Coach Ian Hart of EarthFit whips your fitness program into shape.
Recession-Proof Your Mood
Written by Ian Hart
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 10:12
It probably doesn't come as news to anyone that the sluggish economy is, literally, a real downer. In fact, studies show that – not surprisingly – a depressed economy makes us depressed as well. According to a new survey by New York-based market research company Euro RSCG Worldwide, 45 percent of male respondents and 33 percent of women say that the current economic situation negatively affects their mood.
There is good news and bad news about the latest U.S. obesity statistics.
The good news, according to the just-released Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey, is that, for the first time in three years, the number of obese and overweight people in this country has declined slightly.
In recent years, the Paleo Diet trend has been gaining popularity - compelling us to reminisce on our caveman (and cavewoman) ancestors and how they lived. But does the trend really merit the hype?
Many people are frustrated with their current workout routines, and even more disappointing are the results that most people achieve when they try to work out on their own. Did you know that 80% of people who join a gym quit going consistently enough to see results after 2 weeks? Research shows that only 11% of the population works out consistently and only 2% of the population sees results. I had been around the membership gyms long enough to see these stats play out. Some gyms that I worked at had over 3000 members, but I only saw the same 100 faces.
There are many drugs and pills that claim anti-inflammatory properties, promise to reduce pain and quell harsh reactions to inflammatory foods. But as with almost every drug, there are long-term side effects that can lower the immune system and bring on other unwanted symptoms. Luckily, nature has provided us with all natural anti-inflamatories that are not only great tasting but provide other essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients that help boost the immune system.