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Yoga is not only for supermodels, actors, pop stars and athletes.Yoga is meant for everyone of us.There is no constraints of sex, age or health to do yoga. The following are the reasons why we should do Yoga and make it a part of our daily life: Yoga gives instant benefits like instant relief from stress and tension. Yoga replenishes energy and Rejuvenates our body and mind. Yoga fills us with positiveness and creativity. Yoga is the easiest way to lose weight, stay fit and healthy with a flexible body.  Yoga is safe for the body since it does not put our body to too much strain like other forms of exercises. You do not need any equipment to practice Yoga, the only thing you require to do Yoga is You. Yoga tones and strengthens the respiratory system, thus helping to breathe with ease, increases the vital capacity and increases the amount of oxygen  taken in, which is directly proportional to well being. Yoga improves the efficiency of various physiological processes in o

In today's hectic life, taking out one hour from daily routine is difficult and daunting to many. In fact, it is not that difficult as you think.All you need is a bit of motivation and will. Motivation should come from within. If we cannot devote an hour of the day for taking care of ourselves, what is the point in living? We should live with our whole heart, enjoying life, and taking care of our body and mind. What else in the world brings you so much joy and well being for both the mind and body, than an hour of yoga? So lets take out sometime from our busy lives and pamper our self with the best form of rejuvenation, that is Yoga. Here I have listed out for you,7 important Asanas that you have to do everyday for maintaining health. I can assure you, from my own experience, that these postures can work wonders for you in maintaining health, improving the flexibility of body, and improves concentration of the mind. 1.Mandookasana 2.Sashankasana 3.Bhujangasana 4.Shalabha

Take this.This contains antioxidant.Take that.That contains antioxidant. Eat this.Eat that. All about ANTIOXIDANTS ! Well, well, well, what is the hype all about? What is actually an antioxidant? An antioxidant is defined as a molecule that inhibits oxidation of other molecules.Fresh fruits and vegetables have plenty of antioxidants that protect our body from heart diseases and cancers and also help in repairing damaged cells of our body.Antioxidants include various nutrients like beta carotene,Vitamin C, Vitamin E,Lutein, Lycopene and Selenium.They neutralize free radicals. How do antioxidants work? Just like a piece of cut apple turns brown due to oxidation when kept in room temperature, antioxidants act against free radicals in our body.If we apply some orange juice ( rich in antioxidants ) on the cut area of the apple, it prevents the apple from browning.This is actually what goes on in our body also. Free radicals are like the small cracks and potholes on a road.The antioxid

Here I am discussing simple ways to tackle neck pain that arises due to over- straining the neck. These days neck pain due to strain is considered to be more of a lifestyle disorder. Neck pain due to straining usually occurs due to nerve compression or muscular tightness resulting from repetitive occupational motion, incorrect posture, sitting for long hours in front of the computer, low desk height, etc. Most often this pain is not only confined to the neck but to the shoulders and arms also. The following are the simple ways to tackle neck pain due to straining. Rest. Give your neck enough rest by taking a short while to lie down or walk between work. Say no to pillows. Pillows should not be used while sleeping even if it is a modern ''medicated neck pillow'' available in the market these days. Change the chair .A chair which has a low back and no armrests can not only strain your neck but also your upper back. You must use a chair with a high back and good a

E xcerpts from an interview with Dr.Devi Shetty,a well known (Heart Specialist) from India. Q: How should we take care of our heart? Ans:1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil 2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime 3. Quit smoking 4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar Q: Is eating non-veg food like fish good for the heart? Ans: No Q: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it beforehand? Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups. Q: Are heart diseases hereditary? Ans: Yes Q: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?   Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do workout and eat healthy. Q: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive ex