Hulda was depressed, overweight, sickly, and constantly fatigued. Then she began walking to relieve her sadness — and set some new records in the process! Find out how exercise can help you to improve mood, reduce stress and boost your brain power.
Healthy Lifestyle
Do Athletes Really Need Protein Supplements?
Protein supplements for athletes are literally sold by the bucketful. The marketing that accompanies them persistently promotes the attainment of buff biceps and six-pack abs. But are they really needed? And how to determine how much protein I really need as an athlete? Find this out in this article.
Chronic Pain: Roots and Remedies
Chronic pain — pain that persists for more than six months — affects around 100 million Americans and is associated with conditions that include physical injury, headache, arthritis, cancer, and diabetes-linked nerve pain. Find out in this article what can increase or lower our pain perception, so that we can deal with chronic pain in an efficient manner.
Plea for a Simpler Life – Less is More
If my grandfather, born in 1890, were to come into my house, he would not find his way around, neither in my household nor in my office. Life has changed, and so many machines and gadgets are there to ease our workload and free up our time. But nevertheless, life is getting more stressful for most of us. What can we do to escape the rat race of the modern world?
How Fasting Improves Mental Health and Stress Control
There are many different motives why people choose to do fasting. Some will do it to lose weight, others to clean the body, and often it is done for religious purposes. While all of that can be achieved when done properly, many do not realize that fasting has a positive effect on our mental health and stress control. Discover in this article what fasting can do for your mind.
Exercise – Intensity or Duration?
When you start an exercise program, you will begin slowly and build up gradually. This increases can be in exercise duration, or in intensity of the exercise routine. When do you go for longer duration, and when do you want to increase exercise intensity? And how do you go practically to maximize the benefits of your exercise program, while your fitness levels are improving? Find the answers in this article.
Autophagy – A Key to Better Health
It is happening in every cell of our body, but hardly anyone knows about autophagy. It is an important process to maintain cellular health, to recycle dead cell components and to strengthen the immune system. Find out in this article what you can do to get the maximum benefits of autophagy.
How Much Physical Activity Is Enough?
In our hectic lifestyle today it is sometimes challenging to make some time for exercise. Many times the question will arise: How much physical activity do I need to do in order to reap the desired benefits? In this article we are trying to respond this question and will give practical tips on how to start out to implement a new exercise routine.
Is Exercise Medicine?
Exercise has proven to be more than merely a preventative measure that simply maintains a pre-existing state of good health; it is also very therapeutic and can slow or reverse serious illness. Find out in this article how a good exercise plan can help you to improve your immune system and good health.
The Critical Step to Develop a New Habit
Have you ever wondered how a habit is formed? Do you find it hard to change your customs? You are not alone. Let’s look at the right way to change your habits in a lasting way.
Dr. Forest for Stress Control
Are you suffering from stress? Maybe it is time to clear your head and calm down. While the forest is essential for our entire ecosystem, it also does wonders to relax our mind and calm us down. Let us discuss some of the benefits of walking in the forest for a healthier mind, body and soul!
Raw Food – How Much Should it Be?
In summer, the farmers’ markets are a real feast for the eyes, a treasure trove of fresh fruit and vegetables. A large part of the population associates good health with raw fruit and vegetables. In practice, however, things look rather bleak. Most eat far too little raw fruit and vegetables. On the other hand, there […]