Category: Walking

What is Empowered Living?

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At Nikken, we strive to be catalysts for positive change. We want to inspire individuals to transform their lives and create a ripple effect throughout society. We foster a global wellness community that empowers people to make a difference, where everyone has a purpose to positively impact the lives of others.

Empowered living involves actively taking charge of your choices, decisions and actions. Positive choices lead to positive outcomes, and in turn, to personal growth, prosperity and a sense of balance, vitality and connection to the world.

The 5 Pillars of Wellness are pathways to empowered living:

•The Mind cultivates a fulfilling purpose and pursues continuous growth to find peace through life’s challenges.

•The Body embraces natural movement and nourishes your body with wholesome foods and adequate hydration.

•The Family nurtures loving connections and shares the joy of empowered living with loved ones.

• Society fosters a supportive and inclusive community, where individuals feel a deep sense of belonging and a shared sense of purpose and identity.

• Finances flourish from purposeful action. It’s not just about having a purpose but requires actively working for it and managing resources wisely.

Empowered living is not about being perfect or seeking perfection. It is about finding ways to feel and be well every day. It is about maintaining a state of well-being where there are consistently positive emotions, the ability to function both physically and mentally at optimal or near-optimal levels, and a sense of balance within oneself and with the environment. When we experience empowered living, we feel energized, focused and capable of achieving our goals.

Nature provides us with the sources for empowered living — clean air and water, soil to grow food, earth to ground us, conditions for restful sleep. Nikken technologies are inspired by nature: negative ions, ceramic reflective fibers, minerals from the earth, natural water filtration systems, sustainable marine plant life, magnetics, and more, are combined to produce Kenzen® nutrition, PiMag® water, Kenko Balance, Sleep & Support and True Elements® skin care. Nature serves as the source of smart nutrition, smart hydration, restful sleep, vital energy, fresh air and nourished skin.

This year and every year, practice empowered living and experience hope, happiness, joy and prosperity!

Do Something to Feel Good Every Day

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Doing something to feel good every day seems natural, but think about it. Do you consciously behave in ways to that make you feel good? Feeling good is not just about physical well-being. Your brain tells you to feel good or not, so mental well-being is also crucial.

The first step to feeling good every day may be by creating intentions. By doing so, feeling good comes from conscious acts. You can then alter your behavior to establish positive habits that become second nature and no longer require questioning and searching for answers.

Feeling good, both mentally and physically, often depends on a few basic activities. Try it and see if it makes a difference in how you feel!

•          Get enough sleep. You spend about a third of your life sleeping, so getting plenty of rest is a no-brainer. Without enough restful sleep, your brain and the rest of your body cannot function optimally. When you don’t get enough sleep, not only do you suffer from brain fog and bad moods, but ironically you can gain weight, raise your blood pressure and weaken your immune system.

•          Spend some time outdoors every day. Even if it’s only for 20 minutes or a brisk walk around the block, being outside (rain or shine) can elevate your mood or create an optimistic attitude as well as lower blood pressure.

•          Do some kind of exercise consistently—whether it’s walking or working out, swimming or biking—your body will look forward to how well it feels, and you will have created a wonderful lifelong habit.

•          Be helpful. You don’t have to formally volunteer somewhere to be helpful. You can hold the door open for someone, let someone go in front of you in a supermarket queue, give a fellow driver the right of way in crowded traffic, or simply smile at strangers. You may or may not make someone else’s day better, but you definitely will feel pretty good yourself.

•          Drink enough water. By the time you actually feel thirsty, you’re probably already dehydrated, so make it a conscious habit to sip water throughout the day. If it’s PiMag® water, even better—because then you’re drinking alkaline water that efficiently hydrates.

•          Meditate or spend a few minutes daily doing nothing. This is practicing the art of true relaxation. Doing nothing for a short period of time, from a few minutes up to an hour, may resemble meditation; however, not everyone is a natural meditator, while everyone is able to do nothing, whether laying down, sitting up, standing or leaning.

•          Interact with an animal. If you have a pet, this one will come naturally. Pet your dog, cat or bunny. Something about the sense of touch against their fur is calming and soothing. Converse with your parakeets. No pets? Go outside and listen—birds, crickets, insects have a symphony of their own and gives you a break from your own inner dialogue.

