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Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part I This asana is also known as Surya Namaskar Asana or Sun Salutation Asana. It is a combination of 12 postures and each posture provides its unique benefits. The essence of this asana is salutation of the Sun god, which is power source of all the energy in this world. Yoghurt - The Coolest Sparkler Yoghurt - The very word cools you down, especially in the warm summer months, when the heat is full on. Yoghurt is yummy, thick and creamy. It a virtual treasury of zinc, calcium, Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12, protein and yeast. Tune Up Your Skin With Toner Skin toners are the next step after a facial cleansing routine. Skin toners ensure complete removal from the skin of all cleansing preparations. They freshen and tone up the skin and prepare a clean surface for the application of make-up. Healthy And Nutritious Benefits from Yogurt It has been given different names but the nutritious value of yogurt makes it useful for our continuous and profoundly used up body. It should be part of your daily diet as it helps with increasing ways of creating a clean digestive system. Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part II In the process to salute the sun god it also helps our body. This asana becomes very important due to the valuable part it plays with our lives. The composition of these poses in its own different way helps in creating a fit and fine body for you. Importance and Benefits of Ardha Chandrasana In English this asana would mean Half Moon Pose. The Moon from which the name is derived is an important part of our life. It touches each individual it in its own manner. Benefits And Importance Of Tuladandasana It is known as the Balancing Stick Pose and is very useful for your entire body. Your hands and legs get stretched enough to regain the lost strength. This strength may have lost with the wear and tear of your body. In life we have to balance so many things which can be beyond our control. This asana just shows the relevance of balance in our life and how one can gain from the same. Athlete's Foot - A Problem Faced Not Only By Athletes Athlete's foot or tinea pedis is known as a very common skin problem. This skin disease can find its residence in anyone’s feet. Being an athlete is least bit of its concern, a hot and humid foot is what makes that disease choose you. Caffeine Addiction - A Problem To Be Solved As Early As Possible We all have this pre-conceived notion that only coffee contains caffeine but that is not the case. Beverages like cokes and chocolate products contain caffeine. A hot cup of coffee with the morning sunshine sounds so tempting and revitalizing. Tea - Not Only Perks You Up, But Benefits Your Health Too For many who are not aware about the importance of tea, can get to know it a little better. Tea has been around for more than 5,000 years and hopefully would be around for another 5,000 years. There are four basic types of tea black, green, oolong and the most uncommon and rare breed is the white. Healthy Breakfast Foods It is always surrounded by silly excuse of lack of time. And still no one denies that fact that "breakfast" is the most important meal of the day. From Fat To Fit Obesity is the global disease. It has affected people from all over the world, from rich nations like America to poor nations like India. Home Based Remedy For Foot Odour You take care of your feet by washing them regularly. You change your smelly socks at least once a day. Your shoes are well kept. But in spite of all this, your feet stink. How to Practice Meditation Meditation is the most important practice for calming the mind. A calm mind can lead a healthy, happy and successful life. Brittle Nails - Easy To Break Brittle nails are one of the problems with your nails. These nails happen to be so weak that they break, spilt or tear very easily. It is the dryness in the nails which reaches to such an extent that they tend to break without much hassle. Benefits And Importance of Adho Mukha Vrksasana Vrksasana is a tree pose which means you are standing with your hand raised towards the sky. Adho Mukha Vrksasana can be termed as a tilted tree pose where in your hands are supporting the entire body weight. Disease Of The Rich - Gout This is the ‘kings’ disease’ as it affects the affluent. It is a type of arthritis that affects the toe, knee and other joints. Your kidneys lose their ability to flush out the excess amounts of uric acid, partially. This uric acid crystallizes and lodges in the joints, thus causing joint pain. This joint gets hot, swollen and tender. This pain usually starts in the middle of the night and can last for hours and days at a stretch. But it can vanish quite quickly. Aromatherapy