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The Physical Aches and Pains of Single Parenting

There are those that might argue with me about whether or not single parents have more physical strains, aches and pains than non-parents or coupled parents do. I do not even know if there is a single study to prove it (or disprove it), but I do think that we single parents have to watch out for our physical health and look after those aches and pains. After all, if we fall ill, who will look after our families? Back pain, tension headaches, strained muscles—all of these can be common ailments of a single parent. We might not be inclined … Continue reading →

Avoid Post-Activity Body Aches

No pain, no gain — right? Wrong. You don’t have to suffer after trying a new activity, upping the intensity of your workout, or starting a new fitness program. Here are some tips to help you avoid the post-activity body ache. Always warm up before any activity. Stretch the muscles that you’ll be using. Always cool down after an activity. Move gently until your heart rate and breathing are back to normal. Try rolling your muscles out with a foam roller before and after exercising. Alternate your workouts with gentle stretching or yoga. Gentle exercise will help your body recover … Continue reading →

Eight Quick Fixes For Body Aches

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Use ice to ease the ache. Keep a paper cup of ice in the freezer and just peel it away for instant relief. Apply the ice for five minutes, then give yourself five minutes to warm up a bit. Give yourself time to heal. If you’re a believer in “no pain, no gain” it is time to change the way you think! Gentle exercise is okay; pushing yourself to the point of severe pain is not. But getting the blood flowing will help promote healing. Sore muscles from that workout? Eat tart (not sweet!) cherries or drink tart cherry juice. … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Heating Pad

When the aches and pains hit, or on a cold winter’s day, it is so nice to cozy up to a microwave heating pad. But those fancy pads that are sold in stores and mall kiosks everywhere is money that you don’t need to spend. Here are some easy instructions to make your very own. I love this idea, especially since I have been having knee problems from tearing my meniscus (the cartilage material that cushions my knee). It is also great for sore necks and backs or whatever body parts happen to hurt at the moment. We have even … Continue reading →