Fight Inflammation with Food!
“Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good.”
Click on the link to open the article and learn what foods cause or exacerbate inflammation, and which ones help to reduce it!:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation
Have you tried Barre yet?
Based on ballet movements, this technique can help tone and strengthen your joints and muscles, while improving mobility and flexibility, as well as increasing core strength and decreasing back and knee pain. Sign up for one of our Barre classes and give it a try!
Healthy Heart Tip #1: Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure results from stiff, inflexible arteries. Exercise boosts blood circulation by up to 25%, encouraging blood vessels to expand slightly and become more flexible. |
Nitric oxide is also produced which relaxes and widens blood vessels.
Both aerobic and strength training can lower blood pressure. Those with over 130/80 mmHg can see between 5 and 7 points in systolic pressure, which is similar to the reduction people experience from taking a blood pressure drug!
GET BACK ON TRACK!
The holidays are over, but your diet doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips to GET BACK ON TRACK!
Healthy Holiday Snacking!
The holiday season doesn’t have to mean expanding waistlines. Stay healthy and focused with these healthy snacking ideas:
How to Offset a Day of Sitting
How long will you be sitting today? It’s time to get up and move! Just 30-40 minutes of “moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity” is enough to counteract the negative effects of a whole day sitting. Can’t get in a 30 minute walk today? Stand up! Standing up for some or part of your day can also help!