•          A good diet definitely is key to feeling good every day. One specific part of a healthy diet is fiber. Fiber keeps you regular and being regular is one way to feel good every day. Make sure to eat plenty of fiber. Examples of digestible or soluble fiber are beans, Brussel sprouts, yams, apples, carrots and asparagus. Examples of indigestible or insoluble fiber are kale, cauliflower, spinach, peas, nuts and pears. You can’t go wrong if you eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables—the more colorful, the better.

•          There’s nothing that compares to the feeling of doing something creative. Do you enjoy cooking? Painting? Playing or listening to music? Do you crochet, knit, practice carpentry or build mobiles? Do anything you enjoy that is not related to your work and notice how good you feel.

•          Laughter not only helps boost your immune system, but it also triggers your body to release endorphins and other hormones that make you feel good! So, spend time with your buddies who laugh with you, watch some standup or tune into your favorite comedies.

For the whole month of January, select filters are at 20% off, so you can breathe in clean air and energize as well as hydrate and cleanse with PiMag® water—two ways to feel good every day!

Small Resolutions May Be Easier to Keep

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Approximately 93 percent of people set new year’s resolutions, yet only 8-9 percent actually achieve them. Despite not following-through on resolutions, making them is still much better than forgoing them entirely, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology. The study found that those who set resolutions are 10 times more likely to alter their behavior than others who don’t.1

Why is it so hard for these new behaviors to become habits and part of daily life?  It is because the new desired behaviors require a significant amount of change, which individuals try to make all the necessary changes at one time.  It is hard to stick with behavior change that is drastic. Far too often, individuals are motivated to make changes to improve their health, but frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed by drastic changes creep up and get in the way.2

Focus on making small realistic changes that you feel confident about.  Small changes are easier to make into habits. One popular idea is that it takes about 21 days to solidify a habit, but this seems to be more myth than truth.  A hallmark 2009 study on habit creation found that habits developed in a range of 18 to 254 days; participants reported taking an average of about 66 days to reliably incorporate one of three new daily activities—eating a piece of fruit with lunch, drinking a bottle of water with lunch or running for 15 minutes before dinner. Consistent daily repetition was the biggest factor influencing whether a behavior would become part of an automatic daily routine.3

Small resolutions are based on the concept of taking baby steps. You can’t run successfully without learning how to walk steadily first. In the same way, small resolutions are less overwhelming and intimidating, so you are more likely to stick to them. Once you create a good habit, you can then incorporate more behaviors that develop into an increasingly active and healthy lifestyle.

Make 2025 your most successful year for sticking to your healthy lifestyle resolutions! Nikken helps to jumpstart your resolutions with 20% off selected water and air filters so you can breathe deeply, hydrate consistently and cleanse with ease every single day!

1 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-set-new-years-resolutions-you-can-actually-keep-dan-schawbel/

2 https://healthypennstate.psu.edu/2017/01/10/new-years-resolutions-are-hard-to-keep-think-small/

3 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-long-does-it-really-take-to-form-a-habit/

Support Your Immune System During the Winter Months

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During the cold weather months of winter, the body faces multiple viral and bacterial challenges. That’s why colds and flus are common during this time of year, so it’s especially important to support your immune system.

Here are a few things you can do intentionally to support a healthy winter lifestyle:

•          Incorporate ways to manage or reduce stress, so you can help lighten the load on immune cells. Try stretching a few minutes at a time throughout the day, or simply sit quietly and take measured deep breaths. If you can meditate for even 15 minutes, it may be helpful.

•          Fostering an environment conducive to quality sleep helps empower your body to maintain a resilient immune system. Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep nightly, so that your body can reap the benefits of rest and reproduce immune cells. Remember, physical and mental restoration often take place during sleep. Check out the Makura Sleep Packs with pillows, mattress toppers and comforters for a comfortable sleep environment. (link to https://store.nikken.com/usa/en/product/makura-sleep-packs)

•          Drink plenty of water. Hydration plays an important role in the circulation of immune cells. Proper hydration also supports mucosal barriers and helps your body function at its best.1

Fill your PiMag Waterfall® with tap water and it dispenses filtered alkaline water, so you can hydrate fully.

