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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common problem today in women who are at a reproductive age. At least 5 to 10 per cent of the young women (as suggested by the National Institutes of Health research) are now diagnosed with…

Yoga is an ancient art and one in which many people feel anxious about starting, due to the many positions and techniques involved. While it is a complicated exercise, there are positions which anyone can do and which are easy to learn. If…

Article by Carly Budhram: Ten years ago, the practice of yoga tumbled into my life and never left. I had already spent years modifying my diet and performing cardiovascular exercise from an initial desire to be thinner; over time, I learned…

When she was in her 20s, Lori Popkewitz Alper really enjoyed the intense cardio workouts at her Boston gym. But, as her life and her body changed, so did her fitness regime. As it turns out, this can be a very good thing for your…

The so-called “fairer sex” has it rough. If it isn't an insatiable cocktail of monthly cycles and hormonal tidal waves, it's the mere process of ageing that catches up with you. Of course, each person is different and therefore, the…

Yoga could be as effective at reducing your risk of heart disease as more physical activities such as brisk walking and cycling, according to scientists in the Netherlands and the US. When researchers pooled the results from 32 trials,…

I think we can all agree that people need to laugh more. Laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can help you to lose 280 calories, as well as improving your emotional wellness with a release of endorphins. Laughter yoga has emerged relatively…

Yoga is an ancient practice which has been used for thousands of years as a way to calm the mind, improve flexibility and increase balance. But many people opt to use it as a weight loss tool - included in this group are the Nepalese police…

Fatigue can have many causes so it is often difficult to uncover the root cause. Doctors are so used to hearing about tiredness and low energy levels, they have developed a shorthand way of writing it on patient notes – TATT for Tired All…

When your love life goes from sizzle to fizzle, it takes its toll on your emotional health and wellbeing. After all, nothing gives you a confidence boost like a good romp between the sheets, so how can you get things heated up again?…

If you want to know the hot fitness trends this year, you need to ask the experts. Walter Thompson, a professor of kinesiology and health at GeorgiaState, is the lead author of an AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine survey…

Yoga is brilliant for your wellbeing, and can even help to prevent major health concerns, but how do you get the most out of your sessions? Wellness coach, homoeopath and nutritionist Grazilia Khatri has the answers. …

You might think of it simply as a light practice of meditation, but yoga is one of the most beneficial and healthy exercises you can do. We all know that this form of exercise is very good for the body, mind and soul. But yoga strengthens…

Here are four great tips for getting some moderate exercise. Take a walk Going for a walk is a great way to get a little exercise every day. Take the dog for a walk or just go for a stroll (an audiobook on your mp3 player is a great…

Arthritis sufferers are always on the lookout for natural remedies to give them pain relief. There is no cure for the joint condition and all treatment focuses on simply managing the pain. Exercise is known to relieve the symptoms of…

With the stress-heavy lives people live, there is always something going on that demands immediate attention. Maybe you have a report that needs to be finished for work, or your kids need a ride to their soccer game or you have to squeeze…

Whether you feel letdown by your results or just plain bored with your routine, trying to lose weight can really do a number on your mental health. But does it have to? Here are five weight loss tips that are actually helpful for your…

Since the 15th century, people have been using hatha yoga to improve their lives. It works by helping you to find a balance in the three main components of wellness; mind, body and spirit. The word yoga literally means the union or working…

Going along to a yoga class seems like a cool thing to do, but don’t you get disappointed by the lack of attention when you get there? Or, the pace is too fast and you almost get too much attention, as you stick out like a sore thumb.…

People can be very stilted in their views on weight-loss. Even though this area is growing and becoming more complicated by the day, there are a lot of people who only trust the more traditional methods of weight loss and why not? If it…

If you’ve got a family, then you will already know how important it is for their wellness and wellbeing that you manage to keep them active. With so many sedentary passtimes for kids these days, from TV shows to games on tablets, it can be…

The best way to get a flat belly is to reduce your weight and increase your fitness, but yoga can also play an important part too. Not only is yoga great for your emotional wellness and wellbeing, which can help make dieting easier, but…

Getting pregnant can be the most exciting time of your life. To actually create and bear another living being is the most magical thing we can do. Initially, one does not think about how this affects our body but after a short period of…

While you may do it naturally, breathing can make or break your fitness routine’s success. If done incorrectly – whether you hold your breath, or breathe too fast, deep or shallow – your breathing can affect the exercise itself, how well…

There is so much focus today on material gain and the desire for things that are extraneous to our needs. Also, modern technological advances have only given us an information overload rather than more time to relax. The speed at which…

Living through an English winter can put you at risk from several respiratory problems; influenza, common cold, bronchitis and allergies, to name but a few. If you live in a built-up area where there is a lot of traffic, the amount of…

Fizzy yoga is the latest weight control and fitness trend sweeping the country. If you’re interested in giving your overall wellness and wellbeing a huge boost this winter, you might want to check it out. Sadly, it has nothing to do with…

If you are looking for new ways to improve your fitness and lose weight, you might want to look at yogalosophy. This programme is thought to be great for your wellness and wellbeing, and was made popular by the actress Jennifer Anniston,…

Feeling bloated and gassy is one health concern that affects everyone at some point in life, and, man, is it embarrassing. Gas and acid reflux can really have a negative impact on your overall sense of wellbeing, causing you to reach for…

Yoga has good reason to claim wellness benefits for every group of users, including those expecting a child. The focus on deep breathing and relaxation make it a perfect choice of complementary practice for expectant mothers. It fits in…