Friday, October 15, 2010

Neponset Valley Yoga Newsletter - October 2010


Yoga Practices for the Common Cold
 Drug-Free Alternatives to getting well
Americans will get more than a billion colds this year. To try and relieve all that coughing, sneezing and feeling miserable, we will spend about $18 billion dollars on over-the-counter medications. While they may provide some symptomatic relief,  OTCs won't make your cold better. Instead of being one of the feverish masses, stay healthy with the ancient practices of Jala Neti and Nasya.

The Dark Side of Vitamin Water
"Not-So-Smart" Water? 
When did water become passé? When the geniuses that sell us things we don't really need discovered that we will buy sugar-water if they label it "Healthy". And the really interesting twist... under fire in a lawsuit for deceptive advertising, Coca Cola lawyers are using the "only stupid people think this is healthy" defense! Outraged?
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Meditation Changes Your Mind
Don't just do something...Sit!
Researchers continue to support the health benefits of ancient practices like meditation. AARP recently did a piece on meditation and it's benefits - it's never too late to start a practice!

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