99. A two-fer.
I got your back
The study of the day states: Sitting less could extend your life. One observation in the article: Sitting is a dangerous risk factor for early death, on par with smoking and being obese.
It frequently happens, researchers and reporters miss the point.
I'm much more interested in quality of life. So, my question: On a daily basis, how is your back? Upwards of 80% of the population experience back pain. I was one of them and I did something about it.
It frequently happens, researchers and reporters miss the point.
I'm much more interested in quality of life. So, my question: On a daily basis, how is your back? Upwards of 80% of the population experience back pain. I was one of them and I did something about it.
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Here's a simple solution. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4.
1. Since many of us sit at desk for many hours during the day, a good desk chair is important. Most office chairs are horrible. Before I purchased a new chair, I came home every night with an achy back. Once the new chair was purchased, the achy back syndrome disappeared.
2. Get a good bed. It makes a huge difference.
3. If your car does not provide a good lumbar support, purchase one (a lumbar support, not a new car).
4. A physical therapist recommended a Thermarest "whoopy cushion" to me. It works!
Of course, diet and exercise also play an important role.
How do I know this works? At the age of 47, my doc told me that I have the back of an 85-year-old (ain't got no discs). Fifteen years later, I have no back pain. These are the four products that made the difference (and if my math is correct, that means I should have the back of a 100-year-old).
Note: If you have chronic back pain, I recommend checking out Dr. David Hanscom. He's a spinal surgeon who has discovered a non-surgical approach to chronic back pain.
1. Since many of us sit at desk for many hours during the day, a good desk chair is important. Most office chairs are horrible. Before I purchased a new chair, I came home every night with an achy back. Once the new chair was purchased, the achy back syndrome disappeared.
2. Get a good bed. It makes a huge difference.
3. If your car does not provide a good lumbar support, purchase one (a lumbar support, not a new car).
4. A physical therapist recommended a Thermarest "whoopy cushion" to me. It works!
Of course, diet and exercise also play an important role.
How do I know this works? At the age of 47, my doc told me that I have the back of an 85-year-old (ain't got no discs). Fifteen years later, I have no back pain. These are the four products that made the difference (and if my math is correct, that means I should have the back of a 100-year-old).
Note: If you have chronic back pain, I recommend checking out Dr. David Hanscom. He's a spinal surgeon who has discovered a non-surgical approach to chronic back pain.
I said it's easy, not cheap.
*Floss!
Dentists get no respect. In regard to health, I've done thousands of hours of research. The issue of dental health has surfaced twice. Bottomline: Floss daily and brush your teeth at night. In addition to being good for your teeth, brushing at night will curb your evening snacking - a good weight loss strategy.
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*Oops: Recent reports state that flossing has no impact on prevention of cavities or gum disease. This leads me to remind you of Tip #5.