Stress and Alternative Pain Relief Blog

White Fir for Inflammation

2009-07-12T18:42:00.008-04:00

Well, with so much going on, I got a little off track from our Therapeutic Essential Oils for pain. Well, back on track. The 4th Essential Oil on our 7 Essential Oils for pain is White Fir.

Therapeutic Grade White Fir Essential Oil is beneficial for alleviating pain due to inflammation and can also be used in massage to help relieve discomfort associated with exercised muscles. White Fir also has antiseptic properties so it can also inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Application: Dilute by adding 10-12 drops of White Fir with a carrier oil (a vegetable or base oil) such as almond, sunflower or olive oil. You can also dilute with an unscented massage oil and massage the diluted White Fir Essential Oil into affected areas.

Buy Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils from Young Living (www.youngliving.org sponsor/distributor # 1066504). Young Living has the highest quality therapeutic essential oils available on the market.

Note: The Use of Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil is a MUST for maximum effectiveness. However, possible skin sensitivity could occur so should always be diluted with a carrier oil. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Do not use near fire, flame, heat or sparks.

What Do You See Wednesdays

2009-07-08T13:16:00.006-04:00

I decided to start something new on Wednesdays. While I will continue to offer useful information and other content, I'd like to begin what I'm calling "What Do You See Wednesdays." The plan is to post a photo every Wednesday that I want you to look at carefully and tell me what you see. Everyone will have a different reaction of course because it won't just be a photo of a house or something but it will be an abstract photo. There are no right or wrong answers but I welcome everyone to comment (respectfully) on why you think someone is seeing an image one way vs. the way you may see it. Make sense? Don't worry it will in time.

The purpose of these "What Do You Sees" is to get people to really take a look at their perspectives and how they view things. Some people look at a glass half empty and some half full so to speak. The interesting thing is many people don't even realize if they are focusing on the negative vs. the positive side of life.

Oh and just for humoring me, I'll be offering complimentary information products, e-books etc. for those who respond with a thorough and complete response within 24 hours of the post each week. No junk replies please. They will be disregarded.

Today's complimentary product is an e-book you will find filled with useful information to help you make it through the summer. I will send you the e-book within 24 hours of your reply. Here is your first image:

What Do You See?

Pine Essential Oil for Pain

2009-07-06T10:42:00.006-04:00

I hope you had a happy independence day this weekend. My family visited a vendor fair in NYC for the day and then we had a BBQ on Sunday. It was very relaxing and peaceful which brings me to my next post...

The third essential oil in our "7 Essential oils for Pain Relief" series is therapeutic grade pine essential oil. Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine was one of the first to evaluate the properties of Pine. It has been discovered that Pine is a natural analgesic and a very effective natural remedy for joint pain associated with rheumatism and arthritis.

A testament to the effectiveness of pine for pain relief can be attributed to that of the Swiss. In Switzerland, mattresses are filled with pine needles to help ease pain associated with rheumatism. Oh and how about this. . . Native Americans used pine needles in their mattresses to repel lice and fleas - another benefit of pine.

Pine has a refreshing and invigorating aroma so while you are experiencing its analgesic properties, you can enjoy it's aromatic fragrance. It shares many of the same properties as Eucalyptus globulus essential oil and the action of both oils is enhanced when they are blended.

Purchase Therapeutic Grade Pine amongst other essential oils with distributor #1066504 at Young Living www.youngliving.org.

Alleviate Neck and Back Pain

2009-07-02T12:31:00.004-04:00

Deep Pain Relief

The next targeted alternative to alleviating pain on our list is a proprietary blend of powerful therapeutic grade essential oils called Deep Relief Roll On manufactured by Young Living. Deep Relief is formulated to relieve muscle soreness and tension resulting from injury and fatigue.

