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2024-03-19T04:49:20+01:00text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netHow Much Should You Exercise?
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12-29-21 Exercise helps to prevent disease and prolong life. The Copenhagen City Heart Study found that those who exercised 2.6 to 4.5 hours per week were 40 percent less likely to die over the next 25 years than the less active people (Mayo Clinic Proceedings, August 17, 2021). Participants were 8697 healthy adults who recorded their time in leisure-time sports activities such as tennis, cycling, swimming, jogging, calisthenics, health club activities and weightlifting.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netA prescription you can afford: A 30-minute walk every day can reduce your blood pressure as much as a pill
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Even the slightest brush with high blood pressure can be enough to scare many people into taking blood pressure medication. After all, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and raise your risk of heart attack or stroke. However, researchers have found an even better way to get your blood pressure under control, and it’s something you can start right now without a visit to your doctor. Just half an hour of exercise each morning can be just as effective at lowering your blood pressure for the remainder of the day as medication. This is according to a study carried out by researchers from the University of Western Australia in Perth and published in the journal Hypertension.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netTake a walk, but just for a bit: Research shows that it helps with creativity, problem-solving
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5-7-19 Whenever you go on a short walk before working on a tough problem, you use the same creativity-boosting technique Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, and other geniuses used during their heyday. A recent study showed that walking plays an important role in getting the creative juices flowing and coming up with impressive solutions to problems. Researchers from Stanford University noted that many geniuses in human history made it a habit to walk before tackling difficult problems. Some of them, like Einstein and Jobs, even worked on their problems during their walks. As part of their experiment, researchers asked some participants to either sit down or walk on a treadmill while facing a blank wall indoors.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netResearch shows exercise helps keep cancer in remission
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7-11-18 A study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine has revealed that cancer survivors (CS) may gain significant benefits from undergoing physical activity (PA). However, the optimal dose of physical activity remains unclear due to a variety of reasons including types of cancer, illness stages and treatments, low cardiorespiratory fitness and physical inactivity. In line with this, a team of researchers enrolled 152 inactive CS in order to identify and develop exercise prescription guidelines for the patient population. The scientists then instructed the patients to perform a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). Data on the patients’ peak oxygen uptake, ventilatory threshold, and respiratory compensation point were used to identify three exercise intensity zones to create exercise intensity classification guidelines for CS.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netEven simple household chores can counteract the health effects of long sedentary periods
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5-3-18 No time to work out? Do household chores instead. A study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise found that even light activities that involves standing, such as folding laundry and washing the dishes, can help reverse the adverse effects of long sedentary periods. In the study, a team of researchers fromWestern State Colorado Universitydetermined the optimal frequency, intensity, and length of time spent moving to boost cardiometabolic health among middle-age and older adults. In the study, 13 adults who had at least one cardiometabolic disorder, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugar, took part in the study. They participated in exercise programs and took a one-week break in between each program, during which they went back to their normal lifestyles.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netResearchers find just 7 minutes of exercise a day can prevent loss of mobility in the elderly
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12-15-16 Seven minutes may not seem like much, yet it can mean a world of difference to the elderly. According to a study led by University of Florida researchers, seven minutes of exercise a day – or 48 minutes of exercise a week – can enhance the physical function of senior citizens. More than that, a mere seven minutes of exercise daily can even prevent major mobility disabilities. “That journey from nothing to a few minutes of moderate exercise daily actually bridges a chasm. There is a huge difference between doing nothing and doing just a little,” stated Dr.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netNew study has found exercise to be the best way to prevent falls among elderly [Updated May 25, 2018]
