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Food and Health

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:39:52 PST

Importance of a healthy lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is important, whatever your age, and can help to keep you fit and healthy throughout your life. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, avoiding excess alcohol and stress, and not smoking are well known factors that can contribute to this healthy lifestyle.

Importance of good nutrition

Good nutrition is vitally important. It is needed for normal growth and development. ONce mature, we need to continue to eat well in order to maintain our health and help promote resistance to infection.

What is a healthy balanced diet?

We have all heard the term "balanced diet" but what exactly does it mean? A balanced diet is one that contains a variety of foods each day. By eating the recommended number of portions from each food group daily you can help to ensure that you get a balanced range of nutrients in your diet, including all the major vitamins and minerals that your body needs. It is also important to ensure that you eat a diet which is high in fibre-rich carbohydrates as well as cutting down on fats, sugars and salt.

YOGA AND HEALTH

Yoga means balance in life style. Yoga is one where work is done with dexterity. It means whatever you do, the job should be exact, it should not be soft-padded or like a loosely filled bag: whatever you do, do it well, properly organized. When mind is alert and stays where the body is, the condition is termed Yoga. If you want to put a thread through the eye of a sewing needle, the thread will not be put through if the end of the thread is bent, left or right. The end will have to be made one pointed. Whether it is individual or family job or society job or a public work, one has to be fully alert in performance of job on hand, then only the word Yoga will have carried its proper meaning: That is dexterity. If we say that body is the first and foremost instrument to obtain the absolute or even to carry out jobs either small or big in life easily and naturally, it is not enough. Body must have no disease. One should have sound health, satisfied mind, steady intellect and there should be desire in the subconscious mind to carry out job on hand perfectly. All these are essential.

Yoga means peace, plenty, prosperity, development, progress and establishment in permanent soul-consciousness. All those that are to contrary, means restlessness, down-fall and self-deception towards soul. Yogasana and Pranayama practice cast deep impression on all these systems. By the practice of Yogasana and Pranayama equanimity of mind is established in all difficult situations like need for control over emotions, control of anger, instability of mind, putting a stop on emotionalism, mental soundness, capacity to fight diseases etc. But the essential requirement is that, practice should be continuous and regular. With Yogasana, Pranayama and daily meditation common mass of people can avoid many problems of life.

What is Chicken Gunya?
Chikungunya is a virus carried by a gluttonous mosquito that has already dined on an infected person. The mosquito doesn't get sick but happily hosts the virus, nurturing it to greater strength before depositing some of the virus in the next victim. It can act as a reservoir for the virus. The mosquito first bites any animal or human being who is infected. Thus the mosquito becomes infected and it bites another animals or human being and the spread of the disease continues. It can never spread from human to human, as this disease is not contagious.Chickengunya is also called “BREAK BONE FEVER”.
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meen thala

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:52:39 PDT

Kerala Recipe:- Meen Thala

Liver Fry

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Kerala Recipe:- Liver Fry

kappayum njandu kariyum

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Kerala Recipe:-Kappayum Njandu Kariyum

watch yoga on tv

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:47:59 PST

Yoga TV

pregnancy care

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:29:06 PST

Pregnancy Dos & Donts

Get all essential vitamins and minerals every day. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, women need a lot more iron when pregnant. And sometimes it's hard to get enough by eating alone. Ask your doctor if you need to take a daily prenatal vitamin or multivitamin.

Folic Acid
Get 400 micrograms (or 0.4 mg) of folic acid daily in your diet.According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, getting enough folic acid (or folate) reduces the chances of some birth defects

Eat a healthy diet.
Eat lot of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains (such as whole-wheat breads or crackers). Eat plenty of calcium-rich foods (such as non-fat or low-fat yogurt, milk, and broccoli) that your baby needs for strong bones and teeth. If you live in areas where fruits and vegetables aren't in season, frozen vegetables are a good option. Avoid taking a lot of fatty foods (such as butter and fatty meats) to eat.

Let you gain a healthy, not excessive amount of weight.
Research shows that women who gain more than the recommended amount during pregnancy have an elevated risk of obesity. Check with your doctor to find out how much weight you should gain during pregnancy.

