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- ***Baby Clothes May Contribute to Your Baby’s Breathing Problems--Now and in the Future! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from nancy ziI am frequently asked, “If humans are born to breathe correctly and effectively, why do so many of us become shallow breathers?” I can think of scores of reasons. But one blares alarmingly into my mind: Parents may be causing their babies to alter their natural inborn breathing ability without ...
Views: 2002 - Adrenal Fatigue 21st Century Disease - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Holly MullinThe adrenal glands are 2 round glands which sit above the kidneys, located just under the bottom of the ribs, about 3-4 inches apart. These small but perfectly formed glands play the most important role in our relationship to, our experience of and our coping mechanisms when it comes to ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Yoga Essence and Horrible Mistakes of Most Modern Yoga Gurus - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovYou probably have heard about ideas to breathe more and expel more CO2. Such ideas are promoted by many people, including current day yoga teachers who suggest ideas that are completely different from the original yoga used for centuries and even from yoga that had been used some fifty-seventy ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - Asthma Natural Treatment - Lifestyle & Home Remedies to Prevent Asthma - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanAsthma is a clinical syndrome characterised by wheezing and paroxysmal dysponea due to increased resistance to the flow of air through the narrowed bronchi. Narrowing of bronchi is due to the spasm of the bronchial smooth muscles, oedema of the bronchial mucosa, infiltration and blockage by ...
Views: 1973 - Damage Done Over Years Of Long Term Smoking - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThanks to advertising and information campaigns, everyone is now aware of the state of your lungs after quitting smoking, and by association, your whole body. It does this to a greater extent, and more rapidly, the longer you’ve been smoking and the more you smoked. If you have been a smoker ...
Views: 1970(3 votes) - Introduction to Qigong Breathing - Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn part one we talked about the body mechanics involved in breathing. In this article we will talk about a subtler energetic aspect of qigong breathing. This is the part of your practice that makes qigong different from other physical exercises. Mindfulness. There is a saying in Chinese, "Yo yi ...
Views: 1969(2 votes) - The Benefits of taking a residential Yoga Teacher Training Programme - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2014 from Sonja AppelWhen we decide to take the right path in becoming a yoga teacher and willingly embark on a life-changing journey, we obviously wonder which kind of training to choose. Picking a teacher training is a very tough choice and it is important that you make the most of your experience. Whichever ...
Views: 1968 - 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Relationship With Your Body - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Linda RadfordImprove your state of health by improving your relationship with your body. Relationships are improved by communication. Your body is no different, tune in and sense what’s going on with it, and support your body by doing these 7 simple yet important activities daily: 1. Breathe—take time to ...
Views: 1965 - End the Battle with Chronic Sinusitis - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre you suffering from persistent and long-lasting sinusitis symptoms? Your nose keeps running and running relentlessly? Is your throat perpetually sore? If you are experiencing these sinus and nasal discomforts for a long time now, it is time to wage a battle with chronic sinusitis. What is ...
Views: 1962 - ***21 Breathwork Tips and Techniques for Preventing Burnout - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Dan BruléI'd like to share with you some of the points that we cover in the Stress and Breathing, Burnout and Breathwork Seminars. This is a body-mind-breath approach to preventing burnout and for recovering from it. In the Chinese tradition we would say that we "regulate body, regulate mind, and ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - ***Breathing for the Pleasure of it! Practicing the skill of happiness - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Dan BruléAt the seminars recently, we have been focusing on breathing and pleasure. We are using breathwork to enhance our enjoyment of life and the world, and to increase our happiness, and our love and acceptance of ourselves and each other. A perfect style of Breathwork for supporting this is ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - ***How To Improve Your Breathing Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Robin KBreathing has indeed become a fashionable word these days. You hear it over the airwaves and read it in all sorts of publications. “Take a deep breath” is the most frequently given advice handed out by people of all levels of society–parents, teachers, doctors, therapists, ...
