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Cancer and Neuro-Degenerative Disorders
Migraines/ Headaches/ Backaches
It is now established that stress, cognitive appraisal, coping and migraine are reciprocally related. Stress is detrimental to the body and can cause back pains, neck pains and headaches.
Cancer and Neuro-Degenerative Disorders
A path breaking research conducted in the early 1990s showed stress induced reduction in T-Lymphocytes (white blood cells that destroy cancer cells) in the human body leading to an increase in metastasis. A later study on women suffering from breast cancer reestablished the previous finding and confirmed the fact that stressors cause lowest levels of natural-killer-cell activity in the body.
Chronic stress induced homeostasis changes and immune reduction, tends to affect the balance between oxidants and antioxidants in the body. Many on-going studies have found that alteration in this balance in favor of oxidants may result in pathological responses causing functional disorders and diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease. It can also accelerate the aging process. For, oxidation increases electronegative constituents in body molecules mutilating the 'blue print' of the cells. Multiplication of distorted cells can set in cancer.
It is now established that stress, cognitive appraisal, coping and migraine are reciprocally related. Stress is detrimental to the body and can cause back pains, neck pains and headaches.
Cancer and Neuro-Degenerative Disorders
A path breaking research conducted in the early 1990s showed stress induced reduction in T-Lymphocytes (white blood cells that destroy cancer cells) in the human body leading to an increase in metastasis. A later study on women suffering from breast cancer reestablished the previous finding and confirmed the fact that stressors cause lowest levels of natural-killer-cell activity in the body.
Chronic stress induced homeostasis changes and immune reduction, tends to affect the balance between oxidants and antioxidants in the body. Many on-going studies have found that alteration in this balance in favor of oxidants may result in pathological responses causing functional disorders and diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease. It can also accelerate the aging process. For, oxidation increases electronegative constituents in body molecules mutilating the 'blue print' of the cells. Multiplication of distorted cells can set in cancer.
salbhasna- yoga asana for maintaining fitness
STEP 1: Lie on your stomach with your arms alongside your body, palms facing up. Your forehead rests on the floor.
STEP 2: Gently lift your head.
STEP 3: Lift your head, upper torso, and arms.
STEP 4: Lift your legs. Keep your arms parallel to the floor. You will be resting on your abdomen and lower ribs. Stay on this position for about a minute.
This Asana is not as easy as it seems. As a safety guideline, listen to your body and stay within your limits. It is advisable to do this pose and other Yoga Exercises under the supervision of a Yoga instructor.
STEP 2: Gently lift your head.
STEP 3: Lift your head, upper torso, and arms.
STEP 4: Lift your legs. Keep your arms parallel to the floor. You will be resting on your abdomen and lower ribs. Stay on this position for about a minute.
This Asana is not as easy as it seems. As a safety guideline, listen to your body and stay within your limits. It is advisable to do this pose and other Yoga Exercises under the supervision of a Yoga instructor.
Dhanruasan- yoga asan how to do it and do it correctly
STEP 1: Lie on your stomach, arms on your sides, and palms facing upward.
STEP 2: Bend your knees. Bring your heels near your buttocks.
STEP 3: Reach back with your arms and grasp your ankles. Let your weight rest on your stomach and not on your pelvis.
STEP 4: Raise your knees further by pulling your ankles with your hands.
Continue breathing regularly and try to increase the stretching in the chest and the backward bend for a relaxed body and mind.
STEP 2: Bend your knees. Bring your heels near your buttocks.
STEP 3: Reach back with your arms and grasp your ankles. Let your weight rest on your stomach and not on your pelvis.
STEP 4: Raise your knees further by pulling your ankles with your hands.
Continue breathing regularly and try to increase the stretching in the chest and the backward bend for a relaxed body and mind.
Yoga Exercise - Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Yoga Exercise - Corpse Pose (Savasana)
1. Rotate your legs in and out, and then let them fall gently out to the sides.
2. Let your arms fall alongside your body, slightly separated from the body, palms facing upwards.
3. Rotate the spine by turning your head from side to side to center it.
4. Then start stretching yourself out, as though someone is pulling your head away from your feet, your shoulders down and away from your neck, your legs down and away from your pelvis.
5. Breathe deeply and slowly from your abdomen.
6. Hold the pose for several minutes. Make your mind still and concentrate on your breath or the body.
7. After doing the pose, bend your knees. Using your legs, push yourself onto one side.
8. Push yourself in a sitting position.
1. Rotate your legs in and out, and then let them fall gently out to the sides.
2. Let your arms fall alongside your body, slightly separated from the body, palms facing upwards.
3. Rotate the spine by turning your head from side to side to center it.
4. Then start stretching yourself out, as though someone is pulling your head away from your feet, your shoulders down and away from your neck, your legs down and away from your pelvis.
