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Mirabai Holland, MFA
Health & Fitness Editor
by Mirabai Holland, MFA ©2006
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Mirabai Holland M.F.A. is one of the leading authorities in the Health & Fitness industry, and public health activist who specializing in preventive and rehabilitative exercise for women. Her Moving Free™ approach to exercise is designed to provide a movement experience so pleasant it doesn't feel like work. For more information www.movingfree.com
Q:    My husband and I both love golf and we are finally finding the time to play together. Last month we played about three times a week.   Now, I am complaining to him about my shoulder hurting and he is complaining about his back. Are there any exercises we can do to get rid of these aches and pains?

A:
    There are over 20 million golfers in the United States alone. And those who play frequently, including the pros, are often plagued by over-use injuries. It's the repetitive motion of the golf swing that's the culprit. And if your form is less than perfect you can hurt yourself on a single swing.
It uses the same muscles every time: mainly shoulder (rotator cuff) core (side of the waist, abdominals), and arms (elbow, forearm and wrist)

Also, like any other physical activity, it's good to warm-up your body at least 5-10 minutes before starting to play. A brisk walk, a few arm circles and practice swings with a towel will help to elevate your body temperature, lubricate joints and increase blood flow to your working muscles.

As for the current aches and pains, you probably have to rest those muscles until they heal.

The good news is, there are Prehab exercises to help you play injury-free in the future and they will also help improve your game.  "An ounce of Prehab is worth a pound of Rehab."  Here are some essential exercises:
Towel warm-up
Roll up a towel lengthwise and take a few practice swings to warm-up the muscles you'll use when you add the weight of the club.
Side Bend
If you have hand weights, great. Otherwise, grab some cans from your pantry.   Stand feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, arms at your sides. Without bending forward or back, bend directly to one side, while sliding the weight in your opposite hand up the side of your body to your armpit. Do the same on the other side. 8-12 reps on each side, alternating side to side.  Areas Worked: Side of the Waist
Core Strength & Stretch
Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position. Gently stretch your right arm out in front of you till it's level with your torso. At the same time raise your left leg and straighten it behind you. Hold for 10-20 counts and slowly return to starting position. Switch sides and repeat. Areas Worked: Abdominals, shoulder, hip and back of leg
Oblique Twist
Lie down, knees bent, feet hip width apart. Place your hands behind your head.  Lift and turn your torso to point your right elbow towards your left knee (keep your elbow back in line with your shoulder) and return to start. Do 8 reps. Switch sides and repeat. Areas Worked: Abdominals, particularly the side abs
Rotator Cuff
Holding cans or hand weights bend arms at the elbows to 90 degrees in front of you.   Keep your elbows bent and bring your arms out to your sides.  Repeat 8-12 reps.   Areas Worked: Shoulders
Wrist Curls
Hold hand weights at your sides, elbows at 90-degree angles, palms down. Keep arms stationary, and using only your wrists, slowly curl the weights towards you until your knuckles are facing the ceiling. Repeat 8-15 reps. Flip weights palms up. Do 8-15 reps in this position.  Areas Worked: Forearms and wrists
Diamond Stretch
Raise arms over-head, inking hands together. Slightly bend elbows and gently move them back.  Hold for 10-20 counts.   Areas worked: Shoulders, chest and upper back

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A Guide to Healthy Bowel Movements
by Bill Healey

Trim The Forgotten Fat
by Mirabai Holland
Choosing A Migraine Home Remedy
by Michelle Bery
















Migraine headaches can strike anywhere and at any time. They are more common in women and can render its sufferers incapable of doing anything other than lying in bed. Often the effects of a migraine are exacerbated by light, noise, and sometimes even smell. So migraine sufferers are known to spend time in a dark, quiet room in order to lessen their symptoms.

For sufferers of chronic migraines, prescription medication is often recommended by doctors. This kind of medication is taken on a daily basis in order to prevent migraines before they start. But for others, who suffer from migraines less frequently or are averse to taking daily prescription medication, a migraine home remedy is the best possible solution.

