Yoga would be helpful. Very relaxing. SM
Posted By: cm on 2007-02-15
In Reply to: Oh my aching body...need suggestions..sm - LuvMaroc
Jane Fonda has a DVD with light aerobics and stress reduction. Skip the aerobics and go directly to the stress reduction. Really excellent.
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Something relaxing for them..
Maybe a gift of a hand massage for both of them. :-)
Relaxing
Just taking it easy with the family, maybe a cookout if the weather is halfway decent.
Ditto!...Vacations are for relaxing and..
forgetting about work! Unless you really need the money, how about just taking time to enjoy life? You will not remember the shoes you bought or the big screen TV, but you will remember the beautiful day surrounded by nature!
Relaxing..my regular days off are Wed, Thu, and Fri...
so luck out this year!
Mario Trococi relaxing hair?
Hi! I have curly hair and really tired of it looking like a mess, so dh encouraged me to make an appointment with Mario Tricoci to have it relaxed and then cut. I'm going to be 39 this year and just tired of looking the same, ya know? I stick it up with a hair band or barrette and hate looking in the mirror. Our families love my hair and wished they had it, but I'm sick of it. I want to look normal. My daughter has my hair but it's nicer because it's straight from her scalp and then gets curly. Mine is that puffy kind that doesn't hang nicely. It costs $90 to get it done and then another $35 to get a cut. I've never spent that much at one time on my hair! My dh loves my hair but wants me to be happy with it. Does anyone have experience or know of someone who has done this? I don't want to regret it on Easter when we go to his family's for dinner. I have an appointment for tomorrow.
Thanks!
Does anybody do yoga?
 I'm looking to start doing yoga and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what is the best DVD to get. I need to lose weight, but mainly just want to start stretching and getting rid of stress. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Yoga
I haven't done it in a while, but I took classes at our local gym. I loved it and want to get back into it. Even though some of the moves are a little hard at first, I loved the relaxation part. Have fun.
yoga
Does anyone know where I can start with some good beginning yoga CDs? I'm interested in learning how to do a good daily routine.
Yoga toes - sm
Has anyone tried this "gadget"? From what I have read, there are many positive comments but I am still skeptical and the price seems too high.
yoga toes
They are worth every penny if your feet ache at all or if you have bunions or if you just want to relax. I thought they were expensive too until I used them. They actually make your feet feel better. Not a gimmick.
Until you can see your doctor, try this yoga technique
When you start feeling these symptoms, get up from your desk and go sit somewhere else (yes, I know, it takes away from work time but it is worth it). Just sit there for a couple of seconds, relaxing as well as you can, and then start breathing in this pattern: Take in a deep breath, as deep as you can, counting as you go. Let's say you count to ten. Then hold the breath for ten seconds, breathe out for ten seconds, then hold your breath out for ten seconds. Breathe normally a couple of times, then repeat the process. While you are doing the deep breathing, concentrate on the counting. Try to push everything else out of your mind. Nothing matters except the breathing and the counting.
After three or four repetitions, you should be feeling calmer. It will take less than five minutes, it is completely natural, and hopefully it will help. I use it myself when I feel anxiety, and I taught it to my son when he was young (right after he started school).
BTW, your symptoms could be anxiety, or they could be adult-onset ADD. You might want to check into that as well. I have a friend who has adult-onset ADD, and when she discovered that was what she had, it was like a light bulb went off over her head. It explained so many things in her life that she hadn't understood before. Not saying that's what you have, but might as well consider as many alternatives as possible.
Good luck to you. I have been in that kind of high-pressure work situation and I darned near had a nervous breakdown. I hope you can find another work situation soon.
Yoga is great with the stretching, many times chiropractors can really help....sm
mine used to do gentle manipulation, he had one of those "traction" machines to help realignment, and also did accupuncture, I also invested in an inversion table for at time, it stretches out the spine and really feels good! Just be careful with those things! Perhaps before you do anything you could see your doc and obtain lumbosacral MRI? Sometimes it can be an occult compression fracture in the LS spine, that happened to my dad. Hope this helps!
yoga pants. I also teach kickboxing so that's pretty much my uniform. nm
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I wish I could be more helpful
I think your best bet would be a quick call to a vet.
Very helpful!
