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- YOGA: EXPERIENCING THE SUBTLE BODY VIA PRANAYAMA (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn an ordinary state along with our breath 30 sq inch of air enters our lungs. If breathing is deeper, about 130 sq inch air enters the lungs and while exhaling 100 sq inch air is left behind in the lungs. Thus about 230 sq inch space is available. What we are trying to say is that in comparison ...
Views: 2143(1 vote) - Breathe to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Aaron HoopesMost of us understand that a healthy diet and exercise are vitally important to effective weight loss. As trainers this is something we preach to our clients daily. However, it is possible that despite the best efforts in dieting and exercise, high levels of stress may be preventing weight loss. ...
Views: 1854(6 votes) - Breathe to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Aaron HoopesMost of us understand that a healthy diet and exercise are vitally important to effective weight loss. As trainers this is something we preach to our clients daily. However, it is possible that despite the best efforts in dieting and exercise, high levels of stress may be preventing weight loss. ...
Views: 1854(6 votes) - Breathing Meditation for Centering and Self-Healing - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Misa HopkinsOne of the first things you need to do when you are choosing to fully engage in a self-healing practice is to quiet your body and mind, bringing your body into a relaxed state that allows healing to occur. Getting to this relaxed state is the challenge and the opportunity. As I discuss at ...
Views: 2116(4 votes) - Yoga’s Secret of Super Health Discovered - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovYoga originated in India and is very popular these days among men and women, children and kids. It is practiced during pregnancy (prenatal yoga), for weight loss, better health and physical effects. Yoga is a system of activities (exercises and lifestyle changes) to improve one’s physical ...
Views: 2356(4 votes) - Improve your Asthma - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarAsthma is common condition that affects thousands of people all over the world. There is no cure for asthma but there are definite ways to improve your quality of life. Living with asthma can be easy as long as you can figure out what triggers your asthma attacks and how to avoid these triggers. ...
Views: 1243(3 votes) - ***The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile I believe there are 5 things you must do to gain control of your nervousness and actually put it to good use, the most important of those 5 is something many people do not do and never think to do. To make matters worse, the only time many speakers are aware of it is when they have ...
Views: 3300(2 votes) - 7 Unusual Ways to Treat Snoring & Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Steven ParkIf you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and you're frustrated with conventional treatment options, you may feel an urge to look at alternative options. If you spend enough time researching this, you'll find a number of strange, interesting and sometimes bizarre ways of treating sleep apnea. ...
Views: 3578(2 votes) - Better Breathing And Relaxation For A Healthy Mind And Body - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRelaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - Breathing Techniques: Do Breathing Techniques Really Work? (Probably the Most for People Like You) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrOur society today is designed for speed, success, and the speed of success with countless TV commercials constantly urging us to do more and be more. Many products on the market now purport time saving benefits, like a tile and shower cleaner that works while we are finishing dinner for our ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - Spring Has Sprung! Do You Know Where Your Allergies Are? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Megan WinegarOh spring! Bringer of crocuses, birdsongs and the return of bunnies! Why must you torment so many with your pollens when you are - generally - so very lovely? And more importantly, what can the tormented do about it? The problem with spring - at least from an allergy-sufferer's perspective - ...
Views: 1153(4 votes) - The Path of Breathing - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Tom GoodeConsciously breathing to expand awareness and improve vitality has been practiced for as long as history has been recorded. Used also to tame the ego mind, harmonize emotions and energize the physical body, your breath is a powerful tool for transformation. Overlooked as too simple by the ...
Views: 875(2 votes) - Ways to Go with Topical Sinus Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinus Savers Treatment of sinus infections often requires more than one medication: * Decongestants act by constricting the blood vessels in the sinus cavities to relieve the congestion and also to decrease the mucus production. * Corticosteroids complement the benefits of decongestants ...
Views: 759(2 votes) - 7 Tips for Better Nasal Breathing - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Steven ParkMost people take breathing through their nose for granted. But for many chronic mouth breathers, breathing through the nose is a struggle, if not impossible. Not only is their quality of life diminished, but they'll also have a variety of other health-related conditions such as dry mouth, ...
Views: 5336(5 votes) - ***If Deep Breathing Is One of the Principal Foundations of Yoga, Why Not Breathe That Way 24/7? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMany people gain tremendous emotional, spiritual and physical benefits from yoga. Its value is undeniable. I would like to posture a question to you. If you find the deep breathing advantageous in reducing your stress during yoga, why not make it a habit and do it all day long? If you ...
Views: 3854(3 votes) - How to Prevent Lung Cancer With Two Vital Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsIf you are still smoking cigarettes or even if you have managed to kick that addiction, then you need to find out preventing lung cancer because you are right in the firing line! While there is no absolute guarantee that you are out of danger, there are methods that reduce this risk to as low a ...
Views: 1378(3 votes) - How to Stamp Out Personal Fear and Anxiety in Ten-Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Stamp Out Personal Fear And Anxiety in Ten-Minutes Do you ever read articles or listen to experts who sound so slick you discount their knowledge as just old common-sense? What we are too nice to say is their great solution to your problem is too good to be true. When the answer ...
