The Bridge pose is also known as Setu Bandhasana, which means construction of a bridge. In this posture, the whole body forms an arch which is supported at one end by the crown of the head and at the other on the feet, hence the name.
When the Bridge is performed immediately after the Plough pose it acts as a gentle counter pose to complement the benefits of Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) and the Plough (Halasana). It releases any tension that may have built up in the thoracic (part from the neck to waist) and lumbar (lower part of the back) regions of the spine while practicing the two previous asanas.
Tightness in the back and spine results from poor posture, stress and a sedentary lifestyle. This pose is a wonderful way to ease tension in the shoulders, upper and in the lower back. The Bridge can reverse the strain of sitting at a desk or computer all day. It will help to pull back the shoulders, which may tend to roll forward while sitting.
Unlike many backbends, this asana can be hold for longer period of time without risking injury to the lower back, because the back is protected by the working of strong leg muscles.
This asana strengthen the back, arms, shoulders, buttocks and thighs, promoting flexibility of the spine. It strengthens arches of the feet, ankles, hamstrings (tendon behind the knee) and triceps (large muscle at the back of the upper arm) and it rejuvenates tired legs.
The Bridge stretches the chest and the neck. It opens the heart and lungs, stimulates the abdominal organs and regulates the thyroid and endocrine system. It increases blood circulation.
Note: The Bridge is a good preparatory posture for the Wheel pose.
The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.
Following are some of the conditions when yoga pose - the Bridge can be avoided:
1) If you have any problem with your knees avoid practicing this pose as it is places a lot of tension on the knees.
2) In case of neck, shoulder or spinal injury this pose should be avoided.
3) Not advised in a last trimester of a pregnancy (6–9 months).
Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is the author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Monday, 31 August 2009
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Obesity Killing UK
Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges we face nowadays. Almost 1 in 4 adults in England are currently obese and the experts predict that if we do not do anything about it three-quarters of the population could suffer the ill effects of excess weight within the next 10 to 15 years.
The problem is growing rapidly and the costs are soaring. The NHS estimated cost to treat obese and overweight individuals is around £4.2 billion and is forecast to more than double by 2050.
Obesity is a medical condition when a person is carrying too much body fat for their height and sex to such a degree that it rapidly increases the risk of diseases leading to reduced life expectancy. Obesity causes about 30,000 deaths a year in England alone.
The standard expression of body size is the body mass index (BMI). It represents body weight (in kilograms) relative to body height (in metres squared).
By the official standard being obese is having a BMI over 30.
Our lifestyle has changed rapidly. We no longer walk to work or school or eat home-made food. We replaced it with cars and ready-made high-in-fat and high-in-sugar meals. We also eat 'super-sized' portions at home or eat out in restaurants offering eat-as-much-as-you-can meals.
So, it is no wonder that we are getting fatter and developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis.
Tackle the problem may not be easy but with a bit of determination we should be on our way to a healthier Britain.
To achieve a healthy body we have to permanently change our eating and exercise habits. It is a long-term lifestyle change rather than a quick fix fad and it can provide sustained weight loss and minimize the risk of chronic diseases.
Incorporating exercise in your lifestyle such as brisk walking, cycling, dancing, swimming or Yoga at least three times a week for 20-30 minutes will be a great start to weight loss.
Adding to your daily meals fresh fruits and vegetables, wholemeal bread and pasta, brown rice, nuts and seeds will bring gratification and will result in fewer cravings of fatty and sugary snacks.
Drinking plenty of still water will keep you hydrated and it will reduce your urge to eat when you are not hungry.
In no time you will feel better and see the difference. You will be on your way to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is the author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for a number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
The problem is growing rapidly and the costs are soaring. The NHS estimated cost to treat obese and overweight individuals is around £4.2 billion and is forecast to more than double by 2050.
Obesity is a medical condition when a person is carrying too much body fat for their height and sex to such a degree that it rapidly increases the risk of diseases leading to reduced life expectancy. Obesity causes about 30,000 deaths a year in England alone.
The standard expression of body size is the body mass index (BMI). It represents body weight (in kilograms) relative to body height (in metres squared).
By the official standard being obese is having a BMI over 30.
