Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Healthy Fruit Smoothies
I've decided the best way to better health and weight loss is by drinking more fruit smoothies. I found a great site that talks all about smoothies and has a ton of recipes. I'd recommend it to all.
Monday, September 7, 2009
How to Make Smoothies
If you want to lose weight and have more energy - learn how to make smoothies. Smoothies are a good meal replacement. But they can pack in the calories if you buy them at places such as Jamba Juice or Smoothie King. Just last week an article came out on Yahoo News! that mentioned a smoothie with over 2,000 calories. Wow. Another article focused on calories from other frozen treats from popular fast food restaurants. Yikes.
So, save your money, and save on the calories and make healthy smoothies. It's easy and there are great free smoothie recipes available. You can even change smoothie recipes to include lower-fat or lower-calorie ingredients. Try it. See if you don't feel better and lose weight with smoothies.
So, save your money, and save on the calories and make healthy smoothies. It's easy and there are great free smoothie recipes available. You can even change smoothie recipes to include lower-fat or lower-calorie ingredients. Try it. See if you don't feel better and lose weight with smoothies.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Share fruit smoothie recipes
There is a great website for learning how to make smoothies, sharing your favorite fruit smoothie recipes, green smoothies, and learning about smoothie blenders. Smoothies can be great meal replacements and help with weight loss as well as giving you more energy, improving immune system and providing extra nutrients. Check it out and share your favs.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Risks of Steroid Injections for Herniated Disks and Back Pain
So a few years ago I had an accident which resulted in 6 herniated disks in my back and neck. In December I had a steroid injection in my neck and now I'm suffering the consequences. The 2 injections I had in my lower back did help with the pain for which I was very grateful. The injection in my neck not only has not impacted the amount of pain I experience, but now I have severe daily migraine headaches, my eyesight is constantly blurred and now I have discovered that the injection can trigger diabetes (for which I am at risk). Wow. I wish my doctors (any of the various doctors) would have asked about my family history for diabetes and at least told me that was a potential side effect. I have also been told that because the injection skyrockets blood sugars, that could be why my eyesight has been affected.
So, to all of those out there who are considering the injection route. Yes, it can be helpful in some cases (albeit temporary relief), there are also many side effects that most doctors will not explain. It is up to you to research and determine if this is the direction you want to go.
Oh -- I forgot one more thing. I've basically been sick since the injection and I have found that steroid can hamper your immune system as well. Nice.
I'm not complaining - just recognizing again how important it is to not just take any medication prescribed nor participate in any procedure before really knowing the risks. Now back to drinking more orange juice, taking my vitamins and trying to get some sleep to hopefully boost my immune system so I don't keep catching every cold or flu that comes along. :)
So, to all of those out there who are considering the injection route. Yes, it can be helpful in some cases (albeit temporary relief), there are also many side effects that most doctors will not explain. It is up to you to research and determine if this is the direction you want to go.
Oh -- I forgot one more thing. I've basically been sick since the injection and I have found that steroid can hamper your immune system as well. Nice.
I'm not complaining - just recognizing again how important it is to not just take any medication prescribed nor participate in any procedure before really knowing the risks. Now back to drinking more orange juice, taking my vitamins and trying to get some sleep to hopefully boost my immune system so I don't keep catching every cold or flu that comes along. :)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Quote: Gratitude
As Tony Robbins says,
"When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears."
Do the twists and turns of life take you by surprise? Throw you off? Keep you from finding a reason to be thankful?
In our world of deadlines and demands, it’s easy to take things for granted, never feeling a genuine sense of gratitude. Yet if we gravitate to a place of awe and wonder, where time stands still, we may realize in that moment that we are right with the world.
"When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears."
Do the twists and turns of life take you by surprise? Throw you off? Keep you from finding a reason to be thankful?
In our world of deadlines and demands, it’s easy to take things for granted, never feeling a genuine sense of gratitude. Yet if we gravitate to a place of awe and wonder, where time stands still, we may realize in that moment that we are right with the world.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Back Pain
A few months ago I was in a car accident - not a very high-speed accident - but I was rear-ended by a girl who wasn't paying attention. I was at a complete stop, and the impact completed put me out of commission -- for quite a few weeks. I had been living with pain for over 3 years, but this was worse than anything I had experienced before.
However, I believe it has turned out to be a blessing. The new levels of pain put me at a completely non-functioning level -- which forced me to find new solutions. I found a pain clinic and ended up getting several epidural injections into my spine. It took almost a month, but I am feeling much better and back at work.
It's amazing how much back pain can influence every aspect of life. I am grateful for those who work in pain management, and can help those of us who have not been able to find other solutions. I'm still in pain but it's so much better and the physical therapy is helping as well.
Are there any other remedies or helps to actually HEAL the back/spine? I don't want to live with pain the rest of my life - I've been told that is what I need to deal with - but I have to believe our bodies are amazing and can heal if we give them the right conditions. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!
However, I believe it has turned out to be a blessing. The new levels of pain put me at a completely non-functioning level -- which forced me to find new solutions. I found a pain clinic and ended up getting several epidural injections into my spine. It took almost a month, but I am feeling much better and back at work.
It's amazing how much back pain can influence every aspect of life. I am grateful for those who work in pain management, and can help those of us who have not been able to find other solutions. I'm still in pain but it's so much better and the physical therapy is helping as well.
Are there any other remedies or helps to actually HEAL the back/spine? I don't want to live with pain the rest of my life - I've been told that is what I need to deal with - but I have to believe our bodies are amazing and can heal if we give them the right conditions. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!
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