...op can be even more debilitating. Problems with speech, and swallowing, cause an inability to communicate. Fatigue and depression are present in nearly half of Parkinson's cases. Parkinson's disease affects distal muscles first (muscles farthest from the body, like hands and feet). As the disease progresses, proximal, or the muscles closer to the trunk of the body, become affected.

This disease often is attributed to having no cause. Some factors can play a role, such as head trauma, drug use, toxins, or genetic predisposition. While there are several pharmaceuticals on the market, some of them seem to become counter-productive, but there are new and encouraging developm...more

yoga Techniques

...yoga is considered the most effective way to stay fit and healthy or to get healthy again. A major advantage of yoga is that you can practise it any time of the day and anywhere you wish.

yoga techniques are helpful in maintaining your muscles, your joints and even your glands and other inner organs.

The five yoga techniques include:

• 1. posture
• 2. Movement of Joints
• 3. Deep, controlled breathing
• 4. Relaxation
• 5. Meditation

Each technique has it's own role and function. Some techniques support each ot...more

yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do yoga Posture - Camel

...hallenging backbend, the Wheel (Chakrasana).

After completing the Camel posture, always release the lower back by going into the counter pose, the Childs pose (Shashankasana) and stay there for a while.

The Camel is very beneficial for the digestive and reproductive systems. It stretches the stomach and intestines. This difficult backward bend loosens up the vertebrae and stimulates the spinal nerves, relieving rounded shoulders.

It stretches the spine, back muscles, shoulders and arms. It improves flexibility of the spine and improves posture. It opens the throa...more

Using yoga To Improve Your health And Save Your Time

...g out the accumulated phlegm from the head and also toning abs. the posture of sitting in Vajrasan (kneeling by bending the feet outwards) aids in quick digestion too.

The ancient practice of grinding herbs by rolling the pestle in circular motion has been incorporated in Yoga, and is good for the shoulders and tummy. Simhasana or kneeling with the tongue protruding out is supposed to clear the throat of coughs. Kapalbhatti, which includes only deep exhalation, is supposed to clear the head of phlegm, thus preventing sinus.

Exercising to the tune of music in a gym may be good for your muscle, but Yoga can be truly exhilarating to the mind as well.

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Yoga And Hip Hop Music