I heard my watch alarm go off - and I ignored it for another hour's worth of zzz's: my eyes were burning & tearing with an allergic reaction to the outside atmosphere. Even inside, you cannot fully escape it. It literally hurt to open my eyes, so I prolonged it as long as I could, knowing that even with sleeping in, I'd still be able to make my noon gathering of friends … outside atmosphere permitting. When it went off for the 6th time, Holland came upstairs and wiggled my feet to shake me fully awake, & said, "You might want to rethink leaving the house, today: it looks pretty bad out there."
Sure enough … when I moved downstairs in sloth mode, I saw that the smoky atmosphere would not be healthy to be out in. So, I made myself some coffee, watched traffic, and missed the friends I planned on spending time with, this afternoon.
Plans changed.
Rinsing my coffee mug, I got to thinking that I could still stretch my muscles in a relaxed way - instead of working with weights, or pushing the envelope with cardio activity … I could engage in hand acupressure, and feet stretches; these light exercises as just as important as the other:
Darebee Pressure Point Workout: Use pressure point therapy to totally revitalize your body and mind and turn a pressured day at the office into a much more relaxed, controlled affair:
Base of the Thumb: Linked to the head, neck, lungs, and respiratory system. Benefits: Relieves headaches, sinus pain, asthma symptoms, and congestion; can also aid deep breathing and relaxation.
Center of the Palm (Heart Point): Associated with emotions and the heart. Benefits: Reduces stress, anxiety, and emotional pain; promotes calmness.
Upper Palm (just below fingers): Connected to the digestive system. Benefits: Helps with bloating, nausea, and general digestive discomfort.
Lower Palm (above wrist): Reflects the stomach, liver, gallbladder, and spleen. Benefits: Supports digestion, detoxification, and can ease stomach pain.
Thumb Pad & Outer Edge: Related to the brain, eyes, ears, and mouth. Benefits: Relieves mental tension, supports sensory clarity, and can ease headaches.
Index & Middle Fingers: Linked to the uterus and reproductive system. Benefits: May help with menstrual discomfort or hormonal shifts.
Ring & Pinky Fingers: Connected to the intestines and kidneys. Benefits: Can soothe bloating, lower back tension, and kidney-related discomfort.
Darebee Footwork Workout: A regular foot stretch workout can have multiple positive effects on seniors, helping maintain mobility, reduce pain, and support independence. Strong, flexible feet provide a more stable base, which is essential for preventing falls. Stretching helps maintain the range of motion in toes, arches, and ankles, allowing smoother, more confident steps. Stretching loosens tight muscles and tendons, which can relieve discomfort from conditions like plantar fasciitis, arthritis, or bunions. It also reduces strain on joints by improving muscle flexibility. Gentle foot movements and stretches promote blood flow to the extremities, which can help prevent stiffness and support overall vascular health. By keeping toes and arches flexible, foot stretches make walking easier and reduce the need for compensatory movements in the knees, hips, and back. For seniors with peripheral neuropathy, gentle foot stretches can improve circulation and reduce discomfort. In short, a foot stretch workout for seniors is a low-cost, accessible way to improve balance, reduce pain, and keep feet strong and flexible, all of which contribute to safer, more comfortable daily living.
Hands and feet tended to, I poured another cup of coffee & opened my latest Read, to pick up where I let off last night before the sandman made his appearance. Today's continuing adventure with the Fargo's, takes me to Sawara, Japan: pronounced as SAH' WAH RAH' (a's are soft).
And, in between globe-trotting chapters, I played footsies with my husband & pulled a colorfully tasty meal together:
Despite the atmospheric hobbling and the politically motivated "climate change!" hysteria, generated by wildfires which are the direct result of the lawlessness foisted on us by the shamelessly pandering socialist demonrats now morphing into full-on communists - bent on leaving nothing in their wake but scorched earth … it's been a pretty okay kind of Day, here, in our small corner of the world.
We've been somewhat tethered the past couple of days, by the smoky condition outside; but, Holland says the weatherman is promising brighter, cleaner, days ahead.
