The stress-reducing benefits of yoga have been purported for ages. Now scientific researchers are beginning to quantify and qualify the various ways this stress reduction can be measured.
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Beyond the Stretch: The Benefits of Yoga
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011The Case for Micronutrient and Fish Oil Supplementation for Disease Prevention
Monday, May 10th, 2010We all know we’re supposed to eat our vegetables. But 80% of American children and adolescents and 68% of adults do not eat the minimal recommended five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. Putting two and two together, the vast majority of Americans are likely deficient in vital nutrients that help prevent disease. “A deficiency of any of the micronutrients: folic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron, or zinc, mimics radiation in damaging DNA by causing single- and double-strand breaks, oxidative lesions or both. … Micronutrient deficiency may explain, in good part, why the quarter of the population that eats the fewest fruits and vegetables has about double the cancer rate for most types of cancer when compared to the quarter with the highest intake.”1 The article goes on to say that “common micronutrient deficiencies are likely to damage DNA by the same mechanism as radiation and many chemicals” and “appear to be orders of magnitude more important.”
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Exercise Is Essential for Fertility
Monday, April 19th, 2010Restoring natural fertility or achieving a successful IVF cycle through complementary alternative medicine involves four essential steps. Your journey begins with the diagnosis of the source of the imbalances through a detailed history and physical, lab work, a basal body temperature chart, and Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluation. Next your diet is modified to include the essential micronutrients needed for fertility and exclude inflammatory insulin-resistance fueling foods. Third, acupuncture treatments are recommended to assist in restoring the balance to your body by removing obstacles to fertility, harmonizing the flow of energy and directing blood flow to your reproductive organs. And finally, yoga and exercise are essential to lower stress levels and complement the acupuncture and nutritional work you are doing.
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