Yoga Hints for Pregnant Women
- Relaxation. Start and finish your session with a few minutes of relaxation in the classic Corpse Pose. Just lie on your back, with feet and hands spread apart; close your eyes, calm your breath, and allow your body to completely relax. This will remove tension and stress and will allow your mind to become clear and worry-free.
During the last months of pregnancy, it is often difficult to find a comfortable position ...
Pregnancy is a miraculous time in the life of every woman. For nine months, you have been growing, nourishing, and taking care of your unborn child as
being part of your own body. You have also been making every effort to connect both yourself and your soon-to-be-born
baby with the support and harmony of your surroundings. Yet, have you started preparing for
the arrival of your child and the sacred pains of labour and delivery that you will have to face and endure?
The nine months of pregnancy will pass quickly, and soon you will feel the first contractions, signalling that your baby is ready to leave your body. Are you all set for safely bringing him or her into the world? Have you prepared for the childbirth?
The teachings of yoga can provide knowledge, wisdom, and practical guidelines for every stage of our lives. Being an all-embracive and versatile discipline, it has been modified to suit the physiological and spiritual requirements of pregnant women, as well. The
months of carrying a baby are a precious and enlightening time, and it is not surprising that many women turn to
the wisdom of yoga when they are pregnant with their first child. Since
bringing a new life into ...
If you have ever "been there" you may already know what lays behind the cold medical statement,
"clinical depression." Depression is a widespread mood disorder that ruins the lives of at least
ten percent of the U.S. population, or more than 20 million people! I suspect that this percentage is much higher, since only those that submit to lifelong pharmaceutical treatment are included in these sad statistics. Depression is, indeed, a torment. It
sucks out energy, happiness, the desire to socialize, create, love and give. It is a slow, cruel killer that transforms living into a bland and incomprehensible desert. It is known that women suffer from depressive episodes twice as often as do men - another injustice imposed by the natural forces which shape our cyclic hormonal realities.
For those of us who are "metabolically gifted" and naturally slim,
losing weight seems so easy, really. Eat a lot and spend your evenings in front of TV - and you'll gain a couple of pounds. Start eating less and join the gym - and in a month or so you'll get thinner. Sounds fantastic, doesn't it?
It is hard to believe that not long ago people in the west regarded “
yoga” as nothing more than a bizarre lifestyle of a few vegetarian enthusiasts twisting their bodies into weird, seemingly impossible positions. Today, almost everyone is familiar with at least the basic principles of yoga and many have come to appreciate its genuine benefits through their own practice.
1. Turkey is a great bird to make stock with. For a perfect stock, use
turkey wings and drumsticks, and reserve other parts for the second course. Rinse bony turkey parts in cold water, place in a large stainless steel stockpot with filtered water, add 2 tbsp vinegar, and let stand for about 30 min. (Vinegar is added so that to draw beneficial minerals from the bones into the stock.) Add to the pot coarsely chopped root vegetables, such as onions and carrots. Bring to boil, remove scum that rises on top (use a slotted spoon for that), add a pinch of sea salt, reduce heat to a minimum, and let simmer for 6 to 24 hours.
Myth No 1. Pimples, acne, and other skin diseases are caused by poor hygiene.
Acne and other skin impurities originate from within. They can be triggered by hormonal imbalances, stress, environmental pollution, genetic predisposition, or poor nutrition. Although proper hygiene is important for the health of the skin, more important is to avoid industrial and dietary pollutants, especially artificial hormones in milk and meats and synthetic chemicals in commercially-manufactured skin care products.
1. The skin of our hands is thin, delicate, and often dry, this is why it is the first to suffer from cold winds, frost, and dry heated air inside our apartments. The most important hand protection from winter elements is as simple as just to wear gloves! Make it a good habit to wear warm gloves or mittens every time you go outside, even if it is just to check the mail or get into a car. This measure is especially important if your hand skin is dry and irritated.
1. If you have suddenly developed pronounced under-eye "bags", it could be a symptom of an allergic reaction or kidney infection. If other symptoms are also present, such as fever, skin rash, or difficulty breathing, consult your doctor right away. If an allergy is involved, find out what foods you are allergic to and eliminate them from your menu. The most frequently occurred allergies are to newfangled foods, such as commercial pasteurized milk from hormone-treated cows, processed grains, fruits and veggies with residual pesticides, and other products that people had never eaten until just several generations ago. Allergies can also be caused by commercial beauty products, such as under-eye creams or mascaras.
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