For Beginners The ancient science of healing, relaxing and energizing oneself with the use of plants and its parts like roots, barks, flowers, fruits, seeds and nuts is called Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the amalgamation of two words "aroma" and "therapy" that mean "fragrance" and "healing" respectively. Massage For Infants And Children Massage benefits individuals of all age groups and different conditions. Touch is as important to any infants and kids like eating and sleeping. Massaging involves loving, gentle stroking or kneading by a parent or caregiver on various parts of a child's body like the face, head, arms, shoulders, neck, hands, back, legs and feet. Benefits of Salamba Sirasana Salamba Sirasana is known as the king of asanas. As in any story the king and queen play different role, in the same manner the asanas also play a different role. Benefits of Matsyasana The name given to every asana derives its inspiration from nature. As this pose happens to look like a fish it is known as matsyasna - fish pose. Halitosis - A Foul Smell From Your Mouth The origin of the word halitosis is derived from a Latin word. Bad breath as we must have learnt in school is that, if we do not brush our teeth properly they will rot due to the bacteria. Pranayama – The Silence Of Breathing Pranayama, also known as yogic breathing is the method of silencing the breath. Prana has been defined as the air which flows through the body. Pranayama is made up of three parts: controlled inhalations, controlled exhalations and holding of the breath. When you do all the three parts, it is called sahita while doing only the holding breath without the other two is called kevala. You should start with sahita till kevala comes into being. This is a technique that controls all that is associated with prana. How To Remove Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are very hard mineral deposits that happen to form in the kidney. They start off like a small microscopic particle and after a period of time develop into stones. How To Perform Yogic Exercises. When you have decided to start with your yoga practice, it is imperative for you to learn how to perform a pose properly. Thus it is advisable for you to find a right teacher who will guide you in the correct manner of performing these poses. Points To Be Followed Before Learning Yoga Once you have decided to practice yoga for better living and spiritual health, you need to take care of the following points so as to prevent injuries to your physical self: Bone Breaking Disease – Osteoporosis It is normal for the bones to erode as we age. But for some people, the bones become so fragile that they break down under the boy’s own weight. This causes hip, spine and forearm fractures. This disease is known as osteoporosis. This disease is more common amongst women then men. This is due to the fact that the women have lighter bones and after menopause, they experience rapid bone loss due to decrease in estrogen. Also women opt for heavy dieting in order to lose weight, where they skip highly nutritious food items. This results in the weaker bones in the body. Men too can suffer from this disease if they smoke, drink or take steroids Body Odor - Cannot Runaway From It Body odor can either make you run towards the person or runaway from him or her. This odor can be found anywhere you go, be it a mall, pub, theatre, bus, train it is everywhere. Karma Yoga – The Art of Living The ancient book of Gita, which is the treatise on the living has led a great stress on the karma. Karma is defined as the action and its fruits. Ancient Hindu saints have believed that a man’s life is the direct result of his karma. Good thoughts, words and deeds lead to good and happy life while bad thoughts, words and deeds lead a person to disaster Yellow Teeth - Need For A Makeover Yellow teeth or cavities in your teeth may not be such an appealing thing if you happen to smile to a person; you have met for the first time. Tips For Curing Canker Sores Canker sores are little white ulcers with red borders in the mouth. They infect the tongue, cheeks or inside of the cheeks. Some people suffer from them quite frequently while the others get them rarely. It infects some people for some days while the others have to suffer them for days. There are no known causes of these sores. But heredity can be one of the causes. They are annoying but are not fatal. If you follow some simple tips, you can cut short the infection by 10 – 15 days. Neti – For A Smooth Respiration To enjoy smooth respiration, you need to take care that both the nostrils should be clear and the passage within them should be completely open for the air to move. But with many people, it is usually one of the nostrils that are open. Hence it is important