Our lifestyle has changed rapidly. We no longer walk to work or school or eat home-made food. We replaced it with cars and ready-made high-in-fat and high-in-sugar meals. We also eat 'super-sized' portions at home or eat out in restaurants offering eat-as-much-as-you-can meals.
So, it is no wonder that we are getting fatter and developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis.
Tackle the problem may not be easy but with a bit of determination we should be on our way to a healthier Britain.
To achieve a healthy body we have to permanently change our eating and exercise habits. It is a long-term lifestyle change rather than a quick fix fad and it can provide sustained weight loss and minimize the risk of chronic diseases.
Incorporating exercise in your lifestyle such as brisk walking, cycling, dancing, swimming or Yoga at least three times a week for 20-30 minutes will be a great start to weight loss.
Adding to your daily meals fresh fruits and vegetables, wholemeal bread and pasta, brown rice, nuts and seeds will bring gratification and will result in fewer cravings of fatty and sugary snacks.
Drinking plenty of still water will keep you hydrated and it will reduce your urge to eat when you are not hungry.
In no time you will feel better and see the difference. You will be on your way to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is the author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for a number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Yoga Pose Shoulderstand Benefits and Dangers
There are a number of yoga schools which encourage beginners to do this pose without checking their medical history, which is quite dangerous.
The shoulderstand (also known as Sarvangasana in Sanskrit) is called the queen of all yoga poses because of the benefits it provides for the whole body. In Sanskrit, Sarva means the whole and Anga means the body.
It’s an inverted yoga posture engaging all parts of the body and stretching the shoulders, neck and upper back. As the body is inverted blood pressure is higher in the upper extremity of the body because of the force of gravity.
While holding this yoga posture the blood pressure in the brain reaches an average of 110mmHg.
The shoulderstand nourishes the thyroid gland, regulates the body's metabolism, controls the heart rate, promotes growth and balances the digestive and nervous system.
It massages the abdominal organs and relieves stress. Because of the enriched blood flow to the brain it also relieves emotional and mental stress, headaches and it is very tranquilizing.
However like every other science, yoga is also a precise science.
The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.
The following are some of the conditions with which the shoulderstand yoga pose should never be performed:
1. If you are suffering from high blood pressure
2. If you are having weak eye blood vessels or suffering from Glaucoma or detached Retina, please avoid the Shoulderstand as it could worsen the condition.
3. During menstruation it is best to avoid this pose.
4. If you have a neck injury. Anyone who has Cervical Spondylities should not attempt to practice this pose because as you hold the pose part of the body weight is taken through the neck.
Please remember on many occasions GPs (doctors) are also not aware of the contraindication of various yoga poses and they may say that yoga is safe based on their perception which is not exactly the case.
By ignoring the precautions you put your health at risk.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is an author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London (UK) and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
The shoulderstand (also known as Sarvangasana in Sanskrit) is called the queen of all yoga poses because of the benefits it provides for the whole body. In Sanskrit, Sarva means the whole and Anga means the body.
It’s an inverted yoga posture engaging all parts of the body and stretching the shoulders, neck and upper back. As the body is inverted blood pressure is higher in the upper extremity of the body because of the force of gravity.
While holding this yoga posture the blood pressure in the brain reaches an average of 110mmHg.
The shoulderstand nourishes the thyroid gland, regulates the body's metabolism, controls the heart rate, promotes growth and balances the digestive and nervous system.
It massages the abdominal organs and relieves stress. Because of the enriched blood flow to the brain it also relieves emotional and mental stress, headaches and it is very tranquilizing.
However like every other science, yoga is also a precise science.
The same yoga pose can be beneficial for some people however it can be dangerous for others if precautions are not taken or previous health conditions are not taken into consideration while performing this pose.
The following are some of the conditions with which the shoulderstand yoga pose should never be performed:
1. If you are suffering from high blood pressure
2. If you are having weak eye blood vessels or suffering from Glaucoma or detached Retina, please avoid the Shoulderstand as it could worsen the condition.
3. During menstruation it is best to avoid this pose.
4. If you have a neck injury. Anyone who has Cervical Spondylities should not attempt to practice this pose because as you hold the pose part of the body weight is taken through the neck.
Please remember on many occasions GPs (doctors) are also not aware of the contraindication of various yoga poses and they may say that yoga is safe based on their perception which is not exactly the case.
