Over the past two months, I have started seeing Dr. Ashley Bourne for chiropractic care. He has made adjustments to my spine and hip joints, and his work has made a positive difference in my ability to move and bend without pain. I especially notice the difference in my neck and right hip.
If you are interested in seeking chiropractic care, I highly recommend Dr. Bourne. He has been treating my daughter, Kelly, for injuries received in a recent auto accident, and she can tell you what a difference quality chiropractic care makes!
By the way, Dr. Bourne recommended a change in my workout schedule. He said that, at my age, the body needs time to recover from heavy weight training. He recommended two sessions of full-body weight training per week, with other exercises throughout the week. This would include my belly dancing, walking, yoga, stretching, and whatever else I come up with. He also recommended at least one day off of complete relaxation. He said that learning to “power down” was an important part of maintaining health, both one day a week and for 10- to 15- minute intervals here and there throughout the day, as one might do with mediation.
I’ll include Dr. Bourne’s contact information on this site tomorrow. I’ll also include a new workout schedule for next week!
Tags: Weekly Workout
Well, I think I’ve got my basic routine down for working out, but I’ll keep tweaking it to make it fit my changing schedule. Here’s the plan for this week:
Sunday
7:00-7:30 a.m. Yoga DVD
1:00-2:00 p.m. Weight training at the YMCA
Monday
5:45-6:15 a.m. Stretch video
5:50-6:00 p.m. Rebounding
7:30-8:30 p.m. Weight training at the YMCA
Tuesday
5:45-6:15 a.m. Yoga video 5:50-6:00 p.m. Rebounding
7:30-8:30 p.m. Beauty to the Bone DVD
Wednesday
5:45-6:15 a.m. Stretch video
5:50-6:00 p.m. Rebounding
7:30-8:30 p.m. Belly Dancing at the YMCA
Thursday
7:00-8:00 a.m. Beauty to the Bone Workout DVD
Friday
5:45-6:15 a.m. Yoga video 5:50-6:00 p.m. Rebounding
7:30-8:30 p.m. Weight training at the YMCA
Saturday
7:00-7:40 a.m. Stretch Video / Rebounding
3:20-4:20 p.m. Weight training at the YMCA
Please see Foundations articles for more information about my exercise videos and DVD’s. I some Belly Dancing videos coming up, too. Stay tuned!
Tags: Weekly Workout
“All things work to the good of those who love the Lord, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
I used to wonder where God was when I was having tough times. Especially, I have wondered where God was when my children were having tough times. However, this illness of osteoporosis has taught me that, when His child is hurting, God is actively working to bring good out of whatever situation has occurred. Osteoporosis itself is not a good thing, but God has brought many blessings to my family and me as I have entered and deepened the process of healing. (See “Faith – Giving Thanks IN Everything”)
This has been a valuable lesson to learn. Last night my daughter, Kelly, was in a serious car accident. She is physically okay, outside of a sore neck and painful knee, but her heart is heavy because her car–which she recently received as a gift of love from her aunt–was totaled. Before my illness, I would have been furious with God for allowing this to happen to my child. Now I am not so quick to condemn God’s actions. Instead, I am watching to see how He will turn this setback into a blessing in Kelly’s life, and I am resting on His promise that He will do it.
Tags: Faith Reflections
Now that the Daily Diet is going strong, it’s time to rev up the Weekly Workout!
Weight-bearing exercise–and lots of it–is the other key to building strong bones.
Can it be done with a full-time job and a family? The answer is YES!
Stay tuned to this website for a summary of each week’s exercise routine.
Then, use it as a guide to making a schedule for your own Weekly Workout!
The first Weekly Workout will be posted on Wednesday, December 5th.
See you then!
During Wednesday’s appointment, Dr. Rogers was quite encouraged with my progress. We viewed my blood using his high-powered microscope/TV, and the cells now look healthy and round with very little lipid peroxidation and no yeast at all. They are still somewhat stuck together however, and I will be concentrating on getting them “unstuck” by taking liquid silica, using a negative ion generator near the computer, and spending more time at the beach.
As far as the Dexascan results went, Dr. Rogers was encouraged that the bone density of the lumbar vertebrae has improved! He accented that more time needs to be spent working out the lower half of my body by treadmill, jogging, walking, machines, etc. He is also having me take a hormone panel (blood test) to check my hormone levels, as he said that may be an area that might help absorption.
In addition, he is going to retest my thyroid in 8 weeks to see if it is healing and producing more of its own thyroid hormone. That was encouraging news to me!
So, Dr. Rogers says I am on the right track. Full speed ahead!
Tags: Progress Reports
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, raspberry tea, water, supplements
Snack: Water (while participating in the Turkey Trot 5K race in DeLand)
Lunch: Butterfly Surprise! Mary made me a special treat, made from Kamut pancake mix (the waffle recipe) baked in a butterfly pan, with applesauce icing and sliced strawberries and blueberries.
Snack: Almonds
Supper: Turkey, dressing (from DeLand Natural Bakery), greens beans, Stewed Apples, pumpkin pie, water
Bedtime: Water, supplements, almonds
Tags: Daily Diet
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake with BioChlor, water, supplements
Snack: Banana
Lunch: Tossed Salad, water
Snack: Apple, Greens+ Energy Bar, water
Supper: Turkey Chili, banana, water
Bedtime: Water, supplements, 1/2 banana
Tags: Daily Diet
