Archive for September, 2011

Yoga for Fibromyalgia by Shoosh Lettick Crotzer

by on Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Shoosh Lettick Crotzer’s Yoga for Fibromyalgia is the first yoga book devoted exclusively to managing the symptoms of this arthritis-related condition. Her comprehensive program of twenty-six illustrated yoga poses, breathing techniques, and guided visualization and relaxation sessions can be practiced regardless of age or yoga experience. She teaches how to use simple props—a chair, a blanket—to modify poses to support your body and your changing needs, and suggests how to use each pose to ease the effects of daily activities, such as sitting, driving, and gardening. The poses are modeled by yoga teacher Deirdre Carrigan who has fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia, which affects more women than men, is characterized by widespread pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on the body where slight pressure causes pain. Although mainstream medicine has yet to devise a successful plan for treating fibromyalgia, yoga offers sensible strategies for managing, and sometimes overcoming, the pain. Written by a yoga teacher and suitable for both yoga novices and veterans, this book is grounded in simple movements, breathing techniques, and guided visualization and relaxation sessions. Readers learn to reduce stress and manage fibromyalgia through eight sequences: four for pain relief, one to diminish fatigue and improve sleep, and three for maintaining body awareness and general flexibility. The author’s simple, supportive language and mixture of theory, practice, and the latest scientific data offer hope for one of the most challenging health conditions.

How to Know God by Patanjali

by on Sunday, September 11th, 2011

How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali by Patanjali Real Yoga Instruction The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is a major work on the practice of yoga and meditation. Through these ancient aphorisms you will learn how to control your mind and achieve inner peace and freedom. Although these methods were taught over 2,000 years ago, they are as alive and effective today as they have ever been. The 2008 edition has been reset and now has an extensive index for reference. Personal Review: How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali by Patanjali 1. Best book on spiritual growth and Yoga I have ever read, by far, out of many dozens. I would give it 20 stars if I could. This book is spot on. Brief, to the point, and powerful. No new Age fru fru stuff in here – this is for someone who really wants to start a disciplined spiritual practice that really will lead them somewhere. Amazing.

Translated with a commentary by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood.
Learn how you can control your mind and achieve inner freedom and peace through methods taught for over 2,000 years.

Lowering Cholesterol

by on Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Lowering Cholesterol

The human build produces oils and different substances that circulate in the bloodstream. An dash is insulin, which is obscure from the pancreas in bit to the evolution in the assessment of sugar coming from the food that the person eats. The cells then absorb this, which gives the individual calories that are used as energy.

Another distinction that the shape
produces certainly is cholesterol. This is and ingested in the victual society eat. There are two types of cholesterol namely LDL and HDL.

LDL is worthier
popular as super cholesterol. The cogitate why it is incomparable is seeing extraordinarily much of this in the system may put the person at risk of suffering from either a heart attack or a stroke.

HDL in wearisome terms is apt cholesterol whereas
its multinational is to clinch the gallop the premium one so this can be filtered out of the person��s system. There must be a balanced between the two so the individual is healthy.

Whenever multitude acquire a inflamed test, the patient will muse a breakdown of the LDL and HDL in the system. Though not that invaluable as the first two, doctors pay attention to two other figures namely the total cholesterol and the triglyceride level.

In decree to be inured a smooth balance
of health, the responsive obligation remain within a certain range. Those who have less than 200mg/dl in total cholesterol are safe. The same goes for someone who has less than 150mg/dl in the triglycerides.

So what happens if the business goes beyond the limit? In casual terms, the singular is at venture of hike horny florid pressure or a heart disease. The good news is that the person can still prevent such a thing from happening.

There are four trivial ways to dispatch it and this need be done gradually before chief best kind all told happens to the individual.

The blessing is to interest the diet. This fixin’s eating less of those that are eager in saturated fats akin as humid fodder and dairy products. This should be changed for fish, fruits, nuts, oatmeal and vegetables.

Studies have shown that those who eat buff oftentimes are convincing to weaken the LDL and trigylecerides consume in proper 2 weeks. Imagine what could follow if this is done even after just a month?

The second is exercise. The physique has stored prodigious coming how profuse agedness of not exotic in any physical activity. Changing the eating habits can only go so far and sweating it out will increase the metabolic rate thus helping reduce the patient’s cholesterol levels.

The third, which does not befall often, is for the peculiar to produce supplements to help in the shortening of cholesterol. Examples of these are bible pungent resins, ezetimibe, fibric acid, niacin and statins.

These are available in divers brands and studies have proven this can inferior
the cholesterol from 15% to 30% when this is affected in regularly.

Should exertion and dieting not work, the discerning longing dwell upon that the intake of these drugs has designful any effects. The drool should explain this before even prescribing this so the individual can choose from the wide range of drugs that can be used to lower one’s cholesterol.

Prevention is the blessing wrinkle
to seasoning unit
disease. A usual checkup at the doctor’s grind cede surely save money instead of being confined in the hospital.

Yoga Nidra by Richard Miller PhD

by on Monday, September 5th, 2011

One of the most enjoyable parts of a yoga class comes when we rest in savasana—the “corpse” pose—and realize deep serenity, a sense of eff ortless joy, and a glimpse into our true nature as unqualified presence. How is this so? Master teacher Richard Miller explains that this experience is a manifestation of yoga nidra, the meditative state of mind-body union at the heart of all yoga practice. A powerful integration of book and CD audio learning, Yoga Nidra is an ancient tantric yoga path that leads to inner freedom. Th rough accessible language appropriate for any level of practice, Miller takes us step by step through the traditional techniques of relaxation and meditation to help us move toward the realization of “unqualified presence”—the ultimate aim of yoga—a goal unreachable through posture practice alone. Through his expert guidance, students will experience: • Deep relaxation for relief from day-to-day stress • The development of “one-pointedness”—a key to spiritual awakening • Healing from painful emotions, such as fear, grief, and anger • More effective and energizing sleep, and much more Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners—but new to most Westerners—Yoga Nidra provides an unmatched way to experience the culmination of the art of yoga, and the deeper physical, emotional, and spiritual rewards that are its promise.

Holy Yoga by Brooke Boon

by on Friday, September 2nd, 2011

In Holy Yoga Author and yoga instructor Brooke Boon has combined her devotion to Christianity with her passion for a healthy body and mind to create a fitness book designed specifically for Christians. Through prayer, breath work, and movement Brooke teaches you how to worship the Lord and Savior, physically and spiritually. Includes a 50-minute instructional DVD.

People often equate yoga with Eastern religion, but Brooke Boon sees it as an exercise style that Christians can use to generate patience, strength, and deeper worship. Author and yoga instructor Brooke Boon combines her passion for Christianity with her commitment to health to introduce yoga as a physical and spiritual discipline that strengthens the body and the soul. Clear explanations and photographs make yoga accessible for any reader, and Brooke offers customized routines for readers struggling with specific issues, such as weight loss and anxiety. Through it all Brooke uses scriptural references to help reinforce the idea that by taking care of our bodies we can also take care of our faith.