Achy Legs - Articles
Kettlebell Workout Benefits
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Untreatable ..
The Kettlebell workout has quickly risen to popularity from celebrities to mixed martial artists to the guy next door all claiming that they have finally found the perfect workout and do you know what? They are right. The Kettlebell workout is fast, effective and will kick your butt from here to Sunday. Through this article I will outline the be ...
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~ Day -7 ~
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cancerisnotanoption
Today is day -7, and I have completed two out of three days of chemo. I had my chemo early afternoon, the fluids that they continuously give you make you go to the bathroom non stop, so having it early in the day was good, I might get some sleep tonight. I am still feeling pretty well, the chemo gave me a bit of a stomache but it resolved. The kid ...
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Ankle again
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Clare
Andra's back in full swing...happy again (we had a fussy couple of days, highly unusual), crawling like a champ, and getting much better at standing without falling over (for a couple seconds at least!). We just found out the insurance company WILL pay for her hemangioma surgery (well, 80% of it since the doctor is out of network) which is now sch ...
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How Do NASCAR and Diabetic Foot Care Go Together?
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Dr. Andrew Schneider
November is National Diabetes Month and the American Podiatric Medical Association’s “Diabetes is a Family Affair” campaign is in full swing. Information about Diabetic foot health can be found on television morning programs, magazines, and newspapers around the country. Even NASCAR is getting involved.In honor of November&rsquo ...
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I have three legs
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B.O.B .
Well kids, I officially made it through my first day of my new job. Not too bad. I found all of the important places: the bathroom, break room, and cafeteria. I also, per P-Funk's advice, made good choices. I worked the other job last night and had an awesome time watching the EMO's jam out and granting wishes of those wanting to be in VIP. But, a ...
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Return to Running
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Jill Will Run
I went to my doctor for a follow-up visit Wednesday morning. Honestly, my leg was feeling a lot better… but there was still a little feeling of being “off”… not quite “right”. I told her of the feeling and when she pushed in various spots on my shin, there were a couple spots that were still painful when pres ...
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Friday!!!
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Mahima
Ashtanga yoga happened this morning. I did the 30 minute practice from Dawid Swensons Ashtanga practice manual. It was a very modified version since my chest muscles doesn't like to be used yet. I was stiff, having only done the chakra practice for some days now. It was good to streeeetch the muscles. I focused on working a lot on my base. Strong l ...
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Stupid Ankle, Stupid Week
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Molly H.
So my sprained ankle and I have had a very boring week, hence the lack of posts. We had viewing and funeral to deal with, which coincided with 2 complete rest days for me and my foot, which was still killing me. It's beena sad few days, and that's all I'll say about that. By this morning, it felt better but I just did a weight set (skipping any ...
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Doctors Diagnosis
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Bobbi M.
Hello friends, thanks for all the well wishes for my race this weekend!! I forgot to mention to you all about my doctor’s visit yesterday. I went and got my knee checked out and it looks like it is all stemming from my left hip. Basically I have a pinched nerve that is shooting down from my spine, ( sciatic nerve).Some info from WebMDWhat are ...
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Food Trigger, New Discovery
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chrissypal
I just discover that cheese is a sure-fire trigger for a migraine in me. I have always loved cheese, especially those little cube ones you just pop in your mouth. Also fun to eat. I have always known that cheese and aged cheese can be a migraine trigger for some. About ten years ago I discovered that chocolate was a trigger for me, so I decided ...
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