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HealthFX America
Vol. 30 Newsletter February 2005
by Mandy Sosnowski
In this issue:
* Fibromyalgia
* Featured HealthMax Pro Exercise - upright row
* Exercise Quick Reminders
* Featured Recipe
***Fibromyalgia***
I felt moved to write about this subject, fibromyalgia, because I have been hearing about more and more
individuals suffering from it in recent years. I have heard about both clients and colleagues’ clients; both
friends and family members. I never understood much about the disorder so I did a little research.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness which is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain
and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of
pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle and hands, but any body part can be involved.
Fibromyalgia patients may also suffer from irritable bowel and bladder, headaches and migraines, restless
legs syndrome (periodic limb movement disorder), impaired memory and concentration, skin sensitivities
and rashes, dry eyes and mouth, anxiety, depression, ringing in the ears, dizziness, vision problems,
raynaud's syndrome, neurological symptoms and impaired coordination.
Approximately 3 to 6% of the US population is affected by fibromyalgia. Most of these patients are
women. There is no laboratory test to diagnose FM. The doctors must take extensive patient histories
and rely on an accurate manual tender point examination. It is estimated that it takes FIVE years for a
patient to be accurately diagnosed with FM. This problem, obviously, causes a great deal of stress for
both doctors and patients.
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but there have been great strides in fibromyalgia research
recently. Most researchers agree that FM is a disorder of central processing with
neuroendocrine/neurotransmitter dysregulation. I don’t understand what that means, but basically, the
patient has pain amplification due to improper processing in the central nervous system. It is likely that
the patient is genetically predisposed to FM. The onset may be slow, but for many the onset is triggered
by an illness or an injury. The illness or injury aggravates a condition already present.
FM is not curable, but is treatable. Pain can be managed with many different standard pain medications.
Anti-depressants have also been found to be helpful. It is extrememly important to treat the sleep
disorder aspect of FM because without restorative sleep, the symptoms become worse and worse.
Exercise has also been found to relieve both the physical and mental symptoms of FM. Low-impact
exercise is recommended such as swimming or biking. Strength training has also been found to have
great benefits for FM patients. Exercise reduces pain, elevates mood, and increases endurance. If you
suffer from FM always consult with your doctor before starting any type of exercise program.
Information for this article found at http://fmaware.org.
***Featured HealthMax Pro Exercise***
Low Back Extension
The muscles being used in this exercise are the deltoids (shoulders) and biceps (front of upper arm).
This is a great shoulder exercise that can replace the overhead press or be used in addition to it, if you
are trying to vary your workout.
To begin this exercise, remove bench from machine and choose any of the four positions for the inner
handles on the Y bar. Adjust the bottom cylinder to 1 and adjust the top cylinder to desired intensity level.
Begin the exercise standing on the footplates facing the HEALTHMAX PRO pad. Grip the handles so your
palms face your body and elbows point out to the sides. Your elbows should be extended as much as
possible.
Pull up on the handles so your hands move up parallel to the front of your body. Bring
the handles up as high as possible then return to starting position. As your hands are moving upward, it
is important to try to keep your elbows above the level of your hands. If you have shoulder problems, this
may not be the best exercise for you to try. If you want a great shoulder workout, try doing the overhead
press, the upright row, and the shoulder press in sequence.
***Exercise Quick-Reminders***
Exercise is EXTREMELY beneficial for reasons much more important than how you look superficially. It
elevates mood and improves sleep along with MANY other things. Even if your body looks exactly the
same, if you feel better mentally and are well-rested, you will feel better about how you look. Adherence
to an exercise program is also much higher for individuals who are exercising for reasons other than
weigh loss or other superficial reasons.
***Featured Recipe***
Grandma’s Salad Dressing
(She’s not my grandma, but this dressing sure sounds good. I firmly believe that you should use a small
amount of tasty salad dressing to motivate yourself to eat more salad. These ingredients are easily found
in the home as well.)
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
Prepare dressing in a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Add the oil, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, salt,
Worcestershire sauce and onion. Shake until the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate and shake well before
using. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
Recipe found at www.allrecipes.com
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Vol. 30 Newsletter February 2005
by Mandy Sosnowski
In this issue:
* Fibromyalgia
* Featured HealthMax Pro Exercise - upright row
* Exercise Quick Reminders
* Featured Recipe
***Fibromyalgia***
I felt moved to write about this subject, fibromyalgia, because I have been hearing about more and more
individuals suffering from it in recent years. I have heard about both clients and colleagues’ clients; both
friends and family members. I never understood much about the disorder so I did a little research.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness which is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain
and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of
pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle and hands, but any body part can be involved.
Fibromyalgia patients may also suffer from irritable bowel and bladder, headaches and migraines, restless
legs syndrome (periodic limb movement disorder), impaired memory and concentration, skin sensitivities
and rashes, dry eyes and mouth, anxiety, depression, ringing in the ears, dizziness, vision problems,
raynaud's syndrome, neurological symptoms and impaired coordination.
Approximately 3 to 6% of the US population is affected by fibromyalgia. Most of these patients are
women. There is no laboratory test to diagnose FM. The doctors must take extensive patient histories
and rely on an accurate manual tender point examination. It is estimated that it takes FIVE years for a
patient to be accurately diagnosed with FM. This problem, obviously, causes a great deal of stress for
both doctors and patients.
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but there have been great strides in fibromyalgia research
recently. Most researchers agree that FM is a disorder of central processing with
neuroendocrine/neurotransmitter dysregulation. I don’t understand what that means, but basically, the
patient has pain amplification due to improper processing in the central nervous system. It is likely that
the patient is genetically predisposed to FM. The onset may be slow, but for many the onset is triggered
by an illness or an injury. The illness or injury aggravates a condition already present.
FM is not curable, but is treatable. Pain can be managed with many different standard pain medications.
Anti-depressants have also been found to be helpful. It is extrememly important to treat the sleep
disorder aspect of FM because without restorative sleep, the symptoms become worse and worse.
Exercise has also been found to relieve both the physical and mental symptoms of FM. Low-impact
exercise is recommended such as swimming or biking. Strength training has also been found to have
great benefits for FM patients. Exercise reduces pain, elevates mood, and increases endurance. If you
suffer from FM always consult with your doctor before starting any type of exercise program.
Information for this article found at http://fmaware.org.
***Featured HealthMax Pro Exercise***
Low Back Extension
The muscles being used in this exercise are the deltoids (shoulders) and biceps (front of upper arm).
This is a great shoulder exercise that can replace the overhead press or be used in addition to it, if you
are trying to vary your workout.
To begin this exercise, remove bench from machine and choose any of the four positions for the inner
handles on the Y bar. Adjust the bottom cylinder to 1 and adjust the top cylinder to desired intensity level.
Begin the exercise standing on the footplates facing the HEALTHMAX PRO pad. Grip the handles so your
palms face your body and elbows point out to the sides. Your elbows should be extended as much as
possible.
Pull up on the handles so your hands move up parallel to the front of your body. Bring
the handles up as high as possible then return to starting position. As your hands are moving upward, it
is important to try to keep your elbows above the level of your hands. If you have shoulder problems, this
may not be the best exercise for you to try. If you want a great shoulder workout, try doing the overhead
press, the upright row, and the shoulder press in sequence.
***Exercise Quick-Reminders***
Exercise is EXTREMELY beneficial for reasons much more important than how you look superficially. It
elevates mood and improves sleep along with MANY other things. Even if your body looks exactly the
same, if you feel better mentally and are well-rested, you will feel better about how you look. Adherence
to an exercise program is also much higher for individuals who are exercising for reasons other than
weigh loss or other superficial reasons.
***Featured Recipe***
Grandma’s Salad Dressing
(She’s not my grandma, but this dressing sure sounds good. I firmly believe that you should use a small
amount of tasty salad dressing to motivate yourself to eat more salad. These ingredients are easily found
in the home as well.)
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
Prepare dressing in a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Add the oil, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, salt,
Worcestershire sauce and onion. Shake until the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate and shake well before
using. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
Recipe found at www.allrecipes.com
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