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Breathing is the process by which oxygen is drawn in and carbon dioxide expelled out of the body. Proper breathing is an important aspect of good health.
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How to Improve Your Breathing Effectively - By Nancy Zi- A New Snoring Cure? The Snoreplasty Procedure - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Steven ParkIt seems like snoring and sleep apnea treatments are rediscovered and proclaimed by the media as a new "cure," when in fact, it’s been described years before. A British doctor reports that by injecting a scarring agent into the soft palate, snoring is eliminated. The material he used was sodium ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Traveling With Seasonal Allergies - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Allen CallerTraveling with seasonal allergies can be very challenging. Whether you are traveling abroad or inside the United States of America, you may be highly exposed to a wide range of new allergens, which can further worsen your condition. In any case, traveling with the runny nose or watery eyes will ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Why modern people have poor posture - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Artour RakhimovObservations Being upright is and was the most natural body position. This was the norm during almost the entire history of humanity. Standing also was the norm in factories, plants, shops and offices up to the beginning of the 20th century. Most modern people prefer to sit. Moreover, we can ...
Views: 34(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***How I Fell Asleep during a Double Stereotactic Breast Biopsy - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Nancy DanielsLadies, I want you to imagine lying on a table on your stomach, your breast is dangling through a huge hole in the table, and a mammography machine proceeds to squeeze your breast in the exact same manner it does during a mammogram. Now I want you to imagine that instead of being in that ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Real Natural Anxiety Cures - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kris CallowayAnxiety in a unavoidable event with modern lifestyles, and creates a sense of helplessness if it is lived with for long periods of time. All people in all walks of life feel some level of anxiety as a piece of their normal experience. Normally anxiety is felt in healthy amounts, it is a perfectly ...
Views: 59(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Expecting a Funeral, Planning a Wedding: A Surgeon’s Brush with Emotional Genius - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Alan DavidsonGrowing Your Emotional IQ: The little chamber orchestra playing secular music for a couple of Christian missionaries was the first clue this wedding was going to be different. The second clue was the barefoot bridesmaids with matching ankle bracelets. It was a typical Fort Worth, scorching ...
Views: 38You must read the article to rate it. - ***Plagued by Tightness, Soreness, or Tension in Your Jaw? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhile this particular problem can affect men, tension in the jaw is much more common in women. Women carry stress differently than men and it usually affects us in our shoulders, neck and/or jaw regions. If you are experiencing tightness or soreness in your jaw, it is more than likely that it is ...
Views: 53(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Simple Technique To Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Lynn Smith"The foundation of prosperous health depends on the basic ability of getting oxygen to the cells, and deep breathing is the simplest, most fundamental method of accomplishing that." Robert Fulford, DO Very few people regularly take deep breaths. Most of us are under a lot of stress and as a ...
Views: 50(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Asthma Attacks and Ways to Manage Them - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordIf you are prone to asthma attacks you are probably always looking for ways to avert or manage one when you get one. Following are some ideas that may help to keep you healthy when that asthma attack comes. When you get an asthma attack it probably feels alot like someone who is drowning. You ...
Views: 42(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Effortless Effort - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaJosie is poised, unmoving, as she focuses her gaze. Her intention is clear. She moves through the grass like a slow motion film, periodically freezing, one paw in the air. Then in a blur of fur, she runs, leaps and the unfortunate vole that I couldn’t even see is history. Cats don’t struggle ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Asthma and the Chiropractor - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321 is a chiropractor in South Tampa. In today's article he discusses Asthma. People who suffer from asthma can get relief from chiropractic care. Many chiropractors consider their role in caring for patients with asthma, especially those subject to severe attacks, as ...