My husband periodically suffers from back and shoulder pain due to an old injury. We were given a complimentary bottle of Balsam Firm with one of our past essential oil purchases. Boy, I'm glad we received this. Honestly, it sat in the box for a while because we didn't have any need for it initially. Then my husband pulled a muscle in his neck and shoulder after a battle with the bumper cars at Playland! My 6 foot 2 husband was nearly in tears from the pain. He took an Advil (which of course I was not too happy with since I prefer safer, alternative methods) and still he was in pain. So, I remembered the Balsam Fir and suggested he try it. He was amazed at how well it worked and now I've got him on my side to using alternative pain relievers instead of popping a pharmaceutical drug stuffed with chemicals.

Deep Relief is formulated with the following therapeutic grade essential oils: Balsam fir, peppermint, wintergreen, and copaiba. This essential blend plays an integral part in giving Deep Relief the ability to help ease tight and sore muscles. Deep Relief is available in a portable roll-on applicator, making natural relief available anywhere.

Here's a little more detail on Young Living's Balsam Fir: The oil was recently harvested on Young Living's own Balsam Fir Farm and contains optimal levels of four important constituents: alpha pineane, beta pineane, camphene, and limonene, which gives it many of its soothing characteristics.

Try Deep Relief Roll On (product # 3534) today. Only available at www.youngliving.org with distributor # 1066504.

Discover the Power of Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils today.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Peppermint for Headaches

2009-06-29T12:47:00.006-04:00

The last few days have been sad for so many people. The tragic death of Michael Jackson has many people upset including yours truly. While I didn't know him personally (like many of us did) and he has a questionable past, one thing can not be denied. He was a great musician and entertainer and my heart and prayers are extended to his family. Like Janet said, "To us he was a performer but to the Jackson's he was family." Besides, let he who has no sin cast the first stone.

However, it's now time to get back on focus (I'm sure Michael would want us to do that....life must go on). In my last post before Michael's death I started talking about essential oils and how a number of therapeutic grade essential oils have the ability to relieve and ease pain. Today I'm going to share the properties and benefits of using pure therapeutic grade peppermint oil to help alleviate headaches.

Quick Background on Peppeprmint
Peppermint is derived from the Greek name Mintha which means mint (aka Mentha piperita) and is a cross between spearmint and water mint. Peppermint is usually sterile and produces no seeds, only reproducing vegetatively. Peppermint has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma and is highly regarded for soothing digestion. Peppermint also has a high menthol content and can be inhaled to boost your mood before a workout*.

Peppermint for Headaches
One of the most astounding properties of peppermint is it's ability to soothe and even eliminate headaches altogether.* I've had much success using therapeutic grade peppermint essential oil to alleviate my headaches. I no longer pop a Tylenol or an Advil, both of which have been discovered to cause liver or kidney damage after repeated use.

Usage
I highly recommend Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils because I know they are effective. I use them often. Once obtaining your peppermint essential oil, simply apply one drop of Peppermint oil to your temples, front of forehead and base of the neck. You don't want to over do it because peppermint oil has a very strong aroma. One-two drops to cover those 3 areas is sufficient. I have had so much experience with peppermint essential oil, I'll never use a pharmaceutical drug for a headache again. Not only does the peppermint oil alleviate the headache, it clears your sinuses and eases the sinus pressure.*

To purchase Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil, please visit www.youngliving.org, sign up to become a wholesale or retail customer with distributor #1066504 and discover like I have, the power of Peppermint Essential Oil to alleviate headaches, sinus pressure and even soothe digestive concerns.*

Peppermint as a powerful essential oil is often diluted before topical application but can be used directly on skin as long as there are no open wounds. As with most essential oils, if you are pregnant or under a doctor's supervision you should consult your doctor before using.

In a few days, I'll share with you the essential oil that is absolutely phenomenal at alleviating neck and back pains. Stay tuned...

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (however, I've experienced the results personally)

May God Comfort Michael's and Farrah's Families

2009-06-25T19:31:00.001-04:00

I Hope They Are Resting In Peace...

