Resources
Eco-friendly DIY drain cleaners
For eco-friendly, easy-to-make drain cleaners, see here.
Chemical mixtures pose underestimated risks to human health
Typically, scientists will test for the singular effects of individual chemicals. But we all live in a chemical “soup”.
National Cancer Institute: Increased physical activity and cancer
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) determined that increased physical activity is associated with lower risk of 13 types of cancer. Read their press release here.
Physical activity reduces risk of colon cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, Colon cancer is one of the most extensively studied cancers in relation to physical activity.
Physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, many studies show that physically active women have a lower risk of breast cancer than inactive women; in a 2013 meta-analysis of 31 prospective studies, th…
Physical activity reduces the risk of endometrial cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, many studies have examined the relationship between physical activity and the risk of endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus).
Physical activity may reduce the risk of prostate cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, there is a possible link between physical activity and better outcomes among men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Exercise may be as effective as medication for treating major depression
A meta-analysis published in the journal Current Sports Medicine Reports analyzed pooled data on 49 prospective studies including nearly 267,000 participants.
The Cleveland clinic on the head-to-toe benefits of a cardio workout
See this infographic from the Cleveland Clinic to learn about the specific benefits of a cardio workout.
Harvard Medical School on the benefits of flexibility exercises
Activities that lengthen and stretch muscles can help you prevent injuries, back pain, and balance problems. Read more here.
The therapeutic benefits of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life
To learn more about the therapeutic benefits of yoga, read this assessment of the findings of selected articles on this topic.
The difference between T’ai chi and qi gong
Both t’ai chi and qi gong are beneficial mind-body practices. Read here to learn about the difference between these two different moving meditations.
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