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COMPLEXION LOTIONS/ SUNSCREEN LOTIONS FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
Posted on
Friday, November 30, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
COMPLEXION LOTIONS/ SUNSCREEN LOTIONS FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
Since much importance is attached to the fair complexion in our society every woman wants to look fair and charming. Complexion lotions not only improve the colour of your skin but also protect it from the harmful effects of the sun by providing a screen between skin and the sunrays. Therefore they are generally known as sunscreen lotions. We give below a few complexion lotions which you can make yourself at home. Try one of these to look prettier than before.
Lime Complexion Lotion
Lime flowers 25 gm
Distilled water 250 ml
Sodium benzoate V4 tsp
Put the lime flowers in boiling water for an hour. Strain and let the mixture cool. Add sodium benzoate to it. This is a very good complexion lotion and for better results add equal part of rose water to it. Keep it under refrigeration and use it with the help of cotton buds.
Lavender Complexion Lotion
Borax powder 1 Tsp
Rose water 1 Cup
Olive oil 2 Tbsp
Lavender extract 1/2 Cup
Mix borax powder in rose water and add boiling oil to the mixture. Keep stirring, when cool add lavender extract too. It can be kept under refrigeration for more than 2 months.
Almond Complexion Lotion
Almond oil 1 tbsp
Cucumber/carrot juice 1 tsp
Glycerine 2 tsp
Liquid paraffin 1 tsp
Extract of cornflower 1 tsp
Heat the almond oil and paraffin together and add all the other ingredients to it. Shake it well, apply it and let it remain till it dries. Rinse off with cold water preceded by washing with lukewarm water. It leaves the skin looking fairer and smoother.
Sesame Complexion Lotion
Sesame oil 40 ml
Olive oil 10 ml
Almond oil 10 ml
Mix all the oils together and apply it on the face and neck. It is an exclusive tonic to protect the skin from scorching heat of sun and is a very effective measure to get rid of suntanning.
Brook Lime Complexion Lotion
Leaves/stems of brook lime 50 gm
Distilled water 500 ml
Sodium benzoate !/2 tsp
Witch Hazel Complexion Lotion
Borax powder Distilled water
Boil the water and put the brook lime leaves/stems in it. Leave it for an hour. Strain and let it cool. Now mix sodium benzoate in it. Apply it on the face and neck with cotton. It removes the spots and blackheads. It can be kept under refrigeration for more than 2 months.
15 gm 500 ml
Alcohol 1 cup
Witch hazel extract l/2 cup
Dissolve the borax powder in water over a low flame. Let it cool, then stir with rest of the ingredients. Pour the mixture into an airtight bottle and keep under refrigeration.
SKIN SOOTHING ROUTINE
Very often after the day's work you feel quite tired. Especially in summer when you go out, you sweat a lot, which causes a deficiency of essential salts in your body. This results in a feeling of tiredness and weariness in you. Apply one of the following preparations on your face and you will feel quite fresh.
Cucumber Skin Soothing Preparation
Cucumber Lemon
1 medium
V2
Feel and chop the cucumber and place the slices in a bowl. Squeeze the lemon over cucumber and let it stand for an hour. Then rub the cucumber slices all over the face avoiding the area encircling the eyes. Leave it so for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water. It is an extra luxurious preparation for oily skin.
Yoghurt Skin Soothing Preparation
Cucumber 1 small
Yoghurt 100 gm
Put the cucumber through a blender and mix it with the yoghurt. Apply the paste on the face and neck. Leave to dry and then wash off with cold water. This is a good preparation for normal and sensitive skin.
Witch Hazel Skin Soothing Preparation
Cucumber 1 small
Honey 1 tsp
Witch hazel extract 1 tsp
Grind the cucumber and mix honey and witch hazel to the pulp of cucumber. Apply on the face and neck, and leave it on for 20 minutes. When dry wash off with cold water. This gives a fabulous touch to the dry skin.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 12:33 PM
SARVANGAASANA
Posted on
Monday, November 26, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
SARVANGAASANA
(The Shoulder Stand Posture)
Assume a lying down position on the seat with the back to the ground.
Slowly raise the legs with slow, gradual and constant inhalation. (Preparatory Posture - Picture 20)
(The Shoulder Stand Posture)
Assume a lying down position on the seat with the back to the ground.
Slowly raise the legs with slow, gradual and constant inhalation. (Preparatory Posture - Picture 20)
The legs must be in a straight line with the trunk and the hips.
Support the back on the sides with your hands.
Start exhaling and raise legs upwards towards the sky.
The trunks and legs should extend straight upwards with the neck forming a right angle, the chest pressing against the chin. (Final Posture - Picture 21)
Avoid jerking and do this Asana very gracefully. The whole weight of the body should be thrown on the shoulders. Remain in this posture for as long as possible, breathing normally. As in Sirsha Asana, you may do Padma Sarvanga Asana. (Picture 22)
After tliis, exhale and gradually bring down your legs. Release the hands, lie flat
Synchronisation of Breath
As explained in the above example.
Benefits
Improves flow of blood to the brain.
Stimulates the thyroid gland and keeps it in healthy condition, which results in
healthy functioning of all organs of the body.
Tones up the nervous and reproductive systems.
Adjusts improper body growth.
Brings relief from congestion in the abdominal and pelvic regions.
Helps cure ailments like constipation, dyspepsia, headache, etc.
Keeps the vertebral column in an elastic and pliable condition.
Averts calcification of body parts and thereby youth is preserved for longer time.
Improves functioning of chords and thereby improves the voice of singers.
Aids in awakening Kundalini Shakti.
All parts of the body are exercised, energised and activated.
Removes respiratory defects in the lungs through internal activation.
Gives asthma patients relief.
Energises all sex glands and thereby improves sexual activity in both males and
females.
Ensures great relief from functional disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
a Cures appendicitis, gastrointestinal disorders and varicose veins.
The face receives extra supply of blood, especially over the forehead and the scalp and thereby helps prevent lines and wrinkles in the face. This preserves the youthful look in both men and women.
This Asana has medicinal value for curing impotence, frigidity, lack of sexual power and various other defects of the sexual organs.
The heart gets rest as long as you remain in this Asana. This insures one against all heart troubles.
For women, this Asana banishes the ever-present menace of irritation and catarrh of the uterus.
Improves mental faculty considerably.
Activate the Subconscious Mind
This is one of the best Asanas conferring many benefits on practitioners. However, this is particularly designed to stimulate the thyroid gland and activate the vocal chords.
Since the thyroid gland is responsible for healthy functioning of all organs in the body, it is possible to maintain perfect health throughout one's life by consistent practise of this Asana. Therefore, while doing this Asana, one may suggest the following to activate the subconscious mind:
"My general health is improving to a great extent by doing this Asana."
