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It Is Best to Do Your Dynamic Stretches Prior to Your Workout, Not After
Question from Thomas (in Maine): “I’m a runner and I find yoga really helps me recover quickly and prevent flare ups in my knees, but I’m not sure if I should do yoga before or after running. Does it matter?” … Continue reading
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How to Get Plenty of Beneficial Bacteria
There are 10x more bacteria cells in your body than human cells, which is enough to fill a half-gallon jug! (Bacteria cells are much smaller than human cells, but there are tons of them!) So this half-gallon jug of bugs … Continue reading
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Get Your Calcium the Natural Way
99% of your body’s calcium is stored in your bones and teeth. So people concerned with the health of their bones and teeth are concerned about getting enough calcium in their diet. Makes sense, but most people do get plenty … Continue reading
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The Physics of Yoga Strength
If you’ve ever seen a buffed up yoga teacher with giant biceps and bulging pecs, you can be sure he or she did not get that bodybuilder physique doing yoga poses. Here’s why: Yoga strength is functional strength, not for … Continue reading
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Your Biography Becomes Your Biology
I came across a quote the other day by author/speaker Carolyn Myss that really struck a chord. She says: “Your biography becomes your biology.” What you do, what you eat, how you live your life quickly becomes who you are … Continue reading
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Want Some Banana-Sesame Ice Cream?
Here’s a really killer recipe for banana-sesame ice cream. Banana-Sesame Ice Cream 4 frozen bananas 4 tablespoons raw tahini Handful of raisins 2 tablespoons ground sesame seeds The only hitch is, you need a good “masticating” juicer to make this. … Continue reading
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Muscle Soreness OK, but Not Joint Pain
If you’ve ever mowed the lawn before, you know how amazing grass is. You can stomp on it, cut it almost all the way down to its roots, abuse it, and it grows back stronger and stronger all the time. … Continue reading
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You Are What You Eat – Unfortunately
(Editor’s Note: If it’s true that you are what you eat, Americans may be in trouble.) According to the USDA, here’s a shortlist of the most-consumed foods in America (in no particular order): Milk Processed cheese White breads and flour … Continue reading
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Yoga for Weight Loss? A Big Fat Yes!
There are a couple of dreams propagated by late-night TV infomercials that really make me laugh. Here’s one: Sit on your butt, watch TV, strap a vibrating ab-thingy to your belly and get a six pack before summer. Here’s another: … Continue reading
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Physical Stress Is Good for You
Here’s a note from a student: “All this health stuff is great and all… but honestly, I feel like most people are so stressed out… and stress is the most toxic thing ever…” There’s a real truth to that, and … Continue reading
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