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Sun or no Sun? That is the question

I’m guessing you are looking at me right now, and thinking this guy has got rocks in his brain. Sunlight? How on earth can the sun be good for you. Well hear me out, I know, too much of anything is not good, that goes without saying, and yes you are right, too much sunlight is negative and can cause skin cancers and so forth.

But let’s look at some of the good things, moderate early morning sunshine and late afternoon sunlight can do for you. (more…)

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The NEWSTART 5, 2, 1

As I see it the most important and vital part of the NEWSTART program is time spent with God, I posted an article on this a little while ago. Followed closely by Nutrition and Exercise. I think all the other categories, Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air and Rest complement and support the top three factors.

On a weekly/daily basis this is what I do.

Water

I was really fortunate that I had a mother that taught me to drink water from an early age, so I didn’t have the additional task of having to change my tastes to do something that is extremely vital for us on a daily basis.

I drink 2.5-3 litres of water on a daily basis. I find without water I loose my concentration, I lack energy and just can’t sustain the workload I do on a daily basis.

Sunshine

I try to get out in the sunshine at least 3-4 times a week, it always leaves me feeling vitalised and literally buzzing with energy. I think it could be something to do with the endorphins it helps our bodies release. Alongside of all the awesome things that it does, in summer I am hoping to exercise outside as well. In my article I think I mentioned how the Roman’s and Spartans used to train in the sun, because they already worked out, they got stronger. (more…)

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