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solar energy saving the planet, by Stephen Allerton blogger.
Stephen Says,
Hello friends, what attracts me to solar energy is the fact that you can have your ideal home anywhere in the world, as long as there is sunshine, ie absolutely everywhere! I’ve been recently reading people’s opinions regarding solar energy, and it’s pros and cons. Some tips were to get a consultant in to help you choose the best solar options, worth their weight in gold. There is what is known as a ‘smart solar box’ which can even charge up on cloudy days and provide you with 20 hours of electricity to power small appliances in your home.
Fortum Say,
Solar power – unlimited source of energy
Solar power is the key to a clean energy future. Every day, the sun gives off far more energy than we need to power everything on earth. That’s why we’re investing heavily in solar plants and why we are now offering solar kits to our customers in Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Renewable
Solar panels produce electricity by transforming the continuous flow of energy from the sun to electricity.
CO₂-free
No harmful emissions are released into the air when electricity is produced by solar panels.
Low operating costs
The photovoltaic process that transforms sunlight into electricity doesn’t require any fuel and has no variable costs.
Limitless solar energy
The sun provides more than enough energy to meet the whole world’s energy needs, and unlike fossil fuels, it won’t run out anytime soon. As a renewable energy source, the only limitation of solar power is our ability to turn it into electricity in an efficient and cost-effective way.
Solar energy – a clean source
No greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere when you use solar panels to create electricity. And because the sun provides more energy than we’ll ever need, electricity from solar power is a very important energy source in the move to clean energy production.
No fuel to burn
After solar panels have been installed, operational costs are quite low compared to other forms of power generation. Fuel isn’t required, and this means that solar power can create large amounts of electricity without the uncertainty and expense of securing a fuel supply.
Solar power and the environment
As a renewable CO2-free power source, the environmental impact of solar power is significantly smaller than other power generation methods. The impact is mainly related to the production and supply of the special materials and metals that are required to produce solar panels. The location and the water used to clean the solar panels also affect the environment. We are working hard to find alternative ways to clean our solar panels.
So, in conclusion to Solar Energy, it will probably be a life saver. After all when there’s no energy left on this planet, the sun will always be shining for at least a few more billions of years, and that energy may one day have to be utilized, even helping to rebuild the damage that has been done by us (humans) to carry on our existence!!!
As I watch and read more about Marisa Peer’s expertise and skills and talents, the more certain I am that she can get people results and ‘fast’. I came to this conclusion because I’ve been feeling her presence within my soul. I’ve been expressing myself in a way that’s been getting more positive feedback from people in a way I’ve never got before. I mean my vocabulary hasn’t changed a great deal over the last couple of months but my volume and quality of output communication has. It’s like Marisa has reached parts of my mind that no other person has reached and I’ve found myself expressing myself in such a way, where I’m sure my mind in the past has said or instructed me to ‘not say this or that because it’s insignificant and to trivial a matter to say’! How wrong could I be, some insignificent memories that I’ve told no one like the time I went camping and mentioning no names saw a world champion darts player throwing darts for exhibition, and having taken a photo of this talented bloke, saw on the photo that he appeared to have a hole (or the very least) a very worn out soul as his rear foot lifted up as he threw, brought me to the conclusion that ‘it’s not all tinsel and glamour’ for stars in any niche, and got the people I was speaking to to ‘I’m sure’ open up in a way they wouldn’t have before. It’s like Marisa spirit just spreads from one person to the other! Anyway, I’ve posted some profile info about Marisa so I hope this helps any fellow bloggers come viewers who may read this short post. Take it from me friends, you can’t go far wrong if you listen to a few of her great videos, see you soon, Stephen.
Summary
Through her public speaking, therapy training course, and best-selling books, award-winning therapist Marisa Peer has profoundly changed the lives of countless people. Drawing on her three decades of experience treating a client list that includes international superstars, CEOs, Royalty, and Olympic athletes, Marisa brings an unparalleled breadth of experience, candour, and compassion to everything she does. Her audiences, readers, trainees, and clients consistently report dramatic results after working with Marisa. Her therapy method itself is world-renowned for its ability to effect lasting change in the room, without the need for ongoing sessions.
