Stand Still, Be Fit? For Martial Arts & Health (Part 7)
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Martial Arts, Pain Management on 12. Nov, 2010 | No Comments
In part 7 of Stand Still, Be Fit, Master Lam presents some of the simple philosophical concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He uncovers some new chi kung movements that will encourage health and strength within your nervous system and entire body, promoting real relaxed movement while you work and play. So follow along with Master [...]
How Exercise Makes You Feel Full
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Nutrition & Lifestyle on 03. Oct, 2010 | 1 Comment
According to simple food-in, energy out model, a run on the treadmill or swim in the pool should make you want to eat more. Right? But recent findings have suggested that exercise can actually help to slow overeating. And a new study presents evidence that the body’s physiologic response to exercise can help retune the [...]
The Difference Between Being Still & Doing Nothing
Posted by Guy in Martial Arts, Pain Management on 25. Aug, 2010 | 1 Comment
So the Chinese Proverb goes, “There is a great difference between being still and doing nothing” In the early morning, before the hubbub of daily life, Chinese people of all ages begin the day by performing traditional exercises in the parks and woods where they live. The first time that you see so many people, [...]
Are You Sucked In By Ineffective, Modern Day Medicine?
Posted by Guy in Health Psychology/Motivation, Nutrition & Lifestyle on 12. Aug, 2010 | No Comments
By Dr J. Briffa When I present health information, I often speak about regarding the fact that in medicine, less can be more. It is certainly the case that some conventional medical approaches have downsides that outweigh any upside. Some practices are worse than useless. Modern medicine, with its learned personnel, sophisticated testing and machines [...]
Which One Are You? Living Well vs Doing Well (Part II)
Posted by Guy in Health Psychology/Motivation on 01. Jul, 2010 | No Comments
Continued from Living Well vs Doing Well (Part I) In a way, simplifying your life for vagabonding is easier than it sounds. This is because travel by its very nature demands simplicity. If you don’t believe this, just go home and try stuffing everything you own into a backpack. This will never work, because no [...]
