I found a great article from the Annual Report of the Pesticide Residues Committee, 2008 about the levels of pesticides in certain foods. This is powerful information for all chronic pain and Fibromyalgia sufferers because if you can avoid toxins through the food you eat… you’ll respond quicker to treatment and detoxification programs.
Here’s an excerpt:
According to the European Pesticide Residues Committee, apples, peas, and grapes are sometimes covered in crop spray above the maximum levels allowed under European Union law.
The findings come from tests of more than 4,000 samples of food and drink. The levels of pesticides varied considerable, with imported fruit and vegetables tending to have higher levels. 14% of beans and 20% of yams all had pesticides above the allowed level.
My Take: Try to only consume fruit and vege’s directly from the grocery store that you have to “peel” to eat (bananas, corn, melons, onions, etc)… and all the other s that you “just bite into” (apples, peaches, grapes, etc)… try to buy organic.
Exercise has been shown time and time again as an excellent way to decrease your risk of most health problems.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when beginning a new program is NOT easing into it. Take your time, enjoy and avoid getting hurt.
If your starting a new exercise program and it’s been more than a month since you exercised on a regular basis… start off just walking (brisk walk) for 20 minutes a day.
Most people feel more pain in the morning because of degenerative disc disease (arthritis)… so wait a few hours after you roll out of bed. Then after several weeks of just walking… you can start to implement a little more core-strengthening exercises at a time.
Remember, we are NOT teenagers anymore… our bodies are older and are prone to strains/sprains, soreness, pain and possibably worse. ALWAYS exercise in moderation… you’ll never catch-up for lost time.