Losing Weight After The Holidays – A Simple Plan To Get Back Into Shape

When the weather starts to change and the seasonal treats start flowing, you’re going to find yourself indulging in some amazing meals, desserts, and much more. The holiday season brings about joy, feasting, and celebration, and for many, it doesn’t mean weight loss. Taking off the belt, and just letting yourself ride through the compelling opportunities to dine, and overindulge is not uncommon, but there is a bit of weight gain that will happen. If you’re not worried about that through these times, that’s ok, enjoy time spent with family, friends, and the fabulous food that comes through within this world. The New Year, however, will loom and you will want to set up a plan to lose the weight you gain during the holidays, and that’s were a few tips can help you get going and motivated.

Begin Planning Early

You don’t have to jump into a “boot camp” level of fitness as soon as the new year comes, but the planning

phase should definitely start sooner than later. If you’re going to indulge in the holiday treats, go for it, but remember to start planning your comeback in the latter stages of the events. You will want to make sure that you’re balancing out your next move and have a set plan of action moving forward. This doesn’t have to be elaborate, but rather something that is simple, and easy to move forward with. Take into consideration exercise, diet changes, and goals that you have in mind so that you are ready to take off when the holidays are over.

Find Something Fun To Do

For some people, losing weight is just not a fun thing to go forward with. Especially after a couple of months of delicious sweets, treats and more, you’ll find that this is a tough move forward. To offset the difficulty, you may want to look into something that is fun, or may thwart the notion that you have to do something mundane to lose weight. Some of the most compelling options can be to join a gym and take a class. A class may help you find a fitness routine that will motivate you to lose weight, and get moving a lot more. You’ll be surprised what is out there to test out, and you very well may find your rhythm in the New Year. 

Losing Weight and Getting Healthy Is Not Complicated – 3 Positively Easy Ways To Start

Millions of people hear the terms weight loss or healthy living and immediately scoff. They think about eating only celery sticks and carrots. Or they think that they cannot have a hamburger here and there. Too often, people take the idea of health and wellness to extremes. There’s nothing wrong with certain extremes, however, that isn’t the course of action every single person has to take. If you’re overweight, and you feel the need to lose weight in a positive manner, do not be scared by healthy living, instead, focus on how to invigorate your life with a little bit of a push. There is no need to over complicate this, or to assume you’ll be miserable, because that’s not true at all.

Start Slowly (Assessment)

First and foremost, take a moment to assess your goals. You don’t want to start day one of your new

life with thinking that you want to drop 100 or 200 pounds. Set aside extreme goals in favor of smaller steps. If you start to climb a mountain and have no background in climbing, you will fail. It’s with that in mind, that you should start slowly by assessing realistic goals. Set yourself up for success by looking at trying to lose 5 or 10 pounds over the course of a couple of months. Once you’ve hit that goal, set up a secondary goal and continue to move forward slowly with a plan of action. Don’t go extreme here, because you’ll end up miserable.

Cut Out Processed Foods

Look at your grocery list and slowly start removing processed sugars, refined carbohydrates, and other elements. Look at ingredients, and see what you can have that is made of whole grains, natural ingredients, and make sure that you can pronounce them and identify them in your mind. If you find that you cannot pronounce something or you aren’t sure what the root element is, don’t buy it. Try to look at moving away from processed box foods, microwaveable meals, and other elements that are high in salt, sugar, and fats. Again, you don’t need to go extreme, just make a better effort, you’ll get moving forward in time.

Find Something Fun To Do

For those that aren’t big on exercise, don’t worry, there are ways to do it that aren’t so tedious. In order to gain leverage here, look into finding something that is fun for you. One easy option is to buy

a jump rope. Childish as this may seem, you’ll find that jumping rope for at least 10 minutes straight, will wind even the most fit of people. Jumping rope is just an example, find another option if you must, and look for “fun” exercise to do. If you find fun, you will not think of exercise as something that is boring.

The above 3 tips are easy to implement. They do not call on superman to show up and go through the motions. Everyday life can be altered slowly and effectively if you just take simple steps towards a better future. 

