A good stand up reminder. Being sedentary can worsen PD.

[rescuema]

I have tried many reminders including manual/digital timers, iWatch, standalone apps, etc. but this lightweight free "eyeCare" Chrome extension is the best of all that I've tried thus far with audible/visual notification with adjustable time. It's actually a reminder app to exercise your eyes to prevent macular degeneration that you can repurpose to take a break from what you're doing. If you know of something better, please let me know.

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This is to go with my previous post "The most important health tip IMO" -

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Also related MBAnderson post

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Why is moving so important for PD? The circulatory system has the heart to pump blood, but your lymphatic system has no pump; it is dependent on your movement and contraction of the muscles to allow the lymph fluid to flow. Among other functions, your body depends on the "sewerage system" to detox waste, bacteria/ viruses, toxins, metabolites, and abnormal cells that can lead to various illnesses. If this crucial detoxification drainage system is stagnant or insufficient, it can directly result in elevated oxidative stress among other comorbidities.

“Findings suggest that lymphatic clearance dysfunction is crucial in the onset and development of PD, and might be therapeutically targeted to alleviate age-associated neurodegenerative disorders.”

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[reedboat2]

I have found this helpful. HIIT, there are many variations.

youtu.be/PwJCJToQmps(Not working as expected?)

[rescuema in reply to reedboat2]

Hi John. Yes, certainly a good set of exercise routines to incorporate during the short breaks. My quick burst routines are much more berserk with a set of squats (similar as in Zack Bush's), pushups, jumping jacks (optionally on mini-trampoline... ok ok a "rebounder" to satisfy the pedants), arm swings (tapping the kidneys as in QiGong), etc. For those who're challenged, there are rebounders with support bars to help or you can simply walk around and do little chores instead. Anything to avoid obsessing on a screen for hours. That 20min timer literally feels like 2 minutes to me..

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[kaypeeoh in reply to reedboat2]

I did the exercises as shown in the video, He mentioned feeling the 'clicks' from working the arms. I don't know whether he meant hands slapping together but I felt my shoulders clicking in time with the ten repetitions. I wouldn't call it an HIIT workout.

[rescuema in reply to kaypeeoh]

When your joints click, sometimes it helps to slightly modify the angle of the rotations. On the squats, very important to keep the knees bending behind the toes to avoid knee injury.

To actually make it a HIIT workout, run in place (see below) as fast you could while doing the arm exercises - guarantee you'll run out of breath for those who need more challenge. 😉

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[alexask]

Melatonin is protective against macular degeneration.

[rescuema in reply to alexask]

Most antioxidants are.

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