TURMERIC NOT GOOD during chemo
People have turned to herbs to boost health for centuries. But a new report published in the journal Cancer found that some herbal supplements may be risky for cancer patients. Researchers looked at 44 herbal medicines, and a whopping 29 of these were deemed to pose health risks to patients ...
Yoga a day may keep asthma away
Get a daily yoga dose: While regular Down Dogs won’t allow you to ditch your asthma inhaler completely, you may find yourself needing it less often.
A recent review of 10 studies found that a regular yoga practice can increase overall quality of life for asthmatics, helping them to sleep better, ...
How yoga made Chef Stroobant a relaxed man in the kitchen
Celebrity Chef & Owner of restaurants and lifestyle brands says yoga regulated his life and changed him into a more relaxed man
I started yoga about ten years ago because of music. There was a guy teaching yoga classes in a fitness center and I was training on the other side ...
The doctor will Om with you now
In a small workout room with a handful of other Navy veterans, David Rachford looked out the window to watch the fringed leaves of a tall royal palm tree wave softly in the warm Southern California breeze. The soothing view eased the challenging exercise routine he was trying for the ...
Why might yogis get sick less often?
Antioxidants Twelve weeks of yoga led to higher levels of disease fighting antioxidants compared with running, cycling, and jumping rope, according to a new study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
While we usually think of antioxidants coming solely from nutrient-dense foods, the body also naturally produces compounds with ...
Can I use ghee instead of butter in my baking?
Yes—but expect your baked goods to be crispier. Ghee is made by using heat to remove milk solids and most of the water from butterfat. That process also removes whey and casein proteins and lactose, which encourage a soft texture. Because it contains more fat than butter, use 25 percent ...
How does yoga relieve stress?
Yoga has been shown to decrease cortisol and adrenaline, the main stress hormones that make you feel overwhelmed, cranky, and on edge. However, a single yoga class isn’t enough to balance them. Most studies show that significant hormonal improvement requires three to six months of regular practice for 30 to ...
Ease into HIIT
Your vinyasa practice may keep you fit, but it doesn’t necessarily prepare your body for high-intensity interval training (HIIT). A University of British Columbia study found that non-athletes showed signs of harmful stress in their muscle tissues after two weeks of HIIT. The muscle cells were only firing at half-power ...
Om Away Pain
The next time your lower back acts up, try to quiet your mind before you reach for the opioids. Prescription pain relief is not only expensive, but it can also be addictive. An all-natural antidote? A few minutes of meditation can significantly reduce pain, even in those who have built ...
Born to be a Yogi
If you maintain a regular yoga practice, you might want to thank your mother. Children of moms who remained active during pregnancy tend to be more physically active themselves, suggests preliminary research from Baylor College of Medicine. And observational studies have also shown mom’s healthy habits continue to rub off ...
My Story, My Calling: Selina Sheth
Writer Selina Sheth chronicles her ongoing journey of yoga and shares how her practice continues to help her reach for her true self.
By Selina Sheth
I’m a writer by profession and lately I’ve been reading what is every storyteller’s bible for structure and character development: Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With ...
Better Burgers
Expand your patty repertoire with super-simple recipes full of flavor and good-for-you ingredients
Pescatarian
Tangy salmon burger
SERVES 4
Tasty, fiber-rich chia seeds help bind this heart-healthy burger together.
8 scallions, trimmed, quartered
¼ cup chia seeds
1 lb skinless, boneless salmon, cut into 4-inch chunks
2 tbsp yellow or white miso paste
¼ tsp ground cayenne or ...