Benefits of the Health Holidays Yukon Program
Healthy living promotes wellness inside and out. By providing vital nourishment to body, mind and spirit, it strengthens our inherent multi-level protection mechanisms against illness. Doing good things for yourself also works imperceptibly behind the scenes, increasing a positive attitude and self-confidence in everyday life.
And
it shows: in the natural glow of your skin that no make-up can imitate,
a new spring in your step, increased energy and fitness levels; in
essence, the appearance of well-being that comes from taking good care
of yourself.
Short and long-term health benefits of following our program of a tasty, wholesome nutrition combined with daily physical activity can include
- Balanced blood sugar levels
- Normalizing of blood pressure
- Reduced cholesterol levels
- Optimal blood lipid ratios
- Improved cardiovascular health and lower risk of heart disease
- Achieving a healthy body mass index (BMI) through sustainable weight control
The recently completed Diabetes Prevention Program study in the US conclusively showed that people with pre-diabetes (an estimated 54 million in the United States) can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes by making changes in their diet and increasing their level of physical activity.
The cancer connection: Being overweight can significantly increase your risk of cancer, according to a critically important review recently released by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). The report: “Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective” is the largest study ever to explore the connection between lifestyle and cancer, and condenses the results of over 7000 existing studies.
A crucial finding of the report states: “Food, nutrition, physical activity, and body composition play a central role in the prevention of cancer.”
Our strategies for lifestyle change at Health Holidays Yukon are in line with the experts'
following key recommendations for cancer prevention:
Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.
Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.
Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods (particularly
processed foods high in added sugar, or low in fiber, or high in fat).
Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans.
Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats.
If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day.
Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium).
Don't use supplements to protect against cancer.
After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.
By following these recommendations and using the hands-on skills for lifestyle change aqcuired during your health holiday, you’ll afford yourself the best protection against the risk of cancer and many other illnesses that afflict countless millions in today’s industrial societies.
