Being healthy is a process

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Abe

Saturday, I received my health plan benefits update, that’s code for less coverage and higher rates. The envelope it arrived in had images of younger people doing sports, also pictures of fruits or vegetables. Got me to thinking.

What does our health plans not cover? Your Health! If you don’t believe me just go visit your neighborhood hospital. Do you see tons of healthy people? Of course not. That’s because being healthy is not a plan, it’s an activity, it’s the choices we make moment to moment.

Having a life cycle in your living room won’t get you in shape, unless you make the wheels spin. So I made those wheels fly…

Yesterday, I Juiced 10lbs of carrots, 15lbs of celery, 8lbs of apples, and some ginger. That yields me 2-3 days of concentrated nutrients. I feel the energy flowing through my body as I write this post. I feel great and wish the same for you. Right now, what are you doing? Is it adding to your health, in this moment, or is it just another “health plan”

What to drink for inflammation?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Abe

If your body feels sore or you suffer from any inflammatory conditions try this simple drink. Turmeric ice tea. Just add a quarter teaspoon of Turmeric to a tall glass of ice water. add Stevia if you like it sweet. Turmeric has many health benefits and some health concerns or possible side effects.

Does it taste great? Not so much but it is refreshing.

Nobody is perfect… On being hurt

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Abe

One question no one ever asks when looking for a medical massage therapist. “Have you ever been seriously hurt yourself?”. It’s a great question and should be asked often. Who better to help you recover than someone experienced in all the obstacles to getting better.

As a young man, I felt invincible, and that any activity could be accomplished without consequence, but that turned out not to be true. At one point, through work exhaustion combined with a basketball injury to my back, I got laid out, big time. Standing upright was not possible; my right thigh spasmed severely. Because of stabbing low back pains, sitting down was not possible, not even to go to the bathroom. Laying down helpless the thigh spasms would come and stay, locking me up so mercilessly that my whole body would shake and break out in a cold sweat. The pain was so intense I felt that I could pass out. I prayed to pass out!

Well, I ended up in a nursing home wearing a diaper. I will spare you all the indignities suffered during my stay.

Eventually, I recovered, fully. Although my Physical Therapist told me that I would not be able to play basketball again, I struggled for a different outcome. That prognosis turned out not to be true. Now, I still play at age 53.

So when you tell me your story, you can bet I can relate at least to what your going through, maybe even help you get back to health!

Don’t get all burned up!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Abe

It’s a no brainer….you heard before, many times, and told it to yourself. ” I need to exercise more and eat better. I’m going to assume that your sincere and want to make changes. If not go back to your chips and beer. Return when your ready.

By analogy, would you put sugar in your gas tank, empty the anti-freeze from the radiator, and take your car for a spin, pedal to the metal? So why would you do the same with your body?

Most of what we would normally call “food” really isn’t. As a consequence, we deprive our bodies of needed nutrients. One result of this mistreatment is INFLAMMATION. The “fire” that is set loose in our bodies ends up creating or adding to many disease processes. Some heat in the body is okay, it’s part of normal functioning. However, some foods actually produce inflammation. See Video on diet, mood, and inflammation.

You know that sore feeling you get after exercising? Right, that’s inflammation. The amount of soreness experienced is directly related to your health…to the “foods” you choose to consume over time.

Eat your veggies and keep your cool!

How to stretch and improve your flexibility!

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Abe

When I say Larry is one of the most flexible people I know, it’s no wild stretch of the imagination.I’m not just talking about physical flexibility, but in every sense of the word. A long term client, Larry touts the benefits of both massage and being flexible. ”Regular stretching may extend your life”, surely your athletic life. He believes massage makes stretching easier to accomplish with less discomfort.

As Larry explains, one keys to learning how to stretch is to “concentrate past the pain”. Ironically, to really be Gumby you have to develop an iron will. While holding your stretch you might concentrate on your breath. While breathing, during your stretch, notice your body sensations are almost always more uncomfortable when your inhaling. Pain in the body often reduces during the exhalation phase of breathing. Another key, do your stretching for at least 15 minutes a session, otherwise your wasting your time.

Larry does some exercise coaching, if your serious about getting more out of your body. His understanding of stretching is unique. This is not a”Yoga” approach. To inquire about Larry’s unique training and what he can do for you drop him a line at …..lrryhurley@yahoo.com

Staying healthy naturally during the “cold” season

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Abe

For years I have been fortunate not been ill from cold or flu. Here are a few things that I did to prevent or shorten the duration of the common cold and flu.

When you are just beginning to feel under the weather is the time to go on the offensive. Most bacteria and viruses don’t do well in an alkaline environment (the way your body chemistry is supposed to be). Unfortunately, many among us are too “acidic”; this actually promotes or encourages these entities to find a home sweet home in your body. Let’s make them a bit more uncomfortable, shall we?

Start drinking plenty of water, adding just a spritz or two of juice from fresh lemons in each cup. Drink water at least once an hour while you’re feeling under the weather. If you never drink water, don’t over do it. Onces of H2O is what your body needs, on average, say, 64 onces a day (8-80z. glasses). If you have a medical condition involving your kidneys, you need to consult your doctor as to how much water is appropriate. The water and lemon juice can begin to change your body more towards alkalinity, which makes you stronger and the germs weaker.

Also, this is time to take your vitamins, like Vit-C, and minerals like zinc; both are stimulating to, and support your immune system. The herb echinacea also stimulates the immune system to gear up. Your whole strategy early on is to prevent these pathogens from getting a grab hold. If you can hold them at bay for at least 3 days while your immune system gears up, the chances are you will beat your cold or flu before it really gets started.

If all that does not do the trick, I add some herbs and supplements that will directly attack these invaders. The list is long: I like garlic; high quality organic honey; oil of oregano; olive leaf extract; cinnamon.

If you or a loved one are running a high fever or having difficulty breathing, please do consult your doctor.

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