Muscular tension and terrible pain are experienced these days by so many people. Causes for this can be hard to determine and treatment is yet even harder to find. Muscular strain and injury can also often be the cause. There is an effective solution that anyone can easily use to fix this dreadful situation. Self Myofascial Release can solve this problem if it is practiced regularly.
Self Myofascial Release is a form of therapeutic intervention that focuses on deep tissue so as to relax muscles, thereby improving circulation and stretches out a person’s overall range of motion. The sessions should not be prolonged at first and require only ten minutes to perform.
This is the way Self Myofascial Release is conducted on the area of the legs. Just position your legs over a foam roller. Then, roll your legs in a back and forth motion over the roller until the tight part of the area becomes looser. Also, the performance of Myofascial Release in the back area is easy. Put your back over the foam roller. Next, gently roll along the roller in a back and forth manner. Over time this body part will be looser and the muscles will become naturally elongated due to the therapy.
People certainly do feel the dreadful effect of mental and emotional anxiety in their bodies physically. The way Myofascial Release can be beneficial will make it fully worth the mastery of the easy techniques. In the first place, circulation quickly improves and circulation is a major healing factor. Secondly, there is also less pain that people feel in the formerly painful areas. At times, the pain altogether leaves. Because of decreased feelings of pain and also muscular elongation, people do begin to have a wider range of motion. This also means that the stiff and inflexible feeling leaves.
The above information is the reason for the relief that an individual can get through learning exactly how to do Myofascial Release. When this powerful practice is made a habitual portion of a person’s health regimen, disease can be prevented. Much of the discomfort and pain that is experienced by people is avoidable. The advantage of precise performance of Myofascial Release becomes obvious in the lessening of anxiety and overall advancement of athletic ability and better range of motion.
To learn more about Self Myofascial Release including exercise demonstrations and other similar healthy topics visit this link, Learn More About Self Myofascial Release.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Is Being a "Picky Eater" an Eating Disorder?
via Diet Blog on 8/21/10
No it isn't. Science be damned! If you're an adult and you still won't eat vegetables because they're "gross," you're behaving like an infant, and you need to grow up.
But, odds are your parents did a lousy job of introducing you to new foods. So, if you were raised on a diet of potato chips, snack cakes, fast food, and cola, I guess its not totally you're fault.
But still, you're not seven anymore, eat some broccoli, it won't kill you!
New research by the University of Pathetic Excuses, suggests being a picky eater may not just be a childish mindset, but rather a medical condition. Oh boy...
Is Being a "Picky Eater" an Eating Disorder?
via Diet Blog on 8/21/10
No it isn't. Science be damned! If you're an adult and you still won't eat vegetables because they're "gross," you're behaving like an infant, and you need to grow up.
But, odds are your parents did a lousy job of introducing you to new foods. So, if you were raised on a diet of potato chips, snack cakes, fast food, and cola, I guess its not totally you're fault.
But still, you're not seven anymore, eat some broccoli, it won't kill you!
New research by the University of Pathetic Excuses, suggests being a picky eater may not just be a childish mindset, but rather a medical condition. Oh boy...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
My Dental Water Jet
Healthy habits are vital to maintaining good oral health. Eating fibrous foods such as carrots, apples, etc. helps to scrape the plaque off your teeth. Whilst regularly flossing and brushing keeps plaque buildup at a minimum. It’s when you’re teeth plaque starts to turn to calcium that the real problems rear their ugly face. Additionally swishing water between your teeth after a meal will help to remove food buildup away from your teeth.
There is no substitute for a Waterpik though. A Waterpik’s is a dental water jet similar to the one your dentist uses during your routine cleanings. However, this one is for home use. Numerous clinical studies have proven that regular use of a Waterpik is more effective than flossing. It simply gets places the floss cannot go.
If your dentist has not told you about the Waterpik yet then you are missing out. Using the Waterpik is not only easier than flossing but leaves your mouth feeling amazing. I use mine on a routine basis now and dread when I have to return to old school dental floss.
My dentist informed me of a way to supercharge the Waterpik. They simply said instead of gargling and swishing my antibacterial mouth rinse to run it through the Waterpik along with some water. This ensures the mouth wash can get into every little nook and cranny of your mouth dramatically improving it’s effectiveness.
