There is no magic wand or quick fix, but resistance training is where the magic truly happens as we age. Muscle has many different impacts on the body. Resistance exercise is one way to get those benefits. “You cannot build muscle or keep existing muscle without exercise.” If you want the body to change, you […]
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Adaptogens – Benefits
Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall well-being. You can take adaptogens by adding them to food or beverages or take them as tinctures. Adaptogens bring your body back to a steady balance by managing both physical and mental stressors. Adaptogens increase the state of nonspecific […]
Why We Must Involve Kids in Strength Training
Excerpts from : https://www.issaonline.com/blog/post/kids-in-the-weight-room?utm_campaign=blog&utm_medium=web&utm_source=linkedin&utm_content=kids-in-the-weight-room Why Children Can and Should Work on Strength Most kids are simply not strong enough in this day and age. They are less physically active than ever before. You can see this lack of strength and activity in how kids slouch at their desks or over their mobile devices. Whenever you […]
You Can Live Upto 14 Years Longer By Having These Habits
You can live longer and healthier just by having these 5 key habits: Daily physical activity or exercising at least for 30 minutes Not being obese or overweight. Eating nutritious foods (whole and natural) Moderate (or rarely) alcohol consumption Not smoking Researchers at Harvard University studied data from 123,219 patients compiled during a 34-year period […]
Home Gym Essentials
At Home – Resistance Training Equipment Dumbbells Barbell with plates Resistance bands Stability Ball Medicine Ball At Home – Cardio Fitness Equipment Jump rope Exercise step Kettlebell Adjustable strapper Treadmill Elliptical Rowing machine Stationary bike At Home – Budget tools for exercising A water bottle is a great stand-in for a half KG dumbbell. Use […]
Most Important Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs That Support Our Immune System
Vitamins Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin B9 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Minerals Iron Selenium Zinc Copper Herbs Tulsi Curcumin (Turmeric extract) Ginger Garlic Ashwagandha ~Praveen Jada *Do read the Disclaimer
How to Improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Heart rate variability (HRV) is where the amount of time between your heartbeats fluctuates slightly. People who have a high HRV may have greater cardiovascular fitness and may be more resilient to stress. This variation is controlled by a primitive part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It works behind the […]
Spirulina – A Superfood
Spirulina is a dark, blue-green algae that is one of the most nutrient-dense foods and therefore also a true superfood. In addition to being rich in antioxidants, spirulina contains a variety of micronutrients, as well as highly absorbable protein. Spirulina is rich in: Iron Magnesium Zinc Selenium Calcium Chlorophyll Tip: Green powder containing spirulina is […]
Be SMART With Your Wellness Program
Specific The goal is clear and defined. Ex: Walk 3 days a week for 1 hour, Lift weights for 3 days, Do advanced level exercises etc Measurable Track your progress. Ex: Write down the weights you lifted, number of repetitions you did, how far you cycled in each day or week. Attainable Is your goal […]
A Workout Program Must Make You Feel Better and Energetic
After an exercise session one must feel physically strong and energetic, alert and mentally sharper, feel a sense of optimism and improvement in mood due to release of endorphins. An well-structured exercise session should reduce stress, anxiety and must improve self-esteem. A healthy workout program would enable you perform other important tasks in your life […]
Cardio Exercises Improve Brain Health
Why cardio exercises are good for the brain: Brain’s elasticity is enhanced: Your brain is elastic in nature, which means that neuronal connections can decrease and that new neuronal connections can be created. Detoxification of the brain: Cardio workouts exercise and strengthen the heart and improve the blood flow throughout the body, including to your […]
Importance of Phenotypic Flexibility and Hormesis for Improving Strength and Resilience
Scientists have been using the term “phenotypic flexibility” to describe health. Strive to live a life that increases your resilience and ability to tolerate all sorts of extremes. In the fields of biology and medicine ‘hormesis’ is defined as an adaptive response of cells and organisms to a moderate (usually intermittent) stress. All biological organisms […]
Weight loss versus increasing fitness and physical activity for reducing health risks
Excerpt from below Pubmed study analysis: Gaesser GA, Angadi SS. Obesity treatment: Weight loss versus increasing fitness and physical activity for reducing health risks. iScience. 2021 Sep 20;24(10):102995. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102995. PMID: 34755078; PMCID: PMC8560549. The mortality risk associated with obesity is largely attenuated or eliminated by moderate-to-high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) or physical activity […]
THINK LIKE A FARMER TO PURSUE YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS GOALS
**Consider ‘crops’ are like your resolutions, goals, passions and various decisions you * Relate ‘crops’ are like your “resolutions, goals, passions and various decisions” you take for your overall well-being and Relate the “farmer” to YOUSELF Be practical. Choose the crops* in accordance to the soil, geography, weather conditions and other dependent factors like capital […]
Vitamin D Supplementation: A Potential Approach for COVID-19 Therapeutics
Vitamin D is likely to reduce acute respiratory tract infection risk, and that 10,000 IU/day is safe. It is not considered possible to achieve toxic levels via the sun alone, and supplementation for prolonged periods brings 25(OH)D to toxic levels only if the dose is consistently extraordinarily high (40,000 IU/day for many months) (28, 88, 91, 92). The […]