Whether your friend has hurt your feelings or you’re upset over a lovers tiff, swearing could help to ease your pain, according to new research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology.
Carried out by Dr Michael Philipp, a lecturer at Massey University’s School of Psychology, New Zealand, along with Laura Lombardo from the University of Queensland, Australia, the work looks at the effect of swearing on “short-term social distress,” which could be anything from an argument with your partner to being excluded from a social situation.
Although previous studies have looked at common methods for relieving both physical and social pain, fir example with paracetamol, none have so far looked at whether swearing aloud could also help relieve social distress in the same way that it has previously been shown to ease physical distress.
To test this idea, the study looked at Pain Overlap Theory, which suggests that physical and social/emotional pain share the same underlying processing system, and anything affecting physical pain will also have similar effects on social pain.
For the research 70 participants were split into two groups, and tested for feelings of social pain and sensitivity to physical pain.
During the study participants had to write either about an inclusive social situation, or a distressing one, to induce the corresponding emotions. They were then were randomly assigned to either swear aloud or say a non-swear word aloud.
The results showed that those participants who were socially distressed experienced less social pain and less sensitivity to physical pain than those who didn’t swear.
“Previous research suggests that social stressors, like rejection and ostracism, not only feel painful but also increase people’s sensitivity to physical pain,” explained Dr Phillip. He also added that swearing can help ease both social and physical pain by reducing its intensity, by distracting the person in pain.
However, Dr Phillip also pointed out that swearing may not have the same effect if used on an everyday basis or in a situation which is only mildly irritating or stressful, when the use of profanity may lose its impact.
He also added that swearing is not a quick answer for those experiencing serious emotional pain and stress such as grief or abuse, when clinical care may be needed.
Previous research on swearing has also found that cursing aloud can make you stronger. In a small-scale study published early last month, a team of researchers found that participants who completed a test of anaerobic power — a short, intense period on an exercise bike — and isometric handgrip test — produced more power and had a stronger grip if they swore while completing the exercises.
UTEP claimed two superlative Conference USA track and field honors as Emmanuel Korir and Tobi Amusan were named C-USA Male and Female Track Athletes of the Year, announced by the league office on Friday afternoon.
�Both athletes are very special and talented. He [Korir] was the best candidate for our league and would most likely do very well other top conferences as well,� head coach Mika Laaksonen stated. �A lot of work goes into these things and Tobi worked incredibly hard over these past two years and she absolutely deserves this award, they both do.�
Korir ran a world best 1:14.97 in the 600m earlier this year at the New Mexico Cherry & Silver meet, which was his first race on an indoor 200m banked track. The freshman followed that up by capturing the NCAA title in the 800m (1:47.48) at the same track in Albuquerque, N.M., with a time of 1:47.48. The freshman is one of three athletes in the world to run an outdoor sub-45 400m and a sub-1:44 in the 800m.
The Kenyan native won the NCAA outdoor title in the 800m (1:45.03) and is the first Miner to win both titles in the same year.
Amusan was the leading scorer for the Miners with 25 points at the C-USA Indoor Championships and notched a meet record in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.01. The sophomore helped her team win its third consecutive conference title. Amusan qualified to the NCAA Indoor Championships in the 60m hurdles where she notched a sixth-place showing.
The outdoor season started with a bang, as she set a school record (12.63) in the 100m hurdles at the UTEP Springtime meet. She followed that with a first-place finish at the 2017 Clyde Little Field Texas Relays in the 100m hurdles, setting a meet record time of 12.72. The Nigerian native scored 24.5 points at the C-USA Outdoor Championships leading the women�s team to its first ever outdoor conference title.
Both athletes were named semifinalists for college track and field�s high individual honor, The Bowerman Award. The women�s three finalists will be announced on Wednesday, June 21 and the men�s finalists will be announced Thursday, June 22.