Views: 1939 - Rejuvenate Yourself With Breathwork - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Sukie BaxterBreath is what is called a primary pattern, meaning it's one of the first things a child does when he or she is born. Your whole body responds to the air that you bring in through your lungs, not just your chest, and oxygen is the most vital nutrient your body requires. While you can live ...
Views: 1924(5 votes) - Taking a Breather - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Lisa PetersenOne of the things that give me most joy as a yoga teacher is asking a group of students to simply stand, and connect with their breath. No matter what kind of a day they’ve had, a moment of magic happens when they feel the support of the ground under them, and their breath moving through them. ...
Views: 1914(6 votes) - Hum Away Your Stress! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTDid you know that the simple act of humming has many health benefits? Did you know that according to recent reports, up to 14% of Americans suffer from painful sinus conditions which can be helped by humming? Did you know that humming spikes the nitric oxide in your nose and nasal cavities and ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - The Power of Breath - Use Breath Work to Enhance Well-Being of Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordTake a deep breath. We offer this advice when someone is overly excited or anxious. We recognize breath as a way to calm mind and emotions. Breath is a powerful tool to promote well-being. It is literally right under our nose. Yet we don’t pay much attention to the breath. Using ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - The Truth About Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dennis LewisIn general, the human organism was not designed to breathe deeply at all times and in all situations. The depth of our breath, whether it is shallow, medium, or deep depends in large part on what it is we are doing. If we are sitting quietly reading, for example, we do not need to be breathing ...
Views: 1895 - 3 Essential Breathing and Body Oxygen Checks Each Individual Should Do - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovBy Dr. Artour Rakhimov (www.NormalBreathing.com) Normal oxygen delivery to cells is crucial for good health. Furthermore, oxygen level in body cells is always low for virtually all chronic diseases. With progression of diseases, many people require oxygen supplementation. Hence, it is ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - VITAL FORCE CONSCIOUSNESS LIBERATED FROM FORCE OF GRAVITY - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOne must never look upon discussions of Sidhis/Divine Powers like flying in the air as mentioned in Yoga Science as fictitious stories. In the human body reside all seeds of the basis of material means. By activating these energy seeds the bodily units are made so feather weight so that the body ...
Views: 1873 - The Invitation To Know Thyself - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Rhonda HamiltonMany times I make suggestions that I believe lead to life success. One very important success-tion is to KNOW THYSELF as was quoted by Socrates. And Benjamin Franklin said something similar when he said, "Observe all men; thy self most." Before we can move forward - move beyond our own ...
Views: 1866 - 7 Ways to Eliminate Tension and Stress Simply by Breathing - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardSomething you can do anytime or anywhere to eliminate tension and stress. It's as easy as taking a deep breath. The easy act of taking a couple of purposeful and slow breaths can do you a world of good. Besides the obvious filling of your body with more oxygen and relieving tension; there are ...
Views: 1865 - Easy Steps in Doing Nasal Irrigation - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsYour nose definitely has functions that cannot be disrupted. It filters the air and keeps it moist, and plays an important role in your overall well-being and health. It is, thus, very important that the health of the nose, especially its inner structures, are well-preserved. When your nose ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - Breathe to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Aaron HoopesMost of us understand that a healthy diet and exercise are vitally important to effective weight loss. As trainers this is something we preach to our clients daily. However, it is possible that despite the best efforts in dieting and exercise, high levels of stress may be preventing weight loss. ...
Views: 1854(6 votes) - Breathe to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Aaron HoopesMost of us understand that a healthy diet and exercise are vitally important to effective weight loss. As trainers this is something we preach to our clients daily. However, it is possible that despite the best efforts in dieting and exercise, high levels of stress may be preventing weight loss. ...
Views: 1854(6 votes) - Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Clinical Trial Reveals Impressive Victory due to Respiration Retraining Oxygenation Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovMany people know that metastasized breast cancers can be often deadly. Up to 20-25% of women expire during following 5 years as a consequence of spread of cancerous cells to additional parts of the human body. All over the world hundreds of teams of doctors looks into solutions to improve the ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - ***A New Spiritual Breathing Exercise! - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Dan BruléI’d like to share with you a spiritual breathing exercise, a form of Spiritual Breathing that Breathworkers around the world have been practicing lately. There is no name for it yet, but maybe with practice, you will be inspired to give us one! Visualize this. With the inhale we invite life ...
