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At Good Elements.com, we like to say that our superior supplements are the perfect complement to a healthy and active lifestyle. But what is a healthy and active lifestyle exactly? One place to turn to for a definition is the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans written by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).The advisory committee’s recommendations are reflected in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued in November. The guidelines say:

* Healthy adults, aged 18-64, should do 2 hours and 30 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity like brisk walking and water aerobics or 1 hour and 15 minutes per week of vigorous intensity physical activity such as jogging and swimming laps or a combination of the two. Adults should include muscle strengthening activities in their work-outs 2 days per week. Those workouts leading to sore joints and inflammation? Good Elements’ Motion joint pain relief supplement can help.

* Older adults, aged 65 and older, should follow an activity plan based on their abilities and if they are at risk for falling should include a balance training program.

* Children, aged 6-17, should aim for one hour or more of physical activity per day, incorporating vigorous exercise at least three days per week. The guidelines call for muscle strengthening and bone strengthening exercises at least three days per week. The advisory committee cited “strong evidence” showing physically active children have less body fat and are at lower risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Activities for children should be developmentally appropriate.

* Adults and children with disabilities should be as physically active as possible.

* Healthy pregnant and postpartum women should do moderate-intensity physical at least 2 hours and 30 minutes per week. Women who engaged in vigorous-intensity physical activity prior to pregnancy can continue with the permission of their health care providers.

While it may seem obvious that exercise improves health, there is an increasing amount of scientific data supporting the concept. “After reviewing a body of scientific research, we saw evidence that physical activity contributed to overall health and reduced the risk for most chronic conditions including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers,” said Tufts University’s Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, who served as vice-chair of the advisory committee. “In addition, the evidence showed that the health benefits of physical activity are seen at any given body weight. In our final report to HHS, the advisory committee also identified a need for specificity and suggested individualized guidelines for population subgroups including adults, older adults and children.”

Nelson stresses that, while aerobic exercise is the most important part of the equation, “it’s also important for adults and children to supplement their workouts with strength exercises. Activities like push-ups and sit-ups build muscle and bone strength. In older adults, strength training can help improve functionality and reduce the risk of falls,” Nelson said.

It remains unclear whether there is a minimum dose of exercise that will yield health benefits. “There is mounting scientific evidence that one hour per week of moderate intensity physical activity is associated with improved health and reduced risk for heart disease,” Nelson said. “While not ideal, even limited physical activity appears to be better than none at all.

Source: Tufts University, Health Sciences

Welcome to Good Elements.com’s first healthy living blog. We are delighted that you are here and walking with us on the path to better health.

It’s difficult to describe just how happy we are to finally be live, on the web, and sharing these wonderful products and our lifestyle advice with you. Like anything worth while, the creation of Good Elements took a great deal of time, love, and help from family, friends, and strangers who are now friends. Our deepest, heartfelt thanks to you all. You can find out how Good Elements came into being by clicking here.

On this our maiden blog voyage, we want to share our enthusiasm for the gift of good health, and the importance of seeking balance in our everyday lives. As much as we would all like to, we can not bottle all of the secrets to healthy living. While supplements are a good place to start, living a “healthy lifestyle” ‐ and all of that encompasses ‐ is paramount.

Through this blog, the daily health tip, and monthly news articles and recipes, we will be providing practical information that can help you live a more “healthy lifestyle.” We are going to touch on some natural health “current events”, and talk about the major factors that contribute to good (and bad) health, and how you can make small changes that can have dramatic benefits on your health. We at Good Elements want to be your partners in superior health, and this blog and our other information is part of that partnership.

Thanks so much for reading ‐ and for browsing around the site. Check this blog out each week and monitor our health tips every day. The best way to access this information is by signing up for our RSS Feed which with a click of the button can be integrated into your web home pages like MyYahoo, Google, Facebook and others.

Again, welcome to Good Elements. We hope you will visit with us often,

Yours in Good Health,

Dr. Britta Zimmer
Chief Naturopathic Doctor & Founder