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The Colon Cleansing & Constipation Resource Center asked:




Considering the living conditions of the modern era, it’s easy to understand why toxins build up within the body so heavily. Environmental toxins found in pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fossil fuels, and other synthetic chemicals create an elixir of toxins bombarding us on a daily basis.

Unclean water, harsh household cleaners, and the prevalence of over-processed, artificial foods also contribute to the body’s poisoning. For these reasons, it is sometimes necessary to engage in natural body toxin cleansing to help the body purify itself and eliminate poisonous waste.

Due to the increase in chemicals applied to conventional foods, organic food is an increasingly wise option. In addition, Oxy-Powder® is an all-natural colon cleansing product that cleanses body systems of waste and supports the digestive tract. Most people don’t realize their digestive system is actually part of the immune response structure and is a key component in the body’s fight against toxins.

Making the choice to eat well is a beneficial first step in the process of toxin cleansing. To truly purge the body’s waste and support the cleansing systems (the lymphatic system, liver, intestines and blood), organic food choices are vital. Along with consuming primarily organic, whole foods, it is also wise to include food choices known for their natural detoxification effects.

A few of these organic, detoxifying foods include:

BroccoliOther cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)Green vegetablesFruits (berries and apples)OnionsGarlicLemonsBroccoli sproutsLiquids (green tea, pure water and algae drinks rich in enzymes)

Ultimate Detox Recipes

Easy Wilted Garlic-Sesame Salad — Toss dark, leafy greens in hot, garlic oil for a meal that cleanses the body’s chief detox organ, the liver.

Ingredients:

1 Tsp. olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 lb. spinach, stemmedor 1 lb. Swiss chard, stems sliced, leaves tornor 1 lb. mixture of spinach and watercressSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste1 Tsp. sesame seeds for garnish

Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, about 45 seconds. Add greens (do in two batches, if necessary) and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Avocado-Cucumber Spicy Spring Soup — A highly energizing soup for your cleansing regimen. This soup contains avocado (which is high in EFA’s) and cucumber (well known for its internal cleansing properties). The taste of this soup can be customized to your preference by the use of various herbs and spices or by alternating between lemon and lime.

Ingredients:

1 avocado2 spring onions1/2 red or green pepper1 cucumber2 handfuls of spinach1/2 clove of garlicBragg Liquid Aminos™ to taste100ml of light vegetable Bouillon (yeast free)Juice of 1 lemon or limeOptional: coriander, parsley, or cumin

Blend the avocado and stock to form a light paste, and then add the other ingredients and mix until the consistency is neither too thick nor too thin. Heat slowly on your range-top burner to preserve the most nutrients.

Vegetable Super Juice — This juice is popular for breakfast due to its energy ‘boost’ effect. It gives your body a nutritious yet gentle start to the day.

Ingredients:

1 whole cucumber4 sticks of celery2 to 4 handfuls of spinach8 lettuce leavesOther varieties of lettuce as desiredOptional boosters: parsley and fresh alfalfa sprouts

Juice all ingredients and mix 50/50 with distilled water. Add optional lemon juice to taste and Prime pH to boost the alkalinity of the juice.

Healing Detox Juice — A sweeter, more subtle juice that still packs a nutritional punch! The combination of the carrots, spinach, and parsley provides an excellent source of antioxidants while the celery delivers nutritious cleansing properties.

Ingredients:

3 to 4 Carrots125g Fresh SpinachHandful of Flat Leaf Parsley2 to 3 Sticks of Celery

Juice all the ingredients (putting celery through last as it is a bit acidic). Mix with water to thin it out or drink it plain.

Raw Broccoli Soup — Definitely a winter favorite and it ends the myth that all raw veggies have to be cold and boring! By steaming the broccoli for just 5 to 6 minutes, the meal remains raw enough to provide all the nutrients but adds enough warmth for that homemade soup flavor. The texture of the broccoli and the kick of the ginger also make this an excellent choice for those new to the concept of alkalizing (returning your body’s internal chemical state to a naturally alkaline balance).

Ingredients:

1/2 Avocado6 to 8 Decent size Broccoli Heads1/3 Red Onion1 Celery StickBig Handful of SpinachAn Inch of Root GingerOptional: Bragg Liquid Amino, cumin

Lightly steam the broccoli for 5 to 6 minutes and put all the ingredients in a blender. Add garlic, pepper, and other spices to taste. The heat from the broccoli makes this a lovely, gently warmed soup that is great for those cold winter months!

Consuming organic foods so as to obtain the most vitamins and minerals can greatly enhance your toxin cleansing efforts. All natural recipes such as these help the body receive the nutritional support it needs to maintain vital health and wellbeing!



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Rajesh Nair asked:




Low Back pain is caused due to stress and tension in the muscles that support the spine. Ayurveda differentiates low back pain into three basic subtypes or doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. These categories are used to both classify a patient individual body type, or prakriti, and the individual’s disease state or vikriti. This type of differential diagnosis allows the practitioner to “treat the patient, not the disease”.

The main Cause of low back pain can be counted as:

a) Sedentary lifestyle, stress, overuse or under use of the back, postural mistakes.

b) Infection in the spinal cord or the nerves produces fever and lethargy.

c) Spinal tumor compresses the spine or nerve roots and cause pain.

d) Lack of exercise or incorrect exercise.

e) Too much weight or overweight.

