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Personal Best Fitness Solutions: Don't Forget to Stretch!
Don't
forget to Stretch! Flexibility is an essential component
of fitness that is often overlooked within an exercise
regime in preference for development in the areas of
strength and cardio vascular efficiency. The reason
we should always aim to improve our flexibility is that
with greater flexibility comes an increase in the range
of movement (ROM) of a joint. This allows for increased
performance of both everyday activities and exercise
specific movement through the reduction of muscular
tension. Increasing flexibility through a series of
stretching techniques reduces the risk of injury as
a result of postural misalignment due to tight or stiff
muscle fibers.
There are many other benefits that can be attributed
to an increase in flexibility through stretching. Stretching
increases the flow of nutrient dense blood to the muscles,
joints and surrounding tissues. This increase in blood
flow also assists in the elimination of waste products
within the muscle leading to an increase in energy levels.
Stretching assists with improving posture and balance
as it helps to realign the muscles and create optimal
resting muscle tension. This then leads to better muscle
co-ordination as neuromuscular efficiency is maximised.
So incorporating a stretching routine into your current
fitness regime has the potential to improve exercise
performance and recovery as well as enhancing every
day well being. Before undertaking any flexibility work
it is important to seek advice from your fitness professional
on specific techniques that will suit your individual
needs.
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Bio Magnetic Therapy:Zero in on Pain!
For 15 long years Craig Trinder, former national and
international motorcycle champion was in pain and suffering.
He lived on painkillers and anti-inflammatories as a
result of over 30 fractures - including a broken back
- from his years racing motorcycles professionally.
Then he heard about some American athletes successfully
using bio magnetic therapy. It was a life-changing discovery.
Trinder was initially sceptical but, after 15 years
of taking pharmaceutical drugs, was willing to try anything.
"The tablets ended up being so ineffective I may as
well have chewed chalk," said Trinder. "To my amazement,
within days of using it I could feel the difference.
"About three weeks later 100% of the pain was gone!
And I haven't touched a painkiller since!"
Money-Back Policy
Blown away by his own results, Trinder introduced BioMagnetic
to Australia. He decided to offer people their money
back* if they felt it didn't work for them.
"I understood how easy it is to be sceptical about BioMagnetic,"
said Trinder. "I'd been there myself.
"Just putting it on your bed to help with pain sounds
too good to be true! But I know what I experienced.
And that was relief, plain and simple."
Then the accolades from grateful clients began pouring
in. Their letters talked about their battle with pain
and how BioMagnetic had helped. Over and over
again, they said that one of the reasons they'd decided
to try it was that they had nothing to lose because
they could always get their money back if it didn't
work.
More
to offer
When Trinder began BioMagnetic, this natural therapy
was virtually unknown. Within a couple of years his
innovation was noticed by other companies.
Now, choice can be a good thing. But only if it is of
benefit to the customer.
"It's
important to me that people are aware of the differences
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more to this therapy than sticking a few magnets into
material.
"There's
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to suffer from another product's lower quality or effectiveness.
"That's why I've made sure BioMagnetic underlays have
up to 64% more magnets than most other brands. And I
once again began offering a Money Back Policy in August
'05.
"Now you can feel comfortable that you're (a) getting
the best product and (b) if it doesn't work for you,
you can always get a refund#."
Only from BioMagnetic
If you want to take advantage of the Money-Back
Policy by returning your underlay or body support, you
need to contact BioMagnetic directly. The store you
bought it from won't refund your money. This is a commitment
made by BioMagnetic.
"Look at it as your 'insurance policy' - given to you
because I believe in my products so much," said Trinder.
"In my opinion you've got two choices. You can complain
about your problems. Or do something about them
"If you're in pain, aren't sleeping well or want a natural
alternative to drugs, try BioMagnetic. You don't have
much to lose except, potentially, your pain!"
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Growing Obesity Rate gives:Rise to Intermediary Health
Workers to fix unhealthy State!
