The Health and Fitness Thread

[sydboy007]

Recent research shows that the bacteria in your gut can change within 24 hours based on your diet. So if you change from a plant based to meat based diet there will be more bacteria that help with the break down of animal protein.

Research is also showing guy bacteria can affect your mood as well. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium have been shown to increase the production of GABA which can cause anxiety or depression when your levels are low. GABA can also help with getting a restful sleep.

A combination of walking and eating a decent balance of the main foods, along with the odd treat, is probably the best way forward for those who just want to enjoy life and see their knees when standing.

A small level of weight training as you get older can also be good. Studies have shown it helps to reduce the amount of bone density loss, especially for the over 60s.

 

[sydboy007]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenk...-boss-the-surprising-science-of-self-control/

quite an interesting article. some of the main points. You are what we eat might have to change to We are what we eat

In recent years, scientists have identified over 100,000 viral elements in your genome, compared to the 20,000 human protein coding genes. Eight to nine percent of our DNA belongs to them and not us. Or, as science writer Carl Zimmer explains: “You’re six times more virus than human.”

For example, we now suspect that it is viral DNA that causes schizophrenia. The popular press dubbed this idea the “insanity virus” and debate is still ongoing, but the idea here, as Discover magazine recently explained, is that “the insanity virus…may challenge our basic views of human evolution, blurring the lines between “us” and “them,” between pathogen and host.

In a well-regarded study, researchers at UCLA found that women who consumed probiotics had significantly altered brain function. Further research has shown that the connections between different brain regions differ depending on which species of bacteria dominate gut flora.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Health and Fitness is for muppets and a means of transferring money from the Greedy to the Even-More-Greedy Health and Fitness industry.

We are a rich country and that is why we are unfit.

gg

 

[Tisme]

The persistent active wear:

 

[Tisme]

i think this is Hydropark in Kiev

[video]https://www.youtube.com/[/video]

 

[Tisme]

This could be you!

 

[dutchie]

Christian On Keto Diet Asks Lord To Provide Daily Fats, Proteins
May 8th, 2019

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your nutrients,
your ketosis come,
your wheats be gone,
from my cupboard as well as my stomach.
Give us this day our daily fats and proteins.
Forgive us our excess carbs as we forgive those who are on low-fat diets.
Lead us not into temptation to scarf down a bunch of Cheez-Its.
For the ketosis, the protein, and the disgusting gluten-free products are yours,
now and forever. Amino acids.

https://babylonbee.com/news/christi...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

I'm on the keto diet. Awesome change to prayer.

 

[Knobby22]

My weight has been creeping up slowly for 15 years. My natural weight is 82kgs but I measured myself at 101kgs at the end of September during lockdown. I had a bit of a pot and was officially obese.

So starting on October 4th I went on a diet from a book, healthy eating, no shakes.

I am proud to say I measured myself today and I have lost 15kgs and weigh 85.9kgs. This is despite days off such as Cup Day, Grand Final Day and having a Parma and pints on another day.

The secret is simple.
Don't eat late, let your body lose weight overnight Cut calorie intake to 800-1000 a day, try to stay away from chips, pasta, rice, or much bread etc. Get some good recipes (I used the Fast 800 diet).
Eat, steak, fish, chicken, lamb, lentils, most vegetables. Pretty much the way Aussies used to eat before modern food except with modern flavours and less fat.

I have realised how much servings have increased over the years and how much junk food is a round. A big wake up call for me.

Its taken a bit over 2 months to turn it around so you can do. My advantage is my wife doing the cooking. It is a big advantage I must admit. Lockdown helped also as harder to socialise.

 

[Ferret]

Good for you, Knobby! 15kg in two months is huge.

I guess 2nd breakfast is now a thing of the past!

 

[ghoool]

Another walk this morning, followed by another liquid vitamin shot ie. the green smothie.

Once again I picked some dandelion from the yard, and also some parsley from the garden.

 

[basilio]

Congratulations Knobby. I also used the Fast 800 diet and particular the book with the outstanding recipes .
Great value.

This has also helped.

Neuroscience Says Doing This 1 Thing Makes You Just as Happy as Eating 2,000 Chocolate Bars

It also gives you the same neurological boost as receiving $25,000.

getpocket.com

 

[sptrawler]

This has also helped.

Neuroscience Says Doing This 1 Thing Makes You Just as Happy as Eating 2,000 Chocolate Bars

It also gives you the same neurological boost as receiving $25,000.

getpocket.com

That probably relates back, to why people who are depressed and generally unhappy tend to be overweight, comfort food.

 

[grah33]

turn some fat into muscle with some of the main compound exercises (pushups, pull , squat)

 

[ghoool]

Sports, exercise, morning jogging, healthy lifestyle - what do you think of this?
Someone likes it, someone does not, and someone generally refers to this issue indifferently. But, be that as it may, you should know that there are special advantages on the side of those who go in for sports. A sedentary lifestyle is not a good start. How sorry I am for the specialists of this service aplusessay.com/finance-assignment-help.html, who work sitting all day.

 

[macca]

The best thing I have done healthwise was to buy an elliptical trainer, cost me $20 on Gumtree.

I now have no excuses to avoid exercise, like too hot, too cold, raining etc

A friend has one in the rumpus room, he watches one program there each night and when the ads are on he uses the trainer slowly.

When the program finishes he does a quick 5 minutes and he is done.

Not very scientific but a lot better than nothing

 

[Smurf1976]

Not very scientific but a lot better than nothing

A key point - even if it's imperfect, any exercise is better than no exercise.

Same goes for someone who just goes for an hour walk each day. It won't make them an athlete but it sure beats doing nothing.

 

[basilio]

Now if you stay healthy and active you can 'enjoy' these types of problems well into your eighties.

Now that I am 86, have I lost the ability to orgasm for ever?

I have always enjoyed a good sex life – until last week, when I found that I couldn’t reach a climax. Is this to be expected because of my age?

www.theguardian.com

I had to read the comments from the disbelievers and frankly skeptical. This took the cake.


TheThirdMan
6 Jan 2021 8:35

88
When my Grandad was 96 and my Nanna 94 they went along to their doctor
to whom they confided that their lovemaking was no longer as enjoyable as it had been.
The bemused doctor asked 'When did you first notice this'
To which my Nanna replied, 'Twice last night and again this morning'

 

[noirua]

Do look after your feet. In fact you can inspect your feet and they will tell you what your overall health is. If only they could speak.

MSN

www.msn.com

I have noticed over the years the terrible state some peoples feet are in. Some people in fact look perfectly normal and healthy but their feet say different. So before you accept a person as healthy make them take their shoes and socks off first. The difference from one person to another can be amazing. Forget about eyes and finger prints just check feet instead.

 

[SirRumpole]

Some good news for people who want to improve muscle tone but don't want to spend all day doing it.

3 seconds might be enough.

No time for a strength workout? New research shows three seconds may be all you need

Guilty of saying you have no time to exercise? A new study suggests that you mightn't need to spend hours – or even minutes – in the weight room to get results.

www.abc.net.au

 

[noirua]

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.