tag:www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=10Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida Page 10Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-15T21:25:44-07:00urn:uuid:e3394069-3be4-4452-8baf-4622d87cd1cf2019-08-15T21:25:44-07:002019-08-15T21:25:44-07:0010,000 Steps and Counting: Keep Moving to Stay Fit2017-12-29 10:10:32 -0800Kathleen BarnesWalking 10,000 steps a day began as a pedometer marketing ploy, but it’s become a goal worth striving for because of the way it beats back diseases like diabetes and breast cancer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:20497bf7-cfed-4ec2-b4d2-f798ea1e79792019-08-15T22:07:48-07:002019-08-15T22:07:48-07:00Championing Holistic Athletes: The New Face of Sports Medicine2017-11-30 14:14:11 -0800Marlaina DonatoAthletes in a wide range of sports are finding that natural diets and holistic healing modalities help them achieve their personal best.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5f635a11-7a8a-4df7-b049-d09bb7752f872019-08-15T21:08:47-07:002019-08-15T21:08:48-07:00Tai Chi Eases the Blues: Helps Depression Sufferers2017-11-30 13:21:04 -0800AnonymousWeekly lessons in tai chi along with thrice-weekly home practice sessions significantly lowered depression in Boston Chinese-Americans.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6e32a19d-b190-44da-9a2c-f80ebb55061e2019-08-15T22:03:24-07:002021-04-22T13:21:28-07:00Try Some Stretches: Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles2017-11-01 23:07:04 -0700Marlaina DonatoWhether incorporated into a workout routine or done on its own, a regular stretching practice can foster flexibility, balance, range of motion, coordination and improve muscle endurance.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:be5f8101-6c61-465b-8fda-77c6072756432019-08-15T21:14:56-07:002019-08-15T21:14:56-07:00Aerobics Improve Brain Function: Boosts Volume and Gray Matter2017-10-31 09:55:43 -0700AnonymousPeople with mild cognitive impairment that exercised aerobically four times a week for six months had increases in overall brain volume and gray matter and enjoyed better cognitive functioning.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aebb3466-bd46-41e8-834a-9fede252a9b22019-08-15T22:08:43-07:002021-03-11T13:35:48-08:00Building Better Bones: Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health2017-09-29 16:18:31 -0700Kathleen BarnesEven in our later years, we can strengthen our bones with the right targeted movements.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a92f35c9-fda2-4cc9-abb2-ba9b552af97c2019-08-15T22:08:40-07:002019-08-15T22:08:40-07:00Yoga Eases Eating Disorders: Regular Practice Reduces Anxiety and Depression2017-08-31 09:14:59 -0700AnonymousIn two studies, regular yoga classes or individual practice lowered anxiety, depression and negative thoughts in people with eating disorders.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1f44e62c-cff4-4270-8f32-cd1c5913ecc52019-08-15T21:43:48-07:002021-03-11T13:17:30-08:00Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life: Simple Strategies for Staying on Track2017-08-31 09:14:20 -0700Marlaina DonatoThe prominent New York yoga teacher counsels us never to berate ourselves about our practice and to set aside time for asanas and exploration of different yoga traditions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:04b80911-4e7b-4789-8d14-d6f993d54c082019-08-15T21:56:12-07:002021-07-15T14:20:55-07:00Take a Hike: Escape into Nature with a Day Trip2017-07-31 09:12:04 -0700Marlaina DonatoBlissful moments in nature can be found just minutes away from home, if we know where to look.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>urn:uuid:359fc79a-93fa-4059-a781-2a0de9fcb1fa2019-08-15T22:01:26-07:002019-08-15T22:01:27-07:00Tart Cherry Aids Runner Performance: Improves Times, Decreases Inflammation2017-06-30 08:24:04 -0700AnonymousYoung adult distance runners in Texas taking a powered tart cherry supplement for 10 days improved their running time and reported a third less muscle soreness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnwf.com">Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida</a></small></p>