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Five Things All Athletes Should Do To Avoid Injury

Debra Murray

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Playing sports or competing in a swimming or running race is a great way to burn calories and stay active. However, many kinds of high-impact activities like this cause a significant amount of strain on the body that can lead to serious injuries to the joints and muscles. The good news is that many sports related injuries can be avoided if a person uses the following five tips for preventing them: Wear Safety Equipment Head gear, knee pads, and elbow pads all help to reduce the amount of trauma that the body endures from falls and high-impact tackles and...

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HealthStyle: Athlete – How YOU can live an Athletic Life

Katie Hightower

Did you know that you don’t have to live your life one buzzer beater at a time to live an athletic lifestyle? Being an athlete is simply the act of choosing to live an active, healthy life. Characteristics of an athlete: Proper Nutrition Dedication to Practice Achieving Enough Rest Nurturing the Body If you fulfill these characteristics, then you are already embracing the HealthStyle of an athlete! Nutrition For athletes of any age, one of the most important focus factors is maintaining balanced and healthy nutrition. If you are involved in an endurance activity like cross-country skiing...

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HealthStyle: Olympian

Katie Hightower

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Olympians are considered to be the most elite athletes in the world. They train for years to sharpen their skills in order to compete amongst the best in the world. As you watch the Winter and Summer Olympics, you may find yourself thinking, “I wish I could do that. I wish I could be that athletic or that talented.” And guess what? You can be. Olympians are just like you. Are you ready to embrace the Olympic HealthStyle? Olympians focus on their training in three different areas: physical training, nutrition and recovery. In order to train like...

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Steel and Iron: What To Do After a Workout To Avoid Pain

Debra Murray

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Nothing makes people dread exercise more than thinking about how sore they are going to be afterwards, especially if they have ever struggled with muscle or joint pain from an injury. Luckily, this pain can be avoided if the body is cared for properly after strength training or lifting weights. Read on to find out more about some ways to prevent pain after a workout. Eat Right Away Because there is so much emphasis on keeping calories down, many people don't realize that they have to eat more often to stay fit, especially before and after exercising. Carbohydrates are used...

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What Are the Best Anti-Aging Remedies?

Debra Murray

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What are the Best Anti-Aging Remedies? Whoever said that people have to grow old gracefully obviously didn't know much about the natural aging process. There are numerous ways to reverse the mental and physical signs of aging. And none of them involve plastic surgery or pharmaceuticals. Read on to find out more about four of the best anti-aging remedies available. Emu Oil Pure emu oil comes from the fat of the emu bird when it is being processed. It has remarkable properties that help to smooth scars, lessen the appearance of blemishes, and can help reverse the signs of...

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Five Ways to Maximize Gains and Minimize Pains

Debra Murray

When it comes to fitness, everyone wants more intensity, more muscles, more speed and they want it all to happen right away. A lot of this has to do with all the competition that is involved in sports and bodybuilding, but doing too many heavy-duty workout routines takes a toll on the body. It puts people at risk for serious injuries that are hard to recover from. Because of this, it is important to know some ways to make workouts safer. The following is a list of five easy changes that will help keep gains consistent without causing any injuries: Don't Use Full...

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HealthStyle: Beginner

Katie Hightower

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Embarking on a new journey can be overwhelming. You know that you want to make a change, but there are so many options and opinions that you can lose track of your original thought process. Finding the answers to the how, when and where can be the hardest part of the entire adventure! Luckily, Emu Therapy is here to help guide you as you begin your new HealthStyle! Are you ready to get active and healthy? It can be especially beneficial to try out several different activities to find out what makes getting fit fun for you....

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Five Common Sources of Arthritis Pain

Debra Murray

Five Common Sources of Arthritis Pain Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects millions of people each year. It causes swelling and pain in the joints that makes movement very difficult for those who suffer from it. Because of this, it helps to know what some of the conditions are that contribute to a person developing it. The following is a list of five of the most common: Injury One of the main reasons that people get arthritis is because of a bad injury. Perhaps, they played an aggressive game of football that lead to a shoulder injury, or an...

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Five Ways to Naturally Reduce Inflammation

Debra Murray

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Five Ways to Naturally Reduce Inflammation The medical community has been stressing the importance of reducing inflammation in the body for many years. That is because of the discoveries that have been made in how it contributes to the development of numerous diseases. Inflammation means that the body is struggling to turn off the natural immune system response that occurs when someone has had an infection or injury. Normally, special anti-inflammatory agents are released as soon as the body detects that the infection or injury is completely healed. If it can't stop, it turns on healthy tissue instead. Luckily, there are some...

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What's Your HealthStyle?

Katie Hightower

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Do you wake up in the morning before the sun is up and throw on your running shoes and hit the road? Do you prefer to feel the sun on your skin as you stretch and breathe deeply? Is your house a flurry of lunch making-shoe tying chaos when the alarm goes off? Your HealthStyle is your choice. There are many different ways to embrace your HealthStyle. What is a HealthStyle anyway? HealthStyle is very simply the way you choose to live your life. Many people are searching for a healthy way to balance their busy...

