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Yoga for People with Alzheimer’s is Showing Quality of Life Benefits

By Carol Bradley Bursack Health Expert

It wasn't the sight of today's movie stars trotting off to yoga classes taught by gurus, that got me into yoga. Most of those folks weren't even born when I began my yoga journey back in the mid-70s.

 

I suffered from severe migraines. As a person who'd been born limber, I hadn't considered it necessary to do much to stay that way, but I did think some poses in a book I received from a book club could possibly help my migraines. The moves were effortless for my young body, but I felt good when ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Breast Cancer and Yoga
By Beth Brophy , Health Expert

...treatment for breast cancer. Whether certain types of yoga—Indian verus Tibetan, or... Read more »

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De-stressing With Yoga
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...someone asked me, “What’s the big deal about yoga?” I thought since it’s the trendy,... Read more »

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Yoga Versus Pilates
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...him!    For people living with diabetes, whether type 1 or 2; we all seem to be prone to... Read more »

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Your Yoga Practice
By Sara Nash , Health Expert

...now I consider them indispensable.   Pace: Many types of yoga, such as vinyasa, ashtanga or... Read more »

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A Diabetic Yoga-Lover
By GingerVieira , Health Expert

I didn't start taking yoga very seriously until a year ago -- but when I really started attending... Read more »

Health Guide

Stress Part 10: Yoga and Meditation
We know that yoga and meditation work for stress. The catch is - like exercise - you have to do it. The other catch is that yoga and meditation may not be for you. But the potential benefits... Read more »
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
...alternative medicines. Complementary and alternative medicine is actually a big group of different types of therapy; many of them include herbal products, which are readily available even... Read more »
Water Exercise: Fibromyalgia Treatment
...land.Immersion in water promotes relaxation, reduces muscle fatigue and lessens pain perception.   Types of Water Exercise There is probably a water version of just about any kind... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
...usually best to start with low doses of any medication, gradually increasing the dosage as necessary. Types of medications sometimes used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms... Read more »
Meet Ann Bartlett
...understanding my body, mind and spirit with this disease.  I nourish my self with a combination bodywork, yoga, acupuncture and holistic nutrition and a steady diet of traditional medicine side... Read more »

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