August 21st, 2010
Americans are getting older every minute and life expectancy is ever-increasing. People leading full productive lives after the age of retirement are no longer a “wow.” Most baby boomers want to live active lives and learn how to enjoy a fulfilling active life. Here are 10 tips to help you stay younger, fitter and functional.
1. Drink six to eight glasses of water each day. Hydrate skin, nourish it, and prevent wrinkles.
2. Stretch and strengthen your legs. Doing calf raises and tiptoe walking every other day improves circulation and helps prevents spider veins.
3. Incorporate upper-body exercises. Lift mini dumbbells, and stretch back muscles. This protects against osteoporosis.
4. Strengthen your abs five days a week. Sit-ups enhance blood flow to vital organs, repairing tissue damage.
5. Add aerobic exercise. Keep your heart and lungs youthful and fit.
6. Choose aerobics that enhance brain power. Jogging, bicycling, and speed walking sharpen memory and increase attention span.
7. Use diaphragmatic breathing. Inhale through your nose so debris and pollutants are filtered from the air.
8. Eat baked, broiled, or grilled salmon two times per week. Its omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins combat disease-causing free radicals.
9. Try colorful vegetables. Dark green vegetables have cancer-fighting properties and vitamin C to boost your immune system. Tomatoes are also on this “fighter veggies” list.
10. Enjoy fresh fruit for dessert. These also combat the cell damage that causes premature aging.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 20th, 2010
The symptoms of back pain are the pains itself. It is very hard to understand the symptoms because pain alone is a symptom that indicates damage in the spine or there is an impending disease that only the doctor can diagnose. As much as the back pain is a symptom, it is but only a subjective type. The patient alone can be observed by the patient and it is never measured because pain varies from one person to the other.
Symptoms of back pain is linked with the causes. Symptoms usually occur unpredictably, most often than not, it can hit you like big time, anytime of the day. You may even wake up one morning feeling unusual like these symptoms below:
* Difficulty standing straight or standing in one position for a long period of time. When one feels this symptom, it commonly happens because of an injury to the muscles at the back which may be brought about by overworked muscles, accident or sudden falls.
* Discomfort when sitting. This is most likely due to pressure on the largest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve. This is brought about by lifting, twisting, overworked muscles, etc.
* Difficulty in walking accompanied with weakness and leg fatigue. Difficulty in walking is commonly due to a narrowing or tightening of the spinal canal in where the nerves pass through. Usually both legs are affected so walking is unbearable to do. However, it usually improves when bending forward.
* Radiating pain down towards the buttocks or legs. This radiating pain to the buttocks and legs are usually because of sciatica or nerve compression or the spinal disc that is being pushed outside the normal boundary.
* Pain, Tenderness and stiffness felt at the lower part of your back. All these symptoms are covered in combination with back injury, sciatica, disc that is pushed out from normal limits, and tightening of the spinal canal where the nerves are passing.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 18th, 2010
Over the years, textbooks have gotten bigger and heavier, resulting in heavier and heavier backpacks. Parents have expressed concern that this trend might cause back problems in children. This concern is entirely justifiable.
In a large study, over 33% of children between the ages of 11 and 14 years old noted back pain. The students that carried heavier backpacks reported more back pain than those that carried a lighter load. Heavy backpacks are believed to increase lumbar disk compression, lumbar curvature, and muscle fatigue, all of which may lead to back pain.
What can be done to minimize the risk that backpacks will cause back pain? Choosing the right backpack can make a big difference. The ideal backpack would have two wide, well-padded shoulder straps as well as a waist strap. It would also be lightweight and well-padded along the back.
The ideal backpack would make a difference, but it is not a substitute for using the proper carrying technique. Both shoulder straps should be used to allow better distribution of the weight. The weight itself should not exceed 10-15% of the student’s body weight. The straps should be tightened to carry the weight as close to the body as possible and it is important to bend at the hips and knees when lifting the backpack or bending while wearing a backpack. These techniques will help relieve some of the stress put on the back. Back strengthening exercises are also helpful because they can build muscles and make it easier to carry the load.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 18th, 2010
Even though people spend a third of their lives asleep, they often do not know how important it really is. Sleep is vital not only for mental well being but for health. This makes understanding sleep and knowing how to sleep well so important.