Make sure you get enough sleep (seven to nine hours every night).
Aches, pains, anxiety and bathroom runs keep many pregnant women awake at night. To get some sleep, try to eat any large meals at least three hours before going to bed, get some easy exercise (like walking) and avoid long naps during the day.

Get a handle on health problems.
Talk to your doctor about how your health problems can affect you and the baby. If you have diabetes, make sure to control your blood sugar levels. If you have high blood pressure, monitor it closely. If you are overweight, talk to the doctor about whether you should lose weight.

Donts

Avoid fish with lots of mercury in your diet.
Get correct information from your dietician on what fish to eat and what fish to avoid when you are pregnant.

Protect yourself from using chemicals.
Products including herbicides, pesticides, paint, stains, and some cleaning solutions may be harmful to your baby. If she must use these things, make sure she wears gloves, a mask, and keeps the room well-ventilated.

Don't clean or change a cat's litter box.
This could put you at risk for an infection called toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite that cats can carry in their feces. Toxoplasmosis can harm a fetus.

Don't take very hot baths, hot tubs, or saunas.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, high temperatures can be harmful to the fetus, or causing the mother-to-be to faint.

Do not use scented feminine hygiene products.
Pregnant women should avoid scented sprays, sanitary napkins, and bubble bath. These products might irritate your vaginal area, and increase the risk of a urinary tract infection or yeast infection.

Discomforts During Pregnancy
Morning sickness.
Tiredness.
Leg cramps.
Constipation.
Hemorrhoids.
Urinating more often.
Varicose veins.
Moodiness.
Heartburn.
Yeast infections.
Stuffy nose.
Skin Changes

kerala recipes videos

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:48:57 PDT

Kerala Recipes-Videos

Indian Recipes Menu

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:59:27 PDT

Kerala Recipes

Sweet Corn Soup

Kerala Recipes-Videos-Cookery Videos
Kappayum Njandu Kariyum
Liver Fry
Meen Thala

cookery show

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:16:31 PDT

YOGA VIDEOS
Naan Bread
Roti/Chapati
Mutton Biryani
Palak Paneer Masala
Vegetable Korma
Aloo Gobi
Chana Masala
Green Peas Paneer Masala
Onion Chutney
Shahi Paneer Masala
Butter Paneer Masala
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Fry
Indian Bread

Gulab Jamun
Jalebi

Malayalee Kids Songs

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:19:07 PDT

Manjadi

Bobanum Moliyum

what is chicken gunya

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Sat, 03 May 2008 02:57:29 PDT

Symptoms
Patient suffers from high-grade fever along with severe body ache, headache, nausea, vomiting, rashes, severe joint pain and extreme fatigue. Fever is generally high grade and above 102 * F. It lasts for generally two days but the debility remains for days or weeks together. Fatigue and joints pain give rise to a lot of debility. Red bloodlike patches or maculopapular rashes are seen on limbs and trunk along with fever which resembles to dengue. Multiple joints pain or arthralgia makes it difficult for a patient to move around. So the patient has to take complete bed rest.

Chickengunya is diagnosed by a simple blood test done in pathology laboratory. As there are no specific drugs available for the treatment of Chickengunya, prevention is the best possible tool. Patient is advised complete bed rest. Drugs like Ibuprofen, naproxen, paracetamol are given to control aches and pains. Patient is advised to take lots of fluids orally. If this is not possible then IV fluids are given. Patient is advised to take a healthy balanced diet so that he recovers fast.

PREVENTION
Chickengunya is transmitted by mosquito bites so the most important thing is to avoid exposure to mosquitoes. This can be done by protecting the doors and windows by mosquito nets. Full sleeve shirts and pants should be worn. Stagnant water reservoir is the best breeding place for the mosquito. So such stagnation of water should not be allowed. House and surrounding areas should be kept clean and dry. Swimming pools if not in used, should be kept clean and dry. Mosquito repellents containing DEET should be applied on the body. Person who is infected with chickengunya should remain indoors only so as to limit his own exposure to mosquito and thus preventing its spread to other people.

