This page explains Health & Longevity Benefits of:
SUNSHINE & Infrared Light Therapy
Fresh AIR & BREATHING Techniques
EXERCISE & Whole Body Vibration (WBV). Come try our WBV.
Please note that some of the MercolaPDF or Mercola.com links may be censored and only available through his substack.
- LIGHT THERAPY = SUNSHINE -
The Importance of Sunshine and Vitamin D for Health by MercolaPDF - May 2022 Consider helping SUN BURN not with so much sunscreen but improving diet and cutting seed oils and adding ascorbic acid or whole food vitamin C, vitamin D (even topically), calcium and vitamin F to move the calcium into the cells. (Do it within an hour of exposure.)
The Case For Sunlight with COVID Patients by Dr. Seheult on MedCram - Feb 2022 Big benefits of IR light explained by Roger Seheult, M.D..
Sunlight and Light Therapy Optimizes Health and Immunity by Dr. Seheult - Jan 2022 Discusses important benefits of near infrared NIR light therapy to lessen symptoms and help heal the body. Seems to help lower inflammation and help produce melatonin.
- LIGHT THERAPY using SAUNA (Please see our Laser, Sauna, Light Therapy page.)
- LIGHT THERAPY using K-LASER & LED (Please see our Laser, Sauna, Light Therapy page.)
- BREATHING Techniques for Health -
Box Breathing - Calm and Energize Your Body by Mark Devine of SealFit on YouTube- Feb 2012
Benefits of Box Breathing by Mercola PDF - Jan 2022 Calms and balances the nervous system. Raises nitrous oxide which may help infections.
How Being Outdoors Helps Reduce Infections by MercolaPDF - Jul 2022 And how being locked indoors can worsen infection factors.
Top Breathing Techniques for Better Health by MercolaPDF - Jul 2022 Nose breathing and horizontally is key. Try the 4-7-8 breathing sequence.
- EXERCISE for Health & Longevity -
All types of physical activity are important - stretching, cardio, balance and strength conditioning.
Nailing the Sweet Spots for Exercise Volume with Dr. James O'Keefe and Mercola on BitChute - Nov 2023
Nailing the Sweet Spots for Exercise Volume with Dr. James O'Keefe on Mercola - Nov 2023 Optimal seems to be 20-40 minutes of strength training 2 to 3 times per week (up to 60 minutes weekly) plus aerobic activity of 60 minutes or more per day. Too much vigorous exercise backfires. You cannot do too much moderate exercise. Overdoing strength training is worse than doing nothing at all. Hard exercise in your 40s and 50s can increase injury and heart risk. Every 1000 steps daily decreases mortality by 10-15% up to 6000 steps. Daily strength training up to one hour adds another 19% (benefits are nullified after that).
Muscle Mass - Key to Longevity by MercolaPDF - Apr 2022 Muscle mass helps people endure illnesses and aging.
Muscle Mass - Key to Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Mercola on Bitchute - Apr 2022 How much exercise and what type do you need? Protein uses?
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Simple Ways to Boost Athletic Performance by MercolaPDF - Mar 2022 - Many simple tips. Pickle juice for muscle cramps. Hydration. Adequate protein. Salt water (1/2 tsp per 10 ounces) 1 hour before competition helps boost endurance up to 50% - helps cooling, lowers heart rate. To eat or not eat before training? Training in a fasting or dehydrated state trains you for optimal adaptation.
Simple Ways to Boost Athletic Performance with Siim Land and Dr. Dinicolantonio & Mercola on Bitchute - Mar 2022 Vital info for aging.
Exercising Only on Weekends Still Reduces Risk of Dying by MercolaPDF - Jul 2022 While getting 150 minutes of exercise throughout the week is preferred, even cramming it into the weekend still reduces the risk of dying compared to those who do not exercise.
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A unique way to optimize exercising is called HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training - see below.
Martin Gibala PhD: The Science of Vigorous Exercise - From VO2 Max to Time Efficiency of HIIT by found My Fitness on YouTube - Sep 2023 Very interesting but long interview. Says that even short vigorous exercise (as little as 3-5 minute bursts or shorter) is beneficial. See also his book called The One Minute Workout.
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Vigorous Exercise Associated with Additional Health Benefits by Mercola.com - Jan 2021 CENSORED
Why Standing May be As Important As Exercise by MercolaPDF - Aug 2022
A very useful link showing exercising to maintain health into later life by Dr. Mercola. - CENSORED
Dr. Mercola shows a few exercises and machines that are helpful for a daily fitness routine.
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Corrective Exercises & Whole Body Vibration The many benefits of WBV by HealthTide.com
Whole Body Vibration Improves Balance and Muscle Endurance on PubMed - Feb 2014
Metabolic Effect of Whole Body Vibration in 20 Minutes on PubMed - Jan 2018 Seems to help diabetes.
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Whole Body Vibration Helps Improve Circulation - 2007 Loma Linda
Favorable Effects of 24 Week WBV on Glycemic Control in Elderly Diabetic Patients - PubMed Jun 2021
Building Bone and Whole Body Vibration Training on PubMed- 2004