Archive for Category: "Health & Fitness"

Tips to Overcome Loss of Sleep Naturally: Ayurveda Guide For Insomnia

Tips to Overcome Loss of Sleep Naturally: Ayurveda Guide For Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder which is becoming common world over, and which may mainly be characterized by little or no sleep. This loss of sleep or insomnia may sometimes simply be accompanied by disturbed sleep, light sleep or simply rolling in the bed throughout the night. Some Causes of Insomnia or Loss of Sleep

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Treating Cancer with the Mind

Treating Cancer with the Mind

Your mind is an amazing tool that is capable of healing the body. A relaxed and focused mind has the power to energize the healing process and bring health to the body. This is done through a form of meditation called guided imagery, a technique used in many fields that has recently become common in

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Aloe vera – The Ayurveda Herb with Multiple Benefits

Aloe vera – The Ayurveda Herb with Multiple Benefits

The natural herb of Aloe vera has the Latin name of Aloe vera Linn. and belongs to the family Lilliaceae. This particular herb is actually a store house of multiple health giving assets and is primarily a wonderful natural digestive. Ayurveda therapeutic science recommends Aloe vera for a number of digestion maladies like acidity, excessive

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Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem Caused by a Broken System

Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem Caused by a Broken System

Whether intentional or not, the food industry has created a market for cheap, addictive, unhealthy foods contributing to Childhood Obesity. Much of the shelf space in American markets, especially small inner-city ones, is dominated by high-sugar, low nutrition foods. The demand for these unhealthy foods has pushed up the costs for healthy foods, further compounding

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Ayurveda Analysis of Immunity

Ayurveda Analysis of Immunity

According to Ayurveda text, the natural immunity of an individual may be categorized into three types depending upon the Vyadhikshamatva (resistance against disease) and Bala (strength) of an individual. The three kinds of Immunity a)Sahaja This is the constitutional immunity of an individual. This is the innate strength that is gained in the form of

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Ayurveda Herbs as Healers

Ayurveda Herbs as Healers

Ayurveda herbs have since times immemorial been used in treating and curing ailments as well as enhancing the wellbeing, vigour and vitality of an individual. In the recent years, these herbs have found a lot of acceptance worldwide. This is because they are easy to use, safe with no side effects and an ‘asset’ that

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Ayurveda Basics – Insight into Ayurveda Philosophy

Ayurveda Basics – Insight into Ayurveda Philosophy

Ayurveda, which is a holistic ancient perception passed on by learned Sages of India, have endowed our health and longevity with the virtues of Natural wellness since times immemorial. Derived from the two meaningful lexis Ayus and Veda which when combined together, (whereas Ayus means life and Veda is knowledge or science) crafts the word

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Health & Fitness Profile – Hamisi “Misi” Guilbert

Health & Fitness Profile – Hamisi “Misi” Guilbert

By: Philippe “SHOCK” Matthews   Philippe Matthews: Where were you born and raised? Misi: I was born in raised in California. I am originally from the bay area. Philippe Matthews: You are a military wife, and your husband was gone for two years, is that when you got started lifting weights and decided to compete?

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Carla Dunlap | The Model of Fitness

Carla Dunlap | The Model of Fitness

By: Philippe SHOCK Matthews For more than forty years, Carla Dunlap-Kaan, PFS has empowered women and men to reach their true potential in the field of fitness.  Carla is certified in personal training by the Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research, a certified nutrition counselor and a certified Classical Pilates Instructor. Her most recent certification is

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Olympian Fitness Featuring Lenda Murray

Olympian Fitness Featuring Lenda Murray

by Philippe Matthews We’ve heard it before, but we obviously need to hear it again — America is out of shape. According to recent health and fitness studies, over 30% of all adults are considered obese — 20% to 40% over their ideal body weight. Overall, physical activity has deteriorated, as well as work-related activity. The

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