De ingottu nokkiye

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:01:55 PDT

De Ingottu Nokkiye[Click Play Button to watch this video]

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Vanitha Film Awards

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:07:14 PDT

Vitamin and Mineral Sources

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:05:10 PDT

Vitamin and mineral sources

Below are some of these nutrients,their functions and the foods that you can obtain them from.

Vitamin A::Helps maintain healthy growth, skin and vision.::Sources::Liver, dairy products, especially cheeses, orange and vegetables

Vitamin B1(Thiamin)::For the normal functioning of the heart,nervous system,muscles and energy release.::Sources::Fortified breakfast cereals,rice, wholemeal bread,meat,pasta and milk

Vitamin-B2(Riboflavin)::Needed for healthy skin and energy relase.::Sources::Milk, cheese, meat, fish and eggs

Vitamin B3(Niacin)::Helps maintain a healthy nervous system and is needed for the relase of energy::Sources::Meat,poultry,fish,fortified breakfast cereals, peanuts, milk and eggs

Vitamin-B8 (Pyridoxine)::Maintains healthy skin, blood cells and nervous system.::Sources:: Fish, poultry, meat, potatoes, vegetables and bananas

Vitamin-B12(Cobalamin)::Needed for healthy blood::Sources::Meat, Liver, seafood,eggs, milk and other diary foods.

Folic Acid::Needed for normal health and development,especially of the infant during pregnancy.::Sources::Bread, Leafy green vegetables,fortified cereal foods and liver.

Biotin::Important in the metabolism of amino acids::Sources::Egg yolk,wholegrain cereals and diary products

Vitamin C::Needed for absorption of iron from non-meat sources and for the production of collagen.::Sources::Citrus Fruits,Fresh and lightly cooked vegetables particularly potatoes and peppers.

Vitamin D::Needed for absorption of calcium from the diet.::Sources::Mainly derived from the action of sunlight on the skin during spring and summer. Also cold liver oil,oily fish,fortified margarine,eggs and diary products.

Vitamin E::A potent antioxidant,helping to protect the body's cells against the damaging effects of free radicals.::Sources::Cereals,nuts,vegetables oils and green leafy vegetables.

Calcium::Maintains strong healthy bones and teeth.::Sources::Milk,Cheese,Yoghurts,fromage frais and sesame seeds.

Phosphorus::As with calcium helps maintain healthy bones and teeth::Sources::Milk and other diary products,fish,meat,poultry,bread and cereals.

Magnesium::Plays a role in skeletal development. Maintain helathy nerve and muscle membranes.::Sources::Whole cereals,nuts,green vegetables and sea foods

Iron::Maintaining optimum transport of oxygen to the cells is vital function of iron.::Sources::Read Meat,cereals,dark green vegetables and dried fruit.

Zinc::An antioxidant mineral. Helps maintain healthy skin and plays a key role in metabolism.::Sources::Seafood,meat,eggs,wholegrain cereals,diary products and green vegetables.

Lodine::Needed for the manufacture of key thyroid hormones which determine the rate at which our bodies work.::Sources::Cow's Milk,iodised salt and seafood.

Lutein::Helps filter out harmful blue light, so helping to maintain healthy eyes.::Sources::Dark Green Leafy Vegetables,sweetcorn,egg yolk and peppers.

