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Facing the scale – Menopause weight gain

This is a declaration of intent to change. Gotta face the truth. I’m fat! Definitely time to do something about my weight. In 2002 I was at a maximum weight and joined on-line Weight Watchers.  In 2 years I slowly lost … Continue reading

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Bend at the hip joints

‘Lifeloveandhorses’ blog is about “optimizing health, happiness, and peace” for my horses and myself. Yoga is a good form of exercise to increase strength, stamina, balance and flexibility. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) ut = intense tan = to stretch or extend asana … Continue reading

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Change a habit

I’ve reviewed in the prior posts of the blog the basic structure of the joints and spine. With this knowledge we can visualize the alignment of the skeleton in the body to improve how we move. Sitting in neutral spine … Continue reading

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Human Spine

The spinal column is separated into 5 sections. Seen from the side, a human’s healthy spine has two curves resembling the shape of the letter “S”. The cervical (neck) (red color) / C 1-7 has an inward curve. Arteries that … Continue reading

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Human skeleton

We all have a skeleton inside us. What is the posture of your skeleton? Click for link to Front and Back view of skeletonwith bone names labelled. 1940s Importance of Proper Posture

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Skeleton

Human skeleton There are over 206 bones in the typical adult human skeleton, a number which varies between individuals and with age. Human babies are born with 270 soft bones that fuse together by the age of twenty or twenty-five … Continue reading

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