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Welcome to the first Deep Relief blog post! I will be using this format from now on to provide more up-to-date information and experiences as they happen.
Today I am recovering from a 3-day hike starting down Switchbacks (7990 ft) and ending out Kaupo Gap (under 1000 ft). Big props to anyone tough enough to start at the bottom!
Our group of 5 stayed in the Paliku Cabin for 2 nights, taking full advantage of the wood-burning oven and gas stovetop. Kazuko and Stephan even packed in wine! We managed a group stretch session that first night before sampling it…I think that and a load of water helped us recover quickly the next day.
Our second day was a great mix of ridge hiking in the morning and relaxing in the misty afternoon. I slept amazingly thanks to an abandoned pillow from a previous camper… I hope the next visitors take advantage as well!
Kinesiotape and Cover Roll Stretch made appearances for blister control and knee support. I taped my knees about halfway down Kaupo Gap, and what a difference it made! I could still feel my quads working, but the pain under my kneecaps disappeared immediately… I would also recommend poles for a descent that intense. Thanks to Deep Relief athlete Marie Dejournette for the gear loan… Her Osprey pack, Leki poles, and mini sleeping bag made the climb waaay nicer. Marie just got back from trekking through the Alps to raise money for the Breast Cancer Fund, and is preparing for her next Sacred Trek around Machu Picchu. Be on the lookout for updates on how you can win a Deep Relief treatment at one of her fundraisers!
Thanks for tuning in and feel free to leave comments and feedback on the page. I’d love to hear about your outdoor adventures and any tips for surviving them.
That’s the Boeker family, all Deep Relief Athletes, on the Kaupo Trail. We were super lucky to have clear skies and a cool breeze the whole way down.
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Just in case you still aren’t convinced…Here’s some recent studies linking exercise to increased health and reduced risk of disease:
A study from Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed inconceivable evidence that regular exercise and a healthy diet changed gene behavior—immune system genes activated, while tumor-causing genes down-regulated in men with low-risk prostate cancer.
 Deep Relief Clients Enjoy Increased Health and Reduced Risk of Disease The Lancet reported on a 20-year study that found a lifestyle program including diet and exercise to reduce the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in at-risk participants by 43%. It also slowed development by up to 14 years in patients that did have the disease.
The more 35+ women who exercised in an 8-year study reported in Circulation, the lower their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that young people who exercise regularly are half as likely to smoke as their non-active peers.
Arthritic patients who did the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program for 8 weeks had reduced pain, increased strength, and more function.
Regular exercise helped men ages 40-75 reduce their chances of colon cancer by 47% over 6 years, says Annals of Internal Medicine (no pun intended  .
Put down the crossword and go for a walk! JAMA reported that exercise by women 70-81 increases brain power and decreases risk of cognitive decline by 20%.
“Can Exercise Snuff Out Cancer?” Get Active Magazine Summer 2008:40.
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