NATURE THERAPY

There are many positive mental and physical benefits when you get out in nature (ecotherapy). These include better mood, improved sleep, reduction in  depression and anxiety, reduction in ADHD symptoms. People who exercise outside also have a lower risk of obesity, cancer, type II diabetes, and osteoporosis. More and more positive research continues to come out. The current recommendations for exercise are 60 minutes per day. Try to exercise in nature at least half of that, make it a habit year round.

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/10/the-nature-cure/403210/

http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2015/07/22/how-nature-changes-the-brain/?em_pos=small&emc=edit_ml_20160722&nl=well-family&nl_art=5&nlid=74794762&ref=headline&te=1&_r=0&referer=

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/03/how-nature-resets-our-minds-and-bodies/274455/


best of health,
emmett

DON'T SIT!

 More research continues to come out on the dangers of sitting for extended periods of time. The risk of death is increased by 50% for people who spend too much time sitting. The threshold seems to be 3 hours, after which your vascular function is compromised. Set an alarm every 90 minutes or less to make sure you get up and move around.

http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2015/10/16/excessive-sitting-damages-blood-vessels.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_ranart&utm_campaign=20160713_excessive-sitting-damages-blood-vessels

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005


best of health,
emmett

THE BIG FIVE - For LONGEVITY

THE BIG FIVE by Dr. Sanjiv Chopra. 5 Simple Things You Can Do For Health and Longevity. Dr. Chopra is a professor and medical researcher at Harvard Medical School. Dr Chopra covers in great detail with research included, 5 things you can do that will greatly improve your health and prevent disease. Very simple, effective, and achievable.

1. Drink Coffee

2. Take Vitamin D

3. Move

4. Eat Nuts

5. Meditate

http://sanjivchopra.com/

Get a copy of the book and/or listen to the following podcast.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/2016/06/live-a-longer-healthier-life-podcast-with-dr-sanjiv-chopra/


best of health,
emmett

NEW NUTRITION LABELS

The FDA has finalized the new nutrition labels on food. It is a big improvement and includes the following:

1!  ADDED SUGAR  Will list the actual amount of sugar added by the manufacturer. No more guessing on how much is natural and how much is added.

2. Serving Size will more accurately reflect the amounts people eat.

3. Will show the amounts of Vit D and Potassium in the product.

4. Daily Values will reflect the latest science.

They will be rolled out over the next two years. Below is more detailed info including what the new labels look like.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm385663.htm


best of health,
emmett