•               Handwashing is a simple way to support the immune system, as it is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and infections. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before preparing food, eating, and after being in public places.2

•          Eat with essential nutrients that can boost your immune cells in mind. These include foods rich in vitamins A, C and D, as well as minerals such as zinc. Vitamin A can be found in green, yellow and orange vegetables such as yams, carrots and spinach. Vitamin C is in citrus, peppers, broccoli and many fruits and vegetables. Get out into the sun for a dose of vitamin D, which is needed for good immune response. Support your white blood cells and help maintain a strong gut with zinc-rich foods, such as pumpkin and sesame seeds, seafood and legumes.3 Even if you don’t normally take nutritional supplements, the winter months are a good time to try. Kenzen® Mega Daily 4 comes in two formulas, one for women and one for men. They feature a multivitamin and mineral, vegetable superfoods selected for exceptional nutrient content, whole body renewal components, and gender-specific support.*

•          Stay active. Physical activity helps enhance the body’s immune function by helping to improve circulation, which in turn helps flush out bacteria. Incorporating walking into your daily routine is one of the simplest ways to stay active.

•          During the holidays, there is always the temptation to eat and drink. A little of this and a little of that goes a long way, but keep your intake moderate, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages. Alcohol tends to weaken the immune system.

So, eat, drink and be merry, but make the right choices to stay healthy all winter long! And remember, you can shop for great gifts with the Nikken Holiday Gift Guide through the end of the year.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

1 https://bastyr.edu/about/news/boost-your-immunity-winter-lifestyle-tips-and-essential-nutrients

2,3 https://mheds.org/?p=7909

Do You Suffer From Mental Fatigue?

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Usually when you think of fatigue, you assume it’s physical. It can be from working out too much or any kind of taxing physical activity—moving furniture, carrying heavy groceries, mowing the lawn, bathing a big dog, and so on. Mental fatigue, however, affects your ability to think, focus or concentrate. Brain imaging techniques reveal that the brain, just like your muscles, gets fatigued when it is used without rest.1

When suffering from mental fatigue, you may notice your mind wandering or being easily distracted, so you can’t effectively continue the task at hand. Mental fatigue arises when your brain senses it is running out of the resources it needs to continue thinking or problem-solving. The brain manages not to shut down; instead, it moves toward less intense endeavors, which manifests as going out of focus, being distracted or doing something that requires less thought.

Any mentally demanding work can lead to fatigue, but how quickly your mind grows tired depends on the kind of work you are doing. Factors that accelerate mental fatigue include:

•          Solving complex problems, learning new skills, making risky decision.

•          Having to ignore distracts (known as impulse resistance)

•          Concentrating on projects over a prolonged period of time without breaks.2

To counteract mental fatigue or better yet, to avert it, you can schedule frequent breaks that allow your brain time to rest. These breaks can be pausing for as little as five seconds every two minutes to 10 minutes every 90 minutes when doing work that requires deep concentration.3 By keeping the break under 10 minutes, you allow your brain to rest without losing momentum. Longer breaks may help your stamina when the job at hand is exceptionally intense.

A break can involve stretching, a walk around the block, a few asanas, or hydrating with a tall glass of alkaline PiMag® water. And whatever you decide to do on your break, make sure it’s not something that requires more brain power! If your mental workout involves intense tasks such as learning new technologies or troubleshooting in real time, try to limit it to four hours a day. Working beyond this timeframe can cause mental fatigue that carries over into the next day.4

Since mental fatigue is not visible from the outside, it is easy to forget it exists until it starts harming performance or affecting your health and well-being. So, be sure to schedule in time to rest your brain!

1, 2, 3, 4  https://hbr.org/2024/10/how-to-manage-and-avoid-mental-fatigue#:~:text=Limit%20intense%20work%20to%20four,filling%20out%20a%20time%20sheet.

Get Energized and Ready for the Holidays!

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The holiday season can bring a lot of joy to many, as it’s designated as a time to give and receive. However, the joy of giving is sometimes accompanied by the stress of choosing gifts and the additional energy needed on top of regular daily activities—it can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to stay energized during hectic times!

•          Try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. This is the time of year where there will be many “treats” to tempt you. Enjoy in moderation, as even adults can suffer from the sugar highs and ensuing crashes.

•          Resist the urge to burn the candle at both ends. Especially when there is so much to get done, get your rest. Even one night of poor sleep can affect your mood and energy.

