UV radiation is the most preventable risk factor for all types of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Unprotected UV exposure can cause sunburn, and sun damage in childhood can lead to skin cancer and early skin aging later in life, so it's important for parents to protect their children from the sun's harmful rays, Dr. Nouri MD, FAAD, chief of … [Read more...]
Benefits of Yoga For Seniors
With age, the efficiency of the body and immunity level deteriorates, bringing on the possibility of various diseases. Regular practice of yoga, such as asanas, pranayama and meditation can help to avoid various health conditions, remove the misery, and help in leading a happier and fulfilling life. Better Sleep Pattern: Older adults (60+) are often plagued with … [Read more...]
Learning the Art of Positive Thinking
Optimism, enthusiasm, and a refusal to tolerate boredom are characteristics that are often associated with young people. There is no reason why this should be the case, however, and one of the best ways to remain psychologically young is to cultivate the art of positive thinking. It is especially vital for students who are pursuing their degrees and constantly feel overwhelmed … [Read more...]
5 Yin Yoga Asanas: Finding the Stillness Within
The term "yin yoga" comes from the Taoist tradition. Yang relates to movement, often repetitive movement, creating heat in the body. Yin is about finding stillness and cooling the body. At a physical level, it is an effective way to open tight hips and hamstrings. On a mental and emotional level, the practice allows the body to drop down into the parasympathetic … [Read more...]
Yoga for Good Spinal Health
The spine consists of 26 bones, called vertebrae, which run from the "atlas" our head sits on, to our "coccyx" or tailbone. These vertebrae stack one on top of the other in the vertebral column, floating on intervertebral discs. Every other bone in our body is attached in some way to our spinal column. Further, the spine has 31 pairs of spinal nerves that exit at some point … [Read more...]
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