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Friday, December 21, 2007

Yoga Postures

Classic Postures Sit/Easy Position - Sukhasana A starting position that helps focus awareness on breathing and the body; helps strengthen lower back and open the groin and hips. Sit cross-legged with hands on knees. Focus on your breath. Keep your spine straight and push the sit bones down into the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Tips For Health

Tips For Health For the Face: it is wise to wear antioxidant cream on your face. I have discovered that the easiest (and cheapest way is to use extra virgin olive oil. It is a natural antioxidant and the skin just drinks it up.) When reclining in the bound Cobbler pose (soles of feet together with a... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Did you know?

Did You Know? Yoga: Did You Know? The practice of yoga dates back more than five thousand years. Originating in India, it was first introduced in the United States in 1893 by the young Swami Vivekananda, who traveled the US giving talks and attracting many students. A Steady stream of Eastern gurus... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Porridge, teas and soup

Porridge, teas and soup.... Walnut and Sesame Porridge 15 gm walnut meat 6 gm black sesame 2 tablespoons honey 100 gm rice Place walnut meat and rice in a pot, boil in water, and then let simmer until mushy. Add toasted black sesame and honey. EFFECT: Nourishes the kidney and intestines, warms the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Mussels, Cabbage, congee and Porridge

Ginger Mussels 50 gm fresh mussels 25 gm ginger root 150 gm rice Clean and shell mussels. Slice ginger root into fine strips. Place mussels and rice in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Then add ginger, salt and sugar to taste, and let simmer for 40-50 minutes. This can be eatten for breakfast... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Juice, broth, porridge, and tonic...

Watermelon Lotus Root Juice 500 gm watermelon 500 gm fresh lotus root 50 gm sugar Dice lotus and watermelon, place in blender, mix and add sugar EFFECT: Cooling, thirst quenching, diuretic Honey Mung Bean Broth 50 gm mung beans 50 gm honey Boil ingredients with 6 cups of water in a small pot. Let... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Recipies

Glehnia Root White Lily Porrridge 50 gm Glehnia Root 50 gm White Lily bulb 100 gm rice Rock Sugar Place Glehnia Root in water and boil for 20 minutes. Extract the solids. Add White Lily and rice to the remaining broth and cook into porridge. Add sugar to taste. EFFECT: Moistens the lungs, nourishes... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Muscle Strain

Muscle Strain Muscle strain at one time has effected all of us, from the weekend athlete who over did a workout to a mother lifting up a heavy toddler. Here is some simple solutions to help you through this muscle strain. Rest, most muscle pain will go away by itself soon enough, so just rest it and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

A few potential remedies.....

Earache Earaches can be caused by mild infection or a change in altitude. Here are some ways to relieve the pain associated with this problem. Sooth the ear with the warm, not the hot setting, of a hairdryer. Now be careful and make sure it is on the warm setting. If you puncture a piece of garlic... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Allergies....

Allergies There are so many things that can cause Allergies, everything from food, to dust mites, pollen, mold, mildew, and blooming flowers. Here are some ideas that may help calm some symptoms of allergies or perhaps prevent them. If you can, and I know it looks rather silly, but wear a face mask... Sign in to see full entry.

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