Binge-eating followed by purging with self-induced vomiting and the compulsive use of laxatives, are warning signs of this condition. Its causes include low body image and a feeling of not being in control. It is often associated with anorexia. Supta Baddhakonasana (Reclining fixed angle pose) The pose also improves blood circulation in theabdomen, massaging and toning … [Read more...]
Why are mushrooms so important for our health and our environment?
Did you know that fungi absorb and eat pollutants in the environment? Studies have shown that mushrooms will eat petroleum and other toxins in the environment. The EPA is even looking into using mushrooms to help clean up oil spills. So how can this translate to the human body? Mushrooms act in their native environment as a method of purification. They grow from a … [Read more...]
Prevent Osteoporosis – And Injury – With These Top Exercise Tips
It happens far too often: You go to the gym with a big fitness goal in mind, then suffer a painful injury that keeps you from exercising for weeks or longer. Injuries are common in everyone, from beginners to champions, but there are a few simple tricks for keeping damage at bay and protecting your bone health as you go. What are some quick tips to prevent injury while working … [Read more...]
Phakic Intraocular Lenses vs. Laser Surgery for Myopia
Phakic intraocular lenses (PIOL) are lenses used to correct nearsightedness or myopia, the most common refractive error of the eye. These thin lenses are implanted permanently into the eye to help reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. The lens is made of plastic or silicone that is implanted into the eye permanently to reduce a person's need for glasses or … [Read more...]
Mental Health Awareness Week: Changes in Public Perception & Support
Shortly after my 21st Birthday I suddenly found that I was unable to speak. I was standing in the middle of an optician when I realized that I could not form a sentence to the service adviser talking to me. It was one of the most frightening and bewildering experiences of my life that lasted for over a year when my brain decided to shut down and close off all its ability to … [Read more...]
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