среда, 22 апреля 2009 г.

Effects of Yoga on health

Yoga is the traditional meditative practice that originated from Buddhist and Hindu disciples and has been said to promote physical and mental health and well being. Yoga is part of the most of ancient Hindu religious philosophies that advocate a constant striving for moksha or salvation through these exercises. Practicing yoga is said to infuse peace and well being within ones soul and render a practitioner free from worry and puts him on the path to salvation. The word ‘yoga’ has numerous meanings, the most common of which is “to unite and control”. There are various different schools of yoga that have developed over time. The most widely practiced yogic techniques are those belonging to the Patanjali yoga system.

The ancient yogic practices have been incorporated in varying degrees into religions like Buddhism and even Islam. The regular practice of yoga is said to heal a person of many ailments and make him fit and healthy. Yoga has a positive influence on the mental health of a person as well. It is believed that it can cure ailments such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes and blood pressure. It is also said that it can even reduce the aging process and help people live a healthier and longer life. Yogic practitioners also claim that yoga can improve your sex life and also rid insomnia.

There have been mass movements to promote yoga throughout the western world as a panacea for all ills. Hundreds of yogic meditation centers have been opened in western countries and teachers of yoga can be found all over America and Europe.

вторник, 3 марта 2009 г.

Women Health

Women who are looking toward pregnancy as a goal need to consider their daily health before they start leaning toward conception. There are many elements of health that are important to consider long before you start working toward getting pregnant. By now, most women know the value of folic acid in their diet and the need to be sure there are healthy protein levels in the blood prior to conception. Many women who are thin often need to bulk up a little before they start trying to conceive. There are healthy ways to go about this and there are unhealthy ways to go about this. Most often, when a thinner than average woman struggles with conception, the healthiest goal is a ten to fifteen pounds of additional body weight to help with healthy conception. This is not always the most pleasant aspect of possibilities for women, but when it comes to the temporary healthy weight addition versus the prospect of conception difficulties, there really is no contest.

Looking after your health starts well before conception begins. A well rounded diet and exercise also enhance fertility health. After all, you are asking your body to accept the growth of life, and your body is about to go through some very interesting changes in order to accommodate you. Taking care of your health through exercise and diet often eliminates the need for fertility drugs. There are many natural remedies that can help the health of your body and prepare it for pregnancy, including supplementation and a health examination.