Dhanur Asana.....

B E N E F I T S
 

Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
Stimulates the reproductive organs
Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders
Tones the leg and arm muscles
Adds greater flexibility to the back
Good stress and fatigue buster
Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation
Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders

Surya Namaskar

Reduces depression, anxiety and stress by reducing key markers like cortisol
— Stretches and tones your muscles keeping them supple and flexible
— Enhances concentration and intuition
— Burns excess calories and tones the body
— Regulates endocrinal system leading to better metabolism, absorption of nutrition and elimination of toxins
— Helps you look young through better cell rejuvenation
— Excellent alternative to caffeine and other stimulants
— Calms the mind and helps get better sleep
— Increases the quantity of “good mood” neurotransmitters like Serotonin
— Improves posture, flexibility and balance and stability of mind

Do it every morning.

The importance of sleep...

I would like to share with you the importance of sleep.
Getting the right amount of rest is essential in taking control of our health and unfortunately it is often over looked. Sleep is something I have to be very aware of because for me there is too many things I want to get done in a day.  I know for many of you, ... it is very important.

Wouldn't it be great if you could go to bed and wake up with better blood sugar control?

 

In effect , that may be what you do when you get adequate sleep. Research suggests that not getting the
shuteye you need, may contribute to insulin resistance

One reason is that poor sleepers often experience sleep apnea, a condition that interferes with normal breathing and has been linked to diabetes.

There has been evidence that sleep by itself helps the body use glucose more efficiently.

One study found that people averaged roughly 5 hours of sleep had 40% lower insulin sensitivity than people who got about 8 hours.

Are you getting enough sleep?

Probably not : most people get 60 - 90 minutes less than they need.

If this sounds like a problem with a simple solution, it is. Spend more time in bed.

Getting enough sleep is as much about quality as quantity, and its not always easy to drift off when you want to , especially when you are under stress.

Fortunately, if you are following a 3 step program, you're already doing plenty that will help you get good sleep : eating right, exercising right, and managing stress right.

If you still need help, however, try these tips.
1. Don't sleep in. Snoozing later on week ends to try to catch up on sleep may throw your rhythm out and may be harder to get to sleep at night. If you are going to add sleep time do it by going to bed earlier.

2. Reserve your bedroom for sleep - Take the TV OUT

3. Leave your worries on paper. If you are one of those who bring your worries to bed - try writing them down on paper with possible solutions. Often times if  you feel like you dealt with the situation it will help you drift off more quickly. A trick I use is even in the dark I reach for my paper and pen to jot down things I can't get out of my mind.  When I have a clear mind I finally drift off.

4. Know when to go to bed. Figure out a schedule and try to stick with it the best that you can. Often times we loose track of time and get watching TV and before we know it is is past midnight.

5. If you wake up in the middle of the night stay in bed, you will
have a better chance of falling back to sleep.

It is very important that we make the time to get adequate rest.

To your Health
 

PS  Take control of your health today and don't let yourself become another statistic.

HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP

Items needed:

200 ml water
50 grams of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
2-liter plastic bottle

Or US conversion:
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar

HOW: 

1. Cut the plastic bottle in half.
2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.
3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.
5. Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.)

Change the solution every 2 weeks for continuous control.

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Dehydration - symptoms and what to do~

Early dehydration
- dry mouth, thirst, restless or irritable behaviour, headache, mild muscle cramping.

Moderate dehydration
- dry mouth, extreme thirst, flushed face, headache, warm and dry skin, lack of urine production, dizziness, weakness, cramps in the arms and legs.

Severe dehydration
- all above, plus severe cramping, low blood pressure, fainting, convulsions, bloated stomach, lack of elasticity of skin, rapid deep breathing, fast and weak pulse – in extreme cases, heart failure.

Treatment

- If you develop early signs of dehydration, get out of the sun; ideally go somewhere cool, in the shade. Splash yourself with tepid water or apply cool, wet cloths to your face and neck and drink water slowly, small sips at a time.

If your symptoms are not relieved within half an hour or so, or you go on to develop severe symptoms such as an inability to pass urine, vomiting, weakness or cramping, consult a doctor immediately.