By ignoring the precautions you put your health at risk.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta is an author of numerous books on yoga, weight loss and stress management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
Subodh Gupta is based in London (UK) and conducts yoga, weight loss, nutrition and stress counselling sessions for number of celebrities.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Yoga for Back Pain Simplified
The new yoga book “Simplified Yoga for Backache” authored by celebrity yoga trainer Subodh Gupta is released and available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles and all other major online retailers.
Back pain is very common and it is one of the most frequent complaints among people. According to a survey published in 2000, almost half of the adult population in the UK (49%) report lower back pain lasting for at least 24 hours at some time in the year. 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time.
This book includes simple yoga poses and is a practical guide with a plan on preventing and managing back pain.
People most often suffer from lower back, shoulder and neck pain for various reasons, such as: during long hours of sitting at a workstation, working in front of a computer, driving long distances, gardening, lifting a small child from
the floor, stress, etc.
However, majority of back pain cases happen because of a weak and inflexible back.
A strong and flexible back creates the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. If our back is not healthy we cannot be healthy. Back pain can be avoided or at least minimised in the first place if our back is strong and flexible.
Simple yoga poses described in this book will not only strengthen the back muscles and bring flexibility to the back but will also help reduce stress. Simplified yoga postures as described in this book can be practiced by everybody, whether young or old, beginner or advanced.
This is a concise book (68 pages) with a large number of photographs to explain each yoga pose clearly.
This book consists of 3 parts. The first part of the book contains understanding about back pain, how it affects our body, its prevention and the benefits of yoga. The second part is about simplified yoga exercises for flexibility, strength and reducing stress. The third part is to record your yoga practice and improvement.
Subodh Gupta is a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK. http://www.subodhgupta.com/aboutus.html
He has organised more than 500 workshops on yoga for leading companies such as Oracle, Sapient, International Data Corporations, etc.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Back pain is very common and it is one of the most frequent complaints among people. According to a survey published in 2000, almost half of the adult population in the UK (49%) report lower back pain lasting for at least 24 hours at some time in the year. 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time.
This book includes simple yoga poses and is a practical guide with a plan on preventing and managing back pain.
People most often suffer from lower back, shoulder and neck pain for various reasons, such as: during long hours of sitting at a workstation, working in front of a computer, driving long distances, gardening, lifting a small child from
the floor, stress, etc.
However, majority of back pain cases happen because of a weak and inflexible back.
A strong and flexible back creates the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. If our back is not healthy we cannot be healthy. Back pain can be avoided or at least minimised in the first place if our back is strong and flexible.
Simple yoga poses described in this book will not only strengthen the back muscles and bring flexibility to the back but will also help reduce stress. Simplified yoga postures as described in this book can be practiced by everybody, whether young or old, beginner or advanced.
This is a concise book (68 pages) with a large number of photographs to explain each yoga pose clearly.
This book consists of 3 parts. The first part of the book contains understanding about back pain, how it affects our body, its prevention and the benefits of yoga. The second part is about simplified yoga exercises for flexibility, strength and reducing stress. The third part is to record your yoga practice and improvement.
Subodh Gupta is a Celebrity Personal Yoga Trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK. http://www.subodhgupta.com/aboutus.html
He has organised more than 500 workshops on yoga for leading companies such as Oracle, Sapient, International Data Corporations, etc.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Yoga Breathing Exercise Kapalbhati Benefits and Its Dangers
In Sanskrit Kapal means forehead and Bhati in Sanskrit means shining. Practicing Kapalbhati on a regular basis leads to shining face with inner radiance. Kapalbhati is a highly energizing abdominal breathing exercise. In kapalbhati quick exhalation and natural inhalation are performed.
Quick exhalation generally takes about one fourth of the time of inhalation. Quick exhalation and natural inhalation follow each other.
Yogic breathing exercises were meant for preparing mind for meditation and were not designed as remedy for diseases though these exercise promote well being in general.
Regular practice of Yoga exercises do help in cleansing the lungs and entire respiratory system, purifying the blood and the body gets an increased supply of oxygen to all its cells.
Breathing exercise also helps in improving the digestive system, strengthening abdominal muscle as well as energising the mind for mental work.
