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Eastern Exercise can help Western aging.

Posted by Maria Kang on August 13th, 2007

Are you aging or have parents who are aging? Then make sure you exercise!!! However, while my exclamation marks often make people want to run up a hill or jump up and down - for the elderly exercises I suggest you do neither!
As you get older, you joints, bones and tendons all become more fragile and easier to injure. It is […]

The Benefits of Chinese Exercise.

Posted by Maria Kang on August 13th, 2007

I performed Qigong with my dad earlier this year - and it was HARD! Lots of patience, internal stability, core strength and isometric tension.
Not surprisngly, studies are showing more positive effects of ‘mind-body’ exercise in a person’s immune system including the flu!
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Chinese exercise may help flu vaccine

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 13 (UPI) — A U.S. study […]

Nutrition Books I highly recommend!

Posted by Maria Kang on August 1st, 2007

I’m all about awareness, education and activism….which is why I’m sooo excited that Sustainable Table, a non profit organization, is kicking off their “EAT WELL GUIDED TOUR AMERICA” tomorrow, August 2nd!
There is a ton of FREE information online and within our communities to access health and fitness information! I checked out their sites and was […]

Diet Soda and Cancer. New Studies reveal more truths..

Posted by Maria Kang on June 27th, 2007

Diet Soda has come under some scrutiny lately in this newest article, sent to me by a FitnessCure reader, Thom!
Just to let y’all know, I GREW UP drinking diet soda. Living with a diabetic mother has made me very familiar with ‘fat free’ or ‘fake sweeteners’ treats. However, I was always taught that there were […]

7 Ways to THINK Yourself THIN.

Posted by Maria Kang on June 13th, 2007

Yes - your thoughts are powerful! WE KNOW THIS!!! Check out these tips found on my favorite woman,