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Yoga and Weight loss

Posted: May 1st 2010 By Dr.S.Sivaraman         under: Misc. Health Articles     Tags: , ,

Yoga and Weight Loss

Yoga is the custom of mental and physical disciplines that originate in India. Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism have their meditative practices and the word yoga is associated with it.

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Raja yoga, Karma yoga, Jnana yoga, Bhakti yoga and Hatha yoga are the most important branches of Yoga. Yoga is the word derived from Sanskrit and it has several meanings like” to control, to unite, joining, uniting,” and so on.

When a person is strictly following and practicing yoga to a high level is termed as yogi or yogini. The vedic Samhitas have the reference to ascetics and tapas(ascetic practices) are referred in the Brahmadas(900 to 500BBCE). In Bhagavad Gita the word yoga is used deeply and chapter 6 is dedicated only to traditional yoga practice which includes meditation and it explains clearly about three major types of yoga. 1. Karma yoga, 2.Bhakti yoga, 3. Gnana yoga. These are the three yogas that deal with yoga of action, yoga of devotion and yoga of knowledge respectively.

Colon Cleanse For a Healthy Life

Posted: August 5th 2009 By editor1         under: Food and Fitness     Tags: , ,

As the name suggests, colon cleansing involves the cleaning of the colon. Though this is a topic not

everyone likes to discuss, it is something that everyone should do at least once a year for a healthy life.

In fact, if you are a health conscious person, nothing can be more healthy for you than having a colon cleanse.

You will realize the importance of a colon cleanse only after you realize its many health benefits.

If you are prone to constipation, you will be happy to hear that colon cleansing helps reduce constipation.

Colon cleanse helps remove all the junk and plaque-like substances found on the intestinal walls to help your body waste move out more freely.

Helps prevent colon cancer

Similarly, colon cleaning helps in the elimination of diarrhea. In many people, diarrhea is a consequence of a build up of toxins in the body that may lead to difficulties in solidifying of waste. With colon cleansing, all this waste is eliminated from the body, and thus ensures that bowel movements are more solid.

Top 10 Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

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With nearly two million plastic surgeries taking place each year in the United States, the popularity of cosmetic surgery is growing enormously. The total number of procedures took place in the last decade has shown a significant growth of 98 percent. Today, the vast majority is ready to pay an out-of-pocket amount to get the small surgery done. Plastic surgery has become more of an option for the people who feel that their appearances have changed due to ageing or other such factors. It is true that being conscious about our outlook is a natural element of our culture and the society in which we are living. Today, only women are not contributing to give a boom to this industry, apparently, men are also contributing a lot in the boom of cosmetic surgical procedures. For most of the people, merely the feeling of obtaining enhanced looks gives them peace and comfort, which is priceless for them. For others, treatment for weight loss or weight gain, loose skin, appearance of neck, or procedures to remove blemishes and wrinkles is countless. Cosmetic surgeries are even good for those who have not been blessed with perfect genes.

How Weight Loss Pills Work

Posted: April 17th 2009 By editor1         under: Misc. Health Articles     Tags: , , , ,

In the giant health market of U.S. there are so many products have been introduce that claim to have promising results for the weight loss. But few of them really provides the greatest health benefits as weight loss products and Belissima Sim diet pills are one of them.

As we all know, the number of obese persons is increasing day by day and it is providing the opportunity to the drug manufacturer to develop the best products that compete in the market.

In experts’ view, those products that contain the maximum natural and active ingredients are the foremost in the weight loss program. But whatever you do for the weight loss, consult your doctor first as he/she can better suggest the drug according to your physical condition.

For the healthy weight loss, you have to be very selective in choosing weight loss drug. After the selection of drug a dietary modification and moderate physical workout will help you a lot to lose weight in a healthy fashion.

Stay Away From Atkins Diet; It’s Heavier On Heart

Posted: April 2nd 2009 By editor1         under: Health News     Tags: , , , , ,

According to a new study, the high fat, low carbohydrate Atkins diet is heart burdening during the maintenance phase. The maintenance phase comes after required weight loss achievement.
This recent study was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the time span was January 2006 to December 2006.

Involving 18 healthy people with an average body mass index; BMI, the study was aimed to know the changes in cholesterol levels and cardiac conditions.

The BMI of the participants was 22.6 i.e. 18.5 to 24.9, which is thought as normal weight. To conclude the research, participants took different diets randomly ordered in 4 weeks.

