Studies have shown that LAUGHTER is a great way to RELEASE inner tension & IMPROVE your outlook on life! Laughter has been famously said to be the best medicine, and for good reason. Not only does laughter release endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects, but it also helps to reduce stress hormones…
After a big meal, most of the body's OXYGEN is taken up by the intestines as they deal with the process of digestion, which means the BRAIN gets less. This is why you OFTEN feel SLEEPY after a large meal! Try eating a lighter lunch for a more ALERT afternoon!
NECK PAIN & tightness can be helped greatly, by frequent but GENTLE movement. Shrug your shoulders up & downSlowly turn your head from side to side, pausing in frontSlowly tilt your ear toward your shoulder, pausing in frontPull your chin inward while your 'gaze' remains parallel with the floor Repeat…
REST is just as IMPORTANT as EXERCISE in helping your body stay healthy for longer! Regular exercise along with daily relaxation & at least 1 rest day per week, can ADD YEARS to your life span!
Walking is an excellent way to exercise your lower body & organs! Adding walking poles, when used correctly, will work up to 90% of your muscles, while also reducing impact on lower extremities & joints. Another way to get more benefit from walking is by carrying a bottle of water…
Strengthen your CORE by practising correct posture! Stand or Sit TALL, pull your chin inward until your ears are in line with shoulders. Roll your shoulders up, back & down, then maintain a slight squeeze between your shoulder blades. Pull your navel in & maintain a constant squeeze of your…
EXERCISE reduces FAT TISSUE in the body AND makes cells more responsive to insulin! Exercising 5 - 7 times a week, has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes by 45%! Exercising 2 - 4 times per week, reduces the risk by 40%. EVEN exercising just once a week, reduces the…
MOVE IT or LOOSE IT! Adults need 150 minutes of heart-pumping exercise every week! Research shows that even short 10 minute bouts of physical activity are associated with increased fitness. Exercising regularly leads to a 30-60% decline in illness, disease & loss of independence.
Low or Poor Cardiovascular Fitness is associated with a MUCH HIGHER RISK of disease & death, than being overweight. Improving their level of FITNESS is, for some people, even MORE IMPORTANT than losing weight!
Go GREEN to drop weight! Green tea has a secret ingredient with thermogenic properties! This means it increases energy production & stimulates fat oxidation in the body!