As this Asana also activates the functioning of the vocal chords, orators, teachers and singers may suggest that their voice has improved considerably by doing this Asana.
Suitability
Suitable for all practitioners.
Precautions
This Asana should not be attempted by persons suffering from high blood pressure, heart ailments, enlarged thyroid, liver or spleen problems.
The Importance
This is a good substitute for Sirsha Asana. Those who are not able to perform Sirsha Asana can very well do this and derive the same benefits of Sirsha Asana. If Sirsha Asana is not done properly the practitioner may have some adverse effect on his health, whereas Sarvanga Asana can easily be done by anybody without any harmful effects. This Asana is particularly good for persons who are taking up Yoga after the age of 40.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 9:08 AM
Reward of Prosperity and Change of Lifestyle
Posted on
Sunday, November 25, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Reward of Prosperity and Change of Lifestyle
In the developed countries people enjoy the fruits of develop¬ment and technological advancement. For almost all routine chores, mechanisation is available to them because of their affluence. This leads to their gelling minimum physical exercise. This is the first step towards obesity.
Sometime back, there was a report in the newspapers that in one of the advanced countries, mini-cars were being used for going about within their expansive offices and work areas. In many homes three to four conneclions of telephones, intercoms, re¬mote controls etc., restrict even the bare minimum movement of even young chil¬dren. Time and labour saving devices have denied us good health and a trim body.
Refrigerator — The culprit
Refrigerator was invented for utility pur¬pose. If vegetables, dairy products or medicines are stored and preserved, it would certainly be considered a neces¬sity rather than a luxury. But what we find generally is that a fridge is converted into a store-house for all sorts of left-overs of cooked food items, cold drinks, and ice¬creams. While refrigeration destroys the nutritional value of cooked food, soft drinks, ice-creams, cakes, puddings and [he like, it often results in many avoidable maladies, obesity being one of them. Storing food items gives an easy access to them and encourages frequent eating habits.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 9:05 AM
TIPS FOR SKIN CARE
Posted on
Friday, November 23, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
TIPS FOR SKIN CARE
If you have the proper knowledge about your skin you can take its proper care and keep it free from problems. On the one hand, to keep the skin intact, healthy and glowing, we ought to take good diet to provide the vitamins required fey our skin; on the other hand, to deal with the harmful effects of atmosphere we have to take the help of external applications known as cosmetics. Cosmetics claim to do everything from ensuring safe tanning to reversing the ageing process.
Avoid too much of sweets, fried foods, alcohols and cakes because they cause blemishes and blotchiness on the skins surface.
Eat one seasonal fruit in the morning, preferably before eating anything else. Also eat vegetables, especially raw ones.
Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water everyday.
Avoid the sun. If you have to go out either cover your head with a chunni or take an umbrella. Also apply sunscreen lotion (refer page 8).
Avoid smoking, specially passive smoking, that is, inhaling the air polluted by somebody's smoking.
Use bathing oil to soften your skin. For making your own bathing oil take 1 cup each of palm, almond and olive oils and half cup of wheatgerrn oil. Mix them well and keep it in a bottle in the dark. Take a little of it and massage into the whole body before bathing or swimming.
• Try to keep your bathroom warm so that the increase in temperature
will encourage the skin pores to open. Bathrooms can be kept warm
by installing a heater at a place where it is out of the hazards of
causing electric shocks.
• Use a body brush to break down the more fleshy skin tissues of the
body.
• A bath brush and a pumice stone help to soften hard skin often found
on the feet, knees and elbows.
• Cleanse your skin, once in the morning and again in the evening
before going to sleep, with products suiting your skin type (refer page
12).
• Use face mask suiting your skin type (refer page 12) atleast once a
week.
• Massage your body (take someone's help) atleast once a month.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 1:28 AM
SIRSHA ASANA
Posted on
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
SIRSHA ASANA (The Headstand Posture)
Technique
Sirsha Amna (Second Posture)
• Assume the position of Vajra Asana. (Refer to Picture 40)
• Bring the head down and place it on the ground.
• Interlock the hands and keep them on the backside of your head. (Preparatory
Posture: Picture 14)
• Slowly raise your legs together and stretch them straight on the ground as much
as possible. (Second Posture: Picture 15)
• This is a preparatory posture for Sirsha Asana.
• The distance between the elbows should be equal to the distance between the
head and elbow of each arm.
• Palms should support the back portion of the head.
• Hands should not support the weight of the body throughout the Asana.
• After assuming the preparatory position slowly bend the knees and raise them
upwards.
• The weight of the body is borne by the head supported by the interlocked hands
behind and the forearms in the front.
• In the final posture the body should be perfectly straight and exactly vertical.
(Final Posture: Picture 16)
• The most important point to be remembered in the final posture is that neither
the forehead nor the back of the head should rest on the ground but only the
crown of the head.
• In the initial stages, beginners should try to do this Asana with the help of a
friend. In the absence of anybody, practise this Asana against the corner of a wall
so as to prevent falling down.
• The duration of stay in the final posture differs from person to person, depend¬
ing upon experience and the purpose for which Yogic practices are being
undertaken.
• Beginners may stay in the final posture for about 15 to 30 seconds.
• The duration may be extended gradually.
• While raising the body or staying in the final posture the eyes should never
become bloodshot. If they do, the posture is presumed to be faulty.
« An advanced way of doing this Asana is to bring both the legs down and form the Padma Asana. This is called Padma Sirsha Asana. (Picture 17)
Synchronisation of Breath
Breathe in while lifting the legs up. Maintain normal breathing in the final posture.
How to End
The termination of Sirsha Asana must be slow and gentle. Both legs should be brought down simultaneously with the Padma Asana posture. (Picture 18)
On termination of this posture, maintain the kneeling position with the head on the floor for at least 30 seconds.
As a sort of counter-pose of this Asana, do Tada Asana for five rounds. This is performed as follows:
TADA ASANA
• Stand erect, interlocking the hands.
* Inhale deeply and simultaneously raise both the heels and the
interlocked hands.
* Be in the posture with inner retention for a few seconds. (Picture 19)
• Then bring down the raised heels and your hands. Exhale. This is
one round of Tada Asana.
This is to be done to ensure proper functioning of the body, particularly blood circulation, which should readjust to normal conditions.
After completing Tada Asana, do Shava Asana without fail. (Picture 13)
Benefits
By the action of gravity, the brain receives a richer supply of blood at a somewhat increased pressure. This results in dilation of capillaries and also opens capillar¬ies that are blocked.
Due to increased amount of blood to the brain, the brain cells are abundantly nourished and rejuvenated.
Because of the strong flushing action of the blood, the accumulated toxins and waste material are also effectively removed from the brain. This assists in the break-up of cholesterol deposits, which tend to build up on the linings of blood vessels. These deposits are closely related to the occurrence of a blood clot (coronary thrombosis).