How Teachers Would Benefit From Massage Therapy

Teachers are under appreciated. Talk to any teacher today, and you’ll hear stories from the front lines of education, and you’ll hear fatigue in their voice, and struggles. While many do a great job, there’s a lot that are tired, weary, and just need a little support. It’s not just a mental stress, it’s a physical one, as you’ll find many teachers have to stand, walk, and be at their position far more than just your standard 9 to 5 work load that most people get. As such, many are injured on the job, deal with problems in their feet, joints, and other cardiovascular issues that can surmount. It’s for that reason that many could in fact use a bit of relaxation, and that can come through massage therapy.

The Body Tenses Up

When the body is continually abused, even if it’s not on purpose, certain muscle groups and even joints lock up. This is manifested with pain, structural damage, and even detriment to the tissue themselves. When the connections start to lose mobility, it can be hard to reverse. Left without any sort of routine care, the body will eventually break down to a point where surgery will be needed. Avoiding surgery is something that should be paramount of teachers, as many cannot afford to be sidelined with an injury for too long. That’s where massage steps into help.

Reconnecting The Tissue

At the molecular level, you’ll find that a good massage therapist doesn’t just promote relaxation, they connect tissue back into the right place. The body can tie itself up in knots, injuries can manifest on the muscle tissue, and connections can be stifled, broken, or completely battered. A good therapist will knead the tissue, and look at the connecting points to elongate muscle and pay attention to these problem areas for teachers. At the end of one session alone, a teacher could feel dynamic, responsive, and ready to get back into the classroom.

The Long Term

Teachers should look at this in a long term manner. As more and more get specialized attention to their body’s, the response will be jovial, and an increased in energy and joy will manifest as a result. Left without any routine care, the body’s muscular systems will cause a number of issues. Massage is not only about stress relief, which is a good component, it’s about providing the body a push forward to proper homeostasis. 

Going Pink in October

October is fast approaching and you’ll find that it is not just another fall month. It’s something grand,

and it should get you to move forward with wearing more pink. Why is that? Because it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That’s right, the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. and people across the world are looking at October as a month to educate, support, and fight against this cancer that can strike any woman. The more education that is put forward, and the more women find out the warning signs, the better chances they will have to fight and win against this battle.

Understanding BreastCancer

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women today. The cancer cells can form in the breast tissue and form into a malignant tumor. Once the tumor is in place, it can manifest into a lump

and grow rapidly. If detected early, and a course of treatment is given to women, survival rates go up. However, if not detected early, and the cells spread, they can cause serious problems, complications, and even death. There is no 100% cure for this issue, but early detection is crucial to the fight. Many women have found success rates with regular screenings (mammograms), and cancer treatments administered through their doctor. The kicker here is that it’s not just women that can develop it, 2,000 plus men will get diagnosed with this as well, and that’s something that is definitely worth noting as well.

The Factors

There are two major types of factors that are linked to breast cancer risk. Genetic and environmental. Genetic options cannot be thwarted, but some things can be done to detect the early presence of this issue. Environmental factors can be thwarted and changed. Behavior modification such as a sedentary lifestyle, being overweight, alcoholism, and other factors can be shifted to reduce the risk. Even with a reduction of risks, there’s no 100% way to change the course of cancer risk.

Going Pink

In October, join the fight against Breast Cancer by wearing pink, supporting The National Breast

Cancer Foundation, and talking with others in regards to this disease. The more awareness that can be spread, the more donations can be given, and the fight can keep going against breast cancer in today’s world. Awareness is the key to early detection, and that plan of action can raise the survival rate and hopefully a cure as well.

Dr. Nailah Smith
Full Body Rejuvenation Center
Lithonia GA
www.fullbodyrejuvenation.com
Contact Us: 770-733-1381

Simple Tips To Avoid Back Issues – Children and Teenagers

Going back to school is a great time of year, as it provides millions of children and teenagers with an

experience of a lifetime. Through the school year there is going to be a lot of fun, learning and more to be had. With everyday classes, carrying books around, and walking to and from classes will become a breeze, and most will not think about the issues that will manifest from carrying backpacks back and forth. This is especially true for kids that are not going to utilize their lockers, but instead want to carry their books with them for easier time frames going to and from classrooms. With that in mind, it’s important to consider a few tips to avoid injuring the lower or upper back.

Wearing A Backpack

The most important thing to remember about wearing a backpack to and from different location is to

make sure that it is worn correctly. A backpack is not to be placed too low on the back, or too high. It should fit square across the back, without having to adjust too much. Adjusting the straps so that the backpack fits square on the back without putting leverage on the lower back or the upper back is key.  It should not be worn with one strap off and one on, as the support needs to be across both straps.

