthy lifestyle. To optimal health, fitness & wellness always, Kim Please contact Kim if you have any questions in regards to Health, Fitness & Wellness or Personal & Group Training at 954-415-9826. www.stayfitwithkim.com |
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A laser is any device which can be made to produce or amplify electromagnetic radiation in wavelengths ranging from 180 nm to 1 mm by the process of controlled stimulated emission. These wavelengths of light contain tiny particles called photons. These photons stimulate certain receptors or sensors on the mitochondria in cells thus enhancing energy production and metabolism. The type of cells affected depends on the tissue which is targeted by the laser. For example, in individuals with acute or chronic lower back pain the cells affected include those in the spinal joints and discs as well as the ligaments and tendons that surround the spine. This ensures healing at the level of the injury and not just a masking of the symptoms.
Laser technology is classified based on the wavelengths of light that the unit is able to produce as well as the power it is able to emit. The larger the wavelengths of light the greater the penetrating depth into the tissue and therefore the more effective the treatment. Shorter wavelengths of light treat more superficial injuries whereas longer wavelengths treat deeper injuries including fractures. The power emitted by the unit also has a large impact on treatment time, healing time, and overall success. Generally more power equates too faster treatment times and most importantly shorter healing times. Which means the patient gets better faster. Classes range from I-IV. Class IV lasers usually emit from 5-12 watts of power and offer longer wavelength capabilities. The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology offers Class IV laser technology.
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