For more information on UTEP track and field, follow the Miners on Twitter (@UTEPTrack) and on Instagram (uteptrack).
Be honest, you don’t know how your car works, do you? And despite spending most of the working day lashed to a QWERTY, if someone asked you how update their modem, you wouldn’t where to start (or what the modem even is).
And that’s fine. Other people do that stuff so you don’t have to. But the same can’t be said for your workout. You need to be okay with the specifics – do you honestly know what that dead lift is doing to your muscles? Or more importantly, the damage you could be doing to yourself if you’re getting it wrong.
Thankfully, experts are on hand. We’ve enlisted the help of Tim Walker, founder London’s Evolve Fitness to settle the form debate on five key exercises, once and for all.
First up, a pre-lift check list.
Breathing. Oxygen creates energy in the muscles, so don’t hold your breath.
Technical understanding. Understand which muscles you are about to engage, know the movement you’re about to make, and be deliberate with that movement.
Mental participation. Make sure you’re in the moment, and don’t think about what’s next. Connect your mind to your muscles, and aim for a full range of motion.
Load selection. Challenge yourself, but be realistic, your body will thank you in the long run. Go too heavy and you’ll fail to get a range of motion, too light and you won’t stimulate the muscle enough force growth.
1.Bicep Curls
The most common mistake: “Leaning back during the curl and bringing your elbows forward (rather than keeping them at your side).”
The damage it might be doing: You can incur bicep tendon injuries (tears, impingements and dislocations etc.) but the main reason you need to get your form right is so that the exercise actually has an effect. “Leaning too far backwards means that you’re not putting enough pressure on the bicep – you’re using your weight as momentum during the curl, rather than lifting only with the bicep muscles. And by lifting your elbows forwards, you’re shifting the focus of the exercise away from the bicep (you’ll be lifting with your shoulders and using the momentum from your body again), thus you won’t get the development you want.
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How to fix it: “Focus on holding your posture more tightly; pull your shoulder blades back and down, and lift your chest up, lean forward slightly and keep your weight in your heels. Contract your abs at all times, too. To keep your elbow position, focus on keeping your elbows in line with your ears, and be forceful with that contraction in your abs when pulling the weight up.”
2. Bench Press
The most common mistake: “Elbow position. Most people have their elbows in line with their shoulders. It’s hampering your progress because it doesn’t target the chest. You’re looking for synergistic movement in the chest, shoulders and triceps.”
The damage it might be doing: The most common injuries are a Glenoid Labrum tear (front of upper arm), rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement syndrome. Bench pressing is the kind of exercise that you want to keep increasing in weight, because the feeling of nailing that new three-rep max is unbeatable. But it only takes one lift with poor form for something to go wrong, so always think ‘form first, weight second’.
How you should be doing it: “I often ask my clients to lower their arms 20/25 degrees, so they are just above the nipple, and I always find it useful to keep my knuckles pointing to the ceiling, and my wrists straight.”
3. Deadlift
The most common mistake: “Rounding of the back, rather than keeping a natural arch.”
The damage it might be doing: “A slipped disc in the lower back is the main danger here.” You can also incur sprains and strains (different things), but if there’s any sharp pain at any point, you should stop.
How to fix it: “Try locking the upper body posture by keeping the chest high and arms long (aka fully extended, not bent). Keep your weight into your heels (make sure they don’t leave the ground, and you’re not feeling your full weight in your toes) concentrate on pressing through the legs and keep your core area strong by engaging your stomach muscles.”
4. Squat
The most common mistake: “For squats, there are several: bending forward too much, not squatting deep enough and allowing the knees to turn inwards.”
The damage it might be doing: “That mistake is damaging your body/hampering your progress because� Bending forward too much will put too much pressure on your back, and lead to the same kind of damage as an incorrect deadlift. If you’re not going deep enough you won’t be engaging the hamstrings and glutes as much as you could; if you’re aiming to build the muscles and boost metabolism you’ll be missing the mark. If you allow the knees to turn inwards you’re risking damage to the ligaments such as ACL.”
