https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmewNDLQd1NiHybTGQpkF5nwTYZBLQam6SSuN2PQR3Lrsn/15670626398993955858151043798930.jpg
Carpe Diem
Originally posted: https://steemit.com/photography/@dobartim/5xkfju-healthy-habits
0 Comments
https://i0.wp.com/www.consciousmovement.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/jordan-mcqueen-4441-unsplash.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C250&ssl=1
It is easy to take for granted the opportunity of a new day. Days come and go – over 25 000 in a lifetime of 70 years, in fact – so it is easy to let slide the sacredness of each dawn. Once upon a time, however, the sun was worshipped more widely than it is today. It symbolized life – energy, strength, and rebirth. Widely influential amongst various cultures and traditions, the sun was known as the cosmic force that allowed things to grow and to flourish.It still does, of course, symbolize and provide these things, but as our modern cultures have become more reliant upon technology, the blessings of the natural world go largely overlooked. Less connected to this natural world, we do not allow ourselves to be moved by these forces that guide our planet. By not honouring the divinity of our planet and its life-giving constituents, we also forget to honour the miracle of our own body and mind. Dawn signifies that a new day has begun; the rising sun brings warmth, clarity, vision, and energy. By returning to this awareness, and by bringing gratitude to this transition, we gain the opportunity to take full advantage of what a new day offers us. By considering a few simple wellness practices, and by fine-tuning them to create our own set of personal morning habits, we align ourselves with the sun’s energy, finding a greater ability to harness our own highest potential. 1. Drink lemon water When we rise each morning, the body is comprised of less water than it carried as we drifted into dreamland. Sometimes, depending on a variety of other factors including alcohol and sugar consumption, we end up at the point of dehydration upon waking. Starting the day off with water brings an added freshness to our being and invites a sense of flow through this rehydration. Water refreshes the more stagnant system after a long nights sleep.Adding lemon to our water prepares the body for digestion. It stimulates our digestive fire and can also help to encourage our morning bowel movement. It helps to get things going – literally and figuratively – and is an easy morning ritual to help honour the waking body. 2. Move the Body Movement looks and feels different dependent upon who is doing the moving. Beginning the day with some form of activity – whether that looks like an early morning run, strengthening exercises, or slow and steady stretches – does the body and the mind well. Exercise releases feel-good endorphins and helps us to better manage stress. It kick starts the day, getting us going on the right foot. 3. Set Authentic and Powerful Intentions Taking a moment in the morning to consider where we are is an invaluable tool that goes a long way. “Where we are” might be physical, emotional, spiritual, or energetic in some other way. “Where we are” sets the stage for where we are going. By tapping into the present moment we can then set powerful intentions to act as guideposts for the day ahead. 4. Give Thanks Gratitude is the art of giving thanks – it offers us a moment to be appreciative for all that we have. It reframes our brain from seeing lack to seeing love. Taking a moment each morning to be grateful – for the sun for starters, and then for breakfast, for breath, for the smell of coffee, for the person by our side, or for anything and everything else – helps us to see the truth that this life is full of gifts. Making thanks-giving a daily morning routine, we start to see how each morning is truly a blessing we have been gifted. We change our days by changing the way we see the small things they are made up of. When the time comes for food, there are a few things we can consider to help enhance the coming day. 5. Take Some Time Out Before Eating Whether you practice intermittent fasting or simply prefer to allow your body some time to get going before eating, taking a pause before immediately consuming food in the morning has a wide range of benefits. Taking pause gives the digestive system a chance to get started, while intermittent fasting is shown to decrease inflammation, charge up the brain, and improve antioxidant function (among a wide array of other positive effects). 6. Consider Kombucha, Probiotics, or Other Fermented Foods Fermented foods, drinks, and probiotics each help to ensure that a healthy microbial system lives within. These healthy microbes add diversity to the digestive system and in turn, support the immune system and fight inflammation. Well-balanced gut flora improves digestion and aids in nutrient absorption, allowing us to get the most out of our meals ahead. Before taking any supplements, consult with a specialist to ensure you’re taking a high quality and well-tolerated product. 