Wednesday, January 18, 2012

My Solution to Muscle Pain


We are all trying to exercise more and get healthier. Face it, we are living longer and want to feel great as we grow older.  So, what do we do with those ever-increasing muscle pain and joint aches that we are feeling?

Muscle pain can affect us in a number of ways.  It can be that slow and gnawing pain that we don't really notice, but it can also be that terrible pain that stops our life from moving forward.  This pain can be started by a lot of different things including activities that we have not done in a while (I know all of you have done this!) or sometimes it is a disease or disorder such as diabetes, thyroid disease, or dermatomyositis just to name a few.

I have been fortunate to discover an amazing supplement that has given me relief from muscle pain.  Here is what the official scoop on SierraSil:  
"SierraSil is a 100% all-natural mineral powder that contains various macro and trace minerals that have natural healing and detoxifying properties. These minerals include calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, and zinc. The known benefits of these minerals are bone, tooth, and joint health, nerve and muscle function, water regulation, muscle and tissue repair, energy production, enzyme action, blood formation, nutrient metabolism, immune function, and detoxification. The minerals are coated in a clay rich structure, which has been proven to promote better overall health. When SierraSil is taken, minerals are released into the body within two hours of ingestion. This enhances the body’s natural healing abilities, which equates to less muscle stiffness and soreness, and less recovery time between workouts or activities. SierraSil also detoxifies the body by gathering toxins that can accumulate in the body such as heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, harmful bacteria, and viruses. It then facilitates the safe removal of these toxins from the body. The combination of enhanced healing ability and detoxification result in reducing inflammation in joint structures and therefore reducing muscle pain."

What I can tell you is that IT WORKS!  I started taking it for a natural joint pain relief and discovered that it helps with just about everything that ailed me. I can go to that aerobics class and kill myself and not hurt like the other people in the class do the next day.  Ha!

Research has shown that no matter what the level of physical activity, SierraSil can reduce muscle pain and make even every day activities such as walking much more enjoyable and pain free. To find out more about SierraSil, visit the website at www.sierrasil.com.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Uses for Silpat

Over the holiday season I did a whole bunch of candy making using my silpat.  It is much better than parchment paper and cleans so well!  There are a few great recipes on the website, but does anyone have any others I can try?

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Why Green Certification is Important

Green and green certification has become a hot topic amongst the business community.  Many wonder if it is important - will becoming certified help increase business, or is it just another fad. In fact, according to a Clearworks study titled Green Products and Services -- A Viewpoint from Consumers and Small and Medium Business, both consumers and small businesses expressed skepticism over “green” claims, and 50% said their doubts over “green” claims acted as a barrier to purchasing more “greenly”.

So, how does a business become certified?  How does a business avoid the mistake of green-washing?  According to the Green Business Bureau, becoming certified can be quite simple if you follow some simple rules during the selection process:
1.  Find a program that gives you credit for the sustainable work you are already doing
2.  Choose a tool that offers transparency - not only for you to show your customers, but also for them to show you
3.  Find a certification program that is easy to use
4.  Find a program that focuses on your businesses personal needs.  There can be quite a bit of cost savings when properly implemented.

Once you have successfully completed a green certification program, you should proudly display your seal and certificate on your storefront, your website, and any other area that is visible to customers.  This shows that you are socially conscious and concerned about the future of our planet.

The Green Business Bureau offers an easy and affordable way to earn your green certification.  Visit us at www.gbb.org and find out how!