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avoid the western diet at all costs

avoid the western diet at all costs

A major cause of poor health in the developed world, whether we like it or not, is the Western diet. Research studies all around the globe have shown that people who avoid this type of diet as a general rule also avoid its associated health risks. In the 1930s, a

focus on your diet, not the nutrients

focus on your diet, not the nutrients

If you really want to get in shape this year and/or improve your overall health, it’s best to avoid the “Western diet.” Numerous research studies have shown that people who avoid this type of diet as a general rule also avoid its associated health risks. Here’s why

exercise pays excellent dividends

exercise pays excellent dividends

According to a research study involving 17,000 Harvard alumni, it was reported that every hour you exercise adds another three hours to your life. That’s an amazing return on investment (ROI), right? It has been established that around 50% of overall health status is determined by our daily

pranayama - importance and benefits (2/2)

pranayama - importance and benefits (2/2)

A consistent practice of Pranayama makes our lungs stronger and improves our blood circulation enhancing our health and our life span. The exercises in respiration help us fill lungs to their maximum capacity. The rich oxidation that we get nourishes different parts of the body while the deep exhalation helps

pranayama - brief introduction (1/2)

pranayama - brief introduction (1/2)

Pranayama basically translates to the control or regulation of Prana (breath). In ancient Indian scriptures, Prana is referred to as the life force; without Prana, there is no life. All our biological functions are directly or indirectly related to our breath. Pranayama is akin to a purification process both for

the significance of slowing down your breathing rate

the significance of slowing down your breathing rate

It is said that nature determines our lifespan on the basis of the number of breaths we take. If we look at different animals, we can conclude that the life span of each of the animals depends on their respective respiratory rate. In his book Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa

the three gunas

the three gunas

According to the yogic philosophy, the entire creation is made up of five elements. And each of these five elements has three primary qualities (gunas). These are: * Sattva (clarity, harmony, righteous action), * Rajas (passion, activity, restlessness), and * Tamas (negativity, laziness, darkness). Everything in this creation, including us humans, is governed