It is better to detect the low back pain early and all cases need to be evaluated by a medical expert for diagnosis and treatment. A tailor made treatment is done according to individual body constitution and accordingly following life style modifications are to be made.

a) If you are a computer professional or an office going person, be careful not to sit in a stretch and strain yourself for a long time.

b) Reduce the consumption of vata-increasing foods,

like pinto beans, adzuki beans, and garbanzo beans cold salads.

c) Follow a daily routine as regards to time of meals, number of meals, time to and from bed, exercise, relaxing.

d) For leisure time choose calming activities such as quiet walks in nature or parks.

e) Live in a warm and moist climate where you can get fresh air and sunshine.

f) Undergoing periodical warm oil massage or spinal bath.

g) Eat warm cooked meals that are a little oil, not dry.

h) Minimize sexual activity when you have back pain.

i) Make it a habit of doing yoga regularly.

j) Avoid exposure to cold weather.

k) Swimming is a good exercise.

l) Avoid lifting heavy objects.

m) Avoid high-heeled shoes.

n) Avoid a sagging bed.

o) Consult an expert at the earliest.

Ayurveda, Indian holistic medical system is based upon the universal natural law of balancing the five elements (ether, air, fire, water and earth) that make up the physical body. When one or more of these elements go out of balance diseases like Low back problems affect the spine’s flexibility and strength which causes pain.

1) Treatment in Ayurveda is to bring the vitiated

‘dosha’ back to the state of equilibrium and thereby to the state of health.For treating low back pain, internal as well as external treatments are done.

2) Detoxification through taking castor oil three

times per week for one month to get rid of excess apana.

3) Panchakarma treatments helps in relieving backache and correcting abnormalities in which organic oils and herbs are used. Herbal preparations like

‘Asthavargam’,'Rasnasaptakam’, ‘Maharasnadi’,'Dhanwantharam’ are administered internally.

Abhyanga Massage: A one hour full body Abhyanga Massage using warm herbal organic oil like Murivenna, Dhanwantharam oil.

Enema: Herbal oil induced to lubricate the intestinal wall. Nourishing and pacifying to the body.

Basti: Is a herbal enema treats the entire length of the colon. Not only is feces flushed from the system but also ama (toxins) is removed from the tissues. Health and balanced colon function is restored as tissues and organs are rebuilt.Drugs like Yogaraja guggulu, Lakshadiguggulu, Triphala Guggulu,

Mahanarayana tailam are useful in this condition.

4) Yoga postures that promote focus and strengthening without reproducting back pain. Start with simple back-bends, such as Locust, Cat, and Sunbird.To keep the spine aligned practice Hero Pose.

5)Strong even breathing emphasizing the inhale,

especially into the areas of pain.

6)Aromatherapy with basil,frangipani,henna or cinnamon.

7)Grounding activity like gardening.

8)The spine needs stability and, therefore, the mind should be relaxed and focus on the specific areas of back pain. To achieve this the Mantra “I am safe and secure in the world. I have everything I need to thrive in the world” should be practiced. And with this practice, we can redirect the body’s energy and reduce the pain.



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Kathy Elliott asked:




The first, and most important thing you need to do is to learn to breathe correctly. I am a sixth degree blackbelt in hung-gar, toy-gar, and choy-li fut styles of kung-fu, and an expert in tai chi, an ancient oriental martial art that practices slow movements, with deep breathing, for health. I have been practicing tai chi for over 34 years. I have been able to control pain, and fight off diseases, and overcome drug side effects, that sidelined other people.

For the most important part of the breathing is actually not that difficult. Simply picture a big circle running down from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet. Stand at attention with your head relaxed, and looking straight forward. Your feet should be shoulder length apart with your hands relaxed and pointing palm down at your sides. Slowly raise your hands while slooooooowly breathing in, continue breathing in picturing a circle starting at your hands and continuing down over your head towards your feet. When your hands reach the top of your head, start to exhale slowly lowering your hands at the same time. You should be able to make a 20 count both in and out. Start at 10 if you cannot. Work your way up to 20.

Do 10 repetitions 3 times a day. Morning, noon, and night before bed. You will start feeling more energy in just a week.

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The next exercise we will do is another secret oriental technique called the 8 Section Brocade. This exercise is taught in a system of healing called Qi Gong by the Chinese. This incorporates the special deep breathing I taught you in the first section and adds 8 special movements that cleanse and detoxify all 8 major sections of your body, purifying and healing them. The Chinese believe that everything in your body is controlled by a central point called the furnace. It resides in a spot about 3 inches directly below your navel.

8 SECTION BROCADE

The 8 section Brocade is also called the silk thread. These exercises are healing in nature and help to detoxify and cleanse the body. You should do the exercises at least 3 to 4 times a day to get the maximum benefit. You will start feeling better within a week. After a month, even people who are virtual couch potatoes will be moving fluidly and easily, even with most forms of mild arthritis.

The main thing to remember is to RELAX and take it easy. Don’t expect to do everything picture perfect from step one. Remember the tortoise won the race, not the hare. If you can only do 10 reps, do 10 reps. If 5, then do 5. It isn’t a contest.

Just compete against yourself. Add one rep per day.

You need to practice the breathing above until it becomes second nature. Practice makes perfect! The 8 Section Brocade comes from an art called Qi’ Gong.

