Getting High

 All Natural

We see so many of us looking to get high from drugs, alcohol, and pills. Why is that when we know that while these may change the way we feel in the short term many of these products are unhealthy and do long term damage to our minds and bodies. 

A simple 20 minute walk can release all the feel good chemicals we need while benefiting our sense of well being and boost our health and longevity.  When we perform exercise, especially outside in the fresh air and soft sunshine, our bodies release the feel good chemicals of serotonin, endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin, For higher intensity workouts we release IGF-1 which has a variety of health benefits.  Fresh air and deep breathing can increase our oxygen levels and reduce our stress and cortisol levels. Soft sunshine, that does not burn the skin, provides essential vitamin D. 

We have an innate ability to improve our mood, reduce stress, and improve our health and sense of well being.  Some simple lifestyle changes can provide a natural high that is everlasting and best of all free. When we sprinkle in a little spirituality we further enhance the benefits.  

These natural chemicals can transform our lives and improve our outlook and optimism but we need to take the initiative. Our bodies have everything needed to improve our health all we need to do is harness those God given gifts. God Bless. 

Time to get high on life.  You deserve the best!

With Love,

Coach K

Vitamin E: Endorphins and Stress

Vitamin E - Exercise and Endorphins

Endorphins are those natural feel good chemicals released by the body during exercise.  The wonderful thing about exercise is that it is a natural stress reliever.  Another terrific benefit is that it creates a natural high, long known as the "runners high" often experienced by long distance runners. Exercise, especially outdoors in the fresh air, is invigorating and can create the same feeling that many experience by taking external substances. 

So in summary we have an activity that enhances mood, eliminates adverse health conditions, and has many other overall benefits such as improved circulation, lower blood pressure, and improved heart and lung function.  Another wonderful trait is that this activity is FREE 

So just begin.  Start with a simple walk, jog, run, or jump rope and get that Rocky Mountain High the natural way.

With Love,

Coach K

Tom Kaufmann

CoachKaufmann.com

The Healing Power of Nature

Nature

Feeling stressed, sluggish, tired, run down, is your health not what you want it to be? Time to get outside.  Fresh air, sunlight, and nature can restore your health.  Simply walking in the woods among the trees can begin to heal and increase your energy levels. 

I've run, walked, and jump roped for 40 years and this past year instead of the treadmill or jumping rope on the patio, I've made an effort to do more trail walking and running and I've notice a big change in my energy levels.  Exercise naturally raises your endorphin levels, those body chemicals, that make you feel good, the "runner's high".  When you combine exercise with the great outdoors, you have a simple prescription to wellness.

When you have an opportunity choose to exercise outdoors and get the added benefits of nature's beauty. Nature is your prescription for whatever ails you. 

With Love,

Tom Kaufmann

Coach K