“Diet and Exercise” can often be words heavily weighted with cultural meaning. It can bring up negative feelings about body image or the pressure to conform to the dominant culture’s ideas of beauty. But there is a difference between health and perceived beauty. The information in this section is to help assess your physical health and offer ways to improve your nutrition and increase your physical activity.
Did you know:
- An extensive study reported that a regular exercise program was equal in benefit to routine doses of Zoloft, a common antidepressant. Blumenthal
- Omega-3 fatty acids (found in oily fish or in Omega-3 supplements) have been found to improve mental and emotional wellbeing, reduce inflammation, and help fight degenerative diseases. For the best results, eat fish 2-3 times per week. (www.naturalnews.com/016353.html)