The 3 ways to exercise outside in the winter  You can find many annoying but suitable reasons why you cannot exercise in the winter. Nose dripping. Eyes watering. Cold air freezing your throat, filling your lungs. Exercise outside in the wintertime sounds like a cruel joke, but if you follow some of tips from John Honerkamp, exercising outside will be an absolutely enjoyable activity in the winter.  John Honerkamp, chief coach of the New York Road Runners organization, and the Mayo Clinic, for safely (and even enjoyably) working out in the winter. 1. Get Used to It  Your body will get used to the cold temperature although it is hard to believe. You'll have to continue challenging the outdoors. Keep your chin up and keep going. "It's key to focus on effort versus actual pace," Honerkamp says. 2. Get Dressed Appropriately  "if you're going to be tough, make sure you're smart about it and that you're dressed appropriately." Honerkamp suggests wearing layers, which help keep you warm for longer time. 3. Know When to Go Inside  Listen to the weather forecaster before your go outside. If the wind is extremely chilly or the temperature is below zero, Mayo Clinic suggests skipping your workout or taking it inside. Go to the Mayo Clinic KMH editor Jane

  6 easiest ways to exercise for diabetic patients If you have a chronic diabetic disease, you have heard the story more than enough, the importance of exercise. However, like everyone else, it is challenging for you to keep exercising because it requires ceaseless efforts and patience to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today, there are six easiest ways to help you work out everyday! 1. 30 minutes are enough  You never need to make your work-out time long and excessive.It is the best plan for you to take a walk or do simple moves for 30 minutes a day.You can add up 3 to 5 minutes to your daily exercise until it reaches up to 60 minutes. 2. Increase your total activity  Apart from the planned exercise such as walking, jogging, cycling, you need to boost up the amount of total activity throughout the day. If you rarely move your body, it is unlikely to see your improved glycemic control. 3. Wear a step counter  Buy a step counter to make a sum of the total activity and exercise. Your goal for a day will be 10,000 steps. 4. Find an exercise buddy  Be an exercise buddy for someone or find one for you! You can be motivated when feeling lazy to keep your exercise plan. What are friends for? 5. Keep an exercise journal  Record the duration of exercise and your daily glycemic index every day, and then compare the figures every month. You will Witness your improved glycemic index and decreased body weight. 6. Get an exercise prescription  It can be the most effective way to follow the exercise methods prescribed by a medical sports specialist doctor. It is safe and individualized based on your glycemic index, body fats, and muscles.   Why don’t you choose the favorable one out of the six ways and keep it for your energetic days in the winter. The sooner you start it, the sooner you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. KMH editor, Jane

According to oriental medicine, enhancing colon motility helps relieving symptoms of exhaustion as well as constipation. To enhance the motility of the colon, you can either stimulate your stomach with your hands, or the meridians on legs and waist.   Healing Therapy                 1. You should lie down on your back while your partner is holding your waist with both hands. 2. The partner will lift your waist 5cm and put down for 5~10 times. 3. The partner will hold your ankles and gently shake them sideway.   Written by Hyojung Kim (in Korean) Source: Brainworld > BrainHealth/Diet > Brainfitness http://www.brainmedia.co.kr/brainWorldMedia/ContentView.aspx?contIdx=7411&fromMenu=subMain&menuCd=BrainHealth Translated by Korea Medical Hub