NASA Astronauts Return Flabby
Our modern sedentary lifestyle mimics the debilitating effects of gravity-free space that astronauts experience. YIKES
Dr. Joan Vernikos, a former scientist at NASA, had this realization from what she observed working with NASA astronauts. Astronauts return from space with health conditions similar to seniors, due to the ravages of lack of gravity. And this resembles the current helath of many Americans.
Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, muscle wasting and arthritis, sexual dysfunction, balance and coordination problems, poor sleep, and lack of stamina come from not moving.
Get Off the Couch!
Primitive man was constantly moving, running, hunting.
Conveniences have freed us from drudgery: no more wood chopping, or walking to work, However, the human body is designed to be MUCH MORE ACTIVE than we are today.
Our bodies are actually constantly in motion, heart beating, eyes, moving digestive tract working. "Sitting Kills.." is a well written book, easy to understand and a fierce warming for Americans to wake up.
Couch potatoes take heed!