To understand Qi Gong, we will go into a little bit of history, without going into too much detail. The martial arts originally started with an Indian monk who travelled to China about 4,000 years ago, and taught his system of martial arts to the Buddhist monks at the Shaolin temple. Many traditional Chinese Medical arts started thereafter, and were combined with the martial arts into elaborate and detailed systems of training, weapons, and remedies.

Yoga and tai chi and Qi Gong are very similar, and that is no surprise. After many centuries, these practices became an essential part of the fabric of Chinese society and all of the people from the young to the very old practiced these arts for health, to prevent and cure diseases, to calm the spirit, and for longevity, and virility.

Qi Gong or Dao-yin, has obscure origins, but many ancient manuals of military drills and exercises depict similar movements that date back over 2,000 years. It is interesting that in 1973, archeologists in China found the tomb of king Ma who lived during the Western Han Dynasty dated 206 BC – 24 AD. In the tomb, they found scrolls depicting 44 people in various poses, or Dao-yin diagram, with the name of an animal or the name of a disease that the posture may help cure. Some of the postures are very close to those in the Eight Section Brocade.

Hua T’o who lived circa 110-207 CE is one of the most famous physicians of the Han Dynasty. In the History of the Later Han, Hua T’o wrote:

“Man’s body must have exercise, but it should never be done to the point of exhaustion. By moving about briskly, digestion is improved, the blood vessels are opened, and illnesses are prevented. It is like a used doorstep which never rots. As far as Tao Yin ( bending and stretching exercises) is concerned, we have the bear’s neck, the crane’s twist, and swaying the waist, and moving the joints to promote long life. Now I have created the art called the Frolics of the Five Animals, the Tiger, the Deer, the Bear, the Monkey, and the Crane. It eliminates sickness, benefits the legs, and is a form of Tao Yin. If you feel out of sorts, just practice one of my Frolics. A gentle sweat will exude, the complexion will become rosy; the body will feel light and you will want to eat.” – From: Drawing Silk: A Training Manual for T’ ai Chi, p. 6

Bodhidharma, the great Founder of the Shaolin temple styles, taught a set of 18 exercise know as the 18 hands of the Lohan. This Shaolin Lohan Qi Gong ( the art of the breath of the enlightened ones), ” is an internal set of exercises for cultivating the “three treasures ” of qi or chi(vital energy), jing(essence), and shen(spirit)”, according to Howard Choy. Sifu or Master Wong Kiew-Kit says that “the first eight Lohan Hands are the same as the eight exercises in a famous set of chi kung (or Qi Gong) exercises called the Eight Pieces of Brocade.”

There are various versions, both seated and standing, of the 18 Lohan Qi Gong movements. Some of the 18 Lohan have up to 4 levels and scores of movement forms. The only remaining full form of the 18 Lohan Qi Gong remains in the style of Kung Fu known as Choy Li Fut, which I was taught starting at age 10, by my Sifu, Master Ting Fong Wong, a student of the famous Leong Tin Chee, along with Hung Gar, and Toy Gar styles.

I obtained a 6th degree Black Belt from my Sifu, and bested the other instructors running the school on Great Arrow in Buffalo, NY which my brother, Kevin and I ran with Master Wong. Each degree in our style, demanded 3 degrees which means 18 levels once Black Belt had been attained. In China stripes are sewn on the sleeves of your uniform. Belts are not worn.

We were not taught T’ai Chi until we had attained Brown or one Belt level below Black. The same with weapons training. That is because the internal style is much more deadly and advanced than the hard or external style. A violent, undisciplined person should never be taught. They will just victimize others and disgrace their teacher.

I have trained in Judo, jui-jitsu, and Tae-Kwon Do. Also, 7 Stars Praying Mantis Kung Fu. I have recently started training under a Master of Sun style Tai Chi and Qi Gong. I have also contacted the last living GrandMaster or keeper of the Style who decended from the founder of Choy Li Fut, and am trying to find out about continuing my training in that style. So you can see, I am more than qualified to teach you these exercises.

Some instructors tell you to do the exercises at a moderate pace, others very slowly. Many say that you will only really see benefits after 90 days. I think they are correct that the greatest benefit is seen about starting then, but I think you will notice a difference definitely within a week, and dramatically, after a month. Here we go!

Prop the Heaven to Improve the Functions of the Triple Warmers. (R1) Supporting the Sky with Both Hands Regulates All Internal Organs. (R2) Double Hands Hold up the Heavens to Regulate the Sanjiao (Triple Burner). (R3) Scoop the Stream. (R4) Holding up the Sky with both Hands to Regulate the San Chiu (Triple Warmer). (R5) Two Hands Reach Skyward to Balance the Triple Burner. (R6) Pressing the Heavens with Two Hands. (R7) Upholding Heaven with Both Hands. (R8) Supporting Heaven, Support the Void. (R10) Lifting the Sky. (R11)

1. Pressing the Heavens with Two Hands Works upper back, neck, shoulders. 2. Drawing the Bow Works shoulders, arms, and thighs. 3. Separating Heaven and Earth Works middle and upper back, shoulders, and stretches spine. 4. Wise Owl Gazes from Side to Side Works neck and upper back. 5. Big Bear Turns from Side to Side Works hips, lower back, thighs, and knees.6. Punching with Angry Eyes Works thighs, lower back, knees, and shoulders.7. Touching Toes then Bending Backwards Works lower back, hamstrings, abdominals, hips. 8. Bouncing on the Toes Works calves, thighs and lower back.

