Archive for August, 2009
Helios Really Works!
Monday, August 17th, 2009
I did another Sprint Triathlon this week-end in Sodus Point, NY. My time was 1:33:36, not bad for my second race. It was a humid morning, as I set up my transition area and powered down some gummies. Twenty minutes before the race began, I sprayed my knees, ankles, and neck with Helios. Since I’ve had 2 ACL reconstructive surgeries on my knees, sprained ankles and bone spurs in my neck, it’s important to remain pain free. The Helios product works great because I can spray it on before my event, do some stretches and I’m good to go. Here we are a day after and still, I’m not even sore anywhere…. I love it.
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Sugar Scrub
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Times are tough and people are cutting costs everywhere. In economic times like this, we need to be resourceful and make the best of things we have. I believe having a smaller budget forces us to be more creative and green by making new uses for things we have around us everyday…like sugar!
Make a sugar scrub fast and easy with a few simple tools:
- 4 oz. jelly jar
- choice of jojoba, sweet almond, apricot, grape seed oil
- sugar
I’m usually making large quantities for gifts, so this recipe is for making many
Directions:
Each jelly jar gets about 1/3 cup of sugar, then just add the oil. You can add essential oils to the carrier oil before you mix it with the sugar. The consistency will be thick and slushy.
I use Hobacare Jojoba because it has a longer shelf life and is cold pressed.
The website
I do use this product for everything from make-up removal to sugar scrubs.
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Sewing Spa Week-End
Monday, August 10th, 2009
I was so honored to work with Janet again this week-end at the annual Calico Gals Summer Sewing Spa. I was there teaching a few classes and providing relaxing massage therapy services. For those of you that attended this fabulous event, I had such a great time, next year I want to bring my sewing machine and play. I was very happy to see so much interest in my stretching class this year. I hope everyone had the opportunity to grab a stretching “how to” card, if not just email me and I’ll get one out to you. Keep checking back for my “DIY” page on sugar scrubs, room fresheners and such. I promised I would link all my resources for supplies and it’s coming. See you soon.
Calico Gals Summer Sewing Spa
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Drink Water Now!
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Being dehydrated decreases anaerobic muscular power. A recent study from The Athletic Department at Chicago State University suggests a decrease in power with a decrease in water. The study found that a mere 2.9% drop in body mass from dehydration decreased the anaerobic muscular power. So this means all of you vaulters and tumblers, you will vault and tumble lower than when you are hydrated and springy. Not to mention the decreased hydration can result in INJURY.
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