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In case you’ve missed any of our Health & Lifestyle tips posted on our Facebook this month, here is the monthly roll-up:
Health/Lifestyle tip #1: Breathing Techniques
Alternative Nostril Breathing helps reduce anxiety, promote hormonal balance and regulate day & night cycle. To perform proper nostril breathing, sit in a relaxed position on a chair or lie down on a bed, close left nostril with one finger and slowly breathe in through right nostril for a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7, and slowly breathe out for a count of 8. Repeat the process on using the other nostril. Repeat a total count of 10 times for each nostril.
This breathing technique which is widely practiced in Yoga, not only improves respiratory health, but also promotes secretion of melatonin which relieves anxiety, regulates hormone balance and natural circadian rhythms.
Health/Lifestyle Tip #2: Clay Pots
As a family, we have been experimenting with clay pots daily for the past month. My family agreed that I suddenly became the best cook … with my secret ingredient being the clay pot! Here are the many benefits of cooking with earthen cooking ware or clay pots.
- The somewhat porous structure of the clay pot helps heat and moisture to evenly circulate through the pot during cooking. Acts a great natural insulator.
- The alkaline nature of the clay neutralizes the access acidity in food giving natural sweetness and robust flavor.
- According to Ayurveda, food prepared in clay pots gain not only wholesome flavor, but nutrient rich benefits as well.
- Brewing coffee in the clay pot brings out the robust flavor without excess acidity.
- Perfect for cooking milk and milk products.
It is important to note not to use glazed clay pots as it reduces the health benefits significantly.
Health/Lifestyle Tip #3: Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Did you know that Vitamin D acts as a hormone in the body and has important implications in supporting immune function, hormone balance, reduce inflammation, balance mood, improve quality of sleep and much more. Sunshine is a great source for Vitamin D, but it’s important to include other natural sources of Vitamin D in your diet. Wild caught fish, grass fed beef, egg yolks, almonds and yogurt are all great foods to incorporate in your diet to help increase your Vitamin D intake!
If you’d like to learn more about how Ascends Natur’l Medicine provides integrating healthcare for complete harmony of the mind, body and spirit, give us a call today at 480.253.9533. We focus on provided holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on maintaining wellness. Ascends specializes in medical weight loss, acupuncture healing as well as innovative treatments for thyroid disorders, diabetes and overall pain management.