•          Keep PiMag® water with you and drink it throughout the day. Staying hydrated can help support your energy levels.

•          Even if you feel like a shot of caffeine can help energize you, try to drink caffeinated beverages only in the morning. Try herbal teas in the afternoons and evenings. Remember, Kenzen Super Ciaga® powder can turn plain PiMag® water into a delicious beverage that supports your natural energy levels.

•          Prioritize, execute and eliminate. You can’t do everything at once, so choose the most important tasks, do them, and eliminate the ones that are less important. If you have family members or friends who can help with less critical tasks, ask them.

•          When things start getting hectic, set aside some time for yourself to exercise. Even a 10-minute walk can help raise your energy levels.

•          You may not be able to attend every single function you’re invited to. It’s hard to say “no” but again, prioritize, execute and eliminate. Attend the functions close to your heart.

•          Stare at the color red.1 According to research, looking at the color red can help boost energy levels! There’s no harm in giving it a try!

•          Donate. Whether you have gently used toys or clothes, there is someone out there who will appreciate them. And, when you do a charitable good, you release endorphins that support your energy levels! Win-win!

One way to help ease the pressures of the holiday season is to let your fingers do the shopping. Take a look at our 2024 Feel Good, Share Joy Nikken Gift Guide. There are great gift ideas and bundles that can save you money while you’re spreading some holiday joy. You’ll even receive 10% cashback in your eWallet for your purchases that can be used in January 2025 to start the new year with more joy!

1 https://www.calendar.com/blog/12-ways-to-stay-energized-this-holiday-season/

Nikken and Biomimicry

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In a constantly evolving world, Nikken found inspiration in nature’s timeless solutions. Our founder developed the very first Nikken product based on his intuitive adaptation of the age-old knowledge of magnets as a source of energy and electrical currents. Japanese baths and walkways are embedded with pebbles that simulate the texture and effect of natural magnets. Pressure points throughout the soles of our feet are stimulated when walking on the pebbly and magnetic surfaces. Made now with patented DynaFlux® technology, Kenko mSteps® and Kenko mStrides® are embedded with naturally powerful ferrite magnets. This is biomimicry.

Biomimicry is the art of learning from and emulating nature’s brilliance to solve our problems and to create sustainable solutions. Nature is our guide, as we combine the best designs from its storehouse with creative technology to make products that are holistic and nature-inspired.

In a natural environment, spring water is filtered, purified and filled with minerals that are essential for maintaining optimal functions in our body. Mimicking these natural compositions generates an exceptional source of the ideal water that every cell in our body needs for smart hydration. The PiMag® water systems exemplify biomimicry, from its magnetic filtration to its alkalinity and the mineral stones in the Waterfall.

Biomimicry is akin to observing how certain natural elements or forces influence organisms and then applying similar principles to restore balance and support in our increasingly stressful world. For example, by using magnetic and massage stimulation, we seek to influence the body’s natural responses to external stimuli.

Air abundant in negative ions can be experienced as a “fresh air” feeling such as the revitalizing air near waterfalls and forests. Negative ionization technologies enhance air filtration to bring pure air into our homes. The KenkoAir Purifier® is biomimicry at a high level!

Ceramic reflective fibers work like the sun’s spectrum, bringing this comforting technology to our homes.  Using energy from our bodies, these fibers gently reflect a soothing warmth, creating support for the body’s natural processes and promoting a sense of well-being for less stress, restful sleep and vital energy. Ceramic reflective technology is biomimicry found in KenkoTherm wraps, Kenko Sleep Systems, and Kenko jewelry.

At Nikken, we strive to create balance in the 5 Pillars of Wellness by bringing nature into every home. Through biomimicry, we can live on planet Earth and thrive —just as nature intended! This is Nikken—Inspired by Nature.

Can you Help Prevent the Winter Cold and Flu?

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Your lifestyle and immune system can make the difference between staying healthy or getting sick. Here are some tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season:

• Keep your hands clean by washing them often. Touching Infected surfaces is the most common way to pick up a virus, so use soap and water and wash for 20 seconds, minimum.

• Don’t touch your face. Apparently, children touch their faces an average of 16 times an hour!1 Rubbing eyes, scratching your nose, chewing on fingernails all help viruses get into the body.