How to do Kapalbhati Pranayama:
Step 1) Sit in comfortable crossed leg position with Back straight. Hands resting on knees in either chin or gyana mudra. Face to be relaxed.
Step 2) Inhale deeply through both nostrils, expanding abdomen and exhale with the forceful contraction of abdominal muscles. (Pull the abdomen in by quickly contracting the abdominal muscles and exhale through the nose). The air is pushed out of lungs by contraction of the diaphragm.
Step 3) After exhalation again inhalation but inhalation should not involve any effort. To inhale just relax and the lungs will automatically expand and filled with air. One can begin with 10 respiration. After completing 10 quick exhalation and natural inhalation, inhale and exhale deeply. This is one round. One can start the practice of Kapalbhati pranayama with 3 such rounds for practice.
However numerous benefits of kapalbhati as described by modern day yoga gurus as panacea for many major illnesses are far from truth, misleading and even dangerous.
In fact kapalbhati though beneficial for a healthy person can be dangerous for many people if they are suffering from conditions such as:
a) Heart disease
b) High blood pressure
c) A hernia
In addition this exercise should never be practiced when an asthmatic attack is in progress, or if pain or dizziness is experienced. Quick exhalation should be comfortable to oneself, i.e. quick exhalation should not be too forceful as suggested by many Indian yoga gurus.
Following are the common mistake observed among the participants while practicing kapalbhati pranayam:
1) Abdomen is contracted while inhaling.
2) Shoulders are contracted to push the air out when exhaling.
Additional Point to remember:
a) Exercise should not be done if you are feeling uncomfortable at any time during the exercise.
b) Kapalbhati should be practice on an empty stomach only.
c) Kapalbhati should be practiced after the asanas and Relaxation (atleast 10 minutes) and before meditation
It is extremely important that one should first explain his/her health condition to their yoga teacher before beginning any yoga exercise.
Ignorance on the part of yoga teacher and participant can be very dangerous and can bring more harm to practitioner instead of benefits.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, an author and celebrity personal yoga trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Quick exhalation generally takes about one fourth of the time of inhalation. Quick exhalation and natural inhalation follow each other.
Yogic breathing exercises were meant for preparing mind for meditation and were not designed as remedy for diseases though these exercise promote well being in general.
Regular practice of Yoga exercises do help in cleansing the lungs and entire respiratory system, purifying the blood and the body gets an increased supply of oxygen to all its cells.
Breathing exercise also helps in improving the digestive system, strengthening abdominal muscle as well as energising the mind for mental work.
How to do Kapalbhati Pranayama:
Step 1) Sit in comfortable crossed leg position with Back straight. Hands resting on knees in either chin or gyana mudra. Face to be relaxed.
Step 2) Inhale deeply through both nostrils, expanding abdomen and exhale with the forceful contraction of abdominal muscles. (Pull the abdomen in by quickly contracting the abdominal muscles and exhale through the nose). The air is pushed out of lungs by contraction of the diaphragm.
Step 3) After exhalation again inhalation but inhalation should not involve any effort. To inhale just relax and the lungs will automatically expand and filled with air. One can begin with 10 respiration. After completing 10 quick exhalation and natural inhalation, inhale and exhale deeply. This is one round. One can start the practice of Kapalbhati pranayama with 3 such rounds for practice.
However numerous benefits of kapalbhati as described by modern day yoga gurus as panacea for many major illnesses are far from truth, misleading and even dangerous.
In fact kapalbhati though beneficial for a healthy person can be dangerous for many people if they are suffering from conditions such as:
a) Heart disease
b) High blood pressure
c) A hernia
In addition this exercise should never be practiced when an asthmatic attack is in progress, or if pain or dizziness is experienced. Quick exhalation should be comfortable to oneself, i.e. quick exhalation should not be too forceful as suggested by many Indian yoga gurus.
Following are the common mistake observed among the participants while practicing kapalbhati pranayam:
1) Abdomen is contracted while inhaling.
2) Shoulders are contracted to push the air out when exhaling.
Additional Point to remember:
a) Exercise should not be done if you are feeling uncomfortable at any time during the exercise.
b) Kapalbhati should be practice on an empty stomach only.
c) Kapalbhati should be practiced after the asanas and Relaxation (atleast 10 minutes) and before meditation
It is extremely important that one should first explain his/her health condition to their yoga teacher before beginning any yoga exercise.
