Back Pain Relief– A Possible Solution

I wanted to share this, I thought it was interesting and it might not work for everyone but there may be a few out there it just might help.

Now, I recently posted about my back issues and I wanted to share how I was able to get better. Simply, what I was doing was, at night I was going to sleep on a lazy chair, I had just purchased. Now the bed for some reason was making my back pain worse in the morning and before, when I would get these episodes I would sleep on the floor, but that was not helping out at all, because I was having pain and it was difficult to get up off the floor in the mornings.

So I started sleeping on this lazy chair, recliner. It goes back pretty far, but when I woke up in the morning I felt relieved and my back pain was lessening. It has been three nights now and I am pain free. I am still feeling a bit tight in the lower back, but I plan on sleeping in the recliner for another 2 nights…just to make certain. Actually possibly till Monday morning, that way I can get back into my Fitness program, Insanity this coming Monday morning.

That was on another post that I spoke about it, and I seriously want to get right back in. of course I plan on easing into it, even easing in to it you can still sweat and get a good workout. My only thing is that a few certain exercise moves they perform I will not be doing to that intensity or maybe not at all…depending.

My Perspective:

On back pain, I don’t wish it upon anyone. It is not something that one wants to live with for their rest of their lives, but taking care of your self is vital. So, next time you have some back pain, try sleeping on a Recliner lazy boy chair for about 5 days, making sure to add 2 days even if you feel 100% better…just in case. Also, very important to have strong Abs, maybe not a six-pack, but you need to do some kind of exercise that will work the Abs…to the Core. It is vital for reducing the chances of reoccurring back pain. Please always consult your Doctor before doing anything I mentioned here or that you have read anywhere.

Thanks for reading, stay safe, healthy but be adventures. Till next time Latino Man signing off.

Psoriasis

I wanted to talk about a mild case of Psoriasis and what I do to keep it at bay. Now, I most show on my elbows and sometimes it shows up as dandruff, but the most sever case on me is my elbows, so I wanted to briefly tell you what I do to keep it at bay.

Now, I simply put some Cortisone +10 on my elbows every day, just a dab. Now, one thing I come to realize, I am sure many know this, but if you bend your elbow you will cause the skin to stretch and I have noticed that the cortisone will not be as affective. I now simply leave my arm extended and rub in some Cortisone + 10 in the mornings.

Now, if it is sever enough, it will take several weeks to begin clearing up, at least in my mild case it did. The thing is that you need to be persistent, put it on everyday for at least 10 days, then after that every day or maybe every other day. Now, I put some Aveeno one day and then the Cortisone the other day so that way I don’t forget to put on some type of ointment. Like I said the thing I noticed is to keep your arm extended not bent when applying the ointment.

Just a little tid-bit, thanks for reading till next time Latino Man signing off.

Babies - Future

Babies – aren’t they just wonderful? I mean, where I work it seems that there are hundreds of people having babies or had babies and it’s about this time that they start bringing their babies into the office. You see people walking around like proud parent, that they should be and display their price position…their child. Of course the reaction around the office is a lot of goos and gass…holding of the baby and of course the crying of the baby, because who in the heck are all thes4e people.

Now sometimes you hear the after affect of I would like another, or I am fine with the ones I have or I am done. It’s funny babies and children bring specific remarks from different people, I noticed that those older of course are more intended to say they are done, while those younger are more inclined to mentioned having another child. As for me, I have my son and daughter and I am pretty much done…why because I am fixed…yah…fixed. Anyhow, so what sometimes gets me is some parent or colleagues bring in their children when they are weeks old or even days old…wait I have seen a parent bring in their pre-mature child days out of the hospital on oxygen tanks…WHAT are they thinking; I mean there are people always sick in the office and believe me when I tell you that 95 percent of them don’t bother washing their hands….get my drift.

So why bring in your new born into an environment like that…come on…send pictures or a video…with cell phones being so high Tech and mostly everyone having them…that’s a better alternative than taking the chance on getting your newborn sick.