Training early in her career as a child psychologist, Marisa later earned further qualifications from the Hypnosis Training Institute of Los Angeles and the Pritikin Longevity Centre. In addition to being a national magazine columnist, she has appeared on major media outlets and television shows including GMTV, Lorraine Kelly, This Morning, Sky News, ITV News, BBC News, Channel 4 News, BBC Radio, Supersize Versus Superskinny, Celebrity Fit Club, Celebrity Big Brother, and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Most recently she has been a speaker for TEDx, Awesomeness Fest, and Summit Series and has been voted best speaker at the last three talks she gave including at awesomeness fest in Croatia.
Now focused on spreading her message to as many people as possible, Marisa continues to do speaking tours at the international level and is pioneering her own training course, The Marisa Peer Method, to teach her transformational therapy techniques to other practitioners and to those who wish to be one. Her first course was taught in London last November. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/marisa-peer-2a333516
Hello friends, for those who have decided to read this blog expressing their interest in doing Tai Chi, the below link will lead you to the Harvard Medical School , and their Introduction booklet which can be purchased for £20 giving a comprehensive insight into this fascinating Chinese Art.
Also friends, as my interest for Tai Chi begins to grow, I thought I would study what Harvard Medical School writes about Tai Chi.
Harvard Medical School Approves Tai Chi, by blogger Stephen Allerton
Harvard have said that:-
An Introduction to Tai Chi
Mind-body exercises, such as tai chi and yoga, have been gaining popularity over the past few decades. This is not surprising, given the increasing number of studies on the positive effects of these gentler forms of exercise—everything from lowering blood pressure and managing depression to building strength and improving balance. There is even evidence that tai chi may help you live a longer, more vital life.
Living Better, Living Longer.
Also friends, With this Special Health Report, Living Better, Living Longer, which I will add is based in the USA, however should have similarities around the globe, you will learn the protective steps doctors recommend for keeping your mind and body fit for an active and rewarding life. You’ll get tips for diet and exercise, preventive screenings, reducing the risk of coronary disease, strengthening bones, lessening joint aches, and assuring that your sight, hearing, and memory all stay sharp. Plus, you’ll get authoritative guidance to help you stretch your health care dollar, select a health plan that meets your needs, prepare a health care proxy, and more.
So the above authoritative advice from this health report coming straight from the ‘doctor’s mouth’ so to speak, is great news to the person who sometimes gets a little stuck into which is the best advice to follow when doing Tai Chi, and although aimed at the elderly in life, can be read and applied to anybodies life.
So, an introduction to Tai Chi cont’d.
So friends, this intro to Tai Chi report’s main goal is to make Tai Chi more familiar, more accessible, and easy to practice regularly—even right in your living room. Thinking about this friends, when you can do something ‘anywhere’ then that’s great for doing your aim in life ‘regularly’ and regularity is the key to success, and this is what I’ve learned. If you can do something regularly like Tai Chi, then you are more likely to continue with your plans and meet your aims in life.
The large number of studies about Tai Chi benefits has really been hitting home with people around the world regarding the health benefits of Tai Chi’s gentle exercises. Mind-body exercises, such as tai chi and yoga, have been gaining popularity over the past few decades. This is not surprising, given the increasing number of studies on the positive effects of these gentler forms of exercise—everything from lowering blood pressure and managing depression to building strength and improving balance. There is even evidence that tai chi may help you live a longer, more vital life.
Take a glance at the ‘Intro to Tai Chi’ report’s CONTENTS
What is tai chi?
The history of tai chi
The eight active ingredients of tai chi
The health benefits of tai chi
Better balance
Less pain
A sharper mind
A happier disposition
Less stress
More self-confidence
A stronger heart
Before you start: Safety first
When to see a doctor
Creating your tai chi practice
Getting set up
Tips for a better practice
How does tai chi fit into your overall exercise plan?
Terminology used in the routines
Standing Tai Chi Calisthenics
Seated Tai Chi Calisthenics
Traditional Tai Chi Elements
Resources
Friends, just mulling over those contents can give you some great Tai Chi ideas, however another site to visit is by WikiHow, whose link is below
Also friends, before you go spending your cash on Tai Chi Introduction reports, below is some excerpts taken from it, so please take the time to study the basis of what this publication is about!