How to fix it: “For bending forward; this is commonly due to a general tightness in the chest and lats (latissimus dorsi muscles) and/or hip flexors, which is very common among office workers who spend a lot of time sitting. Fix it by stretching these muscles more regularly. For those not going deep enough, you need to man-up and understand the principles if fight-or-flight. Most people fear that when they go down deeper they won’t get back up, but you need to attack the movement with confidence and good technique. The worst that can happen is that the safety catches will stop the bar and you crawl out. For the knees, the best thing is to engage your brain. Think about what you are doing and what your knees are doing, you want your them to be in line with your second and third toes at all times.”
5. Single Arm Rows
The most common mistake: Rounding of the back, rotating too much as you pull the weight, and failing to achieve a full range of motion, i.e. not pulling the weight all the way into the body.
The damage it might be doing: “Rounding the back isn’t particularly dangerous, but it’ll prevent the most optimal development of your back. Over rotation when pulling the weight will mean you’re not working the back muscles as well as you could be, hampering your strength development. The same goes for not having a full range of motion; if you’re not pulling the weight all the way into your body, you’re not getting a full contraction of the muscles, which means you won’t be adequately stimulating them.”
How to fix it: “Stick your butt out and check your position in a mirror – your upper back should be flat, with a gentle/natural arch in your lower back. For over rotation, by more rigid in both your thinking and your positioning. When you hold the position more forcefully you will engage your abs and obliques better. This is one of my favourite back exercises – when done properly – it works and engages your core as well as the back.”
Tim Walker is the founder of Evolve Fitness,13-15 Bouverie Street, London, EC4Y 8DP
Scoliosis is an intricate illness. Experts nevertheless don’t know what causes 80 percent of scoliosis cases, and there’s no absolute cure. But nevertheless, there’s hope!
You can find proven techniques to handle scoliosis and lessen its symptoms. X-rays allow doctors to measure the unique, three-dimensional curve of each person’s backbone as a way to find out the best method of therapy. Chiropractic treatment for scoliosis involves normal adjustments, using the hands or a gadget. The aim will be to realign joints, bones and the muscles. There are two types to choose from: traditional and scoliosis specific.
Chiropractic Care for Scoliosis
Traditional treatment applies a common method, comparable to what the chiropractor would do for any other patient experiencing back complications. However, not all chiropractic doctors are qualified or experienced to treat scoliosis nor are they familiar with its intricacies, then, traditional chiropractic treatment is unlikely to have much of an influence on the Cobb angle. This approach is only recommended for patients within the age of 13 with very small Cobb angles of 20 degrees or less. Traditional care could be helpful for relieving discomfort but not for bodily straightening the Cobb angle in patients.
Aiming to mobilize the spine and straighten the curve, traditional chiropractors might press down on the spine and ribcage while the patient lies on their abdomen. However, the irregular curve of the spine occasionally develops pressure from the nerves. This stress may not be relieved by pushing down on the spine; instead, the nerves are further aggravated by it. The spine isn’t stuck, as it’s with most other issues, but rather it curves in the incorrect direction. You can’t mobilize a scoliotic backbone without also stabilizing and correcting it.
Chiropractic Methods and Techniques for Scoliosis
Chiropractic treatment for scoliosis goes outside of the traditional guidelines to stabilize the curve. Aiming to gradually correct the spine into a a classic curve, changes are precise and gentle. This technique can aid people who’ve currently had surgery and don’t want to have it again, people attempting to avoid surgery, teenagers who don’t want to wear a brace, and a variety of other situations.
Most people think of scoliosis as a sideways curve of the spine, but it’s a bit more difficult than that. A spine should have the lordosis that points ahead in the neck three curves, the kyphosis that points backward in the middle of the back and the lumbar lordosis that points forward in the low-back. Scoliosis forces the backbone in a different direction for one or more of these three natural curves.
