Thera-Cane: Possibly the Last Massage Device You Will Ever Use

Best Massage Device

Product At-A-Glance

TREAT YOURSELF TO DEEP RELIEF FROM PAINFUL, KNOTTED, SPASMED MUSCLES - EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR BACK!
This amazingly simple, yet effective self-massager makes it easy to apply pain-relieving deep compression directly to hard, knotted "trigger points" anywhere they occur - breaking up tension even in the hardest-to-reach muscles between your shoulder blades! If you have limited strength or mobility, Thera Cane's patented design gives you all the reach and leverage you need! Thera Cane is a self massager used to apply pressure to sore muscles. The unique design of the Thera Cane lets you apply deep pressure massage to hard to reach areas of your body on your own.

HOW DOES IT WORK?THE LEVEL OF PRESSURE WILL DEPEND upon the application. For example, back muscles need more pressure than forearm muscles. A level of pressure midway between painful and pleasurable ("hurts so good") is suggested after the breaking in period. Apply pressure gradually increasing it as you work the ball into the muscle. If the tenderness decreases while pressing, press harder or move the ball slightly to relocate the most sensitive part of the trigger point. If a muscle is extra tender, work on the surrounding area before zeroing in on the more sensitive spot.

• While applying adequate pressure slowly move the ball back and forth across the trigger point. A gentle wiggle helps to burrow into the muscle.
• Press directly on the trigger point and hold for five to ten seconds, release and repeat a few times. It is advisable to avoid this technique for the front and side of the neck muscles since this area is very easy to overdue (use your fingers for these areas). This method is more suited for areas of thick muscle mass and only after becoming familiar with your own pressure limits.
• A systematic approach regardless of the technique used will heighten your awareness and give you the best results.

Product Up Close

THE THERA CANE WAS DEVELOPED by a chronic pain patient to help relieve his own discomfort resulting from neck surgery and a herniated disc in his back. By using the Thera Cane along with a daily stretching routine he has obtained long lasting relief.Pressure applied to the muscles by the Thera Cane helps to maximize the flow of oxygenated blood to the muscles. This pressure aids in restoring muscle function by breaking up adhesions in muscle fibers and tendons. The increased circulation helps the muscle to work more efficiently.

EMPOWERMENT
The Thera Cane provides temporary relief from muscular tension, stiffness, tenderness and soreness. It's simple to use and it puts relief where it belongs, in your hands. The personal involvement necessary for using the Cane leads to an increased desire to take more responsibility for one's own health. Using the Thera Cane regularly will put you in touch with your body, closer than you've ever been before, not to mention putting you in control of minor muscular aches and pains. You are never alone when you have your Thera Cane with you.

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
We all have muscles that occasionally get sore. It might go unnoticed until we reach for something, or bend over. Sometimes a twist or turn is all it takes. This might produce a crick in your neck or a hot spot between your shoulder blades. Either way it can hurt and it just won't seem to go away. We've all tried rubbing the muscle to make the pain lessen. However, it's hard to get in deep enough, or do it long enough, maybe you just can't reach the spot on your own. With the Thera Cane you can apply deep pressure massage to the back, neck, shoulders, legs, hips, arms, buttocks, anywhere and everywhere... and we show you how.

PROVEN PROFESSIONAL RESULTS
The Thera Cane is used by thousands of health care professionals in a wide variety of clinical settings. Therapists and Doctors from many specialties are making the Thera Cane an integral part of treatment for their patients who suffer from muscular pain and discomfort. 

Read what some have to say:

"Knowledge of knowing how to use The Thera Cane has allowed me to continue to help my clients past various pains and injuries that have limited either their range of motion or confidence in completing exercises.  The health benefits and pain relief has far surpassed traditional ways of muscle tension; the very reason I use it before each workout on the clients that need the relief." - Zeke Samples, P.T.; IDEA, IFA (@SurrealBodyZeke: Twitter, Owner, SurrealBodySolutions.com).