Improves and maintains good physical and mental health. Q Affects the body's entire psycho-physiological mechanism. Produces an immedi¬ate and powerful sedation of the nervous system.
Psychic powers like clairvoyance, telepathy etc. are developed if this Asana is performed for a long duration over a considerable number of years
Stagnant or sluggish blood in the abdomen, lungs, and sexual organs is replaced by a good flow of purified blood, which thereby eliminates fatigue caused in these areas.
Functions of the liver and other digestive organs are activated by decongestion, which thereby improves digestive powers through increased blood supply.
Urinary problems are eliminated as the kidneys and large intestine are decon-gested and receive an enhanced blood supply.
As one grows older, the sex glands are liable to accumulate stagnant blood that brings about loss in functional efficiency. Consistent practise of this Asana activates the sex glands and improves performance of sexual activities.
Increases blood .low to the eyes and ears and improves their functioning.
Minor facial wrinkles are eliminated, thereby enabling one to maintain a youthful look.
Regular practise of this Asana over a long period averts the appearance of grey hair.
Downward displacement of abdominal organs (visceroptosis) is adjusted, as there is an upward movement of the diaphragm during this Asana. Abdominal organs like the stomach, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, liver etc. are massaged.
Ensures tranquillity and serenity of mind.
Cures psychosomatic diseases.
Cures other diseases like headache, mild asthma, bad hearing, constipation, dyspepsia, enlarged liver, varicose veins, prolapses of sexual organs, diabetes, arthritis etc.
Female problems during menstruation and menopause and some sexual disor¬ders are remedied.
Persons suffering from insomnia, defective memory and loss of vitality can derive maximum benefit from this Asana. They will become fountains of energy.
Provides resistance power to the lungs for any climatic conditions.
The practitioner is practically relieved from cold, coughs, tonsillitis and bad breath.
Keeps the body warm.
Improves haemoglobin content of the blood.
A regular practitioner gains balance of mind, acquires a sense of self-reliance and improves courage to face untoward situations in life.
Makes the neck, abdominal walls and thighs powerful. The chest is fully expanded.
Revitalises all bodily systems by increasing blood flow to the brain and pituitary gland, which is responsible for rectifying many forms of nervous and glandular disorders.
One of the best Asanas to sublimate sexual energies and help awaken Kundalini Shakti.
Activate the Subconscious Mind
This Asana is considered the King of all Asanas and this is amply proved from the innumerable benefits it confers on the practitioner.
Since this has tremendous therapeutic effects to cure several diseases, patients can conveniently practise this Asana to cure their diseases. They should suggest to themselves as follows while in the final posture:
"I am being cured of my disease."
This is one of the best Asanas to improve memory and intelligence. Therefore, youngsters may use this autosuggestion:
"This Asana improves my memory and intelligence."
In the same manner, the principle of activating the subconscious mind could be applied on the basis of the needs of the individual practitioner.
Precautions
This Asana has to be performed very carefully; otherwise, the practitioner may fall and hurt his body. This should never be attempted without the proper guidance of an expert.
Persons suffering from high blood pressure and heart ailments should not perform this Asana.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 8:00 PM
Obesity An obstacle
Posted on
Sunday, November 18, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Obesity An obstacle
Obese persons are referred to as "flesh mountains" or "road rollers". They are often ridiculed and even scorned at. Those who know that obese people lack good health would, however, pity such persons,
A true incident which rook place in a small village, describes how obesity prevented a mother from .saving her child from getting crushed under a speeding truck. The child was playing near the road leading to the highway, when the mother noticed a speeding truck heading directly towards the child, in its attempt to avoid other oncoming traffic. Terrified at the prospect of the child getting crushed, she rushed to save the child but her huge body slowed down her reflexes and movements. She reached the child when it was too late.
It is a common sight to see a stout person boarding an overcrowded bus puffing and panting, making his way through the crowd causing untold discomfort to the other passengers. Some may be bold to remark about the poverty in the country where some people do not get even two square meals a day, whereas some eat themselves to bursting point. Some others offer unso¬licited advice to the conductor to charge the stout man for two persons in view of his bulk.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 11:49 AM
Herbal Beauty Introduction
Posted on
Saturday, November 17, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Woman can be beautiful irrespective of her physical attributes, provided she maintains her health
Ensures nourishment to the different body parts, viz. hair, skin and tissues etc. Nature has given us a wide variety of products and these are of immense value as far as the nourishment of our body is concerned.
Although many synthetic cosmetics are available to the Indian women these products are considered out of fashion. But women still buy such cosmetics for the sake of style or for maintaining themselves within their shoe-string budgets. About the effects or the efficacy of these cosmetics, the less said the better.
The herbal products prepared after years of analysis of tropical conditions, body mechanisms and pollution effects are unique blends of several natural ingredients. If you use them you will be amazed at the results. Since many of the products are extracts of rarely available herbs, they are very costly. However, every effort has been made to explain how these costly preparations can be easily prepared at home at relatively cheaper rates. Besides using these herbal cosmetics, women should exercise daily to ensure proper blood circulation, keep the tissues intact and to correct their figure. And we assure you that the combined effect of herbal cosmetics and exercises will simply be amazing.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 12:02 PM
SURYA NAMASKAR
Posted on
Friday, November 16, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
SURYA NAMASKAR
(Salutation to the Sun Posture)
Special Remarks
If there is not much time to practise Asanas, Pranayama and meditation, Surya Namaskar alone can ensure the benefits of all types of Yogic practices.
Surya Namaskar combines the benefits of physical exercise, Asanas and Pranayama. It is a multi-stage Asana. Being a combination of 12 Asanas, one can gain the benefits of all the Asanas involved in it.
In this Asana there are 12 spinal positions. The vertebral column is bent forward and backward alternately with deep breathing. There is contraction on the abdomen and diaphragm when the body is bent forward. When the body bends backward the chest expands and deep breathing occurs automatically. In this way, flexibility increases and breathing is corrected.
This Asana is done preferably in the morning while facing the rising sun. If vou are unable to watch the rising sun for one reason or the other, practise Surya Namaskar facing the East. Start doing it thrice only and gradually increase the number.
Technique
Position One - Pranama. Asana (Prayer Posture)
• Stand erect facing the East, with hands relaxed by the sides.
• Inhale and join the palms in Namaskara Mudra on the chest. (Picture 1)
• Breathe normally and concentrate on the rising sun.
Position Two - Hasta Uttan Asana (Raised Arms Posture)
• Inhale and raise the arms high.
• Bend backward as far as possible.
• Hold the breath in. (Picture 2)
Position Three - Pada Hasta Asana (Head to Foot Posture)
• Without bending the knees, bend forward while exhaling till the palms touch the
floor.