I was wondering the whole baby thing…it’s amazing that even in today’s economy people are having children left and right…I wonder if they are even aware of what the economy is looking like…I mean people have that old saying that “we’ll cross that bridge when it comes” but come on…if the bridge is out and you have three additional people to get across why would you take that chance? I don’t know  am just amazed about everything happening around us and maybe just going with the flow is the correct thing to do…you know not even worry about what tomorrow will bring, but live for today…but won’t that at some point bite us in the butt? I mean there has to be something that we need to do in order to be prepared for that bridge when it comes or isn’t there…and maybe not everyone is thinking about that…but I know I am one person that even if I could have more kids now, I wouldn’t at this point…not now, not with this economy unsteadiness…nope…yah maybe we don’t know when it will clear up if it will but for now that wouldn’t be something I would be willing to go through…making things tougher by having more kids.

Anyhow…babies they are wonderful, they are so innocent, they are a reflection of us their parents, they deserve complete and utter devotion to nurture them, teach them and of course love them…but do it as long as you make sure you have that same love for yourself…it won’t do the any good if you are falling apart.

Hey thanks for reading another corky post, but cherish the moments, but be prepared for the things to come. Latino Man signing off, till next time…take care, be safe and be adventures.

8 Sneaky ways to burn calories without sweating

by The Editors of Prevention, on Fri Mar 25, 2011 11:24am PDT

Activity is not just about "exercise," it's about moving your body more all day long. This type of light activity is essential, whether you're a card-carrying couch potato or a marathon runner. Growing evidence finds that too much sitting harms your heart health. Worse, that damage is not easily undone by jumping on the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes in the morning if you spend the other 23 ½ hours sleeping and sitting.  A recent study of 1,579 people found that people whose jobs require more than 6 hours of chair time a day are 68% more likely to wind up overweight than those who sit less.
The solution: Stand more. By using these tips you'll be in motion more all day long. That alone could be enough to help you shed stubborn pounds for good.
1.  Limit yourself to one TV show: Watching TV is a great way to unwind. But when it comes to the tube, there's such a thing as too much downtime. The average American tunes in for 3 hours a day, which is really bad news for your waistline, especially when you consider that watching TV burns only slightly more calories than sleeping. Harvard researchers have found that every 2 hours spent watching television increases the likelihood of obesity by 23% and raises your risk of developing diabetes by 14%. Trade 1 hour of TV time for one long walk, and you can slash your obesity risk by 24% and lower your risk of diabetes by 34%.
2.  Step it up: There's a reason an exercise machine called the Stair-Master exists: Taking the stairs is really, really good exercise! In one study, exercise scientists calculated that by taking just two more flights of stairs (up and down) each day, you could burn off 6 pounds in a year. Find excuses to make multiple trips between floors at work (using a restroom on another floor is one way) and at home.
3.  Walk the halls at work: When you're stuck for ideas at work, get up and walk the halls. Stand and stretch during phone calls. Twice a day, get up and walk to talk to a colleague instead of e-mailing. Stanford University researchers calculated that if you were to walk across your office building and back to talk to a coworker instead of spending the same 2 minutes e-mailing, you could spare yourself 11 pounds over 10 years--effectively avoiding the "midlife spread."

4.  Stand at your desk: Here's a very simple move that every office worker can do: Stand up. Sitting at your desk for an hour burns 63 calories. Standing burns 127, twice as many. If you have a cordless phone, you might even be able to pace a bit, just to get the blood flowing even more. Many workplaces are now offering drafting-style tables and high chairs for office workers, which gives you the option of working on your feet most of the day and sitting down to take breaks (instead of the other way around--standing when you need a break). Ask your human resources manager about them. You'll be surprised how much more energy you have when you spend your day on your feet rather than in your seat.

5.  Get on the ball: Sit on a large stability or Swiss ball while checking e-mail in the evening. It's an easy way to engage all of your muscles for 15 to 20 minutes. You might even be inspired to do a few stretches and crunches after you log off.

