daily health

5/16/06 - Stress Busters
The idea behind living a stress-free life is to remove the obstructions in your life that are causing you to be stressed. Of course this is easier said than done, but it is truly the only way to not have stress. Here I list some things that can be done on a daily basis, or as needed, to reduce the symptoms of stress.

• Walk outside for at least 20 continuous minutes every day
• Take the stairs whenever possible
• Take 10 deep belly breaths every hour, if possible
• Drink plenty of pure water — at least 10 glasses a day
• Avoid sugar and caffeine in all forms
• Regulate sleep and wake cycle to a consistent daily routine
• Engage in Mindfulness Meditation for at least 15 minutes per day
• Prioritize your life, work, family and personal time and activities
• Do six shoulder shrugs whenever you are tense
• Realize that when people criticize and judge, they are labeling an "image" of you and not you personally
• Realize that you are worth so much more than the sum of your titles, money and belongings


5/11/06 - Excercise Your Breath
There are innumerable ways in which one can benefit from the practice of the deep breathing exercises of qigong. The practice of qigong improves blood circulation and enriches the blood with more red blood cells. This increases the supply of oxygen to the tissues and promotes healthier tissues and organs. The greater supply of oxygen enables the heart to pump slower, while still providing enough oxygen to the body.