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Gentle yoga may soothe chronic back pain
Reuters: By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People plagued by chronic lower backaches may find some relief in yoga class, researchers reported Monday. Their study of 101 adults with persistent low back pain found that a gentle yoga class seemed to be a better alternative to either general exercise or a self-help book. [...]
Full StoryLiving with chronic pain
Excellent interview with the author of a book about her chronic daily headaches and chronic fatigue. She dismisses toxic causes at one point, but I still think it’s well worth reading. [subscription required but you can view a commercial to read it free] Paula Kamen has had a headache for 14 years. Her unlikely and [...]
Full StoryHow yoga can help treat ADD
From YogaJournal.com: For decades, doctors blamed ADD on bad parenting, character weakness, refined sugar, and a host of other causes. Recent research, however, using sophisticated brain-scanning technology suggests a subtle neurological impairment. Studies report that several brain regions in ADD appear underdeveloped, most notably the right prefrontal cortex�an area of the brain associated with inhibition. [...]
Full StoryUsing Yoga to Manage ADD
By Jennifer Koretsky Exercise is a powerful tool for ADD management. Medical professionals recommend that adults get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (such as running or biking) 3-5 times per week to improve their general health. For ADDers, this type of exercise is particularly beneficial, because it may balance production of neurotransmitters and [...]
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