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filed in Health on Nov.24, 2009
Today with so many people getting back to basics and going green you are starting to hear a lot about holistic medicine. But have you ever wondered what that means and what it can mean to the health and well being of you and your family?
The term holistic simply means to take a ‘whole’ [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.22, 2009
Ear infections are something that no one wants to have to deal with. At their most mild, they’re extremely irritating, while at their worst they are exceedingly painful. No matter when they crop up, they’re always a problem. It’s even worse for some people who chronically develop ear infections.
As they say, prevention is the best [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.21, 2009
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to a total body method of healing. There are two main concepts: the body is a complete organism and the whole organism should be treated, and diagnosis and treatment can only be done after carefully evaluation of all symptoms.
TCM is believed to have started around 4,000 years ago [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.11, 2009
Yoga is said to be the oldest practice of self-development known. It started in India which dates back about 500 years ago. By exercising Yoga, one can gain information and benefits on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Moreover, it encourages the individual to focus on his or her capabilities as well as self-awareness.
There [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.11, 2009
Yoga indeed has become a popular, mainstream alternative for exercise and fitness. Here in Los Angeles, hardly a day goes by that I don’t see people walking by with their Yoga Mats rolled up underneath their arms coming from or going to their Yoga class.
Most stay-home moms have picked Yoga up as well as [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.11, 2009
A medicine ball is also commonly used by athletes who have sustained an injury, and seek rehabilitation. They are also extensively used by secondary schools as a fitness aid, by lifting the ball, or performing different exercises with the ball incorporated to increase the strain on a particular muscle.
What is A Swiss Ball?
A Swiss ball [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.10, 2009
Although considered by many simply as an exercise fad, yoga practice has in fact helped thousands of people in improving their physical and mental fitness. Remember the golden rule of never judging a book by its cover; if you think that yoga’s all about bending and breathing and nothing else, think again.
The History of Yoga
The [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.10, 2009
When you think about yoga, you likely think first of poses that emphasize self awareness and flexibility. You can, though, link poses in series called yoga vinyasas. In these vinyasas, the poses are done in a free-flowing sequence that adds to your overall yoga experience. While your yoga teacher is trained to create vinyasas [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.10, 2009
Let’s face it, at its first mention; Yoga might not come off as the most masculine exercise. But that’s just it-at its first mention. When you delve deeper into it, you will realize nothing could be further from the truth.
More males are discovering this and consequently more American men are now flocking to the yoga [...]
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filed in Health on Nov.10, 2009
Pop icon Madonna is probably one of the most popular bi-products of commercialized yoga. Since she started to come out with that toned and buffed figure, women all over the world wanted to know what kind of diet she has been doing. When she revealed that she has been on her journey of self-discovery and [...]
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