UGH! The Cold & Flu Season is here!
5 Secret Weapons to Boost Your Immunity this Cold & Flu season:
1. Sardines—Build more aggressive white cells & contain Vitamin D
2. Papaya & Carrot Juice—Builds more aggressive white cells
3. Miso Soup—Boosts antibodies & aids in killing bacteria
4. Elderberry—Can block the flu & has antibacterial properties (Tip: don’t eat the berries, just drink the juice)
5. Garlic—Contains Allicin (an ingredient that helps antibodies function better)
Play the clip below & watch Dr. Oz discussing this info! If it does not load instantly, wait a few seconds & it should begin shortly.
Why do we use trampolines?
JUMPING FOR HEALTH! 
What is Rebounding? Jumping on a trampoline or “rebounding” is a gentle and enjoyable way to exercise, whether you are an active person or not. The bounce of rebounding is an anti-gravity movement that provides you with the freedom of moving, kicking, turning, twisting and stretching your body at your own pace and without pain.
Fitness Benefits:
- increases agility & improving balance
- reduces fat & cellulite
- strengthens & tones muscles
- rehabilitates after physical injury
- provides aerobic exercise for the heart
- increases lung capacity
- strengthens eye muscles & improves vision
- exerces internal organs
Cardio Benefits:
- increases vital capacity
- increases potential for oxygen absorption
- repays oxygen debt to the cells, tissues & organs more rapidly
- increases flexibility of the chest wall (aiding in respiratory function)
- decreases resting heart rate & resting blood pressure
- increases red blood cell & blood hemoglobin count
- opens the small blood vessels of the skin, leading to enlargement of blood flow to moving organs
- helps the heart work more efficiently
- increases opening of the coronary arteries
- lowers blood cholesterol & glyceride levels
- thins blood from rebound exercise (decreasing the risk of a heart attack)
Physiological Improvements:
- balances hormone levels
- minimizes calcium loss from blood stream & storage organs
- enhances metabolism
- increases absorption of nutrients
- improves digestion
- decreases risk of constipation, kidney stones & diabetes
Just 5-40 minutes spent rebounding can lead to acquiring the important health benefits that rebounding has to offer!
So, what are you waiting for?!? GET JUMPING!!
*References: Walker, Morton D.P.M. “Jumping for Health: A guide to rebounding aerobics.” 2005.
Do you know YOUR numbers?
If not, it’s time to!
Take advantage of this FREE Blood Pressure check
Dr. Dan will be offering a FREE Blood Presure check for all interested right after the Stress Talk.
Let’s Talk Stress!
Are you managing yours? Many of us aren’t!
Join us Tuesday, May 19th @ 5:30pm for a 30 minute talk with Dr.Dan from Bakerview Family Chiropractic. Visit www.bakerviewchiro.com to learn more about Dr. Dan’s practice. Located in Bakerview Square.
May is Stroke Awareness Month!
Stroke Prevention Guidelines:
Find out if you have atrial fibrillation.
If you smoke, stop.
If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
Find out if you have high cholesterol.
If you are diabetic…Exercise.
Enjoy a lower sodium (salt), lower fat diet.
Circulation (movement of the blood through the heart and blood vessels) problems.
Know the Symptoms of Stroke.
The above list & more information can be found at www.stroke.org.
Welcome!
Welcome to your gym’s health corner! Join us as we turn this blog into a supportive and educational site. Check in often for health tips and information. We would love your input and ideas too…after all, this is for you!