for you to clean the nasal passage. Yoga gives a kriya called Neti which is useful for clearing the nostrils. Yoga and Meditation Almost everyone has experienced the fact that when one starts concentrating his mind on any immediate object or an idea, the mind starts wandering. Benefits of Shavasana For many it is considered to be one of the easiest asanas, but that is not the case. Even though it may look very simple and non-beneficial but it is the other way round. Fruits To Be Eaten During Summer With summer up on us, there are hordes of juicy, tasty fruits that you can sink your teeth into. They are good for the nervous & respiratory system and lead to healthier looking skin. They are approx 80% water with high natural sugar giving energy to one and all when eaten fresh and ripe. Gorge on these sweet luscious fruits this summer - Benefits And Importance Of Bhujangasana Bhujangasana is known as the snake or cobras pose because it reflects the look of a raised hood. As you raise your head along with your chest it represents a snake hood. The rest of the body lies down representing the body of the snake. This asana can be one of the best asanas for your back as well as your spine. Measures To Be Taken For Angina Angina is also called as angina pectoris and this gives you chest pains which are very painful and can cause lot of stress. This pain is mainly due to myocardial ischemia which means lack of daily quota of blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Benefits of Garudasana This asana would help in loosening up your joints. Stretching your muscles would help in making all the parts of your body more fit. Guide To Massaging New Born Babies Newborns simply love to be touched and cuddled. The skin to skin touch helps you and your baby bond, comforts your baby when she is upset or uneasy with gas or colic problems. Hence, touch is a critical part of growth and development. Nauli – Clean The Body Of Impurities Nauli is a purificatory process of eliminating the impurities that have gathered in the body. You can practice this process only if you have impurities collected in the body otherwise there is no need to practice it everyday. This process should be performed in the standing position. Stoop forward slightly and turn the belly swiftly from left to right. Rotate the belly swiftly from left to right and vice versa Heartburn - An Acidic Indigestion To Be Forgotten It can be stated as a burning feeling which keeps bothering you now and again. This happens mainly because due to acidic fluid flowing upwards from the stomach into the esophagus or the swallowing tube. Knowing More About Goitre This disease affects the thyroid gland, which happens to grow in size due to lack or excess of some key ingredients. The thyroid gland resides at the front of the throat, below the larynx also known as the Adam's apple. Benefits And Importance Of Adho Mukha Svanasana When we take each word of this asana and look for the meaning it comes out to be a very simple word. “Adho Mukh” means facing downwards and “Svana” means a dog. This would mean facing downwards dog pose. Home Based Remedies For High Blood Pressure Poor diet, lack of exercise, intense weight training and some simple activities like public speaking can make your blood pressure jump. The cause for concern arises if it goes up and remains up. It is one of the most important indicator or cardiovascular problems after the age of 65 and hence needed to be treated. So if you are suffering from high blood pressure, it is vital that you should be under constant medical supervision. But there is no need to worry. You can take care of this problem without using drugs by making simple diet and lifestyle changes. Go for regular exercise, stop smoking, manage stress and change diet to reduce alcohol, fat and salt intake. Go nuts about Almonds Almond is a highly nutritious, effective health building food both for the body and mind and valuable food remedy for common ailments. The thin-skinned among the sweet variety is best for use. It is one of the best nut and seed foods. The best way to consume almonds is eating it without the skin. Sweet Almond Oil Oil has been an integral part of massage therapy since time immemorial. The rationale of using oil in a massage is to facilitate ease in gliding over the massage receivers’ skin. Today one come across many types of massage oil that help in healing various ailments. These various oils contain ingredients for specific or all skin types to purify and nourish the skin. Bathing With Essential Oils From Herbs Imagine your self floating in a gigantic bathtub full of herbs hugging your skin; its magical powers take away your tensions, worries and transforming you to feel complete and new. Clouded Vision - Cataracts When the normally clear lens of the eye have