• Keep surfaces clean in the house. Use disinfecting wipes to help reduce germs.

• Get enough sleep to help keep the immune system healthy and strong. Lack of sleep makes the body more susceptible to germs. Create an environment that helps you sleep “like a baby.”

• Eat nutritious foods to help strengthen the immune system. Boost intake of infection-fighting antioxidants—lots of colorful fruits and vegetables.

• Blanch your veggies. Viruses linger on produce, so boiling them for a couple of minutes kills them.

• Increase omega-3 intake to help spur production of infection-fighting cells. Eat fish. For those who avoid seafood, find vegetarian sources, such as flax seeds, for a daily dose of omegas 3, 6 and 9!

• Drink green tea. A catechin in green tea called EGCG is believed to damage flu virus particles and stop them from entering your system. German scientists believe this catechin may also interfere with pneumonia-causing bacteria.2

• Eat yogurt. A study published in “Clinical Nutrition” showed that people who consumed a strain of specific probiotics daily reduced their risk of catching a cold or flu by 27%.3

• Use ginger. Researchers in Taiwan discovered fresh ginger can inhibit respiratory viruses from attaching to cells and may reduce their ability to replicate.4 Make spicy tea or add ginger to a stir fry.

• Keep your nose warm—the cilia in your nasal and sinus cavities help sweep away pathogens, but move slowly when cold.

• Hum! According to an Indian study, humming can increase antimicrobial nitric oxide in the nose! Take a deep breath, close one nostril and exhale out the other nostril as you hum.5

• Do yoga. Japanese scientists contend that combining relaxation and physical activity triggers an increase in saliva levels of an antimicrobial peptide that breaks down invading microbes. A 90-minute yoga session doubled the peptide called beta-defensin 2.6

• Exercise. Physical activity helps you become less prone to colds and flu, as movement helps stimulate the white blood cells that fight infection.

• Decrease stress. Try targeted massage and acupressure to help roll away tension!

1 https://www.laurelpedsmd.com/blog/10-tips-to-help-prevent-winter-colds-and-flu#:~:text=Get%20and%20stay%20physical,blood%20cells%20that%20fight%20infection.

2, 3, 4, 5, 6 https://www.today.com/health/26-ways-avoid-getting-sick-winter-1d80290214

Let’s Have Some Fall Fun!

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Fall is a wonderful season to tap into the child within you! You can delight in the cool weather with the changing colors of the leaves, and watch the beauty of nature transform all around you. Let’s make sure to participate in autumn’s seasonal pleasures!

•          Depending on where you live, fall is a great time to visit an apple orchard. Many will allow you to pick your own, and it comes out to be less costly than apples at a grocery store. This is an activity the whole family can enjoy together, and there’s a special joy to crunching down on a freshly picked apple.

•          October and November are pumpkin months. Pumpkins are not only nutritious and delicious, they make for some messy fun. When you dig the seeds out, save them for roasting!

Pumpkin-carving can be loads of fun, even amid the mess and slime! If you live where there are pumpkin carving contests, you’re probably already a pro! Now’s the time to indoctrinate the little ones. Don’t forget to make pumpkin pie and pumpkin stew.

•          Even if you live in the heart of a city and now anywhere near the countryside, autumn is a great time to try your hand at making a bird house. You can buy pre-made ones in many sizes and shapes and paint them, or if you’re handy at carpentry, start one from scratch. You’ll be amazed and happy when you hang it up and the birds come around—even outside an apartment building!

•          Visit an autumn harvest festival. If you live near any kind of agricultural center, there’s bound to be an autumn festival for you to attend. There will be lots of activities, possibly costumes, petting zoos, baking contests and more.

•          Make a fall wreath. Collect fallen leaves of a variety of hues, find acorns, pine cones, twigs, add seeds. Add dried flower petals and anything else your creative mind suggests. A wreath made from the gifts of nature is the most beautiful wreath of all.

•          Make it a point to take a nature walk as often as possible during the autumn months, if not for the visual delight, then for the sheer exhilaration of a brisk walk on a windy day.

•          Fall weather is soup weather. Make use of the abundance of squash (pumpkins are great in soup!) and add all your other favorite veggies. Spice it up and the whole family will love it.