STARTING AND RESTING POSITION (WU JI)

Stand up straight. Your feet should be shoulder length apart. Toes pointed straight ahead. Both feet should be flat on the floor. Relax. Smile inwards.

Your eyes should be open. Breathe in and out in a relaxed, easy manner.

Keep your lips parted slightly. Your arms should be relaxed at your sides with your hands down and pointed at your thighs. Relax your shoulders and let them droop slightly. Some instructors say your tip of your tongue should just touch the roof of your mouth. Breathe in slowly as above, in through your nose and out through your mouth. It resembles the mountain position of Yoga. Empty yourself and stand strong like a mountain powerful and aloof.

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1. Pressing the Heavens with Two Hands

Use the Wu Ji position, and step out to the left. Shoulder width apart. Keep your knees slightly bent , back straight, butt in. Slowly and gently, raise your hands to your waist. Your palms should face upward and your fingers loosely together. The fingers of each hand should point towards each other, and be kept 2 to 4 inches apart. Raise both hands up until you reach your forehead. Inhale as you raise your arms. Relax your abdomen. When you reach your forehead, turn your hands so that your palms face outward. Press your arms upward and outwards in front of your body. Don’t press the arms straight up. Keep your wrists bent, and point your fingers toward each other. Keep inhaling while relaxing your abdomen. Gently stretch the whole body upward as your hands move upward above your head. Move up onto your toes slightly as your arms reach their maximum height. Imagine a circle from your Dan Tien or center of your being(3 inches below and in from your navel), up the middle of your body, and down over the top of your head, and ending at the soles of your feet. Breathe very, very slowly. Use a count of 20, if you can.

Just count the first time or so. Then you will know how to breathe without distraction. Once you hit the maximum height start lowering your hands back down to your side turning them palms outward and slowly exhaling to a count of twenty. Pretend you are breathing down through the soles of your feet.

Repeat Pressing the Sky 6 to 12 times. Breathe as above.

Return to the Wu Ji or empty stance, and breathe naturally a few times to cleanse the air, and normalize your breathing.

You can do the movements seated, standing, or walking and some teachers tell you to interlace the fingers and press straight up. Doing the Qi Gong outdoors in nice weather is always pleasant and advisable.

This exercise helps the Triple burner or the heart, lungs, and stomach, and improves the heart, lungs, stomach, spleen, and liver. All the upper trunk organs are stimulated. Chinese Medicine classes the organs differently than our anatomy. You can look up Chinese Medicine in Google and read to understand the difference.

2. DRAWING THE BOW

Begin in the starting “Wu Ji” Position. Lift up your left foot and step out to the side into a horse stance. Both feet should be facing forward and flat on the floor. The feet should be exactly shoulder width apart and and you should bend your knees. Your back should be straight and your head up and face forward.

Cross your arms your left over your right. Look to the left and pretend you are aiming and pulling the strings of a bow and letting go and releasing the arrow towards a target. As you draw the bow, inhale deeply and slowly. Aim the bow, and release the fingers of the right hand to let the arrow go. As you release the arrow, start to exhale slowly. Relax. Do the movement 5x to the left and then 5x to the right. Breathe slowly and rhythmically, concentrating on each movement so as to perform it correctly. Return to the resting position in between each movement.

As with all the movements, they can be done seated, standing, or walking.

You can increase the number of repetitions to 12 to each side or more if you wish.

This exercise exercise primarily the lungs and the kidneys while the horse stance tones the legs, waist, and back. The mind is helped by the oxygenation.

3. SEPARATING HEAVEN AND EARTH

Lift up and step with your left foot out to the side until you are in a comfortable horse stance with your feet facing forwards and about shoulder width apart. Your arms should be relaxed at your sides with your hands on your thighs. The right hand lifts up along your side and the palm faces downward. The left hand moves to the center of the waist, palm facing upwards. Inhale slowly and deeply as you turn your left hand over so that your palm faces your chest. Bring your left arm up so that your hand moves up the middle of your chest. Slowly lift your right hand to your waist, palm facing downwards. Inhale slowly through your nose. When your left hand reaches eye level, turn your left palm outwards. Start exhaling through your mouth. Press your left arm up at the same time and forward as far as possible, palm facing up. At the same time, press your right arm down and just a little ways back as far as you can, with your palm facing down. Watch your left hand with your eyes while keeping your head facing forward. Start inhaling as you move your left hand in a circular motion out and down. Follow the left hand with your eyes as it moves down. At the same time, while inhaling and moving your left arm out and down, bring your right arm up and out in a circular motion. Bring your right hand to your eye level, palm facing upwards. Bring your left hand to your waist level, palm facing down. As you slowly exhale, press your right arm upward and forward as far as you can, palm facing upwards. At the same time, press your left arm down and slightly back as far as you can, palm facing downwards. Don’t bend your neck to look at your hand. Look at your right hand. Repeat the movements, alternating from side to side, for 6 to 12 repetitions each side. Exhale as your press up and out, inhale as your arms and hands circle out and down.

Move your left foot back so you are resting in the wuji stance.

Again, you can perform the movements while you are seated, walking, or standing.

Most practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, believe that this exercise helps heal the spleen and the stomach.