Ignorance on the part of yoga teacher and participant can be very dangerous and can bring more harm to practitioner instead of benefits.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, an author and celebrity personal yoga trainer in London.
Subodh Gupta has been interviewed by various TV channels and his views and articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers in India and the UK.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Diet Cancer and Jade Goody
It is painful to acknowledge the fact that even in this modern era of 21st century “Cancer accounts for nearly one-quarter of deaths in the United States, exceeded only by heart diseases”. In 2004, there were 553,888 cancer deaths in the US (23.1% of all death).
Heart disease accounts for 653486 deaths which is about 27.2% of all death in USA. That means heart and cancer related death accounted more than 50 % of all death in USA in 2004.
Similarly let’s have a look at some of the statistics in UK. In the UK according to Cancer research UK, “One in four (26%) of all deaths in the UK are caused by cancer. There were 153,491 cancer deaths in the UK in 2005”.
You might be wondering why I am quoting so many statistics about cancer and heart diseases.
The point is even when our knowledge about our diet has increased tremendously and medical science is in advanced stages, still majority of death even in the developed nations on this planet are happening with the decease which are linked with our diet.
Most of human body diseases like cancer and heart disease are linked with our food which we eat. If people are eating healthy food then how can there be more than 50 % death from heart and cancer diseases?
If we know what is healthy and if we eat healthy then our body should be healthy. It is that simple.
After looking at above statistics one can easily deduct the analysis the despite the big advancement in our knowledge about our diet still somehow somewhere we do not understand our diet or our food properly.
I like the following quotation from Hippocrates, the father of medicine (460-357 B.C.)“He who does not know food, how can he understand the diseases of man?” which is quite true even in this present time after more than 2350 years when he said.
It is a reality that we are still eating unhealthy food like fast food and meat which leads towards obesity, which is linked as one of the main cause of cancer and heart diseases, kind of diseases which should have been eliminated long time ago.
Recently I was reading the news headline that Britain is fast becoming the fast food nation. As per news published on US department of health and human service, NIH news website ” Eating at Fast-food Restaurants More than Twice Per Week is Associated with more Weight Gain and Insulin Resistance in Otherwise Healthy Young Adults”.
Another habit which is destroying people health in the western nations is of eating meat. The main reason is first the meat itself is not healthy for the human being and second that it is contaminated.
I would like to mention one statement here from - Delmer Jones, President of the US Meat Inspector Union regarding contaminated meat, he said” The labels are misleading the public. The labels should declare that the product has been contaminated with fecal material… Today, nationwide; line speeds are up to 140 to 160 carcasses per
minute. It’s not humanly possible for meat inspectors to do what they are required to do, which is to protect the consumer.”
The extra weight we gain because of the fast food and contaminated meat puts you at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer, etc. So in a way the habit of eating fast food and meat is destroying your health and putting you in the great danger of losing health.
Sadly recently in the UK ex Big brother celebrity Jade Goody was diagnosed with the advanced stage of cervical cancer. Treatments for cancer include chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, surgery and drug treatments, or these in combination.
Jade Goody had stage 4 cervical cancer, which is when the disease is at its most advanced stage and has spread. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 after breast cancer.
Though Jade Goody is suffering with cancer but with the help of media her issue of cervical cancer has certainly created awareness among the citizens in the UK.
In the end I would like to say that if we correct our eating habits then not only we would have healthy body but we would certainly get rid of most of diseases like cancer and heart diseases which are killing most of the western nations.
Living with a healthy body is not a complicated rocket science. Our body is made up of food which we eat during our day to day life. If we are unhealthy at the moment then one thing is certain that the food which we eat is not good enough.
Healthy food habits will certainly lead you to good health forever.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Weight Loss Trainer in London, Holistic health consultant and author of the book “7 food habits for weight loss forever”.
Subodh Gupta is based in London and conducts Yoga, Nutrition, Stress Management and Weight loss workshops.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Heart disease accounts for 653486 deaths which is about 27.2% of all death in USA. That means heart and cancer related death accounted more than 50 % of all death in USA in 2004.
