Yesterday I was impacted by 2 newspaper articles, of course both regarding weight and wellness. The first article was about how the current recommendation for exercise (according to the Department of Health and Human Services) doesn't seem to be enough. The guide lines, which are supposed to be to help people prevent long term weight gain, is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity … [Read more...] about Well, No Wonder……
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And the Genius Said….
In yesterday's health news, in my daily paper, there was an article about a study on eaters of animal protein. It compared people who ate different amounts of animal protein and how it impacted their chances of getting type 2 diabetes. Put quite simply, for every 10 grams more a person ate, they increased their chances of getting the disease. The people that ate the most … [Read more...] about And the Genius Said….
Never Give Up. No Matter What “They” Tell You.
Thanks to Rita for suggesting I watch this amazing video. It is awesome on many levels. Have 5 minutes? Check it out. Beware, it may inspire you to start doing yoga (or any type of exercise) immediately. GO ARTHUR! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448 … [Read more...] about Never Give Up. No Matter What “They” Tell You.
Move, Lift, Repeat
It has been long discovered that engaging in aerobic exercise has numerous benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes. More recently we are learning that muscle-strengthening exercises such as yoga and weight-lifting, are also great ways to lower your diabetes risk. Combine the two and you lower your risk factor even more. Women who reported at least an hour a week of … [Read more...] about Move, Lift, Repeat
A Genuine Pain in the Butt….
If you struggle with hemorrhoids, constipation, or other digestive issues that give you daily problems, there are a few things you can do today that might make things a whole lot better immediately. Put a step stool in the bathroom and put your feet up on it while you do your business. You can learn more about how this works by googling squatty potty or looking it up on … [Read more...] about A Genuine Pain in the Butt….