4. THE WISE OWL GAZES BACKWARD

Lift and step with your left foot and place your feet at a shoulder’s width apart. Look straight ahead. Your hands should be at your hips with your palms facing down. Press down with palms. Stand up straight and relax. Lift your head up, with your chin tucked in slightly. Hips and butt are tucked in. Don’t move your shoulders during the movement. Inhale slowly and deeply. Slowly and gently turn your head to the left side. Look behind you as far as you can. Exhale slowly and deeply as you look behind you. After you have completely exhaled, start to return your head slowly and gently to the front position. Look straight ahead. Then turn your head slowly and gently back towards the right side. Continue to slowly inhale as you turn your body to the right and look behind you as far as you can exhale slowly as you look behind you. After you have completely exhaled, start to return your head slowly and gently, to the front. Look straight ahead. Repeat the movement gazing to the front, left rear, and right rear a total of 8 times each side.

Pretend you are an owl, turning his head from side to side. Move your left foot back to a wuji stance.

Breath easily. Relax. Move slowly. Don’t strain yourself and only move back as far as you can comfortably. Remember, you can perform this movement sitting, walking, or standing.

This movement exercises the neck and eye muscles. Balance and brain are improved by the coordination practiced during the movements. Deep breathing oxegenates the body and kills toxic infections and viruses.

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According to the Ancient Way to Keep Fit, written by Zong Wu and Li Mao , “Referring to the seven factors causing impairments by overstrain, viz., (1) overfeeding that impairs the spleen; (2) fury that causes adverse flow of Qi and impairs the liver; (3) forced overloading or prolonged sitting in damp places that injures the kidneys; (4) cold weather or drinking cold beverages that injures the lungs; (5) sorrow and anxiety that injure the heart; (6) wind and rain, cold and summer-heat that impair the constitution; and (7) great shock and intemperance that impair mentality.” p. 113-Regarding “Turn head to look back to allay five strains and seven impairments.”

5. PUNCHING WITH AN ANGRY GAZE

Step out with the left foot into a horse stance. Start as usual from a wuji stance. Look straight ahead and relax completely. Arms are at the waist and close your hands gently in a soft fist. Slide your right hand slowly forward along the body and when your hand leaves the waist, start turning your fist over slowly and deliberately and extend your arm until the arm is almost, but not quite completely extended. Your arm should be slightly bent and your fist flat forwards, with your thumb over your fingers and your fingers completely together and closed. Now, strike forward slowly with your left hand, turn over your fist as it leaves the body and slowly extend your arm, until your fist is almost completely extended. Leave your arm ever so slightly bent at the elbow. Do not tense your fist or strike hard. This is like tai chi. Slowly. Gently. Breath out as your fist extends out, and in as your fist returns to the body. Do the movement 8 times on each side.

Return to the wuji, resting stance.

This movement strengthens the muscles and improves the Qi, or Chi.

Again, this movement can be done walking, standing, or sitting.

6. BOUNCING ON THE TOES

Relax and assume the starting or wuji stance. Start the movement with your right foot forward and your right foot on your toes. Your arms should be at your hips, with your palms facing downwards. Press down with your palms. Bend your knees and move your torso down. Straighten your knees and move your torso up. Always keep the knees slightly bent. Raise your body slowly up and down.

Your back heel stays flat on the floor. This movement is exactly like what we called the “upper horse”. Others call it the “cat stance”. Stretch out your spine as you move up on your toes. Breathe in slowly as you move up on your toes, and exhale slowly as you return to the starting position. Do 8 repetitions on each side. Move slowly and don’t strain yourself. Imagine yourself on a sunny beach, or in a forest, on the seashore, move up and down like the tide and waves rolling in and out. Relax and hear the sound of the water. Or imagine you are below a beautiful waterfall, watching the water cascading down over the rocks. Use whatever imagery relaxes you. Some do up to 160 repetitions for an excellent whole body workout. Remember, the movements, like all the others, can be done sitting, walking or standing.

This movement helps the following muscles and parts of the body:

1. The calf muscles. To increase the workout, use dumbbells to really work the calf. Point your toes in, to work the outside of the calves, point your toes out to work the inside muscles of the calves. Finally, do the movement with your toes pointing straight ahead to work all sides of the muscles.

2. Again, the breathing helps to oxygenated the body and kills bacteria and viruses. Good for the heart and lungs. Great aerobic exercise.

This exercise helps to rid the body of disease and stimulates the immune system. The hips and lower back are also toned. The feet muscles are exercised and stretched. Leg muscles are strengthened, because one leg is worked more than the other. This exercise can be done either walking, sitting, or standing.

7. THE BIG BEAR TURNS FROM SIDE TO SIDE

Start this movement from the starting or wuji stance. Step out to the left into a horse stance. Your feet should be wider than shoulder width. Feet should be pointing forward or at a 45 degree angle. The knees should be bent as you squat down. The depth that you squat depends on your level of fitness. Try to squat lower with every repetition of this exercise. Rest your hands on the side of your thighs. Your elbows should be pointing out to the sides at a 90 degree angle from the direction that you are facing. If you are facing north, your right elbow should point to the east and your left elbow to the west.. Breathe slowly and deeply as you bend down exhale, and as you face to the sides inhale.

Face north. Keep your hands on your hips thoughout the exercise. Slowly turn your waist to the left until your chest is facing east. Your right elbow should be pointing noeth and you should have your head turned and looking north. Inhale slowly and deeply.