Similarly let’s have a look at some of the statistics in UK. In the UK according to Cancer research UK, “One in four (26%) of all deaths in the UK are caused by cancer. There were 153,491 cancer deaths in the UK in 2005”.
You might be wondering why I am quoting so many statistics about cancer and heart diseases.
The point is even when our knowledge about our diet has increased tremendously and medical science is in advanced stages, still majority of death even in the developed nations on this planet are happening with the decease which are linked with our diet.
Most of human body diseases like cancer and heart disease are linked with our food which we eat. If people are eating healthy food then how can there be more than 50 % death from heart and cancer diseases?
If we know what is healthy and if we eat healthy then our body should be healthy. It is that simple.
After looking at above statistics one can easily deduct the analysis the despite the big advancement in our knowledge about our diet still somehow somewhere we do not understand our diet or our food properly.
I like the following quotation from Hippocrates, the father of medicine (460-357 B.C.)“He who does not know food, how can he understand the diseases of man?” which is quite true even in this present time after more than 2350 years when he said.
It is a reality that we are still eating unhealthy food like fast food and meat which leads towards obesity, which is linked as one of the main cause of cancer and heart diseases, kind of diseases which should have been eliminated long time ago.
Recently I was reading the news headline that Britain is fast becoming the fast food nation. As per news published on US department of health and human service, NIH news website ” Eating at Fast-food Restaurants More than Twice Per Week is Associated with more Weight Gain and Insulin Resistance in Otherwise Healthy Young Adults”.
Another habit which is destroying people health in the western nations is of eating meat. The main reason is first the meat itself is not healthy for the human being and second that it is contaminated.
I would like to mention one statement here from - Delmer Jones, President of the US Meat Inspector Union regarding contaminated meat, he said” The labels are misleading the public. The labels should declare that the product has been contaminated with fecal material… Today, nationwide; line speeds are up to 140 to 160 carcasses per
minute. It’s not humanly possible for meat inspectors to do what they are required to do, which is to protect the consumer.”
The extra weight we gain because of the fast food and contaminated meat puts you at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer, etc. So in a way the habit of eating fast food and meat is destroying your health and putting you in the great danger of losing health.
Sadly recently in the UK ex Big brother celebrity Jade Goody was diagnosed with the advanced stage of cervical cancer. Treatments for cancer include chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, surgery and drug treatments, or these in combination.
Jade Goody had stage 4 cervical cancer, which is when the disease is at its most advanced stage and has spread. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 after breast cancer.
Though Jade Goody is suffering with cancer but with the help of media her issue of cervical cancer has certainly created awareness among the citizens in the UK.
In the end I would like to say that if we correct our eating habits then not only we would have healthy body but we would certainly get rid of most of diseases like cancer and heart diseases which are killing most of the western nations.
Living with a healthy body is not a complicated rocket science. Our body is made up of food which we eat during our day to day life. If we are unhealthy at the moment then one thing is certain that the food which we eat is not good enough.
Healthy food habits will certainly lead you to good health forever.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Weight Loss Trainer in London, Holistic health consultant and author of the book “7 food habits for weight loss forever”.
Subodh Gupta is based in London and conducts Yoga, Nutrition, Stress Management and Weight loss workshops.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
Paula Abdul Bulimia Yoga and Nutrition
Eating disorders are a serious mental illness affecting 1.1 million people in the UK.
One of the main eating disorders is Bulimia Nervosa, popularly known as Bulimia. Bulimia was recognised by doctors as an eating disorder in 1979.
As food and eating play a very important part in our lives we experiment with different eating habits or we try to change our diet. However, some eating patterns can be damaging.
People with bulimia crave food and binge-eat, and afterwards they make themselves sick or misuse laxatives to get the food out of their bodies.
They feel guilty about the binge eating but because they are very afraid of becoming fat they continue the destructive cycle of compulsive eating and vomiting, which they cannot control.
Emotional difficulties in life, demanding jobs, low self-esteem, family relationships, death of someone special, sexual or emotional abuse can lead to Bulimia.
Bulimia is more common in girls, effecting women between the ages of 16 and 40 and is most likely to begin at about 18-19 years of age according to National Health Service UK.
Recent studies suggest that around eight in every 100 women will have bulimia at some point in their lives.