diseases and its symptoms-2

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:04:40 PDT

11.Dandruff
Dandruff is believed to be associated with an overgrowth of a fungus commonly found on the skin and scalp, called Pityrosporum ovale.
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12.Fever Yellow
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection, transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions. It has both an urban cycle and a jungle cycle that relies on monkeys as carriers ('sylvatic cycle').The virus is introduced into the bloodstream via the saliva of the mosquito as it bites. The virus can then be transported around the body and reproduce itself in a variety of the body's cells, usually the liver, kidneys and blood vessels. In serious cases, these cells may become damaged themselves.
What are the symptoms of the disease?
The incubation period from infection to developing yellow fever is 3 to 16 days.
Mortality ranges from 5 per cent to 40 per cent. Some people do not develop a serious form of the disease. They may have no symptoms at all or just a mild influenza-like illness. In the actual full-blown disease there is: high fever generalised symptoms like violent headache, muscular pain, upset stomach and loss of fluid. The fever dies down after three to four days and the general condition improves. However, in about 15 per cent of cases the fever returns within 24 hours and a dangerous situation develops.
The danger signals :Various systems in the body are affected during this phase. Anaemia (lack of red blood cells) develops as well as liver inflammation, hepatitis and jaundice. The kidneys are also affected and bleeding from the mouth, nose and stomach may occur, which leads to blood in vomit and faeces.
The majority of patients who experience bleeding die in a short space of time.
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13.Gastro-oesophageal
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a condition where the lower oesophageal sphincter (the muscular ring at the lower end of the oesophagus) is abnormally relaxed and allows the stomach's acidic contents to flow back or 'reflux' into the gullet (oesophagus). It can also cause heartburn. A painful or burning sensation in the upper abdomen or chest, sometimes radiating to the back (heartburn). The acid reflux may reach the pharynx (throat) and mouth. It is sour and may burn. A small number of patients have difficulties breathing and suffer from hoarseness because the refluxed fluid irritates the larynx and respiratory tract. Excess belching is common.
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14.What is a headache?
Headaches involve mild to severe pain in one or more parts of the head as well as the back of the neck. There are many different types of headache patterns and a variety of causes. While painful and annoying, the majority of headaches do not indicate a serious disorder and, in non-chronic cases, may be relieved by medicines and/or changes in lifestyle.
Headaches? There is no single cause of headaches. A number of causes have been identified which fall into two general categories.
Tension headache This type of headache results from contraction of head and neck muscles. It is the most common form of headache and accounts for 70 per cent of headaches. It can occur in people of either sex and at any age but it is most common in adults and adolescents.
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15.High Blood Pressure
The heart is a pump designed to force blood through our body. Blood is pumped from the heart through the arteries out to our muscles and organs. Pumps work by generating pressure. Put simply, too much pressure puts a strain on the arteries and on the heart itself. This can cause an artery to rupture or the heart to fail under the strain - in the worst case stopping altogether.
Blood pressure depends on a combination of two factors:
how forcefully the heart pumps blood around the body how narrowed or relaxed your arteries are. Hypertension occurs when blood is forced through the arteries at an increased pressure.Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. An example of this could be 'the blood pressure is 120 over 80', which is written as '120/80mmHg'.
The first figure is the systolic blood pressure - the maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts (beats) and pushes blood out into the body. The second figure is the diastolic blood pressure. This is the minimum pressure in the arteries between beats when the heart relaxes to fill with blood. Because the height of a mercury column is used in blood pressure gauges, standard blood pressure readings are always written as so many 'millimetres of mercury', which is abbreviated to 'mmHg'. The systolic pressure is always listed first, then the diastolic pressure. A typical normal blood pressure reading would be 120/80 mmHg.