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text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netCONFIRMED: Desk jobs and lots of daily sitting lead to an early grave
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9-15-17 As technology advances, more workers are becoming electronically chained to their desks for several hours per day, and that sedentary work life is taking its toll, according to new research confirming earlier studies indicating lengthy sitting at work can lead to an early grave. As reported by The Washington Times, a new study by researchers from Columbia University builds on previous research and adds to an ever-growing body of evidence that our modern workplace and lifestyle is killing us sooner, even if we take time during the week to exercise regularly. The evidence seems to indicate that no matter our race, gender, sex, or other demographic factors, the results are the same — long periods of uninterrupted sitting is just not healthy. Leader of the largest study of its kind thus far, which was conducted at Columbia’s Exercise Testing Laboratory, Dr. Keith Diaz said what surprised him most about his team’s findings wasn’t the accumulated hours of sitting throughout the day, but that people sitting uninterrupted for far shorter periods — even 60 to 90 minutes — lead to shorter lifespans on average.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.net15 Health Benefits of Barefoot Running Shoes, According to Science (+8 Tips for Beginners)
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5-6-17 Pin With all the debate out there on whether barefoot running is actually beneficial, we decided to dig into the hard science. Research evidence shows that running shoeless does come with a number of benefits, from injury recovery to boosts in emotion. The problem with running barefoot, especially to those who have never done it before, is that running without shoes can be hazardous to your feet due to unknown and potentially dangerous substances on the ground, such as broken glass and pointed rocks. To prevent these issues while still enjoying the benefits of shoeless running, barefoot shoes were created. These shoes were meant to simulate the feeling of being or running barefoot without the high possibility of getting hurt.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netStudy: Consider Racket Sports and Swimming to Help You Live Longer [Updated 7-18-19]
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text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netDoctor Broke Law to Create Better Nursing Homes and Death Rates Plummeted
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Sept. 7, 2016 Once upon a time, in the early 1990s, a young upstate New York doctor transitioned from his career as a busy ER doctor to directing a humble nursing home. Even 25 years ago, aging was becoming seen as becoming more “useless” in society especially as depicted in media. Nursing homes were, and the majority still are – a bleak dead end. No frills, terrible food and entertainment, with nothing to look forward to each day in what are supposed to be a person’s golden years.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netLeading sedentary lifestyle just as deadly as smoking, say researchers
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July 30kk 2016 (NaturalNews) If you think of dangerous jobs, chances are things like mining, skyscraper construction, and fighting fires may come to mind. However, a team of international experts found that working on a computer in an office all day can be just as deadly as smoking. Given the nature of our work environments, there is often not much we can do to improve the situation. Many people don't have any other choice than to sit still and stare at a screen for 8 hours a day. On top of that, most of us come home after work and watch television.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netAutophagy — How Your Body Detoxifies and Repairs Itself
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March 11, 2015 While there are many different ways to rid your body of accumulated toxins, from detoxifying foods and chemical and/or natural detox agents to saunas, a biological process known as autophagy plays a key role. The term autophagy means “self-eating,” and refers to the processes by which your body cleans out various debris, including toxins, and recycles damaged cell components. The video above provides a more in-depth biochemical review of the autophagy processes involved in health and disease. As explained in layman’s terms by Greatist:1 “Your cells create membranes that hunt out scraps of dead, diseased, or worn-out cells; gobble them up; strip ’em for parts; and use the resulting molecules for energy or to make new cell parts.” Dr.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.net5 Movements That Reveal Your Fitness Weaknesses
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text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netBreathing to Live Longer
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text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netOne-third of people over 90 can retain and recall new info just as well as young people
