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31 January 2008 Enlightenment | Drink
for Health | Raise HDL | Hilot | Productivity
| Relationship Mistakes
This eZine (No. 115)
Yoga's Eight Fold Path to EnlightenmentBy: Brodi SaatphaWhile many consider Yoga to be a form a physical exercise, it is also known to be an exercise in spiritual development. Most would agree that the true goal of Yoga is to provide the individual with the means to achieve inner peace and balance. To achieve these lofty goals, students are encouraged to become familiar Yoga's eight fold path. The eight fold path consists of eight disciplines; Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samhadi. The first fold, Yama, advises students to engage with the world from a moral standpoint, and is actually broken down into five distinct elements. The first element, Ahimsa, teaches the student to respect the world around him. The second, Satya, teaches that one should be honest with themselves and with others. The third, Asteya, teaches not to steal from another. The fourth, Bramacharya, advises against overindulgence of any form. The fifth, Aparigraha, teaches the student to live a simple life that is not distracted by material things. Niyama, or the second fold, is considered the path of self restraint and consists of three distinct elements. Shaugh, the first element, teaches students to keep the body and mind clean and pure. Santosh, the second element, teaches the student to be happy and contented with the task at hand and to give an honest effort in all endeavors. Tapa, the third element, suggests that certain pleasures must be given up in order to attain one's goals. Asana is the third of the eight fold path, and it is concerned with physical training and building stamina. Asana is made up of 84 yoga poses, which are focused on developing strength, increasing health, and preparing for meditation. This stage is as much about physical conditioning, as it is mental or psychological discipline. Pranayama, the fourth fold, concerns controlled breathing. Proper breathing is important for mastering true relaxation and self discipline. The proper way to breathe while practicing yoga is to breathe in, and breathe out while pausing in between. Pratyahara is the fifth of the eight folds, and is concerned with the individual's control of sensory stimulation. The intent is to induce a sense of inner peace and quiet, by tuning out external stimulation. Dharana is the sixth fold, and it is primarily concerned with focusing one's concentration on meditation. When a meditative state has been attained the student is then on to the seventh step, Dhyana. The final step, Samhadi, is attained when all previous steps have been completed and the individual experiences a true oneness with all things. The student is, as of this point, in tune with the universal flow. Namaste! About the Author: Brodi Saatpha has been practicing Yoga for many years, and one day hopes to attain true enlightenment. When she is not teaching others how to discover inner peace, she writes for yoga-insight.com - an inspiring online magazine dedicated to educating and informing people about the history of yoga, yoga chants, yoga retreats and more.  You Are What You DrinkBy: Libby SustachekThe average American today gets about 21% of their calories from beverages, consuming about 150 to 300 more calories than 30 years ago. Half of this intake comes from soft drinks and juice drinks. Why?….portions are bigger, and the percentage of people consuming these beverages has gone up. There is a connection with soda and juice drinks and obesity, as well as any beverages with calories. There are groups of adults who have tripled their daily intake of alcoholic beverages, and other adults who have started having a smoothie a day. Studies show that weight gain occurs when you shift from noncaloric beverages to calorically sweetened ones. If you drink a beverage, whether it is a soda, alcoholic beverage or juice, you do not compensate by eating less food later. Beverages are less satiating than solid foods. When you consume calories from beverages, you do not necessarily compensate by eating less food later. Calories that come from liquid do not register with our appetite controls. In fact many individuals eat even more calories than they normally would when they have an alcoholic beverage before a meal. Why?…alcohol lowers a persons inhibitions, as well as sets up a fall in blood sugar, which causes a person to want to more. Water is really all we need to drink for a healthy balanced diet. Water does several things for our bodies. First it quenches our thirst, second it helps to eliminate the high amounts of sodium found in our foods today, and third it helps our elimination system work more effectively. Though an occasional alcoholic drink, fruit juice, soda or cup of coffee is ok, it is important for us to get back to basics and eat and drink in moderation to live healthier lives. What should we drink? Below are recommendations made by Nutritionists for a balanced diet. 6 to 8 servings of water daily. 2 servings of unsweetened coffee or tea a day 2 servings of milk a day No more than 4 diet drinks a day Either one alcoholic, sports drink, or100% fruit juice a day One soda a day About the author: Total Health Solutions provides health education to employers, and individuals in San Diego County. Owner, Libby Sustachek, has 20 years experience in the healthcare industry, a BA in Psychology, an MA in Health Education, Health Solutions and You Comic ReliefBetter Both Visit the Doctor This old man in
his eighty's got up and was putting on his coat.