Views: 58(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Relaxing Attachment and Allowing Life - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from kino macgregorDo you ever find yourself holding on so tightly to a desired outcome that you are a filled with anxiety, tension or blind ambition? Have you ever wanted to do a yoga posture so badly so that you are literally obsessing about it and can talk of almost nothing else? This is perhaps the definition of ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Allergies Aren't Just in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordAllergies are what you probably have if you have a runny or congested nose and you sneeze often. Don't feel alone because millions of other people have this also. The two forms of allergies are seasonal or perennial. If you suffer seasonally you are allergic to the pollen in some plants. ...
Views: 48(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Shake out the Crazies - A Little Madness Prevents the Big Madness! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Elisa LodgeWith all our mental smarts, so many of us are still struggling with poor self esteem, aggressive behavior, depression, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, addiction and chronic stress. On top of all this, how many times have we squirmed in anguish when suddenly faced with the bedeviling frustration of ...
Views: 63(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Depression To Expression: From Hard to Fluid Bodies and Closed to Open Voices - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Elisa LodgeChronically depressed? I’m certain you’ve tried everything you could find and nothing seems to work. I’d like to offer you a simple, low cost, non-toxic approach that has worked well for my students and I believe it just might work for you too. Like the lotus growing in the mud, I used ...
Views: 64(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Breathe! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraI am sure you have heard the phrase “just take a deep breath and calm down.” This common technique of breathing to calm one’s self is more powerful and significant than one might think. Fully imagine yourself in each of the following situations. With each one, enact your experience with a ...
Views: 63(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Coping With Fall Allergies - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Megan WinegarSpring and summer allergy season is drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean that there will be no more allergies until next year. What should allergy sufferers who are just entering their prime sneezing season be doing to prepare? This problem is especially annoying for kids heading back to ...
Views: 60You must read the article to rate it. - Our Mind, Breath and Determination Are Connected? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from prashant kumarCertainly yes, our mind, determination and breath – all three are interconnected. The pace of your breath naturally follows the thoughts that come into your mind. But you live in such an unconscious state that you are not able to observe this change. The body is like a chariot. The breath is ...
Views: 67(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Breathing Is Posture's Prisoner - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Diane NeumanNeither your ribs nor your lungs can draw in a single breath without help. Your basic chest-box is brought to life by the performance of MUSCLES sandwiched between your ribs in partnership with the wide, powerful DIAPHRAGM that stretches like an elastic floor across the bottom of your ...
Views: 49You must read the article to rate it. - How to Stop Snoring - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Megan WinegarSnoring affects a pretty large chunk of the population, and for them and the people who have to listen to them, it's a big problem. What can you do if you're a snorer (or share a bed with one)? First, you should be aware that for some people, snoring is a sign of some bigger problem like sleep ...
Views: 60You must read the article to rate it. - Stressed Out? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn the stone ages, stress was actually a good thing. It caused human beings to remain alert and ready to avoid the dangers of day to day life. Think of the caveman running from the pterodactyl. Our bodies were specifically designed to recognize these types of stressors and react to them. However, ...
Views: 63You must read the article to rate it. - Mindful Breathing For A Stress-Free Day - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Diane NeumanWhy should you, an experienced breather, invest your limited time, money, and energy in the study of mindful breathing? The movement of your breath, thus far, seems to have been as dependable, as automatic, as the arc of the sun and the flow of the tides. You have been free to deal with more vexing ...
Views: 73You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Tips for Better Nasal Breathing - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Steven ParkMost people take breathing through their nose for granted. But for many chronic mouth breathers, breathing through the nose is a struggle, if not impossible. Not only is their quality of life diminished, but they'll also have a variety of other health-related conditions such as dry mouth, snoring, ...
Views: 119(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Attention All Mouth Breathers - 5 Important Health Reasons to Breathe Through Your Nose - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Steven ParkIf you are a chronic mouth breather because of a stuffy nose, you're not alone. Do you feel like you can never get enough oxygen into your longs? Do you feel tired all day no matter how much sleep you get? Have you tried various home remedies, over-the-counter medications or even prescription ...
Views: 93(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Abdominal Breathing: Fire Up Your Immune System - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Bob EllalYou’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ...