I can't believe both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett are both dead. I can't believe it. I don't know what to say. I had been having this feeling like someone famous would die soon over the past few days but didn't think it would be Michael Jackson. Of course, he's not immortal and his health failing is probably due to some of the horrible things he's done to his body...but still. I feel for the Jackson family. I just hope both he and Farrah got to know Jesus Christ as their Savior before they breathed their last...

7 Essential Oils for Pain Relief Series

2009-06-24T13:19:00.007-04:00

For the next few posts I'd like to share some very specific therapeutic grade essential oils that are very effective at providing alternative pain relief.

The reason I love essential oils so much is that they are God's gift to humanity with natural healing properties. Pure essential oils serve many purposes but I am especially intrigued with their preventative and therapeutic properties.

I'd like you to stick with me for the next 7 posts as I will do an in depth review of 7 therapeutic grade essential oils (I chose 7 for it is God's number of completion) that have the ability to truly help you with pain relief. You will learn how to relieve pain associated with:

Headaches and Sinus Pressure
Neck and Shoulder Pain
Back Pain
Sciatica
and more!

Stay tuned...

Defeat Stress with Homeostasis

2009-06-18T13:23:00.009-04:00

Below is a short clip from an article I received from the publisher of the Clutter Diet that I thought would be helpful. One way to fight stress is to have a balanced home by preventing clutter. Enjoy:

"Homeostasis is a medical term that refers to the tendency of the human body to seek and maintain balance. What is your house's "HOME-eostasis?" What is that balanced condition of your home to which you would always like to return?

Homeostasis n. [hoh-mee-oh-stay-sis] The tendency of the body to seek and maintain a condition of balance or equilibrium within its internal environment, even when faced with external changes. A simple example of homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain an internal temperature around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, whatever the temperature outside. (definition from The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005.)

Your house's homeostasis results from preventing clutter, reducing the clutter you have to a manageable and acceptable level, and consistently maintaining your home with systems and routines. It's a state of balance and readiness-the kind of feeling you have when you've just straightened up the house for company to come over for dinner. It's a state of satisfaction, pride, and comfort. Homeostasis is your definition of success!"

Click Here for Expert Decluttering Help

Beat the Stress with a Family Beach Vacation

2009-06-15T20:54:00.004-04:00

Summer is just about here and what better way to beat stress than to take a family vacation, specifically one where there's a beach!

For the best family beach vacations, there are a few things to consider based on your lifestyle:

Is the resort kid friendly?
Is it affordable for your budget?
Are there a wide variety of activities available?
What are the dining options in the area?

So, once you have the answers to these questions, you can plan a relaxing stress free family beach beach vacation! Here are some family beach vacation ideas:

The best beaches can be found along the Atlantic and Pacific Coast. Here are a few ideas you may wish to consider for your next family beach vacation.

Florida - This is a prime resort area for family vacations. The weather is great and there are miles of beaches. Not only that, it's affordable and kid friendly. You also have some very close surrounding attractions for when you need a little break from the beach (as if!): Cocoa Beach is an hour away from the Kennedy Space Center and Disney World.

Hawaii - The most fantastic black sand beaches in the US are in Maui and Kauai. Great for the entire family

Myrtle Beach (named the number one choice for beach family vacations in America) - There are many activities for children including: Ripley’s Aquarium, Le Grande Cirque - a famous acrobatics show and Myrtle Waves Water Park. Also, don't forget to check out the NASCAR Speedpark.

The Hamptons - This is a very affordable family beach vacation in East Hampton, New York. While you have to bring your own groceries or eat at a nearby local restaurant, this location is prime for a beach vacation. The location is kept extraordinarily spotless, again, it's affordable and you also have a pool and tennis court at your disposal.

Redondo Beach in Santa Monica Bay - This has a reputation for being the perfect location for family beach vacations. You can enjoy water sports, fishing bicycling, and kayaking among the fine restaurants and shops.