His wife said, "Where are you going ?" He said, "I'm going to the doctor." And she said, "Why? Are you sick?" "No," he said. "I'm going to get me some of those new Viagra pills." So his wife got up out of her rocker and was putting on her sweater and he said, "Where are you going?" She said, "I'm going to the doctor too." He said, "Why?" She said, "If you're going to start using that rusty old thing again, I'm going to get a tetanus shot." The Benefits Of Raising Your HDL CholesterolBy: Julia CarmichaelHDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) is the so-called good cholesterol in the blood serum. It is responsible for carrying excess cholesterol away from the body tissues and arteries back to the liver. The liver combines cholesterol with lipoproteins for use in various physiological body functions and building of tissues. A lipoprotein is a combined unit of lipid, that is, fat on the inside surrounded by protein on the outside. What are Lipoproteins? Since cholesterol is water-insoluble, the blood cannot carry it unless it is turned into a water-soluble form. That is where water-soluble lipoproteins enter the scene. They combine with cholesterol to form water-soluble units that can move through the bloodstream. These lipoproteins are mainly of two types: low-density (20–25% proteins) lipoproteins, LDL and high-density (40–55% protein) lipoproteins, HDL. Medical experts refer to the cholesterol transported by HDL as HDL cholesterol. So What is HDL? So, when medical experts talk of HDL cholesterol, they mean HDL-bound cholesterol. Scientifically speaking there is no such thing as “good cholesterol” or “bad cholesterol”. Cholesterol is just cholesterol, a sterol lipid having the chemical formula C27H45OH. In fact, HDL and LDL are not cholesterol at all. They are just lipoprotein vehicles for carrying and moving cholesterol through blood. Most people commonly call HDL good cholesterol because it travels from the arteries and body tissues back to the liver for recycling or elimination. This prevents a build-up of plaque (a hard fatty deposit) on the inner walls of major arteries supplying blood to the organs. This reduces clogging of the arteries and the risk of heart attacks, paralysis, and hypertension. Recent Discovery Scientists have recently discovered that low HDL cholesterol level in blood is an independent risk factor for these cardiovascular and crebrovascular diseases. HDL levels below 40 mg/dL for men and below 50 mg/dL for women are considered low. This is separate from the total cholesterol and LDL levels. This means that even with a normal total cholesterol count and a safe LDL level, people with low HDL cholesterol levels are at an increased risk of heart disease. Why Lowering Cholesterol Is Not Important So the emphasis should not only be on lowering the total cholesterol and LDL levels, but also raising the HDL cholesterol level. Research has shown that a drop of just 1 mg/dL in the HDL cholesterol level can lower a person’s risk of suffering a fatal heart attack by 3%. But how does one raise the HDL cholesterol level while keeping the total cholesterol and LDL levels low? Ideally, an HDL more than 50 mg/dL for men and 60 mg/dL for women is considered heart-protective. Most people, however, can push the HDL cholesterol levels up by making some lifestyle and diet changes. Benefits of Raising Cholesterol To raise your HDL cholesterol, take up an aerobic activity like walking, cycling, swimming or dancing for 30–40 minutes 5 times a week. Quitting smoking, losing excess weight and consuming foods rich in dietary soluble fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants also raises the HDL cholesterol levels. Another lifestyle change that is effective in raising HDL cholesterol is saying no to saturated and trans fats (red meats, egg yolk, butter, whole-cream dairy products, commercial bakery items, deep-fried foods, and so on). Instead go for a diet based on polyunsaturated and monounsaturated vegetable oils, whole grains, cereals, nuts like almonds and walnuts, flaxseeds, beans, legumes, lentils, fruits and vegetables. The only drugs known to raise HDL cholesterol effectively are niacin (vitamin B3) and a class of compounds called fibrates. About
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Get the latest in hdl cholesterol know how from the only true source at http://www.lowercholesterollog.com. Check out our hdl cholesterol pages. Hilot: An Alternative Medicine TreatmentBy: Ryan KaufmanAlternative medicine has risen so quickly in popularity that many forms of alternative medicine treatments have been brought into the spotlight. The alternative medicine massage treatment is among these. Massage is a great way to relax the body and take away the stress and problems of the day. The more common reasons that people get an alternative medicine massage is to rid their body of kinks and to feel refreshed afterwards. The History of Hilot Hilot as an alternative medicine massage originated from the Philippines. There are several varieties of this kind of alternative medicine massage. It has been a useful way of treating so many things from the flu to sprains and even dislocations. It is embedded in the culture of the country and there are, up to this very day, a few people who practice this type of alternative medicine massage. The mang-hihilot or masseuse tends to guard their secrets methods of kneading and herbs that this is now uncommon to get a person who is skilled at it. Due to the close guarding of the trade secrets of the masseuse, they only teach their close relatives this art of alternative medicine massage in order to keep the family line going. It is uncommon today to actually have a Hilot that is performed by someone with ancient heritage. Hilot goes as far back as the 5th century in the tribes of the Filipino people. It is unfortunate to note that there are no written facts or documents regarding the exact ways of this alternative medicine massage. What has been handed down from generation to generation of mang-hihilot contains variations