Giulia Ralph 🌀 BLUE ZONES - What they are and what they're about!
Blue Zones are regions around the world in which people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else.
✳️ They share some common overarching factors which are thought to be the reason behind their exceptional health and longevity.
The 9 key elements to a Blue Zone include:
Move Naturally:
They incorporate physical activity and movement naturally into their day.
Purpose:
They have a sense of purpose or “why” they wake up each day.
Down Shift:
They take time out in the day to decompress and reduce stress.
>Stress can lead to chronic inflammation, which can further increase risk of disease.