Tips for a better practice One of the best ways to learn how to do tai chi is to observe it and follow along. That’s why we created videos of both the Standing Tai Chi Calisthenics and the Tai Chi Elements. Reviewing the videos before trying the moves on the following pages will make learning tai chi easier. You can find these videos online at www.health.harvard.edu/tai-chi-calisthenics and www.health.harvard.edu/tai-chi-elements.
In addition, the tips below will help you to get more benefits out of your practice and reduce your risk of injury.
Enjoy it. Enjoy the movements and breathing. Don’t worry about whether you are doing everything right. Don’t think too much about doing it perfectly—just do. Enjoyment will deepen your practice and help your qi to flow more freely. Worrying or overthinking it disrupts the flow and pulls you out of the moment.
Get grounded. Feel the ground with your feet. Release your weight into the ground and maintain good body alignment to promote stability and balance.
Take it slow. Moving slowly gives you time to sense your body’s position, uncover hidden tensions, and make postural modifications so that different parts of your body move more harmoniously together.
Obey the 70% rule. A key principle of tai chi is moderation in effort, which may contribute to its low risk of injury. This principle is referred to as the 70% rule. Basically, it means to avoid extremes, in which injuries are more likely to occur. Instead, stay at about 70% of your effort, intensity, or range of motion. Never force a movement beyond about 70%. For example, keep a slight bend in your elbow when you extend your arm instead of fully extending it and locking your elbow. Similarly, when stretching your back, for example, stop well before you sense fear of straining muscles or causing a spasm. If you feel any pain or resistance to a move, back off from it.
Be mindful. As you move from side to side, do so in a mindful way. Can you feel the contact between your feet and the ground? Can you feel how your feet connect to the rest of your body? Can you feel your body slowly relaxing as you breathe? Can you do all that without clenching your neck and jaw? You may not be able to do any of the above well, but just being aware of these things is a critical first step. As soon as you start moving, the movement should serve as the “magnet” for your attention. Let it draw your awareness to the parts that are moving.
Move from your center. Imagine your head, torso, and pelvis as a single column aligned over your legs and feet. All upper and lower body movements are integrated with the movement of this “column,” which includes the body’s center of gravity. Do not twist the spine. The tai chi classics say that good movements begin beneath your feet, are steered by the waist, and applied through the arms.
Be aware of your “inner ocean.” Your body is roughly 60% liquid. With this in mind, think of moving an inner ocean when you perform tai chi, rather than changing the shape or position of a solid object. Keep the movements smooth and flowing, as if you were in a pool—the kind of movements that would create gentle waves instead of splashes.
Do some, not none. As with learning to play an instrument, the more time you put into tai chi, the more you’ll get out of it. Whether you have time for only a few 30-minute sessions a week, or 10 minutes a day, do it! You’ll still get benefits. But if you want to overcome a serious health problem or develop a deeper spiritual practice, a more rigorous regimen, such as longer 30- to 60-minute daily sessions, will help you to achieve those goals.
Pace yourself. Just like a young tree thrives when it receives intermittent rain instead of a single downpour, you’ll see more benefits by doing a little tai chi more frequently than doing a lot in isolated sessions that are few and far between. This is especially important when you are beginning a practice. Start with just 10 or 15 minutes and then gradually increase. Even five minutes most days of the week is better than doing nothing at all.
Be patient with your progress. No matter what type of exercise you do, even high-intensity workouts, it takes time to see changes. And with lower-intensity forms of exercise like tai chi, it may take even longer to see physical changes like increased strength or flexibility. The results are worth the wait. However, you need to be on the lookout for them. For example, you may be able to reach into overhead cabinets more easily or bend down to pick up something off the floor without needing to hold on to something. Look for improvements in everyday activities as a way to track your progress. Celebrate these improvements.
I hope this blog helps you to decide whether to try Tai Chi one day, and please don’t forget to message me if this post has helped in any way, after all you are the People Power of the world!