added or subtracted by the current masseuse. Uses Of This Alternative Medicine Massage The hilot type of massage is often used to alleviate aches and pains due to overwork or stress. It is also common for a hilot masseuse to attend to a pregnant woman during birth or to change the position of the baby. Other hilot massages also help to ease the pain of a sprain or a dislocation. These massages can be painful therefore the person giving the hilot usually asks the individual to chew on some leaves or to take a brew which can alleviate pain. Although the pain can be very intense to begin with, many claim that the medicinal value in the future fare outweighs the temporary discomfort of the treatment. This form of alternative medicine massage is very effective especially for the stress related aches and pains. Many of todays clients of hilot massages are doctors, lawyers, stockbrokers, and real estate brokers. These high stress jobs require a release of stress and many have found that massage is the perfect way. It is typically done with the accompaniment of virgin coconut oil to rub or knead at the muscles. After a hilot session, you are usually warned not to bathe for approximately twenty four hours. This is because the special oils used in the hilot session are rumored to only work if given enough time to soak in though the skin. About the author: Ryan Kaufman is an author and internet marketer who writes on a variety of medical subjects. Additional information can be found on My Alternative Remedy. http://www.myalternativeremedy.com/ Learn
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 The 3 Little Known Secrets To Daily ProductivityBy: Aaron PottsWhether you have a business that is based out of your home, or if you want to maximize your efforts at your job, there are 3 basic concepts that will ensure your success. By learning about and embracing these 3 simple – and free – success techniques you will not only increase your productivity, but you will maintain your sanity as well! Scheduling Yes, you are busy. Everyone is busy these days. From stay at home parents who raise children full-time, all the way up through CEO’s of billion-dollar companies, everyone is busy. However, everyone has the same 24 hours every day to get things done, so keep that in mind if you have the habit of thinking that your situation is different from anyone else’s. When it comes to scheduling all of the things that are on your daily or weekly to-do list, writing down the master list of things that you want to accomplish is the absolutely mission-critical first step. The reason why writing down everything on your to-do list is so important is because until you write it down, you probably don’t have a true grasp over just how many things you are trying to do every day! Write down every single thing that you do that takes even 5 minutes of your time. Your list could include – but will hardly be limited to – things such as: Personal – Sleep schedule, taking breaks, practicing personal hygiene, eating, talking on the phone, dealing with children, spending time with your family, running errands, surfing the Internet, exercising, etc. Professional – Daily and weekly work tasks, answering email, product development, marketing, research, taking care of your website, tending to customer service, going to meetings, travel time, dealing with other employees, etc. Once you have your list of things that you need to get done every day or every week, then you need take a REALISTIC look at how much time you have to dedicate to each of those activities. Realism It is critical that you write down how much time you actually spend on each of your tasks. Don’t set yourself up for failure by underestimating how time much you truly spend on the things that you do regularly. For example, if you actually spend 4 hours per day reading and replying to email, but you find that number shocking, don’t schedule only 2 hours per day to work on email. If your travel time is 60 minutes of actual driving, but then also includes a 30-minute window in the morning and again in the evening during which you get back and forth to your car, start up or shut down your work area, chit-chat with other employees, etc., then you have to include that in your schedule. Being realistic about the many things that take up time everyday is the hardest part for most people. We find it difficult to believe that out of an 8 or 10-hour work day, that so much of that time is spent NOT working, so we tend to mentally block out the things that are not productive. Here is the thing to remember, though: Whether you are being productive or not, the clock is still ticking. You might be amazed at how much time you spend each day NOT accomplishing the tasks that are in front of you. Perseverance Scheduling your time and being realistic about how long it takes to get things done is only the beginning. Realizing that you have many things to do every day and that you could clean up your productivity habits is simply not enough to effect change. You have to consistently “stick to your guns” and follow through on whatever plans you come up with in order to increase your productivity. If you are going to leave your house 30 minutes earlier in order to beat the traffic rush, only doing so occasionally is not going to net you any serious amount of additional time over the long-term. Avoiding chatty co-workers in the break room one day, but carrying on a 20-minute conversation with them the next day is only going to serve to cancel out your efforts. At home, avoiding the home-based distractions every Monday and Tuesday, but then slacking on your resolve to be more productive by the end of the week will not allow you the cumulative benefits of your efforts. Regardless of what systems that you put in place in order to increase your productivity, follow the 3 basic rules that were just mentioned, and you will achieve long-term success: Schedule your time, be realistic about what you have to do each day and how long it takes, and stick to a good plan of action to start increasing your productivity. Not only will these habits increase your productivity, but they will also increase your success in life! About the author: Aaron Potts is the founder of the Today is that Day Success Community, and the author of Energy Harmonics, which teaches about self improvement, vibratory alignment, and the Law of Attraction. Get his free newsletter at http://www.todayisthatday.com Top Ten Relationship Mistakes - Part 2By E. Raymond Rock1. Misunderstanding what a relationship is all about. A relationship is an opportunity to give, rather than take. If one or both partners have plastered on their forehead, "What's in this for me," things will get dicey. The key to a successful relationship is always uncompromising trust, and trust encompasses many aspects of a relationship such as trusting that each partner has plastered on their head, "What's in this for my partner?" 