Here are some great exercises for those managing Diabetes. By Mary Ann Wilson, RN EXERCISES FOR POSTURE AND BREATHINGBegin seated in a chair with good posture, feet flat on the floor. DEEP BREATHING EXERCISEStarting position: sitting or standing. While inhaling deeply, pull elbows backwards. Inhale slowly with the back just slightly arched for a count […]
DIABETES By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Diabetes is a serious disorder that affects approximately 17 million people in the US. It is the 5th deadliest disease in the country, contributing to over 200,000 deaths each year. It has no cure. Diabetes stems from either a failure to produce or to properly use the hormone insulin. […]
COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS By Mary Ann Wilson, RN If you have a chronic illness, it’s very important to learn to be a good stress manager. Some stress is good because it motivates us. When it gets in the way of sleeping, decision-making, or causes you to feel you can’t get started, it’s time to […]
CARTILAGE DEGENERATION By Mary Ann Wildon, RN After the age of 35, cartilage is especially vulnerable. It starts to dry out, crack, and shrink. The once-smooth surface becomes jagged. This painful condition is called degenerative arthritis. While there can be a hereditary component,it also occurs when you don’t exercise enough, or if you exercise too […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises Help By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Here are four Carpal Tunnel Syndrome exercises to help alleviate the symptoms of this condition. Keep the wrists as straight as possible while you perform these movements. 1) Grasp Exercise: First, make a fist, being sure each finger joint is bending as much as possible. Then […]
About CTS By Mary Ann Wilson, RN CTS is an abbreviation that describes a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. When we repeatedly use compromising hand postures the nine tendons that run through the wrist can swell and put pressure on the median nerve. This nerve is one of the 3 main nerves of the forearm and […]
Mini Workout for Arthritis By Mary Ann Wilson, RN The following exercises are all done seated in a chair. Begin by getting into good posture and then exercise from head to toe. Movements should be slow, controlled and deliberate. Sit in a straight-back chair with your feet flat on the floor. Place a pillow behind […]
Exercise Smart with Arthritis By Mary Ann Wilson, RN See a physician for a medical check-up before beginning any new exercise program. If you have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis that is moderate to severe or joint pain with exercise, you should have professional and personalized advice from a physical therapist or other knowledgeable exercise specialist […]
Here are some exercises to help with tennis elbow. Tennis Elbow Stretches for Flexibility 1) Wrist Flexor Stretch–Place the palms of the hands together in a “praying” position. Keeping the heels of the hands pressed together, gently raise the elbows. Hold for 6 seconds. Relax, and repeat 5-10 times. 2) Wrist Extensor Stretch–With your hands […]
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