• Stay in this posture as long as you feel comfortable. (Picture 3)
Position Four - Ashwasanchalana Asana (Equestrian Posture)
« Without inhaling, bend the left knee and stretch the left leg as far back as possible until the palms rest on the floor.
• The weight of the body should now be supported on the two hands, the left foot,
the right knee and the right toes. Hold your breath. (Picture 4)
Position Five - Parvat Asana (Mountain Posture)
• Exhale as you straighten the left leg to place the left foot beside the right one.
• Raise the buttocks and keep the head up, with the heels touching the floor.
• The body should form two sides of a triangle with the legs and arms unbent.
(Picture 5)
Position Six - Ashtanga Namaskar Asana (Salute with Total Surrender Posture)
• Lower the body to the floor so that the toes of the feet, the knees, the chest, the
hands and the chin touch the floor.
• The hips and the abdomen should be raised.
• Do not breathe. (Picture 6)
Position Seven - Bhujanga Asana (Cobra Posture)
• While inhaling, raise the body from the waist up by straightening the arms
• Bend as far back as possible. The spine should be bent to the maximum.
(Picture 7)
Position Eight - Parvat Asana
This is a repetition of position five.
• Exhale and lift the body.
• Keep the feet and heels flat on the floor. (Picture 8)
Position Nine - Ashwasanchalana Asana
• This posture corresponds to position four with the legs in alternate positions.
• Inhale and bring the right foot in line with the hands. The left foot and knee
should touch the floor.
• Look slightly up. (Picture 9)
Position Ten - Pada Hasta Asana
• Exhale and bring the left leg forward. Keep the knees straight.
• Bring the head to the third position. (Picture 10)
Position Eleven - Hasta Uttan Asana
This is a repetition of position two. (Picture 11)
Position Twelve - Final Posture
• Exhale. Drop the arms and relax. (Picture 12)
Synchronisation of Breath
Mentioned clearly at every step of doing this Asana.
Benefits
Ensures remarkable lightness of body, buoyancy of mind and general feeling of youthfulness.- Strengthens the neck, arms, back, shoulders, thighs, knees, waist, calves and
ankles.
Exercises the legs and arms mildly, thereby increasing blood circulation.- Cures kidney trouble by strengthening the back.
- Activates sluggish glands.
- Increases chest size and decreases abdominal girth.
- Retards obesity.
- Boosts blood supply to the entire spinal area and thereby strengthens the heart,
lungs, liver, stomach, kidneys and bowels. - Improves and develops the bust in women and gets rid of menstrual disorders; renders childbearing less painful and improves the quantity and quality of milk in nursing mothers,
Activate the Subconscious Mind
Since it is an excellent Asana for general improvement of health and longevity one may make the following suggestion to oneself while performing this Asana:
"My general health is improving considerably in every respect by doing this Asana. "
Suitability
Suitable for all, particularly women, who can derive considerable benefit from this Asana.
Precautions
Shava Asana
This Asana is to be performed at the time of the rising sun to derive maximum benefits. After performing this Asana it is necessary to relax by doing Shava Asana, (Picture 13) For explanation refer to Asana No. 13.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 2:29 PM
Synchronisation of Breath in Yoga
Posted on
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Synchronisation of Breath
The breath should be properly synchronised while performing the Asanas depending upon the manner in which the body is positioned. One of the essential features that distinguish Yogic Asanas from physical exercises is that greater emphasis is placed on the synchronisation of the breath.
While explaining the practical aspects of the individual Asanas in the subsequent pages, specific mention has been made about how the breath must be synchronised.
Points to Ponder
1. Asanas should be performed in a slow and graceful manner without any jerky or violent movements.
2.
Breaths should be properly synchronised with the movement of various parts of the body.
The mind should be calm and relaxed, saturated in sublime and serene thoughts. All negative feelings like envy, jealousy, malice, anger, and hatred should be scrupulously avoided,
4.
Asanas should not be practised in a mechanical way but must be considered a purposeful activity. One should mentally repeat that by doing a particular Asana he would derive certain benefits. Specific mention has been made in the subsequent pages regarding the aspects on which one should utilise autosugges¬tion while doing the Asana. This is mentioned for every Asana under the subtitle Activate the Subconscious Mind.
5. After completion of every posture, relax the entire body by lying down in Shava
Asana for a few seconds and then take up the practise of the next Asana.
6. A set of Asanas should be selected and practised regularly in proper sequence.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 5:11 PM
Obesity in children
Posted on
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Obesity in children
While chubby children are loved by everyone, obese children attract no one. Some of these children are by nature very sensitive and such a treatment from their schoolmates and playmates disturbs them mentally which affects their overall interest in all their activities. Many a time they withdraw into themselves or develop a dislike for sports or games and spend most of the time in isolation, eating or nibbling being their only diversion.
Some mentally handicapped children, as in Down's syndrome, are found obese. Though these children have normal weight at birth they tend to become obese as they grow older. There are two reasons for this, wrong eating habits and lack of exercise. Feeding such children is an extremely tiring and time consuming job because of the non-coordination of their muscles and very slow movements of their limbs as well as the inability to chew the food thoroughly before swallowing. Hence they are mostly fed soft food. This deprives them with the need for thorough chewing. Because of the slow movements of their muscles and joints, exercise is also denied to them.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 12:14 PM
Obesity Causes
Posted on
Saturday, November 10, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Obesity Causes
A few decades back, obesity was a rare occurrence. It is no more so. At one lime people identified obesity as the cause for some underlying physical disorder or mental disability. So they sought to conlrol excess weight. But later obesity by and large came to be viewed and specified as being the symbol of good health or good personality. Remarks like "How healthy he looks !" "What a personality he has !" are not uncommon. Even in families where no one is obese, we find children who are either obese from childhood or become obese a few years later.
Some still equate obesity with perfect health. If one loses a few pounds of excess weight, people lament often about how good his health was some days ago and how weak he looked after losing weight. Nevertheless today many people are well in¬formed through various health columns, articles and news items published in periodicals and papers about why obesity is not desirable and why one should control excess weight. People now realise that obesity causes a variety of disorders some of which cou!d prove life threatening.