Views: 129(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Habits of Highly Successful Sleep Apnea Patients - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Steven ParkSome patients with sleep apnea do remarkably well, despite all the hurdles and obstacles that arise. Then there are others that procrastinate, or refuse to take any action at all. I've noticed 7 commonalities amongst the ones that do succeed in the end: 1. They take responsibility for their own ...
Views: 96You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Unusual Ways to Treat Snoring & Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Steven ParkIf you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and you're frustrated with conventional treatment options, you may feel an urge to look at alternative options. If you spend enough time researching this, you'll find a number of strange, interesting and sometimes bizarre ways of treating sleep apnea. To ...
Views: 105You must read the article to rate it. - 10 Tips on Finding the Right Surgeon for Your Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Steven ParkFinding the right surgeon for you can be a challenge in any situation, but finding the right sleep apnea surgeon can be even more challenging since there are so many different procedures and there are no standard operations. I'm asked quite often by people in other states or other countries who ...
Views: 86You must read the article to rate it. - Breath - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Geoffrey GluckmanYogis have said that almost all illnesses can be resolved with breathing. From my personal experience, I have found this to be true over the years, though I have no proof. Nevertheless, regardless of lack of proof, I do know that without breath, there is no life. Breathing ranks up there in the ...
Views: 104You must read the article to rate it. - Bumblebee Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been teaching Bumblebee breathing a lot lately. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe springtime inspiration? Or by the plight of the honey bee? There have been some funny reactions in my classes: all out laughter, a sudden opening of the body and mind to chant Om, the sense that the room was ...
Views: 157(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Feeling Overwhelmed: Breathing into Order - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes we may feel like there is just too much we need to do. Feeling overwhelmed may make it seem like the universe is picking on us, but the opposite is true: we are only given what we can handle. Difficult situations are opportunities to be our best selves, hone our skills and rise to the ...
Views: 148You must read the article to rate it. - How Breathing Correctly Can Stop Stress Instantly - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Connie BorisHow long could you survive without breathing? About four minutes before serious, irreversible damage occurs to your brain and body. Some sports people (free divers) have extended these limits while at the same time slowing their heart beat quite drastically. Breath (or oxygen to be more precise) ...
Views: 321(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Take Control of Your Breathing and Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Jennifer DavidWhen you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world, dormant forces, faculties, and talents become ...
Views: 116You must read the article to rate it. - Relaxation Techniques: The Simple Power of Breath - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Nancy HausauerBreathing and relaxation techniques can have huge long-term benefits for your health--physical, mental, emotional, and energetic. They also make you feel better right now by relieving the misery of anxiety and stress. Breathing for relaxation—a kind of “breathwork”--is effective and simple ...
Views: 219(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Relax Through Meditation: The Simplest Method - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Nancy HausauerActing as a powerful stress reliever, meditation elicits the body's' relaxation response, allowing our natural self-healing and restoration processes to work as they’re supposed to. It’s a wonderful method for managing stress and promoting wellness. It can do great things for your physical, ...
Views: 102You must read the article to rate it. - Deep Breathing and Visualization: Harnessing the Power - by The real power of relaxation breathing comes when you combine deep breathing exercises with visualization exercises. As you take deep belly breaths, imagine yourself doing the things you want to do, effortlessly. Imagine yourself being the person you want to be.
Studying Ancient disciplines such ...
Views: 159You must read the article to rate it. - Relaxation Breathing: How to Harness the Power and Peace of Your Breath - by Controlling your breathing has dynamic effects on your ability to calm yourself down in any situation.
When you can learn how to harness the power of your breathe to both release the tension in your body as well as to restore balance to your mind, you will have a powerful relaxation technique ...
Views: 117You must read the article to rate it. - You Call This Normal? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week an old friend of mine and I spoke on the phone. I asked her how she was doing and her response was this: "Well, I am still totally stressed out and get those headaches and am running around a mile a minute, so I feel completely drained. You know, the normal stuff." I paused and thought ...
