When yoga comes to mind, I think about balance. A balance of the body, a balance of the mind, a balance of emotions, and you get my point!
Yoga balances the emotions by helping you find serenity. Yoga benefits the body by increasing flexibility, strength and posture, to name a few. Here's a place to get started on a yoga endeavor. You can also check this site for further information for both the beginner and advance.
Aside from a healthy balanced diet, yoga can cover the rest of the overall healthy lifestyle. It is a great resource that if mastered, will be highly beneficial in so many aspects of life!
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Stress and Health
Needless to say that if we can't control our stress and emotions, our overall health will suffer. Our daily lives are loaded with factors that affect our stress and anxiety level. Some are beyond our control. Other factors we can identify and manage.
Unmanaged stress can lead to heart disease and other health problems. This is why we must learn to manage stress as best as we can.
Aside from medications, which I am against, there are natural ways to reduce and control stress and anxiety. Food can play a part. Exercise is another way to reduce stress and other mood problems. A natural supplement that may help with stress and depression is SAMe. I first saw this product on the Dr. Oz Show, and I hear it does help in stressful situations.
Stress is a way of life in today's society. Stressful situations are a norm. The way we manage stressful situations will help or hurt our overall health. While stress has a direct affect on our mood, sleep, immune system, decision making, and so much more, it is also linked to weight gain.
Unmanaged stress can lead to heart disease and other health problems. This is why we must learn to manage stress as best as we can.
Aside from medications, which I am against, there are natural ways to reduce and control stress and anxiety. Food can play a part. Exercise is another way to reduce stress and other mood problems. A natural supplement that may help with stress and depression is SAMe. I first saw this product on the Dr. Oz Show, and I hear it does help in stressful situations.
Stress is a way of life in today's society. Stressful situations are a norm. The way we manage stressful situations will help or hurt our overall health. While stress has a direct affect on our mood, sleep, immune system, decision making, and so much more, it is also linked to weight gain.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Physical Activity and Health
Time to get the message that leading a sedentary life will destroy your overall health. As with nutrition, you must experiment and find the workout that works for you. You must also force yourself to move everyday. From cleaning your house or apartment to getting a gym workout, moving is what maintains your body and keeps it fit.
The magic number when it comes to walking is 10000 as in steps. A pedometer is required. Then again, you can start running. It's never too late to begin an exercise routine. WebMD has great resources and information on fitness.
You can't deny the importance of physical fitness. If it becomes overwhelming you can start at fitness basics.
If you look at fitness and exercise you only have a part of the factors that set the importance for your overall health. People have different goals when it comes to exercise. Some want to lose weight, some are into bodybuilding or power lifting. So the goal may vary from the means used to get their. At some point, most should realize, more than achieving a goal, it has come time to maintain only.
The biggest mistake that the novice falls into is pushing too hard early on. In the 70s when I lived in Europe, we referred to it as SUPER TRAINING. Start slow and proceed with caution, because Rome wasn't built in a day, either! This also applies to those who haven't exercised in awhile. Overtraining Syndrome is real. It can make you stop training or exercising altogether. Wait until I get into my New Years Resolution diatribe that will come around, well, New Years!
How do you motivate people to start Exercising? You have to hit them where they live. Boost mood and improve sex aren't good enough???
Reduce stress with exercise and working late is no longer an excuse.
Always take your doctor's advice when it comes to any health issue.
The magic number when it comes to walking is 10000 as in steps. A pedometer is required. Then again, you can start running. It's never too late to begin an exercise routine. WebMD has great resources and information on fitness.
You can't deny the importance of physical fitness. If it becomes overwhelming you can start at fitness basics.
If you look at fitness and exercise you only have a part of the factors that set the importance for your overall health. People have different goals when it comes to exercise. Some want to lose weight, some are into bodybuilding or power lifting. So the goal may vary from the means used to get their. At some point, most should realize, more than achieving a goal, it has come time to maintain only.
The biggest mistake that the novice falls into is pushing too hard early on. In the 70s when I lived in Europe, we referred to it as SUPER TRAINING. Start slow and proceed with caution, because Rome wasn't built in a day, either! This also applies to those who haven't exercised in awhile. Overtraining Syndrome is real. It can make you stop training or exercising altogether. Wait until I get into my New Years Resolution diatribe that will come around, well, New Years!
How do you motivate people to start Exercising? You have to hit them where they live. Boost mood and improve sex aren't good enough???
Reduce stress with exercise and working late is no longer an excuse.
Always take your doctor's advice when it comes to any health issue.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Nutrition and Health
One of the pillars that sustains a healthy lifestyle is your nutrition. You should get to know what types of foods to avoid as well as those that are deceiving. I have noticed some healthier frozen foods on the market. There are even healthy choices when it comes to packaged foods as a whole!
An important aspect of nutrition is to keep track of your calories. Most people take in more than they think. If you're burning them, you may benefit from extra calories. It seems that there are ways to burn calories in your sleep.
The egg still makes for a great breakfast. Because of my cholesterol, I limit it to 4 eggs a week. Here is more about the egg.
There are ways to eat healthy. There is connection between nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
With all the yogurt hoopla these days, people seek Greek yogurt, which may be a wise choice. Dairy is getting controversial. This argument will go on. I only consume yogurt on a daily basis, and occasionally I indulge in cheese. I have considered cutting back on the yogurt, too, but it hasn't happened yet.
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, the power punch lies in the bright colors. Learn what the benefits of specifics are. Get to know the nutrition facts of vegetables. I love my salads, and I may have already mentioned the best salad greens. The important thing about the salad is to be careful on the dressings you use. I always use extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. I can go on about salads forever!
Get the most from your workout nutrition with these pre- and post workout snacks. When it comes to any nutrition, remember to always keep a journal to achieve your goals.
