K's Learning Diary

If you do some searches online and read on the subject of vision correction, you will soon find that other than the mainstream lens prescriptions, Specsavers. contact lenses, laser eye surgeries, there is another group of people that believe the eyes can be trained to 'correct' vision. And it's not a recent theory either, the methods promoted by Dr. Bates has been around for more than 100 years.  Based on personal experience, the theory seems intuitive. The habitual incorrect use of the eyes can lead to poorer vision over time (i.e. still trying to see when the eyes are tired). When this happens, we usually get glasses to try and compensate for the incorrect focus. However, in doing so the eyes accepted this new poorer vision as the 'normal' state and therefore are not exercised or challenged to even try and restore to its previous state. From that point, the vision can only get worse if the habitual incorrect use of the eyes persist. The system therefo...

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Continuing with my research on the topic of muscle building and exercise, here is another great video for beginners from Mike Chang. According to him, there are the 3 common mistakes that beginners usually make.  Workout for too long (should not do more than 30 minutes to 1 hour). Using only isolation movements (machines meant for shaping definition) instead of doing compound exercises. Blindly copying others' routines rather than focusing on what you really need. I have to confess I have actually made all 3 mistakes! :( Well, that is why we need to learn about the subject.

If you are doing weight training and trying to get into shape then getting to know your hormones may be more important than previously thought. It is rather surprising that people don't usually consider them as much.  I came across this video giving tips on how to naturally boost your testosterone and growth hormone?? This was more fun to learn than anticipated. I have not confirmed the scientific validity of these suggestions, more research is needed. Nevertheless, this is an interesting area to read more about and here is my notes from this video: To improve testosterone level -  - Fat helps to increase testosterone level. - Having more sex helps. Growth hormone - - Get good amount (8 hours) of sleep. - 16 hours of fasting (pushing breakfast back) can help, by delaying insulin production.