When someone mentions weight-loss options, Chinese herbs probably aren’t top of mind. But if you see someone full of energy, with glowing skin and a fit body, they probably have a balanced lifestyle—and Chinese herbs are a great way to support that. Knowing Yin and Yang The ancient idea of yin and yang refers to…
Back Yard Workout for Spring and Summer
Time to get up and start my day. But wait a minute, my whole body is sore. What have I done to myself? I feel as if I have spent hours at the gym. No, yesterday was a warm and pleasant day, so I worked in my garden, mostly clearing out weeds and dead leaves…
How Older Adults Can Get Started With Exercise
Deciding to become physically active can be one of the best things you can do for your health. Exercise and physical activity are not only great for your mental and physical health, but they can help keep you independent as you age. Now, let’s talk about getting started. How Much Activity Do Older Adults Need?…
Why Sugar Most Dangerous Food for the Immune System and How to Cut It
Known as “the sweetest killer” and “a poison more addictive than drugs”, sugar is consumed by everyone. According to Dr. Heather Moday, an American immunologist, during the Covid-19 pandemic, sugar is the worst food for your immune system. What Exactly Is Sugar? Sugar is a food that everyone is very familiar with, and it’s ubiquitous…
The Good and Bad of Sugars
Known as “the sweetest killer” and “a poison more addictive than drugs”, sugar is consumed by everyone. According to Dr. Heather Moday, an American immunologist, during the Covid-19 pandemic, sugar is the worst food for your immune system. What Exactly Is Sugar? Sugar is a food that everyone is very familiar with, and it’s ubiquitous…
The Secret to Healthy and Fit Elder Years
You find a lot of machine metaphors when trying to understand how the human body works. Fuel is compared to food, for example, or an engine is compared to our digestive process. Computer circuitry is said to be like our nervous system. And just like mechanical parts, body parts are said to wear out with…
6 Movements to Help You Undo Harm Done by Sedentary Behavior
Sedentary behavior may impact people’s life expectancy in negative ways. Many studies have found that sedentary behavior increases the incidence of fatal diseases. In addition to reducing sitting time, there are six movements to stretch the stiff body, strengthen muscle strength, and reduce the damage done by sedentary behavior. Sedentary behavior increases the risk of…
How Do I Improve My Motivation to Exercise When I Really Hate It?
We’ve all heard those people who say “running gives you a high” or “exercise is addictive,” but for many of us, it’s hard to love exercise. Some might even say they hate it, dread it, or the thought of going to the gym gives them anxiety. Why do some of us hate exercise? And how…
Varied Strength Training Doesn’t Boost Muscle Growth
Varied strength training has a positive effect on developing strength, but not on muscle growth, a new study finds. For years, the word around gyms has been that to put on muscle, you need to vary your training with regards to weight, repetitions, and exercises. But the new findings show that so-called “periodized strength-training”—where training…
Thoughts on Abstinence & Celibacy
April 28, 2022
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I keep getting asked about this, so I give my answer in this video. To summarize, I don’t really have an opinion on whether or not people should experiment with abstinence. It’s entirely up to the individual. However, I HAVE noticed that people approach it in different ways, some with much more success than others….
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