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4 Tips For Decreasing Stress and Anxiety

June 12, 2018 By Lucy

Stress and anxiety is something that affects millions of people a day. Since life can be full of challenges and curveballs, often people don’t have the tools to be able to overcome them without it affecting their stress levels.

If you notice stress and anxiety starting to take its toll on your quality of life and making you feel worse and worse, it’s time to take control and make a change.

Rather than missing out on the beauty of life and all it has to offer, get rid of the stress in your life by trying these tips. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health, Mental Health Tagged With: exercise, how to deal with stress and anxiety, meditate, surround yourself with people you love

Hunting Your Way To Better Health

October 21, 2016 By John Jones

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When people hear the term “hunting” they think of many things, but health may not be the first thing that comes to their mind.  The truth is that hunting can be a very physically demanding sport that creates a great physical and mental workout as well as providing lean and healthy protein for you and your family to enjoy.   Here are a few ways hunting can better your health.

Nutrition

When you think of hunting, nutritional benefits may not necessarily be the first thing that comes to mind. Many hunted animals like deer or elk are low in fat and lack hormones and preservatives compared to store bought meat.  The meat from an animal is only going to be as good as the food that it eats.  An animal that eats a diet that is mostly made of grass is going to have a greater variety of vitamins stored in its muscle tissue than animals raised on grain.  Dr. Melina Jampolis, a diet and fitness expert and contributor for CNN, points out that game meat is a good source of lean protein and recommends consuming in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

Exercise

In addition to the nutritional benefits, hunting almost always involves some type of physical exercise.  A majority of hunting seasons occur throughout the fall months, so it is a great alternative to get in an outdoor workout in the fresh air versus working out in a gym.  Most hunting requires trekking through the woods in one form or another and once you add on all of the gear that is required for hunting, like a rifle or bow or arrow, you are adding another 10 to 20 pounds of weight to carry which makes for a great workout.  Taking into account a hunter’s height and weight, some sources estimate that the average large game hunter can burn well over 400 calories an hour.

Mental Health And Relaxation

Hunting is primarily a mental sport.  When it comes to hunting, it is a sport that involves preparation, concentration, problem solving and a lot of patience.  Hunting also is a sport that allows hunters to clear their heads and escape from the stress of everyday life.  Hunting is an experience that requires no rush, no deadlines, and no schedule. A study conducted in 2010 determined that just spending 5 minutes in some sort of green space improves mood and mental health.  Hunting can be done alone but also organized hunts provided by clubs or groups are a way to socialize too.  Time in the wilderness almost always allows for times of thought and reflection.

The sport of hunting can promote a healthy lifestyle.  Hunting provides many health benefits:  bringing home and preparing a clean and lean form of protein for you and your family, physical health to your body, and mental benefits for your mind and your mood.  

Filed Under: Exercise and Fitness Tagged With: exercise, hunting, Mental Health, Nutrition, outdoor sports

5 Alternative Treatments for Addiction

March 27, 2015 By Teresa Te

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse 23.5 million people over the age of 12 needed treatment for addiction in 2009. Those numbers represent people struggling with alcohol and “illicit drugs” alone, and are not a reflection of how many individuals actually received the care they needed that year.

Addiction isn’t a minority issue in the United States, it’s endemic. Despite an array of treatment options — from long term inpatient rehabilitation centers, to Alcoholic Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous meetings — many individuals are far from addiction free. If you, or someone you know is struggling with addiction, here are a few alternative methods to try in conjunction with more standard practices.

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1. Meditation, mindfulness, and yoga

The practice of Yoga is meant to unite mind, body, and spirit through postures, meditation, and breathing. Often, addicts are disassociated from their bodies, minds, and feelings. Regaining themselves and learning to put the outside world away has proved beneficial for many addicts. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drugs, Health, Treatments Tagged With: acupuncture, drug abuse, exercise, hallucinogens, pet therapy, treatments for addiction, yoga

3 Ways for You to Take Control of Your Health Right Now

January 4, 2014 By dave

Your health is the most important thing you have. It’s not a material possession and it’s not a loved one, but without it you have almost nothing.

For that reason, it’s imperative you learn to take control of your health so you remain in good condition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: exercise, healthy diets

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