7. Eat a Well-Balanced First Meal There is much debate about what constitutes a good start to the day. The truth is that each body is unique – and so are its requirements. With that said, there are some general guidelines that can help us to set the stage for a balanced day. In our modern world, sugar, refined grains, and processed foods run rampant; they often take centre stage when it comes to breakfast. Smoothies with an excessive amount of fruit or fruit juice, sweetened cereals, and sugary caffeinated beverages can all cause a dramatic surge of blood sugar upon consumption. This spike will inevitably fall and will likely send us on a blood sugar rollercoaster for the rest of the day. The good news is we can avoid this by ensuring that our first meal is made up of sufficient fibre, protein, and/or healthy fats, which all help to slow the rate of sugar absorption. Think organic scrambled eggs with vegetables, or steel cut oats with almond butter and chia seeds. 8. Always listen to your body. The body is an incredible organism that we often take for granted. Deep down, it knows what it needs. Start each day off by making an effort to pay conscious attention to what it calls for. This does not mean indulging in its every whim; quite simply, we are asked to pay attention to what it is saying through its sensations, its movements, and its thoughts. In the words of Rollo May, “It is amazing how many hints and guides and intuitions for living come to the sensitive person who has ears to hear what his body is saying.”It doesn’t take much to start each day well – in fact, it is far simpler than we may have come to believe. There is no need for an elaborate multitude of rituals or strict rules; instead, we can simply bring greater consciousness to the mind and body as it enters the new day. By taking time to move, to reflect, to set intentions, and to give thanks, and then by refuelling with the best nutrients to help stabilize the mind and body, we are able to harness the innate power we carry within us. By setting the stage with morning habits of our highest intention, we find a greater ability to access the power of our highest potential. Website: http://consciousmovement.org Originally posted: https://steemit.com/health/@conscmovement/znsqt-8-healthy-morning-habits-to-help-harness-your-highest-potential
https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXAzmMxRqAD8XF3baMERmbcuQjnhyAzscgNDQ3EEDFuEw/images%20(43).jpeg
Originally posted: https://steemit.com/yoga/@goaltarget/vujangasana-yoga-with-benefits
https://snap1.d.tube/ipfs/QmWXtVkxc86733xm91nsSvxFKAwPUxywtdTtqNgpBHa5EH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC86d-J-uBk Friends, today I will share with you the essential tips on how to keep yourself fit. We always think about how to stay healthy, beautiful and fit. We need all kinds of foods to keep the body fit. Here are some health tips to keep your health more healthy and fit. Let's all stay fit and live well. @tania ▶️ DTube ▶️ YouTube Originally posted: https://steemit.com/dtube/@hmetu/01raz1l3g8h
http://i.imgur.com/lfdcLW3.png
http://www.startfromhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161231013238-31.jpg [Image Source](http://www.startfromhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/20161231013238-31.jpg) # Health Focus: Walking Barefoot Summer is here and it is barefoot walking time. YEAH!!! But why does it always feel good to walk barefoot? I have been thinking long and hard about this. The main reason for contemplating this is that my four year old and 2 year old refuses to wear shoes. It is a huge fight to even put on socks during the cold months, never mind shoes. So basically they each have two sets of shoes in their cupboards: One for church and one set of gumboots to wear to those places on the farm where they cannot walk barefoot. Not that, that bothers them much. # What are the benefits for children to walk barefoot. https://healthywildandfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/barefoot-health-benefits.jpg [Image Source](https://healthywildandfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/barefoot-health-benefits.jpg) ## Walking barefoot helps to develop proprioception Proprioception is the ability to be aware where your body is in space. It is also known as body awareness. Our feet are full of nerve endings which helps our whole body to be aware where we are. In the bottom diagram you can also see that almost your whole body can be treated by the nerve endings in your feet. ## By walking barefoot children develop a natural and healthy gait. If children walk barefoot