The mind is a powerful place. If one starts to…
I constantly pace the floors in my kitchen with thousands of thoughts flooding my terrain. But somehow pacing organizes my thought allowing me to clear mind. This brings to mind how “upright, man is ready to act” and that the front is the future, to move forward and wander (Tuan…
Endorphins are morphine-like chemicals produced by the body that help diminish ppain while triggering positive feelings. They are commonly reffered to as the brian’s “ feel –good”chemicals, are are the body’s natural painkillers. The history of endorphins dates back to the 1960’s, when Cho li accidently found them by relieving effet of a hormone in the pituary gland- a pea-sized gland at the base of a human brain. Endorphns were found atlater at a pain receport sites in the brain and linked to being relase by the piturary glad when the body is under extremed stress.…
According to Webster Dictionary, ecstasy is defined as “an illegal drug that is used to produce a feeling of excitement and pleasure” Ecstasy. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2016, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecstasy. As with all drugs, ecstasy was produced to treat one symptom and evolved to affect another part of the brain. This research will address: what is ecstasy, how does ecstasy work, the short and long-term effects from using ecstasy, users of the drug, and prevention and support. Although ecstasy was introduced as a legal drug to address an ailment, its long term effects caused it to not be an efficient drug for consumption and an illegal drug.…
In the eighth grade I joined the cross country team. I have always enjoyed running, before joining the cross country team I ran in track and field the previous year. The first half of the season was one of the most challenging things I have ever done. The reason that the beginning of the season was so difficult for me is due to the fact that I was very out of shape.…
Ecstasy is the name given to tablets and pills sold containing Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, MDA or MDEA). It is not true to say that real Ecstasy is safer than fake Ecstasy. ' Real' Ecstasy triggers the release of Serotonin in the brain, which is the same chemical produced when a person is in love, hence, the name 'Love…
“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.” I agree with the quote due to my own personal experiences. I have encountered many situations where this quote played a vital role. I believe that to grow as a person, mentally and physically, you have to get out of your comfort zone. If you take small steps of learning and trying new things, your knowledge will increase.…
Exercise program: Warm-up: Cycling – 5 minutes Stretching – 10 minutes Plank – 3 x hold 1 minute Superman – 5 x hold 30 seconds Triceps extension with 5kg medicine ball – 10 reps Standing Biceps Curl – 10 reps Mountain climbers – 3 x 1 minute – in highest frequency Kneeling on exercise ball – 4 x 1 minute Side plank – 2 x 30 seconds each side Glute bridge – 15 reps Monster walk with exercise band – 2 x 10 steps on each side Squat jumps on bosu – 3 x 8 reps Push ups – 2 x 10 reps Sit ups – 3 x 40 reps Crunches – 4 x 20 reps Happy feet – 3 x 15 seconds – in highest frequency Cool-down: Jogging – 10 minutes Yoga stretches – 15 minutes 1.…
LOOKING AFTER YOUR HEART Unfortunately, coronary heart disease (CHD) is the biggest killer in the UK, with around 73,000 deaths per year according to nhs.uk. CHD basically refers to the narrowing or blocking of your arteries which supply the blood to the heart and is caused by a gradual build-up of fatty deposits inside your arteries. Certain people will be more at risk of developing the disease than others: • If you have a family history of heart disease – for example, if a parent or a sibling had CHD or a stroke (Under 65 for women or under 55 for men). • Age-related – the likelihood of CHD increases as you grow older • Men are more prone to developing CHD at an earlier age than women Given these factors, it would be sensible to make a…
Ecstasy was made in 1914 by German chemists. It was originally patented by Merck, a pharmaceutical company. It was made as a diet pill. But it was never sold for that purpose.…
However, the many benefits that come from exercise are backed by years of research. If one is to adhere to exercise, there are many positives that can be added to life. However, the choice not to engage in adequate exercise can be detrimental to health. Physically getting up and doing it is the first step, but attacking it from a psychological standpoint is the way move forward and keep progressing. It is an important concept that should be brought into the education system at young ages to magnify its importance.…
I am a very lazy person, and I tend to only do what I want to during any free time I have, ruling out any possibilities of exercising. I was able to exercise off and on, but the instances were so oddly spread apart that I doubt it would have had any noticeable, lasting effect. The times when I actually did work out, my legs and arms were so sore that I did not feel like ever exercising again. Motivation was definitely my biggest challenge, and I still struggle with it even now. I wish that I would have been able to keep a consistent food log, but even that was hard to manage.…
Euphoria *** We made it! She screeched in joy as she ran down the rolling hills. The wait and struggle was finally over. The beautiful colours and picturesque landscape was too overwhelming, the gardens were perfect and unbelievably symmetrical on each side of the path. We had travelled long and far to reach this moment.…
Exercise During Pregnancy Exercise is an important part of being healthy for people of all ages. Exercise improves heart and lung function and helps maintain strength, flexibility, and a healthy body weight. Exercise also boosts energy levels and elevates mood. For most women, maintaining an exercise routine throughout pregnancy is recommended. Only on rare occasions, and with certain medical conditions or pregnancy complications, are women asked to limit or avoid exercise during pregnancy.…
1a.) My initial measurable behavior change goal was “The one health behavior that I want to work on for the remainder of the semester is my physical activity, I have always wanted to be a runner and complete a marathon. I am a pretty active person in my everyday life and I do walk on my treadmill every morning, but I really want to get my heart rate up and burn some calories. I do notice that I am very tired in the mornings and I have read a number of research articles that show performing an activity like jogging or running first thing in the morning helps with energy and ramps up your metabolism. Since I am so tired in the morning I do drink coffee and drinking more coffee lead to more sugar in my diet, which is something that I am really…