Get You Through The Holidays

Whether you practice every day, three times or once a week, maintaining your yoga practice this time of year can be difficult. There are parties, busy work days, travel and over-all hectic scheduling that can pull you away from your mat. The problem is, many of us can get stressed this time of year, and lose sight of what the holidays are really about. More than ever, our yoga practices are enormously important to keep us sane. It’s been proven that yoga can reduce stress and adapt our brains to think more level-headed. If that’s not a perfect recipe for the holidays, I don’t what is. But let’s acknowledge, that yes, it’s hard. Consistently making it to your mat is the most important — and yet one of the hardest — things to do....

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Improve your life, Change your Behavior.

Improve your life-https://bghealthandfitness.blogspot.com We all want to be the best “self” we can be. However, sometimes there are behaviors and habits that get in the way of our personal and professional success. Is there a behavior that is consistently getting in the way of your best self in the workplace?  What behavior would you change if you had the opportunity? For many professional women, the answers may include: Time Management Holding Boundaries Perfectionism Lack of Structure Desire to Please Overvalue Expertise (thinking we have to be an “expert” on something before we can lead an initiative or have an opinion) Conflict Avoidance Over-analysis Fear of Criticism Procrastination Fluctuating Self-Confidence/Imposter...

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2.4 million people could die from superbugs by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to stop antimicrobial resistance

2.4 million people could die from superbugs by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to stop antimicrobial resistance, says a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development A recent report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said that millions of people in Europe, North America and Australia will die from superbug infections unless governments took urgent steps to stop one of the biggest threats faced by modern medicine. The world could be facing disastrous consequences in public healthcare and spending unless hygiene in hospitals was boosted and unnecessary antibiotic use cut down drastically. In 2015, drug-resistant bacteria killed more than 33,000 in Europe, says a media...

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Women need personal extra health care

Women need to take extra care when they cross the age of 30 years. Ailments which are common in women are depression, anxiety, anemia, osteoporosis, migraine, weight gain and weakness. These ailments start with simple symptoms but if not taken proper care in the beginning itself can cause extreme damage later. Keeping in view women’s busy schedule, we are here suggesting some simple and easy natural health tips for women.    1.    Avoid stress: The more you avoid stress, better it is for your mental and physical health. (i) Develop a hobby. It will divert your attention from stress and save you from having negative thoughts coming to your mind.   (ii) Get a pet. You need to do active chores in...

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A vaccine to prevent acne?

Acne and adolescence go hand in hand. But researchers say these skin lesions might become a torment of the past if preliminary tests of an experimental vaccine pan out. So far, the vaccine has only been tried on animals and human skin samples. It uses antibodies to target a toxin secreted by the bacteria responsible for acne, explained study author Chun-Ming Huang. He's a professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. Positive results Potentially, such a vaccine could help the 85% of US teens and more than 40 million American adults suffering with the lesions, scars and emotional stigma of acne, he added. Local research has shown that it is equally prevalent in South Africa. Huang said his team is "actively...

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5 Yoga Poses to Start Your Day

If you are anything like myself you may be able to wake up early, but it’s hard to get out of bed. Or maybe you are not a morning person at all and you have to set five alarms just to make it to work on time.  If you are rolling over to your cellphone to check social media before getting out of bed you may be setting yourself up for a day full of fatigue. Try starting your day off with these morning stretches instead. These can all be done from the comfort of your bed and will awaken the body for the day ahead!  1. Full Body Stretch: As you awaken your body from sleep, start to wiggle your fingers and toes just as you do when coming out of Savanna. Lay flat on your back and extend your arms up over head. Stretch...

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Healthy Food

Abalone-https://bghealthandfitness.blogspot.com Abalone Definition: Abalone is a common name for any of a group of small to very large edible sea snail. The flesh of abalones is widely considered to be a desirable food, and is consumed raw or cooked in a variety of cultures. Meat ( foot muscle) of abalone is used for food, and the shells of abalone are used as decorative items and as a source of mother of pearl for jewelry, buttons etc. Benefits: Good for skin & to maintain youthfulness - Rich in phosphorus & radium - Enhances a sense of happiness, fun, liveliness- Reduces ricks of Cancers. Banana-https://bghealthandfitness.blogspot.com  Banana Definition: A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry. Bananas...

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