Thursday, August 4, 2011

Benefits of Hot Yoga Weight Loss

What is Hot Yoga?

The "hot" fitness craze Hot Yoga has really fired up the exercise scene. Hot Yoga is a series of yoga positions done inside a heated room. The room hot yoga is performed in is usually kept at a high constant temperature of 35 to 37 'C. Exercising in a room of this temperature will help you body remove toxins and also warms the muscles and increases flexibility.

How Does Hot Yoga Help You Lose Weight?

  • Warming the muscles makes the body burn fat more readily
  • Muscles become stronger by practicing hot yoga and will burn more calories at rest
  • When your body is detoxified the circulatory system improves and the metabolism increase
  • Hot Yoga improves the efficiency of bodily systems and functions of the body thereby regulating appetite and decreasing the desire for unhealthy junk foods.

Hot Yoga Guidelines

It is essential to have a yoga mat, dedicated to hot yoga mat, and towel when performing Hot Yoga as you will be sweating profusely. Also wear comfortable, close fitting clothing with limited fabric for the same reason. Wearing loose baggy clothing will only result in having to complete the class in wet, heavy clothing.
Be sure to drink ample water before and after the hot yoga sessions to avoid dehydration. It is not sensible to eat two hours before the start of the hot yoga session and steer clear of a large meal. If you wish to try Bikram's method, clarify whether the Hot Yoga centre you have chosen had been certified to teach Bikram’s hot Yoga.

Harmful Effects of Hot Yoga

There are several potential risks while doing hot yoga. All work outs should be approached with extreme caution and even possibly a doctor's guidance. The main thing to consider is dehydration and heat exhaustion. This may lead to dizziness, fainting or even strokes.
Hot Yoga instructors are at higher risk levels of muscle and lower back damage. Heating of the muscles increase the likelihood of these area being stretched beyond safe limits and can result in tissue damage. Injuries of this kind are a frequent occurrence among hot yoga instructors.
Although it is normal for the body to release small quantities of toxins in the sweat, sweating may also be hazardous. The liver and kidneys are the main organs responsible for eliminating toxins. If the person doing hot Yoga does is not well hydrated, the competence of these organs may be compromised. This results in a lower rate of toxin elimination which leads to the dumping of toxins into the body.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Skin Care in Winter - Health Tips

we can take care of our skin through simple home remedies.We don’t need too much time for our skin care, it can be done through our daily routine.  I personally believe that by using home remedies one can experience a glowing, hydrated and rejuvenated skin.

Types of skin: There are few tips of skin care according to the type of skin.
        • Oily skin
        • Dry skin
        • Normal skin.
For oily skin:
Oily skin require special care as every time to have to hold a tissue in your hands and removing extra oils from your face. I remember one of my aunt having oily skin and she has the same problem as prone to pimples, spots and even blackheads.Here are the home remedies that you can use for oily skin.
  • Take 2-3 almond, grind it and mix it with 1 spoon of honey. Massage your face with this  the paste for 10- 15 minutes and then wash with cold water.  This will help to remove extra oil from your skin and your skin will glow and become soft.
  • One of the most  simple and effective  home remedy for oily skin is to add a teaspoon of salt in a bottle of water. Sprinkle this water on your face several times a day.You will feel gret changes with in few dats.
  • Soak two to three teaspoons of methi (fenugreek) seeds overnight. Grind into a paste, then rub on your face. Once it dries, wash with cool water. It will remove blackheads and iols from your skin.
  • Every morning, massage your face with a good nourishing cream
For Dry skin:
Dryskin becomes very bad in winter.I have the dry skin and have a lots of problem during the time of winter such as cracks on the skin, feeling skin dryness every time even after applying good cream. So some home remedies for dry skin as I also use it:
  • Mash half a ripe banana, add a teaspoon of honey and make a paste. Apply on your face. Once it dries, wash with cold water and pat dry.I like this home remedy the most.
  • Take two table spoon of unboiled milk, apply it on your face and after dries, wash face with cold water. It will give moisture to your skin.
  • Make a paste of Malai, turmeric (haldi) and some drops of oilve oils. Apply it and wait to dry. Wash it with lukewarm water.It will give your skin natural oil supply and will be glowy and healthy.
For Normal skin:
These are the best home remedies that you can found in your home only for your skin care.
  • Take some drops of Orange or Tomato juice, mix it with curd and apply on your face.It will give you glowy skin.
  • Whenever eating an apple, do not discard the skin. Use it as a skin cleanser.
  • Take a piece of Papaya and rub it on your face.It will give you soft, healthy and shiny skin.