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INTRODUCTION TO

PILATES

Chapter 1:

The Definition of Modern-Day Health Challenges

Oxidative stress is a process that wreaks havoc on our bodies over time. Free radicals, leave our cells damaged, and the damaged cells in turn go off in search of the electrons that would return them to stability. If your body doesnt have enough antioxidants to regularly counteract free radical damage, eventually it will not be able to repair and regenerate itself.

You also increase inflammation when you reach for sugary foods that offer temporary relief from anxiety, anger, sadness, pain, and displeasure. The sugars we consume under stress tend to be highly refined. Theyre the sugars in foods that lack the protein or fiber that would slow the biochemical effects of the sugar on the body. The quick energy from sugar may make you feel good in the moment, but the candy bar, cupcake, or glass of wine can spike your insulin, and that causes damage to LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. The sticky, damaged LDL travels through your blood vessels and incites further inflammation until it ends up glued to the walls, forming plaques that create restrictions ad, eventually, increased risk for Alzheimers, diabetes, arthritis, heart attack, and stroke. In addition, glycaemic stress from even slightly high levels of blood sugar results in the release of inflammatory chemicals like cytokines from immune cells, which damage blood vessel walls.

Excess visceral fat (belly fat) also causes inflammation, which leads to all sorts of aches and pains and that unsightly and unnecessary pot belly isnt due to age but to sugar consumption and the resulting inflammation catching up with you. Its a sign that you need to give birth to a new you: a fit, fabulous, feisty and ageless dynamo that experiences so much pleasure that you dont succumb to the temptation of lesser, temporary pleasures from sugars and alcohols.

And while the aging effects of regular alcohol consumption start to become obvious to the eye, much of the damage is happening deeper within the body. The brains pathways for processing dopamine, a natural pain reliever and pleasure creator, cease to function properly. Over time, you start to feel worse sober than you did before the drinking habit took hold. Mindless overindulgence as a way to ease pain you dont want to feel is a whole different story. Do you self-medicate and suppress your inconvenient, uneasy feelings? Its far better to detoxify from them and release them so that you can experience a life of fulfilment and joy!

Detoxification is great. It fosters good health and reminds us of how good it feels to get the junk out of our system and return to our natural state of wellness. You can simply choose to begin the process of returning to clean eating and pleasurable living, knowing that you might feel uncomfortable for a few days as all those toxins make their way out of your body. During that mild discomfort, you can look forward to the transition from feeling bloated, achy, and low on energy to feeling vibrant again. Let go of the concept of detoxification as a penance and focus on the pleasures of taking care of yourself, tuning in to your needs and eating fresh, healthy foods.

All the junk you eat and all the health-eroding messages and behaviours you keep repeating will take their toll if you dont admit its time to really care for and love yourself enough to put your adrenaline-fuelled ways behind you. Then you will find that you have much more control over your health than you previously thought. Gerontologist Michael F. Roizen, M.D., has done research showing that you can extend your quality and quantity of life by adopting a positive attitude and even just flossing your teeth! Some of the changes may seem difficult as you try to develop new habits and fit new activities into your busy schedule, but the payoffs can be extraordinary.

Do YOU want your Quality of Health to Match your Quality of Life?

Everyone wants their health span to match their lifespan. Many men and women dont just fear losing their health, their energy or their looks. They also fear losing their mental faculties, which is always the result of some form of physical degeneration of the brain. It seems every day theres another frightening report on how many older people who are otherwise in good physical health are in cognitive decline. What isnt so clear is that we can make many lifestyle changes to protect our brain health. Theres quite a lot of ongoing research into dementia and other mental health challenges but, rather than wait for a treatment, why not adopt a lifestyle right now that can prevent the problems in the first place?