Magnets? …And health?
I don’t have to tell you twice that diet and exercise play absolutely critical roles in your health and well-being. But here’s something most people DON”T know: that certain types of magnets have been proven – time and time again – to be incredibly effective at healing and revitalizing the body!
Actually, let’s take a look at a handful of the documented, proven benefits of magnetism that most people have absolutely no idea about:
=> Neural Regeneration
=> Quickened Healing of Fractures
=> Assistance With Joints and Rotator Cuffs
=> Nerve Vitality
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Over the last two weeks together, we’ve explored two of the most critical aspects of longevity and anti-aging: having a reason to live (with your close relationships, purpose and passion in life) and eating a healthy, balanced diet full of bright, colorful fruits and vegetables (with all kinds of nutrients that help keep you and your skin looking young and vibrant). One of the most well-known success principles is the 80/20 principle – the principle being that 80% of your results stem from just 20% of your actions – clearly making those actions the most effective ones available to you. When you take this to heart and start looking for those 20% of activities that lead to 80%+ of your results, you start seeing results…period.
What single practice do you think could lead to massive results in health, fitness and energy levels – with very little time commitment?
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You guessed it: it’s that time of year again (for those of us here in the US). December, when things start getting a little colder outside and we find ourselves spending more and more of our time inside. There’s no problem with this in and of itself, but it does mean that we need to find more ways to start getting active, keeping up both our personal energy levels and our immune systems. The best way? Get moving! Here are 3 quick reasons to start getting in motion with a new personal fitness ritual or routine:
3) Longevity & Vitality
Multiple long-term studies have shown that those who exercise and enjoy an active lifestyle can expect to live a few more healthier years than their less-active peers (one study averages at about 3.5 extra years). How much would you treasure those few extra years of life? The ability to enjoy quality time with your grandchildren and pursue your passions? It’s absolutely worth it, but that may only motivate the long-term thinkers out there. Here are the other 2 reasons, with much more tangible effects: Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re new to the concept of green smoothies, then you’re in for a treat. If you’re already familiar with them, then I’d love to hear your take on this post – as well as your personal favorites. If you’ve been around me for any length of time, you’ve probably seen me down at least a few “green smoothies”. What are these wild green drinks and why on earth would you want to drink one?
Green smoothies are fruit smoothies with added greens…blended in. It almost sounds outrageous until you get ahold of one and experience it firsthand. The truth is, green smoothies actually taste just like fruit smoothies, but deliver an unparalleled level of nutrition and personal energy for your day.
This morning is the perfect example: I woke up and relaxed to a tall glass of water first thing, and then made my way downstairs to the home gym setup for an amazing budokan workout (a vigorous blend of yoga, martial arts and meditation). The best post-workout meal? Read the rest of this entry »
You know those times where you just feel more tired and run down in the late afternoon? What if you started studying the clock of your own personal energy? If you knew when you’d naturally be at your peak energy levels and when you’d be feeling less optimistic? There’s a lot to be said for understanding your body’s energy clock – and taking full advantage of it!
According to Robert E. Thayer, Ph.D., an active mood scientist and professor of psychology at California State University, Long Beach, the cycle looks something like this: we wake up relatively low on energy, peak in the late morning (11-1pm), drop off in the afternoon (3-5pm) Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by John Brackett | Posted in Strength / Conditioning | Posted on 23-08-2009
You may be wondering what a 27-minute workout routine has to do with the levels of cortisol and HGH in our bodies, and especially with the amount of stress you experience in your life. You probably know that a great exercise routine, whether at home or in the gym, has amazing effects on stress levels. But I have a question to ask: have you ever really looked deeper?
When we start truly diving into strength and conditioning, we find that there’s a whole world of fascinating information out there…most of which doesn’t help anyone besides a small percentage of the population. Men read the bodybuilding magazines for steroid routines, and somehow end up believing they need supplements just to gain muscle! Through enough repetition and advertising, many people have come to an intersection where they feel pulled to buy things that are truly not in their best interest. That’s why I’m writing this today- and I’m speaking directly to both sexes here too!
Most people have heard of HGH, or human growth hormone. Countless double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have shown increases in HGH to be responsible for such benefits as increased lean muscle tissue, burning of excess abdominal fat, increased physical strength, higher libido, sounder sleep, more energy, and a much higher perspective and healthy outlook on life. Read the rest of this entry »
