Yoga for Thyroid

May 12, 2012

Thyroid disorders usually develop in the body, when there is a problem in the thyroid gland and it cannot produce the hormones that are required to regulate the metabolism. Thyroid problems can lead to one of the two conditions, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism refers to the lack of thyroid hormones in the blood and hyperthyroidism indicates the opposite, i.e., an excessive supply of the thyroid hormones in the body.

The symptoms and problems associated with thyroid problems include fatigue, weight fluctuations, water retention, irregular sleeping patterns, mood swings as well as pain in the joints and muscles. People usually adopt various treatment options, to alleviate this condition. Several health experts and even doctors recommend Yoga for thyroid conditions, as it stimulates the thyroid gland and balances the metabolism. Read More

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Is it better to exercise in the morning, or later in the day?

Let your circadian rhythms be your guide. In the afternoon or early evening, your core temperature is warmer. A warm core makes your muscles and joints more supple, which helps you avoid strains and sprains. That makes afternoon or early evening ideal for exercises that tap your muscles, like strength training, stretching, and interval workouts.

Mornings are good too!
On the other hand, if endurance activities are more your type —long brisk walks or bike rides — morning may be better. Your body’s core is cooler early in the day, which can make endurance activities seem less tiring. And there is less risk of overheating. But a good warm-up will be key, since your muscles are likely to be stiffer in the mornings.

No-Sweat Scheduling
Tune up your muscles, lungs, and heart with these well-timed workouts:
Mornings: Get energised. Walk your way to a slimmer you — in your own home!

After-noons: Muscle up your midday. It can be quick and easy. Then, get flexible with a chi-gong exercise.

Evenings: Stretch yourself to sleep. It really helps.

Stuck in an exercise rut? Get tips on diversifying your fitness portfolio — and make long-term health gains.

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Yoga for a Slim Waist, Yoga to reduce Waist Size

April 1, 2012

Yoga is definitely one of the best ways to reduce waist size and make your waist slim and trim. Yoga poses like Surya Namaskar, Triangle Pose, Bridge Pose and Standing forward bend (Hastpadasana) yoga poses are very effective to reduce waist size. Is your waistline bothering you in middle age? Try regular yoga, says a [...]

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Kapalbhati Pranayam, Kapalbhati Pranayama Process and Benefits

April 1, 2012

Procedure of Kapal Bhati Pranayam: Push air forcefully out. Stomach will itself go in. Duration of Kapal Bhati Pranayam: Start with 30 times or 1 min. increase upto 5 mins min. upto 10 mins max. Benefits of Kapal Bhati Pranayam: increases aabha and tej. helps in obesity, constipation, gastric, acidity, Croesus(liver), hepatitis B, uterus, diabetes, [...]

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Dark Circle Under Eyes – Home Remedies for Under Eyes Dark Circles

April 1, 2012

I don’t need to tell you again that the face attracts the maximum attention and so everybody takes very very special care of the face and when it comes to face, your eyes are the most important of all. Eyes are the most important part of our face, body and life. There is not doubt [...]

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Butterfly Yoga Pose, Poorna titali (Full Butterfly) Yoga Pose

April 1, 2012

Sit up straight. Bring the soles of your feet together. Holding your soles with your palms bring them as close to your groin as possible. Now flap your knees a few times up and down, to loosen your hip joint. Relax. Inhale and exhale consciously and deeply a few times. After having flapped your knees [...]

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Chakra Asana Yoga Pose, The Wheel Pose

April 1, 2012

Chakra Asana is one of the most important yoga asans or yoga poses. The other common name of Chakra Asana is the Wheel Pose, the urdhava- dhanurasana, raised bow posture. How to do Chakra Asana: Lie straight on the ground in the Shava-Asana. Bend your knees while exhaling and bring the feet as close to [...]

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Almonds are fattening, think again!!

April 1, 2012

Yes, if you were unsure about the benefits of almonds and asked yourself that are almonds good for you and thought that almonds will make you fat then you need to think again. If you consume almonds in the right quantity, almonds would not make you fat. In fact, almonds are the most nutritious of [...]

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Anulom Vilom Pranayam, Benefits of Anulom Vilom Pranayama

March 31, 2012

Procedure of Anulom Vilom Pranayama: Hold your right nasal with thumb, breathe in from left. Now open right nasal and close left nasal with middle and ring finger and breathe out from right nasal. Now breathe in from right nasal. Now close right nasal and open left and breathe out and in from left nasal. [...]

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Vrikshasana Yoga Pose, Benefits, Steps of the Tree Yoga Pose

March 31, 2012

Vrikshasana is one of the important asanas among the various yogasanas. Vrikshaasana comes from the word Vriksha which means tree and that is why this yoga pose/posture is known as the tree pose. Virkshaasana or tree yoga posture teaches the quality of the tree. It teaches you to become strong, sturdy, balanced and grow continuously.

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