a painless clouding, it is called the cataract. If you do not treat it in time, it causes blindness. Surgical treatment can however cure it in time. Most of the people over 60 do suffer from some clouding of the lens. But you can prevent them or treat them by following the simple home remedies. Juice Fasting Fasting is one of oldest and effective way of burning huge amounts of accumulated waste products in the body. Previously, people used to fast by drinking water only throughout the day. Experts say that fasting on juices, both vegetable and fruits is much gentler and beneficial in normalizing all body processes. Binge Eating Disorder - An Act Of Overeating Most of us do overeat and that should not be a concern. But once the eating gets out of control then it is sign to worry. Binge eating disorder is a condition which has newly come into the limelight as many people including kids are affected by it. Causes And Symptoms of Sore Throat Having an ice-cream or having something cold can make your throat sound real bad and sometimes real cranky. This is the general feeling we have about sore throats. The reasons on how they are caused can sometimes be very different from the obvious. This can be treated, by the knowing what sore throat is all about and how to treat it Cure For Nosebleed If you blow your nose and see drops of blood on the handkerchief, you are suffering from nosebleed. The causes range from allergy to excessive use of nasal spray. Though it can alarm you, there is no need to worry as the experience is just a nuisance. Hardly a tablespoon of blood is shed. But by following some simple procedures, you can eliminate the problem. Fighting With A Disease Called Jaundice The word jaundice is derived from a French word called as jaune, which means yellow. It is a very common condition which is seen in newborn babies which can be treated by exposing them to sunlight. Premenstrual Symptoms – A Bane Of Every Woman When it is one of the those days when you feel bloated, breast pain, gain weight, acne, headaches, cramping and mood swings, you know it is one of those days that every woman dreads. A lot of women suffer from premenstrual symptoms (PMS) and can cause a lot of inconvenience to the sufferer. There are a plenty of home-based treatments available for the PMS sufferers but it needs some experimentation to determine the right one for you. Aromatherapy And Kids Aromatherapy is a new approach to emotional well being and healing through the use of essential oils. Oils in aromatherapy have soothing effect on the body, mind and soul. Importance of Controlling Your Mind Since ancient times, the human philosophers have realized the importance of mind in governing the human affairs. They knew that a person’s external circumstances were the result of his internal thoughts Cucumber Benefits - A Guarantor For Good Skin Skin has many other purposes other than being beautiful and serving as an eye candy for everyone. It protects our internal organs from any of the external adversities as far as possible. Hangover - Too Sozzled To React Drinking for many is a social activity which many people love to do. Even though it may not be healthy, drinking in small quantities would not cause much harm. Stretch Marks –Due To Rapid Skin Growth It is caused mainly when a person gains weight and the skin grows rapidly causing stretch marks. Even though our skin happens to be very elastic overstretching may lead to stretch marks. Some Remedial Measures For Hiccups This is a condition which can make others laugh as well as irritate them if hiccups keep bothering you for a very long time. Hiccups are also spelt as hiccoughs as the sound is derived from act of hiccups. Bhakti Yoga – The Science of Devotion Bhakti means devotion to the Almighty. Bhakti yoga deals with devotion to God and achieving the union with him. This is the easiest of all yoga types. Acne Scars - A Nightmare For Many Acne is a very common skin disorder which has become problem for all ages. The teen years can be tough and sometimes even after passing those adolescent years acne may not leave you alone. The Benefits And Importance Of Sarvangasana It is known as the queen of asanas which works out to be very beneficial for your mind, body and soul. Sarvangasana is a combination of three parts such as "sarva" "anga" and "asana" which means "all body posture". Improve Your Eyesight with Trataka Eyes are the windows of the soul and you can see what a person is up to by looking into his eyes. Hence it is important to have clean eyesight. Chamomile Oil Benefits Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to maintain health and well being. Chamomile oil is one of the commonly used essential oil in aromatherapy. It has relaxing and sedative benefits and smells of fruity apple and straw. It is