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16.Hypothyroidism?
The thyroid gland, located in the lower front of the neck, produces hormones that are extremely important for the regulation of the body's metabolism.
When the thyroid gland is unable to produce sufficient amounts of these hormones - thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3) - then a large number of problems arise in all of the body's systems due to the decrease in the body's metabolism.
Hypothyroidism is more common among elderly people, especially women, and affects 1.5 to 2 per cent of people over the age of 60 years. However, the condition also occurs in younger patients.
Typical symptoms of decreased metabolism are:
decreased tolerance of cold environments depression and lethargy weight gain constipation dry, rough skin coarsening of the facial features and a deep voice thin, dry hair poor memory - among the elderly this may be the only symptom of decreased metabolism in severe cases, dementia.
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17.Pneumonia?
Pneumonia means that there is an infection or inflammation in the lung tissue. It can be caused by a lot of different micro-organisms - viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites that are too small to see - but it can also be caused by corrosive chemicals breathed into the stomach or toxic gases from a fire. Pneumonia is still a common disease. Many people die from it every year, most commonly women and people over the age of 70. The overall death rate due to pneumonia is currently 5 per cent.
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18.Nappy Rash
Nappy rash is very common - most babies will get it at some point. It is not usually a 'disease', but just an irritation of the skin. A wet or dirty nappy that has been left touching the skin for too long is the most common cause of nappy rash. This is especially true of children with diarrhoea. Human waste products can turn into ammonia if the nappy isn't changed for a long time. Waste products eat into the baby's skin, which can then start to sting.
A fungal infection due to dampness under the nappy also causes nappy rash. Everybody has fungi on their skin, but it only grows when conditions are right. This has nothing to do with bad hygiene. It is caused by dampness or changes in the skin conditions. A fungal infection can be quite unpleasant for the baby because it can sting the skin - especially when the baby wets or dirties its nappy.
The baby can also get a bacterial infection in the area where the nappy is. This can happen if there has been a small scratch on your baby's skin or if their skin has been weakened by a sustained rash, allowing bacteria to grow easily. The baby's skin will then be red, warm and swollen, and the baby may also get a fever. If your baby has these symptoms, you need to contact your doctor.
Other skin conditions, such as infantile eczema, will exacerbate your child's nappy rash. Untreated, the baby's skin falls off in big flakes, and pus-filled blisters may develop; the nappy dermatitis is also likely to spread beyond the nappy region.
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19.What is tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the tonsils. There are two tonsils, situated on either side of the back of the throat and they form part of the body's immune system. They, like the rest of the immune system, contain special cells to trap and kill bacteria and viruses travelling through the body. When the main site of infection is within the tonsils they swell, become red and inflamed and may show a surface coating of white spots.
Tonsillitis is extremely common in children and young people but it can occur at any age. The characteristics of the disease are pain in the throat and trouble swallowing.
Tonsillitis is usually a self-limiting condition, ie it gets better without treatment, and generally there are no complications. Whether due to viruses or bacteria, the infection is spread from person to person by airborne droplets, hand contact or kissing.
Symptoms: Pain in the throat (sometimes severe) that may last more than 48 hours and be associated with difficulty in swallowing. The pain may spread to the ears. The throat is reddened, the tonsils are swollen and may be coated or have white spots on them. Possibly a high temperature. Swollen lymph glands under the jaw and in the neck. Headache. Loss of voice or changes in the voice.
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20.What is toothache?
The most common cause of toothache, or pain in the region of the jaws and face, is pulpitis - inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. The short, sharp pains usually occur in response to hot, cold or sweet stimuli.
If left untreated, the pulp dies and becomes infected, leading to the formation of a dental abscess. The pain from a dental abscess tends to be in response to pressure on the tooth, and is throbbing and continuous.