Start Dreaming and Planning That Stress Free Vacation and while you're at it:

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Discounted Online Shopping Event

2009-06-11T17:09:00.001-04:00

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The Mall Crawl starts Friday June 12th and ends Friday June 19th.
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Here’s just a sampling of the types of stores you’ll find at the mall:

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Healthy Living

2009-06-10T12:47:00.002-04:00

Living naturally should be the goal for every human being. Sometimes we need help. With the microwave generation we live in, it's a wonder our body's break down. Convenience food, pollution, and other environmental factors keep our body's from peak performance.

Here are some natural resources that you can access to alleviate some pretty common conditions:

Stress Relief Resource Articles

2009-06-10T11:36:00.005-04:00

When it comes to stress, people approach how they are going to manage it differently. Some people buy stress relief products which can be very effective when you know just what it is that is bothering you. Others may not know how to obtain stress relief so they will more than likely educate themselves to compare the different ways they can manage stress.

Whatever your method for obtaining stress relief, it is beneficial to educate yourself about the types of stress, causes of stress and stress management techniques available.

I put together a pretty thorough Learning Center on my Stress Relief site that I believe you will benefit from. You'll find articles that fall under the following categories:

Stress Management

Stress Information

Aromatherapy

Massage

Relationships and more

Stop by http://www.stressreliefbyrv.com/ and check out the Learning Center. You're sure to find an article that applies to your situation.

Here's to Beating Stress to the Max!

Sensory Stimulation and Developmental Delays

2009-06-07T18:29:00.007-04:00

Every human being is supposed to be born with five senses: sense of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing. However, when one is born with a developmental delay, the sensory mechanisms can be affected.

I would like to share a short experience with all my readers. I have a little boy who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He is significantly developmentally delayed but his therapists have discovered that through sensory touch stimulation, he is calmed and able to relax his muscles. If you know anything about cerebral palsy then you know that the muscles tend to either be very spastic (stiff and rigid) or flaccid (extremely loose). My son suffers from spasticity so for him to receive sensory touch therapy is very beneficial.

If you or someone you know suffers from spastic muscles then they can benefit from sensory touch therapy. Here are a couple techniques that work for my son:

Massaging his limbs with whipped lotion or body cream that has a natural aroma such as that derived from essential oils
Swirling his hands around in mouse or whipped cream and rubbing it along the sides of his face help to stimulate his sense of touch

Having a disability is difficult in and of itself. Doing things to promote sensory stimulation or relaxing of spastic limbs is very beneficial and affects the physical condition as well as the mood of the person. Many individuals afflicted by cerebral palsy know exactly what's going on. The problem is that many times they just have difficult expressing themselves. In the case of my son, he understands most of what I say to him. He just has difficulty articulating himself.

Alternative Pain Relief for Arthritis

2009-06-04T10:42:00.005-04:00

Do You or Does Someone You Know Suffer with Arthritis?
Then you need to be armed with information before determining or continuing your course of pain relief treatment.

Here are some startling facts about Arthritis:

As of 2005, the The National Arthritis Data Workgroup reported that approximately 46 million Americans are afflicted with Rheumatoid arthritis
The average American is at a 13.5% risk of getting arthritis as reported by the CDC (Center for Disease Control)
Joint pain due to arthritis can limit sexual activity. While drugs is an option to alleviate pain, in some cases drugs can reduce sexual desire
More than 60% of arthritis patients are women
The most common side effects for taking medication to alleviate arthritis pain are: bleeding ulcers, upper gastrointestinal problems, mild weakness in the arm and leg muscles, easy skin bruising, blurred vision, mood swings and even death as a complication

While these facts about arthritis are very alarming, there is better news. If you or someone you knows suffers from arthritis, please know there is safe help available. There are alternative pain relief products on the market that can help to ease and in many case completely eliminate your pain. One particular form of alternative pain relief for arthritis that I'd like to address in this post is Magnetic Therapy. Over 300 peer reviewed studies have been conducted by major universities and hospitals around the world. The results were that magnetic therapy is safe and effective.