prepared through steam distillation of the flower. Cholesterol Control Newspapers have reported on the drawbacks of having the diet high in fat. High fat diet has been linked to high cholesterol and ultimately to the heart attacks. Hence people have started avoiding beef and eggs. But cholesterol is not bad. Protect Your Baby From Diaper Rash Diapers let parents take their babies out without having to worry about them dirtying their clothes. Home Remedies for Stomach Cramps At some point of time or the other we have all experienced muscle cramps. They can occur anywhere in the body and can cause undue pain and discomfort. Yama and Niyama in Yoga Yoga defines yama and niyama as the positive and negative aspects of behaviour respectively. Traditional texts mention ten yamas and ten niyamas but Patanjali’s Yogasutra, which is considered the original treatise on yoga, defines five yamas and five niyamas. Basil – More Than A Kitchen Plant A universally known fact is that aromatherapy uses essential oils are extracted from plants. One of the most commonly used essential oil in aromatherapy is that of Basil. Basil gets its name from the Greek word “basileum” meaning “king”. Considered "king among plants" as it was one of the ingredient on the list of oil blended to massage kings. A Sweet Treat With Honey For The Skin For the ultimate natural all round healing potion, try Honey. Thanks to Cleopatra’s milk and honey baths, Honey has become a favourite with one and all to be used in beauty regime. Beside Cleopatra, there were other beauties from the past, who swear by honey being an indispensable ingredient in beauty treatments. Tenets of Yoga Philosophy In the ancient India, philosophy has been traditionally divided into two main groups. These groups are called as the orthodox group and heretic group. The orthodox group believes in the authority of Vedas in all the philosophical matters. These orthodox systems are six in all. One of the most popular systems of philosophy is yoga. Reaping Benefits From Viparita Karni Asana Viparita - would mean inverted, opposite karani would mean - in action, an act of doing. It is also known as the leg-up-the-wall-pose. Healthy Snacking Habits Do pizzas, ice creams, French fries, cookies and candies list high on your kid's agenda for snacks. And despite you telling your kids innumerable times, they still swear by junk and unhealthy foods for snacks. Giving in for there desire for junk food is paving way for your kids to be obese. Ear Wax - Useful As Well As Menace It is a liquid which is secreted by cerumen glands which are present only in the ear canals. If it is not treated it can cause deafness, irritation and soreness to your ear which is not at all pleasant. Jnana Yoga – Yoga For The Intelligent Jnana means the knowledge. This yoga is the yoga for the intelligent and selected people. This yoga is the ultimate goal of all the other varieties of yoga. This yoga teaches you to look at the world as it is without any ignorance and bias. You can achieve this state by practicing rigorous mental discipline and virtue. This yoga is also called Raja Yoga or the king of all the yogas, since it is of the highest variety and rules over all the other varieties. This is the Yoga that Patanjali has described in his Yoga Sutras. Remedies To Remove Worms In Your Intestine We can be soft targets for these parasites as they can be found anywhere we can think of. These microscopic size organisms can cause huge damage to your body if you do not take good care. Benefits of Eating Fruits Fruits, goldmine of vitamins, minerals and fibre are ideal to consume at least 4-5 servings in a day. Since they are in the natural form, account for largest part of water and 100% bad cholesterol free, it's much easier for the body to process and absorb the vitamins and minerals from the fresh fruit. Stop The Boils Boils are caused due to infection by bacteria that attack through the tiny break in the skin and infect the blocked oil gland or hair follicle. An abscess is caused when the white blood cells sent to attack the invaders cause the pus. Though boils are painful and ugly, they are rarely fatal. Mudras For Good Health We present some brilliant, very effective and simple mudras, which you can practice anytime and anywhere: Benefits Of Padangusthasana This is one of the basic yoga asanas which we learn initially while learning yoga. All the yoga poses help in improving your flexibility which becomes very useful in our daily life. The asana is also known as head to foot pose. Importance of Fruits in Diet Fruits, fresh or dried have been natural staple diet of human being since ancient times. Replete with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, they are easily digestible. Fruits are not only good source as food, they are serve as medicine