Discrimination of sex
Obesity also affects youngsters who have reached marriageable age. They find difficulty in getting married, as most suitors dislike to get saddled with an obese partner { especially girls }. An overweight male is viewed to be a majestic personality who commands respect and even fear in some cases. However, in case of females they are ridiculed, rejected in marriage alliances and even despised in some cases. This is one of the many reasons why women are more figure conscious than men, always seeking various devices and health programmes to reduce their weight. Some women who are highly sensitive to sarcastic remarks about their figures, decide to even starve many a time in order to reduce weight. This is amply borne out by the innumerable advertisements appearing in matrimonial columns of newspapers and magazines seeking beautiful, attractive, slim girls. There are also several incidences of slim girls being rejected because they put on weight a few weeks after their engagement.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 12:27 PM
Obesity
Posted on
Friday, November 9, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
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There has been outstanding advancement in the medical Held which has taken place during the last few years, in arresting and finding cures for many incurable maladies, but obesity has so far successfully eluded most of them, us has cancer. The present generation is in constant quest for a remedy for (his malady. New solutions for slimming are coming up every other day, in the form of pills and potions which are also gaining entrance in many physicians' consulting rooms. Ultra modern drugs with tall claims of weight reducing effects are being manufactured by the dozens. Crash diets arc experimented with very little effect. Stay trim devices are being manufactured and advertised in order to lure those who wish to lose weight, to go in for a trial. Health clubs that advertise fitness and weight reducing programmes are attracting young and old from all corners. Some of these programmes are no doubt effective, but they cost too much and consume a lot of energy. Sometimes except for an overall well being, they never help reduce a single pound.
It is needless to say that most of such crash programmes do not have long lasting effect. People have a genuine fear that if and when they stop such programmes, they would once again gain weight. Such an apprehension itself could prove to be counter¬productive and induce other physical disorders or a reversal to the original bloated status.
Quacks and exploiters do not lag far behind in promising heaven for making a quick buck for themselves. Gullibility being a common virtue in most people, they get lured by one or the other of these, sometimes with drastic results.
Reducing weight can be a natural activity and an enjoyable pastime for those who do not suffer from any other serious disease. They can reduce by adopting a method that suits their physical, mental and psychological needs. However, the proper weight reducing remedies are those which do not leave the individual with any bad or undesirable after effects and at the same time have a lasting effect.
For example, when a person earns wealth in a very short period or without hard work, he starts frittering it away and instead of pleasure, such wealth only gives him unavoidable anxiety. In its wake, i I also brings unwanted worry, whereby he spends most of his life with the thoughts of finding ways and means to preserve it. So the wealth which lie thought would bring him comfort and pleasure, becomes a burden. Whereas wealth earned by hard work and sweat, gives a person lasting pleasure and peace. Knowing its worth, he will not be tempted to fritter it away but put it to proper use and whenever he takes a look at his achieve¬ments in this respect, he would get a sense of satisfaction and peace. So is the case with reducing weight by one's hard efforts and maintaining it. It needs no emphasis that anything which is achieved in a haste can neither be lasting nor can be enjoyed.
Obese people who lead a fairly comfortable and carefree life, may detest the very idea of having to really toil for achieving a thing like a trim figure or good health. Their mistaken conception is, that if external help is available, they can achieve bettcrresults in reducing their weight without themselves doing anything much. Through such help though some modes of treatment is available, they require the actual participation and absolute cooperation of the individual during thecourse of treatment. This is because unless the individual realises that it is his responsibil¬ity to lose weight, the weight reducing treatment will be a total failure.
The perspecti ve of this book is to help persons, who wish to carry out their own programmes through treatment given in this book, in a few self-help methods for reducing weight, instead of depending on external help. Keeping in view the individual's otherwise general health, natural weight reduction can be achieved by some alternative therapies dealt with in this book, depending on the individual's physical requirements.
An attempt is also made in this book to remove the misconcep¬tion that crash programmes can be adopted by one and all without exception. It has also been attempted to enlighten everyone as to why such crash programmes or crash diets are not advisable for all alike, why everyone cannot be benefited by the same programme and how a dangerous situation can arise if they are carried out without caution.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 3:55 AM
Do you have this???
Posted on
Thursday, November 8, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Q Our 3-year-old son keeps coming into our bed at night. What can we do to stop this without making a big deal of it?
Health Visitor Dawn replies: As soon as your son arrives in your bed, gently take him straight back to his room and his own bed with as little talking as possible. If he needs a cuddle, calming down or reassuring then it's important that you give him this, but wait until you are back in his room before doing so. Let him know that it's time for him to go to sleep now and that his room is a nice place to be.
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Do you have this problem???
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My 1-year-old daughter’s favourite new word is ‘no’. Every time I offer her something—even something I’m sure she really wants—she shakes her head and responds negatively. She also refuses to hold my hand. I’m finding this quite annoying and I fear we’re going to be constantly at loggerheads.
Therapist Lesley replies: Your daughter's becoming a toddler and saying no often is actually a normal and essential part of her development-even if it doesn't make life easy for you. For the first time, she's able to test limits, exert some power and have her own opinions, which is vital in helping her become her own person. It may seem strange when she rejects treats you know she'd really love, or a helping hand from you, but to her, saying ‘yes' can feel as if she's handing her power over to you. Try to respect her resistance rather than get into battles. A bit of tact will help you steer through most tricky situations, so try giving her choices rather than yes or no options. For example, ask ‘Do you want an apple or a banana?' rather than ‘Here's a banana', or say, ‘Walk or piggy back to bed?' rather than ‘Go to bed'.
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Perfection of Performance
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Closed or Open Eyes
In the early stages of the practise of Asanas, it is better to open the eyes, which will enable one to observe whether they are being done perfectly. If the postures are wrong they can be checked and corrected. One can keep the eyes closed only when the performance of a particular Asana is proper and satisfactory. When the eyes are closed, the mind becomes calm and one can look inward and concentrate mainly on the benefits of the Asana.
Perfection of Performance
Many wish to know how to find out whether a person is performing the Asanas correctly. One of the important factors to be remembered in the practise of Yogic Asanas is that it should be done in a gradual manner. Nobody should attempt to master all the Asanas quickly. Therefore, caution is to be exercised to ensure that no pain or discomfort develops in any part of the body. If discomfort is felt while performing an Asana, it may be presumed that the particular Asana was not performed properly. This is an indication to stop the performance of that Asana immediately and switch over to another.
Sequence of Asanas
The Asanas should be practised in perfect sequence or the practitioner will not derive maximum benefit. The sequence should be meticulously observed, particularly in the initial stages.
The order in which the Asanas must be performed depends upon the number of Asanas chosen and the time at the disposal of the practitioner. However, certain general principles can be evolved to formulate the sequence of doing the Asanas. After completing a forward bending Asana it is better to immediately do a backward bending one to act as a counter-posture. This is the main reason why it is generally recommended that Matsya Asana should always be performed immediately after completing Sarvanga Asana. Similarly, Chakra Asana may be done after Hal Asana.Strict adherence to the sequence may be followed in the initial stage. Once mastery is obtained in the performance of the Asanas, one can create one's own sequence on the basis of personal requirements
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 2:51 AM
Time Limit for Asanas
Posted on
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Time Limit for Asanas
There is no time limit for individual Asanas and this is left completely to the convenience of the practitioner. There are two types of Asanas; one is static and the other dynamic. The dynamic Asanas could be repeated a number of times. This can be done without getting tired. As far as the static Asanas are concerned, the practitioner is expected to be in a posture for a prescribed time. There is no stipulated time for individual Asanas. However, if the practitioner feels some pain in any part of the body while performing the Asanas, he should immediately stop.
