Life Style Workshop
Learning goals:
This workshop will teach you
- To control your energy level through food
- To see the use of physical exercises for a healthy body and a healthy mind
- Why keeping a diary restores your brain energy
- To assess the effect of our living environment – nature, partner, family – on us
Lifestyle. Elements of lifestyle
You are what you eat. What you eat affects your brain and body, so you want foods that are rich in antioxidants, good fats, vitamins, and minerals. Eating well is of huge importance to your overall health.
What is exercise? John R. Little in his book “Body by Science” gives the following definition: “A specific activity that stimulates a positive physiological adaptation that serves to enhance fitness and health and does not undermine the latter in the process of enhancing the former.” Exercise gives you energy. It’s that simple. People who do regular physical activity have: • up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke • up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes • up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer • up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer • a 30% lower risk of early death • up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis • up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture • a 30% lower risk of falls (among older adults) • up to a 30% lower risk of depression • up to a 30% lower risk of dementia