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81: Why having Gym equipment is more advantageous
Now is a good season for the health conscious to check up on the latest in gym exercise equipment. A wide variety of gym exercise equipment is available in the market each designed to tone the specific part of the body. So for tha... (View article)

82: Brushing - Using Combs and Picks
Combs and picks aren't necessary for everyone: some people use them, others simply rake gently through hair with their fingers. If you are a comb or pick user, look for a model with rounded, widely spaced teeth - these are gentler... (View article)

83: Nail Tips and Art - Enhancing Your Nails
Gel nailsGel nails, or gel systems as they are also called, are a newer type of nail enhancement that are created by applying layers of resin to the nail; these layers combine and harden to form a solid nail. Depending on the form... (View article)

84: Relaxation Techniques That Work
The Jacobsen relaxation techniques are also referred to as progressive muscles relaxation. They are techniques to manage stress, and were developed in 1920s by Edmund Jacobsen. He stated that muscle tension goes hand-in-hand with ... (View article)

85: Yoga - The Excretory System and Endocrine System
This consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, the urethra, as well as the skin, and the large intestines. The kidneys (two in number) are situated in the abdominal cavity on the two sides of the body. They contain a netw... (View article)

86: The Respiratory System and Yoga
This may be said to start from the nose, and is composed of the larynx, the wind pipe (trachea), its two branches (called "bronchi"), and the lungs. It is concerned with the vital function of making available the much needed oxyge... (View article)

87: The Circulatory System and Yoga
Also known as the cardio-vascular system this consists of the heart (which pumps the blood to various body parts), and the blood vessels (which carry the blood from the heart and back to it again). The heart is a very vital organ ... (View article)

88: Yoga Bandhas - How to Learn the Bandhas
Taking for granted that one has already practised purakas and rechakas of ten and twenty seconds respectively, for a month or so, one should, on the first day, introduce holding of breath in the last round, for ten seconds. After ... (View article)

89: The Digestive System and Yoga
The organs constituting this system are: the mouth, the pharynx, the gullet (foodpipe), the stomach, the duodenum, and the small and large intestines. From the point of view of the science of diet, the food we eat should contain f... (View article)

90: Pranayama Controlling the Breath
Breathing is a very basic phenomenon concerning life. It is intimately concerned with the biochemical process of obtaining energy from digested food materials. Every cell and tissue of an organism's body depends continually for it... (View article)

91: Yoga Types - Information on Yoga Techniques
BakasanaBaka means the crane. In this asana the hands are placed on the seat with the fingers pointing forward. The distance between the hands should be about a foot and a half. The knees are placed above the elbows and the hips a... (View article)

92: Yoga - Trataka and Basti
It is a shuddhikriya meant for cleansing the eyes and for making the' mind silent in concentration. Sitting with a straight back, the eyes are fixed on an object without winking until tears start rolling down the cheeks. And small... (View article)

93: Yoga - Yama and Niyama
Yama and niyama may be respectively called the negative and positive aspects of behaviour. Traditionally, ten yamas and ten niyamas are found mentioned in texts such as Trishikhibrahmanopanishad (Mantra part), Darshanopanishad, an... (View article)

94: Who Says Vegetables Have To Be Boring?
Eat your veggies - especially your lettuce. But don't confine yourself to iceberg lettuce or salads! Darker greens have about the same number of calories and carbs -very low! - but pack a lot more punch in the vitamins and other n... (View article)

95: Manual Treadmills May Be Cheap But Should You Buy One?
Manual treadmills may seem ideal for your wallet since they are relatively cheap treadmills, but your feet, body, and workouts can suffer in the long run if you purchase one. The whole purpose behind having a piece of home exercis... (View article)

96: All About Yoga
InfertilityInfertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of trying, or the inability to carry pregnancies to a live birth. It affects one out of six couples of childbearing age in the United States today - at ... (View article)

97: Wellness Yoga and Shiatsu Training Review
As if to lend weight to my contention that your computer can, in theory, teach you anything, along comes a pair of CD-ROMs called Wellness Yoga and Shiatsu Relaxation.Lithe young women demonstrate these ancient Eastern techniques ... (View article)

98: Health Nutrients Advantages And Disadvantages
Appropriate knowledge of body chemistry and the nutrients effects on the body is required before choosing a nutrient or a supplement to add in the diet. People just don’t even bother to check the contents and the warnings related ... (View article)

99: Supplements For Good Health Are Safe Or Not?
Human nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Without food our bodies can not stay warm, build or repair tissues and maintain our heart beat. Eating the balanced food can help us avoid... (View article)

100: Nutritional Drinks
Balanced diet and proper hydration is very important for all the human beings, but with people doing heavy physical workout its need is more crucial. Right amount of fluid intake during the exercise session is necessary as it help... (View article)