What causes toothache? :Dental decay. A fracture of the tooth. A cracked tooth. This may be invisible and so can be difficult to diagnose. Irritation of the pulp following dental treatment. Regardless of how well it is done, dental treatment and the materials used to fill the tooth can sometimes cause pain later. An exposed tooth root, which can occur if the gums recede or are damaged by over-vigorous brushing.
The following problems can also cause symptoms similar to toothache, even though the teeth themselves may be free of disease:
an abscess in the gum (lateral periodontal abscess). ulceration of the gums (acute ulcerative gingivitis). ulceration of the soft tissues can sometimes be mistaken for toothache. inflammation of the gum around a tooth which is in the process of growing/breaking through (pericoronitis). inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) can be mistaken for toothache in the upper jaw.
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21.What is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. First and foremost, tuberculosis is a disease of the lungs. However, the infection can spread via blood from the lungs to all organs in the body. This means that you can develop tuberculosis in the pleura (the covering of the lungs), in the bones, the urinary tract and sexual organs, the intestines and even in the skin.
Lymph nodes in the lung root and on the throat can also get infected.
Tuberculous meningitis is sometimes seen in newly infected children. This form of the disease is a life-threatening condition. After the tuberculosis bacteria have been inhaled they reach the lungs and, within approximately six weeks, a small infection appears that rarely gives any symptoms. This is called a primary infection.
After this, the bacteria can then spread through the blood. If you have a healthy immune system, in most cases the infection will remain dormant without doing any obvious harm. Months or even years later, however, the disease can become reactivated in different organs if the immune system is weakened. The lungs are the favourite place for the illness to strike.Typical signs of tuberculosis are:
chronic or persistent cough and sputum production. If the disease is at an advanced stage the sputum will contain blood. fatigue. lack of appetite. weight loss. fever. night sweats.
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22.What is typhoid fever?
Typhoid fever is an infectious feverish disease with severe symptoms in the digestive system in the second phase of the illness. Classic typhoid fever is a serious disease. It can be life-threatening, but antibiotics are an effective treatment. The disease lasts several weeks and convalescence takes some time. Typhoid fever is caused by an infection with the bacterium Salmonella typhi, which is only found in humans and may lead to serious illness.
When the bacterium passes down to the bowel, it penetrates through the intestinal mucosa (lining) to the underlying tissue. If the immune system is unable to stop the infection here, the bacterium will multiply and then spread to the bloodstream, after which the first signs of disease are observed in the form of fever. The bacterium penetrates further to the bone marrow, liver and bile ducts, from which bacteria are excreted into the bowel contents.
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24.Varicose veins
What is the difference between veins and arteries?
The heart pumps blood through the arteries to all parts of the body - the vital organs, the head, arms and legs. The blood is then spread through tiny vessels called capillaries which form a network . Later it is returned in increasingly large vessels - veins - which complete the circulation of blood back to the heart. The arteries are rather thick and elastic and their size constantly changes due to the fluctuating pressure which varies with the heartbeat. The veins, on the other hand, have very thin walls and have no elastic fibres. They are therefore unable to contract and push the bloodflow onwards. The veins are completely dependent on the functions of the surrounding muscles and the valves inside the veins helping the blood to flow in the right direction towards the heart.Varicose veins are permanently dilated (widened) and twisted veins. Although this can occur in any part of the body, it usually develops in the legs. Veins contain one-way valves every few inches to help the blood return to the heart against gravity. If these valves leak, then the increased pressure prevents the blood from draining properly. The valves may leak and fail because of previous vein disease, eg thrombophlebitis, pressure on the veins in the pelvis from pregnancy or other causes of raised pressure within the abdomen. Varicose veins come on with advancing age and are often no great inconvenience apart from being unsightly.