6.  Fire the maid and gardener: All those services that you hire to make your life easier can also end up making you heavier. Small daily tasks, like weeding the garden, mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, and cleaning house, can add up to an aerobic workout. In a 2-year study of 230 overweight and inactive men and women, researchers at the Cooper Institute, an aerobics-research organization in Dallas, found that those who spent 30 minutes a day raking the lawn, taking the stairs, and walking from far spaces in parking lots achieved the same improvements in fitness, blood pressure, and body fat as those who went to the gym for vigorous exercise 20 to 60 minutes at a time, 5 days a week.

7.  Prep yourself slim: Cooking is a great wayo burn calories. Slicing, dicing, and braising burns twice as many , in fact, as calling your Chinese takeout place. Because you're in charge of the ingredients, cook with metabolism-boosting ingredients like those from the Active Calorie Diet. Limit takeout and delivery to two meals a week, tops.

8. Consider a stepper: Office workers are ideal candidates for a portable mini stepper like the Stamina InStride Electronic Mini Stepper--essentially, just two small Stair-climber  -like pedals without the giant machine attached. Research from the Mayo Clinic found that workers who used these clever step devices while making phone calls or answering e-mail burned an extra 290 calories an hour--enough to burn off more than 40 pounds over the course of a year if they used the machines just 2 hours a day. The strategy is a little unconventional but worth considering. The stepper is relatively inexpensive and small enough to slide under your desk when you're not using it. Stepping is also something you can do while watching TV at night.

My Perspective:
I think if you at least take the time to get away from your desk it will do you a great deal of good. I know you want to keep the job and you are probably good at it, but you being sick and out for days or even months won't do you any good, so take a minute or two away from your desk and relax...it will do you great good and the company.

Thanks for reading, till next time Latino Man Signing Off...remember we will make it through these tough times.

Getting Motivated

Hey…glad to see you…well glad you stopped on by to read another crazy post of mine. This one is dedicated to all those individuals that really want to shed off some pounds but struggle to get motivated. You know before I got married I use to hit the gym every day…well maybe not Sundays…but everyday…for at least an hour. I use to work out hard. Now, it has been 13 years of marriage and if I recall the first 2 years of marriage we use to work out together…and well…after those first two years we no longer do. Yah…once again…there that thing about being married…having kids…life changing experiences…yada…yada…yada.

People always make an excuse that well I don’t have anyone to watch the kids, I am working, and a whole bunch of other excuses…probably good ones…yah…ok. But yet…there are millions of single mothers, fathers out there doing the same things we are and still manage to find time to hit the gym…at least 30 minutes a day…or better yet…they go out for a run with their children…ok…so why can’t married couples do it. Ok, not all married couples fall into this scenario…I have heard of couples that take turns watching their kids and hitting the gym. So…my question is…besides all the excuses we come up with, that I know we can resolve…what else does it take to get someone to workout…MOTIVATION.

Motivation is probably the biggest thing...that keeps people away from the gym or just working out. When your single…you have time and you look good…when you are first dating someone…you still workout…to look good for that new love one…but once the relationship gets serious or maybe leads to marriage…you all of a sudden stop working out…why. Now I am not saying everyone, but darn…the majority of the people do fit this scenario. So why…once again when you get married you stop working out…is it simply because you got that person, or is it that you are comfortable with that person and you know that new love will love you no matter what happens to your body, or is there something else that clicks in our minds.

Now that’s funny because in some of my other posts I talk about marriage and why people loose interest in their loved ones or loose interest in their intimacy…and most of the responses I have heard is that they don’t find their love ones attractive anymore…or that their loved ones no longer feel good about themselves. So why not work out…like you use to before you got married and feel good, look good and continue being happy and healthy. I am not saying that you should look like a model, but you know…feel good. Remember after you worked out your body felt good, invigorating…the sweat, the burning muscles…all those things made you feel like…man I accomplished something today.

Motivation…made you do it…back then…so how do we find that motivation again after so many years? Is it that new FINE looking girl/man in your office, book store or your kids karate class…hmmm…yah I know your married, but what would get you, me…us to get back into working out. Could it simply be the fact that you will feel and be healthier…crazy notion huh…maybe if you shed a few pounds and someone notices and compliments you…maybe that could be it. Hmm…I guess what I am asking is what can we do to get that motivation back to hitting the gym or just working out? Yah it should not be about anyone else, but you that motivates you to working out…but what is that motivation?


