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Natural Ways to Reduce Your Blood Pressure

Oct 16, 2013

You've just been told you have high blood pressure. Now what? Well, there are a few natural approaches you can take to reduce your blood pressure. Here we look at some that may help. The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure It's easy to prevent, yet causes...

Exhale, Pause & Breathe: Happiness and its Causes 2012 Forum

Mar 08, 2012

One of Australia's pioneers in mind-body medicine, Dr. Ian Gawler, is leading me through my first guided meditation. Together with a roomful of delegates, I am at Happiness and its Causes 2012 – a "forum on human happiness". I'm at the workshop to...

Study Finds Yoga Eases Back Pain

Nov 22, 2011

Practitioners of yoga have always touted the health benefits of yoga, but little in-depth research has been done to verify the claims of those who have tried it and benefited by it. A recent study in the United States reported by the National Institutes...

Best 12 Tips for Stress Management: The Complete Guide

Oct 13, 2011

Stress occurs when we think we won't be able to handle what life throws at us. From preparing for exams to getting the nod from a client, we will never run out of stressful events to face, so we must be prepared once they strike. Everyone has their...

Maximise Your Lung Capacity

Mar 10, 2011

Jim Efthimou from aeror Breath Well extols the virtues of his all natural breathing airflow trainer to ntpagesTV Roving Reporter Kat Tate. This simple device is placed in your mouth and is designed to maximise lung capacity utlilisation by using less...

How the Body Relaxes: Things You Can Do

Jun 11, 2010

Relaxation is important for everyone, to let go of the stress of everyday life and recharge. There are many, many different ways that the body can relax and which one you choose will depend on the amount of time you have, what you are comfortable with...

Depression and Breathwork

May 27, 2010

A medical doctor may diagnose you with depression if you have been feeling down for an unusually extended period of time. Along with the potentially prescribed medication, they may recommend you see a psychotherapist to resolve once and for all the...

Breathwork for Stress and Anxiety

May 20, 2010

What is Breathwork? Breathwork is a breathing discipline with techniques that are designed to help our physical and psychological state - and can be helpful in reducing stress and other negative energy in the body. Other disciplines that utilise forms...

Natural Treatments for Stress and Anxiety

May 20, 2010

With stress and anxiety on the rise in modern society, there has been a discernible shift away from conventional treatments for anxiety and towards complementary therapies and natural supplements. Natural medicine is increasingly being sought out as...

What You Need to Know About Air Ionisation

Sep 24, 2009

Indoor air pollution is a problem that is not often thought about. Air ionisation is one way to achieve cleaner, healthier air in the home. Read on to learn more. Indoor air pollution is prevalent but not something that most people think about. However, consider...

Understanding Asthma: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention

Sep 24, 2009

Asthma is a chronic condition that causes airway inflammation due to a range of factors such as genetics, the environment, infections, allergies, emotions, and even the foods that we eat. The most common symptoms of asthma are wheezing, coughing, chest...

Shortness Of Breath

Sep 11, 2009

Shortness of breath is characterized by an intense tightening in the chest or feeling of suffocation. Almost anyone can experience shortness of breath in varying degrees. Causes Shortness of breath may be due to non-serious causes like extreme temperatures, high...

Natural Treatments for Migraines

Jul 14, 2008

Migraines afflict many people and can be extremely debilitating. However, help is at hand. Read on to learn more about some natural therapies that can help. Acupressure for Migraines Acupressure can be used in the treatment of migraine pain. One thing...

Chi/Prana Breathing: What You Need to Know

Jul 01, 2008

We all know that breathing is necessary just to stay alive, but how many of us have thought about the other important things that occur when we breathe?  Chi/prana or life force body enters the body through the breath, and correct breathing means...

Just Breathe

Aug 05, 2007

There is an underestimated resource within all of us. It is the breath. It is so easily overlooked because it is what we all do, all the time. We take it for granted. If we start to appreciate and breathe consciously, we will relax more and let life...

Buteyko Breathing Method 101: The Basics

Aug 04, 2007

What is Buteyko? The Buteyko Breathing Method is a series of lectures on breathing that teach people to understand the concept of "normal breathing" according to the physiological norms of the body. It is a drug free therapy that consists of breathing...

All You Need to Know About Stress & Stress Management

Jul 09, 2007

Stress seems to be an unavoidable part of modern life but that doesn't mean that you have to let it rule your life. We've found some doable ways to beat stressful situations that are simple, easy to achieve and, best of all, actually work! What is...

Things You Need to Know About Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

May 31, 2007

Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (MHOT) is a form of oxygen therapy that raises the levels of oxygen in the body's blood plasma. Increased oxygen in the plasma leads to higher amounts of oxygen being delivered to the body's tissues, organs and brain.

Intro to Sivananda Yoga: What You Need to Know

May 28, 2007

Sivananda yoga was developed by Swami Vishnudevananda, a disciple of Swami Sivananda for whom this style of yoga was named. Sivananda yoga follows a set structure that includes postures or asanas, breathing, relaxation, diet and positive thinking.

Essential Things You Need to Know About Kripalu Yoga

May 26, 2007

Kripalu yoga was developed by kundalini yoga master Swami Kripalu, and it was introduced to the Western world by one of his disciples, Yogi Amrit Desai. This form of yoga is known as the "yoga of consciousness" as it aims to increase your awareness...

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