2. Thinking that one strategy will cure all ills in a relationship. Each of the many and various situations that come up in a relationship requires a unique approach. Everything changes moment to moment, year to year. Situations change, people change, and we must take all of this into consideration when we interact with each other. This takes awareness and effort, and is a way of exhibiting our love and affection for our partner, so that a mutual trust can develop. 3. Not understanding that the initial affection will wane. When we attach to anything in a relationship, including but not limited to our partners reactions, we set ourselves up for disappointment. With eyes wide open, we should look at each circumstance in light of all the changes that have happened and that are happening. Our feelings for each other will change daily, hourly, and we must get beyond these surface feelings if our relationship is to mature. Feelings are fleeting. 4. Inability to switch from initial thrill seeking and pleasure to a more mature bond. It's not possible to maintain a constant high; even drug addicts will confirm this. Enjoy the feeling while it lasts, but don't expect it to continue forever. Consider what you will do and how you will react when it eventually changes into an everyday life. In everyday life, when our minds are focused on the reality of that which is directly in front of us, a powerful energy is produced. When we no longer take for granted everyday situations, a door opens to the most profound understandings within the ordinariness of life 5. Seeing yourself as different from your partner, in fundamental ways. There are differences between you and your partner, but the differences aren't fundamental. If you can understand that you are both the same at a deep level, then the surface disagreements can be easily worked out. Both of you want happiness, security, and love. 6. Inability to relax without constant activity and excitement. Keeping up the illusion of constant excitement wears on a relationship. You might feel that if you are not exciting, your partner will lose interest. The best way to counteract this fear is to tell your partner that you love him or her for themselves, and not what they do to entertain you. Then you can relax yourself, and build a mature relationship on the foundation of trust and confidence in each other. 7. Not taking personal responsibility for the relationship. A relationship doesn't automatically work. Effort is involved at every aspect. The main effort is to see the needs of the other, that is primary, and then doing what you can fulfill those needs. If we become self-centered or insist that our particular needs are more important than the others, then fighting and arguments erupt. Our relationship, and how we work on it, must have priority on any material things that we desire 8. Believing that a relationship in itself will fulfill all of your needs. We have needs other than relationship. All relationships are destined to fail when one or the other partner is no longer there. If we become so attached to our partner that we have not considered the deeper aspects of life and death, then we will have nothing to fall back on when the inevitable happens. A solid spiritual understanding and practice, to be mutually agreed upon, are good foundations and compassionate ways of giving something that is priceless to your partner for the day when you may be gone. This is as important, if not more so, than financial security 9. Thinking that without a relationship, you are not whole. Relationship is not restricted to people. We have a relationship with everything around us, including nature. The most important relationship, however, is the one we have with ourselves, and how we feel about ourselves. We are complete Just as we are. Understanding this from the beginning is what makes a relationship exceptionally strong. The absence of dependency fosters a mature development that enables the capacity to easily recognize the other's needs. 10. Concentrating on your partner's flaws and not seeing your own. To see our own flaws is difficult. To see others flaws is easy. Why is that? It is because seeing and conquering our own flaws require inner strength and awareness, whereas seeing other's flaws involves forcing on others our own opinions of how they should be. One requires inner strength; the other requires force. One requires the lessening of ego; the other builds the ego. The problem is, in order to build our own ego in a relationship usually requires tearing down the other' ego. The trick is not building either your own ego or your partners, but building mutual respect and love. And the best way to do this is through complete trust in each other to work toward your mutual goals About the author: E. Raymond Rock of Fort Myers, Florida is cofounder and principal teacher at the Southwest Florida Insight Center, http://www.SouthwestFloridaInsightCenter.com His book, A Year to Enlightenment (Career Press/New Page Books) is now available at major bookstores and online retailers. Visit http://www.AYearToEnlightenment.com Dave's Life Changing Program: |
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