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- 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: 2436(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: 2430(2 votes) - Dry Mouth in the Morning: Health Disaster - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovUp to 30-40% of modern people breathe through their mouth during sleep. Oral breathing is medically associated with various health problems, but this article is about the most fundamental abnormality caused by mouth breathing: reduced oxygen levels in the brain, heart, kidneys and all other body ...
Views: 2413(1 vote) - Belly Breathing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Barbara CoxYou can learn to reduce the effects of stress and achieve relaxation by first learning the basic technique of diaphragmatic or "belly" breathing. This can be done sitting in a chair or lying down. Your breathing pattern is most noticeable when you are lying down. Place one hand on your upper ...
Views: 2385 - What About Your Sexual Intelligence Quotient? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverWe all know about IQ, emotional intelligence, kinesthetic intelligence, and so forth. But what do we know about sexual intelligence? The term isn't well-known, nor is it something that has been developed traditionally. Sexual intelligence can be distinguished by two dimensions: The first ...
Views: 2374(1 vote) - 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: 2355(4 votes) - Easy Breathe - Increasing Lung Capacity - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Keith TennentDid you know that focusing and concentrating on your breathing ten to thirty times a day is the key to enhanced health results which can be achieved in just one week? Regular lung exercises improve breathing and in turn the overall health of a person. Better breathing techniques are becoming ...
Views: 2346 - 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: 2345(3 votes) - All about Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from samir kunvaria“Take a deep breath” you must have heard these words many a times but hardly anybody knows how it helps us. Breathing is very important part of our life. If we don’t eat we might survive for one week or if we don’t drink then we might survive for 3 or 4 days but if we don’t breathe then we can’t ...
Views: 2329(1 vote) - Qi Gong - Body Mind Breath Meditation Exercise Overview and Research - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dr. Spence PentlandToday Qigong is most often referred to as any set of breathing and Qi circulation techniques that are capable of improving health, preventing illness, and strengthening the body. Qigong is slow meditative exercise for the body, the breath, and the mind. 'Qi' is the vital force behind ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - Chest Infections, Asthma & Allergy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisChest Infections, Asthma & Allergy Bronchitis is an infection/inflammation that can be caused by viral, bacterial, mycoplasmic, rickettsiae, parasitic or allergic reaction in origin. This affects the big, main air transportation tube systems of the lung all the way to the smallest tubal at ...
Views: 2307(1 vote) - Are Herbal Vaporizers Good For You? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Herbisto NewsWhat is a Herbal Vaporizer? A vaporizer is defined as a device, which turns a liquid, or biological substance, into vapor form that is in turn inhaled for respiratory relief. With the growth of the medical marijuana industry, vaporizers have subsequently been used to vaporize ...
Views: 2293 - 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) - CPAP Side Effects - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from xinxin fanSleep apnea is really a sleep problem which causes sporadic surcease with deep breathing whilst sleeping. The entire body acts to this condition, then may cause deficit of fresh air, through strawberry via rest. But, it is far from important the one who has this disorder, can be cognizant of the ...
Views: 2273(1 vote) - Intoxicated With Happiness, How To Stay Grounded - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Frank HealyRecently there has been much publicity about the dangers of texting, talking on the phone, posting, and taking selfies when you are driving. On April 24, 2014 a young woman in North Carolina posted on twitter how happy she was while listening to the Happy Song on the radio. A minute later there ...
Views: 2271 - Detox Your Lungs to Restore and Repair: The Ultimate Lung Cleanse - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Julie DohertyWhether you are reading this because you have given up smoking or just want to improve the function of your lungs. Whether you are a Smoker, Reformed Smoker or Non-smoker – It is vitally important that you now detox all those chemicals and toxins out of your lungs to now prevent any ...
Views: 2270 - Exercise is Fun Only When Body Cells Are Oxygenated at Rest - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhile there are some athletes who really like exercise and sports, most modern people can agree that physical exercise is not a pleasant job. Over 200 MDs, teaching the Buteyko breathing therapy in Russia, and other health care professionals performed several millions of simple body oxygenation ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - How to Quit Weed Smoking - Understand Your Addiction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Michael PorteousAlong with the ignorance of the general public towards weed the pro marijuana lobbyist are just as ignorant when it comes to marijuana addiction. If you are trying to stop this habit and are having issues you understand the truth behind this struggle and how difficult it can be especially if you ...