How Does Magnetic Therapy Work?

A short explanation would be that applying magnetic therapy to an area where there is pain and swelling causes your capillary walls and surrounding tissues to safely relax, increase blood flow and provide more oxygen to the affected area so that inflammation is reduced and your body can heal itself faster. Your pain and swelling are the result of an electromagnetic field being out of balance.

Note that the correct size, strength and placement of the magnets used in magnetic therapy is critical. You can not use just any ole magnet product unless you want to expect any ole results.

Stop suffering with pain, consider the side effects of traditional medicine and give magnetic therapy a try today.

Safe Stress and Pain Relief

2009-05-31T20:57:00.007-04:00

Happy Sunday! A few days ago I left you with the following questions to ponder:

What type of stress am I under?
How do I handle pain?
Do I take medication more than once per week for pain?
Is it really safe for me to take medication for pain?

I hope you took the time to really ponder your answers to these questions. The purpose was not to for me to be deep but to for you to be deep, to get you to look at how you manage pain and stress. I want to show you that you don't have to manage or handle your stress and pain the way the rest of the world does - the common ways that are not even safe for you.
There IS a Safe and Effective Way to Manage Stress and Pain.

The Solution is quite simple and nothing new really. Your Safe Effective way to manage stress and pain lies in Alternative Health Products. See, I told you it was nothing earth shattering. Most of you probably even figured it out before I wrote this post. There are different types of Alternative Health Products but the ones I have found to be effective are Chi Health Products, Magnetic Therapy Products and TDP Lamps.

Magnetic Therapy is a safe, non-invasive method of applying magnetic fields to the body for therapeutic purposes. Magnetic therapy treatment is recommended for the relief of joint and muscle pain, inflammation and stiffness. Magnetic therapy treatment has been shown to help speed up the healing process.

Chi Health Products are alternative health products that the Chinese promote in their health practices. The Chinese believe that sicknesses and infirmities are attributed primarily to imbalances in the chi (vital life functions) of the body.

TDP Lamps focus on providing deep heat which reduces inflammation and facilitates the stimulation of the warmth and comfort of another actual person.

Here is what I'd like to offer my readers. If you are experiencing stress or pain, First I would like for you to try an alternative health or alternative pain relief product. You have 30 days to try one of these products and if you are not completely satisfied, I will take the product back, no questions asked. The only cost you will incur is the cost to have the product shipped to you. You will not even have to pay to ship it back. Isn't that fair? Second, To Help You even further I want to offer you 10% Off Any of the Alternative Health Products available on the site. That's how convinced I am based on my own personal use of the Alternative Pain Relief Products. Just Use Coupon Code STBLGR and 10% will automatically be deducted from your total order. This offer is good Only Until April 10th. Buy Stress Relief and Alternative Pain Relief Products Now

I am Offering a Third Bonus to anyone willing to try one of these alternative health products. After you have used your Alternative Health Product for a while (I don't anticipate you returning it), I would love it if you would write and share your story. As a matter of fact, my partner has an international radio show and I will arrange for you to share your story live on the radio. This could be free press for your business as well, if you have one.

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Have A Stress Free, Pain Free Awesome Day!
Michelle
email: info@stressreliefbyrv.com

Your Stress and Your Pain - Closely Related

2009-05-29T11:25:00.006-04:00

Did you know that Stress and Pain are so closely related they can be likened unto twin brothers (After all, females can't possibly be associated with pain or stress) Behind every cause of pain is a form of stress. Not convinced? Let me prove it to you.