Views: 1849 - Get Asthma Relief Naturally - Asthma Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWHAT IS ASTHMA Asthma is a long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. Asthma is caused by combination of genetic and environmental factors. It is a condition in which spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing occurs. It occurs due to allergic ...
Views: 1847 - Chest Congestion Remedies - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from adair flemingChest congestion remedies are both type medically as well as from eating natural foods and yellow vegetables.in this type of diseases it is very important to chose which type of Chest congestion remedies because some patient are allergic form medicine they did not accept that treatment in that ...
Views: 1844 - Are You Too Stressed? Try an Ancient Method to Relax and Revitalize! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn as few as five minutes you can reduce your stress with an ancient method of relaxation called qigong (pronounced chee gong). Qigong has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Early practitioners found it to be useful for many different health problems. They also used it to increase ...
Views: 1832(2 votes) - ***Uses and Applications of Breathwork - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Dan BruléBreathwork (breath and breathing exercises and techniques) can unleash powerful forces and healing energies within the mind and body. It can accelerate growth and healing on many levels: physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and behavioral. Medical experts agree that breath awareness ...
Views: 1830 - Sinus Tachycardia: Clearing up the Mucus and the Confusion - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsWhat’s in a Name? For a lot of people, the word “sinus” brings to mind the air-filled cavities found in the skull. Humans have eight of them located behind the eyes, cheeks and forehead. When one or more of these sinuses become inflamed, a condition called sinusitis results. Among the ...
Views: 1819 - COPD Pilot Program Encouraging Adherence to Medication - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Brittany TrillardA chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pilot program conducted over a period of six months has shown patients can be motivated to adhere to medical prescriptions for treatment of asthma and other chronic respiratory ailments. Canada pharmacies believe this to be a useful tool capable of ...
Views: 1814 - YOGA: EXPERIENCING THE SUBTLE BODY VIA PRANAYAMA (Part 1) - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWhile throwing light on the importance of Pranayama (Yogic breathing exercise) Swami Vivekananda told a story. Once, a King angry with his minister imprisoned him in a fort. The minister by any means wanted to escape from this fort and told his wife about the same. The fort was guarded heavily ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Flow Art helping people old and young mentally and physically healthy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from Winnie KhoEver wonder about the world of flow arts? There are so many beauties and wonders to behold in such a place full of magic, martial arts, performance art , visual art, and object manipulation. The props and tools used to create this beauty are more than tools, they are instruments that play the ...
Views: 1804 - How An Oxygen Concentrator Can Eliminate COPD Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Scott RidlAn oxygen concentrator can eliminate COPD symptoms. For those seriously contemplating investing in an oxygen concentrator, the chances are high that you’ve been prompted to make this decision due to a long-term battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. COPD is a dual-disorder ...
Views: 1797 - What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Sinus Headaches - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinI read a joke once about a husband’s preemptive strike in the bedroom. He walks in holding two aspirin and a glass of water. When his wife asks what it’s for he says it’s for her headache. She replies “But I don’t have a headache.” “Gotcha!” Headaches are no fun, so we might as well get ...
Views: 1796 - Reduce your Stress with Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerWake Up or Calm Down in 5 Deep Breaths If you’ve never taken a yoga class or had any instruction on deep breathing, this article will introduce you to a simple exercise that can be done anywhere. Sometimes we feel lethargic and lack enthusiasm for moving throughout the day. The answer? 5 ...
Views: 1788 - Anxiety relief is a breath away - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Tammy Lawrence-CymbalistyIt isn’t difficult to think about the last time you felt stressed or worried; not in today’s society. With memories of the war in Iraq, viruses overtaking our hospitals and terrorism in all forms a constant threat, individuals are experiencing anxiety more and more. The heart pounds heavily in ...