5. Breathe deeply and slowly from your abdomen.
6. Hold the pose for several minutes. Make your mind still and concentrate on your breath or the body.
7. After doing the pose, bend your knees. Using your legs, push yourself onto one side.
8. Push yourself in a sitting position.
What is Body Mass Index- measure of how fit are you
Today, obesity is most often measured by using a mathematical formula called a Body Mass Index. BMI can be determined by dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and then multiplying by 705. For example, a woman who is 5'6" and weighs 190 would have a BMI of 31.
Height of 5'6" = 66 inches 66 squared = 4,356 190 divided by 4,356 = 0.0436 0.0436 x 705 = 30.75 (which would be rounded up to a BMI of 31)
Note: This calculation is based on the formula example from: The Calorie Council
Height of 5'6" = 66 inches 66 squared = 4,356 190 divided by 4,356 = 0.0436 0.0436 x 705 = 30.75 (which would be rounded up to a BMI of 31)
Note: This calculation is based on the formula example from: The Calorie Council
Easy Exercises for you and your family
#1 Straight Jab: With your hands held high shuffle forward and strike the bag head high with your lead hand. Remember the closest distance to two points is a straight line. Make sure your hand travels directly to the target, and that it does not retract before coming forward. Practice circling right and left while delivering the punch. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise #2 Jab-Cross: The hook is one of the most powerful blows in boxing. With your hands held high, shuffle forward and strike the bag head high with your lead hand, and then the rear hand. Twist your rear hand as you deliver the second blow. This is called a two-punch combination, and is usually delivered with a one-two beat. Sometimes, however, it is good to break the rhythm in order to confuse the opponent. Practice circling the bag in both directions and throwing the combination in different ways high-low, and low high. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise # 3 Jab-Hook: Like the cross, the hook is one of the most powerful blows in boxing. A hook blow starts out like a straight jab thrown to the outside of the opponent’s guard. At the last second the elbow flips upward and the blow strikes at a 90-degree angle to the head or body. It is best to set up this punch by moving in the direction of the lead or hooking hand. For example, if you are throwing a right hook, step to the right. Make sure to alter the way you throw your combinations, high-low-high, low-high-low, high-high-high, high-high-low, low-low-high, etc. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise # 4 Jab-Hook-Hook: This is one of the most popular combinations in boxing, a jab followed by a double hook. Practice throwing the hooks both high and low, and perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise # 5 Jab-Uppercut: Like the cross and the hook, the uppercut is a devastating blow. Sometimes called a corkscrew punch, the uppercut is thrown by lowering the shoulder and the corkscrewing the hand upward. Make sure to keep the elbow in tight, and in front of the your body. This is an excellent punch top throw to the body and chin. As a body punch, the blow rises underneath the opponent’s elbow and into the ribs. As a head strike the blow strikes under the chin, snapping the head backwards, and causing a whiplash like action. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise #6 Jab-Cross-Hook or Uppercut: This is similar to exercises #3 and # 4 except a hook or uppercut follows the cross. Practice this exercise moving in the direction of the lead or hooking hand. For example, if you are throwing a right hook, step to the right. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise #2 Jab-Cross: The hook is one of the most powerful blows in boxing. With your hands held high, shuffle forward and strike the bag head high with your lead hand, and then the rear hand. Twist your rear hand as you deliver the second blow. This is called a two-punch combination, and is usually delivered with a one-two beat. Sometimes, however, it is good to break the rhythm in order to confuse the opponent. Practice circling the bag in both directions and throwing the combination in different ways high-low, and low high. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise # 3 Jab-Hook: Like the cross, the hook is one of the most powerful blows in boxing. A hook blow starts out like a straight jab thrown to the outside of the opponent’s guard. At the last second the elbow flips upward and the blow strikes at a 90-degree angle to the head or body. It is best to set up this punch by moving in the direction of the lead or hooking hand. For example, if you are throwing a right hook, step to the right. Make sure to alter the way you throw your combinations, high-low-high, low-high-low, high-high-high, high-high-low, low-low-high, etc. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise # 4 Jab-Hook-Hook: This is one of the most popular combinations in boxing, a jab followed by a double hook. Practice throwing the hooks both high and low, and perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise # 5 Jab-Uppercut: Like the cross and the hook, the uppercut is a devastating blow. Sometimes called a corkscrew punch, the uppercut is thrown by lowering the shoulder and the corkscrewing the hand upward. Make sure to keep the elbow in tight, and in front of the your body. This is an excellent punch top throw to the body and chin. As a body punch, the blow rises underneath the opponent’s elbow and into the ribs. As a head strike the blow strikes under the chin, snapping the head backwards, and causing a whiplash like action. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
Exercise #6 Jab-Cross-Hook or Uppercut: This is similar to exercises #3 and # 4 except a hook or uppercut follows the cross. Practice this exercise moving in the direction of the lead or hooking hand. For example, if you are throwing a right hook, step to the right. Perform this exercise for two rounds with both feet forward.
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