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Dec 11

Self healing techniques of yoga may be less hazardous than high-contact sports

It is common knowledge that physical activity is essential to overall health and fitness, but there are so many exercises to choose from. Depending on your personal tastes, you may opt for the self healing techniques of yoga or the aquatic fun of swimming. However, high-contact sports such as football or rugby can increase one's risk of osteoarthritis in the knee or hip, as reported by Reuters.

Researchers from Sweden conducted a study of more than 700 retired athletes who participated in both contact and non-contact sports, such as soccer or running, respectively. They also looked at about 1,400 men who got little to no exercise.

Results showed that enthusiasts of high-contact sports were more likely to have osteoarthritis, according to the news source, but similar results were not seen in those who seldom participated.

"If you're an overweight, middle-aged runner who wants to run at an intense level, there are better ways of staying in shape without risking a knee injury," the researchers emailed to Reuters. The news source added that yoga was a good example of an exercise that does not wear down the joints.

Not only is yoga useful as a low-impact activity, but a recent study from the University of York also suggested that the mind-body regimen can even help alleviate lower back pain.

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Dec 11

Yoga taught actress Andie MacDowell the secrets of self healing

Different generations of celebrities are embracing the health benefits of yoga, ranging from "Glee" star Lea Michele and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine to veteran actress Andie MacDowell, who said in a recent interview that these exercises taught her the secrets of self healing.

"Yoga's helped everything," she said, as quoted by Yoga Magazine. "It's helped my outlook, how I interact with people, it's made me more conscious, it's helped me be able to focus, make better decisions, think on my feet. I don't know what I'd do without it. It's my sanctuary."

MacDowell, who is known for her roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Groundhog Day and the recent remake of Footloose, said that after 25 years, yoga is not just a physical exercise for her, but also a form of spirituality.

People who are interested in taking up beginners yoga classes in Honolulu for their health are not alone. In 2003, 5.6 percent of yoga practitioners took up the mind-body exercise to improve their overall health, according to the Yoga Journal. By 2008, that rate jumped to 49 percent. That same year, the population of American adults practicing yoga reached nearly 16 million individuals.

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Nov 11

Yoga’s self healing techniques can reduce arthritis pain

For people who are over the age of 60, neck aches, back pain symptoms and stiff joints are all indications of the possibility of arthritis, which is a condition that affects millions of Americans. Whether you live in the cold wastes of Alaska or on the warm, tropical beaches of Hawaii, joint trouble can be a serious problem.

More than 1.5 million U.S. adults suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recently, a team of researchers from the United Arab Emirates announced that yoga-based therapies may reduce pain and increase mobility for people with RA.

This conclusion, which the group presented at the European League Against Rheumatism's 2011 Annual Congress, was based on an experiment performed among 47 individuals with RA. In all, 26 were led through 12 sessions of yoga.

The Emirati scientists discovered that RA patients who did the yoga-based self healing techniques reported improved quality if life and decreased pain levels.

These findings may be good news for the 50 million adults whom the CDC estimates suffer from arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia.

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Nov 11

Experts: Self healing techniques of yoga could support healthy aging

Some women may go to drastic lengths to fight the effects of aging, including crash diets and plastic surgery. However, a panel of experts says that the more conservative self healing techniques of yoga may work wonders, according to an article from Yahoo! Sports.

One of the benefits that can be derived from Hawaii yoga classes is improved circulation, according to Larry Payne, PhD, of Loyola Marymount. Facial exercises, performed for five to 10 minutes a day, can increase blood flow in the face and prevent wrinkles, according to the news source. Certain inversions and upside-down poses could also improve the flow of lymphatic fluid, a mechanism that helps reduce cellulite, as noted in Yahoo! Sports.

Yoga can make the skin look younger as well by relieving stress and improving one's ability to sleep, according to studies cited by the news source.

The American Dietetic Association believes that yoga can make one more mindful of what one eats, which, when combined with the exercises, may help one reach and maintain an optimal weight.

As of 2007, more than 13 million Americans had practiced yoga within the previous year, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health.