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Shetty's Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:39:30 PDT

SHILPA'S YOGA-PART 4

PART-5

PRANAYAMA

Shilpa's Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:44:09 PDT

SHILPA'S YOGA

PART-2

PART-3

Watch..Remaining Parts

Miss India-2008

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Pantaloon Femina Miss India-2008[Introduction]

Introduction-2

Final-5

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Britain's Got Talent-Nice Video

yoga postures

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:20:34 PST

Vajrasana



Suptavajrasana	Sarvangasana
Matsyasana

Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (ms-cook) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:45:37 PDT

Vajrasana:-[POSTURES]
Vajra means diamond. Figuratively Vajra signifies strength and vigour. By the practice of this Asana the Vajra Nadi which runs through the ankle is toned and strengthened. In a more comprehensive way Vajrasan practice strengthens the entire psycho-physiological system.Sthiti: Sit erect with legs stretched hells together, palms pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks. --->Fold the right leg at the knee and place the heel under the right buttock--->Fold the left leg at the knee and place the heel under the left buttock. Knees must beb together and rest the palms on the upper thighs. Sit erect in a relaxed state.---->Gently unfold the left leg and keep it straight as in Ekam position.--->Gently unfold the right leg and return to Sthithi.
Sasankasana:-[POSTURES]
The Rabbit or The Crescent Moon Posture. Sasanka mean Crescent Moon. It is also believed that originally the name was Sasaka(Rabbit)Asana(Posture).In the final position of the asana the body resembles a Crescent Moon or Rabbit.Sthiti:-Sit erect with legs stretched, heels together, palms pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks.-->Slowly bend the right leg, and keep the heel tight under the buttocks.-->Bring the left leg under the left buttock, Keep the knees close to each other, spine erect, the head, shoulders and buttocks in a vertical line . Rest the palms on the upper part of the thighs or covering the knees.--->Catch the right writstz with the palm behind the back-->Bend forward from the waist; rest the forehead on the floor in front of the knees.(Exhale)--->Slowly raise the head and chest up.(inhale)-->Release the hands and keep the palms on the thighs.-->Unfold the left leg and keep it straight-->Unfold the right leg and keep it straight
Dhanurasana:-[POSTURES]
Dhanuh means bow, in the final position of the posture, the body looks like a bow. sthiti:Lie down on the prone with the hand above the head keeping straight alongside the head resting the palms on the ground, touching the chin on the floor, and legs together soles facing up. Keep the body from toes to head in a straight line.-->Fold the knees and hold the respective feet.-->Raise the head, chest and also thighs by tugging the hands and legs, so that the spine is arched backwards like a bow. Look up.-->Return to position no.1-->Return to sthiti.
Bhujangasana:-[POSTURES]
Bhujanga means Serpent. In the final position of the posture,the body looks like a serpent when it raises its hood.Sthiti:Lie down on the prone with the hand above the head keeping straight alonside the head resting the palms on the ground,touching the chin on the floor, and legs together soles facing up. Keep the body from toes to head in a straight line.-->Bend both the elbows and place the palms on the floor by the side of the last rib bone.-->Slowly lift the head and then raise the chest. Feel the weight of the body at the lumbar region.-->Bring the chest and head down, touching the floor with the chin-->Release the hands and place them above the head region on the floor. come back to sthiti.
Matsyasana:[POSTURES]
Matsya means fish. In the final position of the posture it looks like a fish. Those who master this posture can float for a long time in water like a fish.Sthiti:-Lie down on the supine keeping the legs together and hands above the head region ie; from toes to head the entire body in a straight line.-->Bend the right leg and keep the right foot on the left thigh.-->Bend the left leg then keep the left foot on the right thigh; thus assuming Padmasana.-->Place the palms on the floor above the shoulders, on either side of the haead,fingers pointing to the shoulders.-->Then press the palms on the floor,lift the head and chest off the floor.Keep the centre of the crown of the haed on the floor by bending the dorsal and cervical spine backwards.Remove the hand and hook the big toes with the index fingers.-->Release the palms then and place them on the floor above the shoulders ie; position no.3.-->Press the palms and remove the centre of the crown of the head on the floor, then keep it properly on the floor.-->Unfold the left leg-->Unfold the right leg; come back to the sthiti.
Sarvangasana:[POSTURES]
By the practice of this asana, the health of all parts of the Body is maintained. This is acieved by toning and balancing the functioning of the Thyroid.Sthiti:-Lie down on the supine keeping the legs together and stretch the hands straight above the head rigion ie; from toes to head, the entire body in a straight line.-->Raise both the legs together up to 45 degrees from the ground.-->Further raise the legs up to 90 degrees and place the hands by the side of the body.-->Raise further,the buttocks and the trunk taking the support of the arms and the elbows by firmly placing the elbows on the ground and support the back with both the palms. Keep the legs parallel to the ground.-->Keep the trunk and legs in a straight line by supporting the trunk on the shoulders.Keep the head on the floor.
