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Vegetarian Kids Grow Up Just Fine

Vegetarian Kids Grow Up Just Fine

Posted by Margaret in Nutrition on 13. Nov, 2009 | 1 Comment

“Toddlers who refuse to eat furry animals; teenagers who suddenly hate everything their parents cook; children of vegetarian parents.  Whether it’s your choice or theirs, raising a vegetarian kid can be a challenge.  As vegetarianism becomes more accepted and maybe even more common – and that includes the nation’s younger set – here’s the good [...]

Eating Animals

Eating Animals

Posted by Margaret in Books, Nutrition on 12. Nov, 2009 | 1 Comment

Jonathan Safran Foer best known for the novel Everything Is Illuminated writes in his new book, Eating Animals, that he struggled with ambivalence over eating meat for most of his life, but never committed until he adopted his dog, George.
Foer argues that there’s no difference between the value of the lives of pets and the lives of [...]

How to Find a Good Alternative Medicine Practitioner

How to Find a Good Alternative Medicine Practitioner

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 11. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments

Whether you’re getting a deep-tissue massage or trying acupuncture for the first time, picking the right alternative medicine professional is important to your health.
Here are tips to help you choose wisely:

Ask for referrals from your doctor, local hospital, or medical school.
Get a recommendation from a professional organization for the type of practitioner you are looking [...]

Alternative Medicine Becoming Mainstream

Alternative Medicine Becoming Mainstream

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 09. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments

You or someone you know may be choosing to treat themselves using nontraditional methods, but to what end?  An article in the Health section of the LA Times today stated that “Americans spent $22 billion on supplements in 2007″.  Instead of surgery, pharmaceuticals or other traditional care, many Americans are opting for treating themselves with [...]

The Season for Cooked Veggies

The Season for Cooked Veggies

Posted by Margaret in Nutrition on 31. Oct, 2009 | 1 Comment

As the days get cooler, it’s time to nourish your body with warm, cooked veggies.  It’s the season of kale, squash and holiday spices.  So give the raw, light salads a break and go for something warm and hearty instead.  I love cold salads, but this week I decided to make a cooked kale salad [...]

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    Navasana Pose

  • NAVASANA

    Type of pose: Seated

    Benefits: Builds abdominal and core strength

    Instructions:

    1. From a seated position, bring the legs straight up to a 45 degree angle.

    2. The torso will naturally fall back, but do not let the spine collapse. Make a "V" shape with the body.

    3. Bring the arms out straight in line with the shoulders.

    4. Balance on the sit bones.

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