Common, Everyday Things Affect Our Health, Outlook and Vitality​​​​​​​

 

• Posture – helps organs function better, prevents pain from muscle misuse and affects our cortisol & testosterone levels (in both women & men). 

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Links and resources:​

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• Alynn Kakuk (PT) Mayo Clinic Healthy Loving Program  http://www.philly.com/philly/health/Stand_up_straight_What_healthy_posture_is_and_how_to_maintain_it.html

 

• http://posturebly.com/5-negative-effects-of-bad-posture-on-your-body-and-mind

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• Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are | TED ...

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

 

• http://whatsyourposture.com.au/posture-health/

 

• http://sonomabodybalance.com/2010/05/could-unhealthy-posture-hurt-your-organs/

 

• http://www.iposture.com/learn_ls_good-posture.php

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