My Perspective:
I am still looking for that motivation…well I have to say I did find it…there is this fine looking women I know…that is a mother of two, been through a tough marriage and has seen tough times…but she finds the time to work out…and let me tell you…she is HOT…HOT…with all due respect to her…but she is…and maybe I should hit the gym just to keep up with her…lol. But seriously…It really boils down to finding that motivation within yourself, finding that one things that will get you working out…and hopefully it doesn’t take a heart attack, or something else to drive you to it, but something that will get you up and working out.

If anyone out there has found their motivation…please share…maybe someone will hit it right on the spot. Once again as always thanks for reading and till next time…be happy…be true to yourself., because when it comes down to it…when your happy everyone one around you will be happy.

The Positive Weight Loss Approach

Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time, practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a process you must learn in order to succeed. You and you alone are the one who has the power to lose unwanted pounds.

Think like a winner, and not a loser - - remember that emotions are like muscles and the ones you use most grow the strongest. If you always look at the negative side of things, you'll become a downbeat, pessimistic person. Even slightly negative thoughts have a greater impact on you and last longer than powerful positive thoughts.

Negative thinking doesn't do you any good, it just holds you back from accomplishing the things you want to do. When a negative thought creeps into your mind, replace it reminding yourself that you're somebody, you have self-worth and you possess unique strengths and talents. Contemplate what lies ahead of you. Losing weight is not just about diets. It's about a whole new you and the possibility of creating a new life for yourself. Investigate the weight loss programs that appeal to you and that you feel will teach you the behavioral skills you need to stick with throughout the weight-loss process. First you should look for support among family and friends. It can be an enolmous help to discuss obstacles and share skills and tactics with others on the same path. You might look for this support from others you know who are in weight loss programs and you can seek guidance from someone you know who has lost weight and kept it off.

There are success stories across the country today. On television and in newspapers, magazines and tabloids about people who have miraculously lost untold pounds and kept it off. In all instances they say their mental attitude as well as their outlook on life has totally changed.

Diets and weight loss programs are more flexible now than they once were and there are many prepared foods already portioned out. They are made attractive and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Low-fat and low-calorie foods are on shelves everywhere.

You will probably need to learn new, wiser eating skills. You will want a weight loss regimen that gives you some control, rather than imposing one rigid system. Look for one that offers a variety of different eating plans, so you can choose the one that's best for you.

Keep in mind, too, that your weight loss program will most likely include some physical exercises. Look at the exercising aspect of your program as fun and recreation and not as a faint of grueling and sweaty work. The fact is that physical fitness is linked inseparable to all personal effectiveness in every field. Anyone willing to take the few simple steps that lie between them and fitness will shortly begin to feel better, and the improvement will reflect itself in every facet of their existence.

Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other exercises which will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your exercise and weight loss program.


Thanks for reading and I hope some of this information is helpfull...remember always talk to your doctor before attempting any new exercise routines or diets. Till next time

CONQUERING THE SMOKING HABIT

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CONQUERING THE SMOKING HABIT

Most smokers sincerely want to quit. They know cigarettes threaten their health, set a bad example for their children, annoy their acquaintances and cost an inordinate amount of money.

Nobody can force a smoker to quit. It's something each person has to decide for himself, and will require a personal commitment by the smoker. What kind of smoker are you? What do you get out of smoking? What does it do for you? It is important to identify what you use smoking for and what kind of satisfaction you feel that you are getting from smoking.

Many smokers use the cigarette as a kind of crutch in moments of stress or discomfort, and on occasion it may work; the cigarette is sometimes used as a tranquilizer. But the heavy smoker, the person who tries to handle severe personal problems by smoking heavily all day long, is apt to discover that cigarettes do not help him deal with his problems effectively.