Growing
health-care demands caused by increasing obesity rates
and a shortage of health professionals has created the
need for an intermediary health worker, says Healthy
Inspirations women's exercise and weight loss centres
managing director Jamie Hayes.
"Seeking solutions to our growing health concerns has
given rise to a new intermediary health worker with
less training than medical workers who can deliver healthy
lifestyle advice, like Healthy Inspirations' lifestyle
consultants," Mr Hayes said.
Lifestyle consultants at Healthy Inspirations women's
exercise and weight loss centres provide ongoing coaching
and support for members three times a week. The national
franchise has helped more than 4,000 Australian women
lose weight to date.
"Prevention is better than cure and Healthy Inspirations
offers local women diet, exercise and one-on-one support
all under one roof in a fully-integrated program designed
for lasting weight loss based on three 35 minute sessions
a week," Mr Hayes said.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics national health
survey just released for 2004-5 shows Queensland has
6 per cent more obese people than the rest of Australia.
National figures show the number of overweight and obese
people has increased by 20 per cent from 1995 to 2005.
"Obesity rates are rising at an alarming speed which
is increasing the prevalence of diseases like type 2
diabetes, some forms of cancer, coronary heart disease
and osteoarthritis, to name a few," Mr Hayes said. "These
diseases can result from carrying excess body fat."
The ABS survey found women aged 55 to 64 were the highest
female age group to be overweight and obese at 58 per
cent. Healthy Inspirations members are predominantly
females over 35 who are key influencers of their families'
eating and exercise habits.
"It is up to families to fight the battle against childhood
obesity and mothers need to be informed about how to
maintain a normal, healthy weight for themselves so
they can educate their children," Mr Hayes said.
"Quick fixes like weight loss supplements and special
diet foods are not long-term solutions and often result
in ongoing unnecessary expenses and recurring weight
regain."
World Health Day on Friday 7 April 2006 celebrates the
role of health professionals to prevent disease and
creates awareness about the lack of health professionals
world-wide.
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Flexibility of the Spine :with Sunshine Yoga & Health!
It
is said that a flexible spine means a healthy body!
When one considers that the spinal cord contains
the nerves that go to ALL parts of our body, including
the internal organs, it could be said then that the
spinal column is the foundation of the body.
When a vertebra is misaligned, it affects the nerves
and muscles in the local area, plus the associated internal
organs. Muscular tension collects around the imbalanced
area and can cause back pain. However, by stretching
your spine in all directions you can release tensions,
which help keep your spine correctly aligned.
The two most important principles regarding flexibility
of your spine are:
1. Your spine must be stretched in all 6 directions
ie. Bending forward, bending backward, bending to the
left and right sides and twisting to the left and right
sides.
2. When you practice a posture that stretches the spine
in one direction, it is followed by a stretch in the
opposite direction.
We can safely say………if we have a flexible and
limber spine we will have a youthful body.
Stiffness in the spine is a sign of aging. However,
this can be reversed with a regular regime of hatha
yoga postures, conscious breathing and relaxation/meditation.
BACK PAIN
We all have the ability to improve the condition
of our spine, our muscles and our organs.
Back pain is a common problem and can be helped, albeit
alleviated; with regular hatha yoga practices. Daily
practice of basic postures promotes longevity and enhances
your beauty both inside and out.
The following two exercises stimulate the spinal nerve
cord. This nerve cord is protected in the bony vertebrae
by three layers of membrane and the cerebrospinal fluid
that flows between them. This also flows through the
brain itself.
1. The Spinal Flex exercise flexes and
extends the spine back and forth, gently stretching
the spinal muscles that hold the vertebrae in place.
This enables the cerebrospinal fluid to circulate freely
and improves the condition of the spine and the back
muscles. Yogis' are able to prevent many types of spinal
curvatures through this exercise
2. The Cobra Pose stretches the spine to increase
its flexibility, releases tension and prevents curvatures
of the spine. It stimulates the nerves of the back which
balances all the internal organs. It is also good for
nervousness, headaches, hypertension, impatience and
sexual imbalances.