•          Most people love cookies, but again, the cool autumn weather is great for being in a warm kitchen and creating the smell of freshly baked cookies! Even toddlers like to help out.

•          Do you have a farmer’s market in your area? Even if you don’t go to one regularly, go during the autumn months. You won’t be disappointed at the many varieties of fruit and vegetables. This is also the time of year where artisans come out with their crafts and rent stalls along with the farmers.

As you get cozy with autumn, remember that until year end, whenever you purchase a Kenko Naturest® Fit mattress topper you’ll receive a complimentary Kenko PowerSleep Mask. And, whenever you purchase a PiMag Waterfall®, you’ll get a box of 30 packets of delicious Kenzen Jade GreenZymes® Citrus as our treat!

Walking Helps You Feel Wonderful

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Every animal species moves by land, water or air. The human body is made for walking. Walking increases blood flow throughout the body and this has multiple benefits, especially when contemporary lifestyles too often are sedentary.

Walking provides many benefits:

•          When the heart pumps faster, it is exercising. Increased blood flow gives the heart a workout by raising the heart rate.

•          Joint discomforts? If you can work through the discomfort gradually by walking a little bit every day, eventually you will become more flexible and less uncomfortable, because walking daily can help ease stiffness. Since walking is low-impact, it is much safer than jogging or running.

•          It’s a safe way to build up the bones and help retain the bone mineral that is necessary to keep bones healthy. Since exercise supports bone density, regularly walking may help with balance, flexibility and overall fitness. Good balance and flexibility decrease the likelihood of falls that may lead to bones breaking or fracturing.

•          Do you spend a lot of time seated? Sitting actually strains back muscles, especially if you have poor posture. An easy way to relieve back tension is to stand up, stretch and take a brisk walk. Walking can help strengthen your core back muscles and therefore help to reduce strain.

•          Walking can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. When your heart rate increases, your body begins using more glucose that’s in the blood.

•          You can speed up your metabolism with regular exercise such as walking. Metabolism is the rate at which the body converts calories into energy. If you input calories without burning them, you gain weight. When you walk, the muscles use up calories, converting fats and sugars into energy, helping to manage weight.

•          Walking gives your lungs a workout by requiring them to supply more oxygen to the body than when you’re at rest or not moving. Walking, like other exercises, force the lungs to work harder and therefore become stronger. Even when you’re not aware of it, you inhale and exhale more fully when walking.

•          A great way to reduce stress, walking helps release endorphins and hormones, which may help you feel happy and energized. Walking also may help uplift your spirits if you are feeling down. Reducing the release of stress hormones helps the body become less susceptible to illness.

•          Physical activities such as walking may help clear out the airways before they can manifest into any number of issues in the body. Because blood flow increases during movement, antibodies and white blood cells are circulating in the body more quickly, which supports the immune system. The increased blood flow may also help remove particles in the air around you, and the body’s response to them.

•          In some cultures, the whole family takes a walk together after the evening meal. It serves as a bonding ritual, but physiologically, it helps digestion! In fact, walking stimulates the digestive system to work faster, which in effect, helps excess food leave the body more quickly!

•          A study conducted among people who have difficulties sleeping found that walking reduced the time it took them to fall asleep. It also lengthened the time they spent sleeping. The increase in body temperature and the cooling afterward can also promote sleep.1

•          Walking increase blood flow throughout the body and the skin is the largest organ. Blood flow to the skin encourages the skin’s natural cycle of repair and helps keep skin moist—well-hydrated appears less wrinkly.

•          “Use it or lose it.” If you don’t use your feet for walking, they will weaken. To strengthen foot muscles (link to https://nikkenactivewellness.com/2023/07/20/your-feet-are-your-bodys-foundation/) walk! If you haven’t been on walking consistently, start off slowly and increase your time a little bit every week.

When walking during the hot summer months, be sure to wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, sunglasses and a hat. Drink a tall glass of water before starting out and remember to bring a PiMag® Sport Bottle with you and sip along the way. Try to avoid the hottest hours of the day, and look for trails or streets with plenty of shady areas.

If walking has been part of your personal Nikken Summer Challenge, congratulations, and we hope you will keep it as part of your permanent total wellness regimen!

1 https://medical-news.org/30-things-that-happen-when-walking-every-day/11703/