Sunday, June 3, 2012

Stretch and Go

     Good afternoon...   I have not heard from anyone lately.  That leads me to believe one of two things.  Either you are so tired and worn down from ALL of your exercise efforts you are making or maybe you are injured and just cannot exercise and you are feeling guilt along with your pain. 

     If it has been a crazy, hard week for you, GO EXERCISE, take a walk.  Rumor has it that exercise may possibly help reduce your stress level and give you a straight shot of energy...Try it and see.  Remember to stretch those muscles before you start any exercise.  Stretching correctly helps to warm up your muscles, make the muscles more flexible and hopefully help eliminte injuries.  You can check the web for various stretching exercises. 

     Now, if your muscles are really sore, you should STILL GO do your workout, but make it a lighter intensity.  What does that mean?  If you run normally, take it easy and walk.  If you walk fast, hard, and uphill, just walk slower or take a less aggressive route for your walk.  Now, if the soreness is too much for you to bear, use common sense, take a break, and let the routine go for one day.  Also re-evaluate what you are doing.  Maybe your exercise routine is a little too stressful for your body.  Keep in mind, you know better than anyone else when things are NOT right with you and your body.    Most importantly, if the pain does not go away within a few days, go see a doctor.

     FYI...  In May, I tried Primose Oil capsules to help me with my hot flashes and night sweats.  I told you I would get back to you about the outcome.  Well,  I did feel a difference.  Let me say, I have ALWAYS perspired intensely at night, even as a child, but these night sweats leave my clothes wet.  I must say after about 2-1/2 weeks of taking the capsules daily, there was a noticeable decrease in the heat.  No, the heat did not completely go away, but I stopped feeling like the blow torch was lit and firing on my face and chest.   Yes, I will continue until this bottle is gone and see what happens next...Smooches...

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