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Jan. 30, 2016 (NaturalNews) Growing older isn't exactly something we look forward to. But fortunately, there are some things we can do to keep our brains sharp as we enter into our senior years. Keep Your Brain Young, written by Guy McKhann and Marilyn Albert, examines memory function in the elderly, as well as techniques for maintaining optimal brain power. The following is a snippet from the book: Memory changes with age In middle age many people start to notice that their memory seems to be slipping a bit.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netBack Pain - Treatments ---What Works and What Doesn't
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Dec. 11, 2015 Back pain is perhaps one of the most common health complaints across the globe. Worldwide, 1 in 10 people suffer from lower back pain, and it's the No. 1 cause of job disability. Seventy-five to 80 percent of back pain cases do resolve within two to four weeks,1 with or without treatment.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netThe Dangers of Sleeping Too Much
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Dec. 10, 2015 Sleep is such an important part of your overall health that no amount of healthful food and exercise can counteract the ill effects of poor sleeping habits. Researchers have linked poor sleep to a number of ailments, from short-term memory loss and behavioral problems, to weight gain, diabetes, and even increased risk of cancer, just to mention a few. Yet while most of the literature emphasizes the ramifications of insufficient sleep, research shows too much sleep isn’t good either.1 Studies have linked excessive sleep to health risks ranging from depression to an increased risk for stroke, just to name a few.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netThe Hidden Health Dangers of Sleep Apnea
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text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netFrom a Wheelchair to Walking Death Valley—One Adventurer’s Incredible Comeback
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July 7, 2015 The sun’s welcome front was advancing, spilling into each successive crack in the dry lake bed until it reached Aaron, still cinched up in his sleeping bag. This was the dawning of day two in the Mojave Desert. Sixteen years ago Aaron had a motocross accident that left him paralyzed, never again would he experience adventure other than from the seat of a power wheelchair. The doctor’s said he had a one-in-a-million chance of ever feeding himself again let alone walking. Yet here he was, eyes squinting away sleep, and a pair of walking boots sitting neatly at the foot of his cot.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netIs CrossFit Safe?
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May 22, 2015 CrossFit, created by Greg Glassman, is an intense strength and conditioning program involving perpetually changing and challenging intervals of aerobics, body weight exercises, gymnastics, and Olympic weight lifting. It's a workout that Glassman says will "deliver you to your genetic potential." CrossFit is one of the most extreme forms of exercise out there, and I advise using caution if you decide to try it, as doing it incorrectly can easily lead to injury. Glassman has over 90 lawyers defending the CrossFit brand, and that includes a lawsuit against researchers who reported some of the participants dropped out of the CrossFit study due to injuries. Clearly, extreme sport has risks, and the nature of CrossFit can heighten the risk of injury if you're not taught correctly from the start, or fail to heed your own limits.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netKey Strategies for Optimizing Your Sleep
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May 21, 2015 Are you tired of being tired? If you feel sleepy during the day, there’s a good chance you need to get more sleep or better quality sleep. Even if you think you can “get by” on five or six hours a night, your body is not easily fooled. Poor sleep impacts virtually every aspect of your health. Your sleep-wake cycle actually drives biological activity at the cellular level, so circadian disruptions tend to ripple out through your entire body. This explains why many studies clearly show that poor quality sleep has been linked to everything from weight gain to cancer to premature aging.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netFeds Spend $471,770 Observing Pregnant Women Walking Around
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May 11, 2015 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is spending nearly half a million dollars for a study that will observe pregnant women as they walk. The project, being conducted by Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I., is researching how a “gentle” workout regiment of light walking can help pregnant women not be depressed. “The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists strongly recommends regular physical activity throughout pregnancy, yet, in practice, many pregnant women are unsure of how to safely adhere to this recommendation,” a grant for the project states.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netSurprising Benefits Of Naps
