Reflexology makes feet happy

Did you know that most people take between 8,000 and 10,000 steps every day. That’s a lot of wear and tear on the tissues and bone structure of your feet.  Since your feet contain over 25% of the body’s bones and over 7000 nerve endings, when our feet are tired or hurt it tends to be reflected in the whole body.

Most people will walk about 185,000km in their lifetime and if your job requires you to spend a lot of time on your feet, then you’re “mileage” may be even higher.  The feet are the one area of your body that you can pamper that will help you to feel better all over.

So how can we keep our feet in optimal condition? The answer is a holistic foot treatment called Reflexology.  Reflexology dates back to 690ad and originated in Japan. It was brought to North America approximately 85 years ago and was then called Zone Therapy.

The benefits of having Reflexology done on your feet are numerous.  Not only does Reflexology refresh and revitalize all the muscle tissues in the feet, it improves circulation and allows the recipient to completely relax and de-stress.  Many people who have Reflexology for the first time can’t believe how much better their feet feel and many people who spend time at work standing for long periods of time say that their feet feel much better for days.

Reflexology is much more than a foot massage. Certified Reflexologists have very specific techniques for stimulating reflex points in the feet (much like acupressure) that correspond to all the glands and organs of the body.  Sometimes the Reflexologist may find imbalance in a particular reflex and will then work that point to restore balance. This helps to restore an overall sense of balance and well being. 

Moments Of Magic – Optimal Mind & Body provides both 30 minute Reflexology Massage and 60 minute full Reflexology sessions.  The 30 minute sessions are great for people who spend a lot of time on their feet and would like to have sessions more often to keep their feet feeling great.  The 60 minute sessions focus more specifically on each reflex point and restoring balance from a holistic point of view.  Both sessions are extremely relaxing.

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Benefits of Aerobic Excercise

Aerobics, simply put, is a way to get your heart rate up to where you get in cardiovascular exercise. Walking, sprinting and running all help to get the heart beating rapidly so blood can circulate and move oxygen to all parts of the body. Playing basketball, hockey, tennis and other sports are excellent activities for good heart health.

A good aerobics workout makes you stronger and improves mental clarity. Unfortunately, many people live a sedentary lifestyle that does little to improve overall physical well-being and often they don’t find the time or energy to start exercising.

While aerobics is one of the best way to get in some exercise it should be remembered that aerobics alone will not do you much for your health if your lifestyle is filled with stress, a poor diet and habits that promote illness rather than health.

Before any exercise can begin, you need to know the current state of your health and just how much exercise is good for you. A checkup with your doctor will determine how ready you are to start on an exercise program. Likely, you will need to change your diet first as will power alone is simply not enough for many overweight people to start exercising. Your doctor and dietitian can help you set up an exercise program that is right for you.

Once you have the approval from your doctor, the next step is by taking a daily walk. If you are overweight or obese, you can begin by walking to the street corner or around the block. If you feel stronger, you can take an extended 20 minute walk. Whichever method you choose, move your arms as you walk. Moving your arms while you walk gets blood flowing to the shoulders and arms. Once you’re used to walking, you can increase your pace to the point that you begin to perspire. If walking isn’t for you, try Tai Chi or do exercise in a pool, both of which are easy on the joints and can give you a good workout.

Once walking has become routine, you can bicycle.It provides great cardiovascular exercise as it provides more challenges as you must pedal uphill as well as down. If you happen to live close to your job, you can save yourself the cost of fuel and wear and tear on your car by biking to work.

The winter months don’t allow for much walking or cycling. Ice, snow and the cold is enough to keep anyone indoors, but you can continue your exercise regimen by investing in a treadmill or a stationary bike.

The whole point behind aerobics is to exercise your heart muscle. The heart rate of a fit person beats slower than someone who is out of shape. A resting heart rate is a good indication of how easier it is for you to get sick. Healthy people rarely have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, nor are they susceptible to many of today’s modern diseases.

For optimal health, you can combine a daily routine of aerobics along with weight lifting. Aerobics primarily exercises the heart while weight lifting increases body strength, endurance and flexibility.

Once you make a start at exercise, you’ll find it more pleasurable than you thought and you will stick with your routine once you start to see the results of a better physique and a happier you.

The author is a freelance writer who has had several articles published at Helium, Suite 101 and his blog on Word Press. Currently he lives in Ottawa, Canada and promotes an affiliate business where anyone can buy and sell products, ebooks and more. Click here to get more information

The Benefits of Green Tea

Drink green tea to fight weight loss, boost the immune system and to protect the liver. It is known to be an excellent fat burner. You will find Green Tea to be an all-important element of the Hollywood Weight Loss Diet.

Long term consumption of green tea can protect you against cancers, especially of colon, bladder, pancreas, stomach, rectum, esophagus etc. The Cancer Society has deemed green tea as high priority for cancer prevention.

Since green tea has natural antioxidants, it can protect you effectively on heart disease, blood pressure control and reducing cholesterol. Antioxidants have the natural characteristic to reduce blood clotting. For those suffering from arthritis, green tea’s antioxidant properties can naturally postpone the onset and intensity of various types of arthritis. Green tea can protect the liver in two ways: by protecting the cells of the liver and by boosting the immune system. If your body is attacked with toxins through cigarette smoking and alcohol, green tea can drive them away.

Pregnant mothers should drink green tea because it contains supplements like iron, calcium and magnesium. Green tea is also known for its anti-ageing benefits, unbelievably speaking; the antioxidants present are equal to those present in 21 vegetables and fruits.

The chances of suffering a stroke are cut by as much as 80 percent if you drink green tea regularly. Green tea is known for enhancing the quality of our teeth, stopping dental decay and preventing gum disease. The chemical antioxidant known as catechin can kill viruses and bacteria that cause dental caries and throat infections. It also eliminates bad breath. You should not drink green tea when you are about to sleep or when you are hungry because it can ruin your sleep and increase your appetite.

V.S.ARUNRAJ believes health is truly our wealth and an investment in our health can lead us to live a fulfilling, rewarding life mentally and physically.

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