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Healthy Tips for Living and Improving your Quality of Life

Mike — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:40:39 +0000

Drink more water. Most of us actually don’t drink enough water every day. Water is essential for our body to function – Do you know over 60% of our body is made up of water?

The amount of water really depends on various factors such as the your physical activity, and your weight, but generally we need to increase our amount of intake to help improve your quality of life and increase energy.

Eat more fruits Fruits consist of vitamins and minerals. Do you know taking in synthetic supplements are not the same as consuming the foods direct from nature. This is so true on so many levels. Be sure to fill your palate with a different variety Watermelon, Apricots, Avocado, Apple, Cantaloupe, Grape etc.

You can see more of my articles at Steve’s corner

About the author:
Steve Gambhir is a Health and Wellness Coach who is passionate about food, nutrition and general fitness. Steve is dedicated to helping everyone he meets live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives. In addition to being active in his southern California community of Newport Beach, Steve also founded Ergo21.com, “Tools for Health and Fitness” and LifeChangingTip.org which provides guidelines for healthy living. Steve has been practicing Yoga and Meditation for 28 years. His Walk on Water Shoe Insoles and Extended Comfort Seat Pad with LiquiCell technology are available on Ergo21.com and have helped thousands to be on their feet all day long and sit in comfort for long periods of time.

Steve can be reached at 1.800.307.9082 or by Email sgambhir@ergo21.com
When was the last time you talked with someone about your health and you received a life-changing tip???

Eating Healthy is Key to Success

Mike — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:42:05 +0000

Tips for Better Digestive Health

* Eat Fruit 30 minutes before a meal or 2 to 3 hours after.

* Don’t drink Juice or cold drinks or any Soda with the meals. Sip room temperature water instead.

* Don’t mix Melon with any other fruit. Try not to eat any Melon at all.

* No Dairy, Cheese, Milk – Eat very small amount if you can’t refrain (very important). Occasional indulgence is OK depending on your stomach.

* No Caffeine, Sodas or Juice. Instead of Juice eat the real fruit.

* Stay away from raw onions, cucumber, too much tomatoes, and radish if your stomach is acidic.

* Stay away from Eggs – Just eat them at Easter only! ☺

* Don’t eat any kind of Meat, Fish, Chicken or eggs until the symptoms of heartburn have gone. After, you get well, try to cut down any kind of meat, chicken and eggs to once or twice a week or become a vegetarian. Instead, get protein from rice, potato, vegetables, Lentil, Garbanzo, kidney beans etc.

If you do adopt the mostly vegetarian lifestyle, then don’t forget to take Vitamin B12 daily.

Get a fitness program going that includes stretching, Yoga, Cardio and weights for strength.

Zantac and Nexium have terrible side effects! Just read the label and that will be enough motivation to do something!

Here’s to good health!

You can see more of my articles at Steve’s corner

Steve can be reached at 1.800.307.9082 or by Email sgambhir@ergo21.com
When was the last time you talked with someone about your health and you received a life-changing tip???

Daily Workout Routines for Women at Home

Mike — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:25:29 +0000

It’s not easy to find time to workout especially if you are a stay at home mom. Working out is an essentil part of life, so it is very important that you make time. You don’t need to get a fancy gym pass you can simply workout in the comfort of your home. Here are some exercises that you can do to better you level of fitness and health…

1. Lunges

2. Single leg lunges

3. Planks

4. Push-ups

5. Bear crawls

6. Sun salutation (Yoga)

7. Curls, Shoulder press, Squats (three pound weights)

After a workout it is important to do a stretching routine.

Healthy Tips for Kids

Mike — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:39:47 +0000

It is very important to be aware and take action to promote children’s health and fitness. By doing this it will greatly improve their minds and they will excel is the classroom and even improve their self esteem.

To achieve this you must find a sport or exercise the child find interesting and fun. For example if the child likes video game try wii fitness games:

The Biggest Loser
Wii fit Plus
More Workouts

If they like the outdoors try getting them into soccer, baseball, football, track or basketball etc.

The Best Fitness Equipment

Mike — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:57:05 +0000

The Stick: has been featured in USA Today, Bicycling Magazine, Runner’s World, The Arthritis Helpbook and more for the relief of sore muscles and painful trigger points. The Stick is widely used by professional athletes and healthcare professionals, and is also used as a training tool by athletes at the United States Olympic Training Centers.

The FootWheel: provides the many documented benefits of trigger point therapy and helps with foot pain. Its purpose is to stretch and relax the plantar fascia (bottom of the foot) and extinguish myofascial trigger points. The FootWheel™ is successfully used in the musculotendinous therapy of plantar fasciitis.

Xercise Ball: Develop, strengthen, and tone abs, hips, legs, back and buns with our stability ball, designed to deliver long-lasting, professional durability. Together with the Total Body Training DVD, you’ll have everything you need for a safe and effective total body workout that builds strength, burns fat, and improves flexibility and balance.

