Tag Archives: Circulation

Just What the Doctor Ordered

13 Tuesday Nov 2012

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Why should I go out of my way to exercise? How about to have a healthy body with good posture, to be fit, decrease stress, elevate mood, increase energy, and contribute to a strong immune system and well-functioning metabolism?  Or to increase strength, flexibility, coordination and circulation?

Regular exercise may also help with weight loss and weight management.  Keep in mind that you can never exercise enough to burn excess calories consumed by indulgent eating, over eating or to make up for poor eating habits.

Treat your body to some movement.  Find what works for you: walk, run, jog, bike, skate, ski, use a treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, mini-trampoline, DVD, attend classes, do yoga… Just get moving!

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

Take a Stretch Break

23 Tuesday Oct 2012

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Too much sitting, especially at the computer, can cause our bodies to become stiff, sore and lethargic.  Have you noticed your posture when you sit for hours? Our bodies were designed to move, not sit at a desk for extended periods of time.

Take a stretch break every hour, walk around, gently reach for the sky, do shoulder shrugs, march in place, walk a flight of stairs or go outside for a 5-minute walk.

Taking a stretch break not only improves circulation, it gives your body a break from being in the same position doing repetitive work.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

Is Your Body a Pond Or a River?

03 Tuesday Jul 2012

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Have you ever seen a body of water, like a pond, that has no water flowing into it or going out from it?  It just stands there with no movement.  It often looks dirty and may have algae, dirt and leaves in it. In contrast, a river is a naturally flowing source, usually of fresh water, heading towards a lake or ocean.

Movement of your body is like the water of a flowing river. Our bodies have circulatory systems that function optimally when they have good circulation from movement, and work poorly when stagnant like a pond or a body of water with no movement.  Physical activity gets your heart pumping blood throughout your body carrying oxygen and nutrients to where they are needed. Just 15-30 minutes, once or twice a day, of any form of exercise or movement you enjoy, may improve your digestion, mood, energy, sleep, and allow you maintain a healthy body weight or lose weight.

Movement, along with good nutrition and plenty of water, will keep your body functioning at its best.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

Doing a Little Bit Can Make a Big Difference

08 Tuesday May 2012

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One part of creating a healthy lifestyle is taking care of your body.  Did you know that there are benefits to just walking? And it doesn’t have to be a fast walk?  If you walk for 20 minutes a day, five days a week, you will gain healthful benefits that may include better circulation, more mobility, and better posture. 

If all you did was add 20 minutes of walking five days a week, and didn’t change your eating habits, you would lose approximately 7.5 pounds in a year.  Walking 20 minutes at a moderate pace burns about 100 calories.  That’s 500 calories a week and it takes 3,500 calories to equal one pound.     

So get a walking buddy, a friend, your dog, or someone elses dog…you get the idea, or go by yourself, it’s only 10 minutes out and 10 minutes back, so start walking! 

Love, Health & Happiness, 

Phyllis