"Health and well-being can be achieved only by remaining centered in spirit,

guarding against the squandering of energy,

promoting the constant flow of energy and blood,

maintaining harmonious balance of yin and yang,

adapting to the changing seasonal and yearly macrocosmic influences,

and nourishing one's self preventively.

This is the way to a long and happy life."

-Neijing ~ Yellow Emperors of Classic Medicine

Remember we are naturally healthier with regular exercise a healthy diet and good sleeping patterns.

Zen Thoughts

Do not walk behind me,for I may not lead.

Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow.

Do not walk beside me either. In fact, just leave me alone.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a tire leak.

Live Long and Well

People who have lived to be 100 or more have said the secret to living long and well are:-

· Work throughout your life, and never functionally retire.

· Exercise for fun and pleasure: keep playing.

· Make and maintain social connections.

· Be a contributing member of a social system.

· Stay curious, explore, learn and keep laughing.

· Live efficiently.

· Cherish and preserve your independence.

· Eat and drink in moderation.

· Lighten your emotional load.

· Accept what can't be changed.

· Find meaning and purpose in living.

· Believe in something bigger than yourself.

· Stay in contact with the young and share your wisdom.

- The Canyon Guide to Living Younger Longer

Inspirational / wise words...

Love is everywhere when your open to it

Seek and ye shall find

Knock and the door will open

Thoughts are things

An attitude of the mind effects the attitude of the body

Deeds not words

Silence is golden

Speech is silver

Impossible is the adjective of fools

DID YOU KNOW.....

75% of human physical pain is created by muscles tightness

Poor Diet can cause fatigue & depression, Muscles use them or loose them...Over 80 muscles attach to the pelvis!!!

Stress effects sex drive

More than half the bones in the body are in the hands and feet

The Skin is the largest organ of the body

Blood is a liquid organ

The largest vein is the inferior vena cava

Largest joint is the knee,

Smallest joint is in the middle ear, too small to name.

Largest muscle is the gluteus maximum, which extends the thigh.

Strongest joint is the hip joint, most mobile joint is the shoulder, it is also the easiest to dislocate.

Most common cell in the human body is the red blood cell, Their function is to carry oxygen around the body.

Strongest muscle is the masseter, there is one on either side of the mouth they are responsible for the biting action.

The tallest living person is 7'6 & a 1/4.....

Longest operation 96 hours...

The ego always lies, however the body never lies.

Hamstrings are prone to shortening from sitting down too much, can cause back pain - touch your toes!!

The pelvis is one of the main muscular hubs of the body. Everything that connects the upper body to the lower body must go through the pelvis.

Non living cells have no energy or metabolism

Living cells have metabolism and process of energy

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after a workout is quite common and quite annoying. This is a normal response to unusual exertion and is part of an adaptation process that leads to greater stamina and strength as the muscles recover and build. The soreness is generally at its worst within the first 2 days following the activity and subsides over the next few days. Delayed onset muscle soreness occurs hours after the exercise is over. This is much different than the acute pain. *** Soreness will go away in 3 to 7 days with no special treatment. Avoid any vigorous activity that increases pain.*Do some easy low-impact aerobic exercise - this will increase blood flow to the affected muscles, which may help diminish soreness. *Use the RICE treatment plan *Use gentle stretching on the affected area *Gently massage the affected muscles

Avoid veins in your legs!!!

Don't cross your legs when you sit down.

Avoid high heels. Low-heeled shoes work calf muscles more, which is better for veins.

Don't wear tight socks around your calves or groin that can restrict circulation.

Homeostatis is to bring the body to equilibrium.

Negative feedback loop works by sending a receptor to the control center & reverses action of stimulus (effector). (eg: stress raises blood pressure, negative feedback sends message to brain to decrease blood pressure, therefore effecting blood pressure).Matter is made up of chemical elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (60%) & Nitrogen

Life processes of humans are:

Metabolism - processes of energy

Reproduction - new generation of cells Movement - Muscles contract for walking

Growth - increase number of cells

Responsiveness - body notices changes

The brain is protected by: whole body, skeleton skull & three layers of meninges - Outer layer of meninges is Dura Mata, Middle layer is Arachnoid mata and the inner layer is pia mata. (PAD)Gray matter is the outside of the brain & inner layer of spinal cord (thinking part) White matter is inside of brain & outer layer of spinal cord (carriers/roads)