Views: 2346(3 votes) - Sinus Infection Rinse Treatments - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infection rinse has proven to be an excellent natural cure and effective home remedy for sinus infection. There are several ways to perform a sinus infection rinse. The following are only a few of your options: Sinus Infection Rinse with the Use of a Plastic Syringe - this method is ...
Views: 1428(3 votes) - Three Secrets to Breathing -- It's More Than Simply Staying Alive! - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Sharon RosenWhen someone advises you to "take a deep breath" what do you actually do? How does it feel in your body? Try it right now, paying close attention to the front of your body. Where does the movement of the breath come in? I'm guessing you probably felt it most in your chest. You also probably ...
Views: 1437(3 votes) - Why I Meditate - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Judy MilinowskiAlternative Stress Solutions #2 Why I Meditate My spiritual journey officially began many years ago as a result of becoming involved in a Twelve- step program. Al-anon not only saved my life, my marriage, and my sanity. It also opened a door into a world of continuous excitement ...
Views: 2238(3 votes) - You Have Quit Smoking - What Is Next? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThere are many health-related questions on the mind of a recently quit smoker (that’s probably why they quit, naturally). On that regularly occurs to most newly smoking-free people is; I’ve quit, so what is the next step to improving my health? Boosting your Immune System is one activity from ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part One - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandThe Chinese character for qi is the same as the character used for breath. When we breathe air we are breathing qi. In English when we breathe in, we inspire or "take in the spirit." Many ancient health practices focus on breathing. It is how we sustain life from minute to minute. It continues ...
Views: 2282(4 votes) - Let's Take A Deep Breath As We Move Toward 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Barbara-Lynn FreedAs we approach 2012, the end date of the Mayan Calendar, we have all observed how our lives have grown more intense. This is due to the higher energies or light coming to the Planet at this time. This light has a vibratory rate much faster than we are used to. Those of us who are doing inner ...
Views: 1576(4 votes) - Reducing Stress To Improve Your Health After Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from William RenoldsModern living and stress seems to many to be inseparable. We are taught by society and through advertising that stress is something that comes in from outside of us and is impossible to avoid... or is it? Dealing with stress requires a proper understanding of its true nature, and then ...
Views: 1601(4 votes) - All Natural Stop Snoring Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa WelchSTOP SNORING NATURALLY OVERCOME SNORING ONCE AND FOR ALL Does drinking coffee or drinking wine cause snoring. Why is it that snoring occurs more commonly in men than in women? Is this a coincidence or is there a practical explanation as to why snoring seems to happen to men more ...
Views: 4228(5 votes) - Common Cold or Sinus Infection? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsLink between Common Colds and Sinus Infection • A common cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus, infecting your nose and throat. When you have a cold, you would feel symptoms such as clogged and runny nose, post-nasal drip, headache and fatigue. For some, coughing and low ...
Views: 1178(5 votes) - Taking a Breather - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Lisa PetersenOne of the things that give me most joy as a yoga teacher is asking a group of students to simply stand, and connect with their breath. No matter what kind of a day they’ve had, a moment of magic happens when they feel the support of the ground under them, and their breath moving through them. ...
Views: 1914(6 votes) - ***The Practice of Breathwork - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Dan BruléBreathwork uses Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing for health, growth and change, in spirit, mind and body. It makes use of specific breath and breathing exercises and techniques for personal growth, professional development, and spiritual awakening. As a healing modality, breathwork ...
Views: 3245(1 vote) - 7 Habits of Highly Successful Sleep Apnea Patients - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Steven ParkSome patients with sleep apnea do remarkably well, despite all the hurdles and obstacles that arise. Then there are others that procrastinate, or refuse to take any action at all. I've noticed 7 commonalities amongst the ones that do succeed in the end: 1. They take responsibility for their ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - Adrenal Fatigue 21st Century Disease - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Holly MullinThe adrenal glands are 2 round glands which sit above the kidneys, located just under the bottom of the ribs, about 3-4 inches apart. These small but perfectly formed glands play the most important role in our relationship to, our experience of and our coping mechanisms when it comes to ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Are You Remembering To Breathe? - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Tracie Grimsley MeyersI am sure that you know breathing is necessary in order to sustain life, but do you know how to breathe in order to sustain a healthier life? Many of us take shallow breaths that begin and end in our chest. When stressed, the breathing becomes even more shallow and at times we even "forget ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Are You Too Stressed? Try an Ancient Method to Relax and Revitalize! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn as few as five minutes you can reduce your stress with an ancient method of relaxation called qigong (pronounced chee gong). Qigong has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Early practitioners found it to be useful for many different health problems. They also used it to increase ...
Views: 1832(2 votes) - Attention All Mouth Breathers - 5 Important Health Reasons to Breathe Through Your Nose - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Steven ParkIf you are a chronic mouth breather because of a stuffy nose, you're not alone. Do you feel like you can never get enough oxygen into your longs? Do you feel tired all day no matter how much sleep you get? Have you tried various home remedies, over-the-counter medications or even prescription ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Breath Therapy and Stress - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Mercedes AsplandIt can be said that the lives we lead have become more and more stressful over the year so that now we spend more time in the flight or fight mode rather than in a state of relaxation. This is largely due to external stresses we experience such as work demands, family live, lack of sleep, ...