Iron Arms: Build strong, ripped forearms fast with Iron Arms™! The lightweight design features steel spring resistance that helps you develop stronger flexor muscles and bigger extensor muscles. It’s also compact and portable, allowing you to take it virtually anywhere.

Carpal Care: Made solely for the prevention and rehab of carpal tunnel syndrome. This resistance band strengthens the muscles that are opposite of those being overused everyday. The balancing of the muscles helps prevent and neutralize common symptoms. Includes an instructional exercise program booklet.

WristWand: is a new tool in the battle against painful, debilitating RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) conditions such as Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the wrist and hands, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow and Golf Elbow Tendonitis. This unique stretch using the WristWand® as directed helps protect and relieve these painful disorders by stretching key muscle groups of the hands, wrists, forearms and upper arms.

Mobility Demo By Physical Therapist Paul Addison

Mike — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:15:51 +0000

HealthQuest Physical Therapist Laguna Niguel, CA Paul Addison demonstrates a pre workout stretching routine.The benefits of assisted stretching without a partner. This functional stretching will permit deep, gradual stretching of major muscle groups with greater safety, control and effectiveness emphasizing contract-relax techniques.

Paul has improved my health tremendously over the last few years with my rehab pre and post operation using ART and other helpful Physical Therapy techniques. His facility is one of the best in Orange County working with the average person to world class athletes.

Paul Addison PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, HealthQuest Physical Therapy. hqphysicaltherapy.com

The Best Shoe Inserts

Mike — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:34:54 +0000

I am writing this review because I have tried all kinds of shoe inserts, but the best one that I now use everyday is the LiquiCell Shoe Inserts. They are specially designed to mimic your foot’s natural protective system this will give you a more natural support aid that eliminates tired, aching feet for good!

These inserts can be used with

Flip Flops
Sandals
Women’s Dress Shoes
Open Heels

I can now wear my high heels shoes without any discomfort. LiquiCell Shoe Inserts don’t make my shoes tight. They work! Unbelievable!”

When walking or running I use LiquiCell Shoe Insoles. - MARY K.

Cycling Shoe Insoles Review

Mike — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:19:31 +0000

I am a cyclist that competes and rides everyday. This task was not an easy one, after training for an up coming race, I started to have problems and pain in my lower heal. This pain was caused by my cycling shoes. They are great shoes don’t get me wrong, I have been using them for years, but they didn’t seem to have enough padding.

After resting my feet and not training for a few weeks, I wasn’t sure if I would ever be able to ride at that same level I was riding. Word got around that I was out due to an injury. An old friend of mine introduced me to LiquiCell Shoe Insoles and right away they eliminated the pain in my foot and the soreness. I use them in my cycling shoes and now ride pain free. I have even introduced them to other riders and they have had the same results. The insoles have liquid at the ball of the feet that provides the comfort. I use them for walking and running as well.

- Tim Smith

“Cyclist Trainer”

Stretching Exercises For Shin Splints

Mike — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:38 +0000

Shin splints can be you worst enemy when it comes to running or simply walking around the house. Shin splints cause pain on either sides of your shine bone, creating a lot of discomfort and problems. The muscle fibers swell in some severe cases can slightly tear. Usually this will occur on both shins making matters worse.

Here are stretching exercises for shin splints:

Ankle flexion -Sit in a share with your legs crossed, flex your ankle so you toe comes toward the knee, hold for 2 seconds. Than point you toe for two seconds. Began with five repetitions of flexing and pointing. This will help injuries to the front and back of the foot and the lower back.

Heel Raises -Stand and hold onto something beside you for your balance. With out bending you knee raise up onto the ball of your. While keeping you feet parallel hold that position for 5 seconds. Began with five repetitions than do with the knee slightly bent. This will work all the surrounding muscles. If you are injured in the achilles and ankle this will help a lot.

Gel Shoe Insoles and Inserts Review

Mike — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:08:13 +0000

I ordered the Insoles from ergo21.com for my work and walking shoes. The thing that I liked was that they were very thin. They did not change the size of my shoes. These insoles had a gel like liquid embedded at the ball of the feet and the heels.

I am in a retail business in a supermarket and I have to be on my feet all day long. I was simply amazed at the end of the day to notice that my feet did not hurt at all. In a couple of days of wearing them I noticed that there was less pressure on my ankles and knees. I have tried other water based insoles. The problem with them is that when you step forward the water moves back and forth. With these LiquiCell Shoe Insoles, the liquid stays at the ball of the feet and heel providing a cushiony feeling all the time.

I had tried various other orthotics and insoles but I was always looking for something better.
My custom made orthotics used to hurt if I wore them for more than a couple of hours and I never could get used to them. They used to create a pressure at the bottom of my feet. I also tried the bulky gel insoles. They felt good for a few minutes, but my feet still hurt. After a few weeks the gel got harder and they took too much room in my shoes.

The long hours on being on my feet was taking a toll. I used to go home tired and had to rub my feet. I am so happy that I found these insoles.

Highly recommended! I don’t have to rub my feet anymore. -Ron, Newport Beach, CA