|
|
|
 
Want to know when we've added new articles? Grab our RSS feed! Our Freebies:The Library:Free E-Books. Healthy Recipes: Weight Loss Tracker: Track those calories. The Daily Anti-Diet-Pill: Daily health tips. Calorie Charts: Nutritional values. Fitness Calculators: BMI, ideal weight and more. Articles: Health articles. News: Daily news and recipes. Ask Nurse Mary: Ask a health question. Our Products:HealthFitCounter: Carb, calorie, nutrition and diet calculators. Available as handhelds or software.
CarbCounter HealthFitCounter SmokeLessCounter HealthFit for Palm OS HealthFit for Pocket PC HealthFit for Windows PC Products include: abdominal equipment bikes books ellipticals and crosstrainers heart rate monitors yoga and pilates accessories steppers and stairclimbers treadmills ...and much more! |
Yoga: The Antidote to Modern Stress
The pace of the modern world is breathtaking. Although there are many benefits of living in this age, people are also noticing the buildup of stress. With the increasingly interconnected world moving quicker and quicker, we are all looking for simple ways to calm our nerves. Ancient practices like yoga offer time-tested ways to effectively and efficiently reduce stress in our lives. "Yogis have known since ancient times that Yoga Nidra soothes the nerves and calms the mind; for centuries they have used it for health and meditation purposes. Today doctors acknowledge the link between nervous disorders, stress, and physical disease and often prescribe relaxation for their patients. Its effectiveness is backed up by scientific research showing that deep relaxation oxygenates the body's cells fully and efficiently, which helps combat infection, cancer, high blood pressure, and many other diseases," says Wai Lana, the world's most-watched yoga teacher and host of the internationally aired TV series Wai Lana Yoga. "The stress we experience takes its toll on our bodies. Although it is experienced first in the mind, it often manifests in the body," commented Wai Lana. "In milder cases, it turns up as a stiff neck or tight shoulders, which may lead to headaches and back pain. Stress often causes insomnia, which leads to further stress and fatigue. When we are under this type of stress, our immune system becomes depressed and we become more susceptible to viruses and disease. Stress can also cause digestive disorders. When stress is present over a long period, it can lead to more serious conditions, such as high blood pressure. It's a risk factor for heart disease and can lead to depression and alcohol and drug abuse. Research shows that simple stress-reducing techniques, if performed daily, can prevent the longer-term debilitating effects of unmanaged stress."
Information provided by www.wailana.com.
Wai Lana is the foremost authority on yoga, hosting the world's most-watched
show, Wai Lana Yoga, which airs on five continents, including nationally in
the U.S. on PBS, cable and satellite. Featured Product
|
Even more Health articles!
Natural Remedies and Treatments for Allergies: Natural allergy remedies come in all forms and are made from many different types of ingredients including herbs, plants, ground up honey bees, and other vitamins and nutrients.
Milk Allergies: Lactose intolerance is explained and how supplements may help. Nasal Washing Works During The Cold and Flu Season: It has been clearly shown that daily nasal washing will reduce the number of infections a person experiences. An Age-Old Solution to a Modern Day Problem - Modernized Neti Pot?: Learn how using a modern version of a neti-pot to rinse your sinuses can improve congestion and ease breathing. Alternative Options for Treating Allergic Rhinitis: ...there are also some effective alternative therapies for allergic rhinitis. Cutting the High Cost of Allergies: Find out how nasal rinsing can make both your sinuses and your wallet feel better! How Acid Reflux Can Worsen Your Asthma: Some research indicates that the symptoms of asthma may get worse when you have heartburn or acid reflux. Overuse of Antibiotics: Consider when to use a wait and see approach with antibiotics, especially for sinus woes. Wildfires and Record Pollen Levels Create Agony for Sinusitis Sufferers: Cities across the nation are coated with a choking haze of pollen. Wildfires in the South and the West have blanketed those regions with thick, smothering smoke. On a good air quality day, an estimated 38 million plus Americans suffer from sinusitis, or inflammation of the sinuses that can cause excruciating pain, pressure and a seemingly endless stream of thick post-nasal drip. |
|