Stressful Scenario #1

Your boss told you if you were late for work one more time, you'd be docked for pay. Of course your alarm clock didn't go off like you told it too (stupid clock) and you are now running to catch your bus. Running to the catch the bus down the hill you lose footing, fall and fracture your ankle. You are now in excruciating pain and find out after a 3 hour wait in the emergency room, that you have a stress fracture. The stress of putting pressure on your foot made your ankle give way and your bones couldn't handle it. You were initially under pressure (stress) to catch that bus so you wouldn't be late for work. You started off stress (slight pressure to be on time) and you ended up with more stress - pressure added to your flesh causing pain, more stress. OK, so maybe this scenario is a bit glum and extreme (entirely possible though)

How about a more common scenario:

You've been at work all day staring at a computer screen and you are now experiencing neck or back pain. Sitting in one position trying to accomplish many tasks and do a good job is now reflecting signs in your physical body. While a neck ache may not be as severe as a franctured bone, the reason the neck is hurting in the first place is because of stress applied to the muscles (sitting in one place for an extended period of time)

So, now that you see how closely stress and pain are related, what's the first thing you do when you are in pain? You seek some sort of relief right? Do you take a pill to make the pain go away? What if I told you there's a safer way to obtain stress relief? Hmm, well you are going to have to read this Sunday's post to find out the answer to that. I'm not trying to make you sweat here. I just want you to take some time to absorb what I just told you. Take a couple of days to examine your life and answer these 4 questions:

What type of stress am I under?
How do I handle pain?
Do I take medication more than once per week for pain?
Is it really safe for me to take medication for pain?

I'll be back in a couple of days to help you out with some of those answers. Until then....

Stress Less & Be Blessed

Honoring on Memorial Day

2009-05-25T10:47:00.005-04:00

Today is Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have lost their lives serving our country in military service. It's a beautiful day here in New York, a perfect day for a parade.

While some may find this day to be a sad day due to the loss of a loved one who served in Iraq or other war, be encouraged. Your loved one provided a priceless service to this nation. Because of their sacrifice, many people have the freedom to live peaceful lives.

I want to say that it does not matter if the person lost their life after one year or ten years of service, this nation would not be as fruitful as it has been. In spite of the recession, in spite of the horrific things that go on day to day, the U.S. of A. is still the greatest country on the planet. Ok, some may not agree. That's just my humble opinion. Of course, there are other great nations but since I'm in the USA and I benefit from what goes on in this nation more than others, that's my vote! I don't like everything that goes on here but in spite of it, I can walk around a free black woman.

Thank God for our Service Men and Women

Stress Relief for Father's Day

2009-05-20T16:06:00.010-04:00

This father's day, why not give stress or pain relief as a father's day gift? Fathers are often overlooked on father's day for various reasons. Mother's day is always the big parent day of the year but it's time to show some appreciation to dads even if it's just to thank them for contributing their....you know.....to life.

You will find a great alternative pain relief or massage gift for dad at great prices at http://www.stressreliefbyrv.com. There, you'll find a unique assortment of father's day gifts, that are not available or are hard to find in stores. Use Discount Code DADDYO thru June 12th and Save 10%.

Fathers that are up in age or experiencing physical problems that cause pain will enjoy and be thankful for stress relief or alternative pain relief items such as Joint Heating Pads, Chi Suction Cupping Sets, and Magnetic Back Support Pads. Give dad a Snore Stopper for father's day and mom (or his significant other) will thank you!

Pets feel Stress Too

2009-05-18T18:36:00.003-04:00

If you have a cat or a dog, you know how much a part of the family these little characters can be. I used to have a dog but now I have a cat. I've had 3 cats and 2 dogs in my life. One cat is still liveing but the others are deceased. It's very difficult to watch your pet experience any kind of stress or pain.

While animals don't experience the same type of stress that humans do, they certainly do experience stress from various types of pain such as from an illness, accident or operation. Dogs are so in tuned with people that some people actually treat them better than they do their family members. Dogs are loyal for the most part and as owners, we need to take care of them the best that we can.

When it comes to pain, just like us humans, we need to be careful how we treat that pain. Medication is sometimes necesary for certain health conditions but as far as easing that pain, there is safe alternative pain relief.....Magnetic Therapy for Pets.