their feet are granted the appropriate time to develop to it's natural form. But we force there feet into shoes so the result is that their feet conform to the shape of the shoes they wear. The bones of children are cartilage and they only fully ossifies when they are in there late teenage years, then the 28 bones are fully ossified. ## It strengthens their feet and their bodies. When walking barefoot our feet muscles are strengthen and in return our body posture is improved and strenghtened. https://i0.wp.com/www.oshonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Barefoot-walking.jpg?resize=600%2C360 [Image Source](https://i0.wp.com/www.oshonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Barefoot-walking.jpg?resize=600%2C360) ## It improves safety When we walk barefoot we tend to step lightly and will in return be aware when something isn't right, when you can hurt yourself (step in a piece of glass). In return they can then react a lot quicker to the situation. It has also been shown that children who walk barefoot are less clumsy and less likely to trip. ## It provides a direct connection to our environment We all tend to feel better when we take a walk in nature and that is the same for barefoot walking children. When running around and walking outside they gain an energy, an extra breath of life if you want to put it like that. They feel they are free; that they are wrong. ## Naked shoes Some companies has gone so far to develop shoes that will let you feel as if you are walking barefoot. https://cdn4.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/these-weird-sticker-like-soles-protect-your-feet-when-walking-barefoot-805x427.jpg # Create a texture path https://www.hellowonderful.co/ckfinder/userfiles/images/807aab30cc0e0bf4aadee6bc81ebe990%20copy.jpg [Image Source](https://www.hellowonderful.co/ckfinder/userfiles/images/807aab30cc0e0bf4aadee6bc81ebe990%20copy.jpg) ## You will need the following 1. Cutting boards 2. Sponges 3. Rocks 4. Little pompoms 5. Dish washing cloth 6. Marbles 7. Any other types of products that can be used as textures. ## Instructions 1. Put the cutting boards next to each other. 2. Paste the different textures on separate boards. 3. Wait for the glue to dry. 4. Put them next to each other and start having fun!! # Sources 1. [Source 1](http://www.startfromhealth.com/see-what-happens-with-you-after-walking-barefoot-for-only-5-minutes-a-day/) 2. [Source 2](https://healthywildandfree.com/the-effects-of-walking-barefoot-5-minutes-daily-are-astonishing/) 3. [Source](https://www.lostateminor.com/2017/07/11/weird-sticker-like-soles-protect-feet-walking-barefoot/) # I will always say YAY to not wearing shoes. Hope you will to.
Originally posted: https://steemit.com/steemiteducation/@tanyaschutte/summer-is-here-and-it-is-barefoot-walking-time Learning something about lupus a strange disease that affects thousands of women around the world8/28/2019
https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcfqswwmyvzNRCASjqbtGLEkqa3t6ocsoauXwnQz7FXTK/image.png
Dear friends of Steemit, warm greetings to all of you.In recent days a neighbor of the community was transferred by emergency ambulance, a rare procedure in this rural community south of the eastern plains of the Monagas State in Venezuela. I say infrequently due to the precarious current conditions of the Venezuelan public health system.
During the dinner of that day the theme was part of the desktop. It was logical for my brother and his wife, since Mrs. Marina (that is the name of the urgently moved lady) in addition to being her neighbor for many years, is the godmother of the youngest of my nephews.
***
Ms. Marina was diagnosed with hypocalcemia, a situation that occurs when the concentration of calcium in the blood is too low. However, it should be clarified that this condition is not the cause of the health problem suffered by the said lady, since her condition is due to another disease. Mrs. Marina suffers from Lupus.
I will be honest with you, in relation to Lupus disease I had a very vague idea. It may seem somewhat frivolous what I am going to tell you but I remember that a few months ago, while watching TV with my wife, I heard in a variety show about the evolution of the state of health of the Mexican-born singer and actress Selena Gomez who was diagnosed with that disease a few years ago.
***
I remember that on that occasion it was mentioned that the levels of stress that the artist had (due to her busy schedule) were the triggers of Lupus. This disease, without her knowing it, led her to suspend in 2013 some concerts of her tour of Australia and Asia. After taking a break from the stages, the artist informed the media and fans about the causes of her brief withdrawal from the stages and even about the kidney transplant to which she was subjected as a result of this condition.