"The Thera Cane is a great product and I will continue to promote its use with my patients." - B. Hudson, P.T

"Your Thera Cane is making a difference between taking meds and dealing with my muscle pain drug-free." 

- Susan

Product Specifications:

Weight: 1 lb. Length: 24" Width: 15" Diameter: 1"

Unique patented design, four patents awarded. 

TheraCane Exercises

Click HERE for How to Order

In Health, 

Zeke Samples - IFA, - IDEA

Contributing author for www.FitAphrodite.com

surrealbody@gmail.com

FDA Sunscreen Update for 2013; Required Testing; Strict Label Rules

Did you know that the FDA recently enacted new regulations on sunscreen manufacturers? The goal of these new measures is to aid in the public’s understanding of what exactly they are getting from each sun protection product on the shelf. They also serve to protect consumers from inaccurate labeling, which has long been considered to be highly confusing and often misleading. 

Products can no longer claim to be “sunblocks” or claim to provide instant protection. The terms “waterproof” and “sweat proof” are also no longer allowed. Testing must be performed to decide if a product is “water resistant”- if passed, the label must clearly indicate how long the resistance will last; either 40 or 80 minutes. Additionally, products must undergo testing to determine their SPF (sun protection factor) and whether or not they protect against both UVA and UVB radiation. If a product is proven to be SPF 15 or higher as well as able to provide protection against both UVA & UVB light, it is labeled as “broad-spectrum”. 
Only “broad-spectrum” products can claim to protect against sunburn, as well as reduce the consumer’s risk of both skin cancer and pre-mature skin aging. 

Learn more about your skin health from The Skin Cancer Foundation for Prevention and Self Detection website.
*Source: The American Academy of Dermatology

In Health, 

Zeke Samples - IFA, - IDEA

Contributing author for www.FitAphrodite.com

surrealbody@gmail.com

Let Talk Shop...Grocery Shopping That Is!

I am meeting a few friends at Harris Teeter in the Ballantyne/Charlotte area this Saturday, March 2nd at 11am to explain reading food labels and making better meal choices; if you would like to join me, send me an email to reserve your spot!

Now: for Today's BLOG:

I purchase everything in bulk from Costco; they have better deals than Sam's and a better return policy :)..but,  no matter if you are shopping wholesale, or at a local grocery store, the trick is to stick to the parameters of the store! Meaning, don't get distracted by the things you know are bad for you, or that may cause you to stray from the nutritional plan of action that I have created for you! 

Start at the vegetables/fruits section choosing 70% of your vegetables in green. Make choices such as asparagus, brussels, brocolli, string beans, zuchini and cucumbers. For the remainder of the 30% just be sure that it's a good blend of all the other colors to so that an overall balance of your vitamins and minerals are being received.

I do not personally spend any time in the bread/tortilla section; here is why: It is high-glycemic, it has yeast (Yast prevents fat-burning*), and the Carbs ad up very, very quickly!  Just one tortilla shell can be as high as 45 grams of carbohydrates. Also, high in Sodium as well...

I choose to use crisp romaine lettuce as a replacement for bun options (Like a lettuce wrap). However, I don't be afraid to grab a wheat dough ball for a homemade pizza that you may choose to make on Sundays for lunch; you are allowed a "Treat Meal"! ;)

Dairy and Meat:
The body has a hard time digesting dairy.  Even if you are not lactose-intolerant, Limit your dairy.  Always stick to white cheeses or cheeses made with part/skim milk/low-fat.  Remember, dairy makes the skin 'thick' and is not a natural digestible source to the body, so choose wisely.  Almond milk or Soy milk are notable replacements.
Limit red meat to 1 or 2 times weekly; and choose 93%-95% lean beef. Choose items that are lean such as chicken, chicken sausage, turkey tenderloins,  turkey bacon, etc. Your tongue may taste a difference, but just like you have to train the body you have to train your taste buds to choose items that are healthy again. 

