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Yoga to boost immunity

Posted on May 10, 2013 by nto

The triggers of a bad immune system are stress and fatigue and it is an established fact that yoga reduces stress, detoxifies the body and works on your endocrine system to maintain immunity. Let us learn few simple postures that … Continue reading →

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Yoga Isn't Just Good For Your Mind, It's Good For Your Genes

Posted on May 4, 2013 by penmas

Other recent research has yielded similar findings. Scientists have found that yoga induces changes in the expression of genes related to the immune system (in other words, yoga may boost immunity), and that practicing yoga and meditation can help the … Continue reading →

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Can yoga boost your immune system?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by nto

That's the scientific term for whether a specific gene is “turned on,” meaning its protein or RNA product is being made. This latest study confirms those findings, links them to the body's immune system, and suggests this effect may be … Continue reading →

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New research suggests that practicing yoga produces internal changes on a …

Posted on April 26, 2013 by penmas

This latest study confirms those findings, links them to the body's immune system, and suggests this effect may be instantaneous. … It suggests that, as far as the immune system is concerned, walking in nature is good—but yoga might be … Continue reading →

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Laughing matters in this Lumberton yoga class – Fayetteville Observer

Posted on April 22, 2013 by nto

"Your body can't distinguish between real or fake laughter," Roberts said. "So you still get the benefits of laughing even if you fake it 'til you make it." Laughter has been shown to decrease stress, increase blood flow, boost the … Continue reading →

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Run down? Yoga may be the answer

Posted on March 12, 2013 by nto

"It can focus your mind and help you work out who you are and where you are going. "Also, it can tone your body, help you lose weight, make you look and feel younger, keep you more limber in your … Continue reading →

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Run down? Yoga could be the answer

Posted on March 11, 2013 by penmas

"It can focus your mind and help you work out who you are and where you are going. "Also, it can tone your body, help you lose weight, make you look and feel younger, keep you more limber in your … Continue reading →

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It's your yoga

Posted on March 10, 2013 by penmas

… it promotes blood and nutrient flow into the spine and can counteract the deterioration of spinal discs; it can ease arthritis and stimulate the immune system; it can even depress cortisol and raise testosterone, leading to stronger arousal and … Continue reading →

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