Are You Walking the Right Way?

Tuesday 05/21/2013 Join the conversation! Are You Walking the Right Way? Walking is an ideal way to get daily exercise - it strengthens almost every major organ in the body, promotes heart health and boosts the immune system. But have you considered how to best put one foot in front of the other? Your walking habits can have an impact on how much benefit you get from each outing. Keep the following in mind when walking: Walk with your head erect. Look ahead and train your sight 10 to 20 feet ahead of you. If you need to check the ground to avoid obstacles, lower your eyes, not your head. Keep your back straight. Stretch your spine so your shoulders are level and square, and tuck your buttocks in. Bend your arms. Flex your elbows at close to 90-degree angles and let your arms swing at waist level. Take shorter, measured steps, with your feet striking the ground with the heel and pushing off with the toes. Too long a stride can throw you off balance. Avoid lowering your head, thrusting your trunk forward or letting your arms dangle listlessly at your sides Supporting Your Immune System Crowded cities, frequent travel, and spending time in daycare centers and schools expose you to environmental toxins and more germs than people had to deal with in the past. You can help protect and strengthen your immunity by eating right, getting enough activity and rest, practicing stress reduction and cultivating healthy emotional states. You may also want to consider polypore mushrooms to help enhance immune function. The General Immune Support formula available on Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor features a combination of polypore mushrooms, and is recommended for anyone who gets frequent colds. Learn more about this and other formulas designed for immune health - visit today for your free, personalized recommendation. It's the Journey, Not the Destination Make each day count, with an outlook that is both serene and inspired. Dr. Weil's newest website, SpontaneousHappiness.com, has everything you need to get on the path to optimal well-being including recipes, checklists and exclusive tools to track your walking. Learn more - start your 10-day free trial now! All of Dr. Weil's after-tax profits from royalties from sales of Weil Lifestyle, LLC, licensed products go directly to the Weil Foundation.

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