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Naps have gotten a bad rap. But it turns out that naps offer many health benefits. And if you're not taking advantage of naps, you could be causing yourself to miss out on things like improved learning and creativity as well as a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Plus, as an added benefit, naps can improve your mood. So read on and I'll share with you both the benefits of naps and how you can take naps to meet your individualized needs.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netExercise—an Important Component of Cancer Treatment and Dementia Prevention
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April 9, 2015 When you think of reducing your risk of devastating diseases such as dementia and cancer, is exercise at the top of your list? If it isn’t, you may want to reconsider. Compelling evidence suggests exercise can not only help slash your risk of cancer, it also helps cancer patients recuperate faster, and diminishes your risk of cancer recurrence. There’s also plenty of research demonstrating that exercise benefits your brain as much as it does your body, and with rates of dementia rising precipitously, this is another significant reason to make sure you stay more active, regardless of your age. Middle-Age Fitness Cuts Men’s Cancer Risk One of the benefits of exercise is that it decreases your insulin resistance, and this is a profoundly effective strategy to reduce your cancer risk. This creates a low sugar environment that discourages the growth and spread of cancer cells.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netLack of Sleep Promotes Alzheimer’s by Preventing Critical Detoxification
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April 2, 2015 Sleep disturbances are endemic in the US, where nearly 40 percent of adults report unintentionally falling asleep during the day in the past month, and five percent report nodding off while driving.1 Forty-five percent of teens also don't get enough sleep on school nights and 25 percent report falling asleep in class at least once a week. Lack of sleep has ramifications that go far beyond not feeling fully awake and refreshed during the day. There's a price to pay in terms of health, both short- and long-term. A number of studies have linked poor sleep or lack of sleep to an increased risk of Alzheimer's for example, and one of the reasons for this has to do with the fact that your brain's waste removal system only operates during deep sleep.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netWHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU'RENOT MOVING, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
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Feb. j20, 2015 Evidence shows that prolonged sitting is devastating your health. It actively promotes dozens of chronic diseases, which includes becoming overweight and type 2 diabetes, even if you're very fit. Studies looking at life in agriculture environments show that people in agrarian villages sit for about three hours a day. Meanwhile, the average American office worker can sit for 13 to 15 hours a day, and research shows that vigorous exercise cannot counteract the adverse effects of this prolonged sitting.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netDocumentary Film Explores the Enormous Price We Pay for Ignoring the Need for Sleep
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Jan. 17, 2015 According to the documentary, Sleepless in America, coproduced by the National Geographic Channel, 40 percent of Americans are sleep deprived. Many get less than five hours of sleep per night. Percentage-wise, adolescents are among the most sleep deprived. The consequences are dire, not just for the individual who isn’t getting enough rest, but for those around them as well.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netCan Exercise Be Replaced with a Supplement?
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text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netThe Pros and Cons of Free Weights versus Resistance Machines
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Dec. 12, 2014 Regardless of your age or gender, you’d be wise to incorporate some form of strength training into your fitness regimen. And it actually gets even more important the older you get. With good muscle tone, you’ll be better able to perform everyday activities like climbing stairs and getting out of a chair, as you age. Strength training also benefits your: Body composition and gene expression Blood glucose control and blood lipids Blood pressure Bone density Cardiorespiratory fitness and aerobic capacity The fitness industry divides exercise into two categories: anaerobic and aerobic.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netDo You Make These 5 Kettlebell Mistakes?
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Oct. 31, 2014 Use of kettlebells as a fitness tool goes back to the 1700s, when Russian strong-men began using them during training. A kettlebell consist of a cast-iron ball and handle, and kettlebell exercises involve movements that throw off your center of gravity, forcing you to use multiple muscle groups, including your core, to maintain your balance. Kettlebell workouts not only help improve your aerobic capacity, it's also an anaerobic workout, which is important for your cardiovascular system as well as for building strength, speed, and muscle mass. Research has also shown that kettlebell workouts send calorie burning into overdrive.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netAre Your Bacteria Jet-lagged?