Slowly turn to the right as you bend forward to the front. Exhale as you move to the right side towards the west. When you are facing the middle, your head and shoulders should be at the lowest point bending forward. Turn your waist to the right and lift the upper torso. Slowly turn your waist to the right until your chest is facing west. As you turn to the right your left knee will bend more. Your left elbow should be pointing north, and you should have your head turned towards the north. Inhale slowly and deeply.

Repeat the movement, back and forth, from side to side, for 8 repetitions to each side. Get the feel of swinging from side to side. Keep the posture erect as you face east and west and bend the head and shoulders back. Hold the back and place your right palm on your back and and your left hand on your back palm side down on each hand.

This exercise helps heartburn. The horse stance works the thighs and legs. Bending and turning at the waist trims and tones the waist, hip, abdominal and lower back muscles. The upper back and triceps are tightened as you turn from side to side. The spine is gently stretched to help realign your body and relieve stiffness. Kidneys are strengthened, and Qi or chi are made vital and abundant.

8. TOUCHING THE TOES AND BENDING BACKWARDS

Start from the beginning or wuji stance. Step out to the left with your left fot bout 6 to 8 inches. Your stance should be comfortable. Inhale slowly and deeply and relax and push out with your abdomen as you inhale.

Bend slowly backward from the waist and have both of your hands extended out all the way over your head bend as far backwards as you can comfortably. Don’t fall. Then bend forward and exhale slowly as you reach towards your feet your fingertips should touch lightly at the bottom of the movement. Then clasp your hands 2 or 3 times together and release, while remaining in a bent forward position. Remember, inhale as you bend back at the beginning of the movement, and exhale as you bend forward and down. When you come back up to the starting position, start massaging your kidney areas on both sides of your back in semi circles for 30 seconds or so. This movement is called ” Rubbing the Court of the kidneys”.

Repeat the movement 8 times. Move slowly and carefully without jerking or bouncing up and down.

This movement can be done sitting or standing.

This movement strengthens the kidneys and waist.

You can move your hands to massage different pressure or Qi points or meridians on the body.

To end the set, perform the bouncing on the toes movement to end the exercise and close the Qi Gong set. You should feel relaxed and invigorated at th e completion of these exercises. This set is excellent for warming up and stretching for weight training or any other sport. It helps the body and blood flow increase and heals the muscles between sets of weight training or resistance exercises.



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Joe Barton asked:




I love math! It was my favorite subject throughout the first 22 years of my life. In fact, I even have a degree in accounting and worked as an accountant for 5 years right after college. Numbers were my life! And then I met Natural Health and it changed the course of my life! But I still love numbers!

And I want to talk to you about the number 80! Or more specifically, the number 80%!

Did you know that almost 80% of kidney stones can be dissolved and passed naturally with a simple Kidney Stones Natural Treatment? That means that 8 out 10 people can naturally dissolve and pass their kidney stones without stepping foot in a hospital. And about 2 in every 10 kidney stone sufferers will need to use traditional treatments such as surgery to remove kidney stones because of kidney stone composition or stone size.

If I was a betting man, I would bet you could dissolve and pass your kidney stone with one trip to the grocery store. Let me explain!

Kidney Stones Natural Treatment

vs. Surgery

First, I am a natural health expert and about 50 hours of my week are devoted to natural health wellness! It’s my job and I take pride in what I do! I love researching the latest cutting edge remedies and discovering what works and what’s quack! But my favorite part of my job is hearing from my company’s customers! I receive numerous e-mails each day hearing what worked and didn’t work for treating a sufferer’s ailments. If it works; I document it. If it doesn’t work; I document it and refund the remedy.

And do you know what consistently works to dissolve and pass kidney stones (and is the most popular natural remedy)? A simple Kidney Stones Natural Treatment using phosphoric acid and a high water-soluble vegetable. In laymen’s terms, that means a high dosage of soft drink (containing phosphoric acid) and a miracle flushing vegetable that cleanses your kidneys in less than 12 hours! You can dissolve and pass your kidney stone(s) in less than a day!

Why am I telling you this? Because the medical industry makes billions of dollars each year from ‘misinformed’ victims who shell out hard-earned money to have kidney stone surgery. When the surgery is UNNEEDED! In fact, kidney stone surgery is sky-rocketing at we entered the 21st century and hospitals and doctors could not be happier. In some cases, kidney stone surgery is required (kidney stones bigger than 1.2 cm might require surgery). However, 90% of kidney stones are less than 5 mm or smaller! In other words, a Kidney Stones Natural Treatment will work 90% of the time.

Kidney Stones Natural Treatment- How phosphoric acid works

Kidney stones develop when you become dehydrated (not getting enough water) for an extended period of time. Most of my customers typically live in hot, humid areas or areas where clean water is more difficult to come by. If your body (your body is 75% water) is not getting enough water to flush and cleanse itself, a calcium oxalate kidney stone will the result in the kidney. But how does phosphoric acid dissolve them?

‘Acid’… what do you think of? I think of something eroding away because I have seen what battery acid can do to paint or metal. And this is kind of how phosphoric acid works.

Phosphoric acid is a natural acid found in various fruits and it is also added to some soft drinks to maintain the tangy flavor. Natural acid is NOT bad for you (Vitamin C is ascorbic acid) because of your stomach lining which even contains stomach acid.

But kidney stones don’t stand a chance against phosphoric acid. In fact, phosphoric acid can erode the paint right off a car and enamel off a tooth! And phosphoric acid can dissolve kidney stones too.

Is a Natural Remedy Guaranteed?

