The past few weeks I have been blogging about The Okinawa Program and the amazing health and longevity of this remarkable society. To live the “Okinawa Way” strive to: get lifelong regular physical activity eat a mostly plant-based diet that includes fish and soy foods with a great variety of vegetables and moderate amounts of the […]
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As I have often mentioned in my blog, being close to nature and connecting with family and friends both give me a spiritual boost. I visited a cherished family friend on her beautiful property yesterday. It was a perfect day for a visit. I turned onto her drive and off in the distance I could […]
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Aging is inevitable, however how you age is up to you. You may be in your 20’s, 40’s or 60’s, but how you feel is based on the choices you make every day regarding how you are going to take care of yourself-mind, body and spirit. Make healthy choices everyday. As outlined in the Okinawa Program […]
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I believe spirituality is a concept that is personal and defined based on the perspectives of each individual. In his book, The Best Alternative Medicine, Dr. Kenneth R Pelletier defines spirituality as “an inner sense of something greater than oneself, a recognition of a meaning of existence” and also states that spirituality includes “a diminished […]
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I have been blogging about the Okinawa Program for the past few weeks. The Okinawan’s healthy lifestyle habits have contributed to amazing longevity. The elders are active physically while connecting with their spiritual belief system. For example: gardening-the plants and herbs considered imbued with spiritual energy Okinawan dance-is meditative and celebrates myths and stories Martial arts-demands […]
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An important aspect of health is spiritual well-being. This week see how the Okinawans feed their spirit. Having dinner on the deck on a beautiful evening feeds my spirit.
Walking can be competitive as in racewalking, the Olympic sport, or a perfect exercise that is available to everyone. There are studies that show that when walking at a pace greater than five miles per hour you will burn twice as many calories as runners traveling at the same pace. As you begin your regular […]
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I watched both of my sons participating in a little Karate, but I myself have never tried any martial arts. The martial arts align with the Okinawan commitment to daily physical activity for the health benefits and as a means to attain higher goals. Some of the following forms are practiced in Okinawa, some elsewhere: […]
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In your thirties, if you have been more of a weekend warrior you may start to notice changes such as being stiff after physical pursuits other than normal daily activities. It is never too late to start moving more. To increase fitness levels, include anaerobic, aerobic and flexibility activities. Start the day with some stretching. […]
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Okinawans are the oldest living people in the world. Physical activity is part of the “natural rhythm of life” and most older Okinawans are active in ways that keep them physically fit along with connecting their physical selves with their psychological and spiritual selves. This is what helps them to feel whole. In North America, […]
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