Exercising Through Yard Work and Gardening It’s a common complaint; many people would like to exercise regularly, but simply do not have the time. If you find yourself saying this, there’s a solution that will not only allow you to ...
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The Little Efforts of an Outdoor Walk Have Big Payoffs
Spending time outside no matter what the weather, naturally improves your health; what’s better than that! There’s something soothing about being outside. One cannot deny that the fresh scents of nature are calming to your mind and body. There is ...
Read More »Defending your Health With Martial Arts
Martial arts might be considered child’s play to some. Schools and pro grams have sprung up around the county in response to the campaign against bullying. However, martial arts are for people of all ages, and are far more than ...
Read More »Coping with Restless Legs
For most people with restless leg syndrome (RLS), the trouble starts when they lie down and try to relax. Unpleasant sensations in their legs—variously described as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside their legs—cause an uncontrollable urge to ...
Read More »Tai Chi: The Roots of an Ancient Art
You have no doubt heard of Tai Chi, and maybe have seen some people performing it. At first glance, tai chi exercises certainly look impressive, if not somewhat complicated. But what is the purpose of these movements, and how did ...
Read More »Using Trampolines to Improve your Health
The simple activity of gently jumping up on down on a bouncy mat, called a rebounder or mini trampoline seems like something only a child would do, but the fact is this activity stimulates and exercises every cell in the ...
Read More »A Path to Better Bone Health
Aging can bring about some wonderful moments, but it can also force us to confront a number of health-related issues. One of these issues is the health of our bones, which tend to get weaker and more brittle as we ...
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