BREATHING THERAPY-การบำบัดโรคอาการปวดหัวด้วยวิธีธรรมชาติ

จมูกคนเรามีรูจมูกซ้ายและขวา รูจมูกซ้ายและขวามีหน้าที่เหมือนกัน คือ หายใจเข้าและหายใจออกใช่หรือไม่?
ความจริงแล้วมันไม่ได้มีหน้าที่เหมือนกัน และเราสามารถรู้สึกถึงความแตกต่างได้ กล่าวคือ
รูจมูกด้านซ้ายแทนด้วยพระจันทร์ รูจมูกด้านขวาแทนด้วยพระอาทิตย์
เมื่อมีอาการปวดหัวลองใช้นิ้วปิดรูจมูกขวา และใช้รูจมูกซ้ายหายใจเป็นเวลา 5 นาที อาการปวดหัวก็อาจจะหายได้
ถ้ารู้สึกตัวว่ามีอาการเหนื่อยมาก ๆ ทำตรงกันข้ามคือ
ปิดรูจมูกซ้ายและหายใจด้วยรูจมูกขวา หลังจากนั้นคุณก็จะมีอาการสดชี่นขึ้นอีกครั้ง
ส่วนด้านซ้ายก็ได้รับความเย็นได้ดี นั่นเป็นเพราะว่าจมูกขวาทำหน้าที่เกี่ยวข้องกับความร้อนในร่างกายของเราดังนั้นจึงได้รับความร้อนโดยง่าย
ผู้หญิงหายใจด้วยรูจมูกซ้ายเป็นหลัก ดังนั้นจึงได้รับความสงบโดยง่าย ผู้ชายใช้รูจมูกขวาหายใจเป็นส่วนใหญ่ ดังนั้นจึงมีอารมณ์โกรธได้ง่าย เมื่อคนเราตื่นนอน จะสังเกตเห็นว่าเราหายใจเร็วขื้นใช่หรือไม่? ใช้รูจมูกซ้ายหรือขวา?
ถ้ารูจมูกซ้ายหายใจเร็วขึ้น คุณอาจจะรู้สึกเหนื่อยมาก ปิดรูจมูกซ้ายและใช้รูจมูกขวาหายใจ
คุณก็จะมีความรู้สึกว่าสดชื่นอย่างรวดเร็ว
ถ้าคุณนำเรื่องประโยชน์ที่ได้รับจากบำบัดโรคด้วยการหายใจไปสอนเด็ก ๆ จะสอนได้ดีกว่าผู้ใหญ่
ฉันเคยมีอาการปวดหัวอย่างรุนแรง เมื่อไปปรึกษากับหมอ หมอพูดกับฉันแบบติดตลกว่า
“คุณจะมีอาการหายปวดหัว ถ้าคุณแต่งงาน”
หมอไม่พูดความจริงกับฉันเหมือนในทฤษฎีอย่างมีหลักการและยืนยันด้วยหลักฐานระหว่างนั้น
ฉันเคยมีอาการปวดหัวทุก ๆ คืน โดยไม่ทราบสาเหตุ ฉันรับประทานยาแต่ก็ไม่สามารถรักษาให้หายได้
คืนหนึ่ง ขณะที่ฉันนั่งลงเพื่อให้อาการปวดหัวบรรเทาลงด้วยการใช้นิ้วปิดรูจมูกขวาและหายใจด้วยรูจมูกซ้าย
ไม่เกินหนึ่งสัปดาห์มันดูเหมือนว่า ปัญหาจากอาการปวดหัวหายไป ฉันทำอย่างต่อเนื่องเป็นเวลาหนึ่งเดือน
และหลังจากนั้นเป็นต้นมา อาการปวดหัวก็ไม่เกิดขึ้นอีกเลย นี่คือประสบการณ์ของฉัน
ฉันเคยบอกคนอื่น ๆ ที่มีอาการปวดหัวและรักษาด้วยวิธีนี้ ซึ่งมีผลดีต่อฉันและก็ยังมีผลดีต่อผู้ที่ใช้วิธีนี้
นี่คือการบำบัดโรคด้วยวิธีธรรมชาติ ไม่เหมือนกับการรับประทานยาเป็นเวลานานซึ่งอาจจะมีผลข้างเคียง
ดังนั้น ทำไมคุณไม่พยายามทำให้หายจากอาการปวดหัว? การฝึกปฏิบัติการหายใจในทางที่ถูกต้อง (หายใจเข้า หายใจออก)
จะทำให้ร่างกายอยู่ในสภาพที่ผ่อนคลายเป็นอย่างมาก

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Time management

Ask most women what makes them stressed and they'll tell you it's not having enough hours in the day.


Time is today's most valuable commodity

Time is today's most valuable commodity. We all juggle choices, anxious to please family, workmates and friends - all of whom expect absolute attention to their priorities.

