Benefit — Page 2

November 17, 2010 by admin

If you have been practicing yoga, or perhaps are just thinking about it, you will need the right yoga mat if you want to receive the maximum benefit possible during your yoga class. Choosing a yoga mat isn’t quite as easy as you may think though. There are many different yoga mats available today, and each will possess different attributes that will either lead you to love it or hate it. Some yoga mats have noxious chemicals that will distract and annoy you. While others may be made of low grade material and as a result only last a month or two.

One of the first yoga mats that a practitioner of yoga may purchase is a standard plastic mat that doesn’t carry a high price tag and can be found in many stores. However there are some disadvantages with these mats as well. These mats are very thin for one thing, and will not provide you with much cushioning that you will need. The mats may also contain harmful chemicals. Another reason why you might not be interested in these type of yoga mats is that they are not very environmentally friendly. It makes sense for a newcomer to yoga to purchase the cheapest mat available in case it turns out that you don’t want to pursue yoga after all. A counter argument to this, however, is that using a cheap mat that makes you uncomfortable will influence your decision, probably in a negative way.

There are yoga mats that are 100% environmentally friendly. These mats are often made of jute or cork. Keep in mind that these mats simply will not last long enough to suit your purposes. However if you are very concerned about the environment, and have money to replace them often, then you may still find them to be perfectly acceptable mats. Keep in mind that these mats are made of porous materials causing sweat to penetrate your yoga mat. So cleaning these type of yoga mats effectively is not an easy task.

Yoga mats constructed of a fine rubber material may be the most obvious choice for most yoga practitioners. These mats are a very sturdy and inexpensive as well as made of natural, environmentally friendly materials. There are some rubber mats on the market that are made of synthetic rubber. Mats like these you may wish to steer clear of as they may cause unhealthy side effects like those previously mentioned. Rubber mats may not be right for you if you are allergic to latex however, so keep this in mind.

One more possible solution, if you can’t seem to find a yoga mat that meets your needs, is to try out a Pilates mat instead. As you can imagine, they are not altogether different and both serve the same purpose: to make you as comfortable as possible while giving you the stable non slippery support you need. Pilates mats, however, are much thicker than standard yoga mats as Pilates requires you to spend more time on the floor. Just make sure that the Pilates mat you purchase was designed with a no-slip surface and you’ll be fine.

Though unfortunately stress is a natural and unavoidable, here are ways to deal with your stress. One great way is through meditation and yoga. All you need is good quality yoga mats and a willingness to “Just Do it”. The results can be amazing in returning your body and mind to peace and tranquility. Plus, Yoga will cost you so much less than therapy or medication.

– Christian Neeser

You Can Benefit From Alternative Medicine

March 9, 2010 by admin

There are some common types of alternative medicine that people have been using for centuries. In some parts of the world they have been pushed aside in favor of modern medicine. However, in other places such as Japan and China they continue to be part of the every life. They also leave long and healthy lives which means it does offer plenty of benefits.

Not everyone puts stock into alternative medicine though. This is because a great deal of it hasn’t been approved by the FDA. This can be strange though when you consider all of the cost that goes into various types of trials for new medications. There are also quite a few side effects that come with those medications. With many forms of alternative medicine though you won’t have to worry about them.

You aren’t going to have trouble sleeping, feel nauseated, or feel anxious. Should you find a type of alternative medicine that works well for you then you are simply going to feel better than you have in a long time. That is good news for those who find it hard to swallow that their medication makes them feel worse that the ailment they are getting treatment for.

You may have to try several forms of alternative medicine though before you find the ones that work best for you. However, when you see a doctor he will likely have you try out various types of medications so it really isn’t any different. Yet you won’t be paying out money or suffering from an array of affects. With the cost of health care through the roof right now many people can’t afford it. Even with insurance taking medication daily can cut into your household budget too deeply.

Music therapy is a common type of alternative medicine. It is used to help relieve stress and to help people recover from traumatic events. The use of aromatherapy and reflexology can help to remove various forms of stress from your body. It can also relieve headaches and fatigue. Some individuals suffer a great deal from migraine headaches. Prescription medications can leave them feeling groggy. However, with alternative medicine they can get the relief they have been looking for.

There are a variety of foods and drinks you can consume to offer you benefits as well. Some of them are said to reduce your chances of getting various types of cancer. Others are to treat you when you have certain ailments. They work by removing the toxins from your body. Even if you can’t walk into a store locally to buy them you can order such items on the internet and have them delivered to your home.

If you are interested in alternative medicine you can find many books and websites on the subject. If you are skeptical about any of them working you can try them out. The worst case scenario is that you aren’t going to see any results. Yet you won’t know unless you try. Many people that never got results from modern medicine have found alternative medicine to provide them with relief. That information is certainly encouraging.

Cindy Browne loves everything to do with alternative health and is an author of articles about natural remedies and cures. Visit her site for more information on getting healthy.

How to Choose The RightYoga Mats

You Can Benefit From Alternative Medicine