Bill Sardi
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 Cancer 70:2861-69, 1992]
While it has been said that physical exercise reduces prostate cancer risk, the fact that physical activity often increases hours spent outdoors in the sun may suggest it is vitamin D rather than physical exercise itself that reduces risk for this type of cancer. [Archives Internal Medicine 165: 2538, 2005]
Blacks experience much higher rates of prostate cancer than do Caucasians and require 5 times as much sunlight exposure to produce the same amount of vitamin D. About 234 Black males per 100,000 develop prostate cancer compared to 144 Caucasian males. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Forty-three point nine percent of NewsTarget readers reported increasing their level of physical exercise. This again is a phenomenal number. I'm not aware of any other program or information that has helped 44 percent of people boost their level of physical exercise, and since we know physical exercise is crucial for preventing chronic degenerative diseases like cancer, osteoporosis, depression, obesity, diabetes and so on, this statistic is very encouraging.
More than two-thirds of NewsTarget readers -- 67.8 percent -- reported improving their food shopping and consumption choices. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Getting to success with physical exercise
Now let's talk about physical exercise, because this seems to be one of the most challenging things for people to take on in an effective way. Here's why most people fail at trying to begin a physical exercise program: They typically try out a few exercises for a few days, but they begin to feel bad, so they give it up. By "feel bad" I mean their joints hurt or their muscles ache, or even the very first 10 minutes of engaging in exercise seems painful to them. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 First, of course, there's physical exercise. With physical exercise there's a lot of oxygen that gets moved around your body, and your brain needs oxygen to function well. Without adequate oxygen, you're not going to have good brain function no matter what your nutrition. So, get some regular physical exercise, you will improve the oxygen-carrying ability of your red blood cells, and thereby improve your brain function at the same time. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Technological and economic advancements, however, have led to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, which requires physical exercise to keep our bodies healthy and strong.
The purpose of physical exercise is not only to prove to ourselves that we are able to defy the aging process, look good, or prevent a heart attack. Exercise also enhances our capacity to digest food and eliminate physical and emotional impurities. Furthermore, it increase firmness and suppleness, as well as our ability to deal with stressful situations. |
Bill Sardi
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| Cancer 70:2861-69, 1992]
While it has been said that physical exercise reduces prostate cancer risk, the fact that physical activity often increases hours spent outdoors in the sun may suggest it is vitamin D rather than physical exercise itself that reduces risk for this type of cancer. [Archives Internal Medicine 165: 2538, 2005]
Blacks experience much higher rates of prostate cancer than do Caucasians and require 5 times as much sunlight exposure to produce the same amount of vitamin D. About 234 Black males per 100,000 develop prostate cancer compared to 144 Caucasian males. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Khalsa explains, "Combine physical exercise with mental stimulation like reading a book, listening to a book on tape, or listening to an informative show and then discussing it with someone else. Combine mental and physical exercise sometimes—riding. Ride on a stationary bike and read the newspaper or listen to a book on tape. You can actually make new connections in your brain this way. I saw a video the other day showing the neurons stretching out, looking for connections. |
Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 The researchers believe that mitochondria, in fact, play a critical role in producing energy for physical exercise. I agree whole heartedly. They speculated that the rats bred for low aerobic capacity had much lower concentrations of a number of key mitochondrial proteins found in the muscle tissue of their more athletic rat counterparts.
In other words, if the rats had fewer effective mitochondria, they most likely didn't utilize oxygen very well, which led to poor inherent tolerance of physical exercise. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| I believe that those people who are successful with regular physical exercise programs, whether it's cardiovascular training, strength training, swimming or other forms of exercise, are able to make these associations and keep them strong. They are able to visualize their bodies as healthier and stronger; they are able to visualize feelings of high energy and fantastic health and hold those visualizations so firmly in their minds that they outweigh the short-term pain of engaging in physical exercise. I'm one of these people, but I didn't use to be. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 Other signs of pigmentary glaucoma may include blurry vision and occasional pain after physical exercise or exertion. and Louis Pasteur were reported to have two different-colored eyes. Some modern-day celebrities—including Kate Bosworth, Jane Seymour, Kiefer Sutherland, and Christopher Walken—do as well.
