The Headstand is called the King of all asanas because of having tremendous benefits for the body and the mind. All our physical and mental activities are governed by the brain which is the seat of intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, discrimination and power. As the Headstand increases the blood flow to the brain it revitalises the [...]
Feb
8
To be Successfully In Yoga Exercises
Yoga has been proven to relieve stress by using exercises that unify the mind, body, and spirit. If you are new to yoga, these seven tips will start you on the road to a more centered life. Talk to your doctor and explain what type of yoga poses you intend to practice. Show your doctor [...]
May
27
Which High Blood Pressure Remedies are the Best?
Options abound for treating your high blood pressure, if you are diagnosed with it. In many cases, it’s a matter of making some common sense improvements, such as exercising, quitting smoking or eating less junk food. For those who need other remedies there are plenty of less known for help in this area. The following methods are useful in helping to reduce your high blood pressure.
May
13
Provide Doctors With Information Using Home Blood Pressure Monitors
Using home blood pressure monitors and maintaining records of measurements is key for optimal health. These details can be given to a doctor to evaluate the effectiveness of medications and to monitor overall health. There are two main types of monitors available: aneroid or digital. Either can be used, depending on personal preference.
Sep
11
Know How Ileocecal Valve Syndrome
I’d never heard of such a thing as an ileocecal valve until I saw an alternative medicine practitioner for a “free consultation..” This practitioner promptly told me about this tiny part of the bowel system, and indicated that mine was “stuck open” and needed to be closed, which of course his treatment was designed to do. [...]
Aug
20
Healthcare Reform: How it Could Save Money
IntroductionMy view is that there are serious problems with the present system. America is hooked on drugs. But this is only one of many problems. Health care is being rationed now! Only the wealthy can get the best health care. However, there are also ways
where the government can save a lot of money and the patients can save a lot of money too. These ways would improve health care as well as reduce costs.Psychiatry Gone WildOne of the biggest areas that are problematic is psychiatry. Dr. E. Fulley Torrey, an eccentric psychiatrist, has called psychiatrists “frauds” in the book “The Death of Psychiatry”. He calls much of psychiatry “crap”. However, his 1974 prediction of the death of psychiatry has proven to be a premature burial. Amazingly he worked for the National Institute of Mental Health!Right now psychiatry depends heavily on drugs. However, there are severe problems with these drugs (1). On the other hand, Thomas Szasz, another eccentric psychiatrist, has described psychiatry as “mythology”. He feels that schizophrenia is a “myth”. This is too severe a criticism of psychiatry.Orthomolecular MedicineGreat hope is offered by orthomolecular medicine for a wide variety of diseases. Orthomolecular scientists favor “therapeutic nutrition based upon biochemical individuality”. One of their prophets was the late Roger Williams. Williams wrote the book The Wonderful World Within You (1977, 2004). This book provides nutrition information on a variety of foods.StrawberriesLike other fruits, strawberries are very low in sodium but have potassium. For this reason fruits are good to fight high blood pressure. You can take drugs for high blood pressure, but my advice is to try nutrition also. If you can lick the problem with nutrition, it will be cheaper and safer than the drugs. You can also buy supplements for potassium, but the supplements don’t contain much potassium. You are better off eating bananas or oranges than taking supplements. These fruits are also low in fat. They have no cholesterol.
Aug
7
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
The diagnosis of breast cancer or other disease of the breast is frightening in many different ways for women, but fortunately there are breast reconstruction techniques available today that can improve appearance and renew self-worth. New surgical procedures and devices have made it possible for surgeons to create a breast that comes very close in [...]
Jul
6
THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR – a WONDER SUPPLEMENT
Health Benefits of Apple Cider VinegarAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. This is true since years. An apple before going to bed makes you energetic during whole the day. Hence, the apple cider vinegar is considered to be one of the most immunity booster and healthy herbal supplement.
Apple cider vinegar is falsely taken as too acidic drink. In fact, this has much lower acid content as compare to the commercial cola and other carbonated drinking waters. Apple cider vinegar is also known as cider vinegar. This is made up from cider or apple must. It is generally sold unfiltered having brownish yellow color. However, it is to be diluted before consuming due to its acidic property that may cause some throat irritation if taken concentrated. There are pills available in the market containing apple cider vinegar. These pills are advised to be taken under medical supervision and one must follow the dosage prescribed by naturopath or any herbalist. Apple cider vinegar is becoming more popular due to its health benefits. It covers wide range of diseases in humans. There are no such solid evidences proving its health benefits, but though it has been prescribed worldwide based on the clinical experiences by millions of herbalists, naturopaths and other alternative therapists. Apple vinegar carries powerful detoxifying properties. It works as purifying agent in the body. It breaks downs the thick, mucous and phlegm deposits within the body from the various sites. By this action, the body gets free from all the congestions present in micro and macro structures of the internal body. Apple cider vinegar is considered to have capacity to oxidize and thinning the blood. This is an important factor to prevent high blood pressure and so to lower down chances of having heart stroke.
Aug
28
A Clear-Cut, Successful Weight-Loss Journey
From Beginning Until the End of a Successful Weight Loss
Weight loss has been a great deal to many of us and we have different reasons why we try and accomplish it. And the most dropped question is, “What do I have to do and what do I need in order for me to be successful in losing weight?”. Taking one of the first few steps in determining what
program/regimen to apply and setting goals could be the easiest but can definitely be the most confusing. Whatever you have decided to do and/or take is totally up to you. That would be the style of your weight loss journey. I have been battling weight and being obese for a couple of years. There is a process and a few basic facts that contributes a lot to its success. Let us begin our journey.
The Acceptance and Reason
This is one of the toughest part emotionally/mentally. Acceptance and Reason goes hand in hand. For example, our health is deteriorating due to being overweight. This usually goes along with high levels of bad cholesterol and one common symptom is high blood pressure. In this case, accepting that this is the current condition of health due to the excess weight and that it is immediate concern to lose weight in order for it to improve. We have different reasons for losing weight and we accept it in different ways. Just be true to yourself and believe.
A Clinical Perspective
I would really encourage everyone who would want to lose weight to seek advise from a doctor. I would recommend a Cardiologist and a Nutritionist as they are related mostly to weight-related conditions. They will be able to help you set your goals and determine ultimately what you can and cannot do while in the weight loss process. They will also help you in setting a realistic goal.
The Objective/Goals
Once we are clear about out the reason and have a medical point of view of our current condition, we are ready to engage in weight loss and we have to set a goal. Our goal should be specific and is something that we can attain. It can be progressive like lose 10 lbs a month and consistently engaging weight loss activities for 4 months for a total of 40 lbs. That also points out that there should be a time-table. Do not give a goal that is unrealistic as well such as losing 200 lbs in 1 month.