Ehow: daily exercise

http://www.ehow.com/how_5363596_daily-exercise-gym-workout.html

``I hate to work out. O.K. There I said it. My daughter is working out on a piece of home gym equipment as we speak. I just hate it.

She has always had a gym membership; I went with her to work out one time on an eliptical machine, and I was so bored. I had to take a break to eat a Little Debbie Cake. I did fit in much better than her brother; he thought the cup holders on the equipment were an ash tray!

I have been watching elderly people I know and love suffer the effects of obesity in their last years: diabetes, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, immobility, etc... It has made me think about trying to make some healthy changes in my life. Today, I walked out to my car at the end of the hospital lot instead of taking the shuttle. I know that I need to change my diet and get more exercise. But, I hate to work out.

I was thinking that maybe I just need to be more active. There are ways you can add activity to your life and get your daily exercise without a workout. And, they are free!``

This post from Ehow contains lots of fun little tips that are easy to follow to help you get fit and stay healthy without access to a gym!!

Compression Socks could save your muscles!

Read full article:

http://fixingyourfeet.com/blog/2009/06/benefits-of-compression-socks/

``Whether you are walking on the golf course, out for your regular workout or running a marathon, often times your legs and feet will feel swollen or achy when you are finished. There is an easy solution that can help your legs and feet feel better: compression socks. Wearing compression socks can help increase blood flow, more evenly distribute muscle strain and help legs feel less fatigued.

These products used to be considered only for people with medical conditions or circulatory problems but are now becoming more widely used by people who are catching on to the benefits. They can help those who practice more moderate exercises. Surprisingly, research shows athletes are at a higher risk than others for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), a potentially fatal blood clot that forms in the deep vein system of the lower leg and can occur from sitting in the same position for an extended period of time. Trained athletes have a lower resting heart rate which can cause blood to stagnate and become thicker which could lead to problems like DVT.

Athletes should stay hydrated with both water and an electrolyte replacement. Dehydration from extended athletic activity causes glycogen and water to be pulled from muscles, and blood becomes more dense. Immediately following an endurance event, the body compensates for this by pulling water and glycogen back into your muscles. Better circulation drains lactic acid out of the blood system and legs. This is why a cool-down is necessary - it allows the blood in your working muscles to gradually move back to your internal organs instead of pooling in your legs.``

Drunk = exercise....maybe!

Just found this interesting article on Digg:

http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2009/09/03/drinkers_more_likely_to_exercise_than_non-drinkers.php

If you're hung over, the last thing you feel like doing is taking a hike or going to the gym. All you want is the cool embrace of the side of the toilet bowl!

So, it's pretty surprising to hear people who do a lot of drinking actually exercise more than abstainers.

Maybe guilt is the motivator--you feel like you're making it up to your liver by sweating the booze out in a high-intensity spin class.

Read the rest at the link above!...

Oh ya...more tips! Lose weight!

* After every two hours, get up and walk around the office or home for five minutes. A brisk five minutes after every two hours, your body is active.

* Once a week, make a habit of washing something completely - could be flat, windows, shower, bathroom tile, car, etc. to help out in burning about four calories per minute spent on cleanup.

* Take a walk before dinner and not only burn calories but also reduce your appetite.

* I prefer not to eat with a large group as we tend to eat more when eating with others, probably because they spend more time at the table. When eating in groups take a note of the time and leave the board as and when it has had enough.

* Go watch TV for an hour and a ride in his place. Or, you now have time to finish their chores.

* Make the most of your calories before noon, because studies say the more you eat in the morning, you'll eat less at night. In addition, you will get more opportunities to burn off early in the day that the calories in the evening.

* Order of alcohol by the glass, not the bottle. In this way, you will be more aware of the amount of alcohol you intaking. Alcohol is high in calories, yet moderate consumption of alcohol may be good for your health.

* Fill your refrigerator with low fat yogurt. Reducing 500 calories from your daily diet and eating yogurt three times a day for 12 weeks. It will help you lose more weight and body fat.

That is all the tips I was able to find for today! Be safe all!

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Astragalus root health benefits

Many people are wondering, what are the Astragalus root health benefits?

This herb is a very popular herb in Chinese herbal medicine.

Astragalus is native to northern China and has been used medicinally for years. The portion of the plant used is the root, normally collected in the spring.

Several natural products for the immune system contain herbal formulations including astragalus as one of the ingredients. Herbal blend formulas generally help maximize results to enhance the immune system.

Currently people are hoping that the root of the Astragalus plant may be able to help with the spread of H1N1, and possibly be a natural cure. The governments of many countries affected by the H1N1 swine flu are putting money and time into developing this natural source further.

More tips n tricks

Welcome again to some more tips and tricks for everyone!

* Use skim milk, since it is high in calcium and low in calories. For coffee, the use of nonfat dry milk.

* Prefer eating cereal for breakfast five days a week. Following this, he ate more fiber and calcium and less fat than those who eat other breakfast foods.

* Prefer meals at home. We're more likely to eat more - in fact, higher in fat and high calorie foods when eating out eating at home.

* Try to eat slowly and put your fork or spoon after each bite. Drink water frequently and talk about your day with your partner. If you eat slowly, you would feel had with their food.

* Eat only when your stomach wants food. Usually out of boredom, nervousness, habit, or frustration, and many of us have food unnecessarily. If you want something specific, you may desire, no hunger.

* I prefer spicy condiments like salsa, sauce and Cajun seasonings instead of butter or cream sauces and sugar. These flavors not only provide flavor without fat and fewer calories, but also hot fires arrive tract, causing your body to burn more calories.

* Eat fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. Food consumption will keep you all satisfied longer than juice. Moreover, fruit juices are high in calories.

* Eat equal portions of vegetables and grains at dinner. One cup of cooked rice or pasta has about 200 calories while a cup of cooked vegetables has only 50 calories. This will help prevent an overload of calories from cereals and high fiber vegetables will help you satisfy your hunger.