Who Wants to Know About Better Health and Self Motivation?

Are you reading it everywhere? Is the slogan about bettering your health popping up in conversations? It happened to me that way. First I didn't even know what people were talking about - nothing to do with me - or has it?

Next thing friends talk about getting motivated to better their health and their diets, and so it went on and on until finally I had a closer look at my own health and life - and yes, I realized bettering my health sure would not be a bad idea!

So the next question presents itself: how do I get past the drudgery of it all? It sounds so boring and hard work! And do I really want to go on a diet? No! And anyway, I don't really have the time to put into my health - so much to do at work.

You may have a fantastic career that pays you oodles of money and affords you great prestige within the community. If you are using your job as an excuse to not be healthy, however, then this dream job of yours can turn into a nightmare. Here is the truth: jobs can come and go, no matter how secure you feel or how much time and effort you put into your career

'If you sacrifice your health for a job then you're really setting yourself up for a bad situation' very true, so I had a read of several self improvement books and actually enjoyed it! Low and behold - there were many good ideas! Nothing exotic at all - very common sense and easily implemented even into my busy life style.

One thing that stood out though: no matter how great the ideas are, if I can't manage to motivate myself to actually DO something, no matter how easy or common sense the idea - it will do nothing for me!

I didn't have to change my whole life around; I just had to set achievable goals, figure out where I wanted to be health wise, find out what better health actually means to me - not to my friends, not to Hollywood actors - but for me myself.

So, what is your excuse not to look at your situation and motivate yourself?

No time because of your kids? No time because you work too much?

The healthier you are the better parent/worker you can be.

You're more effective in what you do when you can do it with a healthy body. You are more patient and understanding towards your children if you are feeling good within yourself.

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Sabine is an Entrepreneur who has worked in primary health care departments of government as well as in private Enterprises.
She holds a Diploma in Acupuncture, a PhD in alternative Medicines and is a B.vet.Sc.
Her business is about helping people to better their lives and lifestyles through Education, Information and positive reinforcement strategies.

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Sit Straight, Walk Tall, Feel Better

"Sit straight, don't slouch, and walk tall," are good words of advice that we have all likely heard at some point in our life from a teacher, parent, or coach. While the advice may not have been appreciated in our youth, as we become adults we realize just how important good posture is to our overall health and well-being.

Unfortunately, poor postural habits are easy to form, while good posture requires a conscious effort. It is easy to slip into the daily grind of long commutes, long hours at the computer, and overloaded briefcases. The results are headaches, fatigue, tension, and back, neck and shoulder pain, to name a few. Worse, we usually don't realize that our symptoms could be related to chronic poor posture. Chiropractors warn that many unwanted symptoms are often related to poor posture, which can intensify with time if not corrected. The good news is that with a little bit of help you can reverse your poor postural habits and feel better.

Chiropractors recommend looking at your own posture (front and side views) in a mirror. Even better, look through past photos of yourself-photos taken while you weren't likely thinking about your posture. How do you look? Is your back slouched? Are your shoulders falling forward? These are potential signs of chronic poor posture.

How do you correct poor posture? First, you need to know what good posture looks like. Next, you should practice correct posture in front of a mirror and try to remember how that posture feels to your body. Finally, you will need to make a conscious effort to use that correct posture in your daily activities.

Standing

Correct posture is straight yet relaxed. Stand tall and lengthen your spine comfortably. Do not become rigid or try to flatten your back. Relax your shoulders downward and keep them from rolling forward. From a side view, hypothetically you should be able to draw a line from your ear, through your shoulder, hip, and knee, down to your ankle bone.

Sitting

Correct posture while sitting at your office desk begins with selecting or adjusting a chair to your specific body size. You should be able to put your feet flat on the floor and rest your back naturally (the spine has natural curvatures) against the back of the chair. Your elbows should be level with the height of the desk without slumping forward or leaning backward. Sliding forward on the edge of the chair and slumping forward over the desk or keyboard are poor sitting habits. Further, cradling a phone between the ear and shoulder is also a poor posture practice, which can result in pain and tension and should be avoided.

Practice sitting at your desk with your feet flat on the floor, back naturally against the chair or lumbar support (make sure any lumbar support is adjusted to your height), with your shoulders back and down. Remember to take regular breaks from sitting to walk and stretch before returning to your desk.

Sleeping

Sleep is a natural way to rest and rejuvenate; yet, poor sleeping posture can also contribute to daily aches and pains. Try sleeping in a position that supports the natural curvatures of the spine. Sleeping on your back with a pillow beneath your knees or sleeping on your side with your knees slightly bent (use a thin pillow between your knees if necessary) are preferred positions. Try to avoid sleeping on your stomach. Use a pillow that keeps your head in natural alignment with your spine. Oversized pillows are tempting but can push your head and neck out of alignment. Also, be sure the pillow is under your head and neck only, not under your shoulders.

If you continue to experience pain, headaches, and tension after correcting your posture, or if you are not sure how to correct your postural habits, consult with a chiropractor. A chiropractor will evaluate your body alignment, symmetry, range of motion, and mobility. A chiropractor can create a chiropractic plan of action to reduce or eliminate your pain and improve your overall health and quality of life. The bottom line-practice good posture daily and you will feel better and get your spine checked regularly to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.

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