MEDITERRANEAN DIET REDUCES COGNATIVE DECLINE

  Recent research has shown that a mediterranean diet plus extra nuts and/or olive oil can slow dementia in older adults and improve cognitive function.



http://www.drperlmutter.com/making-the-mediterranean-diet-even-better/

http://www.livescience.com/50792-mediterranean-diet-cognitive-function.html

best of health,
emmett

GROUNDING

 Earthing (or grounding) refers to the discovery of benefits—including better sleep and reduced pain—from walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems that transfer the Earth's electrons from the ground into the body.

Is it legit? Probably, the list of benefits includes improved sleep, increased energy, less stress, improved blood flow, improved cardiac health. It is definitely an easy thing to try. 

https://youtu.be/XumPQLTzPWI

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/11/04/why-does-walking-barefoot-on-the-earth-make-you-feel-better.aspx

www.bulletproofexec.com/does-grounding-work/


best of health,
emmett

DESKBOUND - more SITTING is the NEW SMOKING

 A Sedentary Lifestyle has many negative health consequences. The facts are that sitting shortens your lifespan. Dr. Kelly Starrett, a noted author, coach, physical therapist has written DESKBOUND which details the many problems associated with sitting and sedentary lifestyle. and possible ways to fix this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4x6NrBdJA4

Kelly Starrett, physical therapist and author of the new book “Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World” a guide that aims to mitigate back pains, carpal tunnel aches and myriad other ailments currently afflicting desk jockies worldwide....Science backs him up: A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that physical inactivity is a bigger risk factor in mortality than obesity. - New York Post

best of health, 

emmett

GREAT WORKOUT WHEN YOU ARE SHORT ON TIME (HIIT)

High-intensity interval training (HIIT), also called high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) or sprint interval training (SIT), is a form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods.


 As long as you are in relatively good shape and don't have any orthopedic issues it is a viable option when you are short of time. All you need is 10-20 minutes, most forms of exercise will work. You can bike, sprint, lift weights, row, swim, calisthenics, Etc. HIIT can help to increase your metabolism, burn fat, build endurance, and maintain muscle mass.

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-hiit

http://dailyburn.com/life/db/hiit-workouts-for-beginners/

http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-hiit-high-intensity-interval-training/

http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2016/05/13/intense-exercises.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_ranart&utm_campaign=20160809_intense-exercises


best of health,
emmett

GLUTEN FREE GRAIN FREE BREAD RECIPES

  Here are some gluten and grain free bread recipes that are delicious and relatively easy to make.


http://theheartysoul.com/fat-burning-gluten-free-bread/?t=MAM&utm_content=buffera9f64&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

http://www.momables.com/easy-grain-free-sandwich-bread-recipe-blender-bread/

http://paleogrubs.com/bread-recipes


best of health,
emmett

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