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Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

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Most people with plantar fasciitis experience pain when taking their first steps after being still for a long time, such as first thing in the morning, or after sitting for extended periods.

The pain and stiffness tends to lessen after a few steps.

The pain tends to be the most intense when climbing stairs after standing for a long time.
Some people describe the pain as a sharp pain in the heel, while others describe it as a burning pain or an ache extending outward from the heel.

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Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

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The people most likely to get plantar fasciitis are those who:
* are on their feet a lot (athletes, soldiers, store clerks)
* have high arches
* have excessive pronation (the feet roll inward when you walk)
* stand or run on hard surfaces for long periods of time (triathletes, chefs, store clerks)
* are overweight
* wear shoes that do not fit well or are worn out
* have tight Achilles tendons or calf muscles (the most common cause)

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Give Your Brain a Regular Workout

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Learn a new skill. Your brain is designed to make new connections, so learning new things can increase the number of brain cells you have. Learn to do the sudoku in the newspaper, learn new vocabulary words, study a new language, or figure out some brain twisters.

Get moving. Active people have substantially lower rates of alheimers and other forms of dementia.

Spice up your food. Your brain enjoys spices as much as your taste buds do. Black pepper, cinnamon, oregano, basil, ginger and vanilla are high in anti-oxidants.

Set some goals. People who behave with a purpose are less likely to develop dementia-related illnesses that people who do not set goals.

Be social. Join a group where you can hold meaningful conversations. Conversing is one of the best ways to stimulate your brain.

Take some B12. People with low B12 levels are susceptible to memory loss.

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Commit to a Regular Bed Time

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Lack of sleep has been linked to many disease processes.

The most common cause of sleeplessness is a lack of a sleep-healthy routine.
Set a time that you want to be asleep. An hour before your sleep time, turn of all electronics.

Getting rid of the LED lights and stimulus will help you wind down.

Read a good book. Take a warm bath. Be alone with your thoughts.

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Take Good Care of your Gut

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If you experience gut troubles, think about the following 4 foods that have a positive probiotic effect:
yogurt
kombucha tea
kimchi (spicy Korean cabbage)
kefir (a tart milk drink)

What Can You Do Today to Make Yourself Healthier?

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Don’t make huge sweeping New Year’s Resolutions, pick something simple and commit to it for 30 days.

Anything you can do for 30 days will become a habit.

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Do Your Kids Have Texters Thumb?

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If your kids spend hours each day texting their friends, they may complain of pain in their hands or thumbs.

This is caused from unnatural motion when using the thumbs to text, and tightening of the muscles in the hands to hold the phone.

Neuromuscular massage can relieve the pain in their thumbs and hands.
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What Can Neuromuscular Massage Treat?

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Excess tension in muscles causing pain.

Restricted blood flow which delays healing.

Restricted range of motion in the joints limiting activity.

Compression of structures upon nerves causing sharp pain.

Postural distortion caused by overuse of muscles on one side, and underuse on the other.

Referred pain where trigger points of high electrical activity sends pain to other areas of the body.
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Musicians Often Have Pain in the Hands and Wrist

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Musicians who must grip an instrument often have pain in the hands and the wrists.

One cause is joint misalignment at the base of the thumb. Neuromuscular massage can loosen the overused muscles in the area, allowing the joint to rest naturally in its correct place.

Another cause is prolonged muscle tension in the muscles of the thumb. Neuromuscular massage can ease the tension between the muscles that control the complex motion of the thumb.

Playing a musical instrument requires repetitive motion. There’s no need to do so, in pain.
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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Immune System

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Here are some tips for keeping your immune system at its peak.
1. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Healthy proteins, complex carbohydrates and good fats can boost your immune system.

2. Exercise. Regular exercise slows the release of the stress hormone cortisol. Less cortisol, fewer infections.

3. Get plenty of sleep. Your immune system rebuilds and repairs itself while you sleep. Adults should try to get 8 hours of sleep each night.

4. Wash your hands often. Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of diseases.

5. Maintain healthy intestinal bacteria. Your intestine requires good bacteria to process and digest foods. Yogurt with active cultures and a good probiotic will help you keep the proper levels of good bacteria in your intestines.

6. Be careful when handling and preparing food. Cross contamination of food occurs when cutting boards, for example, are used for raw meats followed by raw vegetables. Always cut on clean surfaces, and bleach your cutting boards regularly.
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