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Believe it or not, this simple yoga pose has major benefits for your body. Something that’s easy to do, yet good for you?…..that’s something we can all be on board with.
To do a leg drain, also known in yoga as viparita karani (inverted action), simply find a wall, lay on your back and rest your legs straight up against the wall. You can use a folded blanket or towel under your lower back to take strain off of your lower back area. Stay in the position as long as is comfortable to you.
Lymph and other fluids flow away from the legs and into the lower belly. It provides a gentle stretch to the calves, back and neck. According to the Yoga Journal, the pose also gives blood circulation a gentle boost toward the upper body and head, which creates re-balancing after standing for a long time.
This move is ultra-relaxing to the central nervous system and completely clears your mind, calms the body, and improves your flexibility. It’s a perfect move to get your day started, or after a long day or work.
Did you know that 84% of all household waste can be recycled? Recycling is one of the easiest ways to go Green, yet makes a monumental impact to the environment. At a bare minimum, everyone should be recycling. Take care of the waste you create. Be eco-responsible.
Phthalates are used to enhance fragrance or make it last longer. They are commonly found in perfumes, fragrance, hair products, deodorants, body lotions and nail polish. Unfortunately they are NOT required to be listed on labels as they are classified as proprietary. This is a cause for concern as consumers have no real way of knowing which products contain them. In order to be a savvy consumer avoid products that claim an ingredient as ‘fragrance’ or ‘perfume’. They are believed to cause cancer, disrupt DNA and have been linked to birth defects. Always read your labels and use products that are phthalate-free.
Plastic bags are not biodegradable. Even if they say they are, they do not decompose fully. Also the ink is made up of cadmium, and is highly toxic when it is released. Whereas paper bags are reusable and biodegradable. If your purchase is small don’t take any bag, this alone could save hundreds of millions of bags. Bring a cloth bag when you shop, or use string bags.
Enjoy the summer while you can. We are 2/3 of the way through the summer 2010…already! Don’t forget to explore the luscious elements of summer while they are still here. Green grass, trees in full bloom, flowers fading into their late-summer coloring. Soak every bit of it up and enjoy each second of it. Love your life! You’ll never have a summer of 2010 again, so do it right.
Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours. One glass bottle. Think of the possibilities of that. That’s amazing. Think about what you can do…and do it! Recycling requires virtually zero effort, but has such a huge impact. You can recycle, starting today. You can make a difference. Starting right now, you can make a difference. I always say, responsibility builds character. Not to mention, being eco-cognizant is totally hot!
If you want to literally carve an inch (or more!) off of each side of your waist, the Woodchop move will be your new best friend. The Woodchop, as demonstrated in the video below, targets all of your abdominal muscles. With slow, controlled movement, the woodchop is one of the most effective abdominal moves of all time. Not only does the Woodchop target abdominal muscles, but it also works the glutes, hamstrings, calves, arms, shoulders, and tops it off with a good cardio burn. In short, it’s a total body move that burns fat, sculpts muscles, and turns you into the brick house you’ve always wanted to be.
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