Exergaming is the place where video games and exercise meet and can be a fun and creative way for people with chronic illnesses to increase our physical activity levels. There are a variety of games and systems, such as the Wii Fit, Xbox Kinect, Sony Playstation Move Bundle, and Dance Dance Revolution, that allow for… [Read more…]
June 30, 2012
Heat-related illness can affect anyone, but people with chronic illnesses can be even more susceptible. Medications and illnesses themselves can predispose some of us to becoming sick quickly from being overheated. GI symptoms can put you at extreme risk if you already are experiencing electrolyte imbalances, and several types of medications have dehydrating side effects.… [Read more…]
June 23, 2012
While it’s never a good idea to exercise on a full stomach, having a nutritious and appropriate snack prior to working out can help you to maintain your energy level. And if you suffer from chronic pain and need to take medicine prior to exercising, it’s always helpful to have something in your stomach. The… [Read more…]
June 16, 2012
If you have a chronic illness, it’s most likely difficult at times to motivate yourself to do any kind of exercise. That’s perfectly normal since you may already be experiencing other physical discomfort that activity may make temporarily worse. Here are a four tips to help you to move past your lack of motivation: Keep… [Read more…]
June 9, 2012
Your “core” is the part of your body that includes your abdominal area, lower back, and hips. Not only does our core help us to maintain balance, many of our internal organs are housed in this region. Some of our core muscles are visible (like the classic “six pack” ab muscles), but others are deeper… [Read more…]
June 2, 2012
We all know that physical activity is important even for those of us who are struggling with chronic illness. And while our options may at times be limited, finding creative ways to exercise is very beneficial to our health — even if we aren’t able to complete long, intense workouts. One of the biggest perks… [Read more…]
May 26, 2012
It’s late May, and in the area I live in (northeast Georgia), it’s already HOT. And we typically have high humidity to go along with that heat, which results in some “orange” and “red” alert days indicating that our air quality is not very good. For many people with chronic illness, this means that we… [Read more…]
May 19, 2012
For decades, range of motion exercises have been prescribed for people with illnesses that affect the joints as well as for those with joint injuries. These particular types of movements ensure that our joints remain flexible and can move in the correct manner to maximize their function. But range of motion exercises are not just… [Read more…]
May 12, 2012
We have become a society that excels at multitasking. It’s not uncommon to see people eating, speaking on the phone, typing on a laptop and rubbing the dog’s belly with their feet — all at the same time. Of course multitasking helps us to tackle the mountain of “things” we need to accomplish. But how… [Read more…]
May 5, 2012
Today’s Spirited Saturday post is a tribute to Adam Yauch, aka MCA, of the Beastie Boys. Adam lost his battle with cancer yesterday. Who would have ever thought three Jewish boys from Brooklyn would burst forth into the music scene and open the door for rap music to spread across all demographics. In addition to… [Read more…]
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Digg
GooglePlus
StumbleUpon
August 14, 2012
0