Yes and No! Yes, I guarantee our remedy to work every time! However, of our last 300 Kidney Stones Natural Treatment Report sold, 256 people passed their kidney stones without any pain. 44 people were unable to pass their kidney stone(s). That means about 85% of kidney stone sufferers will pass their kidney stones.

Are you tired of dealing with kidney stone pain? Are you dreading the kidney stone surgery that awaits you? Are you willing to try a 100% guaranteed Kidney Stones Natural Treatment that is step-by-step and works in 12 hours?

Please visit our secured website and see if our simple remedy and our promised guaranteed is right for you.



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Eri Hariono asked:




Stop Onion Tears

When an onion is pierced, a chemical reaction takes place, which releases sulfur compounds. These compounds may irritate the eyes and cause tearing.



To reduce tearing:

Chill onion for about 30 minutes before cutting. Always use sharp knife. Begin cutting at the top, leave root end uncut as long as possible as it contains the highest concentration of sulfur compounds.

The Secrets on How Onions Can Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels

Have you ever wondered why onions are able to lowering blood pressure and decrease cholesterol levels?

It is all because onions are low in calories yet add abundant flavor to a wide variety of foods. With only 45 calories per serving, onions are fat and cholesterol free, very low in sodium, high in vitamin C, and a good source of fiber and other key nutrients.

Furthermore, onions contain a variety of other naturally occurring chemicals known as organosulfur compounds that have been linked to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Thus, it is proven that onions in the function of natural cure since as a part of natural home remedies.

Onions Categories

1] Spring/summer Fresh Onions

Spring/summer fresh onions are available in yellow, red and white throughout their season, March through August. Fresh onions can be identified by their thin, light-colored skin. Because they have higher water content, they are typically sweeter and milder than storage onions. This higher water content also makes them more susceptible to bruising.

With its delicate taste, the spring/summer onion is an ideal choice for salads and other fresh and lightly-cooked dishes.

2] Fall/winter Storage Onions

Fall/winter storage onions are available August through April. Also available in yellow, red and white, storage onions have multiple layers of thick, dark, papery skin. Storage onions have an intense flavor and a higher percentage of solids.

Storage onions are the best choice for savory dishes that require longer cooking times or more flavor.

The Color of Onions

Onions come in three colors – yellow, red, and white. Approximately 87 percent of the crop is devoted to yellow onion production, with about 8 percent red onions and 5 percent white onions.

Yellow onions are full-flavored and are a reliable standby for cooking almost anything. Yellow onions turn a rich, dark brown when cooked and give French Onion Soup its tangy sweet flavor. The red onion, with its wonderful color, is a good choice for fresh uses or in grilling and char-broiling. White onions are the traditional onion used in classic Mexican cuisine. They have a golden color and sweet flavor when sautéed.

Start now and do not delay any seconds for your daily intake with onions in your meals!



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Neelima Reddy asked:




—Know About The Postures And Positions That Prevent Back Pains

The old east originated meditative art- yoga is making a good impact in the present scenario.

It is adored all around the world and is supposed to be very effective in keeping body flexible and kept in good shape Power yoga

It has a wonderful therapeutic impact as well. Yoga is comprised of many postures and sets of breathing exercises (Pranayamas).

These breathing exercises work on the muscles of the upper back to prevent it from pain or reduce the pain.

Yoga postures too have the potential to decrease tension and stress, which sponsors back pain. Yoga teachers have tailored a set of postures and pranayamas. which are especially recommended to avoid or reduce back pain. A check on these breathing exercises and yogic poses listed below will surely help you.

1. Pelvic Tilt Posture

This is recommended to offer a support to the lower back. It also supports abdominals, sacroiliac joints and adjacent structures of the body. It is supposed to be wonderful in cases of problems related to the lower back.

Sometimes, poor posture and muscle atrophy cause severe jerks in the lower part of back, which are very painful. The pelvic tilt posture offers a spinal stabilization in such case.

2. Triangle Pose

Triangle poses are effective on the hips, which have abrawny influence on the spine. The spine is directly associated with back pain.

Hence, a triangle pose is very effective in the reduction of back pain. Nevertheless, it is a bit bizarre type of pose but is very powerful in controlling back pain.

3. Side-Angle Postures

This posture is supposed to be great in alleviating back pains. Side-angle poses of yoga assist with postural conditions, which are very effective in back pain such as those that result from scoliosis and kyphosis. They are alsoeffective in stretching the core muscles of the body, which includes the oblique abdominals too.

4. Standing Forward Bend Positions

This yogic posture is supposed to be a challenge for the performer’s sense of alignment. ‘Uttanasana’is the most famous posture of forward bending. It works wonders with regard to problems of backaches.

It is considered to be a great posture to remove skeletal disk related ailments. However, you must be careful while performing yoga poses such as ‘Uttanasana.’ A wrong posture can increase the pain instead of diminishing it.

5. Mountain Pose or Tadasana

The elevating yoga position is supposed to be very useful in alleviating back pain. This posture needs the utmost level of your attention because it offers the best results; that is if you know what you are doing.

It develops an ideal spinal alignment and offers an instant relief for back pains. It is also a must for patients with back pain.

6. Corpse pose

To get this yogic posture, lie flat on your back in a relaxed manner and raise your arms at your sides. Have your arms alongside your trunk but slightly away and have your palms facing upwards.

