The below statistics are not meant to scare anyone, but do show the importance of prevention. And Yoga is one of the best and safest methods of prevention.
Studies show that in 2005 30% of all deaths globally were due to cardiovascular (heart) disease and the rate is increasing.
The 2009 World Alzheimer’s Report [...]
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Sleep is one of the most undervalued “medicines” for good health, and in today’s society, many people have a sleep debt. Getting enough sleep promotes alertness, productivity and general good health.
What many do not know is that getting enough sleep can actually help you shed pounds.
Make friends with appetite regulating hormones
Leptin and ghrelin are hormones that regulate appetite. Ghrelin signals to the brain when you’re hungry and it’s time to eat, while leptin signals when you are full …
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“The art of medicine consists of keeping the patient amused while nature heals the disease.”
~Voltaire
After that quote I don’t think I need to say much. Laughing feels good and releases tension, your body likes it, bacteria and viruses don’t (because with laughter your little white blood cells become absolutely ruthless), it’s a nice ice-breaker and quite simply makes the day better.
Top 10 reasons to laugh (and laugh now)
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Some Amazing Properties
History
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinalis) is famous for its relaxing properties and its sweet, floral and fresh scent. It became popular in the Middle Ages as medicine and was taken to the New World by the Pilgrims in 1620…
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How many times do you chew your food before you swallow? Japan’s ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare recommends chewing each mouthful 30 times. (1) Mothers and grandmother’s have popularly told children to chew their food well, and with good reason. The number of chews depends on the consistency of the food, but even chewing very liquid or creamy food for a long time has benefits.
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