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Oct. 27, 2014 Life on Earth is intimately connected to the natural cycles of light and dark that make up a 24-hour day. For plants, animals, and even bacteria, these circadian rhythms control many biological functions. Humans can overrule their body clocks, but at a price: People whose circadian rhythms are regularly disrupted—by frequent jet lag or shift work, for example—are more vulnerable to diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. There are various theories to explain these associations, and researchers now have a new player to consider: the bacteria that live in the digestive tract.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netStrength Training Can Boost Your Long-Term Memory and Lower Your Risk of Dementia
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Oct. 22, 2014 (PLEASE SCROLL DOWN) * * * * * * * * * * * * Photo Credit Photo illustrations by Zachary Scott for The New York Times. Hair and Makeup: Bruce Spaulding Fuller, Aimee Macabeo, Stephanie Daniel. Wardobe: Gillean McLeod. Set and Props: Patrick Muller.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netWalking More May Be Key for a Longer, Healthier Life
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Oct. 17, 2014 The more time you spend sitting, the shorter and less healthy your life will tend to be—that’s the new consensus among researchers. Even the World Health Organization (WHO) now lists inactivity as the fourth biggest killer of adults worldwide, responsible for nine percent of premature deaths.1 In fact, the medical literature now contains over 10,000 studies showing that frequent, prolonged sitting—at work, commuting, and watching TV at night—significantly impacts your cardiovascular and metabolic function. For example, one 2012 meta-analysis2 found that those who sat for the longest periods of time on a daily basis were twice as likely to have diabetes or heart disease, compared to those who sat the least.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netMajority of Adults Need More Muscle Strengthening Exercise
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Sept. 28, 2014 Is it possible to be incredibly fit yet still be at high risk of premature death and disability due to inactivity? Startling as that may sound, mounting research says, yes, as does Dr. James Levine, author of the book Get Up!: Why Your Chair Is Killing You and What You Can Do About It. Dr. Levine is co-director of the Mayo Clinic and the Arizona State University Obesity Initiative, and he’s also the inventor of the treadmill desk.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netLack of Sleep May Lead to Brain Shrinkage
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Sept. 18, 2014 Recent studies show poor sleeping habits cause both brain damage and brain shrinkage, and may even accelerate onset of Alzheimer’s disease.1 Previous research published in the journal Science2 revealed that your brain removes toxic waste during sleep through what has been dubbed “the glymphatic system.”3, 4, 5 This system becomes active during sleep, thereby allowing your brain to clear out toxins and harmful proteins. Sleep is also necessary for maintaining metabolic homeostasis in your brain.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netHOW TO PERFORM A FULL-BODY WORKOUT USING A PAIR OF DUMBBELLS
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Aug. 29,, 2014 I believe that strength training is an integral part of a well-rounded exercise program and most experts recommend them for people of all ages, including children and seniors. Using a pair of dumbbells and/or kettlebells is an excellent way to perform a broad range of exercises that will help you build muscle mass, while improving your cardiovascular health and strengthening your body from head to toe. Unfortunately, many ignore weight training when devising their exercise plan, thinking they don't want to "bulk up." But gaining more muscle through resistance exercises has many benefits, from firing up your metabolism to losing excess fat and maintaining healthy bone and muscle mass as you age.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netFour Yoga Poses to Help Detoxify the Liver
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Jul 25, 2014 theunhivedmind 0 Comments 4 Yoga Poses to Help Detoxify the Liver by Christina Sarich July 25th, 2014 http://naturalsociety.com/4-yoga-poses-detox-liver/ How healthy is your liver? Sitting just to the right of the stomach, your liver is the body’s largest gland used for detoxification. It is responsible for purifying blood and creating bile, which helps your body to digest fats. Without a properly functioning liver, you can become over-encumbered with toxins and pesticide residues that cannot find an exit, only to recirculate into your blood. The liver is also responsible for breaking down alcohol, drugs (including antibiotics and pharmaceutical meds), and hormones, as well as converting stored sugar into glucose.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netTighten your belly fat - the five most effective exercises
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June 29, 2014 (NaturalNews) The warm weather is here, and if you're like most people, that means you're hoping for a not-too-difficult way to shed some pounds and tighten your belly fat. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to get a better-looking belly without the need for costly equipment or heavy weights -- and you can do these exercises in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Here's the skinny: When you tighten your belly fat, what you're really doing is tightening your abdominal muscles while shedding the fat that's on top of them. It's that fat that's loose and jiggly, and unless you get rid of excess fat, you'll never be able to see those tight, toned abs underneath. Ab exercises offer benefits beyond the way that your belly looks: Getting stronger abs can help reduce back pain and strain and even help reduce fatigue.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netDo You Exercise Enough to Protect Your Health?
