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Yoga is a spiritual practice combined with both mental and physical disciplines which for the first time emerged on Indian soil and later split into various schools but the actual fragrance of yoga remained same throughout the time. Nowadays, with increasing studies and researchers on various pre-Vedic traditions put an entirely new light on the practice of Yoga. While until now it has mainly been considered as a spiritual practice, a new study from Indianapolis University claims that yoga is a ...more
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Along with curing anger and stress, yoga is also beneficial in treating osteoporosis, either by itself or in combination with different medicines. Osteoporosis is an illness described by weak and diminishing bones that can result in cracks and fractures in the bones. Some of the postures that can be helpful in treating osteoporosis are as follows:
Utthita trikonasana: Uttihita trikonasana is an expanded triangle posture which is helpful in curing many diseases. Along with diminishing th...more
Utthita trikonasana: Uttihita trikonasana is an expanded triangle posture which is helpful in curing many diseases. Along with diminishing th...more
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Are you looking for an effective way to managing your diabetes? Yoga is considered to be an ideal remedy. Regular yoga helps in reducing the sugar levels in your blood, and also lowers your blood pressure. It helps to keep your weight in check and relieves and reduces the symptoms of diabetes, thereby, slowing down the progression of the condition. Moreover, yoga helps in increasing the production of glucagon, which is a hormone responsible for increasing glucose levels in your blood. There are ...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word Yuji that means union. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice of meditation that brings about harmony between the body and mind through various poses and breathing exercises.
These poses and exercises help to alleviate stress and induce relaxation. Practising yoga regularly ensures physical as well as mental well-being.
How is Yoga Helpful during Pregnancy?
Many people believe that any sort of physical activity or repeated ...more
These poses and exercises help to alleviate stress and induce relaxation. Practising yoga regularly ensures physical as well as mental well-being.
How is Yoga Helpful during Pregnancy?
Many people believe that any sort of physical activity or repeated ...more
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Yoga has been touted amongst the best and most effective, time tested and natural way to eliminate various diseases and problems with the body as well as the mind. It is an antiquated craftsmanship that strengthens the body as well as relaxes the brain with the right dose of mindfulness as well. Yoga tends to stimulate the nervous system and the endocrine, digestive and circulatory systems and improve the functioning of the same.
The postures mentioned below affect at least one of thes...more
The postures mentioned below affect at least one of thes...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Lifestyle changes have taken a heavy toll on the entire digestive system. There is less fiber, more processed foods, less water and more aerated drinks, all playing havoc with the digestive process. This has led to abnormal bowel movements, no regular cleansing of the bowels, and various other gastric problems.
Ayurveda believes that a healthy body is the result of the balance between the three elements Vaata, Pitta, and Kapha. Increase or decrease in any of these produces specific sy...more
Ayurveda believes that a healthy body is the result of the balance between the three elements Vaata, Pitta, and Kapha. Increase or decrease in any of these produces specific sy...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Tuberculosis refers to an infectious disease associated with the lungs, which is mostly caused by bacteria. There are two forms of tuberculosis. These are pulmonary tuberculosis and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. There are various forms of each as well. Here are the possible treatments for both pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis.
What is pulmonary tuberculosis?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a type of disease in which bacteria invades your lungs. It is possible that the bacteria i...more
What is pulmonary tuberculosis?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a type of disease in which bacteria invades your lungs. It is possible that the bacteria i...more
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Although your body is already in possession of the bacteria leading to tuberculosis, your immune system is able to prevent you from becoming sick. Doctors have made a distinction between latent and active tuberculosis (TB). In case of latent TB, the bacteria in the body in a passive state and it causes no symptoms, and therefore it is not contagious. But, in the case of active TB, you would become sick and may even spread the disease to others. It can take place in the first few weeks or even af...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Tuberculosis or TB as it is commonly known in medical circles is a bacterial infection commonly affecting the lungs. While there are some countries in the world, where TB is more common, anybody can develop TB if they are not very healthy. The TB bacteria spreads through the air. While some people's immune system would be able to fight the disease back; some people who have risk factors, the disease may continue to develop and present with symptoms.
So, a person can develop TB in two c...more
So, a person can develop TB in two c...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Yoga and the mind: can yoga reduce symptoms of major psychiatric disorders?
Yoga does the body good, and according to a new study, it may ease the mind as well.
Yoga has also become such a cultural phenomenon that it has become difficult for physicians andconsumers to differentiate legitimate claims from hype,? researchers from duke university medical center write in their study, published in the journalfrontiers in psychiatry. In order to explore the widely held belief that p...more
Yoga does the body good, and according to a new study, it may ease the mind as well.
Yoga has also become such a cultural phenomenon that it has become difficult for physicians andconsumers to differentiate legitimate claims from hype,? researchers from duke university medical center write in their study, published in the journalfrontiers in psychiatry. In order to explore the widely held belief that p...more
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