Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The ABCs of the human body.

How fun!

An article in the Niagara this Week about
The ABCs of the human body.   Very creative photography... and gymnasts.

Actually the whole site was fun.  Check it out ~ Alphabet Photography.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Halloween... boy do I have a bone to pick.

WoooOOOooooo Scary Skeletons of Halloween.  This is my new favorite Holiday!  (I think my real favorite is Thanks Giving ~ just love the comfort food and family gatherings.)  
Yet, I come across so many awesome finds for my Workshop during this month, I have to rethink my favorite choice!  I am literally a kid in a candy shop.... eye balls.... bones.... blood..... OhhHhhhh!  What more could I ask for?
Well..... funny you asked
The one thing I wish about this Halloween Holiday is that it wouldn’t be made so scary.  Bones are too Cool to be scary.   This frame work of our body is one of the most fun parts to learn about. 
This "14 Surprising Facts About Healthy Bones" article outlines some facts that might ordinarily pass us by... like the fact that your bones are alive.  
Actually they are the most vascular thing in our body... this is where your blood is made.  Hello, bone marrow.  :)  Hence, if you break a bone... uh, lets just say don’t.  Blood serves much better in your body, then out.  

Monday, October 3, 2011

What is your body trying to tell you?

Time to share another article find... this one from 'The Times of India."

CooFacts about the warning signals your body sends and what those signals might mean!

My two favorite:

Slouching makes you crave sugar even more
Doctors believe slouching reduces blood flow to the brain, triggering sugar cravings (as less glucose reaches the appetite centre of the brain).
What to do:  Sit up straight.  Keep your feet flat on the floor, lengthen your spine and tighten your tummy to push your back against the chair.

Ignoring back aches is bad for your brain  (Hmmmm.... sounds like it's time for a Massage!  ;)  www.humankneads.com

Doctors found that people who had back aches for more than a year, had up to 11 percent fewer brain cells in the areas of their brain that control learning.  It's believed the stress of dealing with the pain adversely affects cells.
What to do:  Get help from doctors immediately.  If treated early, most back problems can be cured.

Check out the full article here ~ What your body is saying?