But what are your own priorities? What goals do you want to achieve - and what's most important to you? Try these tips to help you sort them out:

Determine your mission - set aside time to think and write about your life and goals. Writing such a 'mission statement' can help you work out what's essential to you in life: what you'd like to be and what you'd like to accomplish.

Understand where you spend your time - think about how you could best prioritise and itemise the many pressures in your life. Can you categorise your life in neat 'important', 'quite important' and 'unimportant' boxes? Or would a more complex chart suit your life: 'urgent and important', 'important but not urgent', 'urgent but not important' and 'neither urgent nor important' perhaps? Don't trivialise quiet times, sleep and other seemingly unproductive moments - they're essential for your health.

Review your roles - a clear set of roles will help you create order and balance in your life. Your roles grow out of and contribute to the fulfilment of your personal mission.

Identify goals - work out a goal in each role for the coming week. These don't have to be activities; they can be as simple as being more patient with your children.

Organise your week - plan the week ahead using a week-at-a-glance diary or drawing up your own chart. If something prevents you from completing an activity, don't worry. Just try to fit it in elsewhere or make it the first thing you plan for next week.

Evaluate your week - at the end of the first week, take a realistic look at how it went. What were the big successes? Which scheduling details were less successful? Identify turning points - those times when you consciously decided to prioritise one activity over another. Do your goals need revision?

Enjoy success - no schedule guarantees instant success, but remember you're in control. Re-evaluate your goals and roles each week, so you can close the gap between what's most important to you and how you spend your time



by Dr Trisha Macnair

Stressbusters

In order to cope with their stress, many people look to things that are not only ineffective but also unhealthy. Negative stress-management techniques include:

Drinking alcohol
Denying the problem
Taking drugs
Overeating
Smoking cigarettes


Instead of these harmful techniques, why not try one of the following:

Take a nap - 30 to 40 minutes' downtime will recharge your batteries.
Get a massage - visit a professional massage therapist or ask a friend or partner.
Express yourself artistically - divert your energies into something creative, such as acting, playing an instrument, writing poetry or singing.
Have a laugh - not only will it make you feel better, it will make you look better too.
Be gentle to yourself - we talk to ourselves all the time, even though we're not aware of it. This 'self-talk' determines our attitudes and self-image, so try to change both with a bit of positive chatter.

The consequences

Everyone needs a certain amount of stress to live well. It's what gets you out of bed in the morning and gives you the vitality and zest to do all sorts of things, such as sport and presentations.

Stress becomes a problem - 'distress' - when there's too much or too little. A lack of stress means your body is understimulated, leaving you feeling bored and isolated. In an effort to find stimulation, many people do things that are harmful to themselves (such as taking drugs) or society (for instance, committing a crime).

Too much stress, on the other hand, can result in a range of health problems including headaches, stomach upsets, high blood pressure and even stroke or heart disease. It can also cause feelings of distrust, anger, anxiety and fear, which in turn can destroy relationships at home and at work.

People often feel over-stressed as a result of some event or trigger. This doesn't have to be negative (such as the death of a loved one, redundancy or divorce); it can also be seemingly positive (a new partner, new job or going on holiday). Such feelings can also be acute (as the result of a death or loss of a job) or chronic (coping with long-term unemployment or being in a bad relationship).

11 Natural Health Boosters You Need Now

Maybe you take some echinacea when you feel a cold coming on or sip a little chamomile tea to soothe an upset tummy. Smart moves. But which natural health boosters should you take regularly—and when?

The answers are extra important during tough financial times, when more and more Americans are buying vitamins and supplements as they struggle to afford traditional health care.

And because women are the biggest users of supplements, it’s critical that they know which ones really work. To make safe and effective buys, try this age-targeted advice from leading women’s-health experts.


By Sara Altshul

Eating smart: A keystep towards healthy eating

Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It's not just what you eat, but how you eat. Paying attention to what you eat and choosing foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable helps support an overall healthy diet.

Take time to chew your food: Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Reconnect with the joy of eating.

Avoid stress while eating: When we are stressed, our digestion can be compromised, causing problems like colitis and heartburn. Avoid eating while working, driving, arguing, or watching TV (especially disturbing programs or the news). Try taking some deep breaths prior to beginning your meal, or light candles and play soothing music to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Listen to your body: Ask yourself if you are really hungry. You may really be thirsty, so try drinking a glass of water first. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly. Eating just enough to satisfy your hunger will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best, rather than stuffing yourself into a “food coma”!

Eat early, eat often: Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating the majority of your daily caloric allotment early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off. Also, eating small, healthy meals throughout the day, rather than the standard three large meals, can help keep your metabolism going and ward off snack attacks.

10 Essential Health Tips

1. Move More

Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!

2. Cut Fat

Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!

3. Quit Smoking

The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.

4. Reduce Stress

Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.

5. Protect Yourself from Pollution

If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: 'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.

6. Wear Your Seat Belt

Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.

7. Floss Your Teeth

Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.

8. Avoid Excessive Drinking

While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.

9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook

There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.

10. Choose Your Parents Well

The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.