By Roman Mica If living a fit life were easy, everybody would do it. But they don’t, because staying fit is hard work and often requires a complete change of lifestyle. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, and that certainly doesn’t mean that you should not give it your best effort. Why? Because the benefits of living a fit life are …
11 Unexpected Health-Promoting Benefits of Yoga
By Wyatt Myers | Reviewed by Pat F. Bass, III, MD, MPH 1 / 12 Yoga Health Benefits For 5,000 years, hardcore yoga practitioners have been touting yoga’s mental and physical powers. Luckily, you don’t have to be an expert to reap the benefits — adding just a few poses to your daily routine can help your health in all kinds of …
7 Mind-Body Fitness Strategies That Crush Stress
Greg Wells | Contributor | Professor, Scientist, Broadcaster, Author July 28, 2015 If, in response to a life event, you’ve ever felt heat in the face, tightness in the chest, deep fatigue, an upset stomach or a craving for junk food, you know what stress feels like in your body. Chances are you’re well aware that stress can lead to elevated blood …
9 Reasons Why You Should Practice Yoga
Here’s how routine stretching and breathing can enhance your life, from better sex to injury prevention. by Joshua Berman Yes, the obvious is true: most yoga classes are attended by a majority of fit, flexible females in tight clothes. But, contrary to what you might think, it’s not just a sport for sexy ladies. And we have tons of reasons …
Mind and Body Fitness for Lifelong Good Health
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on February 01, 2006 Use movement to explore the connection between body and mind. Mind and body fitness? Many people who want to get into shape don’t realize there is more to fitness than well-toned muscles. There’s no shortage of exercise regimes that just promote the perfection of the body, or the idea of fitness …
Is Yoga Enough to Keep You Fit?
By Alisa Bauman | Aug 28, 2007 We sent three yogis to the lab to test the theory that yoga is all you need for optimal fitness. When it came to the fitness benefits, yoga can or can’t provide, yoga teacher John Schumacher had heard it all. A student of B. K. S. Iyengar for 20 years and founder of …
How Can Massage Help My Health and Wellbeing?
Expert Contributor: Beth Burgan, MA, MFA | Reviewed by: Dale Healey, DC Generally, people use massage for either general relaxation and wellbeing, or to address a specific complaint, such as pain or limited range of motion. Research suggests massage therapy may contribute to both goals. Some of the general benefits of massage therapy may include: Physical relaxation Improved circulation, which nourishes cells and improves …
Massage Away Depression and Anxiety
A friendly touch can do wonders for boosting your mental health November 3, 2011 | By Sara Altshul What it is: Massage therapists use arm, hand, fingertip, and elbow pressure to treat physical and emotional problems. The word massage comes from the Arabic word mass’h, which means “press gently.” What traditional medicine says: Therapeutic massage was first described in China about …
Yoga for Weight Loss?
By Colette Bouchez, Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on July 21, 2006 It can help you find your bliss, and some say yoga may also help you shed those extra pounds. Jennifer Aniston does it. Reports are that Liv Tyler, Halle Berry, Madonna, David Duchovny and supermodel Christy Turlington do it, too. Many professional athletes are said to be doing …
5 Experts Answer: Can Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
By Lauren Cox, Live Science Contributor | November 8, 2011 11:40am ET Each week, MyHealthNewsDaily asks the experts to answer questions about your health. This week, we asked exercise researchers and nutrition specialists: Does yoga help with weight loss? Beth A. Lewis, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Kinesiology in Minneapolis “Regular yoga practice can influence weight …
What is Spiritual Wellness?
Spiritual Wellness is a personal matter involving values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives. While different individuals may have different views of what spiritualism is, it is generally considered to be the search for meaning and purpose in human existence, leading one to strive for a state of harmony with oneself and others while working to balance …
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga
Fitness by Kristen Domonell on 12/16/2013 Yoga increases flexibility and reduces stress, but the practice can do more than help you twist your body into pretzel shapes and find inner peace. These hidden benefits will help you in the kitchen, office and bedroom — and will give you five new reasons to show off your yoga skills (plus recommended poses for each …
How is Yoga Good for You?
The Benefits of Yoga Like yoga, the osteopathic approach to wellness focuses on your body’s natural tendency toward health and self-healing. “The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body,” explains Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California. While there are more than 100 …
How Does Exercise Benefit You?
Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. By Mayo Clinic Staff Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health …
The Benefits of an Active Lifestyle
Written by the Healthline Editorial Team Medically Reviewed by George T. Krucik, MD, MBA on September 8, 2014 Living an active life is important to staying healthy. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, staying active helps to reduce your risk of: heart disease stroke diabetes cancer You don’t have to be a distance runner to improve your health. …
How To Stay Focused: The Importance of Mental Health
Just as physical fitness allows us to keep our bodies strong, mental fitness ensures that we remain in a state of good mental health. Being mentally healthy enables us to enjoy life, the environment, and the people around us. You are also able to cope with the difficult times both in your professional and personal life. Things may happen in …
How Correcting Your Posture Can Eliminate Neck Pain
If you’re wondering what could be causing your neck and shoulder muscles to feel sore, it could be because of your wrong posture. Yes, posture can affect people at all stages of life. Posture is defined as a state of muscle and skeletal balance or alignment that protects the body’s supporting structures from progressive strain and deformity. Whether you are …