People with scoliosis are, for all intents and purposes, double jointed in the neck. This puts them at a higher risk of dislocation and damage if not treated gently and hypermobility makes the joints unstable. There is absolutely no twisting or turning of the neck in scoliosis-particular adjustments. Specific treatments use a precision mechanical adjusting instrument to adjust the neck as well as joints of the body.
The first step to restore the curves in the spine is to recenter the the pinnacle. While the patient is sitting up, an adjusting instrument is utilized to deliver forces into the bones of the neck. These forces attempt to coax the neck to the best, most correct position. Adjustments may possibly also be done on the hips and the straight back, depending on the three dimensional measurements of the spine established from x-rays.
Many chiropractors claim to specialize in scoliosis, when in reality their information is constrained. It’s important to start a dialogue by means of your physician to ensure you’re receiving treatment from a chiropractor specializing in scoliosis. If your chiropractor is not providing you the results you want or modifying the treatment to yield them, it may be time to find a new doctor.
Outside of the adjustments in the doctor’s off ice, one to two hours of exercise a day is essential to achieve the most useful outcomes. Scoliosis exercises include the scoliosis traction chair, balance training, strength coaching and, for extreme cases of scoliosis to elongate the spine and uncoil the nerves. As your Cobb Angle decreases, the exercises can be changed as well. Make sure to maintain healthy habits to promote overall health and wellness.
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The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic and spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss options on the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 .�
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
Additional Topics: Scoliosis Pain and Chiropractic
According to recent research studies, chiropractic care and exercise can substantially help correct scoliosis. Scoliosis is a well-known type of spinal misalignment, or subluxation, characterized by the abnormal, lateral curvature of the spine. While there are two different types of scoliosis, chiropractic treatment techniques, including spinal adjustments and manual manipulations, are safe and effective alternative treatment measures which have been demonstrated to help correct the curve of the spine, restoring the original function of the spine.
Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The backbone has regular curves when searching from the side, when looking from the front but nevertheless, it should appear straight. People with scoliosis create extra curves to both sides of the body, and also the bones of the spine twist on each other, forming a “C” or an “S” shape in the backbone.
Kyphosis is a curve in the spine seen in the side where the spine is bent. There exists a regular kyphosis in the middle (thoracic) spine. Lordosis is a curve observed from the side in which the spine is bent backward. There is a typical lordosis in the upper (cervical) spine along with the lower (lumbar) spine.
What type of healthcare professionals can treat scoliosis?
A person’s primary-care or pediatric doctor may first notice the problem and consults an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery. Furthermore, a rehabilitation specialist or a physical therapist may be consulted. Some individuals might need a neurologist or an occupational therapist as part of the treatment team.
Most kids with scoliosis have curves that are gentle and probably will not require treatment with surgery or a brace. Children who have mild scoliosis might require check ups every four to to 6 months to determine if there there were modifications in the curvature of the spines.
Types of Treatments for Scoliosis
The decision to begin treatment is usually created on an individual basis while there are recommendations for gentle, moderate and severe curves.
An abnormality causes scoliosis else where in the human anatomy. This type of scoliosis is handled by treating that abnormality, like a difference in leg length. A little wedge may be put in the shoe to aid out the leg length and stop the spine from curving. There’s no direct remedy of the spine since the spine is typical in these people.
Neuromuscular scoliosis is triggered by an irregular advancement of the bones of the spine. These type s of scoliosis have the possibility for getting worse. Observation and bracing don’t normally perform well for these people. The bulk of these people will eventually need surgery to cease the curve from obtaining worse.
Treatment of idiopathic scoliosis is based on the age when it develops.
Oftentimes, infantile idiopathic scoliosis will enhance without any treatment. X-rays measurements and can be acquired compared on future visits to determine if the curve is getting worse. Bracing isn’t typically effective in these folks.
Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis has the highest-risk for getting worse of all the idiopathic type s of scoliosis. When the curve isn’t very severe bracing can be tried. The aim is to prevent the curve from getting worse before the person stops growing. They have a great deal of time left to grow, plus because these people are started early in by the curve, there exists a greater possibility for needing surgery or more aggressive treatment.
Idiopathic scoliosis is the most frequent type of scoliosis. When first identified if the curve is small, it can be observed and followed with program x rays and measurements. In case the curve or Cobb angle stays below about 20-25 levels (Cobb approach or angle, is a measurement of the diploma of curvature), no other treatment is needed. The patient might reunite to view the doctor every three to four months to test for almost any worsening of the curve. Additional X -rays could possibly be repeated each yr to acquire measurements and check for progression of the curve. Individual is still-growing, the in the event the curve is between 25-40 degrees and a brace may be recommended. Bracing isn’t suggested for folks that have finished growing. If the curve is better than 40 degrees, then surgery may be recommended.
Scoliosis isn’t an average of connected with again pain as explained above. However, in some patients with back pain, the symptoms can be lessened with physical treatment, massage, stretches, and workouts, including yoga (but refraining from twisting pressures on the backbone). These actions can assist to reinforce the muscles of the back. Medical remedy is mostly constrained to discomfort relievers like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and anti-inflammatory injections. These remedies certainly will not be able to to improve the abnormal curve, a cure for scoliosis and aren’t, nevertheless.
Are there home remedies for scoliosis?
You will find numerous home remedies which have been described for scoliosis; some involve herbal herbal products, diet therapy, massage, physical treatment, stretches, particular exercises, and nutritional supplements like L-selenomethionine. A mattress which is composed of latex, memory foam, or cool gel (latex mattress infused with gel retains less heat than latex alone, also termed gel memory foam) and is adjustable (peak of head and foot of bed could be adjusted) is advised by some clinicians and patients. Patients are recommended to discuss these treatments, particularly exercises, making use of their doctor before starting any home solutions.
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The scope of our information is limited to chiropractic and spinal injuries and conditions. To discuss options on the subject matter, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at 915-850-0900 .
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
Additional Topics: Scoliosis Pain and Chiropractic
According to recent research studies, chiropractic care and exercise can substantially help correct scoliosis. Scoliosis is a well-known type of spinal misalignment, or subluxation, characterized by the abnormal, lateral curvature of the spine. While there are two different types of scoliosis, chiropractic treatment techniques, including spinal adjustments and manual manipulations, are safe and effective alternative treatment measures which have been demonstrated to help correct the curve of the spine, restoring the original function of the spine.
Bathing suit season is here, and for many of us that means no longer being able to hide those extra pounds beneath a chunky sweater. Fortunately, there are some small and easily implemented lifestyle adjustments that can quickly shrink your waistline.
Here are 10 ways to slim down for swimsuit season. The best part? None involve the gym.
Plan ahead: Making meals ahead of time can save you calories in the long run. Try cooking up large-batch dinners over the weekend and simply reheat throughout the week. Lisa Lillien, author of the “Hungry Girl” Website, featuring advice on guilt-free eating, suggests emphasizing lean proteins and veggies. Commit time on the weekend to meal prep and all you have to do is throw the ingredients in the pan during the week.
Drink more: Water, that is. Staying hydrated is important for your overall body function and can prevent you from feeling hungry. Sometimes the body confuses dehydration with the sensation of hunger. This problem comes with an easy solution — drink more water. Bring a travel water bottle with you when you’re on the go so you can remember to stay hydrated.
Limit or avoid alcohol: Cutting out alcohol is one of the quickest ways to lose weight. Alcohol triggers a process in the body similar to sugar. It can set off the same insulin resistance that can cause weight gain. For six days of the week, cut out alcohol.
