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1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Mind-Body Ever since I got married last year and ever since the cost of living in my city has skyrocketed while salaries have remained pretty stationary, I've started to think of ways to save money without necessarily sacrificing the quality of my life. Here are a few ideas--what are some of yours?1) Opting for weekend trips rather than long vacations tha... Read on »

A great website on raising the family vegetarian by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Vegetarian I was raised vegetarian but I didn't have the greatest experience in terms of making sure I had a balanced diet (I had lots of problems like anemia and general low energy, etc.) so I was happy to find this book: Raising Vegetarian Children, by Jo Stepaniak.I don't have any kids (yet) but I have a baby nephew who my sister wants to raise vegetari... Read on »

Anger management by Nirmala N. Posted in: Blog Posts in Stress Relief I have a problem with anger. Surprise, surprise. On the outside, I'm a calm, got-it-together sort of person who's soft-spoken, reasonable, and doesn't resort to snide tactics or inflammatory attacks. However, in my intimate relationships (family and partner, in particular), I tend to have a short fuse--I get offended by the most minor slights, r... Read on »

Reschedule Your Morning by Nirmala N.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief If you're the type of person who tends to wake up with a case of the morning blahs (you know, that feeling of utter dread that makes you want to hit the snooze button) on a regular basis, consider rescheduling your morning in these ways to promote a better sense of well-being:1) Set your alarm for a reasonable time to wake up--not too early or t... Read on »

No Eating After 8 pm, Paired with Better Dental Hygiene by Nirmala N.

3 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss I was recently looking at old photographs of myself from 4 to 5 years ago, when I was about 23 or so. While I've never had a serious weight problem (aside from the freshman 15), I noticed that in the photos of younger me, I was demonstrably chubbier than I am now, perhaps by as much as 15 pounds. I got to thinking of how my prior habits of late-... Read on »

Review--Hemalayaa's "Dance of the Kama Sutra" by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Mind-Body With the resurgence of pole dancing, burlesque, and other forms of sensual movement, the concept of a woman getting in touch with her sexuality through dance is hardly a novelty. Yoga and dance instructor Hemalayaa (of the sultry eyes and silvery giggle) goes it one further: in her "Dance of the Kama Sutra" instructional video, sensual dance lea... Read on »

Fave toning exercises for problem areas? by Nirmala N. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Exercise I know there's a lot of debate on whether or not spot training can actually help tone problem areas, but I'm wondering if anybody has any surefire fave ways of helping firm glutes and thighs? Any tips would be appreciated. Read on »

Bollywood Burn (review) by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Dance Hemalayaa’s latest workout video, “Bollywood Burn,” has the Canadian-born yoga goddess and dance instructor in top formâ€”clad in a glamorous pink-sequined outfit while hardly breaking a sweat between vigorous aerobic sequences. The giggly beauty’s fitness philosophy, which melds mind-body movement wisdom (including a playful, empowering reinter... Read on »

How far does your attention extend? by Nirmala N. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Meditation One of the amazing things about my meditation practice is that it continously clues me in to what I'm paying attention to and how deeply I can place my attention. A great activity that lets you remember that the mind has no boundaries is to get quiet, sit in a meditative position with upright posture, and simply let your attention focus on the s... Read on »

"Story of Stuff" by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Mind-Body I discovered an incredible video online, "Story of Stuff," that talks about how getting rid of clutter in our lives can open us up to new possibilities and even lead to spiritual liberation in ways we may not have considered before. It "uncomplicates" our lives, which is crucial, since so often, stress often comes from overloading ourselves with... Read on »

Getting rid of brown spots by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Massage/Spa If you're looking to get rid of those annoying brown spots that tend to crop up on your skin as you get older, you might be interested in intense pulsed light (IPL), a treatment that uses a broad wavelength of light that targets brown and red spots without damaging the top layer of the dermis, which you might get from other laser treatments. Fo... Read on »

A fireworks-free 4th by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief For the first time in my life, I was in a place over the 4th of July that didn't have any fireworks whatsoever. My husband and I rented a house up in northern California on the coast with a couple friends of ours. It was pretty much the middle of nowhere and given all the wildfires that have been raging across NorCal, it kind of made sense to ha... Read on »

A simple way to de-stress by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Mind-Body Put down your Blackberry, PDA, cell phone, laptop, iPod, or any electronic device you have an addiction to. No e-mail for a day. Go out and smell the flowers. Get a massage. Talk to a friend face to face. Chat with your neighbor. Experts have gathered that "technology addiction" is a real problem when it comes to stress levels and decreased effi... Read on »

Not always bad to be a "loner" by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Mind-Body According to rersearchers, people who are considered loners actually enjoy an increased sensitivity to all kinds of emotional interactions and sensory cues, which basically means they might find activities enjoyable that other people wouldn't. MRI studies have shown that in social situations, specific areas in the brains of introverted pe... Read on »

Getting rid of calluses by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Massage/Spa It's sandal weather but if you tend to get lots of calluses, you're likely to want to stick to sneakers. Calluses are raised layers of thick, dead skin; when they're on your soles, they're calluses, but on top of your toes, they're called corns. they occur when too much pressure is placed on the feet, and for women, this generally happens throug... Read on »

Vitamin D in low levels may lead to depression among older people by Nirmala N.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief According to a recent study in the Archives of General Psychiatry, soaking in plenty of sunshine and drinking lots of milk could help you ward off depression early in your life. Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) in low levels in the blood is linked to increased parathyroid hormone levels that may lead to depression in older adults. While the stud... Read on »

Sharing dishes? by Nirmala N.

1 Comments Posted in: Questions & Answers in Weight loss I've often found that portion sizes for dinners at a nice restaurant tend to be enormous. Being someone who doesn't like to reheat food the next day, I prefer not to have to order my own dish, but is it considered tacky to have dinner with anther person and share a dish? How do you balance proper restaurant etiquette with the size of your appetite? Read on »

Missing nutrients in Americans' diet by Nirmala N.

1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, there are seven important nutrients that the majority of Americans aren't getting enough of: Calcium Potassium Fiber Magnesium Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E But it's simple to remedy this. To get more calcium, simply eat more fortified foods like breakfast cereals and soy milk. As far as pota... Read on »

How to pick the best sunscreen by Nirmala N. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Massage/Spa Make sure you have an SPF of 15 or higher. The SPF factor basically measures your sunscreen's effectiveness in preventing UVB-generated sunburn. Case in point: if you usually burn in 10 minutes, an SPF 20 multiplies that by a factor of 20, which means you could go 200 minutes before you start to burn. Usually, SPF 15 is good for most, but if you... Read on »

Be prepared to eat healthy by Nirmala N. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating If you're like the majority of Americans, eating healthy can be a problem if you're constantly on the go--but that doesn't mean that you can't stock your kitchen with nutritious edibles that'll give you all the good stuff without the extra time and hassle. Stay away from delivery and drive-thrus and keep foods on hand that can easily be put toge... Read on »

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