Views: 1787(4 votes) - Better Health Beyond A Reasonable Doubt [Part 2] - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxLast week I discussed healing on the metaphysical level with the mind. Today I am going to discuss how one can reinforce self-healing with the alternative healing techniques that I have worked with for 20 years. LIFESTYLE Lifestyle includes supplementing with vitamins, having a healthy diet ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - How to Cope With an Asthma Attack - sufferer - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Maggie DavidAs anyone with asthma will know, worrying about suffering an asthma attack (medically known as an “acute exacerbation” of asthma) is something that prevails throughout life and can sometime limit what a person does. For example I know one person who will get an asthma attack if they go anywhere ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - Important Points to Consider When Outsourcing Medical Record Review Tasks - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Steve RyderHow can you be sure that you are entrusting your valuable data to a trustworthy company? How do you stay assured that the medical record review company you have signed a contract with will safeguard your information? Medical record review is a time and labor intensive process that demands ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Oxygen Concentrators – A Vital Tool for Oxygen Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Scott RidlPeople who suffer from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) often experience a narrowing of air passageways, making it hard to breathe. Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD, and it gets progressively worse as time goes on. While it has some similar symptoms as asthma, symptoms don't ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Why Putting your Feelings Into Words..... - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy Putting Your Feelings Into Words Empowers you • 1. “Pop, I have to stand up in front of 25 clients & convince them our new system is the solution. I have done my homework, but am scared I might blow it.” • 2. “Right. You think Positive affirmations are “Hot Air”. Do you feel that icy ...
Views: 1760 - Flu and Pregnancy-Dangers of Flu during Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Tedi KusmayadiWhat acauses of flu infection in pregnancy? Women who are pregnant in secondly and third trimesters if carrying Influenza have a high risk of suffering a fatal condition. This risk is because of the pregnant women occurred much physiological and hormonal changes. In addition to the immune ...
Views: 1754 - Asthma and the Chiropractor - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321 is a chiropractor in South Tampa. In today's article he discusses Asthma. People who suffer from asthma can get relief from chiropractic care. Many chiropractors consider their role in caring for patients with asthma, especially those subject to severe attacks, ...
Views: 1749(4 votes) - DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO MEDITATION - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaMeditation isn’t necessarily measured breathing techniques, mantras and new-age music. It is possible to meditate in any number of positions - lying, sitting, standing - and it is possible to meditate while indulging in other activities. Meditation is a state where your mind is uncluttered ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - New Sinus Medication That Really Works - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsAre you tired of sinus treatment products that barely give you the results you want? Do you play hit or miss when finding the right medicine for sinusitis? Think about it. How much time and money have you spent searching for the best sinus medication all these years? For many of us, too ...
Views: 1747 - The Joy of Teaching Children to Take a Calm Breath - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Rosalind L. Heiko, Ph.D.One of the delights of Clinical Hypnosis work is introducing a simple breathing technique to children – and adults – adapted from Joyce C. Mill’s work, which she calls “The Magic Happy Breath”. In these days of color codes for security, not just for ozone levels, rising stress levels, etc., ...
Views: 1734 - How to Relieve Constipation Fast! Home Remedies and Breathing Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWhat Is Constipation? If you’re among the 14% percent of American adults who suffer from regular constipation, knowing how to relieve constipation fast will come as some valuable information. Thankfully, home remedies for constipation are abundant and effective and typically relieve symptoms ...
Views: 1730 - The Forgotten Mind - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThere I was, at 7:20 am on a Sunday, trying desperately to not add more fear and anxiety to my frightening physical symptoms. My fight or flight response was well on its way to completely consuming me and there was no way out. I was trapped. I tried to do some deep breathing like I was told, but ...
Views: 1726 - What's the Difference Between Hypnosis and Meditation? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Philip FarberI'm often asked if there's a difference between self-hypnosis and meditation. It's a simple question on the surface, but there are so many different forms and techniques in both categories that it's tough to make more than a general comparison. Nonetheless, while the boundary between self- ...
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