General Hints & Tips from a Personal Trainer
Bad back?
I just read this article and thought it may of interest to you, as it is a recurring theme with a number of clients; “contrary to popular belief a hard mattress won’t beat bad back pain. When researchers from the University of Odense, Denmark examined back pain sufferers they found that sacking out on softer beds actually resulted in less daytime pain and an extra hour of sleep each night. “the harder the mattress, the more aggravated the already painful ligaments became” says study author Tom Bendix.
Garlic & back pain
Garlic is a natural form of an antibiotic. It has also been linked to pain relief and has been shown to reduce pain in those who consume garlic on a regular basis.
The human body does not build up any immunity to garlic, which means that the positive health benefits that come from consuming from garlic continue over time.
Garlic is also beneficial in the fight against LDL / bad cholesterol.
To treat back pain, fry 10 to 12 cloves of garlic in oil till they turn golden brown and allow to cool. Use the oil to massage the backSkin text
As with all skin treatments you should test a small amount of the oil on an inconspicuous area, discontinue use if you have a bad reaction. concentrate on the most painful areas. For best results allow the oil to remain on the skin for 3 hours. Repeat daily for up to 2 weeks.
Fit Cooking
The best way to absorb vitamins K from food is from fresh, raw sources. Salads and fresh fruits are the richest source. As foods are cooked they gradually lose the healthy properties of the vitamins because the cooking process breaks down the chemical bonds of the vegetables and destroys the nutrients.
When the vegetables must be cooked, light cooking is best to preserve the Vitamin K. If the vegetables are still crisp, they will have more nutritional value than soggy or mushy portions. When boiling the vegetables, the nutrient will leech into the water. Save that water for a soup broth or stock to reclaim its nutritional value.
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