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Oct 11

Enthusiasts in Hawaii make good use of yoga’s self healing techniques

Whether you suffer from headaches, arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis or back pain, yoga classes may be able to help you get these aches under control. In Hawaii, yoga-based self healing techniques can be done nearly anywhere, from the rim of a volcano to the cleansing waters of the Pacific.

The Independent Online reports that one form of Hawaii yoga is increasing in popularity, both in the Aloha state and in the contiguous 48. It's called paddleboard yoga or "yogaboarding," and it crosses the relaxation of meditation with the muscular workout of paddleboarding.

That is not to say that this form of the mind-body regimen is exceptionally hard on the body. In fact, many practitioners find that their favorite part involves sitting and stretching while the Pacific swells rise and fall around them.

Hawaii yoga instructor Eric Hiss noted that the routine just takes a little getting used to.

"Even beginners have little problems with the basics [of yogaboarding]," he told FOX News. "Obviously, you have to do this somewhere very calm."

For those who don't feel like hitting the waves and self healing at the same time, there are dozens of other yoga techniques one can do on dry land.

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Oct 11

Good news for yoga enthusiasts: Exercise holds secrets of self healing for the brain

The secrets of self healing may be evident to many of those who practice yoga. The soothing Eastern regimen, which originated many centuries ago, is just as beneficial today for the many people who are living hectic lives. The hustle and bustle of juggling multiple responsibilities can take a serious toll on an individual's health, making it more likely for them to develop ailments such as lower back pain.

This may be one reason why adopting yoga is a good idea, since the mindfulness system is designed to enhance multiple aspects of well-being at once. By meditating, posing, stretching and breathing deeply, enthusiasts may be strengthening their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

According to the New York Times, a recent study suggests that yoga can help improve brain function as well. Researchers from the University of South Carolina found that physical activity encourages the production of fresh brain cells in a group of mice that ran on little treadmills for an hour each day. Compared to rodents that lounged in their cages with no exercise, these animals had stronger muscles and elevated production of mitochondria, the components of the cell that help fuel neurons.

"Mouse brains are not human brains, but since mitochondrial biogenesis has been shown to occur in human muscles, just as it does in animal muscles, it is a reasonable supposition that it occurs in human brains," said researcher J. Mark Davis, quoted by the news source.

Revitalized brain cells can potentially prevent mental fatigue and sharpen cognitive reasoning. By engaging in an activity like yoga, enthusiasts may not only be protecting their bodies, but also enhancing their focus and thought processes.

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Sep 11

Yawning, deep breathing may be secrets of self healing

Yoga practitioners know that many of the secrets of self healing are hardly a secret at all, since holistic specialists have been practicing natural self healing techniques for centuries. Oftentimes, the method is discovered first, and science determines the underlying mechanism long afterward.

Consider deep breathing exercises, mindful respiration or even laughing yoga techniques. All of these have one thing in common – namely, the slow, measured inhalation and exhalation of fresh oxygen. By cooling the brain with refreshing, vital energy, yoga practitioners can reduce their heart rate and relax their bodies.

Recently, scientists discovered a similar physiological principle behind a type of breathing you do when you're tired, bored or stressed out: yawning.

In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Evolutionary Neuroscience, researchers announced that humans are more likely to yawn when it is cool outside, or when body temperature exceeds air temperature. This means that, in a sense, yawning may be seasonal.

Why are we more likely to yawn when our bodies are hotter than the air around us? The authors said that this involuntary action may be designed to cool our brains.

Coming to such a conclusion involved monitoring the yawn frequency of 160 volunteers during both the summer and the winter. Researchers discovered that participants had a higher likelihood of cracking a yawn if it was cold outside.

"According to the brain cooling hypothesis, it is the temperature of the ambient air that gives a yawn its utility," the team emphasized.

The applications of this effect extend to any activity that involves slow, sustained breathing. For instance, gentle yoga techniques often incorporate deep breathing as a way to energize the body while cooling and soothing the mind.

Among Hawaiians who are tired of the seemingly endless summer, yawn-like yoga breathing may provide a little relief for overheated brains.

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Sep 11

Individuals enhance multiple aspects of health with yoga’s self healing techniques

Yoga is one of the few self healing techniques that can enhance multiple aspects of an individual's health at once, including the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. This may be why so many Hawaii residents choose to stay calm, grounded and centered in a Honolulu yoga studio. These enthusiasts can learn deep breathing exercises, poses and stretches in a relaxing, comfortable environment to which people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels are welcome.

