A hale and holistic approach to diabetes
The health benefits of yoga practice Yoga is a mind and body practice with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. The various styles of yoga typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. There are numerous schools of yoga. Hatha yoga, the most commonly practiced in the United States […]
Meditation is a mind and body practice. There are many types of meditation practices, most of which originated in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. Some forms of meditation instruct the practitioner to become mindful of thoughts, feelings, and sensations and to observe them in a nonjudgmental way. How much do […]
The health benefits of massage therapy Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques from around the world. In general, therapists press, rub, and otherwise manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may use their forearms, elbows, or feet. It […]
The ancient art of tai chi Tai chi and qi gong are centuries-old, related mind and body practices. Tai chi involve certain postures and gentle movements with mental focus, breathing, and relaxation. In contrast to qi gong, tai chi movements, if practiced quickly, can be a form of combat or […]
The benefits of practicing relaxation for your health Relaxation techniques include practices such as progressive relaxation, guided imagery, biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and deep breathing exercises. The goal is similar in all: to produce the body’s natural relaxation response, characterized by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and a feeling of increased well-being. […]
The term “acupuncture” describes a family of procedures involving the stimulation of points on the body using a variety of techniques. The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation. […]
If you had to imagine what exercises someone with supernatural or superhuman strength would practice on a regular basis what would you guess? Probably a lot of weight training, and maybe some intense cardio. The truth of the matter is that if Superman or Wonder Woman were alive and flying […]
Relaxation is essential Need more time to relax? The majority of us wait to make time for relaxation until after our work and home commitments have stressed us to the point of exhaustion. Life can get hectic, and it’s important to listen to the signs that our bodies give us […]
Yoga practice is low-impact Over the past ten years, yoga practice has exploded globally. Beyond options to join a yoga studio that specializes in the many specific types of yoga practice, you may have noticed that even your local gym has included yoga classes. So what is so great about […]
Meditation For years meditation was seen as a left of mainstream practice reserved for New Age disciples, actors who are “spiritual”, self-help gurus, and hardcore yogis, but presently more people are becoming aware that meditation is for everyone. Just like yoga, which brings the body in alignment with the mind […]