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, 2011Exercise 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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Infertility and Syndrome X, aka the Metabolic Syndrome
Sunday, March 14th, 2010Some of the most compelling pieces of evidence that nutrition plays a pivotal role in the condition called infertility are recent research articles linking the metabolic syndrome, or Syndrome X, to infertility.