I've discussed and will continue to talk about the various food pyramids, such as the US's MyPlate.gov, along with the Mediterranean, Longevity, etc., and every pyramid I can find. How to determine which is right for you? You experiment and determine which, if any, is right for you. I, for example, have days that I consume NO MEAT of any kind. The meats I do consume are chicken, turkey, fish, and occasional bison. My main plate is vegetables. The least for me is dairy.
An important aspect of nutrition is to keep track of your calories. Most people take in more than they think. If you're burning them, you may benefit from extra calories. It seems that there are ways to burn calories in your sleep.
The egg still makes for a great breakfast. Because of my cholesterol, I limit it to 4 eggs a week. Here is more about the egg.
There are ways to eat healthy. There is connection between nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
With all the yogurt hoopla these days, people seek Greek yogurt, which may be a wise choice. Dairy is getting controversial. This argument will go on. I only consume yogurt on a daily basis, and occasionally I indulge in cheese. I have considered cutting back on the yogurt, too, but it hasn't happened yet.
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, the power punch lies in the bright colors. Learn what the benefits of specifics are. Get to know the nutrition facts of vegetables. I love my salads, and I may have already mentioned the best salad greens. The important thing about the salad is to be careful on the dressings you use. I always use extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. I can go on about salads forever!
Get the most from your workout nutrition with these pre- and post workout snacks. When it comes to any nutrition, remember to always keep a journal to achieve your goals.
I've discussed and will continue to talk about the various food pyramids, such as the US's MyPlate.gov, along with the Mediterranean, Longevity, etc., and every pyramid I can find. How to determine which is right for you? You experiment and determine which, if any, is right for you. I, for example, have days that I consume NO MEAT of any kind. The meats I do consume are chicken, turkey, fish, and occasional bison. My main plate is vegetables. The least for me is dairy.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Self-Heimlich Maneuver
Would you know what to do if you were choking on food and nobody was around? First, dial 911, because the call can be traced. Second, know how to give yourself the Self-Heimlich Maneuver as seen on Dr. Oz.
It's good to know because you never know.
It's good to know because you never know.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Health Journal 3
Real Age offers many health tools and resources and also helps you find your real age. It is the brainchild of Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Healthy salad dressings for weight loss.
Reset your hormones and you might be able to supercharge your hormones and sex life at any age. This comes naturally without medication, if you do it right.
There is a new plate for diabetics to help them with their illness.
Although summer has come to an end, you can still make healthy swaps for better health.
There are many ways to beat loneliness which leads to an array of health issues in itself.
You should consider ways of getting healthier at work.
Find out which weighs more, muscle or fat.
Moving helps reduce your risk for colon cancer. New research in cancer research suggests Mind-Body Therapy will help in fighting cancer.
Healthy salad dressings for weight loss.
Reset your hormones and you might be able to supercharge your hormones and sex life at any age. This comes naturally without medication, if you do it right.
There is a new plate for diabetics to help them with their illness.
Although summer has come to an end, you can still make healthy swaps for better health.
There are many ways to beat loneliness which leads to an array of health issues in itself.
You should consider ways of getting healthier at work.
Find out which weighs more, muscle or fat.
Moving helps reduce your risk for colon cancer. New research in cancer research suggests Mind-Body Therapy will help in fighting cancer.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Effective Ways to Exercise
If you want to only walk for exercise, you might as well make it work for you. Interval walking will help you burn more calories in less time, if done right. The important thing is that it is done everyday.
Another way of getting a beneficial workouts in your daily life is to find motivation and stop looking for the 'easy way'. Take the stairs, park as far from where your going as you can, wash your car by hand...even better, wax it!
No matter what your shape or goals are, embarrassment shouldn't be something that stops you. At the MyFitnessPal forums, someone was worried about not having stylish cloths to wear at the gym. That, especially should be the last thing that stops you from exercising.
Do you know what the most dangerous exercise is? It's the bench press. Here are safe ways to bench without a spotter.
I may have mentioned it before, but you don't need a gym to workout. Even if you're a couch potato!
Another way of getting a beneficial workouts in your daily life is to find motivation and stop looking for the 'easy way'. Take the stairs, park as far from where your going as you can, wash your car by hand...even better, wax it!
No matter what your shape or goals are, embarrassment shouldn't be something that stops you. At the MyFitnessPal forums, someone was worried about not having stylish cloths to wear at the gym. That, especially should be the last thing that stops you from exercising.
Do you know what the most dangerous exercise is? It's the bench press. Here are safe ways to bench without a spotter.
I may have mentioned it before, but you don't need a gym to workout. Even if you're a couch potato!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Money Changes Everything
If you got paid to workout, would you commit to it? How about if you didn't workout, would you pay for procrastinating? Gym Pact wants you to commit to exercise, or pay those who do. It's a typical challenge that makes you put your money where your mouth is.
'nuf sed!
'nuf sed!
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Health Site Of The Month
My Fitness Pal is a great site for the health conscious user. You can set your health goals and track your progress. There is a personal food and fitness journal at the site that makes tracking your nourishment and exercise easy. You can set up a personal blog and write about health issues if you prefer.
It has a variety of free apps to help you with exercise tracking and motivation. It also has community forums with members that give advice and answer questions, and you can also help others.
I highly recommend My Fitness Pal to anybody that wants to live a healthy lifestyle and is looking for motivation, tools and resources to obtain their health goals and beyond.
It has a variety of free apps to help you with exercise tracking and motivation. It also has community forums with members that give advice and answer questions, and you can also help others.
I highly recommend My Fitness Pal to anybody that wants to live a healthy lifestyle and is looking for motivation, tools and resources to obtain their health goals and beyond.
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