Snack on healthy foods: Keep a variety of healthy snacks around to satisfy cravings. Protein bars and nuts are great snacks that will satisfy your hunger and prevent you from making poor food decisions at meal times. Fresh fruit and veggies are another great snack option.
Banish stress: Maintaining a healthy diet isn’t about never indulging. It’s about eating healthy foods the majority of the time and treating yourself on occasion. Don’t stress out if you veer off course. Instead, do what you can to get back on track. Stress can actually be a source of weight gain, so try to focus on the positive.
Careful with carbs: Processed white carbs are a no-no. They spike blood sugar levels and cause the pancreas to produce insulin, which causes the accumulation of fat. Instead, opt for refined carbs like brown rice and oats.
Start with soup: According to research from Penn State University, soup is a great diet food. The combination of liquids and solids helps make you feel full faster. Eat it before a meal and you may be able to decrease your overall calorie intake by up to 20 percent.
Consider your coffee: Black coffee isn’t a diet buster — it’s the milk and sugar that go in it. A latte from your favorite coffee shop can be a hidden source of fat and calories. Try swapping your usual espresso for a plain black or green tea.
Stop multitasking: A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that multitasking while you eat will leave you feeling unsatisfied. Instead, slow down and enjoy your time savoring your meal without the distractions.
Spice it up: According to a recent study led by David Heber, a professor of medicine and director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California-Los Angeles, capsaicin — the compound found in chili peppers — speeds metabolism and helps burn calories. Participants in the study were given a capsaicin supplement or a placebo for four weeks. The group who received capsaicin burned more fat for several hours after the meal for a total of 100 to 200 more calories a day. Spicy foods may also make you feel fuller more quickly than bland foods.
A compound in a plant found throughout Southeast Asia is a more powerful anti-HIV compound than the drug AZT that’s used to treat the condition, says a study published in the Journal of Natural Compounds.
Patentiflorin A, a chemical derived from the willow-leaved Justicia, stood out in a screening of more than 4,500 plant extracts by a team of scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Hong Kong Baptist University, and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology to see if they had any effect against the HIV virus.
AZT is an anti-viral drug that doesn’t cure HIV, but reduces the amount of the virus in the body and reduces the risk of developing AIDS. It was the first drug approved by the FDA to treat HIV infection in 1987. Today, it is still the cornerstone of HIV treatment, although it is combined with other drugs to increase effectiveness and reduce side effects.
For the current study, Lijun Rong, professor of microbiology and immunology in the UIC College of Medicine, and his colleagues zeroed in on patentiflorin A because of its ability to inhibit an enzyme needed for HIV to incorporate its genetic code into a cell’s DNA.
AZT inhibits this enzyme, called reverse transcriptase. In studies of human cells infected with the HIV virus, patentiflorin A was significantly better at inhibiting the enzyme than AZT.
“Patentiflorin A was able to inhibit the action of reverse transcriptase much more effectively than AZT, and was able to do this both in the earliest stages of HIV infection when the virus enters macrophage cells, and alter infection when it is present in T cells of the immune system,” said Rong.
Patentiflorin A was also was effective against known drug-resistant strains of the HIV virus, making it a very promising candidate for further development into a new HIV drug.
“Patentiflorin A represents a novel anti-HIV agent that can be added to the current anti-HIV drug cocktail regimens to increase suppression of the virus and prevention of AIDS,” Rong said.
The researchers were also able to synthesize patentiflorin A. “If we can make the drug in the lab, we don’t need to establish farms to grow and harvest the plant, which requires significant financial investment, not to mention it has an environmental impact,” Rong said.
Other advances are being made in the battle against HIV. Last year, scientists at the Oregon National Primate Research Center found that giving infant monkeys human antibodies within 24 hours of being exposed to a virus similar to HIV totally cleared them of the virus within two weeks. Current HIV treatments keep the virus in check, but once a person stops taking anti-HIV drugs, the virus returns.
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