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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Nataraja-asana

Vajra-asana


Tadasana helps in increasing height

Iyengar yoga for peace of mind

Hala-asana




Tada-asana




B.K.S. Iyengar




Yoga, pranayam are all old techniques which were there but people have recognized its significance now only. In today's world of stress yoga, pranayam have a very important role. Both help to improve concentration. Regular practice of asana and pranayama makes one calm & quiet. This is especially useful for executives, working ladies & students. This is a great stress buster.
One should give time from his busy schedule for yoga, pranayam , meditation. Sahaja yoga, Sivananda yoga have proven to be very effective. Asana and pranayama are to be practiced in a particular sequence. Postures should not be done swiftly. These should be done in a systematic & rhythmic manner to avoid problems.
. Tada-asana helps in improving height



B.K.S. Iyengar


He is the " Guru" & started his own "Iyengar Yoga". he is having his own institute & thousands of students.



Pranayama



Pranayama means breath control.


This is very beneficial for various body systems.
1. Respiratory
2. Circulatory

Yogasana For Better Sex Life

Asana means posture. Yoga improves flexibility of body & helps in weight loss. This helps in reducing waistline & reducing fat. This improves sex life


Padmasana





Valakhilasana

Yogasana for peace of mind

Valakhilasana

Friday, March 13, 2009

Obesity & cancer

Obesity increases the risk of following cancers



1. Gall bladder cancer

2. Pancreas cancer

3. Hodgkin lymphoma

4. Multiple myeloma

5. Prostate cancer

6. Thyroid cancer

7. Ovary cancer

8. Cervix cancer

Obesity

Obesity increases the risk of following cancers



1. Gall bladder

2. Pancreas

3. Hodgkin lymphoma

4. Multiple myeloma

5. Prostate cancer

6. Thyroid

7. Ovary

8. Cervix

Some foods containing antioxidants that can cut cancer risk.

1. Grapes

2. Tomatoes contain lycopene which reduces cancer risk.

3. Green leafy vegetables- Spinach, fenugreek, etc.

4. Fruits like mangoes, pomegranate


Obesity raises the risk of

1. Diabetes

2. Hypertension

3. Gall bladder stones ( cholelithiasis)

4. Sexual dysfunction ( erectile dysfunction )