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Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts

Friday, July 16, 2010

Natural Constipation Relief

Natural Constipation Relief
Natural Constipation ReliefNatural Constipation Relief
You are left with hard, sometimes impacted material that is hard to move. The intestines remove fluids from the foods being digested so we don't lose to much when you "go." If you are already dehydrated, the amount of fluids is low to begin with and the removal process takes too much out. One of them is waste removal via the colon. Causes Dehydration: Most of us are constantly dehydrated, which can affect a number of the systems in the body.

Here are some causes and home remedies for dealing with constipation. The same can be said for many of the herbal remedies available. Depending on how susceptible you are to them, they can help but could create the opposite problem; diarrhea. Magnesium is well known for its powerful relief, and senna is an ingredient in some others. Some of these products are based on herbal remedies or other supplements.

There are a number of causes, ranging from dehydration to medication, and if you look on that aisle in the pharmacy you can see a lot of over the counter products designed to help you through the problem. Constipation is uncomfortable and annoying, but it is also something everyone goes through every once in a while.

Yoga & Meditation

Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation

Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation

Yoga & Meditation Yoga & Meditation

The differences between Yoga & Meditation are discussed below:

YOGA
Yoga is a healing therapy which combines breathing exercises, physical positions, and mental relaxation. This therapy has been found to expose patients to experience higher states of consciousness. Yoga therapy is therefore the science of applying the several methods of yoga to a variety of illnesses and conditions, to allow optimal health, healing and spirituality. There are many techniques of Yoga therapy which can be practiced for preventative and curative purposes.

A few of the types of Yoga therapy are mentioned below:
• Bikram Yoga
Bikram yoga is used for general wellness and since it is carried out in a place with a higher temperature,it facilitates deeper stretching, injury prevention, and tension relief. It is one of the most popular yogas practiced.
• Ashtanga Yoga
Thanks to a few popular personalities adopting this technique, 'Ashtanga yoga' aka "Power yoga", is making news all over. This method requires constant movement and is physically demanding. It is suited well for athletes who are used to constant movement.
• Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar focuses on proper alignment of the body more than any other style of yoga. Its recommended for people who have physical ailments and require physical therapy.

Yoga therapy has many benefits. Regular practise can result in the following:
-Normal Blood Pressure
-Asthma Management
-Pain Management
-Weight Reduction
-Improved Mental Performance

MEDITATION
As opposed to yoga, meditation is a non physical activity. Meditation is a part of yoga. It is done by relaxation techniques, controlled breathing and an intense thought process. Meditation is sometimes described as allowing one's body to sleep while one's mind remains awake. It involves stillness on all levels. Meditation requires silent and peaceful places where there is no distraction for the mind. During Meditation Therapy, the body is kept stationary in a comfortable posture. The breathing exercises allow free flow of blood and energy throughout the body. Prayers or chants can be said during the meditative state. In certain types of Meditation Therapy, the patient focuses on a particular objective and allows his mind to freely think about the objective to be achieved.

Meditation Therapy offers many benefits. By relaxing, concentrating and observations, a host of physical and bio chemical changes take place in the body. These activities normalize metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels and respiration processes. Many times it has also been found to reduce body pains, backaches, migraines etc.

By:Peter Rosenblum