Everyone sleeps differently and needs different amounts of sleep, but it has common functions for everyone. Sleep offers our bodies a way to rejuvenate. It also is very important for our minds and appears to offer a way for them to process information picked up during the day and organize memories. This process has been compared to something akin to a defragmenting a hard drive on a computer.
Lack of sleep can cause lose of motor skills, diseases, hallucinations, irritability, anxiety and various other negative feelings and aliments. In extreme causes, it has been known to cause death. Death from overwork is thought to be closely tied to lack of sleep.
Sleep is frequently disrupted when people have to get up to go to the restroom. This is of course unavoidable at times, but it can be limited by avoiding too many liquids in the evening. Also, in spite of being a sedative, alcohol disrupts sleep and makes trips to the bathroom more frequent.
There are a lot of distractions in the modern world, but sleep is still vital to health. Regardless of what steps one takes to ensure a good nights sleep, always keep its importance in mind.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 17th, 2010
Back decompression refers to any procedure or set of procedures aimed at relieving pressure on spinal discs. The object of decompressing discs is two fold: a) immediate pain relief and b) allowing injured discs to heal.
Spinal discs serve as spacers between the vertebrae (bones of the spine ). They act as cushions that keep the bones from grating against each other, and they also facilitate mobility. Compressed, degenerative, herniated or torn discs usually result in back pain and reduced range of motion.
Back decompression restores the spaces between vertebrae and relieves pressure on the discs. This gives the discs an opportunity to begin to return to their proper places, to expand and to heal. In this way it serves as a compressed, degenerated or herniated disc treatment.
Those who either cannot afford professional therapy, or who, for personal reasons, simply want to go it alone have some options to choose from:
* Physical activities such as low back pain exercises that stretch and relax muscles while spreading out the vertebrae
* Traction with or without commercially available equipment — especially helpful for neck pain relief as well as lumbar region pain
* Various types of equipment, including inversion tables, trigger-point therapy devices, and neck traction devices
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 14th, 2010
People need more or less sleep at different phases in their life. For some people, enough is four to six hours. Other people just don’t feel right with less than eight hours. Women may need more or less sleep at different phases of the month.
Not getting enough sleep is one of the most direct ways that we self-sabotage our success and well-being. When we are better rested we not only feel better, but are calmer, smarter, more rational, nicer to be around and we look better.
1. Set the Stage: turn off computer and television at least one hour before you’d like to sleep. Turn on relaxing music.
2. Music without words: words can provoke and direct your thoughts more than instrumental music or pure vocal sounds.
3. Music with natural ‘breaths’: music where the soloist takes natural pauses to breathe can help you to slow down your own breath. Try flute, or other wind instruments.
4. A good book: For bedtime reading, try to stay away from material that gets you thinking about things you deal with during the day.
5. Imagery: If you find that your mind is racing when you are trying to sleep, picture a viewpoint where you’re traveling down a road.
6. Progressive muscle relaxation: Imagine that a ball of light is traveling along your body, beginning at the top of your head, going down to the tips of your toes, and then coming up again.
7. Take a nap: If your sleep has been interrupted or there’ve been unavoidable late nights, an afternoon nap can help you catch up.
8. Lavender Bath: Take a hot bath and add a couple of drops of lavender oil. Lavender has naturally occurring relaxing properties.
9. Chamomile Tea: Calms the nervous system and helps to promote restful sleep.
10. Take 500 mg Calcium with 250 mg Magnesium at bedtime: The calcium has a calming effect, and the magnesium works along with it.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 12th, 2010
Anemia is the term given when the red blood cell count is lower than it should be. Rates vary for men and women. There are different types of anemia which can and do adversely affect various sections of the population.
