Cycle for Survival

Cycle for Survival is an event that is put on by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center  the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center — has devoted more than 130 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs.) The event was held in Seattle, WA.  I was fortunate to be able to spin and help uplift the battle for survival. The experience left an imprint on my Spirit. If you find a cause where you can put your wheels to use by all means push across any personal and physical boundaries that you think limit what you can give and get out there and Handle Bar Your L!fe.  A gigantic thank you and namaste to all the corporate sponsors such as Zillow, Pinterest, New Balance and Smart Water to name a few that donated to this fabulous event. It is now on my yearly to do list. 

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Did you know??

Did you know, about RED LIGHT THERAPY? So I was told about red light therapy from a friend of mine, she swears by it. Says not only does it help with saggy underarms, lol. wrinkles and scars it apparently helps with muscle recovery. So needless to say I decided to look into this phenomenon called red light therapy. The technical description I found for "what is it?" 

It is a controversial therapeutic technique that uses red low-level wavelengths of light to treat skin issues, such as wrinkles, scars, and persistent wounds, among other conditions. In the early 1990s, RLT was used by scientists to help grow plants in space. Red and near infrared wavelengths of natural light stimulate the mitochondria in your cells, the powerhouses responsible for taking light, oxygen, and the food we eat—and turning it into usable energy for our bodies through the process of cellular respiration.

Link to additional information on Red Light Therapy

So far I have had 4 red light therapy sessions I don't notice any changes as of yet...however, a large benefit is that the sessions are 20 minutes each so it is a great break from distractions and gives me time for peaceful, mindful meditation and prayer.

There is a lot of data available on the pros and cons of red light therapy here are a few of each.

Some PROS

• promotes antioxidant production
• increased circulation
• improved sleep
• fast muscle recovery
• reduced joint pain

Some CONS

• you need several sessions to see results
• you need to continue sessions for the results to continue

So there you have it, I will post more in another month or so about RLT.  Let you all know if there are any direct benefits that I experience.