What makes gardening (and leisure activities) a good workout?
Gardening is a fun and rewarding form of exercise. Yes, that’s right, gardening does qualify as exercise. You get to go outside, bask in the sun, and dig around the dirt. Think of all the movements that you’ll perform. Raking, weeding, trimming, digging. A statistic provided by Henry Ford Health shows that going out in the yard for 30 to 45 minutes can burn up to 300 calories.*
So, make sure that you are wearing proper sun protection and watch your form! You don’t want to throw out a back by straining awkwardly or trying to pick something up that is too heavy.
After you get done in the garden, try Res-Q ActiFLEX to relax sore joints and muscles. The natural supplement will help you feel ready for the next time you want to get back out there!
I have joint pain and find outdoor chores hard to do, does Res-Q offer a solution?
As we age, it is extremely common for achy joints and stiff muscles to develop during physical activities. Inflammation is a key culprit in osteoarthritis symptoms, specifically pain and stiffness. Res-Q offers several products that work as anti-inflammatories and natural pain relievers. Highlighted are two products that can help ease joint pain.
Res-Q GlycoMarine is a proven natural supplement to help people move better with less pain. This formulation is a marine glycogen complex harvested from New Zealand green-lipped mussels. The consumption of this shellfish has been shown to slow and even prevent the production of inflammation-causing enzymes. It is also gastro-protective for no stomach problems.
Res-Q CurcuminULTRA contains the all-natural compound curcumin, which is the main active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin helps combat foreign invaders and can repair damage to the body. This is what makes it such a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory. Additionally, it can increase antioxidant capacity in the body, which will help protect the body from free radicals. Free radical damage contributes to a variety of chronic health conditions.
Can sunlight actually benefit your health?
Many hear about the negative effects of the sun beaming down upon your skin. But, did you know that the sun is actually helping your body function better as well?
There are actually many benefits of sunlight.
- Support better sleep
- Uplift your mood
- Increase energy
- Lower blood pressure
- Heal inflammation
- Help strengthen bones
How does sunlight help the body in all these different ways?
Sunlight helps to regulate people’s circadian rhythms, which regulates the levels of serotonin and melatonin. The bright light tells your body to stop making melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally made hormone that’s produced as it gets dark in the evening to prepare the body for sleep. If you get an hour of light in the morning, you’ll sleep better at night.*
Another amazing attribute of sunlight is that it can help to lower your blood pressure! It’s thought that exposure to the sun’s rays helps trigger skin to release stores of nitrogen oxides, which cause arteries to dilate, lowering blood pressure.* On top of sunlight, Res-Q Orosine is another natural choice for lowering blood pressure.
One of the many other benefits of sunlight is its ability to help strengthen bones. The vitamin D from the sun helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate from our diets. These minerals are necessary for healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.* Res-Q Vital D3 offers this essential nutrient as Vitamin D3 – the same form that nature supplies from sunlight.
Citations
Kerslake, R. J. (2021, June 29). 10 proven benefits of sun-to-skin contact. The Checkup. Retrieved June 8, 2022, from https://www.singlecare.com/blog/benefits-of-sunlight/