All in all I don’t know how we lived before the Dental Water Jet was invented. If you are interested in reading more you can check out my website at http://www.fitlish.com/dental-water-jet where I talk about this and more interesting healthy topics.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Evolution of Modern Barefoot Shoes
Shoes are more of a recent happening. Modern society started wearing them as strictly ornamental. They presented a sign of power and status. But not we are going full circle with barefoot shoes!
There are of course risks to everything and going bear foot is no exception. However, the risks are light and can be managed! Of course there’s the danger of cuts, frostbite from the cold, and parasites.
The benefits are amazing though. The modern shoe restricts the flexibly of the foot and alters your stride increasing the impact force absorbed by your heels. When barefoot the body is allowed to move in it’s natural gait eliminating the hard heel strike and generating less collision forces in the foot and lower leg.
Many sports involve barefoot activity such as beach volleyball, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, surfing, water polo. And many others can easily incorporate barefoot athletes such as water skiing and hiking.
Modern society encourages high-heels as a sexual prop. Heels dramatically alter posture putting unhealthy forces on ball of the foot. Over use can result in bunions, corns, and hammer toe. A survey by the American Pediatric Medical Association showed that 42% of women admitted that they would ear a shoe they liked even if it gave them discomfort.
Dangers of walking barefoot include cuts, abrasions and bruises of course. There’s also the danger of parasites such as hookworm and athletes foot.
Recent evidence has shown that adults with osteoarthritis may benefit from walking barefoot. Another study entitled “Shod Versus Unshod: The Emergence of Forefoot Pathology in Modern Humans?” compared 2000 year old skeletons to modern skeletons. This study saw the older skeletons without foot ware, had healthier feet than our modern skeletons with foot ware. With all of these it has been shown that people who regularly go without shoes have stronger feet, with better flexibility and mobility, and fewer deformities such as flat feet or toes that curve inwards.
One alternative to going bear foot is wearing barefoot shoes. One such excellent brand example is Vibram Five Finger Shoes. These provide substantial protection from abrasions, cuts, etc. yet allow for the foot to operate in it’s natural state. They are similar to a glove which conforms to the foot and allows for maximum flexibly.
Nike Free’s are another great alternative. They provide a cushion and as a result alter the strike of the foot. However, the allow for maximum flexibly of the foot as the shoe flexes and bends similar to the foot itself unlike other running shoes.
You can read more about barefoot shoes here at, Fitlish Healthy Habits Blog
There are of course risks to everything and going bear foot is no exception. However, the risks are light and can be managed! Of course there’s the danger of cuts, frostbite from the cold, and parasites.
The benefits are amazing though. The modern shoe restricts the flexibly of the foot and alters your stride increasing the impact force absorbed by your heels. When barefoot the body is allowed to move in it’s natural gait eliminating the hard heel strike and generating less collision forces in the foot and lower leg.
Many sports involve barefoot activity such as beach volleyball, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, surfing, water polo. And many others can easily incorporate barefoot athletes such as water skiing and hiking.
Modern society encourages high-heels as a sexual prop. Heels dramatically alter posture putting unhealthy forces on ball of the foot. Over use can result in bunions, corns, and hammer toe. A survey by the American Pediatric Medical Association showed that 42% of women admitted that they would ear a shoe they liked even if it gave them discomfort.
Dangers of walking barefoot include cuts, abrasions and bruises of course. There’s also the danger of parasites such as hookworm and athletes foot.
Recent evidence has shown that adults with osteoarthritis may benefit from walking barefoot. Another study entitled “Shod Versus Unshod: The Emergence of Forefoot Pathology in Modern Humans?” compared 2000 year old skeletons to modern skeletons. This study saw the older skeletons without foot ware, had healthier feet than our modern skeletons with foot ware. With all of these it has been shown that people who regularly go without shoes have stronger feet, with better flexibility and mobility, and fewer deformities such as flat feet or toes that curve inwards.
One alternative to going bear foot is wearing barefoot shoes. One such excellent brand example is Vibram Five Finger Shoes. These provide substantial protection from abrasions, cuts, etc. yet allow for the foot to operate in it’s natural state. They are similar to a glove which conforms to the foot and allows for maximum flexibly.
Nike Free’s are another great alternative. They provide a cushion and as a result alter the strike of the foot. However, the allow for maximum flexibly of the foot as the shoe flexes and bends similar to the foot itself unlike other running shoes.
You can read more about barefoot shoes here at, Fitlish Healthy Habits Blog
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