Magnetic Therapy products for pets provides safe alternative pain relief and effectively eases discomfort. Magnetic therapy pads and wraps can be used on aching body parts of dogs and cats just as they can be used on humans. As your pet gets older, he or she may experience arthritis. Applying a Magnetic Comfort Wrap or Magnetic Pad can be very effective easing pain with no side effects.

Consider a Magnetic Pet Bed constructed of genuine shearling for your dog to provide the little fella with supreme orthopaedic and therapeutic comfort. Based on the size of your dog or your cat, you can get the magnetic pet bed that's just the right size.

Choosing no to Stress

2009-05-13T21:03:00.003-04:00

When you don't know what to do, what do you do? When you don't have wisdom what do you do? Do you stress and worry? I had 4 days of challenging circumstances and while they were very stressful and I found myself on the brink of crying because I didn't know what to do, my husband made me realize that I needed to collect myself and realize that stressing out over my circumstances was not helping and certainly didn't change anything.

My car's transmission imploded after 10 years. It was such a personal experience for me because that was my first car and we have been places together. This car knows things that I've done that nobody else does! I cried because I had to say goodbye. At the end of it all, I didn't know what to do but after some of God's favor and direction, I chose not to stress. Walking in a peaceful frame of mind is a choice.

Choose not to stress when you don't know what to do. Look to God for wisdom and favor and He'll lead you and show you what to do when you don't know what to do.

Be Blessed,
Michelle

Ankle Stress Fractures

2009-05-07T16:05:00.008-04:00

Did you know that your ankles and feet have a high risk of stress fractures if any of the following conditions applies?:

You play high impact sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis
You run track
You have decreased bone mass due to hormonal imbalances
You are a dancer
You had a previous ankle injury

Stress fractures are a small fracture that occur in the bone as a result of your muscles lacking the ability to absorb the shock from a high impact.

Some symptoms that indicate that you may have an ankle stress fracture are:

General, unexplained swelling throughout the foot and ankle

Difficulty walking on the foot/ankle without feeling pain

Pain, bruising or a popping sensation in the ankle directly after an injury

Feeling like the ankle is dislocated

If you have a stress fracture or are at risk of getting one, then you would greatly benefit from wearing some form of ankle support that has the ability to minimize swelling and pain. The only effective ankle support products on the market that accomplish all of this is a Magnetic Ankle Support Brace or a Magnetic Therapy Ankle Brace. The Magnetic Ankle Support Brace eases pain from moderate levels of pain and inflammation in the ankles resulting from Arthritis, sprains and strains. It provides optimal comfort, support and excellent shock absorption. The Magnetic Therapy Ankle Brace provides the most effective relief for higher levels of ankle pain and swelling resulting from ankle sprains, fractures, tendinitis and arthritis. The former is protective and preventative. The latter mentioned brace is protective and therapeutic.

Magnetic Ankle Support Brace Magnetic Therapy Ankle Brace

Stress Relief Resources

2009-05-03T19:42:00.005-04:00

People are experiencing loads of stress like never before. We live in a complicated society with complicated problems. There are so many issues going on that people don't seem to know where to turn to.

I have a number of stress relief resources that I assembled and am constantly working on that I believe is quite helpful for individuals experiencing any form of stress: Mental, Physical and Spiritual. If you are armed with information, you are more successful at treating your problems. Here are some stress relief resources at your disposal:

Learning Center
Alternative Pain Relief Products
Magnetic Therapy
Monthly Stress Less Ezine
Complimentary Healthy Heart E-Course
Complimentary article with any Stress Relief or Pain Relief Product Purchase: Effective Steps to Manage Anxiety
This Blog which keeps you updated on a variety of state of the art products and solutions to manage stress

If you would like to see more or specific stress relief resources made available, please contact me. I love helping people and providing people with helpful information.

Healthy Heart E-Course

2009-04-30T19:21:00.005-04:00

I was recently thinking of ways to offer my customers and website visitors informative content relating to stress relief and to help combat stress. That's when I decided to actually take it a step further and not only provide valuable stress relief information but provide really valuable stress relief information AND information to improve one's health.

