Articles for category: Health, yoga

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Reduce Migraine Pain with These 3 Yoga Poses

The Benefits of Yoga for Reducing the Frequency and Intensity of Migraines Introduction Migraines are a common and disabling neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, moderate to severe headaches and associated symptoms. Migraines often involve throbbing head pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smell. An estimated 12% of adults in the US suffer ...

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How Yoga Inverts Your Risk of Fractures

Introduction Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. It involves performing poses and controlled breathing exercises to promote physical and mental well-being. In recent decades, yoga has become increasingly popular around the world as a way to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation. This article explores the growing body ...

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Breathe Easy: How Yoga Reduces Post-Traumatic Stress

Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. The disorder affects approximately 8 million American adults each year. PTSD is characterized by four main types of symptoms: People with PTSD often relive the event through intrusive distressing recollections of the event, ...

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Reduce RA Pain and Inflammation with This Gentle Yoga Routine

Introduction to rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, and damage to the joints. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RA affects over 1.5 million adults in the United States. It is more prevalent in women than men. RA primarily targets the lining of ...

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Calm Your Gut: How Yoga Eases Digestive Distress

Introduction Digestive issues are incredibly common, with estimated prevalence rates of 42% for constipation, 25-45% for IBS, and 60 million people experiencing heartburn at least once a month. These uncomfortable and often painful symptoms can significantly impact quality of life. The good news is that yoga offers a safe, effective way to help improve digestion ...

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The Surprising Way Yoga Helps Asthma Sufferers Breathe Better

Introduction Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, making breathing difficult. It causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. Asthma symptoms can range from mild to severe and sometimes can be life-threatening. The airway inflammation and narrowing that occurs with asthma is often triggered by ...

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Stretch, Breathe, Heal: How Yoga Eases Joint Pain

Introduction Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It combines physical postures and poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation or relaxation. Yoga has become increasingly popular around the world for its many health benefits. Joint pain is very common and affects millions of people. It can be caused ...