It's hard to believe but, BRAIN SCANS have revealed that simply 'imagining' something provokes activity in the very parts of the brain that would have been active if you were having the real experience! This suggests that 'thinking yourself' into happy situations (like eating a banana split?) could actually make you…
We should do our best to avoid prolonged periods or just too much of it!Watch this short video for a quick & simple exercise that will help undo the damage from excessive sitting or help improve your posture & strengthen your core!!! https://youtu.be/3xEaufjW_kE
DARK CIRCLES under the EYES is NOT necessarily a sign of tiredness! They can also be caused by FOOD INTOLERANCES to such things as refined or processed foods, gluten, & often DAIRY PRODUCTS! Eliminate each suspected culprit for several days & you may be pleasantly surprised by your results!
Pull in your belly to PROTECT your BACK! Poor CORE STRENGTH makes you more susceptible to INJURY & LOWER BACK PAIN, as the spine is forced into adopting unnatural positions. To support your lower back, pull your navel inwards OFTEN, until it becomes automatic.
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!
According to studies, if you DO NOT consume FRUIT DAILY,your risk of stomach cancer doubles or even triples! RAW is BEST! Enjoy munching on raw fruit & veggies!
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…