***
I also remember that in this program reference was made to other celebrities afflicted with this complex disease. One of them was Toni Braxton, who was diagnosed in 2008 after having collapsed during a perfomance in Las Vegas.
I have made this preamble in order to expose the increasing visibility that this disease is acquiring in recent times, I would like to tell you a little about the history of this disease, for this I will cite the authors J. Gómez and R. Cervera ( 2008, p. 2) who in their research work entitled Systemic Lupus Erythematosus make reference to the existence of this disease for more than five centuries, according to them “In the first descriptions of the XV and XVI the term "lupus" (lesion similar to wolf bite) was used to refer to facial ulcerations that spread progressively and destructively ”.
It is convenient then to describe what Lupus consists of. In that order of ideas, Y. Abrante (2014, p. 15) in his Degree Work called El Lupus. Social Consequences, Are they sufficient to recognize the disease as a disability citing Coin-Mejías points out that Lupus: >
“It is a multisystemic disease characterized by an alteration in the immune response, where the Antibody production is directed against nuclear antigens, which affects many organs and systems”.***
In other words, Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to not recognize its own cells and proteins, confusing them with invading agents such as viruses. For this reason, damage occurs in virtually all healthy tissues.
***
In relation to the origins of the disease, these are not yet scientifically known. J. Gómez and R. Cervera (Op. Cit, p. 1) state that “The pathogenesis of lupus remains unknown, however, genetic, environmental, hormonal factors, as well as various cellular alterations and a loss in the cytokine balance”.
***
To conclude with this brief review about this disease, it is appropriate to refer to the figures handled by the Lupus Foundation of America regarding the number of patients. According to this institution in the United States it is projected that there are about 1.5 million affected, while in the rest of the world the projection is at least about 5 million affected.
***
Other relevant information managed by this institution has to do with the presence of this disease according to racial groups, according to this “Lupus is two or three times more prevalent among women of color-African-American, Hispanic / Latino , Asian, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander-that among Caucasian women. ***
For those who suffer from lupus, living life can be a challenging experience, since their condition makes them experience depressive and anxiety states, since the symptoms can appear and disappear at any moment, they live in a state of uncertainty day after day. In the case of Venezuela, we have the aggravation of the shortage of medicines and their high costs. In the case of Mrs. Marina, the hypocalcaemic condition was due to the fact that she had stopped taking prednisone, one of the medications usually used to control this disease.
Thank you for allowing me to be in touch with you, I say goodbye very interested in knowing your comments. For all an excellent day!!
Originally posted: https://steemit.com/life/@ideas.ram/learning-something-about-lupus-a-strange-disease-that-affects-thousands-of-women-around-the-world
https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWrA99QfnuRVX4M46okyrEz1DxEm4NaseHHEWpiYHkWYW/pollo%20horneado.jpg
Originally posted: https://steemit.com/food/@elosolezama/home-cooking-methods-3-roast
https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/08/12/08/24/matches-171732_960_720.jpg
![]() Goals
Originally posted: https://steemit.com/blog/@healthminimalist/my-day-030---hot-weather-ruins-my-day
http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png
560 Reps from 5 Steemians yesterday, and here's another 100 more from me (squats) to give my upper body a day off. I also walked 6.5 miles. The split isn't essential, so long as 100 reps are hit between push-ups and squats for this phase of the challenge, you're a winner. Let's grow this healthy community now by spreading the word and contributing some reps. This is for _your_ health. ------- To people new, see the intro link below. We'll be opening up to other exercise types in due time. I'm trying to keep this simple for now to get everyone assembled and on the same page. What's the challenge? 