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Most Women Love Natural Lifestyles?

adminchari — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:15:18 +0000

A lot of us wonder why there are more women shopping in any given natural foods store at a certain moment than there are men. Some questions that are asked are whether or not this is due to the shop being a natural foods store or whether it is an indication that women are still doing the majority of the grocery shopping. While both positions can certainly be argued, most women will tell you that not only do they do more of the grocery shopping, but also that they are much more concerned about healthy lifestyles than the men they know are. In the 1980s, having a healthy lifestyle meant doing aerobics; in the 21st century it means doing yoga and eating organic foods.

Women are so concerned with this type of a healthy lifestyle because they read much more about health and fitness than men do. Of course, these are generalizations and there are plenty of exceptions to the rules, but in general, as can be predicted by counting the number of women’s health and fitness magazines and the corresponding number of men’s health and fitness magazines, more women are reading about this topic than men are. Of course, in today’s day and age, just as many people are reading online as are reading in magazines (perhaps even more) but many websites for health and fitness are more geared toward female readers.

It seems that more women than men are concerned about this fact and looking to find ways to fight it. Of course, eating organic foods is not the only answer, other lifestyle factors have to be addressed too, namely exercise and one’s general activity level (i.e. do you spend your evenings in front of the television or in the garden?). All of these factors have women hopping to attention and trying to find solutions through organic food stores, yoga and maybe even a little meditation.

How to do Standing Meditation

adminchari — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:04:45 +0000

Standing comfortably with your spine straight and feet about shoulder distance apart, open your left hand and place the thumb on your belly button so the palm of your hand is against your lower abdomen. Now place your open right hand over your left, also palm open and over the back of your left hand. Breathe in slowly and feel this part of your lower abdomen expand, which will naturally push your hands outward with your belly. Hold the breath for four seconds and then exhale slowly and feel your lower abdomen contracting inward as the air is released. Thoughts are recognized without judgment and concentration is brought back to breath.

This is a great exercise to practice proper breathing. All too many of us take short and improper breaths. This is a simple way to concentrate and regain the proper breathing techniques we had naturally as an infant.

all skin types facial recipes

adminchari — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:19:52 +0000

A good time to schedule a facial is when you’re experiencing temporary skin conditions, such as congestion or breakout. In fact, it’s great to schedule facials every month for your skin, regardless of its condition a facial cleans, exfoliates and nourishes the skin to promote clear, well-hydrated skin. A facial is the second most popular spa service after massage. Ideally, get a facial every four to six weeks because that’s how long it takes the skin to regenerate. Try to have a facial at least four times a year, as the season changes. Well, here are some common for all skin types facial recipes:

Honey Facial – 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg yoke, 1 teaspoon olive oil – Beat the egg yoke with a fork, add the oil and blend well. Add the honey using a spoon that you have rinsed with hot water and blend well again. Smear it all over your face with your fingers, except do not cover your eyes. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes, then rinse it off.

Cucumber Facial – 1 cucumber, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon witch hazel, 1 egg white, beaten to be fluffy – Peel the cucumber and run it through a blender or a food processor. Pour the cucumber pulp into a colander or strainer and force it through, catching the liquid that comes out in a bowl underneath. Combine the cucumber liquid with the lemon juice and the witch hazel. Stir it and add the beaten egg white gently. Put it on your face and leave it on for 15 to 25 minutes, then rinse off.

To follow a facial routine you have to understand your skin type before you proceed. Facial skin can be broadly classified into five types and it is mandatory to follow a routine for the facial skin according to the skin type. The five skin types are dry skin, normal skin, oily skin, sensitive skin and combination skin. Categorize your skin type and then select a facial care routine for yourself. For beginners it is highly essential to take some professional help on choosing the type of facial treatment that will suit you and your skin

What is Spinal Manipulative Therapy?

adminchari — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:56:14 +0000

Essentially, spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain, relieve tension, improve the mobility of joints and, in the case of the oriental therapies, to “unblock energy channels.” The idea behind spinal manipulation is that when the vertebrae are subluxated (misaligned), the resulting pressure on nerves can have negative effects on organ system function and general health, in addition to impeding proper joint motion.

A common practice among the spinal manipulative therapies is that the therapist will generally work on patients while they are lying on a special treatment couch adjusted to the height of the practitioner. The therapies vary from light touching to fairly vigorous manipulation.

The cost of treatment across the various disciplines varies a great deal according to the practitioner’s level of qualification, the area of competence, and other factors.

improve your sleeping habits

adminchari — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:11:00 +0000

If you have trouble sleeping or having problems going back to sleep, follow these tips to help improve your sleeping habits.

Keep a regular schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This will program your body to expect sleep at the same time each day.
Avoid eating heavy meals just before sleeping. This may cause indigestion and may disrupt your normal sleeping pattern. Also, drinking too much fluid before bedtime can cause you to go to the bathroom during the night.
Get out of bed if unable to sleep. Worrying about falling asleep actually keeps many people awake. Get up and go to another room and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy.
Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable. Your room is a place to sleep and rest. Make sure it is well-ventilated and free from noise. Invest in good quality bed, pillows and linens so will be very comfortable.

Aromatherapy for Relaxation

adminchari — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:47:00 +0000

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils (concentrated fragrant plant extracts) to help you relax and relieve your various symptoms. Essential oils enter your body through inhalation and absorption. They can be used in various ways.

Inhalation, directly or through steam
Diffusers and vaporizers, using electrical gadgets, burners that use candles, or ceramic rings warmed by a light bulb
Massage, the most common and effective
Bath scented with chosen oils. Footbaths are helpful for chilblains, blisters caused by exposure to cold and humidity.
Compresses, which relieve bruising, skin conditions, and muscle and period pains
Only a few oils can be applied directly to the skin. Other oils can cause irritation
Never take aromatherapy oils internally. They are extremely potent and can be poisonous.

When you’re feeling down: 10 questions to lift your spirits

adminchari — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:35:00 +0000

1. What are the chances that next year at this time, I’ll feel no better?
2. What would I tell my child or my bestfriend if she were in my shoes?
3. What difficulty did I live through in my childhood that makes me think this problem is insurmountable?
4. Does this current challenge reveal a core weakness in me, my relationships, or my work that I am better of knowing about today than I would be five years from now?
5. When I overcome this problem, in what ways will I be stronger?
6. If I lose everything that’s at stake at this moment, what do I still have of value in my life?
7. Who are the people I love most? How much time would I dwell on my current losses if I got the news that just one of them was very ill?
8. What do I already have in my autobiographical “bank” – such as children I’ve raised, people I’ve helped, animals I’ve sheltered, or career goals I’ve reached – that can never taken away from me?
9. If I were writing a short story or a screen play about my life, how would I have the main character (me) turn this problem into an advantage?
10. Has this struggle thought me that someone in my life is a true friend?

Another reason to Hug your Hubby…

adminchari — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:08:00 +0000

Research shows that woman in happy marriage weather job stress far better than those who face strains at the office and at home. Over three years, wives who described their marriages as harmonious experienced a drop in systolic blood pressure, while those stressed both fronts saw their pressure go up. To reduce blood pressure and emotional pressure try to exercise, meditation or yoga at least three to four times a week for 20 minutes.