Key Isometric Exercises: Forearm plank Side plank (on forearm) Supermans/Womans Wall squats Wall squats Press your back and head up against the wall, legs in front of you hips width apart. Slide down the wall, bending your knees and lowering into a squat position, with thighs parallel to the floor and knees at 90 degrees […]
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Key Isometric Exercises: Forearm plank Side plank (on forearm) Supermans/Womans Wall squats Supermans/Womans Lie on your stomach with arms outstretched in front of you and legs behind you. Tighten abs and gently lift arms and legs a few inches off the ground. Be sure to gently lift the neck and head at the same time.
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Key Isometric Exercises: Forearm plank Side plank (on forearm) Supermans Wall squats Side Plank (on forearm) Lie on your side in a straight line with forearm on the floor, elbow bent to 90 degrees and straight down from the shoulder and legs straight out Keep feet stacked (or slide the top foot off so that
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Sometimes the most profound exercises are done by assuming a position and holding it. These are known as isometric exercises, those in which the muscle does not change in length nor does the joint move. Each week we will go over a different, key isometric exercise as well as modifications and challenges. Key Isometric Exercises:
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NB: Free range, organic non-GMO ingredients recommended Ingredients1 4lb whole chickenTwo sweet potatoes twice wrapped in aluminum foilTwo white potatoes twice wrapped in aluminum foil1 onion, choppedSalt and pepper to taste Directions Place wrapped potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker Place bird breast side down on top of potatoes Sprinkle bird with salt
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October 1, 2009 Over the past few weeks, I have had many patients, friends and family members ask my opinion on this new vaccine. I feel obligated to report what I’ve heard and read, so here is some information you may not know. Please keep in mind I am not trying to persuade you one
While children are more apt to get earaches because of the shape of their Eustachian tubes (they are more horizontal in kids and become more vertical as we age), ear drainage issues can affect people of all ages. Thankfully there are a few natural remedies for earaches, and a few techniques that can help alleviate
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(Key: Tox = Toxicity) Alfalfa-mineral-rich due to its root structure-given as sprouts or seeds-helps decrease cholesterol and increase appetite-poultice for insect bitesTox: can cause oxidative stress to red blood cell membranes Aloe Vera-known for its healing effects-helps with constipation, pancreatic health, diabetes, minor burns and wound healingTox: rare (poss. damage to gallbladder) Bilberry-entire plant can
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Boron Increases absorption and prevents urinary loss of calcium, magnesium and phosphorusConditions used for: Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), OsteoporosisSources: almonds, prunes, raisins, dark green leafy veggiesRDA: 1mg/day Calcium Most abundant mineral in the bodyHelpful with the following conditions: Gingivitis, High cholesterol, Hypertension, Kidney stones, Migraine headaches, Osteoporosis, Pregnancy, PMS, RicketsSources: dark green leafy veggies
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Vitamin A (Retinol)-Antioxidant-Prevents night blindness (nyctalopia)-Helps with repair and maintenance of epithelial tissues-Helps bone and teeth formationBeware: antibiotics, laxatives and some cholesterol lowering drugs interfere w/absorptionSources: Dark green leafy veges (kale, chard, cauliflower, broccoli, arugula, radicchio, spinach, asparagus), orange and yellow skinned fruit and veges (carotenoid); red meat (retinol)Dosage: 700 mcg for females, 900 mcg
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