To create a balanced, healthy lifestyle you need a game plan. by Shelly Aristizabal
Know There are Five Parts to Good Health:
1. Sleep – Your battery charger! Just like your cell phone needs to be recharged each night, so does your body! Getting the optimal number of hours of sleep for you to feel rested, allows your mind and body to recover, re- pair, and refresh. Sleep deficits cause huge hormonal imbalances and directly affect your metabolism, mood, focus, and energy. 2. Nutrition – Your body is a “refuel as you go” machine! Your body’s engine requires calories as fuel for energy. Just as the oc- tane levels in gas vary, so does the quality of calories you consume. If you want your body to run efficiently and to be fast and powerful, you need to feed it premium fuel. 3. Exercise – Time to burn fat! Sleep and nutrition are used to create balance and release stored fat; exercise is used to burn up the fat, strengthen muscle and speed metabolism. Fat is burned in muscle. 4. Supplements – The foundation of a bal- anced nutrition program is whole food, and in this day and age it is very challenging to get all the body’s essential nutrition by diet alone. A good quality supplement will ensure you get the correct amount of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to meet your specific health needs. 5. Water – Probably the most underesti- mated essential nutrient. Water is a core component in your overall health. Your body is made up of approximately 60-70 percent water. You can survive up to 5 weeks without food; however, on average you can only last 5 days with- out water. The more water you drink— the better!
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You have probably seen them practic- ing in the park or on the beach. Slow moving Tai Chi is fast becoming a fa- vorite of those interested in an effec- tive way of restoring and maintaining natural health. Tai Chi means “grand ultimate box-
ing’ and is the generic name for the soft or internal martial art. Originated over 800 years ago, people of all ages can learn and benefit from the gentle turning and stretching movements of Tai Chi. It is a self-regulated form of ex- ercise that lends itself to the needs of all ages and health conditions. The full set of gentle movements
exercises the whole physiology and, with regular practice, Tai Chi reaches deep inside the body to benefit the tendons, joints spine, connective tis- sue, and internal organs. This effective form of holistic health improves circu- lation, balance, and posture and in- creases strength and flexibility. Tai Chi can offer an improved quality of life for people dealing with a wide range of health problems such as poor circula- tion, high blood pressure, arthritis,
by Arleen Showalter
back pain, respiratory problems, di- gestive disorders, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia. Some Tai Chi centers even offer spe- cialized classes which enable people with chronic illnesses to incorporate the art of Tai Chi into their recovery as a complementary therapy. At the spiritual and mental level,
Tai Chi is a method of quieting the heart and developing an attitude of calm, compassion, and reduced stress. It restores the peace of mind that is often lost through all the desires and anxieties of daily life. Giving in to following the Tai Chi leader, rather than learning and performing, reduces self- centeredness during practice and daily life. Tai Chi can benefit people of all
ages and is more than just a set of movements. It encompasses practical wisdom for living, drawing upon the richness of Chinese culture, and brings together the workings of human physiology, internal circulation, and spiritual training. Give it a try!
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