Sunday, November 15, 2009

More health benefits of yoga!

Number 2 on the list of health benefits:

Pain Relief: Yoga can reduce pain for people with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune diseases and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain, and other chronic conditions.

As our country debates the options/benefits of overhauling our health care system...one thing that frustrates me is the lack of attention and focus put on wellness and prevention (not as much money in these endeavors I guess as there is on the treatment end) as well as non-medical treatments like diet and exercise. If you are suffering from a chronic condition....try yoga. If you are not dealing with a chronic condition....keep it that way by practicing self care and investing in your own health. Start small...add a walk around the block.....drink more water.....cut back on fast food...take a yoga class :)

Have a peaceful and healthy day!
Karen

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