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Ice or heat which works better for pain?

In my clinic I always recommend ice for temporary relief of pain. Pain is our bodies way of letting us know something is not right. Pain is caused by a number of chemical and physical reactions after an injury, which I wont bore you with. The major reaction is inflammation. Inflammation is a protective mechanism that our bodies produce. It is like a natural cast that the body produces in order to limit further injury. This inflammation is a major cause of pain and reduced range of motion. To reduce the amount of inflammation it is important to ice the affected area 20 minutes at a time every 2 waking hours. Why not heat it feels good? Because, heat causes an influx of fluids resulting in an increase in inflammation and more pain. Yes heat feels good, but in the long run it slows healing and causes more pain. The ice causes fluids to flee/flush from the area resulting in less inflammation and less pain. Think of ice as a natural anesthetic. If you do not have an ice pack a simple bag of frozen peas or other veggies works great. Just place a damp towel on the area, then place the ice pack on top of that, and finally cover everything with a dry towel to lock in the cold. This performed for 20 minutes will result in a marked decrease in pain.

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Alexandria: Hometown of Alexander The Great

As the second largest city in Egypt, the place is regularly called the Pearl of the Mediterranean because of its industrial harbor for natural gas and oils. It’s also the home of at least 3.5 millions Egyptians. This can almost be the city of glory, none other than the Alexandria.

Yet, are you also aware Alexandria provides great attractions you must witness? Yes, get in here and be ready for an escapade. Truth is; flying to Alexandria is easy once you find the best rates and allows you to save more money. Try exploring Expedia online and you can get lowest travel rates and cheaper deals on hotel stay. It’s also possible to book your flight weeks or months before your departure. Just make sure you compare airfare rates and ask for any vacation packages and discounts, if possible.

Where to Stay

Different classes of hotels exist in Alexandria. The Four Seasons is a 5-star hotel that scored “Excellent” to many reviewers. Guest rooms and suites vary in prices depending on your budget and preferences. Whether you choose a superior room or a sea-view room, you’ll surely feel the classiness at its fullest. There are also ranges of exciting activities inside the hotel. There is a fitness center that’s open for 24 hours, weight training facilities, studio classes and cardiovascular and strength machines. Whatever the event, your wedding or your business meeting, staying at the Four Seasons is a luxurious experience never to compare.

Where to Eat

Next stop is the restaurants. There are ten top-rated restaurants in the city and Roastry Coffee gets the highest remark. Some people call the place as the leading contemporary spot for Italian food. Steaks, burgers, pancakes, and salads- these are all here. These are served in huge portions no matter what dish you order. The Roastry Coffee is not the cheapest restaurant in the city but certainly not the most expensive. But please, don’t yourself into this place; try visiting Chili’s, Cook Door, Balba3 Village and Fuddruckers and have some great time.

What to Do

Tired Staying inside your hotel or Inn? Consider visiting the ancient museums like Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs and Graeco-Roman Museum. If you go near Shallalat Gardens on Fouad Street, you’ll find Alexandria National Museum. This museum is small but it’s the home of some of the most important artifacts and all these items are labeled in English and Arabic for easy comprehension.

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How do you get in exercise if you are morbidly obese without injury?

This is for those individuals who are morbidly obese and wanting to start an exercise program. I always encourage you to do just a little something every day when you are just starting out. I do not believe in the Biggest Loser approach when starting an exercise program.  It takes thirty days for a habit to form and only one day to break it. Then you have to start your thirty day process from day one all over again. Isometric exercise is a great way to get started with a strength training program. If isometric exercises are performed properly then you should wake up the next day aware you worked out but not sore.

You can start your isometric exercise program just working against your own body for resistance.  As you gain more strength you can then use an isoband to help you increase your intensity. Isometric exercise can be performed anywhere and anytime. You do not need a gym or gym equipment to work out. I was visiting a museum with my daughter and she really didn’t want to be there but her husband was enjoying it. I kept her busy with isometric exercise throughout the museum. She was able to get a full body workout by using an entrance way, a step, a wall and her own body.  

As you can see you can get in a full body workout if you are behind a desk, at a conference, waiting in a grocery store line or even walking your dog who likes to stop often. I encourage those who do not work out on a regular basis to take it slow and slowly build up intensity. Do a little bit of something throughout your busy day. Break up your workouts into many segments.  As time goes on you can take a chunk of time and perform all of your exercises at once.

Ellen Miller the originator of the IsoBreathing program has been teaching lifestyle changes for almost 30 years. The IsoBreathing program  has been around since 2002 and is on DVD’s, CD’s, and Booklets that can be purchased at www.isobreathing.com

There are snippets of the IsoBreathing program at www.youtube.com/isobreathing and some alternative exercises for those individuals who need a little more.

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