Addiction is a serious condition and can happen to anyone. But it’s important to remember there is always hope, and recovery is never out of reach. While we applaud those who admit their addiction and move towards recovery, addiction is still, unfortunately, a taboo subject. First, Let’s Define Addiction The first step to addiction recovery is[…]
Trauma is ubiquitous in our society; therefore, it is important to explore how individuals cultivate healing after traumatic experiences. Yoga may be one avenue to cultivate healing. Qualitative methods were employed to study the role yoga practice played in the healing process of those who experienced interpersonal trauma. Eleven interpersonal trauma survivors who practiced yoga[…]
Derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” meaning yoke or union, yoga is an ancient practice that brings together mind and body. It incorporates breathing exercises, meditation and poses designed to encourage relaxation and reduce stress. Practicing yoga is said to come with many benefits for both mental and physical health. Yoga is a form of[…]
As the world gets hotter and more crowded, our engines continue to pump out dirty emissions, and half the world has no access to clean fuels or technologies (e.g. stoves, lamps), the very air we breathe is growing dangerously polluted: nine out of ten people now breathe polluted air, which kills 7 million people every year.[…]
Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormoneour bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin thathas long been known to help the body absorbAnd retain calcium and phosphorus; both arecritical for building bone. Also, laboratory studiesshow that vitamin D can reduce cancer cell growth,help control infections and reduce inflammation.Many of the body’s[…]
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). These feelings of anxiety and[…]
It might seem like a modern trend, but yoga actually began more than 3,000 years ago in India. The word yoga is a Sanskrit word. It means to “yoke,” or unite, the mind, body, and spirit. Yoga includes physical postures, but it’s also about life balance, training your mind, body, and breath — as well as[…]
“Do not put the noose of your black swirls, your black hairs are like a shadow in my life.” You must be familiar with songs like these where hair plays an important role to describe someone’s beauty and hence also proves hair is such a crucial part of one’s body. But, on the other hand,[…]
The Winter season is about to come. winters is a season of warm food. Our food preference changes in seasons. Our metabolism and our body also change. So, it becomes very important to change our food as well according to the season. Don’t worry, we are here to help you out. We are here with[…]
We all lead busy lifestyles and hectic schedules and are often running around trying to balance our family life, career, professional growth, and deadlines. We often neglect our mental health and the importance of having a relaxed and peaceful mind. This article, yoga to increase concentration can certainly help you! Given that we are always[…]