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October 26, 2009 at 4:50 am · Filed under Exercise, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Health, Fibromyalgia
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You seem to be restless all day and feel terrible pain during nighttime. It seems endless, the cycle of pain and immobility, not having the means to do the things you used to do and the stress and boredom that go with it. When you are tormented by the pain of arthritis, you most likely would long for some rest rather than exercise which seems to be exhausting and painful altogether.
It is a mistaken notion that exercise can further damage your joints. On the other hand, doing moderate exercises have shown significant impact in the overall well-being of patients suffering from arthritis. Patients should of course refrain from doing high-impact exercises as this may aggravate their condition. There are, however, a variety of low-impact or moderate exercises that have shown incredible benefits such as reduction of joint pain and the strengthening of muscles around the affected joint. It has also improved overall health and fitness by creating a healthy self-esteem, reducing depressive symptoms, controlling obesity, improving sleep, and boosting energy.
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Original post by StanCristian
October 11, 2009 at 10:33 pm · Filed under pain, Sports, Exercise, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
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Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre, at Kurrajong, in the Blue Mountains, north-west of Sydney is starting Tai Chi Classes on the 19th of October.
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), providing a means to balance the mind, body and spirit. Tai Chi is a martial art and involves slow, precise movements combined with breathing to strengthen the body, focus the mind and activate the body’s Qi. It is used as a form of exercise in China and has gained increased popularity as a form of exercise in the west.
Tai Chi is however much more than mere exercise. Many practitioners of Chinese medicine use Tai Chi to help them focus and direct the Qi, which they use when practicing acupuncture. In addition, Tai Chi can also be use as a form of self-defense. It is a martial art and many consider it to be superior to Karate.
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Original post by Danny T Siegenthaler
July 23, 2009 at 2:35 pm · Filed under Travel, Sports, pain, Exercise, Arthritis
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[Best Syndication News] Vibram Fivefingers are becoming a popular new trend, very much like the Crocs shoes. The Vibram Fivefingers are slip on shoes that have individual toe slots, much like a glove but designed for your foot.
The Vibram Fivefinger manufacturers suggest that their shoes are the closest thing to being barefoot. The Vibram Fivefingers are designed for running, exercise, yoga, pilates, martial arts, and hiking.
There is no room for socks with these shoes so they have the footbed constructed of antimicrobial microfiber. You can wash the shoes in the washing machine with laundry detergent and then hang out to dry, so you won’t have to worry about getting athletes foot or having stinky feet.
The upper part of the Vibram Fivefingers slip on shoes are made out of a abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide fabric so that they will stretch to fit around the shape of your foot. The fabric also will dry quickly when it gets wet.
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Original post by Dusty Rhodes
November 7, 2007 at 8:16 pm · Filed under Diet and Fitness, Exercise, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Health, Fibromyalgia
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Backpain can continue to plague you and make your life miserable long after you have recovered from the initial back injury. Even if the back problems are recent, do not expect instant results from any back exercise. Introducing the third qigong/chi kung lesson for eliminating backpain and building a strong healthy back.
For chronic pain to develop, it takes more than just one injury to result in a weak back, but a lifetime of poor posture and bad habits. Fortunately, qigong/chi kung can produce relatively fast results, usually within several months of regular practice. The qigong/chi kung horse stance is no exception.
If at first you have difficulty with the qigong/chi kung horse stance and find that the backs of your thighs and buttocks are tight instead of relaxed, go back to the first lesson sitting down. (It is easier to relax them when you are sitting down).
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Original post by wholemindedness
November 7, 2007 at 8:09 pm · Filed under Diet and Fitness, Exercise, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Health, Fibromyalgia
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How do you know that you are ready for the next qigong/chi kung lesson on eliminating backpain and maintaining a strong healthy back?
You know when you can assume the first position automatically whenever you sit down, and when your back spasms ease and you find that you experience less frequent pain due to back problems than before.
Then you are ready to assume correct posture standing up. Most people think that just by standing up straight, they are assuming the correct posture. Unfortunately, that is not so.
To assume the correct posture, you have to maintain a straight back with no undue pressure exerted on the spine, and be relaxed enough that the chi energy is flowing uninhibited. Most people, even those who maintain correct posture sitting down, do not maintain good back posture standing up.
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