The diets were given as Atkins: 50 percent fat, South Beach: 30 percent fat and Ornish: 10 percent fat. At the beginning of the research and at the end of each 4 week diet, participants were examined for cholesterol levels and other cardiac risk factors.

Amazing Benefits Of Hoodia

Hoodia, the most effective weight loosing agent based on natural grounds is a synonym for weight loss. Those who are in to weight loss programs and keep on searching for the most efficient weight loss agents know Hoodia. While it must be new for those who have never tried to shift themselves on a diet plan or weight shedding plans. Talking about Hoodia products, Hoodia Gordonii Plus and Pure Hoodia Gordonii are remarkably effectual.

It has been claimed several times that both Hoodia Gordonii Plus and Pure Hoodia Gordonii are embodiments of magical treatment results regarding obesity. Based on the African plan, they are natural products which have least side effects. Otherwise if a person opts for steroids or crash diet plans, he can counter many defects and deficiencies.

Hoodia Gordonii Plus helps suppress untimely hunger and popping desire to eat something time and again. Known as P57, the appetite suppressing qualities have been taken benefit for thousands of years by African Bushmen.

Weight loss: Diet doesn’t matter a lot

Posted: March 5th 2009 By editor1         under: Health News     Tags: , , , , , , ,

A new study says that no matter whether you are on low fat or low carb diet, they don’t seem to have any effect on weight loss if you don’t burn as much calories as you consume. The study has been published in the Journal Medicinewith

These new findings remind us of the Age of Enlightenment and the law of conversation of energy the concept that has lost now in this fad-diet world.

According to which all diets have not been created as equal. Frank Sacks, who is a professor at Harvard School of Public Health, led that study and he says: “We have found in this study that diets are not simply about losing weight.”

Figure Out Your Perfect Figure

Posted: March 2nd 2009 By editor1         under: Addiction, Alcohol, Drugs     Tags: , , , ,

Many drugs claim to be the no.1 weight losing agents, but only the drug that can help you achieve your goals can be regarded thus. Amongst the most acclaimed weight losing drugs are Thermophedra with Ephedra and Ultimate Burn.

With 25mg of ephedra and 200mg of caffeine, Thermophedra with Ephedra is said to be the most effective weight losing agents amongst the newly formed. Its ingredients are very efficient in dieting plans. It is claimed as the only drug to handle all the basic obesity creating aspects, without side effects.

There are no worries of losing muscles gained through a lot of hard work. The powerful fat burning formula with 25mg of Ephedra extract, the drug starts working with just from the first pill. Through its thermogenic effects, it amazingly heightens body metabolism. The drug is based on all natural ingredients.

Smoking may cause excess pounds in old age

Posted: January 23rd 2009 By editor1         under: Health News, Smoking     Tags: , ,

A Finnish study has cast doubts on this well-known assumption that the unhealthy habit of smoking helps keep smokers thin.

The study finds that those teens, who smoke heavily, have higher chances of getting excess pounds in their old age.

“There is no direct evidence which proves smoking can cause obesity, however, people must consider this risk for their unhealthy smoking habits,” says Dr. Suoma Saarni, the lead author of the study.

However, different American experts are doubtful about these findings which are expected in the Journal of Public Health, February issue.

Smoking has been associated with thinness, not with obesity for a quite long time.  Saarni also pointed out that people when stop smoking, they often have to suffer from increased weight. There are some studies which reveal that many adult women and teens use smoking as a remedy for weight loss.

Some proven benefits of Herbalife Products

When it comes to 100% natural herbal products, Herbalife is a name that you can trust! Herbalife is considered one of the biggest natural weight loss product companies in the world. Herbalife’s different products for losing weight have been found quite effective, safe and helpful to shed excessive lard quickly. According to an estimate, more than 40m people have been making the most of their products worldwide. The products they formulate are consisted of really 100% natural ingredients and this is the biggest factor behind their awesome journey to success.

Herbalife products can prove quite helpful for almost each and every person in the world. It is not so that their products can only be used for weight loss, as you can use their 100% natural products to maintain and even gain weight.  Herbalife products can be quite effective for patients with diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, allergies, joint pain and urinary tract infections. Similarly, Herbalife products have proven track record lower cholesterol and eliminating pain, muscle spasms and stress. Herbalife products also help to boost energy levels, to strengthen bones, to build muscles and to improve digestive health.

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