WARNING SIGN yv Interestingly, some eye drops used to treat glaucoma, such as la-tanoprost (Xalatan),can darken the iris. If you put the drops in only one eye, they may leave you with two different-colored eyes. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 On the other hand, many chronic diseases such as autoimmune diseases, arthritis, migraines, and irritable bowel syndrome often are resistant to standard medical treatment, and many sufferers may find greater relief through the use of herbs, changes in diet, physical exercise, and stress reduction techniques.
Both ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine teach that the free flow of energy {prana, qi) maintains health and helps to heal disease. |
Mike Adams
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| Clinical studies show that women who avoid physical exercise have much higher rates of breast cancer. And I believe part of the reason is because they aren't moving lymph fluid through their armpits. (No kidding.)
So any form of physical exercise that causes your body to move, and especially getting your arms over your head at one time or another, will dramatically improve your health. Simple Tai chi can have huge health enhancements. Jogging or running is also good. Swimming is outstanding, because it involves a wide range of motion of both your arms and your legs. |
| Good nutrition makes exercise easier
Another way in which outstanding nutrition aids in weight loss is by giving you the energy and motivation to engage in physical exercise. It has been clearly shown in the medical literature that weight loss is simply not possible without engaging in frequent physical exercise. But a lot of people say they are too exhausted to exercise or they just don't feel motivated. Here's the solution: outstanding nutrition can raise your energy level to the point where you feel able to get out and exercise on a regular basis. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Finally, I'd like to add that if you're not engaging in regular physical exercise, there's no way you'll lose weight, no matter what supplement you're taking. So don't turn to hoodia, PYY nasal spray or any other diet pills and expect to drop the pounds without getting into a regular exercise routine. Take responsibility for your actions, and don't make the mistake of thinking that you'll lose weight without physical exercise. That's simply not possible. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Unlike melatonin, serotonin increases with the light of day—with peak secretions at midday—and also through physical exercise and the intake of sugar. It is very interesting to note that over 95 percent of this extremely important neurotransmitter is actually made in your gut, not in your brain. This gut/brain connection shows how crucial eating good food and healthy digestive functions are for the overall wellbeing of both the mind and the body, and vice versa. |
| Chose any other form of physical exercise that suits your body type. (See the section on Exercise According to the Doshas.)
þ Whenever you exercise, try inhaling through your nose while keeping your mouth closed to avoid harmful "adrenaline breathing." Mouth breathing can lead to rapid depletion of one's energy reserves and trigger the release of stress hormones. You may exhale through your mouth if necessary. Some aerobic exercises are fine as long as you maintain nose breathing versus mouth breathing. (See more details on exercise in the section "Exercise Yourself to Health." |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| Effects of Heavy physical exercise and Adaptogens on Nitric Oxide
Content in Human Saliva (Panossian et al. 1999).
In this placebo-controlled, double-blind study, athletes were given schisandra. Those that took it before exercise had increased levels of nitric oxide and Cortisol in their blood and saliva, which is similar to levels in athletes who have undergone intense training. This correlates with increased performance. After training, the test subjects who took schisandra returned to normal levels of nitric oxide and Cortisol much more quickly, showing the protective effects of this herb. |
Andreas Moritz
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| The purpose of physical exercise is not only to prove to ourselves that we are able to defy the aging process, look good, or prevent a heart attack. Exercise also enhances our capacity to digest food and eliminate physical and emotional impurities. Furthermore, it increase firmness and suppleness, as well as our ability to deal with stressful situations. The lymphatic system, especially, which drains toxic and noxious substances from the connective tissues of the organs and muscles, depends on the daily movement of all the parts of the body. |
Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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| In other words, if the rats had fewer effective mitochondria, they most likely didn't utilize oxygen very well, which led to poor inherent tolerance of physical exercise. It is more probable that the animals would have metabolic syndrome
(insulin resistance), diabetes and future cardiovascular disease. But what does this rat race mean for you?