The time devoted for the individual Asana should be of short duration in the initial stage and this duration should be gradually increased on the basis of the comfort and ease with which a person can perform. The time at the disposal of the practitioner and the objective for which he is practising are the prime determining factors.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 11:05 AM
Theory and Practise of Asanas
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Sunday, November 4, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Theory and Practise of Asanas
Yogic Asanas and Physical Exercises
Physical exercises help develop the muscles through mechanical movement, whereas Yogic Asanas cater to the development of both the body and mind. Through constant practise of Yoga one can even have control over involuntary muscles of the body.
Physical exercises are done through fast movement of the muscles, whereas Yogic Asanas should be performed with ease and comfort and all undue strain and exertion of the body must be scrupulously avoided.
Physical exercises do not guarantee a healthy body. The practise of Yogic Asanas ensures a healthy body, which is a state when all the organs of the body function perfectly under intelligent control of the mind.
The heart is put to tremendous strain during the performance of physical exercises, as they involve rapid movement of the muscles. In the practise of Yogic Asanas all movements are slow and gradual with proper breathing and relaxation. This revitalises the heart and does not produce any type of strain.
The main objective of physical exercise is to increase blood circulation and also improve the capacity for intake of oxygen through rapid movement of the muscles and other parts of the body. This can be easily achieved via the practise of Asanas through simple movement of the spine and various joints of the body with deep breathing and without any violent movement of any kind.
One of the most glaring differences between physical exercises and Yogic Asanas is that after the completion of a course of physical exercises one is completely exhausted and tired. On the other hand, the performance of Asanas is done slowly and gradually through rhythmic movement of the body synchronised with the breath. Our forefathers so ingeniously designed the Asanas that while performing the Asanas energy is generated within the body and, therefore, after completion of a series of Yogic Asanas one feels refreshed and energetic. There is no question of fatigue or tiredness after the completion of Yogic Asanas. While performing the Asanas, various limbs of the body are stretched and maintained for a particular duration and then they are released slowly and gracefully. This process of stretching and releasing in a rhythmic manner brings about a wonderful relaxation in the entire body.
Yogic Asanas are meant to tone up the internal organs of the body and to revitalise the working of the endocrine glands. On the other hand, physical exercises are meant to build muscles of the body. Yogic Asanas ensure better health, whereas physical exercises provide good physique. However, Yogic Asanas and physical exercises can be practised simultaneously. The only condition required for the performance of physical exercises is that they should be done after ensuring a break of half an hour on completion of Yogic Asanas. Both should not be continuously practised.
The best way of combining these two aspects is that in the morning Yogic Asanas could be performed and in the evening physical exercises may be done.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 5:31 PM
Breast Feeding
Posted on
Saturday, November 3, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Breast-feeding
Nourishing your baby can be a daunting task for the first few weeks. Here's a guide to print out and keep at hand during feedings.
How to Breast-feed Your Baby
Breast-feeding may be natural, but that doesn't mean it always comes naturally. It often takes practice, so be patient and persistent -- it's worth the effort. In the first few days, your baby may not be too hungry, but she'll become more interested as her need for nourishment increases.
If you or your baby finds nursing difficult, seek advice from your healthcare provider or a lactation consultant.
Things to Know:
Nurse your newborn as soon as possible after birth, preferably within the first hour, and every time she shows signs of hunger thereafter. Watch for increased alertness, mouthing, nuzzling against the breast, or rooting (a reflex in which your baby opens her mouth and turns her head toward something that touches her cheek).
If you follow her cues, you'll probably be breast-feeding every two to three hours around the clock for the first four to six weeks. But do allow your baby to breast-feed more frequently if she wishes.
In the early weeks, if four hours have elapsed since the last feeding, you should rouse your infant by gently moving her arms and legs. If she doesn't awaken enough to nurse after a few minutes, stop and try again in half an hour.
Getting Started:
Settle into a comfortable position: sitting up or lying down, with baby angled across your breasts or alongside you. The baby's entire body should be facing you, not just her head. Use pillows as needed to support your arms, your back, and/or the baby. (Make sure no part of the pillow might impede baby's breathing.)
Ignore distractions and concentrate on the softness of your baby's face against your breasts. If your baby doesn't immediately suckle, you can usually trigger the rooting reflex by gently stroking her cheek with your finger or your nipple.
Help your baby to latch on to your breast correctly. Her mouth should encircle the entire nipple area (called the aureole), not just the nipple itself. Some babies take a while to learn how to do this, but it's essential, because incorrect latching-on quickly leads to sore nipples. Help her by placing your nipple in the center of her mouth, with as much of the as possible aureole within her lips. Press your breast down away from her nose, if necessary, to allow her plenty of breathing space.
Adjust your position and hers as necessary while she's feeding. The more relaxed you feel, the better the feeding will go.
Allow your baby about five minutes on each breast when you first begin. Over the course of the next few days build to ten to fifteen minutes per breast. This depends on your baby's appetite -- and each baby's needs are different. Don't force the issue -- you'll know if you're baby is getting enough nourishment by your pediatrician's weigh-ins and the number of wet diapers (about 5 to 8 per day during the first few days, 6 to 8 per day thereafter).
To break suction so you can switch breasts, simply slide your finger between her mouth and the nipple.
Unless your nipples are sore, it's okay to let her enjoy slowly sucking for as long as she likes.
After she's finished with each breast, burp her by patting gently on her back as you hold her against your shoulder or in some other comfortable position (some babies prefer a sitting up position on your lap). Put baby atop a clean cloth as you do this -- occasionally milk comes up with the burp. Be aware that she won't always burp audibly, but it's important to try to help her get rid of any gas.
NURSING BASICS
BREAST MILK AND SUPPLY
BREAST FEEDING AND PAIN
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Breast Feeding and Pain
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Pain
Check your latch. I knew I had the latch down when there was no white tip or line across the nipple and it didn't hurt after a few seconds to nurse. The initial pain went away after a few weeks.
Frozen peas aren't just food. A bag of frozen peas [is] awesome as a cold compress for engorgement.
Cabbage combats soreness. Use cabbage leaves for soreness -- they are cooling and feel great! Just place individual cabbage leaves inside your bra (break them apart, wash, separate with paper towels, place in a big plastic bag, and keep them cold in the fridge.)
No biting allowed. The advice I got was to watch while the baby is latched on. If you watch, you can see when the latch is dropped and a bite is coming, so you can pull out before it happens. If you do get bitten, I've been saying "No bite!" and then not letting him back on for a minute so he associates that with not nursing.
