I’ve heard talk on TV about our real age according to certain health
measures. I wonder if we could label our muscles, independently, with a real
age, how old they would be. We lose muscle mass as we age. Most people want to remain
physically active and strong into their 60’s, 70’s, and beyond while at the
same time their muscles are weakening naturally. The Denton Stretch for Life
way to fight this battle: Exercise.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Don’t Drink Your Food: More on the Benefits of Chewing
I introduced some of the benefits of chewing in the last post.
Did you know that chewing is becoming a lost practice in some fitness circles?
Some people drink meal replacement shakes, juices, or flavored water instead
of eating food. They drink their meals and snacks in an attempt to lose weight,
add muscle, or gain energy. The dangers of not using the jaw muscles to chew
outweigh the value of always drinking for nutrition, especially in youth. Let’s
look at the link between chewing and your health.
Labels:
healthy activities,
Nutrition,
physical body
Monday, January 28, 2013
Chewing Gum is Good for Your Brain!
Mothers and Fathers often give their kids advice. It’s not
likely that your mom said, “Chew gum. It’s good for your brain.” Maybe she
should have! I have found through my research that the muscular activity
involved in chewing gum helps your brain and your body in several ways.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
New Exercise Program, New Way to Succeed: Resetting Your Muscles
Hello, everyone, my blog is back! I will provide useful
information on stretch, massage, exercise, nutrition, and your health. I hope
to help you with this information and to guide you to resources for further
learning.
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