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5 Natural Remedies for Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia can feel like a battle to ease pain and chronic fatigue. Finding a solution to treat fibromyalgia while staying healthy and active can also feel like a never ending challenge. In this article, we’ve compiled 5 natural remedies for fibromyalgia and the treatment of symptoms. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Headaches Depression Anxiety Fatigue Chronic pain Body stiffness Difficulty with thinking or focusing A “foggy” memory Struggles with sleeping If you went to the doctor with any one of these issues, your doctor would likely think it’s a valid issue and worthy of further examination. Imagine having most of these issues…or all of these issues! Adults with fibromyalgia don’t have it easy. Not only do symptoms of fibromyalgia manifest in any of the above list, there isn’t a universal test to diagnose all cases. Fibromyalgia can’t be measured with numbers on a scale, unlike
DC Personal Trainer Shares Injury Prevention Workout
The importance of injury prevention and the workout that was perfect for it…
How to Keep Cholesterol in Check
How to Keep Cholesterol in Check In this article, we explain the importance and the potential dangers of cholesterol. With a simple solution, you will find out how to keep your cholesterol in check, in just 4 weeks. “It is possible to have too much of a good thing.” – Aesop Too much water. Too much sun. Too much exercise. And your body would say this is also true about cholesterol. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that our body uses to develop other necessary substances like hormones, vitamin D, the membranes of cells, and bile. We need cholesterol. Too much of it can be dangerous though, hence why cholesterol-controlling practices such as strength training have become so highly sought after. Going back to the concept of too much of a good thing becoming bad, an excess of cholesterol is considered a “risk factor.” In other words,
Fit at 80: Overweight & Weak to Fitness Instructor
From Overweight & Weak to Fitness Instructor in Her 80s! From Overweight & Weak to Fitness Instructor in Her 80s! Sally Determan was nearing her 80th birthday feeling “old and out of shape.” Off-balance, weak, and overweight, Sally felt like she was paying a big price for years of living an unhealthy lifestyle and little to no exercise. Fast forward 3 years, Sally is in the best shape of her life and has newfound stamina and strength to help others live a healthier lifestyle! — As Sally approached her 80th birthday, she noticed that she was getting tired easily and everyday tasks were becoming more difficult. “I also grew concerned about falls.” She knew a change was needed and she couldn’t spend the rest of her life slowly declining. So, she started with trying to lose weight. Sally began her journey at Weight Watchers where she lost some of the
Workout Inspiration: Founder Matt Hedman (Part 1)
The Perfect Workout began in 1999 with one trainer, in one studio, delivering one remarkable workout. But the origins of our company didn’t exactly begin with a grand vision to Revolutionize Fitness. It started when Matt Hedman was diagnosed with a progressive joint disease at age 20 and was faced with the possibility of undergoing major joint surgery and giving up his passion for exercise. In part one of this multi-part series, we sit down with Matt Hedman, the CEO and Founder of The Perfect Workout for a glimpse into the inception of our company, a greater understanding of our methodology and the man behind it all. Ever since Matt got his first weight lifting set at the young age of 10, he’s been all in when it comes to fitness. Which means he has been actively strength training for 38 years. Between the ages of 10
Live Longer And Pain-Free: Strength Training
Accepting illness and physical deterioration used to be the norm because we just didn’t know any better. It was all just a part of getting old. But now that we know better, we can do better. Our health is in our control even as we age. The same is true for health. Pain, independence, and premature death are common age-related concerns for many adults. These concerns, though, are just that: concerns. They aren’t guaranteed. In fact, there are specific approaches you can take to avoid these side effects of aging. In this article, we’ll address how strength training is one of those approaches. The Most Common Age-related Concerns that can be avoided with Strength Training Living With Pain. According to the CDC, 49.6% of seniors have diagnosed arthritis. This produces a number of side effects, which can vary depending on what joints have arthritis. Common side effects are issues
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Reshape Your Health & Body In 20 Minutes, Twice A Week
Private Personal Training with The Perfect Workout® Method is guaranteed to get you results in just Two, 20 Minute Workouts per week.