Archive for September, 2009

Using The Triangle Pose In Yoga To Your Benefit!

Triangle PoseLet’s face it; we are a generation that is very, very tough on our body.  We are a generation that does not take care of our bodies either.  The constant computer typing and sitting down is something that is very, very hard on your body – especially your back.  What if there was a way that you could cure your back pain without really having to take a bunch of pills?  Well, there is!  Yoga is a fantastic way to ensure that your back stays in tip-top shape!

First and foremost, you need to understand that there are a bunch of different poses in Yoga that can help back pain; you just need to find the ones that fit you.  The triangle pose is by far the best pose in the world, for it is most effective on your hips, which have a brawny influence on the spine.

The spine is actually the thing that is directly the cause of your back pain, so keep that in mind!

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09 2009

Essential Oils: The Story Behind Them!

Essential OilsTo be perfectly honest – when I first started blogging, I had no idea what the difference between essential oils and regular oils were.  Now?  Well, now of course I know the differences, however do you?

Essential oils are some of the purest forms of oil and they are the most concentrated oils in the world.  They actually have to be diluted by ‘carrier’ oils such as grape seed, apricot or almond oil.  The reason for this is that you will never be able to use straight essential oils on your skin – it will not work.

Essential oils in general are in fact the essence of a particular plant or flower.  They could even be distilled from the stem, leaves, roots, bark or even the flower of that particular plant.  While these are not necessarily oil in the sense, they are a fluid.

There are many different uses for essential oils when they are diluted – aromatherapy is by far the best use for them though.

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09 2009