Financial Advantage w/ Douglas Marion
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Let’s begin with the basic function of the muscles, which is to contract and move the body. Muscles help us to speak, chew, breathe, digest, and with the beating of our heart, to name just a few. When our muscles are functioning, we tend to not be too concerned about them. It’s not until they stop functioning properly or have an injury to them, that we all of sudden realize how much we depend on them. How can we keep muscles healthy and functioning well?
Walking is good for you!
Movement allows the muscles to get the fluids of the body moving better, like lymph and blood. Any movement will do, this includes just walking around where you live. Start out with simple motions and as you improve, continue to push yourself a little more. As long as there is no pain (there’s a difference between muscle soreness and pain), keep moving the muscles for strength and endurance. There is a muscle movement called Isometrics, which can help maintain strength, improve posture, and stabilize muscles. They are generally fairly simple moves to perform if you are not ready to engage in a whole lot of movement just yet.
Leafy greens are high in magnesium.
If you have consistently tight muscles that refuse to release or relax, you might consider asking a doctor to check your magnesium levels. I do recommend finding a doctor that utilizes hair analysis sampling, which gives you an indication of how healthy your muscles and bones are for a specific period of time. Magnesium is a mineral tested on a hair analysis and is a major contributor to muscle relaxation. Some other minerals that also contribute to the healthy function of the muscles are potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins. Your body can absorb many of these from plant sources as long as the plant sources are of a high quality, such as organic. The healthier your eating habits are, the healthier your muscles should be.
Worry less. Stress impacts your muscles creating tension. Find enjoyable ways to relax.
Stress/Tension has an impact on muscles by making them tight, not allowing for full range of motion, and causing inflammation as well. Do you find that your shoulders are closer to your ears than they are supposed to be? Hello, stress and tension! Take some deep cleansing breaths, listen to some relaxing music, do an activity that will bring you peace and calm, or go for some relaxing bodywork. The bodywork techniques I specialize in are not only unique in how they work with the nervous system and bring balance to the body, but they are also wonderful for muscle release and relaxation too.
Drink plenty of water
Consistency is key to keeping your muscles functioning well and moving smoothly. A friendly reminder is to drink plenty of water to keep the muscles and their surrounding fascial tissue hydrated. Dehydration is not good for the body as a whole, but especially for muscles. Keep inflammation to a minimum with good eating habits and reduced sugar intake. See a naturopathic or functional medicine doctor to determine how well your body is absorbing minerals through a hair analysis. If you are currently dealing with very stressful times, make sure finding a way to bring peace and calm into your life is a priority.
No one else but you will make your health a priority. The health status of your body currently and in the future remains for the most part up to you. Treat it well and you will reap the rewards of that treatment.
Christine Cosby, CHC, EP, PBP, LMBT
As the owner of Holistic Body Therapies, I seek to improve my client’s health and movement with nutritional support & bodywork techniques. I am proud to offer bodywork, nutritional support, and health coaching to my clients. The two primary bodywork techniques I use are Bowen and Emmett Techniques, which help to reset the nervous system using light touch. In addition to these techniques, I am also excited to offer nutritional guidance to my clients as a certified health coach with the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute.
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