The ancient practice of Tai chi has gained favour at Harvards Medical School for its health benefits with people of all ages.
The alternative medicine is a combination of martial arts and deep breathing and has benefits for everyone from children to seniors.
Several research studies have linked it to reducing health risk factors that cause disease.
At one study at Harvards researchers reviewed 26 different studies in english and chinese and found that in 85% of trials it lowered blood pressure.
Other health benefits reported are:
-Improve quality of life for breast cancer patients
-Improve quality of life for Parkinsons sufferers
-Maintainance of bone density in postmenopausal women
-Cardia vascular fitness
-relief of stress and anxiety
Tai chi is also known to improve balance, flexibilty and strength.
This blog is about giving gifts of health to family and friends, its about giving for health. It is about giving support and encouragement in times of health needs. The posts provide current health information so anyone can become an informed support.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Your iPod and BlackBerry Can Hurt Your Health - US News and World Report
The way you use your iPod or Blackberry could be risky to your health.
According to a recent report there are ways to promote health while using them:
-Don't multi-task
-Take a break from texting to exercise
-Keep the volume down
Read the report:
Your iPod and BlackBerry Can Hurt Your Health - US News and World Report
Do your texting while standing or walking,this will burn excess calories and keep you physically active.
According to a recent report there are ways to promote health while using them:
-Don't multi-task
-Take a break from texting to exercise
-Keep the volume down
Read the report:
Your iPod and BlackBerry Can Hurt Your Health - US News and World Report
Do your texting while standing or walking,this will burn excess calories and keep you physically active.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report
This is an article on 'Orthorexia'; although not formerly recognized as a psychiatric diagnosis, it is an eating disorder. Orthorexic individuals are obsessed with healthy eating alienating anything but their perfect diet. Healthy eating is important for health and longevity, but persons with orthorexia, according to experts, take it to the extreme and would eliminate certain classes of food altogether. Experts believe that the problem is more common because of the large number of messages on the risks of obesity and benefits of healthy eating. Read the report: Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report. Consumer health education is available online to teach and educate people about healthy eating and making the right choices.
This article highlights the importance of consumer health education and not just the sharing of information. Healthy eating is about eating a variety of food from all four food groups. This healthy eating guide is based on Canada Food Guide and is easy to follow, it is a useful tool for developing a healthy eating pattern.
Read about this health program.
The health education blog. Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report
This article highlights the importance of consumer health education and not just the sharing of information. Healthy eating is about eating a variety of food from all four food groups. This healthy eating guide is based on Canada Food Guide and is easy to follow, it is a useful tool for developing a healthy eating pattern.
Read about this health program.
The health education blog. Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession With Healthy Eating - US News and World Report
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