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Yoga a complete therapy

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R ecently there has been an increased awareness and interest in health and natural remedies among the general public as well as scientific community.  The scientific-spiritual discipline of yoga is an effective and time-tested method for improving our health as well as prevention and management of diseases, especially chronic psychosomatic disorders. More recently, modern research has established the scientific basis of Yogic techniques and yoga has gained international acclaim and acceptance. “Yoga has a sound and practical philosophy, scientific basis and universal, non sectarian approach. It is a physical-mental-spiritual discipline for improving overall health and achieving union and harmony between body, mind and soul.” Modern medicine is materialistic and concerned with our body.  Drugs are the cornerstone of its management. In contrast, yoga is a holistic system for the integrated development of our physical, mental as well as spiritual aspect...

Food for weight loss

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Nowadays we can find several discussion topics about weight reduction or managing the weight.     Managing your weight is just not a fad but it is very important to reduce your risk of having high blood pressure, heart disease, a stroke, certain types of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, infertility, arthritis, gall stones, snoring or sleep apnoea. Weight management is an art. One has to develope a routine and has to stick to it.      Habit formation is very necessary. Habit of good food offcourse. We have enlisted the diet intake rules for the seekers. These are simple yet powerful food habits which cam play very crucial role in managing the weight. 1. Eat a variety of foods to get the energy,protein,vitamins and fibre needed for good health. 2. Choose a diet low in saturated fat, trans-saturated fat, and cholesterol-or substitute monosaturated or polyunsaturated fats whenever possible-to reduce risk of obesity and heart Disorder. 3. Chose a diet ple...