50 push-ups (modified if needed) and 50 air squats. See my video. If you want to do a different ratio or split, that's fine. Just reach 100 reps from these options and reply below with an affirmation, pic, link, or video. We're on the honor system. If you can't do all of the push-ups, I know you can do squats for the rest. Get involved! ---- #### Highlights: #### - Good job to @bitfiend for doing extra for 160 reps. ------ #### My Reps: 100 air squats #### I did a bunch of packing and moving a few car loads to a storage unit today, and hauled in a bunch of heavy stuff on my recycling walk to get me very tired today. Either way, I still did my reps, albeit 100 squats this time. I didn't take a video. My legs were too tired and I just wanted to focus on getting the work done before bed. ----- #### Net Participation: 9 Steemians from 7 countries for 5,034 reps! #### Day 1: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @belemo (NIGERIA) [Video proof.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoztfkYGRSA) Day 2: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @belemo (NIGERIA) - [Video with proud smile at the end.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv4pEtnaVb8) - @thevillan (AUSTRALIA) - [Video proof that the Aussie Beast is back.](https://steemit.com/dtube/@thevillan/7vbnd5lha1r) Day 3 - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @belemo (NIGERIA) - @joshman (ETHIOPIA) Day 4: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) [2:19 Video Here](https://archive.org/details/5roudsof10ps.5sq) - @joshman (ETHIOPIA) Nice work with back-to-back days. - @mamalikh13 (IRAN) [Proof Post](https://steemit.com/fitness/@mamalikh13/the-steem-daily-100-rep-fitness-challenge-of-50-push-ups-and-50-air-squats) Day 5: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) [Amazing video here.](https://archive.org/details/50ps50squat) - @belemo (NIGERIA) [Video here](https://steemit.com/fitness/@belemo/100-reps-challenge-day-5) - @celestal (FINLAND) [Video here]((https://steemit.com/fitnesschallenge/@celestal/joining-in-for-steemmatt-s-100-rep-challenge)) Day 6: - @steemmatt (USA) I can't skip my own thing. - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) Like clockwork. - @joshman (KENYA for travel) Moving up the ranks. Day 7: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @belemo (NIGERIA) - @khufu (AUSTRALIA) First full entry. Day 8: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @belemo (NIGERIA) - @khufu (AUSTRALIA) - @joshman (KENYA for travel) Day 9: - @steemmatt (USA) 2:55!! - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) In superhuman time of 1:43! - @joshman (KENYA for travel) - @khufu (AUSTRALIA) 120 reps... solid. - @bitfiend (USA) - Welcome back, Good Sir. Day 10: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @belemo (NIGERIA) - @khufu (AUSTRALIA) No sleep, no excuses! - @bitfiend (USA) He manned up to do his 100 and some extra different reps!! Day 11: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @khufu (AUSTRALIA) 144 reps total! Day 12: - @steemmatt (USA) - @rmsbodybuilding (UK) - @joshman (ETHIOPIA or KENYA) Rapidly decreasing time. - @khufu (AUSTRALIA) The ironman has officially gotten the rust off. - @bitfiend (USA) Did lots of legs for 160 total reps! ------- To any interested Steemians who want more info/background: *Please see this [link from the kickoff post](https://steemit.com/fitness/@steemmatt/putting-back-the-manual-into-fitness-restarting-the-steem-daily-100-rep-fitness-challenge-with-50-push-ups-50-air-squats) for details. Everyone please support and encourage the team here. They're working hard to build a community the hard way. It's about the bigger picture. Make sure you go 90 degrees with your elbows and legs, with your back straight, on each rep. Feel free to help others if they look like that can use some advice. Again, this is just a baseline of activity for the day. This will be far from all I do on most days, and the same can go for you. --- ### Markets and spirits may be down now, but our health should always be on the rise. ### ### We don't always need an app and tokens for everything, or to worry about things we can't control. ### ### Worry about what we _can_ control. Let's put the human back into fitness here and you _will_ see and feel the results. ### Rep on, @steemmatt P.S. - Please use the fitnesschallenge tag if you can. Originally posted: https://steemit.com/fitnesschallenge/@steemmatt/5-034-reps-from-9-steemians-after-12-days-join-the-steem-daily-100-rep-fitness-challenge-of-50-push-ups-and-50-squats-day-13
https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQQ1Qh5XMPmdMGgJFLMJpiQKwzudmJL3muaNNKGa3th5D/pulpo1.jpg
Originally posted: https://steemit.com/naturalmedicine/@naty16/octopus-and-its-benefits |
AboutOn HealthandFitnessFans you can find everything you need to live a fit and healthy life. Archives
September 2021
Categories |