I now believe that poor mitochondrial function, together with "metabolic syndrome" is an underlying cause of many health problems, including type II diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Physical exercise is associated with a reduction in obesity, improved body fat distribution, a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, reduced blood pressure, and reduced cholesterol levels. In women of all ages, exercise has been shown to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by altering CVD risk factors. In addition, it diminishes the stiffness of arteries and decreases damaging plaque in blood vessels. Finally, exercise reduces the risk of arrhythmias, normalizes blood lipids, and increases insulin sensitivity. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| A job sitting at a desk all day long and a regular lack of physical exercise can contribute to sleeplessness, obesity, insulin resistance, and poor circulation. Again, adaptogens may offer benefits, but regular exercise, both strength training and cardiovascular fitness, are essential for good health. There are many additional issues that contribute to illness, including smoking, drug use, excessive alcohol use, feeling isolated and alone, being spiritually malnourished, and exposure to indoor or environmental pollution. They are all risk factors for disease. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| A reduction in body weight by reducing calories, increasing physical exercise, and possibly other weight-management interventions will result in beneficial changes in the hormonal profile, including a marked reduction of androgenic hormones and their effects.1 A reduction of weight by even as little as 5 to 10 percent can not only restore regular menses, but also improve fertility.4
Some women may have low body weight but do not have an eating disorder or exercise-induced amenorrhea. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 If you choose to move to healthier food and engage in regular physical exercise, I have no doubt that Trim Spa will accelerate your weight loss efforts. You will reach your goals more quickly with Trim Spa than without, but again, you have to stick to a realistic plan of how you're going to consume fewer calories than you're burning on a daily basis, and I've never seen a plan that works unless it involves regular physical exercise. |
| Also, you will not lose weight on Trim Spa if you don't engage in physical exercise. So, it can really only be effective if you combine it with these other strategies that are proven to work. If you choose to move to healthier food and engage in regular physical exercise, I have no doubt that Trim Spa will accelerate your weight loss efforts. |
| You cannot allow Trim Spa or any nutritional supplement to give you the right to go out and eat junk food all day long and avoid physical exercise, and far too many people view these supplements in that way. You will not lose weight on Trim Spa if you continue to eat junk foods, fried foods, fast foods, and other garbage that packs on the pounds through high caloric density foods.
Also, you will not lose weight on Trim Spa if you don't engage in physical exercise. So, it can really only be effective if you combine it with these other strategies that are proven to work. |
| At the same time, I think that no weight loss program is going to be effective if you don't also combine it with physical exercise and smarter food choice. You cannot allow Trim Spa or any nutritional supplement to give you the right to go out and eat junk food all day long and avoid physical exercise, and far too many people view these supplements in that way. You will not lose weight on Trim Spa if you continue to eat junk foods, fried foods, fast foods, and other garbage that packs on the pounds through high caloric density foods. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 That's because your body adapts to the level and intensity of physical exercise you choose to pursue. The quickest way to get rid of the muscles that you don't want is to simply stop using them, and your body will take care of the rest.
Step two: drink lots of carbonated soft drinks
Avoiding physical exercise is only the first step to gaining weight and achieving your goal of packing on extra pounds in 12 months or less. But it won't get you there all by itself -- you've got to assist that effort by altering your diet. |
| Avoiding physical exercise has a second effect -- it also causes your body to break down the existing muscle mass that you have today. And by breaking down muscle mass, your metabolism will be slowed even further. This will accelerate your weight gain efforts and allow you to pack on the pounds almost automatically.
Remember that when you don't use your muscles, your body gets rid of them. That's because your body adapts to the level and intensity of physical exercise you choose to pursue. |
Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D.
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 Exercise
A major tool to use against stress is physical exercise. Exercise relieves stress by turning down the ANS and putting it into your control. The symptoms of increased ANS activity that we've already discussed—an accelerated heart rate, dry mouth, stomach cramps, muscle spasms, and more—are uncomfortable when you're not exercising. But when you exercise, these changes have a purpose— namely to shift blood flow from your mouth and gut to your muscles. |
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