Digital Dementia

The overstimulation of technology and a sedentary lifestyle are such problems
that adolescents now show non-Alzheimer’s, dementia-like symptoms.
Fortunately, the solution isn’t to get rid of technology, but learn healthier habits
while engaging with it.  
Find out more here…

https://digitaldementiasummit.com/?idev_id=24711

Offset the Negative Effects from Sitting

Did you know?

5+ hours of sedentary sitting is the health equivalent of smoking a pack and a quarter of cigarettes! (1)

We were never meant to sit for long periods of time. At work, driving, watching the game - all this sitting breaks down the body.  The consequences are many;

- Increases your risk of death from any cause by 50% (2)

- Increases your risk of cardiovascular disease or heart attacks by 125%

- Slows down your blood flow (3)

- Makes your hip flexors extremely tight (one of the common root causes of chronic back pain)

- Slows down your metabolism and make you burn 21% fewer calories than if you were standing up (4)

- Worsens your body’s ability to metabolize glucose and to handle carbs )increasing risks of diabetes). (5)

Other negative side effects include poor lymph flow, brain dysfunction, feeling sluggish, poor bone density, weak digestion, bad posture, swollen feet, etc….

If you sit a lot - you need to be smart.

As you know, my motto is “Use it or Lose It”.  In reality - MOTION IS LIFE.  

“When you take a movement break it doesn’t matter what you do, you can take a nice stroll down the hall,” said Dr Keith Diaz, an expert in behavioural medicine at Columbia University and co-author of a study on excess sitting.

Diaz noted such periods could be as short as a minute in duration. “It is about just adding up the activity across the day,” he said, adding that walking to a co-worker’s desk rather than speaking on the phone, or having walking meetings, were both ways in which sitting time could be reduced and activity boosted. 6

Another way of looking at is is to ask a simple question:

"How little will I sit?" Small movements have a big impact. Try some NonExercise Activity Thermogenesis.  Also known as NEAT try stretching, flexing your toes and calves, stretching, or even fidgeting in your chair. All of those movements require energy, and the calories add up, says Mayo Clinic researcher James Levine.  He also suggests that "The goal of sitting should be singular: to give our bodies a break from moving."

  

Offset the Negative Side Effects from Sitting by taking breaks every 30 minutes and Stretching.

The following stretches are designed to loosen tight hip flexors -that result from sitting too much…

Want to print a copy or save on your computer or smartdevice?  Click on the following link;

https://drive.google.com/file/d/179cpSgqMqkCHQ2oNw-htzLBSUBL2bY33/view?usp=sharing

Sources:

1. https://everydaygyaan.com/stand-because-sitting-will-kill-you/

2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005

3. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/how-sitting-down-all-day-affects-the-body_uk_5930184de4b0540ffc84d81c

4. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24532996

5. http://blogs.plos.org/obesitypanacea/2012/04/04/sitting-for-just-a-couple-hours-has-measurable-and-negative-health-impact/

6. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/14/sit-less-and-move-more-to-reduce-risk-of-early-death-study-says

Concerned about your health?

If you want to know what you NEED to know about Lyme, check out The Best of Chronic Lyme Disease (April 15-21): :Chronic Lyme Disease Summit

Food Nutrition & Your Health

At almost every corner, you’ll find passionate followers of keto, high carb, low carb, high fat, low fat, paleo, raw, vegan, gluten-free, and just about every other dietary approach under the sun.

If you ever feel confused, you’re not alone!  Fortunately, John and Ocean Robbins — bestselling authors and co-founders of Food Revolution Network are interviewing 24 of the most trusted food and health experts on the planet. Their goal is to cut through the confusion and give you scientifically grounded, credible insights you can apply right away to get powerful results for your health.

During this week-long online event, you’ll gain the latest insights on nutrition and health. And you’ll learn about foods that can enhance brain health, prevent cancer, and put you solidly on the path to increased joy, energy, and lasting wellness.

Sign up for this online event now, at no cost — it just might change your life!

Join the Food Revolution Summit (April 27 - May 5);

Food Revolution Summit

To your Health!

Doug

DYNABODY FITNESS CLASSES START APRIL 9th & 11th

The Dirty Dozen

Each year since 2004, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) comes out with their “Dirty Dozen”  a list of popular fruits and vegetables that are full of pesticide contamination, and, if you are concerned with your health (which I hope you should) –is best NOT to eat unless organic.

The "Dirty Dozen" includes:

1.      Strawberries (worst offender)

2.      Spinach  (next worst- had, on average, twice as much pesticide residue by weight than any other crop)

3.      Nectarines

4.      Apples

5.      Grapes

6.      Peaches

7.      Cherries

8.      Pears

9.      Tomatoes

10.  Celery

11.  Potatoes

12.  Sweet Bell Peppers  (including Hot peppers)

These produce should always be purchased organic.  Many local farms and markets use all organic practices but can’t afford the certification process – so check first before buying.

Don’t fret, not all produce needs to be organic.  Below is a list of produce you can buy conventionally.  If you can, go NonGMO on these;

1.      Avocados

2.      Pineapples

3.      Cabbage

4.      Onions

5.      Sweet peas frozen

6.      Asparagus

7.      Mangos

8.      Eggplant

9.      Honeydew Melon

10.  Kiwi

11.  Cantaloupe

12.  Cauliflower

13.  Broccoli

Reference:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/strawberries-top-2018-dirty-dozen-list-fruits-vegetables-pesticides-environmental-working-group/

Winter is Done!

Last class of the Winter session this Thursday.
Come on out for a great workout.
 Attend for Free!
6:30 pm
Strathmillan School (Small Gym)
339 Strathmillan School

Hope to see you there!

#1 Health Issue

Do you know what the #1 health issue is that most people in western cultures deal with on a regular basis?
It's an issue that's been shown to increase the risk of health problems like diabetes, cancer and heart disease...
It's also been shown to impact a person's ability to succeed financially and professionally.
And it can affect YOU and your emotional fulfillment at a deep level.
It's an extremely common issue, that you're likely dealing with right now, and new science is showing that the effects it has on you are far worse than you think.
So what is this issue?

It's chronic stress!

But there's a technique that has been scientifically proven to reduce the negative impact of these everyday emotions.  I'm talking in-the-lab, clinical tests that show that this technique works.
And a new video is sharing these results, what they mean for you, and how you can use this technique today to eliminate the stress, anxiety and overwhelm that is having a deep impact on your life, even when you're not aware of it.

Check it out here:
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