Sex – 10 times more effective than any drug

Make sex the vital root of health and happiness in your daily life. There are immense benefits of sex such as pleasure, satisfaction and above all, it keeps you healthy. Up to 200 calories can be burnt if you engage in energetic sexual activities. I will be going into details of why your sex life is a very important part of you…

Sex reduces the risk of heart diseases
Take the case of women. Till they are 40, heart diseases are rare amongst them. But once they cross the age of menopause, the heart walls thicken, arteries stiffen and women become more prone to heart diseases. But you know what; an active sex life can make matters easier for you. Researchers at the Queen’s University say that making love three or more times a week helps women as well as men stay away from many diseases relating to the heart.

Improved sense of smell
The production of the hormone prolactin surges after sex and this causes stem cells in the brain to develop new neurons in the brain’s olfactory bulb, its smell center.

Weight loss, overall fitness
A vigorous sexual encounter is the same as running 15 minutes on a treadmill or playing a spirited game of squash. Sex increases the production of testosterone which leads to stronger bones and muscles.

Sex as a Pain Reliever
During sex the hormone oxytocin is secreted in your body which in turn causes the release of endorphins {natural pain and stress fighters}. Because of these natural opiates, sex acts as a powerful analgesic, elevating the pain threshold and helping to relieve the aches of conditions like arthritis, whiplash and headaches.

Sex reduces Stress / improves Sleep and Relaxation
Frequent sex relaxes you. Researchers indicate that couples sleep more deeply and peacefully after satisfied sex. At this hour you may be able to let go of distracting thoughts that might hinder sleep.
There is more to health than just exercises and a well balanced diet. So, it is important to engage in active love making at least thrice a week as the benefits you mold out of this pleasurable act is truly significant in your healthy life.

Couple bonding
A happy sexual life brings couple closer in marriage. It brings sexual satisfaction and emotional happiness and in turn boosts your health.

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How Much Exercise Do You Need?

Experts recommend that you do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity three or more times a week because of its health benefits. However, most times we do not exercise for as long as one month which in turn does no good to our bodies.

If you have been inactive for a while, you may want to start with less strenuous activities such as walking or swimming at a comfortable pace. Beginning at a slow pace will allow you to become physically fit without straining your body. Once you are in better shape, you can gradually do more strenuous activity.

Begin with Moderate-intensity Activity
Moderate-intensity activities includes some of the things you may already be doing during a day or week.

These are some examples: A short walk around the block, Playing actively with the kids, Walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, Taking an activity break -- get up and stretch or walk around, Parking your car a little farther away from your destination and walking the extra distance

The point is not to make physical activity an unwelcome chore, but to make the most of the opportunities you have to be active.


Aerobics Exercises
Aerobic activity involves continuous activity or exercise that is long in duration but low in intensity, allowing the body to replenish needed oxygen. Aerobic exercise activities are gentle rhythmic exercises that involve low-intensity activity in a way to improve oxygen consumption of the body.
Examples include: Stair Climbing, Working the treadmill, Stationary bicycle, Indoor rower, Stairmaster, Cycling, Nordic Walking, Kickboxing and Rope skipping.

Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
Stretching and strengthening exercises such as weight training should also be a part of your physical activity program. In addition to using calories, these exercises strengthen your muscles and bones and help prevent injury.


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