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Water Exercises Are Good For Muscles!

I never learned to swim when I was a kid.  In fact, I used to be kind of afraid of the water.  Every time I took swimming lessons, I ended up freezing and shivering and never got past Lesson #2. But then I grew up and one day I was in the pool and said […]

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How to Have Better Posture and a Flatter Stomach

How To Make Your Stomach Muscles Strong!  Why would you want to have a flatter stomach or better posture? 1.  You will look better. 2.  You will feel better in general. 3.  You will have less pain!  And that’s a big reason! When your ‘stomach muscles–the muscles of your abdomen–are strong, they will help you […]

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Is Stress Killing You?

This guest post is from Janet Matthews, author of “Is Stress Your Silent Killer?”  I like the way Janet shares her personal story and its happy ending.  Listen as Janet speaks from personal experience about the stress that used to undermine her health and well-being. ——— Stress is an integral part of our lives. In […]

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Mermaid Demonstrates Water Exercises

Okay.  So I’m not really a mermaid.  But when I’m in the water I feel like one.   🙂  However, I am not an underwater mermaid. My absolutely most favorite thing to do in the water is to resist!  As you move your arms or legs back and forth through the water, it supports you […]

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What Causes Stress And How Can You Get Rid Of Your Stress Naturally?

Feeling stressed? It turns out there are different types of stress. Good stress is the kind we have when things are really going pretty well.  Life may be hectic, busy and full.  Events like weddings, parties and graduation events are being planned.  But we are in charge and probably having some fun, too.  There is […]

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Get Rid Of Stress Naturally With Laughter!

Did you know you can lower your stress with humor? I used to work in a restaurant kitchen.  The owner  KNEW how she wanted her kitchen run! She caused big stress for some of the kitchen employees.  She didn’t mean it, I’m sure, but she sure could do it. At least once a month, one […]

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Improve Your Posture With These Simple Stretches

Did you know that the muscles in your chest get short and tight when your posture is poor? While your poor back muscles are getting overstretched and complaining the front muscles shrink.  The chest muscles don’t complain; they just get tight. When you collapse forward you look older and you don’t feel as well.  You […]

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A Natural Way To Treat TMJ Pain

Got jaw pain?  Depending where in the jaw the pain is, here’s a natural movement that may help. TMJ pain could happen if your jaw muscles are “too tight.” So try this:  Fake chewing.  Here’s how: Put your lips together. Teeth apart. Pretend you are chewing. That small movement uses your jaw muscles and increases […]

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You Can Get Rid Of Knee Pain Naturally!

Can you get rid of your knee pain naturally?  Lisa did.  I’m going to share her knee pain relief tips with you. She sent a very nice email to me and I will share part of it with you. From your information I have managed to control my knee pain by strengthening my front muscles […]

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Energy And Persistence Conquer All Things!

Benjamin Franklin said energy and persistence conquer all things.  True?  Yes! But sometimes you just don’t feel like you have the energy you need.  Maybe you feel like that all the time.  🙁 Bodies have certain needs.  If you don’t meet those needs, you suffer.  If you DO meet them, you succeed! Here’s how you […]

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Natural Pain Relief Using Ice Therapy

ice is good medicine!  Here’s how to use ice for muscle pain relief. Lots of folks think heat feels better (including me) but sometimes (lots of times) ice is the way to go. And, I also think ice feels great.  Sometimes a bit uncomfortable but it has such a nice numbing effect! Using ice as […]

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Can You Get Rid Of Pain Naturally?

Is it possible to get rid of physical pain naturally?  Could be. Someone recently asked me which medical interventions I like best.  She said she heard of a certain therapeutic device often used in physical therapy clinics. I don’t think she quite had the gist of what I do yet. Rather than use medical interventions […]

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Take Action and Get Rid of Pain Naturally

I received two emails this past week from people with extensive discomfort and pain.  The really cool thing is they were both thank-you notes from people who took action and are getting better.  Part of one is below. Remember:  It doesn’t matter if you educate yourself about your pain and other uncomfortable symptoms unless you […]

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Are The Wonderful Scents In Your Home Killing You?

Did you know there are REAL scents that can actually help you feel better?  They are essential oils. They are not really oils (so they aren’t oily) but they are extracted or distilled from real plants and flowers. On the other hand, we have FAKE smells.  They are created in laboratories.  From chemicals.  Could they […]

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How To Get Rid Of Muscle Pain Naturally

Can you get rid of muscle aches and pain naturally? First you have to figure out WHY you have muscle pain.  Look for patterns. Is it all over your body or just in certain areas? Does it only hurt after certain activities? Do you wake up with it? Or does it get worse over the […]

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Natural Remedy For Strong Bones

Want stronger bones?  Weight bearing exercise will help you have the bones you lust after:  dense and strong. What is weight bearing exercise?  It’s as simple as standing and walking. The ideal weight bearing exercise is done with good posture.  If you walk straight and tall your bones are all stacked as they are supposed […]

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What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Pain in your lower back is almost always caused by muscles.  Why? Muscles move bones, joints and disks in your spine.  Muscles are the prime movers of your body!  You can move only  because you have muscles. Yay, muscles!! On the other hand, when your muscles get out of balance–too strong on one side of […]

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What Is The Best Pillow To Use?

A “bad” pillow can be a real “pain in the neck.” A temperature-sensitive type of foam pillow like Tempurpedic works well for many people.  There is a version with a built-in neck roll.  Because of the type of foam, the pillow will be firmer in the winter than in the summer. Tempurdic pillows can be […]

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You Have A Smart Body!

You really DO have a smart body and it wants to be well.  It wants to heal.  Sometimes it just needs a little help from you or from someone else. Many times you can be your own “doctor” or “physical therapist.”  You have to educate yourself so you will know what to do. Learn what […]

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Natural Weight Loss Technique

Want an easy, all natural weight loss program? It is really easy to lose weight if you take these steps: 1.  Only eat things that grew. (Bread doesn’t grow, cereal didn’t grow, ice cream didn’t grow…you get the idea.)   😉 Fruits, vegetables, some meat or eggs or fish, whole grains like brown rice or […]

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