"An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body." General George S. Patton
Years ago, humans were an active species. They hunted, they gathered, they walked, and they ran. Activity was a part of their everyday routine. Over time, however, humans crated technologies that diminished the need for this level of activity, and as a result, we've become a more sedentary species.
In his book, The Blue Zones, Dan Buettner discusses how the longest-lived individuals live in environments that constantly cause them to move without thinking about it. These individuals are active throughout he day: they walk to the store, garden, take the stairs, and more.
Remaining active provides benefits that go way beyond extending the duration of your life; it also improves the quality of your life dramatically. Regular activity helps to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, both of which can contribute to heart disease. It can also help to reduce your risk of some cancers, strengthen your bones and muscles, and improve your overall mood. Finally, it helps to prevent injury as you get older.
In short, incorporating routine activity into every day will do wonders for your overall health and help keep you youthful in the process.
Please pick up the Book, 52 Small Changes One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by Brett Blumenthal for more detail!
Join us for lunch and learn what you can do to improve your health!
July 16, 2012 at noon
Swan and Grant next to Pet Smart
Bring your own lunch
Speaker is Nutritionist Ginger Carter
Ginger is an internationally
known speaker who has been sharing with audiences for years her Tips for Health
& Wellness.
Having had 3 Diseases: Breast Cancer, Chronic
Fatigue, Epstein Barr and being 50lbs overweight, she has learned that it is
smarter to be “Pro-Active” than “Re-Active” in your healthRSVP to Sherry Fritz at 866-508-2910
Sherry@SherryFritz.com
www.sherryfritz.com
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