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Suggestions to enhance exercise routines
You’ve been exercising diligently and it’s evident! Of late, however, it seems you’ve hit a plateau; often the result of the body becoming acclimated to expected routines. Changing your workout plans will help you to keep the body guessing so it does not get used to the routine. For example, implement sets of bodyweight exercises such as burpees, lunges, and crunches. This will burn energy and tone muscles. Skip the weight machines, and add some free weights. Instead of the treadmill, join a number of different exercise classes. Then, top it all off with the addition of free weights. Intervals When it comes to burning calories, interval workouts are very…
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Men’s health: Starting with the brain
Are you, like so many others, finding yourself getting a little lax in the memory department? If so, this is likely linked to the natural path of aging. The fact of the matter is that as we age, our brain capacity decreases due to the natural death of brain cells. However, exercise and fitness have been shown to help alleviate and, at times, even reverse the effects of cognitive decline. The two mechanisms behind the brain boost: Improvement of blood flow to the brain: Reduced blood flow can lead to starvation/ poor perfusion of the cells in the brain, causing “hypoxia” known as oxygen starvation. In the process, essential nutrients…
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Can I offer you some lemon water?
Why should you drink lemon water? It’s an excellent idea to consider adding lemon water to your daily self-care routine. Lemons contain vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into an 8 oz. glass or cup of water (lukewarm is recommended). Drink it first thing in the morning, and wait 15 to 30 minutes to have breakfast. This will ensure that you receive its full benefit. Here are three: 1. Detoxes your system The lemon drink helps to flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function. This, in turn, stimulates your liver. 2. Reduces inflammation. If you…
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More on your core…
I just read this Harvard Health article which serves as a nice follow-up to How’s your core.
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How’s your core?
Is it the abdomen or stomach? Polls reveal that when asked about their core, most people immediately think of their abs. But your core is actually composed of 6 groups of 29 muscles located in your upper thigh, lower back, and the sides and front of your stomach. Believe it or not, it’s possible to possess a strong core beneath layers of fat. While this piece of information is good to know, how can you tell if your core is weak or strong? If you experience frequent tightness and/or pain in your lower back, a weak core could be a part of the problem. Since core muscles also protect your…
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Calling all to be mindful of suicide awareness
While September is the designated month that we bullet suicide awareness and prevention, it is certainly a high alert matter to keep mindful all year long. In fact, the Center for Disease Control lists suicide as the 10th leading cause of death in the US. We’ve adopted the adage, “If you see something, say something,” as a deliverable we can perform towards advancing our country’s national security. This same adage can serve to intervene in an individual’s, a family’s, a community’s welfare. The National Suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 is a number that we should all keep handy. No one is immune and no one should feel ashamed to seek…
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Berries combat oxidative stress
Berries, which are known to pack vitamins A (Beta-Carotene), B complex, C, and E, also reduce inflammation (linked to the cause of all disease) and boost the immune system. Hailed for their antioxidant qualities, these vitamins provide a good line of defense against the effects of oxidative stress. Chronic diseases including certain cancers, diabetes, and heart disease can stem from oxidative stress. Here is a helpful Berry tip sheet provided by Berkley Wellness. What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress is essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. ~ Ananya Mandal,…
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Are you sleep deprived?
If you are one of the millions of people that are suffering from insomnia, here are some suggestions to make it less of a problem. While some choose prescription medications, they don’t always work and can have a big impact on your health. There are certainly other ways to combat sleeplessness. There are many causes of insomnia; hormonal imbalance and stress are two of the biggest culprits. 1. Loosen up! I’ll be the first to admit that this is easier said than done, but it is the first step to beating insomnia. We all have things to worry about, but you have to find a way to let those things…
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Happy Earth Day Starting Inside Your Home!
Is this a day that you pay attention to the fact that our nation is becoming more and more conscious of environmental concerns? In terms of household cleaning, baking soda, vinegar, and lemons are the DIY (Do it Yourself) go-to products. While these certainly work, the results are not typically without the requirement of extensive “elbow grease” This GetClean presentation shows you how you can obtain a thorough and cost effective clean that is safe and naturally green:
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A special message from Zenobia
Signs of Spring are in the air. In spite of some huge weather swings, around the country, leaves are budding and Robins are chirping. Another huge sign is the leap forward that most of our clocks will take this very weekend; Hawaii and Arizona excluded. This year’s Daylight Savings Time officially begins in the US at 2 am on Sunday, March 12th. While “Springing Forward” has never presented a particular highlight in my life, this year is different. Different because it’s a new start for me. Over the last two months, I’ve been missing in action, so to speak. Two of my loved ones, my mother and an uncle, encountered major…
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National Nutrition Month
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts a yearly campaign for National Nutrition Month in March. This year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” The idea behind this theme is that we should start with small changes, one day at a time. While eating healthy and well is huge and, in fact, key to one’s overall nutritional well-being, food alone may not be enough. If you want to feel better with more energy and vitality, lose weight, experience better digestion, or less stress, I invite you to place an order with the number 1 nutrition company in the United States, the Shaklee Corporation. Started 100 years ago, Shaklee is…