“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
― Lao Tzu
The Importance of Exercise
To maximize my health, I must consume essential nutrients, have plenty of rest, and exercise regularly. Depending on my fitness level, exercise could be as simple as taking a short walk to increase my heart rate and blood flow.
I don't need an intense workout such as...
“The first wealth is health.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Start with Health
At age five, I enrolled in kindergarten. Then I moved to elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. My times in college were fun coupled with working productively and playing hard as I had my first alcoholic drink during my freshman year.
But after years of social conditioning thinking formal...
"Water is the driving force of all nature."
- Leonardo da Vinci
The Importance of Water
Ranging from 50 to 65 percent, water is an essential and abundant nutrient in your body.
The variations come from your unique body composition associated with your lean tissue amount.
To highlight its importance, here's a list showing water composition in the body.
90% of blood
70% of muscles
20% in bones
78% of the brain
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“Success isn’t always about “greatness.” It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success. Greatness will come.”
― Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)
Cardio
Cardio originated from the Greek word kardia meaning heart. In terms of health and fitness, cardio refers to any exercise related to the heart.
It's not only helpful in losing fat, but it can also help build more muscle over time with the...
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
― Aristotle
The Three Forms of Carbohydrates
The three forms of carbohydrates are monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. To understand what each form is, let’s break them down into smaller components.
Monosaccharides are simple carbohydrates because of their simple chemical structure with one sugar.
They include glucose, fructose, and...
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
― Buddha
The History of Yoga
The word yoga is derived from the root word “yuj” meaning “to add,” “to join,” or “to unite.”
Although yoga can mean to yoke or to concentrate, it's a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in...
"Good nutrition will prevent 95% of all diseases"
― Linus Pauling
Simple Ways to Save On Your Grocery Bill
Because buying healthy food can be expensive and challenging, here are some tips to help you save while eating healthy.
According to the Environmental Working Group, the “clean fifteen” has little or trace level of chemicals.
Therefore it's not necessary to buy organic which...
“The perfect man looked after himself before looking to help others.”
― Chuang Tzu
Practice Self-Care
To take care of myself, I eat healthily, meditate, and exercise on a regular basis. In addition, I am proactive in my recovery.
For example, since I enjoy weightlifting and rock climbing, I oftentimes feel sore after my workouts. To help with recuperation, I invest in the following:
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“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”
– Socrates
Alcohol As A Crutch and Social Lubricant
As a freshman in college, I had my first taste of alcohol at a crazy party that was broken up by the police. Carefully tasting my beverage with small sips, I loathed the...
“Skin care must be good enough to eat!”
― Joanna Runciman
The First Line of Defense
For healthy skin, I focus on eating nutrient-dense foods, exercising daily, and exfoliating weekly using the sauna.
I don’t use any skincare products.
Knowing my skin is my first line of defense, I do my best to protect it. It is the primary barrier between my...