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TO YOUR HEALTH What Is Physical Therapy and What Can It Do for Me? by TRACY LAURELES According to Wikipedia, "Physical therapy is a Studies have shown that lifestyle exercise (or simply healthcare profession primarily concerned with the increasing activity in your daily life) can result in remediation of impairments and disabilities and the health and weight-loss benefits similar to those of a promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life structured exercise program at the gym. Based on and movement potential through examination, evaluation, these findings, your physical therapist may recommend diagnosis and physical intervention carried out by increasing daily physical activity in small ways that physical therapists or physical therapist assistant." make a big difference: walking more, taking the What does all that mean, and how can it benefit you? stairs instead of the elevator and engaging in active The philosophy of physical therapy asserts that recreational pursuits of your choice such as gardening exercise is medicine, and if you are able, move as much or golfing. as you can. Those who move are less likely to develop A great goal is to increase your daily physical diseases related to sedentary lifestyles including diabetes, activity to 6,000-10,000 steps per day, which can be hypertension and obesity. monitored by simply wearing a pedometer. Also, take Walking is a great form of exercise that does not stock of your TV watching. First, try to reduce your require any special equipment. If you are mobile, you television time. Then, consider adding in physical can start an exercise routine by walking as much as you activity such as walking around the house, climbing can tolerate without pain. Those who are overweight or stairs, or lifting light to moderate weighted dumbbells obese may experience discomfort in their knees, back and during the commercial breaks. This will only enhance feet with weight bearing activity, which can be an initial and accelerate your goal of greater physical health and stumbling block to continuing with exercise. wellness. Something as simple as walking can make a big Your physical therapist can set goals for you and Staying active and increasing the amount you move difference in your health. establish guidelines that will enable you to continue is not only good for your health, it's good for your safely. It is important to establish a good rapport with soul. Contact your local physical therapist today to set your PT so they can tailor your program to keep you up a consultation, and take the first step toward better injury free and capable of exercising daily, thereby moving you forward health. And remember, toward your goals. If you cannot walk, then speak with your PT about setting in the state of North TRACEY LAURELES, PT, DPT at CCRC, goals for movement within your abilities, and with planning and dedication Carolina you do not need Contributing Writer. www.ccrcnc.com you will progressively tolerate a longer duration, higher intensity, and greater a prescription to receive COMMENTS? Editor@upancomingweekly. frequency of exercise. Pretty soon it will be a whole new you. physical therapy. com. Green Smoothie Fever by BRENDA HARRIS Smoothies are a great way to stay healthy and enjoy a flavorful snack. 30 UCW OCT. 30 - NOV. 5, 2013 There's a food revolution going on in Fayetteville and if you haven't heard about it just listen closely ... you'll hear the whir of blenders all over town concocting the healthiest fast food in the Nation: right in their own kitchens. Our military members, athletes, professionals in all fields, students, super-moms feeding super kids are all benefiting from the super versatile Green Smoothie. The basics of a great smoothie include your favorite milk substitute, milk (if you tolerate it), or coconut water. For the super sugar-free conscious, unsweetened almond and coconut milks are a great choice. Yogurt or kefir come in plain and unsweetened varieties to add a daily boost of probiotics and calcium. Coconut and goat yogurts as well as kefirs are also available for the dairychallenged. Fresh or frozen fruits and greens are essential. Mangos, pineapples, blueberries and bananas are all house favorites. A handful of greens are a must for all the benefits they bring. Spinach and kale blend in well and lend that healthy green hue to any beautifully healthful shake! Customizing a smoothie to meet your individual needs is the fun part. If you have a high-energy lifestyle with little time to stop for meals, ingredients like chia seeds, flax seeds and coconut oil add staying power to your shake to satisfy your hunger for hours. Choosing a protein powder to balance the greens and fruit is an individual decision based on energy needs and diet choices. Great vegan brands like Garden of Life — which features sprouted ingredients and Vega — with higher plant-based protein for the athlete, make your choices fun to consider. In the whey category, Bluebonnet stands out from the crowd with their clean formulations and is appropriate for smoothies and quick, shake and drink, post exercise purposes. Maca and Moringa powder have become fast favorites to add fatigue-fighting, stamina-increasing power to your smoothie cocktail. Powdered super-fruits like Goji and Acai are commonly added for their proven antioxidant powers. Choosing to make a chocolate, peanut butter or chai flavored smoothie helps give variety to your smoothie routine. Having cacao powder, PB2 (a low-fat, powdered peanut butter) or chai flavored protein can help make this a quick transition. Start with the basics and build your selection based on your tastes and needs. You'll be thrilled to see your energy and health improve as you make this fun, nutritious food a part of your daily routine. BRENDA HARRIS, Owner of TheApplecrate. Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@ upancomingweekly.com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM