Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Magnesium Spray, Arthritis Gloves, and Bone Broth

Quite awhile ago I bought a Magnesium Oil Spray but did not try it consistently and was trying so many other products to ease my muscle cramping, nerve pain, constipation, and insomnia.  I had stopped seeing a specialist almost a year ago because I did not seem to be responding to his treatments as well as I had hoped and was feeling more stress because of the wasted expense.

I had some events causing more emotional stress this winter and colder temps seem to trigger more pain.  My right hand, especially, has since become much worse and more recently, it seemed my feet were cramping more 24/7.   Finally, I started using the Mg oil spray at night and noticed it greatly eased all of my problems!  It relieves pain, cramping, constipation and insomnia without upsetting my digestion like the supplement CALM.

I have another tool in my pain arsenal which seems to be bringing much relief:
Arthritis gloves by Vive
https://www.vivehealth.com/products/arthritis-gloves-compression?variant=1324238400

I like them so much I ordered a higher priced pair that can grip objects better
https://www.vivehealth.com/products/arthritis-gloves-grips?variant=13676269043747

ETA 3-12:
I have started making chicken stock (bone broth) from stuff I used to trash (veggie scrapes and chicken carcasses).  Besides enjoying the flavor straight and in soups, I have noticed I sleep much better after sipping a cup at night.
Besides, the house smells incredible LOL
Now I see why my grandmother made chicken soup every Friday.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Streaming and Digital Files vs DVD

I have tried several free trials of streaming workout sites but still keep returning to WOW
(WalkingOnlineWorkouts)
https://walkingonlineworkouts.vhx.tv/browse
The music only, moves. and scenery are just that good.

More and more I am preferring streaming to dvds.
Unfortunately, owning the older dvds make the new streaming sites less worthwhile for me but a fabulous deal for those newer to working without a dvd library.
Most streaming workout sites offer a free trial and all but Grokker were easy to cancel.
Most streaming sites offer an app for downloading and playing files offline.

I subbed to Leslie Sansone's Daily Walk and then her All Access for a month
https://yourdailywalk.com
Her content is a great deal but I already owned most of her dvds that interested me

Ellen Barrett's new streaming channel was OK but I own most of her dvds.
https://www.ellenbarrett.com/lets-move-unlimited-membership/

I already own all of Jessica Smith's Walks and some of her fusion, both dvd and digital
https://jessicasmith.fitness/library
Of course, she has plenty free on her youtube channel jessicasmithtv and there is also Gina's SMILE or Dance that Walk channel now called Up to the BEat Fit)

I already own most DVDs and digital content with Sue Grant
https://olderwiserworkouts.cinevee.com/account/library

same with Suzanne Andrews Healthwise Exercise TV
https://www.healthwiseexercise.com

I did enjoy Kukuwa's Dance Workouts and even subscribed for a month after the free trial but still prefer WOW.
https://kukuwafitness.vhx.tv/browse

BollywoodX is now lifetime after purchasing a year and also has youtube content
https://bod.bollyx.com/
ETA: they also added ZOOM routines!!!

I am ending my annual subscription to Chris Freytag's GOLD Healthy U TV because it feels very repetitious to me.
https://www.gethealthyutv.com

I enjoyed NiaTV but not their fee increase.
https://www.niatv.fit/

NEOU is still free till mid March and will then have a reasonable monthly fee.
https://www.neoufitness.com/

I own digital content from Zumba, Body by Simone, Bellyfit, and Lee Holden
I tried many free trials that just did not appeal to me but may appeal to others like Openfit, Obe, burnalong, Bellicon, KP Dancebody. Lekfit, Shine, Fittersphere, GROKKER (the worse customer support) and TA.
There are plenty of free or inexpensive subscriptions on youtube and vimeo, etc.
like Faithful Workouts
https://www.faithfulworkouts.com/
and Revelation Wellness
https://www.revelationwellness.org/workout/revwell-tv/



ETA  Reminder:
All Star Trainer workouts are available through many cable providers
https://www.discoverylife.com/tv-shows/all-star-workouts/?