Bulimia can cause not only physical problems such as: lethargy, tiredness, irregular periods or frequent weight changes but can also develop psychological problems like: obsession with food, mood swings, depression, shame, guilt or feeling lonely.
It can take over the life of the ill person making her/him feel trapped and desperate and can lead to self-destruction. In extreme cases the illness can be fatal due to heart failure.
‘American Idol’ judge and Pop singer Paula Abdul is open about her life with bulimia. During an interview on the ABC-TV news show “Prime Time Live,” she revealed that she has suffered from the severe eating disorder for about 17 years.
After years of struggling with bulimia Paula Abdul admitted: "It became a living hell for me and I wanted to get help. I wanted to be free from weighing myself on the scales."
She sought the help of professionals and went through an eating disorder treatment program. For overcoming her long-time battle with bulimia The National Eating Disorders Association presented Abdul with its highest honour, the Profiles in Living
Award.
The good news is that nutritional counselling along with Yoga can provide an effective solution in treating bulimia.
What is needed in case of Bulimia is education about basic nutrition and sensible eating to promote a healthy relationship with food and daily yoga practice to reduce the emotional need for food, as hunger is also an emotional need and cannot be
satisfied by food alone.
The nutritional counselling and yoga can help the patient to release the emotional stress and break the binge-and-purge cycle and to stabilize chaotic eating behaviour.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Weight Loss Trainer in London, holistic health consultant and also the author of the book “7 food habits for weight loss forever”.
Subodh Gupta is a celebrity yoga trainer based in London and conducts Yoga, Nutrition, Stress Management and Weight loss sessions.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
One of the main eating disorders is Bulimia Nervosa, popularly known as Bulimia. Bulimia was recognised by doctors as an eating disorder in 1979.
As food and eating play a very important part in our lives we experiment with different eating habits or we try to change our diet. However, some eating patterns can be damaging.
People with bulimia crave food and binge-eat, and afterwards they make themselves sick or misuse laxatives to get the food out of their bodies.
They feel guilty about the binge eating but because they are very afraid of becoming fat they continue the destructive cycle of compulsive eating and vomiting, which they cannot control.
Emotional difficulties in life, demanding jobs, low self-esteem, family relationships, death of someone special, sexual or emotional abuse can lead to Bulimia.
Bulimia is more common in girls, effecting women between the ages of 16 and 40 and is most likely to begin at about 18-19 years of age according to National Health Service UK.
Recent studies suggest that around eight in every 100 women will have bulimia at some point in their lives.
Bulimia can cause not only physical problems such as: lethargy, tiredness, irregular periods or frequent weight changes but can also develop psychological problems like: obsession with food, mood swings, depression, shame, guilt or feeling lonely.
It can take over the life of the ill person making her/him feel trapped and desperate and can lead to self-destruction. In extreme cases the illness can be fatal due to heart failure.
‘American Idol’ judge and Pop singer Paula Abdul is open about her life with bulimia. During an interview on the ABC-TV news show “Prime Time Live,” she revealed that she has suffered from the severe eating disorder for about 17 years.
After years of struggling with bulimia Paula Abdul admitted: "It became a living hell for me and I wanted to get help. I wanted to be free from weighing myself on the scales."
She sought the help of professionals and went through an eating disorder treatment program. For overcoming her long-time battle with bulimia The National Eating Disorders Association presented Abdul with its highest honour, the Profiles in Living
Award.
The good news is that nutritional counselling along with Yoga can provide an effective solution in treating bulimia.
What is needed in case of Bulimia is education about basic nutrition and sensible eating to promote a healthy relationship with food and daily yoga practice to reduce the emotional need for food, as hunger is also an emotional need and cannot be
satisfied by food alone.
The nutritional counselling and yoga can help the patient to release the emotional stress and break the binge-and-purge cycle and to stabilize chaotic eating behaviour.
Issued in public interest by Subodh Gupta, a Celebrity Weight Loss Trainer in London, holistic health consultant and also the author of the book “7 food habits for weight loss forever”.
Subodh Gupta is a celebrity yoga trainer based in London and conducts Yoga, Nutrition, Stress Management and Weight loss sessions.
http://www.yoga-london.org.uk
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