Of course one migraine home remedy is the taking of over-the-counter pain relief or migraine specific medication. But, while this will often help to take the edge off the pain, it can not be taken until the migraine has already begun.

For others, the implementation of a migraine prevention program encapsulates their migraine home remedy. This includes proper nutrition including a healthy diet rich in whole foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins and a consistent regime of physical exercise. Many people find that migraine headaches are the body's way of telling us that we are not taking proper care of ourselves. Strive for optimum health through diet and exercise as your first line of defense.

Along this vein, proper hydration is crucial as a migraine home remedy. Often a headache stems from our body's dehydration and can escalate from there. It is essential, therefore, that you drink plenty of water throughout the day; experts recommend at least eight glasses a day.

Additionally, getting plenty of sleep should be a part or your migraine home remedy, as headaches can often stem from sleep deprivation and stress. Be sure you getting enough rest at night. And take it one step further by practicing stress relieving activities such as meditation, deep breathing, stretching, and yoga.

Finally, the most important migraine home remedy is to keep careful track of what specifically triggers migraines for you and avoid those factors at all costs. Because, ultimately, preventing migraines is the best way to treat them.

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Migraine sufferers will surely tell you that there is no pain like the pain of a particularly bad migraine. Such an experience can condemn its victims to days spent in bed behind drawn curtains. So unbearable are the consequences for frequent migraine sufferers that they are drawn to research any and all solutions for this terrible affliction. Luckily, with a migraine home remedy you can work to reduce - if not eliminate - migraine headaches.
A Guide to Healthy Bowel Movements
by Bill Healey

Many people suffer from constipation, a medical problem which results in difficult or infrequent bowel movements. This condition often occurs in combination with bloating, gas, discomfort, and even a poor complexion. It normally is alleviated by training the body to re-establish normal bowel movements.

Klee Irwin, a Nutraceutical expert for Dual Action Cleanse, has dedicated his career to helping those who suffer from the everyday annoyance of constipation. Kless has put together that may help you maintain a healthy bowel movement schedule:

1. Drink a warm cup of water early in the morning. This will bring on a bowel movement first thing in the morning.

2. Drink a good oil, like virgin olive oil, cod liver oil, and wheat germ oil, before you go to bed and after you wake up in the morning.

3. Try to eat a diet with very high fiber.

4. Drink plenty of fluids (preferably water, as opposed to sugary drinks) to prevent intestinal blockage from excess fiber.

5. When you feel the need for a bowel movement, then go. Never hold it in.

6. Do not sit too long in the bathroom. Just go, do what you need to and get out.

7. Get an ample amount of exercise. Even a walking program promotes bowel regularity.

8. Eat foods with spices such as garlic; finger, radish, etc.

9. Try to eat fermented foods with natural probiotics such as kefir, fermented sauerkraut, yogurt, etc.

10. Be aware that certain prescription drugs, such as antibiotics and birth control pills, can also hamper bowel movements.

11. Learn stress management techniques such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing.

12. For many such people, an all-natural herbal formula like the Dual Action Cleanse internal body cleansing program can effectively teach the body how to regain its own ability to have healthy bowel movements on a regular basis.

You do not need to follow each and every step listed. The key is to find the right combinations which work best for you and which will fit into your schedule the easiest. Just by trying a few of these steps on a regular basis will improve your quality of life.

Seek the opinion of your doctor before taking any prescription, over the counter drugs, or the following of any treatment and regimen. Only a doctor can provide you with advice on what is safe and most effective for you.

For further information on keeping your colon healthy, visit the experts at Dual Action Cleanse at www.dualactioncleansenow.com . Dual Action Cleanse's all-natural herbal formula has changed hundreds of thousands of people's lives through gentle and effective whole body safe and effective internal cleansing. Dual Action Cleanse is a two-part system and is formulated to maximize one's elimination without causing loose stools or uncomfortable cramping via frequent healthy bowel movements while assisting in cleansing the vital organs and lymphatic system.

About the Author
Bill Healey is a recent graduate from College Misericordia with a degree in Communications and also has a degree in Journalism.