The Forgotten Muscle (No Ratings Yet)  Loading ...
Working on strengthening our muscles is so important. Abs, thighs and hips are at the top of the list for most people’s training goals. We forget about the other muscles that need just as attention as the others. The upper back and shoulder rotators are these forgotten muscles. Sitting at our desk jobs all hunched over. We come home at the end of the day with an aching back and wonder why.... Beauty Without Cruelty (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
If you are one of those people who are concerned about what you are putting on your face, your lips, your hands and your body then you might want to read this. It can be very hard to tell whether or not these products have been tested on animals or not. In some cases, it does say right on the package but sometimes it does not. Some companies do not test their products on animals but they use raw... Natural Herbal Tea Guide (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
If you are anything like me, I drink a lot of herbal tea. Sometimes though, I am not sure which one to drink. With so many to choose from, and so many benefits that come from each of them, I thought it would be a good idea to look into it a bit more. Most of us have heard of Chamomile tea. It soothes the stomach, calms the nerves, and eases cold symptoms. But other herbal teas that you do not hear... 20 Holistic Approaches To Optimum Health. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Our bodies and taking care of them should be one of our very first priorities. Know one wants to live in pain with a disease. Statistics show that two-thirds of Malaysians above the age of 40 have some sort of chronic health problem, like obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes. Many of us are already on some sort of drug to help us with some sort of ailment. BUT if you maintain your... Yoga and the Breath (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Your yoga practice and the way you breathe are intertwined. You won’t fully experience the benefits of yoga without first learning how to breathe properly. Different types of yoga practice call for different types of breathing, so it is important to note from the beginning that there is no one right way to breathe in yoga. If, in your yoga practice, your goal is total relaxation then your breathing... How to do a Self Breast Exam. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It can really save your life. We all have busy lives, we all try to make time in our day, but there are things we need to focus on and things we cannot forget to do. A self breast exam is one of them. All of us take showers or baths, and this is the perfect time to check. I have found a really awesome site that shows you steps on how to examine your breasts for lumps. I was always scared to check,... Gomukhasana also called The Cow Face Pose. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
I have to admit, it is a funny name, but it is a wonderful pose. This pose helps to expand the chest and extend the latissimus dorsi. It is an amazing shoulder opener and also stretches the muscles of the upper back, upper arms, chest, hips and thighs. You may even find that you feel the pose in your ankle, arms and your hands as well. If you have a yoga strap, you should keep that close by. You don’t... Natural Sleep Remedies (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Like most of us, we all have those night were we toss and turn. We ate to much before bed, drank too much coffee, one to many glasses of wine, or we have had such a stressful day, our heads are racing, and we just can’t seem to get to sleep. It can be so frustrating too. There are many products on the shelves now a days that help us sleep, but we wake up groggy, and just not feeling quite right.... Clean, Green and Earth Friendly (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Every time I go to the grocery store, and I walk down the isle, there are so many cleaners, with so many different kinds of smells, and exciting looking bottles. Most of us buy these products. They work, and they work well. So we keep purchasing them, because our mothers did, and our friends use them too. The problem with these products though, is they are toxic, corrosive, and poisonous. They are... Our Feet (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Some of the shoes we choose to wear, for fashion, and style, are usually the shoes that end up really hurting our feet in the end. I know it is not possible to go bare foot all time, but proper foot wear is very important. High heels can be very irresistible for some, but can make your feet ache. Walking in heals tightens and weakens the calf muscles. It makes us very susceptible to inflammation and... The Ugly Truth About Dog Fighting (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Lately this has been a discussion that has become world wide. Michael Vick is being indicted with charges on this matter. It is very hard for me to fathom, someone finding something as cruel and inhuman a sport. I wonder if the dogs think its like a sport. A good way to have fun with their fellow dogs. I really don’t think so. These fights can last up to two hours at a time. Dogs used in these... Yoga As A Form Of Therapy (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Yoga is not just a form of exercise, but a form of medical treatment as well. Yoga helps you get in touch with your spiritual self, in your own individual way. There have been people that suffer chest pains with stress and headaches, and with deep breathing and relaxation that Yoga brings, there is an amazing change in how they feel afterwards. Anyone who suffers from back pain can also get relief... Easy Ways to Go Green (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
With so many ideas out there on how to make our planet happy :-) I thought I would look into it a little more and find out some more things that maybe some of us might now know about. A good place to start is the bathroom. Our shower’s and even our toilet’s use so much water up. It may cost you to buy a new shower head and a new water saver toilet, but in the end, you will be saving money,... Live Earth (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
What a great thing to do. All of these bands come together to support our planet. I believe the fight for our earth has finally started. Everything takes time, and we are running out of that. With all of the big names that played on Live Earth day, I believe many more people are even now more aware of what is happening then before. I thought it was fantastic the commercials they had during the break... Get Healthy – Plant a Family Garden (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
There are many of us that grew up with our own gardens, that we helped weed with our parents or grandparents. It is rare now a days for someone to have a garden. Backyards have become so much smaller. Life in the city makes it very hard to grow one. For some of us though, there really is no excuse, except time I guess. We all know how much healthier it would be to eat vegetables from out or our own... |
