Here’s a few tips on getting exercise and not wearing yourself out doing a marathon session in the gym or at home. Don’t use the elevator if there are stairs to get to where you need to go. Don’t park the car so close to the store- give yourself a few minutes of extra walking [...]
Sneaking in daily exercise
May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Health
Tags: exercise·stretching
Can you control diabetes without medication?
February 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Diabetes
The answer to this question is “yes”, but only if you also exercise and watch your diet. I won’t lie to you since it hasn’t been easy for me. I take oral medication to help control my diabetes. I know people who need insulin shots to control their diabetes. It depends on what your doctor [...]
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Exercising to keep diabetes under control
February 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Health
Before starting any exercise program, please make sure you talk to your doctor first. Make sure you are able to do a certain exercise depending on the shape you are in. If you can’t do an exercise because of bad knees, sore back, or any other health problems, don’t even try that exercise. You can [...]
Osteoporosis- bone health
February 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Health
I learned some interesting things about bone health. I have the beginnings of osteoporosis. This doesn’t mean I am going to break bones in the near future. It means I have to be careful and eat more of the right foods and get more calcium in my system. I will need to exercise more, lose [...]
Tags: bone density·calcium·exercise·osteoporosis·Vitamin D
Things exercise can do for you
January 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Health
Were you aware that exercise does more than help you lose weight? It can help control your blood pressure, decrease the risk of heart attack, boost good cholestrerol, lower the risk of stroke, help reduce the risk of breast cancer and type 2 diabetes, improve your sleep, elevate your mood, lower your stress, and reduce [...]
