Ayurveda explain why low salt diets cause more harm than good for those with high blood pressure. Ayurveda bases meal recommendations on a person’s bodily type (or dosha). Although one body type may respond better to a particular taste or cuisine, completely cutting out the meal is never advised. Limiting the troublesome food is always […]
Yoga and other mind-body work good for diabetes control
The study was published online in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine by Fatimata Sanogo, Ph.D. candidate, also of Keck School of Medicine, USC, and colleagues. Mind and body practices, especially yoga, improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes to a similar extent as medications such as metformin, new research shows. “To our knowledge, this is the first […]
Daily breathing exercises could reduce blood pressure
Researchers said the results were as effective as taking blood pressure medication and possibly more effective than lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or reducing salt in your diet. Using breathing techniques for 5 to 10 minutes a day might help lower blood pressure, according to a study completed at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and […]
The benefits of Team Sports over Individual Sports for your child’s mental health
According to a recent study, some sports are more beneficial than others. For example, kids who play team sports as opposed to only solo sports are less likely to develop mental health issues. We are aware that playing sports is good for our mental health in addition to our physical health. Over 11,000 parents of […]
