It seems that lately a push is being promoted for individuals to get more exercise. This is fine, but what about those individuals who may be dealing with injuries of various types? This can indeed hamper one's workouts. Our bodies are so intelligent. They can tell us what we need and when we need it. We need … Continue reading Injury Can Stall Your Workouts
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Physical Activity and Brain Health
A large segment of today’s society does not obtain sufficient amounts of physical activity. Many tasks that the body performs today are accomplished while seated or with minimal to no movement. Physical activity is beneficial for good health in several ways. It maintains muscular tone and stimulates metabolism. It is also important for brain health … Continue reading Physical Activity and Brain Health
Be Well – Mental Grounding in the face of Conflict
Stay Grounded. Safeguard your energy. Be aware.
Aging can be a graceful process
The aging process cannot be halted but it can be curtailed.
Not breathing is not an option . . . .
Today was walking pranayama practice. Pranayama is the physical practice that develops the body’s ability to process O2 and prana (the ‘Breath of GOD’) for improved health and vitality. The act of breathing occurs on a minimally basic level in order to sustain life. However, breathing consciously increases the ability of the body’s ability to … Continue reading Not breathing is not an option . . . .
B.H.E.M. – Brain Health through Eating, Moving
The brain is an organ that requires care and attention. The passage of time is reflected in its’ waning performance. Memory, Reasoning, Fine motor skills, Balance - these are some of the functions that exhibit decline with age. However, with care, the brain can perform with youthful dexterity well into old age. Physical balance and … Continue reading B.H.E.M. – Brain Health through Eating, Moving
Healthy Bones – the body’s framework
Having healthy bones is tantamount to having a healthy skeleton.
Self Care . . . . . it is necessary.
We take care of everything except 'Self'. We exist in the mundane realm of self.
At Present (there is no Past or Future)
There is only the present. Smell it. Taste it. See it. Feel it. Hear it. Let it pass. It can only be grasped experientially. Human existence in the mundane world gives rise to perceptions of time as separate phases: past/present/future. As such, people can be influenced by past mistakes, future fears, past longings or future … Continue reading At Present (there is no Past or Future)
HIP EXTENSION – an accessory exercise
Hip extension is an important biomechanical function performed by the body. Among many motions requiring hip extension, the most crucial to human activity is maintaining and upright posture. Nearly all to and fro movements of the body involve some degree of hip extension. This action is linked to many of the everyday requirement and athletic … Continue reading HIP EXTENSION – an accessory exercise
Prolonged Sitting and Standing: Complications
The physical requirements for working in today’s society consists more and more of sitting or pretty much standing in one place. This lack of movement with respect to gravity, leads to minimization of venous blood flow from the legs to the heart. The static nature of most activities and occupations lends to the body’s susceptibility … Continue reading Prolonged Sitting and Standing: Complications
