ICE is the best remedy for aches and pains

Dear Reader,

I haven't posted on the blog for a little bit now because I have been busy with what could be my last football training camp ever. For the last week I have been doing nothing but running,hitting, tackling, and lifting. These following activities cause my to push my body to it's physical limits and without my secret weapon I would be in great pain. Ice is the greatest weapon to use against any body ache that you develop. The cold from Ice helps relive inflammatory at the point of the ache better than any drugs and doctor will prescribe you. The coldness will also cause the body to send blood to the area faster than it normal would causing the healing process to speed up. I have been using the ice bath every day since the start of training camp for my legs and I feel little soreness and I no longer fear two a day sessions or the daily conditioning. So if you are an athlete or like to be active use ICE as a major part of you rehab regiment.

Sincerely,
Boblack

The Sun is not your Enemy

Dear Reader,

So many people are afraid of the sun for no reason. Yes too much sun exposure can burn your skin and cause health problems but not getting enough sun is just as bad. Your body needs daily exposure to sunlight in order to produce it's own vitamin D. Forget about drinking milk and taking supplements you can make vitamin D yourself for free without having to drink milk which is not that good for you anyways. Sunlight also has other benefits such as preventing chronic diseases and helping fight insomnia. If you find yourself staying up late at night exercise more outdoors. Our bodies were designed to hunt during the day and sleep and night. In today's modern world people stay indoors for hours at a time and wonder why they can't sleep. How is your body supposed to know when to sleep if you are always inside. When you go outside you body temperatures rises giving you a boost in energy. When you go back inside you start to cool down and finally at night you get sleepy and go to sleep.

Sincerely,
Boblack

How to Heal Hamstring Injuries Faster

As an avid football player I have suffered many injuries from sprained ankles to back spams. One of the worst and most annoying injuries I have ever had is a hamstring pull. In the past when I pulled my hamstring it used to take weeks to heal but now I have found a herb that has sped up the healing process. This wonder herb is called capsicum which is also know as cayenne. This herb is very hot and when applied to the hamstring promotes blood circulation. Circulation is the key to healing your hamstring the more blood you can get to your hamstring the faster it will heal. So the next time you pull your hamstring make sure to apply capsicum once a day. You should also make sure to do bodyweight squats and apply ice for 20 minutes a day.

Why you should be drinking distilled Water

Water is one of the most important substances in your life. Without water you won't survive more than a few days. This is why it is important to make sure you have a constant supply of it but make sure you have the best water available to you. Never drink tap water this is the worst water you can put in your body it often filled with pollutants and other impurities that are harmful for your body. You could buy a filtration system for you house but these do not do an adequate job of purifying water. The best bet is to buy distilled water or to get a water distiller. The process of distilling water creates the purest and safest water for your body to drink. Some people claim that distilled water is to pure and leaches your body of minerals this argument is not valid distilled water is what water should be it helps your body heal itself.

The Power of Setting Goals

Do you start on an exercise program only to stop after a month or when it starts becoming difficult. Many people start of the year wanting to loose weight but by the end of the year very few people do. What separates the few people who actually lose and keep weight off from the many that attempt is very important detail. No it's not drugs or dangerous surgical procedures, what separates these people is written out goals and plans. People who have clear and attainable weight loss goals throughout the year are more likely to achieve them then people who just wing it or make up vague goals as they go along. It's not enough just to say I want to loose weight. You should have an ideal body weight and know when you want to achieve it by. That way you and your mind become focused on accomplishing this goal. You should also plan out your diet weekly so your not tempted by the unexpected pizza offers that come thorough out the week. So now that you know this get out a piece of paper and write down you dream weight and by when you want to achieve it.

Sprinting vs Long Slow Cardio

Many people want to get in cardiovascluar shape but don't know the best way to go about it. Some people advocate long duration workouts that last and hour or more. This is one way to go about getting cardiovascular shape but this is not the only way. A lot can be accomplished with short but intense workouts that involve both aerobic and anerobic aspects to get in cardiovascular shape. Instead of running for an hour or more you should do 10 100 yard sprints. You can start this workout today simply find an open filed sprint 100 yards and then walk back keep doing this until you reach 10. Afterr this short but intense workout you will be out of breath and on your way to getting in better cardiovascular shape.

The Danges of Cow Milk

If you have been drinking cow milk all your life this news may be hard for you to take. Cow milk is not good for you at all stop drinking it! Cow milk is full of hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics that are very harmful to the human body. It has a lot of fat in it, check the label and see how much fat there is you will be surprised.

If you are worried about your calcium intake milk is not the solution. Even though it has a lot of calcium it lacks the proper about of magnesium for your body to absorb that calcium effectively. Just because cow milk is white doesn't mean it is clean. Cow milk has feces in it which cause bacteria to grow in it. Milk is pasteurized but not at the same level or intensity as water. Milk goes bad very quickly this is why you have to consume it very quickly before it starts souring and smelling. If you don't believe me then just stop drinking milk and other diary products for three weeks and see what happens.