Using A Roller

Today, you may find that the best thing to purchase children and even teens are backpacks that are not really worn on the back, but rather rolled. Similar to a piece of luggage, these are low cost and work quite well and there is no major pain to the back. The key is to get a rolling solution that does not become a detriment to a child. Some of these are flimsy, or aren’t easy to pull, causing other injuries to manifest. Look at finding a good roller, that will take a bit of abuse, and that can convert to a backpack if need be.

Utilizing The Locker

Another good tip, even though many may not take it, is to utilize lockers. If your child is given a locker, make sure that you get them a good, easy to open lock, and make sure that they use it. This is an important element that is in place in most schools. If the school doesn’t have a locker system, then the next best thing is to figure out a way to keep on top of when books will be needed, and when they will not be needed, that way arrangements can be made to carry them or not.

The back of a child is important to keep straight, and without added weight. A backpack is a good utilitarian solution, but only when used properly. If it’s too high or too low, it will cause problems. Rollers are good, but only if they are sturdy and aren’t going to cause too much issue pulling items along with it. At the end of the day, to avoid injuries, parents have to look into the variations here, to figure out what will work best, and instruct children on proper backpack use.






Dr. Nailah Smith
Full Body Rejuvenation Center
Lithonia GA
www.fullbodyrejuvenation.com
Contact Usinfo@fullbodyrejuvenation.com: 770-733-1381

Chiropractic Care Is Good For Daily Life

Most people assume that chiropractors are only there to help when something is hurting. Often time’s people

forget that the body can behave like a machine, and when there is something wrong, other parts compensate for that issue. By the time a person starts to feel knee pain, back pain, or foot pain, it’s been months or even years since the initial strain on the body started. This is something that could potentially cause a serious problem over time, if left alone. It’s for that reason that you may want to look at some benefits that are attributed to chiropractic care on a regular basis, even daily life.

Aligning The Spinal Column

The spine is a miraculous work of science, and when all is well, the nerves travel through and allow full movement of the body. When there is something wrong,

however, things can end up misplaced and injury occurs. Even when there is no immediate trauma to the spine, daily routine can cause the discs in the back and other ailments to manifest. Things as simple as sitting at your desk for 8 to 9 hours a day, or jostling around some groceries or loading a car, are things that can cause issue with the spine. Alignments can help straighten things out and alleviate pressure before it starts, keeping the body at 100% homeostasis.

Massaging Sore Muscles

Muscle spasms, cramps, and all sorts of pain can manifest due to repetitive stress in the muscles. Even if you

don’t really workout, or you feel as though you aren’t in any pain, there may be some signs that you’re missing. It’s imperative that from time to time you get a massage that focuses on the muscle system, especially when you are sore. Instead of reaching for the aspirin or ibuprofen, you may find that a massage will remove the issue, fix the kinks and help alleviate pressure from the neck and more.

Fixing Chronic Pain

Millions of people today are dealing with chronic pain. Whether it’s from an old sports injury, or it’s from an accident, the pain that people feel is real. The medical world often times just tells people to take pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication. These aren’t terrible, but if you’re just masking the pain, it’s always going to be there. A good chiropractor can help alleviate chronic pain by looking for the root cause and working on natural elements to help heal it. You may

find that the pain in your knee could be a result of carrying too much weight on one of your body’s sides. Or you may find that the back muscles are tense because you have a misaligned spinal column, or any number of connections. You may be even stepping wrong in your shoe, and it’s causing pressure across the shoulders. So many integral parts of the body are connected, and it’s the job of a chiropractor to find the source of the issue and alleviate it.

If you’ve never seen a chiropractor before, make an appointment and see what they are all about. You’ll be surprised with how easy it is to get relief from pain, and even align the back so that you don’t have to worry about surgeries, or anything that may be invasive. It’s worth exploring, especially if you want a natural element of healing for a change. 

Holistic Healing Can Trump Pharmaceuticals

For millions of years, natural cures were the go to things for many of life’s little problems. Today, many people run to the doctor or ignore the issues that plague the body in favor of items that they can purchase in

the pharmacy. There is nothing wrong with reaching for those things from time to time, but it’s not always a drastic measure that is needed to heal the body. Often times, the manifestation of pain, or irritants in the body is a matter that is best left to nature to heal and less invasive than having to get prodded, touched, and put through a rigorous amount of tests within the framework of modern medicine. When you’re in the doctor’s office, you’ll have to go through a checklist of tests before you get diagnosed, and often times, you can seek a natural resolution if you just seek out the right kind of help.