Views: 1068(3 votes) - Breathing in Healing Energy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierBreathing in healing energy is a very simple and basic jewel for your jewel box. It can be done anywhere, any time throughout the day as a part of your daily practice. It is a powerful tool in the grieving process as well. The breath or prana is the life force energy. As you consciously ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Bumblebee Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been teaching Bumblebee breathing a lot lately. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe springtime inspiration? Or by the plight of the honey bee? There have been some funny reactions in my classes: all out laughter, a sudden opening of the body and mind to chant Om, the sense that the room was ...
Views: 2054(2 votes) - Controlling Panic Attacks With Breathing Exercises - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Nathan TylerPeople who suffer from social anxiety may find it difficult in controlling panic attacks in social situations. The treatments available include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and antidepressants, although unconventional methods such as self-help, acupuncture and hypnotherapy may also be ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Deep Breathing Can Reduce Stress, Fatigue And High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from James SchreiberTake a deep breath because there is something you need to know. Ongoing research has shown that proper breathing can be an intelligent way to respond to chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, stress and other ailments - no health club membership required. Each one of us takes about 20 000 ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Dust Mites – Unwanted Creatures in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Michael KrauseDust Mites...perhaps you have heard of them before. Though, they are not really something that one likes to talk about, yet nearly every house, no matter how clean or dirty is exposed to the major health problems caused by dust mites. Asthma, one of the most common health conditions in US, ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Excel Family Dental - Who Can Benefit From Orthodontics? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2017 from Shea Antisoda MejiaOrthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that is concerned with diagnosing, treating and preventing malocclusions (bad bites) and other irregularities in the jaw region and face. Orthodontists are specially trained to correct these problems and to restore health, functionality and a ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Exercise -VS- Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Linda Paquette-BachelderDid you know that new studies have come out indicating that CANCER can not live in an oxygenated body? That's right just having more oxygen in your bloodstream could help you to never get cancer. In fact scientists had discovered this fact and a Nobel Prize was issue for the information. Dr. ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - How Irregular and Ineffective Breathing Creates Problems with Low O2 Content in Body Cells (Exact Mechanism) - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovMost people believe that whatever the way they breathe (faster and/or deeper, or irregular), their body oxygen content will not be affected. Medical research suggests that just one sigh or a few cough are sufficient to cause measurable changes in brain oxygen content. What is wrong with ...
Views: 3572(1 vote) - How to Protect Against Respiratory Problems in Kids? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Gaurav GautamA large number of infants and older kids suffer from mild respiratory infections every year. Respiratory infections are categorized into two parts – upper respiratory tract infections and lower respiratory tract infections. The upper respiratory system comprises of nose, sinuses, mouth and ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - How To Treat Allergies - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Popa WoolseyAllergies affect a large number of people each year. The tendency to become allergic is inherited, meaning that if you have parents and other relatives with sinus problems and other coughing and sneezing symptoms, chances are you will develop them as well. Most people develop allergic problems ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - How to Use Humming For Health - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Hum Your Way Back to Health Can you keep an open mind about knowledge that is NOT scientific? I have to force myself not to giggle at beliefs and practices of non-scientific cultures. But, recent research on Tibetan practices have proven as real as a heart attack. Do you have to ...
Views: 5852(1 vote) - Is Your Car Making You Sick? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesMany people relish that 'new car smell'. Slipping into the driver's seat of a new vehicle and inhaling deeply seems to bring a special brand of delight to many a driver. However, several studies now show that enjoying that scent is not too dissimilar to sniffing glue or huffing paint. Most of ...
Views: 3384(1 vote) - It's Simple: Breathe Deep, Feel Good - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Catherine AumanI first started thinking about oxygen back when I started a running program (it was a milestone birthday and I realized, “damn, I’ve got to get in shape!”). I’d been walking about an hour a day for years after hearing that exercise was the most effective treatment for depression. Walking had ...
Views: 2431(2 votes) - Learn how to breathe properly to transform your life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Fred TracyLearning how to breathe properly is something everyone should do. Most people walk around every day taking shallow breaths. Chances are you probably do it too. This bad habit is hazardous not only to your stress levels, but your immune system and experience of life as well. Use this article ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Medical Research: Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by Tissue Hypoxia - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovNew medical findings suggest that expression of the cystic fibrosis CFTR mutation gene is modulated, in a dose-dependent manner, by oxygen content in body cells. Reduced oxygen levels cause abnormalities in mucus composition leading to production of abnormally viscous and sticky mucus in various ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - Numerous Fascinating Points About the HEPA Air Purifer For Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Kenneth RequejoThe use of a HEPA air purifer is widely spread in today's society. With all the numerous pollutants within the air ranging from, chemicals, molds, pollens, dust, and odors; it has turn out to be essential for use of some sort of air purifier to enhance a much more abundant health high quality. A ...
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