When it comes to quitting, this kind of smoker may find it easy to stop when everything is going well, but may be tempted to start again in a time of crisis. Physical exertion, eating, drinking, or social activity in moderation may serve as useful substitutes for cigarettes, even in times of tension. The choice of a substitute depends on what will achieve the same effects without having any appreciable risk.

Once a smoker understands his own smoking behavior, he will be able to cope more successfully and select the best quitting approaches for himself and the type of life-style he leads.
Because smoking is a form of addiction, 80 percent of smoker who quit usually experience some withdrawal symptoms. These may include headache, light-headedness, nausea, diarrhea, and chest pains. Psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, short-teilu depression, and inability to concentrate, may also appear. The main psychological symptom is increased irritability. People become so irritable, in fact, that they say they feel "like killing somebody." Yet there is no evidence that quitting smoking leads to physical violence.

Some people seem to lose all their energy and drive, wanting only to sleep. Others react in exactly the opposite way, becoming so over energized they can't find enough activity to burn off their excess energy. For instance, one woman said she cleaned out all her closets completely and was ready to go next door to start on her neighbor's. Both these extremes, however, eventually level off. The symptoms may be intense for two or three days, but within 10 to 14 days after quitting, most subside. The truth is that after people quit smoking, they have more energy, they generally will need less sleep, and feel better about themselves.

Quitting smoking not only extends the ex-smoker's life, but adds new happiness and meaning to one's current life. Most smokers state that immediately after they quit smoking, they start noticing dramatic differences in their overall health and vitality.

Quitting is beneficial at any age, no matter how long a person has been smoking. The mortality ratio of ex-smoker decreases after quitting. If the patient quits before a serious disease has developed, his body may eventually be able to restore itself almost completely.

Thanks for reading, till next time.

Should a Man Tell a Woman She’s Fat?

I was driving into work this morning and I caught this topic on the radio, and actually the full topic was:

"Should a Man Tell a Woman if she is Fat? How should a man tell a woman? Does a woman want to know it?"

So I was driving and I wanted to hear the answers…so after several songs and mixes…yah…I was surprise to have that many songs played in the morning…wow…usually it’s a lot of talking…anyways…so the first caller gets on the line and she says, “Its funny you guys, meaning the radio show hosts, brought up this topic…you see my husband a few days ago told that he remembered when I was “Smaller”, that is the word he used…and now well…you look “Bigger”. He also said, “he was a sex addict when they first met and when we married and you started gaining weight I toned it down…you know the whole marriage thing…but now…well…you are ‘Bigger’ that’s what the husband told her”. So the women on the radio tells the radio hosts, he has to be kidding, he is the one to talk and the guy is bald, huge beer belly and them chicken legs he has…well…of course the woman was upset and that started a huge fight with her husband.

So the Radio host, comments on the caller…and her chicken legs husband, he says, “He needs to look in the mirror first before even touching the subject about you, the wife. Guy can’t tell a woman (wife, partner, girlfriend) she is fat if he’s fat….boy needs to hit the gym and look in the mirror before touching that subject with you, the wife.” Now I have to agree with that comment…but still no answer on whether a woman wants to hear that.

So that was one, then a next caller, woman told her story, you see she said, “I am from Atlanta and we are raised on Corn bread and good old home cooking and I use to hang out with this guy, do you know what this guy told me out of the blue one day while we were hanging out by the beach, “Girl you look like the sand…your all over…of course she doesn’t hang out with him anymore.

Now, they comment on the second caller, the hosts says, “There is definitely no need to use hard words, words that could hurt, so definitely that’s not the way to tell a woman she is fat or on the heavy side and if a man uses hurtful words…then he has some issues that he needs to go take care of”, that’s what the radio hosts says to the woman.

So, the thing is I never got to hear a woman’s opinion if a man should tell her she is gaining some weight, or if she even wants to hear it and if she does, how should a man touch on the subject? So…what do you think…ladies or gentlemen? I want to hear from you.

Should a Man Tell a Woman if she is Fat? How should a man tell a woman? Does a woman want to know it?

Thanks for reading and I look forward to any comments on this subject and please come back often Take care and hang in there.