Helpful Tips To Heal Aches & Pains From An Injury To Your Body

 If you are working out for the first time or in the beginning there will be some soreness. As the same for those doing activities that your body might not be used to. Work can be another factor that brings stress to your neck, shoulders, wrist and other parts of the body. These injuries and pain can become chronic to the point that your day is affected. If this occurs take a hot shower and allow the water to hit the sore areas. If you feel that you have injured yourself, strained or pulled a muscle, apply ice for ten or fifteen and then heat, for the same. The ice takes down some of the immflammation and the heat will help circulates blood to the area to make the injured area heal faster. You can also massage the area, or have someone do it that does feel much nicer. That is also very helpful in healing process.  If something hurts, do not continue to work it out, or find means to do whatever it is that is aggravating the area in a different manner. Remember the saying, no pain no gain which is so very false. You know when you feel you worked out, that is a good feeling. You shouldn't actually hurt or feel pain. You can also take over the counter anti-immflamatory medicine; anything that helps the blood circulate will help heal. If all fails contact a doctor.  Barbara Jeanne XO

Hidden Added Calories

Every time you cook or eat out you have to keep in mind all the extra calories the seasoning they use to make you food taste so yummy, that done of butter or seasoning. They bring you out chips and salsa, or bread and butter, yummy doesn’t that taste good but before your dinner has arrived you have eaten about 5 to 600 calories already. Now it’s time for dinner. Restaurants use a lot of butter and extra olive oil to boost the flavor and they are both high in calories. Yes olive oil is healthy and calories are two different things. So keep this in mind as you cook and pick at you cooking before the meal. Try to stay with grilled or oven baked. Also what I do is put some lemon, garlic and natural seasoning to fish, chicken and different meats and fold them individually into aluminum foil and the flavor bakes in making a wonderful flavor. Easiest way to check the calories, almost every food has the calories intake right on the label. Keep an eye on this it can save you from eating a lot of unwanted calories.  When you do go out to eat most restaurants cook to order ask if it is possible to use less butter and oil. If that is impossible most menu also offer low calorie meals. Keeping your calories intake in mind will train you to see what you are eating and exactly how much is really going in your mouth…that shouldn’t. Barbara Jeanne xo

Stretching Is Very Important!

Stretching is so important, it not only helps long gate your joints and limbs but it keeps the blood flowing which is so helpful for your circulation. It also is good for those aches and pain as well as those that suffer from arthritis. By stretching you are circulating the blood to get to the injured areas in your body. Bringing a good blood flow to the area is what helps to heal the injury. You don’t have to get into all crazy positions, first bring your arms over head nice and high as if you are reaching for the ceiling and hold. Drop your arms now to the side and reach you right arm overhead tilting your body slightly to the left. Do the same with the left arm tilting slightly to the right. You should feel a stretch all the way down to your waist throughout you rib cage. Bending you knees then you waist, hang your arms down like an elephant and swing gently. Slowly roll your back up. When you are almost reaching the point where your neck is tucked down take a deep breath through your nose, continue up slowly as you stand straight exhale. Step you right leg forward and put your butt in a sitting position, then do the same to the other leg this is good for you hand strings. Next put your foot upward / like the symbol towards the wall to stretch your calves, do both feet. Lastly tuck your chin towards your neck, hold. Then look right and hold, left and hold. You have now hit almost every area of the body. Look for my stretching video coming out, it will show you in more detail. This should take no more than a few minutes but will help do wonders for your body. Barbara Jeanne xo

A Strong Positive Brain, Makes You Healthier, Happier & Younger

I’ve been writing about stress but it really is being talk about on almost every television show I have been watching. Stating how important it is to keep your life as stress free as possible. Your brain gets tired and needs a break just as your body needs a break. So you need to take a time out for your brain. Give you mind at least a ten minute rest. Relax, meditate and release the tension. Allow your mind to focus by thinking of something that gives you pleasure, don’t allow your mind to drift. Every time you mind drifts to something else, go back to what your focus point was. Let go of all negative thoughts and learn to also let go of negative memories. When you think negative it actually paralyzes a part of your brain and it also affects your health. We are giving our brain too many choices. We have so many channels on our TV’s and the computer is overwhelming for our brain being on less than a short period of time. These sources confuse our brain. We need to build our brain and make it strong; having a healthy brain allows us to keep a healthy body. Last but not least keep positive and smile, it is doing wonders for your brain and your body. Your body reacts to the messages being sent from your brain. If you keep a positive mind heart and soul, you will feel healthier, be healthier and look healthier. Keeping your brain strong and healthy is giving you a better chance to keeping a solid memory as you grow older as well. Barbara Jeanne xo

Reducing Your Stress & Live A Better Life

I am a strong believer that how you live your life will come back to kick you in the ass. How do I know, by not only myself but by seeing people around me and people I meet when I am in the hospital or go for my treatment. I was not one to take care of my body, not eating properly and smoking to boot, which I no longer do. I also try to live a healthier life style. Although I have always been in the fitness field since college that doesn’t always mean you eat right or sleep enough. I now take better care of myself and do things that well help me to be a better stronger me. I no longer do that hard aerobics that I used to teach. I meditate, eat better and sleep at least eight hours. I am a strong believer in sleep; it is the time that allows your body to heal. Meditation relaxes and relieves you from stress which is a big problem now days. Many people I know have passed from a heart attack at a young age. It’s important that you balance a good healthy meal with enough rest. Take time for you to enjoy life and have fun. Learn to let go and find what it is that is your release in life that give you the sense of freedom and relaxation. They say it is important to have a happy home life, so when you are choosing a partner pick wisely. It is best to find a person that will bring you happiness and joy to your life. If you are already married and in an unhappy relationship find means to make it into a healthier and happier one. Your two major doings in most peoples life is you work and your home life. People push hard to make a living for their family but remember you will not do anyone any good not being alive. So learn what means you need to take to keep the heart beating. A happy loving relationship is one of the biggest pluses. I will start to write tips on how to eat and live a healthier life; I hope you join me as I follow this journey as well. Barbara Jeanne xo