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Muscle Pain Hurts: How to Let Your Body Recover

Debra Murray

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Unfortunately, most cases of muscle pain don't happen right away. There can be a delayed response to some types of injuries, which causes it to take up to 48 hours for the pain to set in. But when it does, it really hurts. Because of this, most fitness experts recommend that people wait at least two days in between their strength training sessions. However, if the pain still doesn't go away, then there are other measures that need to be taken to help soothe the muscles. Read on to find out more about natural remedies for muscle pain. Cherry...

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How to Mend Torn Muscles Quickly

Debra Murray

Mending a torn muscle correctly will reduce the time that it takes to mend it considerably, so you can get back to doing the things that you love. There are four basic steps to the process that target the inflammation, pain, and swelling that are associated with this condition. This article will discuss them while focusing on the use of only natural muscle pain remedies. Step One: Apply an Ice Pack Before anything else is done, it is very important that the injured person takes the time to rest for a few minutes while applying an ice pack to the...

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How to Achieve Pain Relief Without Prescription Drugs

Debra Murray

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There are several reasons that prescription pain medicine should be avoided whenever possible. First of all, it is highly addicting. Many people get hooked on prescription pain pills, particularly opioids, even when they are taken as their doctor suggests. Also, this type of medication is processed through the liver, which can be damaged over time from all the demands on it. And lastly, it is easy to build up a tolerance to pain medications. Those who use them are often forced to take higher doses of them or switch to stronger types of pain medications, since they don't work as well anymore. The need...

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Five Ways to Prevent Muscle Pain

Debra Murray

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Pulling or straining a muscle is easier than most people think. It can happen to the fittest athletes and even the most limber young children, not just older adults. This type of injury can take some time to heal, which reduces the ability to exercise in the meantime. Luckily, muscle pain can be prevented by using the following five easy tips: Don't Forget to Stretch It is a good idea to stretch before performing any physical tasks, such as moving boxes in the garage or mowing the lawn. It might seem silly, but it will warm the muscles up,...

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The Health Benefits of Joining Active Adult Communities

Debra Murray

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Many senior citizens and retirees are trading in their homes to live in an active adult community. These establishments allow people of a certain age to purchase or rent a home in a gated community that has a lot more benefits. The lawns and landscaping are all maintained for the residents and there are a fixed amount of expenses each month, which can match up well to a fixed income in retirement. There are also a lot of local entertainment options, so people always have something to do, which is why they are called “active” communities. Some may even continue to work at their jobs, whether choosing fewer hours...

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The Many Health Benefits of Boat Rowing

Debra Murray

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There is nothing like floating on top of the open water. It's so tranquil and serene, especially when it's done early in the morning before the sounds of the world waking up begin. What some people might not realize is that boat rowing is also a great form of exercise that is good for their health. Read on to find out more about all the benefits that it has to offer. Perfect Overall Body Workout Boat rowing is considered by many to be the perfect form of exercise because it works out the entire body at the same time....

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Five Tips to Prevent Injury Before a Big Game

Debra Murray

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Five Tips to Prevent Injury Before a Big Game High school athletes have a higher risk of injury than professional sports players do. Part of the reason for this is the overwhelming pressure to perform well enough for a college recruiter to be impressed. Sometimes, kids push themselves to do more than they are physically able to do to make their parents and teammates happy as well. A trophy isn't going to mean much if someone is injured during a big game, though. It will set them back in training time and possibly cause long-term health problems and pain....

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The Five Best Hair Care Tips for Anti-Aging

Debra Murray

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As a person ages, their hair begins to change in texture and color. The follicles shrink, and growth slows down These signs of getting older are natural and normal, but some people who still feel young on the inside want their outside to match. Luckily, there are five easy ways to get your hair to look younger fast. Add Some Body Hair that is thin and flat makes a person look older. By adding body and volume, a few years can be taken off someone's appearance. This can be done by conditioning the hair properly. Only add conditioner from...

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Five Truths and Myths About Aging Skin

Debra Murray

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Aging Skin: Five Facts and Myths With all the marketing campaigns in magazines and commercials, it is easy to get confused about what is the truth about how to care for your skin. In this article, we are going to set the facts straight, which should hopefully clear things up for our readers. The following is a list of five myths about aging skin and the truth that is really behind them. Myth: Only Expensive Beauty Products Work Truth: The Ingredients are More Important Than the Price A lot of companies try to prey on the insecurities that...

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The Dangers of Over-the-Counter Pain Medication - INFOGRAPHIC

Debra Murray

It cannot be denied that over-the-counter pain medications are convenient. No doctor trips required. No prescriptions needed. These drugs can be found in almost any drugstore or supermarket. However, the most convenient option does not always mean the safest option. Below, you’ll find a list of the dangers that are associated with over-the-counter pain medications along with some replacement natural remedies. The Effect on Your Heart The improper use of ibuprofen blocks two important enzymes. Blocking these enzymes causes a gradual increase in blood pressure, which in turn causes inflammation and pain. Ibuprofen is actually associated with a...

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