Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Does An Inflexible Body Result in an Inflexible Mind?

Recently, there has been some buzz about Google's hiring practices. Apparently, they prefer not to hire anyone over 45 years of age. Is Google justified in avoiding middle-aged people?
Is Google missing out on the insights and experience that more mature individuals can bring to the table? Could an aging body maintain a sharp and flexible mind through the years?

As we age, these are issues that we are confronted with. How do we take care of ourselves so that we can continue to keep up the pace and compete in the workplace? By paying more attention to our bodies and being more methodical and focused, new insights are realized. All the years of our youth, we take our selves for granted because we have the "cushion" of being young and resilient. Employers can work the younger people like crazy cause of the enormous supply of energy. However, as one ages we become more aware of sensations and changes in our bodies.
We began to "work smarter". We become more systematic to be more efficient rather than tapping into that endless supply of energy. Does this mean that as we get older we began to work smarter and smarter?

It is not very "ecological" to shut out one group or another from the workplace as this could fall in the realm of discrimination. Each one should be considered individually for their skills and what they can contribute.

Keeping all this in mind, I recall reading a study that was performed in convalescent homes.
It was observed that the patients that stretched daily not only improved their health but also improved their concentration and mental outlook. The Yogis who have advanced capacities to focus and perform incredible poses come to mind. Perhaps participating in flexibility exercises can help us with our physical and mental flexibility and help keep us in the running.

C. Tiemann, D.C.
http://www.myfitness24-7.com/store/1800314/product/2Brian%20Dorfman

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Ionized Water, Osteoporosis, Alkalizing

I bought and read Kris Carr's book (Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips). On page 145 she says "You want an alkaline body!" I wonder if she drinks ionized water (also known as structured, alkaline, clustered water, etc.) Apparently, drinking ionized water is supposed to be more effective than than supplements at detoxifying and alkalizing the body due to the negative electrons. The ionized water is also more hydrating due to the smalled electrolyzed molecules. The other cool thing is that this structured water also helps the body absorb calcium so that osteoporosis is prevented. I haven't researched enough yet to find out if it will reverse it. I will also find out as I go along in life and have my bone density tests. Any way, Kris Carr says to "move your ass" so I better get going.
Cecelia Tiemann
http://www.myfitness24-7.com/category/155417
http://www.myfitness24-7.com/store/1800314/page/1314632
The second link is an article I wrote on ionized water and the three things that I considered and caused me to buy a water ionizer.