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Breast Milk and Supply
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Breast Milk and Supply
Breast Milk
Give it a swirl. Milk that has been stored in the refrigerator tends to separate and that is normal. So before you give it to your baby, give it a swirl. You'll see that it will come back together.
Don't worry about the consistency. If your milk is watery, you're extracting the foremilk. If it is thicker and whiter, it is the hind milk. You may also find that after your baby drinks your breast milk, the bottle has a residue. Don't worry -- it's the fat of the hind milk left in there.
Milk Supply
Moist heat encourages let down. I was stressed and worried I wouldn't let down. The worst thing for me was hearing everyone tell me to just relax. What helped was moist heat. I put a wet towel in the microwave for a short time. A shower worked as well.
Reading may help you relax. I found that reading or doing a crossword puzzle while pumping would really help. I guess it took my mind off getting enough milk, or pumping for a certain time. It sort of distracted me. Find something you like to do and if possible do it while pumping.
Pump while you nurse to boost output. One way to quickly pump is to pump the boob baby's not nursing on while she nurses on the other. That way, your let-down happens faster. I always had trouble alone, but got a great stash by nursing and pumping together.
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Types of Yoga
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Types of Yoga
Swami Vivekananda enunciates four types of Yoga: viz., Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga.
Karma Yoga is the Yoga of action performed unselfishly for the welfare of others. A Karma Yogi is one who works incessantly for the good of mankind without any motive. The path of a Karrna Yogi is not to get away from the materialistic world but to live within and learn to enjoy the supreme happiness derived from selfless work. Scientists of the modern world could be considered apt examples of Karma Yogis. The motivating force behind most renowned scientists is neither money nor fame but an irresistible desire to discover the truth hidden in the objective world. It is an attitude of the mind that should be developed consciously.
Bhakti Yoga is the Yoga of love and purity. It is more suitable for those predisposed to an emotional propensity. When Jesus Christ said "Love your enemies", He was preaching Bhakti Yoga. The love of a mother for her child is more a maternal instinct than a gender-based love. But the love between youngsters of both sexes is motivated by the pleasure-seeking instinct. However, true love goes beyond these parameters and pervades entire humanity without any restriction. Mother Teresa of Calcutta could be considered a person who practised Bhakti Yoga in its most exalted form. The methods and techniques of Bhakti Yoga are love and affection toward others without any discrimination. It warrants the elimination of emotions like hatred, jealousy, prejudice, and enmity from one's mental make-up.
Jnana Yoga is the Yoga of knowledge and wisdom. It does not deal with ordinary knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic, but goes deeper into the knowledge of man, his life after death, the ultimate aim of man's life, the creation of the universe, etc. It is suitable for all those who are endowed with the capacity to think and analyse in an objective manner. The deeper they contemplate on the nature of man, life after death and creation of the universe, the greater they are convinced that the whole world is Maya (illusory) and transitory in nature and wonder at the greatness of God who is the ultimate reality. This type of feeling ultimately makes many renounce the world and lead a life of seclusion. In this way, most saints and seers practise Jnana Yoga.
Raja Yoga is the Yoga of growth and development through mental discipline. Fatanjali is the highest authority on Raja Yoga. Of all the other Yogas, only Raja Yoga has prescribed eight steps to practise in a scientific manner for physical, mental and emotional development.
The first step is Yama (social virtues) that deals with:
(a) Ahimsa (non-violence)
(b) Sathya (truthfulness)
(c) Astcya (non-stealing)
(d) Brahmacharya (continence)
(e) Aparigraha (unselfishness)
The second step is Niyama (personal virtues), which insists on:
(f) Soucha (purity of body and mind)
(g) Santosha (contentment)
(h) Tapas (austerity)
(i) Swadhyaya (self-study and improvement)
(j) Ishwara Pranidhana (self-surrender to God)
Yama and Niyama could be considered the Ten Commandments of Yoga meant for controlling the passions and emotions of a person and thereby paving the way for practise of higher levels of Yoga.
The third step is Asana, which refers to body postures, and physical exercises to
restore and refresh the body by better circulation of blood, more effective breathing and muscular relaxation.
The fourth step is Pranayama. It refers to Yogic exercises of breath control used to relax the body and thus recharge the body's batteries. Prana is the generalised manifestation of all forces and power in the universe. Pranayama, therefore, refers to certain exercises through which every part of the body is filled with Prana and from this vital force a certain amount of power is generated in the body. Through Pranayama one is able to exert complete control over his body, mind and emotions.
The fifth step is Prathiyahara. It is control of the senses, the intentional withdrawal from sights, sounds, smells and feelings of the external world, and selective inattention to the senses.
The sixth step is Dharna. It is deep, unrestricted, pinpointed concentration of the mind on a particular object or idea.
The seventh step is Dhyana, which is meditative awareness. For instance, there is a steady flow when oil is poured from one vessel to another; when the flow of concentration (Dharna) is uninterrupted; the state that arises is Dhyana (meditation).
The last step in Raja Yoga is Samadhi, the highest level of meditation and the supreme goal of Yoga. It is oneness - union with the Self (the Divine). In the state of Samadhi, the body and senses are at rest as if one is asleep but at the same time, the faculties of mind and reason are fully alert, like when one is wide-awake.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 1:27 PM
Nursing Basics
Posted on
Friday, November 2, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Nursing Basics
Got breastfeeding issues? Get advice from the experts -- moms who got it right. Paid pros, like lactation consultants, are great, but sometimes mom-to-mom tips ("this worked for me") are the ones that really click.
Avoid comparisons. I think the biggest mistake nursing mamas make (I did this too) is compare themselves to what other nursing mamas are doing. Each nursing relationship is unique. I expected my nursing experience to be like my sister's and we are worlds apart: she had too much milk, I had too little.
Trust yourself. Before you quit, give yourself time (6 to 8 weeks) to adjust to breastfeeding.
Keep well hydrated. Get a water bottle with a straw (my hospital gave me one), and keep it filled to the brim. You never know when you'll get thirsty, and it might not be a convenient time [like while you're nursing] to get more water.
Get a Boppy. I love my Boppy. I still use it for my 9-month-old. To me, it just makes it easier to have one hand free while you nurse.
Your pump can help with problems. If you have inverted nipples, I found that pumping a few minutes to draw them out helped.
Keep at it even if you have a cold. Your breast milk will [help] keep your child from catching your cold. I learned this from my midwife and after trying it during the winter months when I got sick. And even when my baby did get a cold, I found it was very short lasting.
If you need to, supplement. You can do both -- breast feed and formula feed. It doesn't have to be only breast milk, but every drop your child gets is beneficial.
