Cardiovascular exercise is any exercise that raises your heart rate. One myth in today’s fitness world is that increasing cardio can only be achieved through lengthy steady state activities such as running or using an elliptical machine for extended periods of time. If you ONLY run or use the elliptical in that slow, steady state, you are ignoring your anaerobic system. You could run faster for short bouts to access this system or you could do some metabolic resistance training. It’s a more efficient and effective way to target both your anaerobic and aerobic systems and you can challenge all of your muscles, not just those in your lower body. Using your preferred method of resistance (weights, bands, bodyweight) will target both systems and increase metabolic conditioning in a fraction of the time compared to the traditional “cardio” methods.
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The Five Love Languages
What’s Your Love Language?
Dr. Gary Chapman’s #1 best-selling book The Five Love Languages presents an insightful look at how to better understand each other to help our relationships grow. Whether it’s a relationship between married or dating couples, friends and coworkers, or children and parents, The Five Love Languages showcases the different ways we all give and receive love, and teaches us how we can best communicate this love. Dr. Chapman’s proven approach has transformed millions of relationships around the world and can help you develop deeper intimacy in your own relationships in practical and powerful ways.
5 Healthy Eating Tips
5 Healthy Eating tips by Dr. Joanne Dawe, ND • Making tomato sauce? Add in diced carrots, celery, onion, peppers and zucchini • Making smoothies? Add in avocado, spinach/lettuce/kale blend; cucumbers • Making soup? Great to add a sink load of veggies – blend them up to add thickness and hide them. Also a great medium for anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric and ginger • Potato lover? Making mashed potatoes by using half cauliflower or sweet potatoes • Spices and Herbs? Rosemary for liver, garlic for heart and anti-microbial, cinnamon for blood sugar, thyme for immune system and respiratory health, sage for memory, parsley and cilantro for digestive support. www.choicenutrition.ca
Words to Live By
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent van Gogh
New Year, New Opportunities
With all of the gatherings, parties, and festivities happening over the holidays, being single can feel frustrating when you’re surrounded by happy couples. But with a new year comes new opportunities to make a connection. Everyone is looking to start fresh with the coming of the new year, whether it be getting their health back on track, making a change in their career, or finding someone special to share their time with. Be open and optimistic when it comes to love in the new year, and consider working with a professional matchmaker to get the results you want.
Book Review: Spiritual Direction
Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith. by Henri J. M. Nouwen. Beloved author, priest, and internationally recognized spiritual master, counselor, and guide—offers gentle wisdom for universal questions of the spiritual life: Who am I? Where have I been and where am I going? Who is God for me? Where do I belong? How can I be of service? As a priest, pastor, and professor of spirituality Nouwen offers spiritual direction in a book of profound wisdom for living a deep spiritual life.
GemWater for Fitness
Experience drinking structured gem water that offers so many benefits on a regular basis. Thanks to the contrasting indications of Red Jasper (strength, exertion of all one’s energies, activity) & Magnesite (relaxation, letting go and rest) this mixture bestows both vitality and inner composure. Physically, the mixture encourages blood circulation, warmth and the combustion processes (Jasper), as well as metabolism, digestion, detoxification & muscle relief (Magnesite). This weight loss mixture for which clear quartz provides the necessary self awareness. Either way everybody can enjoy the benefits this blend brings. Just add water and wait 7 minutes… You’ll Be Amazed!
Daily Routine Important for Seniors
People are afraid of the unknown. If an older adult is losing control over their physical abilities, independence, or cognitive abilities, their world gets filled with more and more unknowns. Establishing routine is extremely important for seniors. A daily routine offers a level of stability that individuals often enjoy, as it allows them to settle into a schedule that they understand. Doing the same basic activities like eating, dressing, and bathing at the same time every day is known to improve sleep quality. A predictable routine also helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
What is Your Mouth Telling You?
The state of your mouth can offer valuable insights into your dental, oral and overall health. Any bleeding when you brush your gums is a sign that you should see your dentist. Unhealthy gums can affect your overall health. Atherosclerosis, clogging of the arteries, has a strong link to gum disease. Pain on biting might mean a cracked tooth. Sugar sensitivity usually indicates a cavity. Tenderness to cold might just need a change of toothpaste. Tenderness to hot is likely to be more serious. The only way to find out, for sure, what’s going on is to see your dentist.
Castor Oil Pack – Say What?!?
Our lymphatic system has been described as the sewer system of the body, collecting waste products from around the body and delivering them to the liver for filtering. If the lymphatic system gets sluggish, waste products and toxins can build up and we might notice more infection, digestive changes, and overall sluggishness. Castor oil is absorbed with the help of heat into the tissues supports lymphatic movement. This helps with gentle lymphatic drainage and detoxification support. Easy Castor Oil Pack; apply some organic castor oil over the whole abdomen, cover with an old towel, apply a hot water bottle and relax for about 30 minutes, 5x a week. Not during menstruation.
What is VOXX HPT?
VOXX HPT is a specific sequence and pattern of neuroreceptor activation on the bottom of the feet which triggers a signal to help your brainstem reach homeostasis. Some mechanisms of homeostasis are body temperature, hormone release, blood sugar and blood pressure. A deviation from any normal set point can cause pain. HPT can reduce pain, increase strength, increase stability and balance, as well as enhance a range of motions and provide for faster reaction times. The VOXX HPT pattern is woven or molded into different iterations of products including hosiery and footwear accessories. The science is proven. The results are extraordinary!