Views: 101You must read the article to rate it. - Controlling Hypertension Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansAccording to the American Heart Association more than 65 million Americans over 20 – almost one in every three adults - suffer from high blood pressure, and 30% of them don’t even know they have it. In fact, the older we get, the more likely we are not to do anything about it. Scary? You ...
Views: 104(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Body's Best Kept Secret to Great Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you suffer from cellulite or fatty deposits? Do you experience aches and pains? Are you overweight? Do you experience abdominal bloating? Do you feel bloated or have areas on your body that seem pudgy? Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrom, multiple sclerosis, ...
Views: 121(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Golfing with COPD (Pulmonary Disease) - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Bob FormanAs if playing golf isn’t tough enough, imagine playing when you can’t breathe that well. That’s what people with COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease must face, but that shouldn’t deter their love for the game. COPD, according to the Mayo Clinic, is the overall term for a group ...
Views: 100You must read the article to rate it. - The Key is Your Breath - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Leslie SannI haven’t met anyone recently who hasn't come down with a case of the blue devils processing all the bad news we are bombarded with, in addition to those investment statements that don't seem to be headed in the intended direction. I don't know about you but I have found myself triggered by ...
Views: 84You must read the article to rate it. - The Truth About Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dennis LewisIn general, the human organism was not designed to breathe deeply at all times and in all situations. The depth of our breath, whether it is shallow, medium, or deep depends in large part on what it is we are doing. If we are sitting quietly reading, for example, we do not need to be breathing ...
Views: 140You must read the article to rate it. - A Terrific Tool for Effective Stress Management: Abdominal (Diaphragmatic) Breathing - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sharon EsonisIt's hard to emphasize enough how important breathing is in your quest to manage the stress response and take control of your life. You have a choice: deep abdominal breathing or shallow chest breathing. The diaphragm, which is under the lungs and just above the abdomen, is the most efficient ...
Views: 126(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***A Better Voice is Just a Breath Away - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThe number of people looking for information, books, CDs, and seminars on self-improvement is staggering. Ever concerned with honing our business skills, improving the image we project, feeling good about ourselves, juggling jobs and family…we are all on the search for bettering ourselves and ...
Views: 104You must read the article to rate it. - Tendon Nei Kung - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Tendon Nei Kung" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 5 Tendon Nei Kung Forms The Eight Hand and Arm Positions of Tendon Nei Kung Once the basic structure of the Tendon Nei Kung forms has been successfully developed in the Iron Shirt Chi ...
Views: 161(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Secret Power of Tantrik Breathing - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Secret Power of Tantrik Breathing" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter Two Svarodaya Shastra While describing the physiology of the subtle body two important channels were mentioned: the ida and the pingala. The ida ends in the left ...
Views: 123You must read the article to rate it. - ***Baby Clothes May Contribute to Your Baby’s Breathing Problems--Now and in the Future! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from nancy ziI am frequently asked, “If humans are born to breathe correctly and effectively, why do so many of us become shallow breathers?” I can think of scores of reasons. But one blares alarmingly into my mind: Parents may be causing their babies to alter their natural inborn breathing ability without ...
Views: 108You must read the article to rate it. - BREATHE IN LIFE FULLY - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Lisa TunneyBreathing is something we unconsciously do every moment of every day. However, most of us do it incorrectly. Since our bodies were built to be on auto-pilot when it comes to taking in breath, how is it possible to do it incorrectly? Let me explain. Many have a tendency to take in breath to our ...
Views: 101You must read the article to rate it. - Kundalini, The Serpent of Power - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Sam EtkinExcerpted from The Amazing Secrets of the Yogi by Charles F. Haanel, Edited by Anthony R. Michalski This part tells where the masculine, fiery, and positive etheric forces come from and how they are distributed to all parts of the body. It also tells where the feminine, sympathetic, and negative ...
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