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March 21, 2014 I've recently started writing more about the health benefits of proper posture. Its benefits go FAR beyond looks; your posture has a tremendous impact on chronic pain, and in all likelihood contributes a great deal to the biological harm associated with prolonged sitting. Posture and proper body mechanics is equally important when you're moving about. Simply walking has been found to have significant health benefits, including the reduction of severe attacks associated with lung disease, and a reduced risk of stroke—both of which I'll discuss in a moment. Walking correctly can only add to such benefits.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netAppropriate Exercise May Be Essential for Treatment of Back Pain
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Jan. 31, 2014 Back pain accounts for an estimated 10 percent of all primary care doctors visits each year, costing Americans as much as $86 billion annually.1 According to recent studies, much of this treatment is unnecessary, and ultimately fails to address the problem. When it comes to back pain, less treatment can actually be more beneficial in the long run. As noted in the featured article by NPR:2 "There's evidence that many standard treatments for back pain — surgery, spinal injections and painkillers — are often ineffective and can even worsen and prolong the problem.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netYour Desk Job is Out to Kill You
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FW: Jan. 31, 2014 “Sitting is the new smoking.” That’s the line going around the Internet. It sounds silly, but it doesn’t matter whether you sit all day at work or come home and sit around all evening … it turns out that research shows sitting for most of your day is rough on your health. The High Cost of Being Sedentary First, scientists research something they call “recreational” sitting.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netProper Body Mechanics Is Crucial In and Outside the Gym, Especially During CrossFit and Other Extreme Forms of Exercise
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Jan. 19, 2014 While it may not be immediately obvious as to why, light is actually crucial to your health. I've always believed that you could have the ideal lifestyle with respect to the food you're eating, the water you're drinking, and exercise, but if you don't sleep well, you're just not going to be optimally healthy. Poor sleep inevitably leads to health problems. Maintaining a natural rhythm of exposure to daylight, and darkness at night, is an essential component of sleeping well.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netDoctors Prescribe Exercise as 'Best Preventive Drug'
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Jan. 10, 2014 One of the key health benefits of exercise is that it helps normalize your glucose, insulin, and leptin levels by optimizing insulin and leptin receptor sensitivity. This is perhaps the most important factor for optimizing your overall health and preventing chronic disease, and may explain why exercise is such a potent preventive medicine. In fact, researchers recently suggested that exercise is "the best preventive drug" for many common ailments, from psychiatric disorders to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.1 According to Jordan Metzl, a sports-medicine physician at New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery and author of The Exercise Cure: "Exercise is the best preventive drug we have, and everybody needs to take that medicine.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netMouth Breathing During Exercise May Increase Your Risk for Asthma and Cardiac Problems
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Dec. 27, 2013 One of the most basic requirements for an effective exercise session is good oxygenation of your muscles and organs. You can actually control how well your tissues are being oxygenated by how you breathe. But if you’re like most people, you take your breathing for granted. After all, it’s so automatic! You may not realize that there is an optimal way to breathe to increase body oxygenation and improve your health.text/html1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00http://www.fourwinds10.netSleep Is Critical for Brain Detoxification, Groundbreaking Research Finds
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Oct. 31, 2013 Scientists have long tried to tease out the purpose of sleep, and countless studies have concluded that sleep is deeply interconnected with your health in a myriad of ways. As just one example, previous research has found that sleep deprivation has the same effect on your immune system as physical stress or illness.1 Quite simply, even if you do everything else right, if you don’t sleep enough, your health and well-being will still suffer. You may even die prematurely, should poor sleep plague you long-term.