Reflexology or what is known as zone therapy is one of the alternative medicines that have been practiced over the years. It is the application of massage, squeezing or pushing parts of the feet, hands or abdomen with the goal of affecting other parts of the body. Remarkably, though it is classified as an alternative […]
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Do you like sports? Do you like to encourage, motivate, and drive people to their full potential? Are you a leader and do you enjoy being part of a “team”. A career in sports psychology just may be for you if you answered “yes” to any of the above questions. Being a sports psychologist involves
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Chakra, derived from the Sanskrit language, translates as \”wheel\” or \”disk\”. Chakras is the concept which refers to a wheel like object that, according to traditional Indian medicine, are believed to exist in the surface of the double man. This is the force center or energy from a point on the physical body. This study
Sports psychology is the science that deals with the mental and emotional aspects of physical performance. This means that athletic performance isn’t only about muscle strength or endurance but has also, something to do with the power of the mind over the body. Elite runners have taken advantage of this aspect of their sport for
Yoga refers to the traditional physical and mental disciplines which originated in India with the ultimate objective of uniting the body and mind through the use of medication, physical postures, breathing and exercise. Yoga is a discipline of stretching and toning the body through movements, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and specific diet recommendations. Likewise, it
Ask any golf player what they would most like to improve in playing better golf and you will get the same answer from all, if not most, of them. The most common answer would be their swing on the golfing turf. The mechanism of the golfing swing takes practice and positive thinking along with positive
The word Ayurveda is from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. It literally means “Knowledge of life”. The underlying concept in the practice of Ayurveda principles is that one is in charge of his own life and healing. Simply put, this concept offers a philosophy where prevention of needless agonies in life is in the hands
One of the martial arts that originated in China many centuries ago is Tai Chi. Because of its popularity, a lot of people are practicing it even in an open area. Further, it is also noted as a form of discipline, exercise and is thought to promote energy that comes from inside the body. It
Diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease are two distinct and separate conditions that affect the intestines of individuals. In the case of diverticulitis many physicians believe it can be result of a low fiber diet over a long period of time. Diverticula are small abnormal pouches that line the intestines and later become inflamed or infected,
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Diabetes is a disease that effects insulin production or usage. The hormone, insulin, is necessary to convert starches, sugars, and other food into much needed daily energy. Diabetes is a complicated disease and it is not completely understood how it develops. Genetics does appear to play a part in the role of the development of
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