Arthritis means inflammation of the joints and is characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness and for some, reduced mobility. There are approximately a hundred million sufferers and many different types of arthritis. Probably the two most common are Osteoarthritis, (general wear and tear and therefore more typically associated with older adults), and rheumatoid arthritis (with an immune system involvement and can affect any age).
The compiler of this information has no medical expertise. This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat any illness, disease, or injured condition of the body. Herbs and Essential oils may be a powerful adjunct to conventional medical practice but are not a replacement for regular health care.
How To Guide, Preparation and RelaxationThere are basically, two forms of meditation. Passive meditation and active meditation.Passive MeditationPassive meditation is just that. In fact, if you use the term, meditate – people conjure up pictures of people sitting in lotus positions emptying their minds. (I don’t know about you…but telling me to empty my mind will automatically make millions of thoughts spring into my head!)
The body is like a wagon pulled by five horses. If one of the horses is not adequately fed, the horse weakens, and the others must pull harder.The herbal line, in particular, is very balanced and pure. Herbs nourish, strengthen and balance all of the systems of the body, and individual formulations to strengthen and sustain a particular system, such as circulatory, endocrine, immune, reproductive, or skeletal muscular.
CenteringOne thing I like to do when I start a yoga session, either by myself or when I’m teaching, is, beginning with centering. I find that centering is important. I like to begin with sighs and releasing breathe. And close my eyes. I tell myself to leave the worries and troubles and concerns outside at the door.