The following symptoms may or may not point to anemia as they can also relate to other medical conditions: Tiredness, dizziness, constant dry mouth, headaches, pallor and coldness.
Iron is needed in order to help the red blood cells to function properly in their job of carrying oxygen around the body. Generally absorbed within the diet, iron can be stored in the liver. When absorbed through a properly balanced diet, it is transported to the marrow of the bone where it is processed into hemoglobin, a protein within the blood.
Iron deficiency anemia can occur if not enough iron is consumed or it can be due to blood loss – including heavy menstruation. Women require nearly twice as much iron in their diet as men. Additionally, some people may have difficulty absorbing dietary iron.
Pernicious anemia is the result of a lack of Vitamin B12 in the body. This is also called vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Once diagnosed, it can be treated easily and effectively with vitamin B12 supplements or with B12 intramuscular injections.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 11th, 2010
Running is a great cardiovascular sport but it can play havoc on the feet and the back. The main reasons are usually wrong footwear or wrong posture while running.
Inappropriate running shoes that do not absorb the impact of your feet hitting the road can cause a jarring effect on the vertebrae of the spine and knee joints, indirectly.
Your back pain can also be due to one or more herniated discs or muscle strains which can be aggravated further while running. Proper running shoes from renown brands that have put research into their products is advisable so that the impact of running is absorbed by the shoes. Otherwise try cushioning your shoes with orthopedic padded insoles.
Certain conditions like flat feet can also result in back pain over time. Also some people have a tendency to put more weight on one leg than the other; this discrepancy adds pressure on the spine resulting in lower back pain.
Bad posture while running can cause the spine muscles to tighten which leads to back pain. Some people run very rigidly, holding their shoulders very straight. The right technique should be to have a straight back with the shoulders leveled and relaxed.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 10th, 2010
Try as you might, it is impossible to go without sleep, sooner or later you’re bound to fall asleep. There have been various experiments conducted on lab rats, leading to a conclusion: complete sleep deprivation leads to death even faster than starvation. Sleeplessness can destroy the body, and after a certain point it’s virtually impossible to prevent sleep.
If you’re sleep deprived, you first become irritable, then forgetful. Without sleep it gets harder and harder to concentrate, and the simplest task becomes impossible to complete, not to mention something more complex, like driving a car. Extended periods of sleep deprivation also lead to reduced immune system response, fluctuating blood pressure and changes in metabolism.
However, sleep can’t really be utterly understood; there’s no obvious chemical change, such as the buildup of carbon dioxide when we don’t breathe, to explain its effects. The body simply shuts down when we sleep, while the brain keeps going.
You can last a while without food, but complete sleep deprivation will kill you without a doubt. You need sleep to function and survive, and without it the brain cannot do anything. Even though sometimes we wish the day had more hours, and we ignore sleep for other “more important” activities, sleep deprivation will only make everything worse.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 9th, 2010
Simple movements are a great therapeutic approach to lower back pain relief. By movements, we are referring to non-stationary actions such as walking, gentle stretches, gentle twisting, etc. If your lower back pain is due to muscular issues, movement typically helps you feel better. While on the other hand, if your pain is due to a structural issues such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or nerve entrapment, you may need advanced recommendations from a back health specialist to ensure that you are provided the correct ones.
Movement helps improve the blood flow throughout the body and especially to the area of discomfort or pain. Improved blood flow is a key feature in healing because it begins to bring healthy blood and nutrients to the area of pain and irritation. It creates a natural flushing of the tissues to begin and promote the healing process. Movement also helps with the releasing of endorphins, your body’s own natural pain killers.
Correct movements can be extremely beneficial in healing process. Choosing the correct movement, the duration of time while performing the movement and how many times a week to perform the movement is extremely important. The longer you stay inactive, in bed or confined to a chair for hours, the slower your recovery tends to be. The body is designed to move and if you can choose the proper movements, you can help yourself heal quicker.
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Dr. Alan Wiedner
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