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Oregano and it's Health Benefits

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Oregano and it's Health Benefits Oregano is a wonderful herb, both to use in your cooking and to use therapeutically as needed. Its name means "mountain joy," and oregano was revered as a symbol of happiness by the ancient Greeks and Romans. This is why drawings often depict brides and grooms of the time crowned with a laurel of oregano, which was a widespread tradition. 1  Although oregano is popular in Mediterranean cuisine, in the US, it's often associated primarily with a pizza spice. This does this medicinal herb a great disservice, since today we know that oregano contains vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, calcium, and potassium. Additionally, oregano, which is sometimes called "wild marjoram" in Europe (and is closely related to the herb sweet marjoram 2 ) contains potent phytochemicals that provide potential health benefits. The Top 5 Health Benefits of Oregano 1. Antioxidants for Immune Syst...

It's Yoga Time!

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 It's Yoga Time! 1. Yoga for Complete Beginners - Yoga Class 20 Minutes 2. Stretches for Back Pain Relief, How to Stretch Routine, Beginners Home Yoga 3.Most Important Exercise to Help Pinched Nerve and Neck Pain / Dr. Mandell Health Info & Remedies Join Free and Earn Instantly Veianet Online Store Garden and Recipes My Lot

The Main Groups of Yoga Postures

The Main Groups of Yoga Postures The main groups of yoga postures are: standing, seated, reclining (prone & supine), forward bends, back bends, side bends, twists, inverted and balancing postures. Standing Postures These poses invigorate the mind and body by eliminating tension, aches, and pains. Internally, these postures stimulate digestion, regulate the kidneys, and alleviate constipation, as well as improve circulation and breathing by developing the strength of the legs and the flexibility of the pelvis and lower back. Through regular practice, standing poses lend strength and mobility to the hips, knees, neck, and shoulders. On a psychological level, standing poses create confidence, enhance willpower, and strengthen character. Seated Postures Generally, these poses are considered calming, as they soothe the nerves, eliminate fatigue, and refresh the brain. They also help regulate blood pressure and assist in recuperation from illness, as well as promote restful...

How to Start a Yoga Business

How to Start a Yoga Business Due to its popularity, many yoga lovers are quitting the corporate world to start their own yoga studios. BY LAUREN CANNON @laurenthedark FITiST creates workout packages based on boutique fitness classes. IMAGE: Getty Have you considered starting a yoga business of your own? It takes hard work and dedication, just like the practice of yoga itself. Yoga is an ancient Hindu philosophical practice that combines body movement and fixed postures with meditation, spiritual, and holistic exercises. In recent years, many enlightenment seekers have jumped on the yoga bandwagon, lured in by donation-only sessions, and inexpensive one-off classes. There is even the Gawker-esque blog YogaDork, profiled in kind by The New York Times, that covers the frivolous nuances of the increasingly trendy $5.7 billion industry. Don't be fooled by its whimsical exterior - the business of yoga comes equipped with the joys and pitfalls of any other business. ...