We are actually seriously considering homeschooling our 6-year-old next year, and I've been trying to figure out how to make it work and keep my job at the same time. Right now, I work a lot, full-time plus. It really helped me to read how you go about your day with homeschool and with work.
this was not helpful and not necessary
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Not helpful, but...sm
Wanted to say, hope your foot feels better soon. I asked my mom's doc about it for my mom and was told the recovery phase "could take a while." As she is in her 80s, we opted not to have it done. Assuming you are younger, perhaps your recovery time will be speedy.
very helpful
Yes, I think as time goes by, my daughter will change her mind about things. . Her father also had a lot of African things - he lived in Nigeria when he was 12 - his dad was helping set up a University system there - and she has shown no interest in any of the African art, etc. . I also - by way of her - inherited those items. . I am storing them and I think she will want them some day.
As I understand it, we can just bury the ashes in a small container - which they are in now. . I really think that is the best idea, and then we can get a headstone too. . that is what I am leaning toward. . I will discuss it with her this weekend. I personally have always loved cemetaries - my step grandfather was caretaker of one and we grew up there, so to speak. . some people are afraid of them but like he always said "those people aren't going to bother you, it's the living you have to watch out for". . I think it is very peaceful. . I go there just to think sometimes.
Just being helpful I think sm
I get a little pushy too when I'm trying to help. Perhaps she felt the sales lady would be a great help in trying to help you get the best buy for your money. She probably picked up on the fact that your hubby wouldn't give you that type of gift card unless he wanted you to look "sexy" and was trying to help. She didn't want to mention that you have a little weight problem (we all go there sometimes) and perhaps thought the sales lady could best help you show off your best assets. Being a pushy helper myself, I always mean very well, I just get a little carried away. She probably felt like she was helping, not hurting. I've never gotten a VS gift card, so I think he had an ulterior motive - wants you to be more romantic perhaps??? Give her another chance.
Well THAT was helpful...lol nm
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What I find very helpful is
acidophilus capsules. I take the capsules daily (usually two) at 1 billion live organisms in two pills. It is stated to promote intestinal health and microflora balance which can lead to cold sores. I used to get them every summer when I would get sunburned. Now that I take them daily, I may get one but it goes away fairly quick if I keep on schedule with the capsules.
Thank you! Very helpful info. Exactly what I was looking for. nm
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Thank you all for your input. Most helpful! :-) NM
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Thanks for that helpful input...
I found the lights very helpful
I suffer from SAD to some degree no matter where I live, but I did not realize it until I started breeding birds as a hobby. I had a room with dozens of cages stacked together. On the two long walls, I vertically mounted two 6 foot uncovered natural lights and on the short walls I horizontally mounted two 3 foot of the same lights.
After I brought the birds their breakfast in the mornings, I would sit in the room for an hour to watch the birds' behavior. After about a year, I realized I was feeling better than I had ever felt in my life. Not only no depression, but my energy level was higher, my house stayed neater, I was better able to concentrate, I interacted better with people...
My work space is now located next to a sliding glass door and I keep the curtains pulled back all day every day. If you want to go look into the lights before you buy, a good source is in a pet shop in the lizard/snake/aquarium area where natural lights are sold in different strengths and shapes. They are NOT cheap, but the ones in pet shops last a long time and you should find something that would blend into your home. If you can't find them in the pet shop, look for a magazine like Bird Talk online and go to the merchandise/advertiser section for a distributor.
You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful (nm)
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A link that may prove helpful
http://www.tenant.net/Other_Areas/Penn/harris/pa-toc.html
This actually references some statute information that might be relevant to your case. I just skimmed through it, but this might be helpful.
Just a helpful hint for a good snack SM
that is low in calories, no fat, etc. Baby food! I buy the jars of pears and Blueberry Buckle. It makes a geat snack and is good for you and has helped me lose weight. I know it sounds funny, but it tastes great!! 
Though it doesn't work for everyone, feverfew can often be helpful. sm
It won't stop a migraine in progress, or lessen its severity, but when taken on a regular basis (and generally after taking it for a period of time) many (including me) feel that it dramatically reduced the number of migraines one gets.
Yes it is. I have heard L lysine helps this. Has anyone tried that at all and found it helpful.
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