Salabhasana:-[POSTURES]
Salabha is a name of th einsect called Locust. IN the final position it looks like a locust.
Sthiti:Lie down on the prone with the hands above the head keeping straight alongside the head resting the palms on the ground, touching the chin on the floor, and legs together, soles facing up. Keep the body from toes to head in a straight line-->Make the fists and place it under the root of the thigh.-->Raise both the legs together up from the waist.-->Return to position no.1-->Return to Sthiti.
Padmasana:-[POSTURES]
Padma is the lotus. Lotus flower is the symbol of purity, summetry and balance. Practice of Padmasana instills these qualities in the practioneras body-mind system.Sthiti:Sit erect with legs stretched heels together, palms pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks.-->Fold the right leg at the knee and place the right heel at the root of the left thigh.-->Fold the left leg at the knee and place the left heel at the root of the right thigh. Place your palms on the knees, facing upwards. Join the tips of the thumb and the fore finger, keeping the other fingers straight. Sit erect in a relaxed mood.-->Unfold the left leg and return to Ekam-->Unfold the right leg and return to Sthiti position.
Makarasana:-[POSTURES]Makara means Crocodile. In the final position of the posture, it looks like a crocodile.-->Lie down on the prone with the hands above the head keeping straight alongside the head resting the palms on the ground, touching the chin on the floor, and legs together soles facing up. Keep the body from toes to head in a straight line.-->Keep the legs apart; heels facing each other, toes facing outwards.-->Fold the right hand and place the right palm on the left shoulder. Then similarly keep the left palm on the right shoulder. Keep the chin on the point where the two arms cross.(Rest and relax in this posture)-->Remove the left palm and unfold the left hand, similarly the right palm and hand and come back to position no.1.-->Bring the legs together, come back to the sthiti.
Vakrasana:-Vakra means twist. In the final position of the posture, the body will be in a twisted position.Sthiti:Sit with legs stretched, heels together, palms presssing on the floor by the side of the buttocks.--->Bend the right leg at the knee and place the right foot by the side of the left knee-->Twist the body towards the right side and take the left hand over the right knee and catch the right big toe. Place the right hand behind the trunk and keep the right palm on the floor and look towards the right side-->Release the left hand (unfold the left hand)and keep it by the left side on the floor-->Unfold the right leg and keep it by the side of the left leg
Suptavajrasana:-[POSTURES]
Supta means reclined/dormant. IN the final position of the posture, the back rests on the floor, while keeping the feet under the buttocks as in Vajrasana. Sthiti:-Sit erect with legs stretched, heels together, palms pressing on the floor by the side of the buttocks.-->Fold the right leg at the knee and place the heel under the right buttock.-->Fold the left leg at the knee and place the heel under the left buttock. Knees must be together and rest the palms on the upper thighs.-->Slowly recline backwards keeping the entire body weight on the right elbow and then on the elbow.-->Lie on the back by crossing the hand over the head.-->Release the hands and keep them along the side of the body. Return to position no.3.-->with the support of the elbows slowly come back to Vajrasana position.(Return to position No.2)-->Unfold the left leg and keep it straight.-->Unfold the right leg and keep it straight.-->return to sthiti
SAVASANA:[POSTURES]
Sava Means Corpse. The final position of the body resembles a corpse. This Asana also signifies that one should be dead to all the external and internal stimulations without any response like a corpseSthiti: Lie down on the floor like a dead body. Spread your feet apart and hands apart from the body. Adjust the parts of the body in their most comfortable positions, whic may differ for different practitioners. The aim of the practice of the Asana is to systematically relax all the body parts and internal organs. In an advanced state of practice one can even the mental tensions and stresses.
PRANAYAMA:
Sit erect in Vajrasana. Exhale. Inhale completely, slowly and continuously. This is called Puraka. The abdomen is made to bulge continuously with the air entering especially into the lower sections of the lungs. Before exhaling stop the breath for a second. While exhaling the abdomen is drawn inwards continuously and slowly. Before the breath is reversed, stop the breath for a second and inhale. Repeat the breathing cycle. There should be no jerks in the whole process. It should be smooth, continuous and relaxing.
Madhyama(Thoracic breathing):-In this sectional breathingn performed while sitting erect in Vajrasana, inhalation and exhalation are performed by expanding and contracting the chest only. Air flows through both nostrils, slowly and conntinuously. The abdomen is controlled to avoid its bulging. The middle lobes are opened up fully by this type of breathing
Bhastrika Pranayama:-Sit comfortably in an erect spine position.-->Perform deep and long inhalations and exhalations continuously.-->During the practice emphasize more on the thorax activity.-->The speed of breathing is 120 stokes as in Kapalabhati.-->after 10-15 strokes halt the practice and enjoy the Kevala Kumbhaka(automatic suspension of breathing)by being silent. continue after a minute. Repeat 3 rounds.

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