and treat ailments. Any Time Home Facials You don't have to save the joys of pampering your self on special occasions. We can simply set aside time to pamper, renew and recharge ourselves on regular basis. Horseradish Sauce Health Benefits The health benefits of horseradish sauce are numerous, sinus and cold cure to name a few. Horseradish sauce is made by shredding and pounding the fresh root to which is added lemon juice. In this form the horseradish juice can be stored in a cold place for at least a week. Lemon Juice Health Benefits Lemonade is known to have been used as a refreshing drink since the time of the Moguls. Modem investigations have tended to support this use, the essential oil being very good for cooling the body. This use can be extended to the employment of lemon juice with water and sugar as the best drink to take when you have a fever Arthritis - The Incredible Pain In Your Joints This disease can affect anyone and at any age. There is no age barrier for having such kind of disease. It immobilizes the person in all the way it could. Right Food For Beautiful And Shiny Hair It is very important for your hair to get the proper care and proper food. The proper hair care treatment can be in the form of proper diet, good exercise, and use of different herbs for your hair. The use of different kinds of products would help your hair in its natural growth. Yoga Blocks Are A Good Support System Any exercise when done correctly would help in getting the proper results. Every part of the body would be rejuvenated by getting your exercise right. The yoga blocks used for doing yoga asanas would create extra strength which you need. Health Benefits Of Carrot Juice Carrot juice has a number of health benefits. The carrot provides what is certainly the most important basic juice. The yellow color is due to carotene. Simple Tips For Managing Obesity Simple activities you can try to overcome obesity, maintain your weight and stay fit. Fats Explained It can be considered as one of the main causes for most diseases which we come across. But fat cannot be looked down upon. It is very important for body, provided it does not cross the required need. Health Hazards Of Obesity Obesity jeopardizes an individuals health in more ways than one. It imperils both body and mind of an obese individual. An obese individuals distorted body shape and appearance can be a source both of humiliation and discomfort. Many obese people complain of pain in the joints and may develop arthritis (osteoarthritis) because they have overburdened their knees and joints with their excess body weight. This is the most obvious health hazard that obesity invokes. Caution And Prevention From Cholera It is a disease which affects the small intestine and is caused by bacterium vibrio cholera. It is an acute diarrhea illness which causes lots of problem to your entire system. Sometimes the symptoms are very mild which are not even detected sometimes till the time it gets severe. Carbohydrates Explained The carbohydrates are the starches and sugars which are the main providers of energy for keeping the body working and coping with the activities we undertake. Benefits Of Artichoke Juice For One And All Artichoke originated in the Mediterranean countries and was a popular delicacy at Roman feasts. It is now grown in many hot areas and is an important crop in parts of California. Water Therapy- A Source To Good Health Do you ever forget to breathe? Because, if we did, we might be six feet under. So how come we forget to drink water? There are many people who do forget to drink water, amazing? Just like how oxygen is vital for surviving, simply put, water plays an enormous part in our lives. Detoxification By Using Juice Diet Therapy Nature cure depends for effectiveness on elimination of the toxic substances causing the condition, whereas the more dramatic results of the orthodox physician are more concerned with the suppression of the symptoms. Benefits Of Alfalfa Plant Juice Alfalfa plant or Alfalfa sprout juice Alfalfa plant, which is also known as lucerne or bum clover, is usually known to fatten cattle, and the juice has long been employed to put weight on people. Knowing More About Chicken Pox It is known as one of the most contagious diseases and is mainly seen during your childhood. The virus which causes this disease is called varicella-zoster and it causes skin rashes, red and fluid oozing blisters which can be found on any part of the body. Yoga Blankets For Comfort And Warmth Yoga Blankets are very useful for reaching that optimum level of yoga which can benefit and be useful in every yoga poses we perform. It is the best thing which can be used for comfort and does not allow the cold floor make any difference to you.
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