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The
Lord Howe Island Holiday
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Sunshine
Yoga and Health has been taking yoga groups to this
World Heritage listed island since 2001. Love of this
paradise encourages members to return to this exquisite
'dot in the ocean' each year. A scenic 1½ hour flight
from Sydney, Brisbane, Australia, takes you to join
Lyn's group of just 12 like-minded souls for a wonderful
week of relaxation and adventure.
It offers the perfect setting for escape, with its untouched
beauty, unique flora and fauna and rare species of birds
and fish. The beautiful beaches beckon with crystal
clear turquoise waters and then there's the lagoon.......!
There are hideaway coves, mountains, headlands, wonderful
walking tracks and mountains to climb.
This island prides itself with superb restaurants and
cafes. A truly untouched paradise that will always be
'just that'! With only 400 permanent inhabitants and
under 400 tourists allowed at one time, the island is
never crowded.
The completely unpolluted environment offers you peace
and tranquility combined with high energy activities
if you chose. This is backed with Lyn's comprehensive
health and well-being program, her support, experience,
fun and friendship. You are guaranteed long lasting
friendships and warm heart-felt memories of this most
special and unique island holiday.
Non-Yoga Partners are more than welcome... in fact they
receive a $300 rebate off the cost to spend as they
wish... Fishing, Golf, Scuba-diving, Kayaking, Surfing
and much more. there's plenty of fun activities and
options here to interest all types!
For more details call Lyn Thomas 07 3252 5241 or click
here for details
or
email Lyn on [email protected]
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Nourished.com.au:Natural
Health, Wellness and Lifestyle!
with
Joanne Hay
Kids
are Doing it: Leading us into the future
The
star at last week’s Philadelphia Auto Show wasn’t a
sports car or an economy car. It was a sports-economy
car — one that combines performance and practicality
under one hood. But as CBS News correspondent Steve
Hartman reports in this week’s Assignment America, the
car that buyers have been waiting decades comes from
an unexpected source and runs on soybean bio-diesel
fuel to boot. A car that can go from zero to 60 in four
seconds and get more than 50 miles to the gallon would
be enough to pique any driver’s interest. So who do
we have to thank for it. Ford? GM? Toyota? No — just
Victor, David, Cheeseborough, Bruce, and Kosi, five
kids from the auto shop program at West Philadelphia
High School. more…)
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Short
and Sweet: Cheese & Asparagus Beef Rolls!
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
*6asparagus
spears 2 nori sheets 500g beef, thinly sliced 100g Australian
Shredded Cheese 40g Australian Butter 2 cups beef stock
oil, for pan frying tonkatsu sauce, for serving sesame
seeeds
Method
1.
Boil or steam asparagus until tender. 2. Flatten beef
and overlap to form a rectangle. 3. Top with moistened
nori sheets. 4. Sprinkle with cheese and place asparagus
spears across the length of the beef. Roll beef up firmly.
Cut into rolls. 5. Melt butter in frypan and pan fry
beef until browned. 6. Add stock and simmer covered
for 5-10 minutes. 7. Drain on absorbent paper and serve
with tonkatsu sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Brought
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Laughter
is the best medicine!
Have
a life after death "Do you believe in life after death?"
the boss asked one of his employees. "Yes, Sir." the
new recruit replied. "Well, then, that makes everything
just fine," the boss went on. "After you left early
yesterday to go to your grandmother's funeral, she stopped
in to see you
Quote
of the month!
"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance
and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence."
– Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights
leader
For
a Good Cause: Why Support Guide Dogs Qld?
Since 1961 Guide Dogs Qld has provided services free-of-charge
to blind and vision impaired Queenslanders. Although
the most visible aspect of our services is Guide Dogs,
they represent approximately 15% of our services. The
association provides orientation and mobility training,
special programs to blind and vision impaired children
and counselling services. These services are provided
statewide. The Association receives no government funding
but does receive a fee for service payment for a number
of programs.This equates to around 3% of our service
funding requirements.
http://www.guidedogsqld.com.au/
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In
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