Views: 2254(2 votes) - “Breathing Deep - The Most Effective Way to Stay Healthy” - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Dr. Paul Haider“Most people hold their breath and this causes aches, pains, tension, hormonal changes, and leads to disease. The very simple act of breathing deep can bring about lots of beneficial health changes… and it’s FREE” Breathing seems simple yet most people are caught in a constant cycle of ...
Views: 2253 - Your Questions Answered: Nebulizer Therapy for Sinus Infections - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAren’t Nebulizers for Asthma Therapy? Asthmatics may perhaps be among the group of people to whom nebulizers are most familiar with. Either in a health facility or even at home, we may have come across an asthma patient breathing in medicated mist through a face mask or nasal prongs connected ...
Views: 2251 - ***365: A Formula for Heart Health - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Dan BruléThe human heart is like a radio transmitter: it generates an electromagnetic field that can be easily measured from 50 feet away. And, the energy field that it generates is 500 times more powerful than that of the brain! Do you know about “Heart Rate Variability?” This refers to the natural ...
Views: 2247 - 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) - ***Rebirthing-Breathwork: A Proven Method for Healing and Transformation - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Dan BruléBirth and infancy traumas can affect people well into adulthood, and even for their entire lives. Many emotional and psychological issues, and dysfunctional patterns and tendencies can be traced back to birth, infancy, and early childhood. For the first few years of our lives we are ...
Views: 2232 - ***Do You Breathe - I Mean Really Breathe? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Nancy DanielsDo you know the difference between diaphragmatic breathing and what you are doing right now? The chances are good that you are a shallow or lazy breather because the majority of the population breathes in this manner. What do I mean by shallow or lazy breathing? Using the upper chest for ...
Views: 2220(2 votes) - The process of air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from ronny smithHeating and air conditioning systems collect mold, fungi, bacteria and a variety of contaminants that reduce the quality of the indoor air. Dirty and unmanaged cooling and heating systems contributes to poor indoor air quality and affects the health of people in the residence. The most ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - Using Cheap Air Filters: What’s The Worst That Could Happen? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jim GatesCheap air filters often sound like a good idea to cash strapped consumers worried about the costs of home of office upkeep, but using cheap replacement filters in your air conditioner isn’t a good way to save money. As a matter of fact, doing so can result in a wide variety of other problems ...
Views: 2188 - Better Breathing And Health through the Buteyko Method - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Barnett ( Bud ) WeissThe Buteyko method Developed by Dr. Konstantin Buteyko (Russia 1923-2003) involves a total approach to health. It includes not only special breathing exercises but principles for exercise, food, and sleeping that Dr. Konstantin Buteyko considered vital in order to maintain or restore balance and ...
Views: 2182 - Why Mindfulness 101 is a Career Saver - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Mindfulness 101 is a Lifesaver Are you curious about new scientific research on baby-easy meditation that can help overcome chronic insomnia, reduce high blood pressure, and support self-control over anxiety? Would you be interested in scientific research on how about 9 minutes of ...
Views: 2152(2 votes) - Alleviating Bad Breath with Natural Home Remedies - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Samuel BillingsBad breath at its mildest is humiliating, at the worst a sign of something more truly serious like gum disease or even truly serious sickness such as diabetes. But the problem remains unpleasant regardless of the reason. No-one really wants to run around with their hand over their mouth or keep ...
Views: 2147 - Best Ways to Prevent Common Flu and Cold Include Improved Oxygen Concentrations In Body Organs - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovWhere staying healthy is concerned, we all know precisely how critical it is to use adequate vitamin C to reinforce the body. People are informed again and again how helpful vitamin C is to staying healthful as well as powerful. What’s the very first thing you are told when you are trapped with ...
Views: 2143(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Salt therapy is gaining massive popularity worldwide - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Halo HaloSalt therapy is gaining massive popularity worldwide with artificial salt rooms being set up and in home salt therapy devices developed to help those suffering from a range of respiratory conditions. Salt therapy originated in salt mines centuries ago, when it was observed that salt mine ...
