The Heart Of The Matter
By Dr. Richard Huntoon, DC
As we move into the heart of the summer, when according to Traditional Chinese Medicine the energy of the body has moved into the Fire Element, I'd like to discuss the second part of the Element, the hardworking heart. To give you a better perspective about the amount of physical work your heart does, the average person's heart beats more than 100,000 times a day based on 72 beats per minute. If you stop to consider that, you will want to make it a priority to appreciate the different relationships that help support and regulate the heart, maintaining its function at the highest level possible.
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"The Heart Of The Matter"
Are You Aerobic?
By Dr. Richard Huntoon, DC
This is an important question to ask. Many people with good intentions begin a workout routine thinking they are going to "exercise aerobically" without fully understanding what they are doing. Just breathing heavily does not mean you are exercising at the correct heart rate.
If you want to use aerobic exercise to improve your health, it's important to understand the following: You need to exercise at a specific pace unique to yourself, governed by what your heart is doing in relationship to your current level of health.Click here to read Doc Rick's entire text:
"Are You Aerobic?"
Listen to My Radio Show When Your Health Matters
Hosted by Dr. Richard Huntoon, DC
The Radio show airs from 9:00 to 9:30am every Thursday Morning on WGHQ 920AM; WBNR 1260AM; and WLNA 1420AM.
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My Offer to You
To all Practice Members and Non-Members alike: If you would like my help with computing your ideal Aerobic Zone and setting up your heart rate monitor, simply come to the office and I will take the time to do both. If you need to purchase a heart rate monitor, you can get one at Dick's Sporting Goods. Those manufactured by Polar usually allow you to set the upper and lower heart rate limits and include an alarm. Stop by the office as soon as you can and let me get you on your aerobic way. If you want to become thinner and healthier, why waste any more time than you have to, or than you already have?
If you would like to begin exercising your way to improved health and fitness, call my office at (845) 561-BACK (2225).Get fit for life! Begin your summer by starting to exercise the correct way, and start creating a new you.
Free Health Care Class
As always, we offer a FREE Health Care Class every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the Newburgh Office. This is your chance to have all your tough health questions answered by Dr. Huntoon himself. Since this class is FREE, we require reservations to secure your spot for the class. So call my office at (845) 561 BACK (2225) if you are interested in making a reservation for yourself or your family and friends.
Time to Take Out the Garbage—
with our Special Spring Detoxification Program!