The holistic mind-body regimen is so beneficial that countless nonprofits and other organizations around the U.S. are offering free classes. For example, Independence Blue Cross has launched a program called Standing Yoga in the Garden, which will continue through the end of September. This month has been designated National Yoga Month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

According to instructor Dana Bender, the sessions are being offered to encourage workers, students, residents and visitors to partake in the gentle soothing practice of yoga.

Those who attend the class can learn the importance of wellness for the mind, body and spirit. Experienced teachers will be on hand to teach these individuals a variety of poses, some of which rely on props such as chairs or trees.

Engaging in yoga outdoors is a favorite activity for millions of Americans due to the tranquil sensations that arise from being surrounded by nature. Stretching deeply and posing in a setting that includes a light breeze, birdsong and grass has enabled enthusiasts to optimize the relaxation and inner peace that can come with practicing the regimen.      

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Aug 11

Self healing techniques include eating right with yoga

People in Hawaii have access to a number of indigenous fruits and vegetables, including pineapples, guava, passionfruit, papayas and mangoes. However, Aloha state residents are also in the midst of an obesity crisis, which is why self healing techniques, like yoga-inspired eating regimens, may be so important for their health and wellness.

More than 22 percent of Hawaiians are obese, according to the latest data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the U.S. as a whole, this figure has skyrocketed in the past decades. In 1986, for example, the state's obesity rate was under 10 percent.

How can yoga help? People in Hawaii yoga classes may consider using the holistic regimen as a way to be more aware of the food they're eating, to taste each bite more deeply or even to help augment mental health programs targeting individuals with binge eating problems.

The New York Times recently published an article exploring the connection between cuisine and chakras. The newspaper noted that some specialized yoga programs combine stretching, breathing and meditation with eating a healthy, satisfying meal – though usually one comes before the other.

The "healthy" part is especially important, since eating fatty, processed foods may leave yoga enthusiasts with little, well, enthusiasm for their daily holistic routine. However, you do not have to stick to one meal type all the time.

It is important to expand beyond the fish-and-veggies meals so often advocated by protein-obsessed yoga practitioners, the Yoga Journal reported. Instead, feel free to branch out into wholesome breads, grains, nuts, beans, vegetables, fruits and even a little red meat.

What if you can't stop eating poorly? Well, there's a yoga class for that, too. A study published in the journal Qualitative Health Research found that a 12-week yoga-based food-awareness program helped women with binge eating disorders develop more wholesome relationships with food.

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Aug 11

Yoga holds some secrets of self healing, even if prescriptions don’t

If you read the New York Times, you've probably seen it: one of the newspaper's most-emailed articles pointed to a new study stating that prescription antipsychotics do not appear to help combat veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

If certain pharmaceuticals do not necessarily assuage PTSD any better than a placebo, then where are military personnel supposed to find the secrets of self healing? Numerous healthcare professionals are pointing to yoga as one alternative treatment for trauma disorders.

The study appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and its findings are relatively grim. According to researchers from Yale University and the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans who took the antipsychotic risperidone for 24 weeks experienced no significant decrease in the symptoms of PTSD, compared to participants given placebos.

In fact, the team noted that due to the side effects of the drug, like weight gain and excessive salivation, some volunteers were actually feeling worse.

Of course, scientists are hard at work studying the effects of other drugs on PTSD. For instance, the Times recently noted that workers from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies are trying to get approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to study how marijuana affects trauma victims.

But is medication necessarily the answer? Some experts are saying no.

The Washington Post reported that counselors at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Specialized Care Program are using yoga to deliver gentle, targeted physical and mental therapy to traumatized vets.

Likewise, people with PTSD may go to private yoga classes in order to learn self healing techniques. These can include meditation, mindfulness exercises, deep breathing and mental "retraining." The latter is simply learning to react appropriately to loud stimuli like fireworks or backfiring cars, according to the Huffington Post's Ana Forrest.

How many Americans have PTSD? In a given year, it's 3.5 percent, the National Institute of Mental health states.

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