Views: 2132(1 vote) - ***Exploring the Pauses in our Breathing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Dan BruléWhen doing breathwork, we often focus on the pauses in our breathing pattern. We practice eliminating them and we also practice lengthening them. By working and playing with the pauses in our breathing we can access powerful inner resources. We can dramatically enhance our creative and ...
Views: 2131 - Deep Breathing for Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDeep breathing can be an important coping skill to learn. It may sound silly, but many people do not breathe properly. Natural breathing involves your diaphragm, a large muscle in your abdomen. When you breathe in, your belly should expand. When you breathe out, your belly should fall. Overtime, ...
Views: 2128(1 vote) - 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) - Golfing with COPD (Pulmonary Disease) - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Bob FormanAs if playing golf isn’t tough enough, imagine playing when you can’t breathe that well. That’s what people with COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease must face, but that shouldn’t deter their love for the game. COPD, according to the Mayo Clinic, is the overall term for a group of ...
Views: 2114 - 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: 2112(1 vote) - ***The Two Basics Aspects of Breathwork - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Dan BruléThis month I start a series of articles on the practice of Breathwork, beginning with the two basic aspects of the practice: Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing. You can think of these as yin and yang aspects, active and passive practices. Breath Awareness means simply observing the ...
Views: 2109 - ***ARE YOU OVER-BREATHING? - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dan BruléHere is a startling fact with profound implications: Nearly 60% of the 911 ambulance calls in most major US cities are related to dysfunctional breathing habits. And the most common dysfunctional breathing habit is by far, hyperventilation. In other words: “over-breathing.” And despite all ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - Does activating your kundalini make you a happier person? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from JJ SempleRecently someone sent me an inquiry, "I've read your books and I'm beginning a meditation practice. But the question that keeps popping up in my head is: Does activating your kundalini make you a happier person?" Overlooking for a moment the semantics behind the expression "happier person," ...
Views: 2075 - Prescription for Sinus Medication - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhen having sinus problems, there are some prescription sinus medication options that you can consider. Most commonly for example, antibiotics are prescribed by doctors to help in resolving sinus problems caused by bacterial infection. Focusing on possible causes of your sinus problems can ...
Views: 2066 - 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) - 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) - Benefits of Sinus Irrigation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinus irrigation comes in other different names such as sinus wash, sinus rinse or sinus flushing. But just the same, sinus irrigation is the process of flushing excess mucus, bacteria and other debris out of the nose and sinuses. The principle is quite simple: a solution made from a combination ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - ***Ten Ways to Improve Your Breathing - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Dan BruléIgnorance is not bliss! When it comes to your breathing, what you don’t know could be hurting you, both in the short and long term. Your breathing habits can have a surprisingly negative effect on your health, and wellbeing, on your athletic and creative abilities, on your performance ...
Views: 2047 - Different Causes of Lower Abdominal Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauAlso known as abdominal cramps, is mostly associated with the digestive parts of the body. Although there can be a multitude of causes, the distinct areas of pain provides clues on the possible causes of lower abdominal pain. Furthermore, depending on the type of pain felt, the seriousness and ...
Views: 2045 - Home Allergy-Free Air Purifiers: Best Air Cleaners for Allergy Sufferers - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to finding the best home allergy air purifiers, it is worth doing some research to find your best option. Because the investment you make once, will help bring more health and peace for you and you family at home. Perhaps you are allergic to a certain odor, or simply the common ...
Views: 2025 - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steven ParkHere's a radically new approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea: hypoglossal nerve stimulation. I read about initial successful pilot studies many years ago out of Johns Hopkins, but thought the concept never took off since I didn't hear anything more. I was wrong. ImThera recently announced ...
Views: 2020(3 votes) - Breath of life - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Michele Howe Clarke, MBABreath helps in all things. Deep diaphragmatic breathing is a great way to connect in the moment. You can follow the breath on its journey through your body, see it entering your nose down your throat into your belly deep in your lungs feeding your body the stuff of life, nourishing you, ...
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