A nose job to treat a mental health problem? Teeth whitening to overcome a severe anxiety disorder? These are just two procedures that people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) have traditionally turned to in order to deal with body-related concerns. The excessive use of (and dissatisfaction with) cosmetic treatments, along with obsessive rituals and social… Continue reading
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Simhasana – Lion pose
(sim-HAHS-anna) simha = lion Step by Step 1. Kneel on the floor and cross the front of the right ankle over the back of the left. The feet will point out to the sides. Sit back so the perineum snuggles down onto the on the top (right) heel. 2. Press your palms firmly against your… Continue reading
Diabetic-friendly cooking: soups
Rainbow Roasted Pepper Soup Ingredients * 1 green bell pepper * 1 large red bell pepper * 1 large orange bell pepper * 1 yellow bell pepper * 8 cloves garlic * 1/2 lemon * 3 cups vegetable broth * 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt * ground black pepper to taste * 1 teaspoon fennel seed… Continue reading
How to handle with the heat if we have an ashtma or other respiratory condition
It’s the dog days of summer that slow most of us to a crawl in search of shade, ice and water – in no particular order. But for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the combination of high heat and humidity with congested and polluted air can… Continue reading
Self-inquiry meditation from Dhyana
Step by Step 1. To begin the practice of self-inquiry, sit for meditation as usual. If you don’t already have a regular practice, just sit quietly and allow the mind to settle naturally. Don’t attempt to focus your mind or manipulate your experience, just rest as awareness itself. 2. After 10 or 15 minutes introduce… Continue reading
How to know if you are pregnant – 8 early signs
You are usually pretty careful, but lately you and your partner have been throwing caution to the wind. All you keep hearing about is how much trouble your friends have trying to conceive, so really what are the odds? Still, you have been so tired lately, get up from your desk 20 times a day… Continue reading
EPA will save lives
The cleanup of power plants is long overdue. Power plant pollution causes tens of thousands of premature deaths each year. These plants are major contributors to particulate pollution and ozone in the East and Midwest. The American Lung Association welcomes today’s proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce power plant pollution across… Continue reading
Take away from stress with big yoga mind meditation
Step by Step 1. If you already have a regular meditation routine, do a minute or two of it to get grounded and comfortable, and maintain your usual posture. If you’re new to meditation, find a comfortable upright position (sitting in a chair is sufficient), take a few deep breaths, and relax as much as… Continue reading