Spread your legs in a natural way. While performing this, you should turn your knees out slightly but if it hurts, perform the yoga in the best possible way of comfort. Release the tension and take deep breaths.

You must be feeling relaxed when you do this because this yoga posture is supposed to be a great exercise in getting a relief from backaches and other ailments as well.

7. Cat Stretch

It involves your back, knees and hands. You start with the hands and knees with a flat back, which brings your shoulders and hands in an alignment. This yogic posture is known for its gradual impact to help relieve backaches.

8. Supported Bridge Pose for Back Pain

This yoga posture is very famous among people suffering from backaches. This is considered as a good exercise posture, as it makes a connection among different parts of body to provide support.This exercise is usually included in the must-to-do list of yoga postures.

9. Stretched Out Big Toe Pose

Also known as ‘Supta Padangusthana,’ this yogic asana needs a gentle stretch of hamstrings and calves. A stretching of these body parts brings an awesome improvement in the condition of the person, who is suffering from backaches [chiropractic therapy].

10. Supine Spinal Twist to get relief from back pain

This trunk rotation movement deals with the twisting of the spines. Nevertheless, it is not an easy deal for everyone but its results are truly worth the effort.

Note: People with degenerative disk ailments must be cautious while performing this yoga.

11. Cat-Cow Pose – Yoga for Back Pain – A Yogic Pose for Spinal Alignment

This pose offers a tremendous effect in dealing with backaches. It comprises functioning of Pilates, yoga and core strengthening asana. The cat-cow position is famed for its therapeutic results and it is widely performed nowadays.

12. Yoga for Back Pain – Cobra Pose

Cobra pose is also known as ‘Bhujangasana.’

The movement of this posture asks one to lie-down on the floor on his or her stomach.

This is then followed by making an arch with the help of the performer’s forelimbs (hands). This is a brilliant stretch exercise that has the capacity to provide a great relief to all who is suffering from backaches.

13. Pranayama (Breathing yogic exercises to get relief from back pain)

As you know, Yoga is a complete package of different physical postures and breathing exercises. Its poses are great in terms of providing a relief for backaches but breathing exercises are also important.

They work as a stimulant for main poses and help you in thwarting irritating backaches.

‘Anulom vilom’ and ‘Nadi sodhan’ are the two most famous breathing exercises.These exercises work wonders in avoidance of a multitude of fatal ailments.

Incorporating functions of inhale and exhale, they let the body grasp more oxygen which is very helpful in blood purification. These asanas also decrease anxiety levels and make the mind calm.

A regular practice of these two exercises releases all the tension, which reduces the possibilities of severe backaches.

Though, there are various methods suggested by yoga experts to hasten an easier healing of the body, coupling it with a healthy diet is equally important. A person must take care of his or her dieting habits to put a control on the occurrence of ailments [Natural healing].

A hygienic food intake and good sitting posture will never lead you the pathetic condition of backaches. Moreover, because it is evident that many people are suffering from problems of continuous aches in the back it is widely recommended to get a good deal of vitamin D and calcium supplementation.

Lastly, one should not perform breathing exercises and yoga postures in a wrong manner for they only breed in health hazards instead of benefits.



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Martin Christensen asked:




It is a fact that a lot of those extra pounds of weight you are running around with, is not body fat. But leftovers from the meals you have been having to together with excessive water and gases, cause by your body being trying to digest the unhealthy food and additives that the food industry puts in the food these days.

Get rid of Stomach Bloating

The bad news is carrying around those leftovers causes toxins that’s are not good for you and your body. You probably have tried to have the feeling of feeling pregnant with a bloated stomach with a lot of gasses inside, or just felt tired without any energy. In worse case these toxins can cause colon cancer.

The good news is there is a lot you can do yourself to avoid colon cancer and get rid of all those dangerous toxins in your body.

Cleanse your colon is a very safe way to prevent toxin build up in your body, and doing a colon cleanse diet is an excellent way to lose some pounds as well.

Lose up to 30 pounds of body weight

Some people have lost up to a total of 30 pounds doing a colon cleanse from the comfort of your home, within a very short timeframe and basically without any changes in your diet or going to the gym. Of course I recommend you to live a healthy live. But imagine losing pounds of body weight without any work at all. A home remedy colon cleanse is a very comfortable and safe way to detoxify your body.



Here are some of the benefits you will get:

- Fast weight loss, compared to a regular weight loss cycle.

- Flatten stomach and no bloating, because of less gas stored in your colon

- More Energy, your body is not spending any energy to digest any toxins

- Healthier look, because you become healthier inside will reflect on your outside as well. Like healthier skin, clearer eyes and no acne.

- Future colon cancer prevention



Other more long term benefits are:

- Decreases your chances of having yeast infections,

- Avoid lower back pain

- Decreased bowel movement, bloating and constipation. Many time caused by a sedentary lifestyle, lack of fiber and dehydration.

Universal Cleanse is one of the best colon cleanse products on the market when it comes to doing a colon cleanse at home. It has been used by thousands of satisfied costumers for cleansing their colon and detoxifies their body.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, known from TV and Oprah Winfrey highly recommends doing a colonic detox cleanse on a regular basis, simply to avoid diseases related to your intestines and digestion system, and in worse case colon cancer, so you don’t have to go through any colon cancer treatment in the future.

It is quite simple the fewer waste products your body has to deal with, the stronger immune system you will have to avoid those deadly diseases. It is a fact that colon cancer is the second most deadly cancer type.



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