Heart Health

Heart disease is ravaging modern society. And a lot of this is due to poor dietary patterns and insufficient exercise.

Now a lot of the “lack of physical activity” is a direct result of technological progress. So don’t beat yourself up if you find yourself in the seated position all day.

So without further ado, here are some tips for keeping your circulatory system in top shape:

1. Do joint-friendly endurance exercise: You don’t have to run marathons here, but you should do something that you enjoy. Just make sure you break a sweat and your heart gets pumping. More importantly, however, is to make sure your joints don’t suffer.

2. Have some aspirin: A powerful anti-inflammatory, aspirin does a great job at making your blood less sticky and maintaining arterial health. If you bruise easily or bleed excessively, you may have to reduce intake. As always, consult with your… Read More…

Now more than ever, having healthy lungs is critical for healthy living. After all, our environment is being loaded with toxins that assault your pulmonary health on a daily basis. And recall that oxygen is required to produce energy.

How does your body get oxygen? With the help of your lungs. As you can see, having a strong pair of lungs is essential for living with the highest quality of life.

So here is how to make your lungs super powerful:

1. Work them: Just like other structures in your body, your lungs have muscle. And if you work this muscle they will get stronger. One effective way to do this is by practicing deep breathing on a daily basis. Doing so will help make your diaphragm stronger.

2. Stay away from congested areas: Being around lots of traffic or congestion every once in a while is not going to… Read More…

The question remains: is cardiovascular exercise necessary for maximum fat loss?

Even the experts can’t seem to agree on this one. And if they can’t agree, how are you supposed to come to a solid conclusion on the issue?

Luckily for you, I’ve been doing a lot of research on the subject. And the resounding conclusion is that cardio DOES increase weight loss. Here is why:

1. More heart. The more cardiovascular work you do, the more your heart will actually grow. And a bigger heart will allow you to do more exercise with less exertion. More exercise will translate into more weight loss.

2. Increased quantity of blood. More blood translates into more nutrients getting to your tired muscles. Because of this effect, you’ll burn more calories and lose more weight.

3. A lot more capillaries. Capillaries are tiny structures, like small rivers, that transport blood directly into your… Read More…