Yoga and Diet (13-11-2013)

Yoga and Diet

INTRODUCTION
Modern man lives at the risk of self-poisoning through the food the consumer. Body tissues are continually undergoing a change of structure and the multitude of cells that make up the body are constantly dying off, while fresh material is supplied, this body building materials comes only from the food one eats. While our yogi’s placed great importance on diet, it is in the last few years, the western scientists & physicians have paid attention to this subject

Recent researches on diet has proved that,

“A change in diet can not only cure and prevent diseases, but also prolong humAn life”

It also changes the character of a person.

This diet modulation, now-a-days plays very important role in all therapies, but from ancient time “YOGA and DIET” are always interrelated. Without proper diet, Yogic practices fails & without proper practice & yoga, diet is not exactly suitable for the body.

YOGA

Yoga is “RIGHT LIVING”. This definition may appear to be simple, but really it is very significant, for the meaning of right living is very wide. It aims at the harmonious development of the body, mind and soul. It is the tuning away of senses from the objective universe and the concentration of mind within. The practice of yoga helps to control the emotions and passions and gives power to resist temptations and to remove disturbing elements from the mind

There are 8 limbs in yoga according to “PATANJALI” maharishi

a) Yama

b) Niyama

c) Asana

d) Pranayama

e) Prathiyahara

f) Dharana

g) Dhyana

h) Samadhi

To attain the 8th stage, one not only practices yoga, but also should be strict in their diet. Though, as already said yoga and diet are always inter-related.

Amazing Cucumbers

1.   Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2.   Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3.   Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4.   Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5.   Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the photo chemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6.   Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7.   Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explorers for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8.   Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water..

9.   Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10.                Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11.                 Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the physiochemical will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12.                 Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface. You want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but it won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13.                 Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate

10,000 times stronger than Chemotherapy.

There is no harm just drinking this water as a normal water, day to day.?

Just cut 2-3 thin slices of lemon in a cup/containner and add drinking water will become "alkaline water", drink for the whole day, just by adding drinking water. Take it as drinking water everyday is good for everybody.

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