Healing The Body Through Natural Means

Things such as a headache, upset stomach, skin irritation, dandruff, and even pain in the joints, back and feet can all be treated with a holistic touch. You’ll find that chiropractic services can assist with these with a focus

on the entire body. Often times signals manifest in the body from pressure points that doctors may not look for, as they are looking for a pharmaceutical reason to assist. For instance, many doctors will prescribe a heavy pain killer for knee injuries.

When the knee joint hurts, and it’s not related to a serious trauma, often times a cortisone shot and some pain medication is given to help. This can help for a short time, but if you don’t fix the root cause, the issue will lead to a surgical option down the road. Instead of going that route, you could focus on rehabilitating and strengthening the muscle systems around it, as well as aligning the spinal column to further support a balance associated with the body.

Everything Needs Balance

The body is most efficient when it has balance. This balancing act is crucial to having all systems working at proper homeostasis. You’ll find that when your back is not aligned, your feet can end up hurting, your joints will hurt, and lower back pain will manifest. The body needs to be in unison to work properly, and if it is not at all in line with the balance needed, you will feel a lot of pain manifesting in odd places. Alignment is part of the natural healing process that is given through chiropractic services, and it’s just one of the many tools that are utilized for assistance in rehabilitation, and focus on holistic healing.

Often time’s nature is the best medicine, and when you focus on the alternatives to heavy pharmaceuticals, you restore a certain balancing act that can deliver far greater results than your average medical facility. Do not misunderstand, this is not a replacement for doctors, as they are needed. But when the issue is not due to serious trauma, or due to injury where ligaments are torn, bones are broken, or anything along those lines, natural elements can be trusted.

Holistic Medicine versus Traditional Medicine

Holistic Medicine versus Traditional Medicine

The main difference between holistic medicine and Western or traditional medicine is the approach. Simply defined, holistic health focuses on the body as a whole, rather than individual parts and symptoms, recognizing the importance of body, mind, spirituality, and emotions, as opposed to traditional medicine, which focuses on symptoms and cures.Emphasis is placed on individual symptoms and pain management. Diagnosis in western medicine is made through general classifications (textbook cases), rather than recognizing patients as individuals. Chemicals and surgery are the primary methods of treatment in this form of medicine, leading to unpleasant side effects (often worse than the original symptoms). Some side effects often prove fatal. Traditional medicine is best used to treat infectious diseases, trauma, and acute conditions.

Holistic medicine recognizes the individual, focusing on causes and patterns, using natural, organic, and ecological treatments directed towards healing, rather than masking symptoms. This form of medicine views each unit of the body as a whole, with every area affecting the other. When one area is deficient, the whole is deficient. Prevention and correction is then implemented alongside patient pro-activity. Changes in lifestyle, eating habits, and wellness practices are determined by the individual patient’s needs. Holistic medicine is best for chronic disorders (often the cause of stress and lifestyle), toxemia, immune problems, body system imbalances, and glandular deficiencies. 

I've Been In An Accident, Now What?

Chiropractic Therapy and Massage Therapy

After seeking medical attention, accident victims should seek chiropractic care, whether suffering from pain or not. Stiff and sore muscles, herniation of discs, and other musculoskeletal injuries are often the cause of future chronic pain (and possible scarring of tissue) when left untreated. A chiropractic evaluation after a car accident can determine possible injuries, even though these injuries may not produce immediate or painful symptoms. Undetected injuries can potentially lead to serious complications over an extended period of time. Spinal misalignments and whiplash are often a result of accidents, making chiropractic treatment (often combined with massage therapy) essential to wellness and recovery. These adjustments are non-invasive and are a safe alternative to drug treatment.

Massage therapy after an accident has many benefits, while working in tandem with chiropractic care to restore balance to the whole body. Massage therapists are trained to work with injuries resulting from car accidents, especially muscle sprains, whiplash, headaches, nerve compression, and lower back pain. Massage restores proper circulation to muscles, allowing for faster recovery to traumatized areas of the body, while relieving stress and pain that often result from car accidents.