Many people think of gardening as a chore. Others take up gardening as a hobby. Still there are others who could not even begin to give a proper definition of the term gardening. Whether you love gardens and gardening or you hate even the idea of lifting up a spade or getting the lawnmower out of the shed, gardening offers many benefits to those who are willing to at least try!
Gardening is active living. It is a very popular physical activity throughout the world and offers the opportunity for lifelong participation, and can be a positive contributor to the natural environment.
The Old-Fashioned Way Is Best!
To reap the maximum health benefits from your gardening use as little machinery as possible. Use manual clippers, trimmers and lawnmowers if possible. Try to stick to a regular garden exercise routine. Rather than saving up your outdoor work for one marathon weekend session, schedule at least 30-60 minutes of gardening two or three times per week if you can manage the time. If your away from Home during the day working, early mornings (if you can get up) evenings and weekends are ideal gardening times.
Work at a steady, constant speed, but be sure to change positions every 10 minutes or so to avoid overusing a particular muscle group. If you start by bending down to pull weeds, stand to prune the hedges next. Also alternate which side of the body you use. Pull with your right hand, then with your left.
Numerous studies have shown that regular physical activity reduces your risk of premature death, heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, adult-onset diabetes and others. Gardening and yard work contributes to healthy active living, and are part of all three types of physical activity – endurance, flexibility and strength activities. Heavy yard work like raking and carrying leaves contributes to both endurance and strengthening activities, while all those stretches and contortions in the garden can help increase and maintain your flexibility.
Indeed, studies have shown that just looking at trees and plants reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and relieves tension in muscles. It works for me especially when im stuck in the office!
Dont forget that gardening requires you to use your head and your creativity and therefore keeps the mind active as well. The time spent planning the garden and researching different plants is a great brain workout. Gardening gives us a chance to be creative. You can let your personality shine through in your garden.
Remember to have fun while Gardening and try not to treat it as a chore. Relax and remember your garden doesnt have to be picture perfect all the time. Resolve to work more on the garden this year. Whether its a window box or a garden, you will be healthier for it.
Plus you can grow vegetables for yourself or sell them at a local market to generate additional income.
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#1 by Cristine R on May 20, 2010 - 2:33 am
Has anyone had any luck losing weight while on Seroquel?
I’m weaning my dosage down from 300 mg to 50 mg, because the seroquel keeps me craving carbs like there’s not tomorrow. So 40 pounds heavier, I’ve got to get rid of some of this. I do light exercises and work in my garden, but I haven’t lost an ounce in 2 years. Any advice? It seems like if I had the strength to get off the carbs I do go through withdrawal.
#2 by L.A. Face with the Oakland Booty on May 20, 2010 - 7:35 am
I went from 230 to 160 while I was taking 900mg of seroquel. I did it by following a healthy diet my doctor told me about. Basically no white flour, no refined sugar, and very little saturated fat. I am a bit obsessive so it was easy for me to eat basically nothing but fruit, vegetable, chicken breast, and oatmeal. I started running when I got some of the weight off but my shins got damaged from the impact so I quit.
I ended up gaining back all the weight and more when I went back to eating junk. I have lost 40 pounds in the last 4 months, but that is not the healthy way.
All I can say is don’t go on a diet, change the way you live for good. That is the only way to take it off and keep it off.
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#3 by Donna on May 20, 2010 - 7:37 am
I was on 900MG of it a day and I gained about 30 pounds I told my DR and she took me off it she said it makes most everyone gain weight and can give you diabetes I would see if you can get off it I got off of it and I have schizophrenia
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