Beverley has written a new blog post about the importance of foot health and how proper care of our feet leads to better health overall.
"The plantar (bottom) surface of our foot is equipped with ample muscles to keep us safely upright. There is a constant relay of information regarding conditions of the terrain being transmitted to the brain. When risky surfaces appear the messages from the foot go to the brain and the brain activated the foot and lower leg muscles to perform the ‘retrieval’ dance, thus averting a fall.
The concept and the design is perfect for the constant stimulation of the plantar surface. When we walked barefoot on diverse terrains there we significantly fewer balance issues. Modern humans are sedentary and stifle the plantar function of the foot when wearing shoes and walking on soft or flat terrain."
Osteoporosis & Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important things for our body!
Sleep is necessary for survival. The purpose of sleep is to allow the body to recharge in order to perform essential functions such as tissue repair, bone and muscle growth, strengthening the immune system, toxin removal, reinforcement of memory and learning. The Center for Disease Control recommends between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night, with 7.5 hours being optimal.
Ten Recognized Tips to Improve Sleep
- Sleep in a cool and dark room. Eliminate electronics so that the room is completely dark.
- Have the last meal at least two hours before sleep. Avoid eating before bed. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake.
- Put all screens away two hours before bedtime.
- Train yourself into a relaxation routine that includes meditation, breathing, imagery or white noise.
- Write out a list of tasks for the next day so they are out of mind.
- Exercise 30-minutes five times per week.
- Find your circadian rhythm so you can wake up naturally without an alarm clock.
- Have a consistent routine before bed.
- Avoid naps late in the day.
- Engage in activities that you find relaxing before bed, such as journaling, reading, or yoga.
Osteoporosis & You
Osteoporosis Fast Facts from the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes a person’s bones weak and more likely to break.
Diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle are keys to preventing and managing the disease.
Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help slow or stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures.
About half of osteoporosis-related repeat fractures can be prevented with appropriate treatment.
A bone density test is the best way to diagnose osteoporosis and determine a treatment plan. If your T-score is -2.5 or lower, indicating that you have osteoporosis, or if you have other significant risk factors for breaking a bone, talk to your healthcare provider about starting an osteoporosis treatment plan.
The next session of Osteofitness in Concord starts on November 4th!
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