I'm proud to introduce you to my new Healthy Heart E-course. This e-course consists of 5 days of solid content that I have researched and compiled together. The Healthy Heart E-course is going to be one of many e-courses I offer to help people live healthier, more productive lives with less stress. In the case of the Healthy Heart E-course, less stress on the body, specifically the heart. Here's what is covered in the Healthy Heart E-course:

* How to Create Heart Friendly Health Habits
* Heart friendly foods for a healthy heart
* Foods to avoid to maintain a healthy heart
* How to Raise Your HDLs
* Reduce your life stress to protect your heart
* Healthy Heart Recipes!

The Healthy Heart E-course is complimentary for all who choose to subscribe. It's my way of providing my customers and visitors with vital information. Some may be wondering why I'm offering the information for free if it's so vital. The answer is simple and straight forward. This e-course is helpful for it's subscribers but it's also helpful for me to establish my expertise in the area of stress relief. I have no hidden agenda. There it is laid out on the table. Not only that, but at the the end of the Healthy Heart E-course I am offering an e-book at a nominal charge which compiles the information from the e-book in one place AND also offers additional information such as additional healthy heart resources, a host of healthy heart recipes and a special audio message.

There are good things in life that are for free so subscribe to the5 day Healthy Heart E-course today.

Advertise Your Blog for Free!

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I came across a great way to earn a little extra "cheddar" for advertising on your blog. Of course, while making money off your blog is a good thing, it is still better to provide your readers with useful content that they can actually benefit from.

So, while I am a little off topic for my blog right now, I wanted to get the word out about Blogsvertise. Blogsvertise is a resource for you to advertise products and services on your blog as well as promote your website. After setting up your account, the process is simple and laid out. You are sent via email a website url along with a brief note about it. All you have to do is mention the website in your blog and provide at least 3 links to the website in your blog entry. That's it. Of course, your blog entry must be permanent. No funny business. You don't have to endorse any products or services. All you have to do is give it a little buzz, meaning talk about it.

Did I mention you can also earn income from your blog's journal entry? All you need to earn money after blogging, is to have a PayPal account. Now, I know you are all wondering how much you will be paid to do this. Well, currently Blogsvertise is paying $4 - $25 per entry for new accounts and based on the task assigned. You must complete the task, submit it to Blogsvertise for approval and once approved, you'll be paid for your blogging. To read more about the program, visit Blogsvertise's FAQ Page.

Register with Blogsvertise today and start making money on your blog!

Breathing Meditation

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Every day of our lives we experience some form of stress, and at different levels. You could be driving home from work and get stuck in traffic, thereby changing your plans. That can cause stress.

Sometimes, we have so much to do and so many responsibilities that we forget to slow down and take care of ourselves. We often neglect ourselves for others which can also cause stress.

Breathing meditation has immeasurable benefits, and is widely used to relieve the daily stress we face. Breathing meditation is an effective way to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve the immune system. Breathing meditation has also been used to help people break bad habits such as smoking.

Meditation promotes an inner balance and calms the mind and the body. Once you are relaxed, focus on your breathing and slow it down to the point where you are in a deep meditative state. After a short period of breathing meditation, you feel renewed and the anxiety and stress is either reduced or eliminated. Note that it will take a few sessions to get the technique just right, but it is worth the effort to work towards obtaining significant stress relief on the days when you are being overwhelmed by the many responsibilities of your life.

In order for breathing meditation to be effective, it requires you to engage in this practice on a daily basis. The more you practice breathing meditation, the better you will become at relaxing and calming your mind. You can do this breathing exercise at home, at work, or while traveling. All you need is a quiet place. While traveling, you can put on ear phones to block out noise.

No matter what you are doing during the course of the day, take ten minutes to quiet your mind in order to relieve whatever stress or anxiety you are experiencing. Just as you take care of others’ needs, it is just as important to concentrate on your own well being. Give breathing meditation a try.