Category Archives: Exercise

Sagging Libido? Maybe It’s Time To Change

It is estimated that men loose up to 2 % of their testosterone, the libido producing hormone, every year past 40 and women also experience changes in estrogen and testosterone as they approach menopause.  So what’s the answer?  Who wants … Continue reading

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Some Quick Facts and Studies on the Benefits of Exercise

Millani & Colleagues from Ochsner Clinic followed 522 cardiac patients who exercised for 12 weeks of aerobic cardiovascular exercise for 50 minutes 3 times a week.  The results are as follows: -Physically fitter (cardiovascular fitness) -60% less likely to die … Continue reading

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Are You Exercising Yourself Into A Disease State?

There is a lot of conflicting data on exercise.  How much, how often and especially how intense.  Based upon 28 years of working clinically with a vast array of clients and the writings of many authors (Dr. Phillip Maffetone, Dr. … Continue reading

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Over Working & Under Exercising: A Prescription For Ill Health

Two research studies recently released confirm what anyone with common sense knows; sitting for long periods of time and over working at our job can have devastating effects on our physical and mental health. A Danish study published by the British … Continue reading

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Exercise and The Immune System

Multiple studies support that exercise in the Moderate Zone will modulate up the immune system.  Changes in musculo-skeletal, respiratory, cholesterol and blood pressure all indicate moderate exercise has a beneficial effect on our bodies. What recent studies now suggest is … Continue reading

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The Top 14 Things You Need To Know About Weight Loss

1.  Under Eating & Skipping Meals The adrenal hormone cortisol is stimulated which decreases thyroid function (sluggish metabolism) and  increases abdominal weight gain. 2.  Overeating Sugar in all forms Increases insulin which leads to weight gain. 3.  Estrogenic Foods (non-organic) … Continue reading

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Do You Want To End Obesity In Your Life Or Your Childrens?

This is a fundamental question.  What I have learned in 30 years of practice is that until a person has come to a place of committed willingness, very little will be accomplished toward healing and wellness. There is a pervasive … Continue reading

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It’s All About Balance

In our physical bodies balance is controlled by 3 systems: the visual system (eyes), the vestibular system (inner ears) and proprioception (combination of sensors in the skin, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments). Our ability to stand upright and move in … Continue reading

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The Top Ways You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer

Here’s the statistics from The National Cancer Institute Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results. 2009 -  766,130 men, 713,220 women diagnosed with cancer. What can you do today to reduce risk? 1.  Decrease body weight – Increase veggies, fruits & nuts … Continue reading

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Are You Addicted To T.V.?

What’s Excessive?  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics our children should be limited to no more than 1-2 hours a day!  Researchers have found that when children watch excessive t.v. they are at risk of depression, obesity and attention … Continue reading

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