After a few weeks, you will notice your body will begin to crave these better choice items! 

In the frozen section, choose your seafood or breakfast additions that you would like to buy in bulk. For dairy, choose greek yogurt for the added protein. Eggs are also a great protein source for breakfast or even a grab and go as a hard boiled egg. (I boil all of mine on a Sunday evening and separate them out for the week into individual portion containers).

These are the best and most sound choices to ensure that when at home, your meals will always be full of healthy benefits and plenty of nutritional sources to help you reach your goals! 
Have a Healthy, Fun, and Great Weekend!!

-Zeke Samples

Diet Resolutions Easy to Keep: Get Calories on your Radar

Do You Underestimate Your Daily Calorie Total?

The act of counting calories for everything you eat in order to track weight-loss progress, could not be beaten.  But, is it the easiest?  No.
If you can do it: You are already way ahead of the game.
If you need to start slow: Make a resolution to count the calories of 5 meals a week;  chose a few from  dinner and a few from breakfast or lunch. Take note in what is in a single serving and then multiply it, if you go back for seconds.  You may be amazed.
Note: 500 Calories subtracted from each day, yields a weekly total of 3500 Calories.

3500 Calories Equals 1 Pound of Fat

Breakfast is a Must

In a Consultation, one reason I hear for why people skip a meal, is that they are trying to lose weight.  When in fact, the opposite is true.  These people usually gain weight; along with not getting all the nutrients and vitamins their body needs.  Food choices for breakfast can include whole grin cereals, gluten-free items, mixed with skim milk or almond milk; berries; fat-free yogurt with berries and a few sliced almonds, etc.

What would be the Hardest to Cut Out of Your Diet?

Don't drop the chocolate, or the carbohydrates that you will miss the most, completely..you may find yourself eating them more frequently or in a greater amount when you do have them again.  Cut it out slowly.  I know it sounds crazy, but it works.  I had a client that ate 2 breakfast sandwiches from Bojangles every morning.  Is it ideal to tell him to still have 1 but have it 3 days a week instead of 5.  Is it ideal?  No.  But what it is, is a START.

Start Your New Plan on a Monday

If you are on vacation celebrating the New Year and New Years Day is on a Tuesday, then starting Wednesday is unrealistic..  You haven't returned from vacation and you aren't in your physical "groove" yet.  Return from vacation; start on a Monday.  It is a fresh start to the week and you can mentally treat it as a fresh start to your weight-loss program.  There are 52 Mondays in a year; plenty of time to check-in, recommit to the program (if necessary), and focus ahead on your goals.

- Zeke Samples 

Reduce Belly Fat in 2013! So Many Options..Stick to the Basics!

January 1st...the Time the Gym is the MOST populated...followed by February 1st, when 80% of New Members disappear..

Don't let Yourself be a Part of this Disappearance!!

Stick to the Basics:

SLEEP:

- Is very important for cell regeneration, and the metabolism.  Believe it or Not...It could also be a reason for repetitive late-night eating and binge-eating...so, GET THAT REST!

PROPER NUTRITION is VITAL:

- "We Eat, Therefore we Are"... the Old Cliche
Very True to meaning though.  Eating lean sources of Protein, Vegetables, and limiting or eliminating 'bad' Fats, 'bad' Carbohydrates, and All Sugars.

- Help track your food using the MyFitnessPal App; I use it all the time with clients to discuss their eating habits, and it is a GREAT calorie tracker.

EXERCISE:

- Exercise FREQUENTLY and CONSISTENTLY...repetition is key to advancement in anything.

SUPPLEMENTATION:

- Supports your Cause, and leads you to a greater success.  Look for more blogs to come about this topic this week!

Stay Motivated

Get Re-Focused 

Set Goals

Stay Accountable!  

We can Succeed.  

You are a Champion.. 

2013 is Your Fitness Year!!

- Zeke Samples