Don't worry if your baby looks tiny. My doctor told me babies don't start looking chubby until they're into their 8th pound. It took us 6 weeks to get there.
Practice nursing in public. I feel uncomfortable about nursing in public, so my plan is to buy a nursing camisole to cover my tummy and practice in front of a mirror so that I know what people can and can't see. As for other people giving me unpleasant looks, I don't plan on looking up! I will just look lovingly at my daughter.
Diaper Check
The scoop on poop. My pediatrician said after one month, breastfed babies may go up to 10 days without a poop and that is normal. However, in the first month you should see dirty diapers more often. Obviously, they don't magically hit one month and start going longer stretches, but those are the general guidelines. My daughter is 3 months old and usually goes every day, but occasionally goes 36 hours and then has a massive blowout!
Seedy is good. If her poopy diaper [looks like it has] seeds in it, that's leftover hind milk that her body doesn't need. Be happy. Your baby is well fed.
Don't worry if the poop comes in different colors. When I called the pediatrician about my son's stool having different colors, I was told that anything in the yellow, brown, or green hues is not a problem.
How wet is wet? To tell if my daughter's diaper was wet enough, I used to pour 4 tablespoons of water into a clean diaper. That's how I was told I could tell what a wet diaper felt like.
Got breastfeeding issues? Get advice from the experts -- moms who got it right. Paid pros, like lactation consultants, are great, but sometimes mom-to-mom tips ("this worked for me") are the ones that really click.
Avoid comparisons. I think the biggest mistake nursing mamas make (I did this too) is compare themselves to what other nursing mamas are doing. Each nursing relationship is unique. I expected my nursing experience to be like my sister's and we are worlds apart: she had too much milk, I had too little.
Trust yourself. Before you quit, give yourself time (6 to 8 weeks) to adjust to breastfeeding.
Keep well hydrated. Get a water bottle with a straw (my hospital gave me one), and keep it filled to the brim. You never know when you'll get thirsty, and it might not be a convenient time [like while you're nursing] to get more water.
Get a Boppy. I love my Boppy. I still use it for my 9-month-old. To me, it just makes it easier to have one hand free while you nurse.
Your pump can help with problems. If you have inverted nipples, I found that pumping a few minutes to draw them out helped.
Keep at it even if you have a cold. Your breast milk will [help] keep your child from catching your cold. I learned this from my midwife and after trying it during the winter months when I got sick. And even when my baby did get a cold, I found it was very short lasting.
If you need to, supplement. You can do both -- breast feed and formula feed. It doesn't have to be only breast milk, but every drop your child gets is beneficial.
Don't worry if your baby looks tiny. My doctor told me babies don't start looking chubby until they're into their 8th pound. It took us 6 weeks to get there.
Practice nursing in public. I feel uncomfortable about nursing in public, so my plan is to buy a nursing camisole to cover my tummy and practice in front of a mirror so that I know what people can and can't see. As for other people giving me unpleasant looks, I don't plan on looking up! I will just look lovingly at my daughter.
Diaper Check
The scoop on poop. My pediatrician said after one month, breastfed babies may go up to 10 days without a poop and that is normal. However, in the first month you should see dirty diapers more often. Obviously, they don't magically hit one month and start going longer stretches, but those are the general guidelines. My daughter is 3 months old and usually goes every day, but occasionally goes 36 hours and then has a massive blowout!
Seedy is good. If her poopy diaper [looks like it has] seeds in it, that's leftover hind milk that her body doesn't need. Be happy. Your baby is well fed.
Don't worry if the poop comes in different colors. When I called the pediatrician about my son's stool having different colors, I was told that anything in the yellow, brown, or green hues is not a problem.
How wet is wet? To tell if my daughter's diaper was wet enough, I used to pour 4 tablespoons of water into a clean diaper. That's how I was told I could tell what a wet diaper felt like.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 12:42 PM
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Other Types of Yoga
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Other Types of Yoga
There are some other types of Yoga, which may be considered minor.
(a) Hatha Yoga - also called Bhahiranga Yoga (external Yoga) - aims to conquer
bodily life by a complex of postures (Asanas), breath control (Pranayama),
cleansing process (Shat Karma) and some other secret practices, such as Bhandas
and Mudras. It seeks to heighten the flow of the vital force (Prana) into the body,
thereby freeing the body of all impurities and keeping the nervous system
unclogged and alert. A Hatha Yogi succeeds in maintaining the strength of his
body and youthfulness till a ripe age and develops many supernormal and
psychic powers as he progresses in the performance of advanced Hatha Yoga
practice. In its pure and simple form, this Yoga deals with external practices of
disciplining the body to maintain sound health and increase longevity.
(b) Laya Yoga - also known as Mantra Yoga. It is the opposite of Hatha Yoga. The
latter concentrates on the body, which is gross, whereas the former deals with
the subtle, which is deeper than Hatha. Laya Yoga introduces the techniques of
arresting the mind's attention on internal sound (Anahata Nada), the mental
repetition of a sound symbol (generally a select Mantra) in order to tap the
potential energy embedded in a human being. Transcendental Meditation devel¬
oped and propagated worldwide by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is one of the
simplest techniques of Laya Yoga.
(c) Japa Yoga deals with chanting a Mantra and is also called Mantra Yoga. It deals
with the science of sound and vibration, which includes chanting, incantations, and the repetition of sacred formulae that affect the mind, emotions and health. Laya Yoga deals with internal sounds (Anahata Nada), whereas Japa Yoga is based on chanting Mantras loudly.
(d) Ajapa Yoga is a continuation of Japa Yoga. When Japa Yoga is perfected and the
repetition of a Mantra becomes automatic, it is Ajapa Yoga.
(e) Kundalini Yoga: It is said that the psychic energy of man lies in the lower
abdominal region. This is called Kundalini Shakti and is likened to a serpent
coiled at the base of the spine, blocking a fine channel known as the Sushumna,
which travels up the spine. When the Kundalini Shakti is awakened, it ascends
to join the supreme power at the Sahasrara in the head. The process of
awakening Kundalini Shakti through various Yogic practices is called
Kundalini Yoga.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 12:28 PM
Suitable Yoga for Beginners
Posted on
Thursday, November 1, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Suitable Yoga for Beginners
The aim of all Yoga is to make man disciplined in every respect but they differ only in their approaches and techniques. Hal ha Yoga is the most suitable one for beginners.
The practise of Hatha Yoga ensures sound health and tremendous dynamism in a person. This would provide further scope for taking up the advanced practices of Raja Yoga. For the integrated development of one's personality, it is necessary to practise all types of Yoga. The main emphasis should be given to the practise of Asanas, Pranayama, Shat Karma and meditation.
In this site, therefore, an attempt has been made to explain in detail various practices of Hatha Yoga and also to initiate practices of meditation.
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 3:13 PM