"When you breathe, you inspire. When you do not breathe, you expire." Quote from an 11-year-old's science exam John Grinder, co-creator of NLP talks about the link between respiration, physiology, internal state, and high performance. He calls this the chain of excellence. I recently read a book by Osho, the wonderfully non-PC mystic and guru. In the book, Osho instructed the reader to pay attention to their breathing rate when they were sad and notice the timing of the in-breath and out-breath. He explained that the next time they were happy, they could re-induce the sad state by merely repeating the breathing pattern. Fortunately, he added, it works the other way round too! Follow some or all of these exercises;…
You have tried all the quit smoking techniques. You failed to achieve the objective. A sense of helplessness and frustration has enveloped you, within. But, now someone tells you about the quit smoking techniques you haven't tried before. You are once again interested in the subject of quitting smoking. You have heard enough of cock-and-bull stories. Now, you wish to experience reality. Reach the state, to live in a smoke-free atmosphere forever. How can you achieve it? I wish to tell you the truth at this point in time. Your focused mind and your solid determination can do it for you. You have to build yourself, and if you break in between, you alone are responsible. Let this be perfectly…
The majority of people that try various diets and exercise to lose weight fail. Why? Because they are missing out on the most important reason that they can't lose weight or how to prevent the diet yoyo. The standard line you get is that you need to diet and exercise to get results, and for some people, especially the younger generation, this works. But for a huge number of the population, this is just not going to work, try as they may. The missing factor in a successful weight loss program is the cleansing of your colon. If you are not familiar with colon cleansing then this may sound like an odd statement to make. But, consider this; a backed-up…
In this competitive world, our fitness levels are constantly increasing. And with that is the need to improve it with some exercise to keep up with the rest of the world. It is for that reason that many individuals are looking for a workout that is good for the whole body, while still being a personal workout. One type of workout is Yoga. Yoga exercises are not only good for fitness. They are good for your health in general. Yoga also is a great way to relax. The benefits of Yoga are endless, and they all have to do with health and well-being. Different people require different types of workout routines. For some, a great cardiovascular workout will help them…
Acne is the most common skin disorder with over 10% of people aged 25 – 44 suffering from acne at some point, and over 85% of people aged 12 – 25 experiencing acne at some time. Importantly, acne can become infected if ignored, creating scars, and pockmarks that become permanent blemishes on your face. I don't want this to happen to you, so I've detailed some excellent treatments on the website below. Acne is a disease called seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis. Acne occurs when the sebaceous glands, under your skin, become contaminated with either of the following: Dirt Dead skin Excess sebum oil Acid waste Bacteria Toxic matter Under normal circumstances, the sebaceous glands release oil that is excreted through…
Many women tend to experience heartburn symptoms when they are still carrying their babies, and this happens for several reasons. One of these is the increase of hormones in women's bodies while they are pregnant. The occurrence of this will result in softening the ligaments which function is to keep the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) firmly closed. When the LES rests at unsuitable periods, the tendency is, this will let the gastric acid and food to reflux back to the esophagus and throat. One more reason for experiencing heartburn during pregnancy is because the changes in the body and the development of the baby creates more pressure in the woman's stomach. Therefore, the stomach contents are forced right into the…
There a many vitamins and minerals that are necessary for good hair health and to prevent hair loss. These two nutrients are first on the list to add to your diet. Find out why these nutrients are so important for keeping your hair. Iodine Iodine is vital to your hair growth. Sheep farmers long ago found that vegetation-lacking iodine due to iodine-depleted soil would adversely affect the growth of wool in their sheep. Likewise, to avoid hair loss, you need iodine. Iodine is synthetically added to table salt, however, in this form, it is not assimilated well into your body and can, therefore, cause iodine overload. An excess of iodine in the body can adversely affect the thyroid. The lack…
Snoring is a sleep disorder that affects the individual most of the time. It can have serious consequences, and it is, therefore, important to diagnose this problem as soon as possible. There are various methods of treating snoring. In a severe case of snoring, the patient may be asked to change his bed style. A person suffering from severe snoring will sleep on his back. It is therefore advisable to make the bed on a higher level and provide more pillows for better support and comfort. Snoring is caused by the blockage of airways in the throat, which reduces the amount of oxygen in the body and leads to bad breathing. Apart from breathing problems, snoring also causes excessive stress…
If you have even a passing interest in the topic of acne, then you should take a look at the following information. This enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the subject of acne. 1. Avoid Scrubbing and Abrasives Scrubbing and abrasives should be avoided. Experts have said that they irritate the skin, which should be left intact as a natural barrier against the acne-causing bacteria. 2. Sun for Beautiful Skin As you may know, the sun does kill bacteria, but it doesn't mean that it won't harm the skin. Note that the sun also acts as an astringent that dries, tightens, and clogs the skin pores. Thus, you should just spend limited time under the sun. At…
Most of us have heard that too much hat-wearing or poor circulation to the scalp can cause hair loss. These causes all have been proven to be myths, and the real causes of hair loss are stress, health, and hormones. Stress can cause your hair to literally fall out. Usually, the hair loss occurs 3 months after you've gone through the stressful period. Then you will need another 3 months after you begin losing hair for your hair growth to begin again (if the stress has been diffused). Your body's built-in healing process considers your emotional problem so important, that it ignores your hair putting it into a resting phase. This resting phase is known as Telogen Effluvium. Stress can…