PREVENTING CANCER TODAY!

PREVENTING CANCER TODAY!dancing which raise the heart rate 60% to 70% of
From the office of Dr. Laurence Magne, author ofyour maximum heart rate. High intensity activities are
As you get older, you start realizing the importanceweight lifting, sprinting and mountain climbing which
of staying fit and healthy. Start with positiveraise the heart rate to 70% to 80% of your
emotions, because they are a simple method to keepmaximum heart rate.
us healthy. A healthy diet is more than the food weStretching
eat. It is everything that nourishes us physically,Do you own a cat? What is the first thing your cat
mentally or spiritually. Even picturing images of beingdoes when it gets up after a nap. It yawns, and it
nurtured or loved by someone strengthens thestretches every limb in turn. So, set your alarm for
immune system.five minutes earlier than you normally get up. Lie in
Do you want more energy so you can work nonbed. Breathe deeply. Pause. Turn into a cat: stretch
stop without getting tired? Strike a healthy balanceyour legs and your arms in turn, as far as they will go
between activity and rest. Remember throughout thewithout hurting yourself. Yawn. You'll start your day
day to plan little breaks and relax, relax, relax.much more relaxed.
Sweat It Out!Drink Water When You Exercise
Sweat is one way the body cleanses itself. ImpuritiesDrinking water during exercise reduces cardiovascular
like alcohol and nicotine along with excess sodium canstress and improves performance. After a strenuous
be eliminated through perspiration. You can sweatworkout, you have to replace the fluids you have
some other harmful heavy metals that can causelost. Otherwise, you will suffer chronic dehydration.
serious health problems if allowed to accumulate inDrink water before, during and after exercising, and
the body. Exercise, warm baths or piles of blanketsremember that water reduces body temperature
will help you to sweat.thus making the whole exercise process safer.
Exercise DurationThe Wonders of Water
You need to perform at lease 30 minutes ofBoosting your intake of water makes good sense,
moderate intensity activities 5 to 6 days a week.because water eases digestion and regulates body
You will increase cardiovascular endurance, overalltemperature. Water also bathes the cells and
endurance, general organ strength, muscle strength,accounts for about 60 percent of body weight. And
flexibility, raise your metabolism, reduce body fat andit can help you exercise longer and more efficiently.
lower risk factors for hypertension, adult onsetDrinking water can ward off constipation and maybe
diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. Of course,even crankiness. And since it's a natural appetite
you must have a healthy diet to gain these benefits.suppressant, water can help us lose weight and keep
Choose an exercise routine that will raise your heartit off. It can also help keep skin healthy. To learn
rate to your target zone. Stay in your target zonemore about the way to stay healthy, read Cancer
for 20 minutes. Your cool down should last for 5Free For Life.
minutes. You will burn body fat, lower yourWater quenches your thirst, aids your digestion, cools
cholesterol, blood pressure and risk factors foryour body during exercise, flushes out impurities,
degenerative diseases. Keep your heart rate at 50 toprevents constipation, carries nutrients to cells,
60% of your target zone at first, increasing thereduces risk of kidney stones, lubricates joints and
intensity of your work-out as your fitness levelpromotes good skin tone. Get into the habit by
improves.starting with a glass of water in the morning, then
Exercise intensity is determined by your fitness level.work in a glass or two between meals.
Light intensity activities are slow walking, easyWow! Drink a glass of water right now!
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Moderate activities are fast walking, jogging, pastcopyright integrity and include the signature tag.
paced cycling, competitive swimming and aerobic