Let's talk about adaptogens today.

Do you know what it is? The concept of adaptogens has been on the market since the days of spirulina. Remember, at one time everyone was obsessed with it? The word adaptogen (Adaptogen) comes from the Latin word Adaptare, which means to adapt or adapt. The name accurately explains their action: they help our body adapt to the various physical, chemical and environmental stressors that we inevitably encounter on a daily basis. And any stress, even the smallest one, provokes the release of hormones. Adaptogens have the ability to regulate the stress hormones produced by our adrenal glands and the functioning of the immune system.

Benefits of chocolate.

Chocolate contains plant flavonoids that stimulate blood flow, nourish the brain, and saturate neurons with oxygen; antioxidants that can scavenge free radicals, prevent neuronal damage and slow down the aging process. Natural chocolate also prevents tooth decay, as natural chemicals in cocoa beans fight harmful bacteria in the mouth.

Iyengar.

Covers all eight aspects of ashtanga yoga and focuses on focusing the body, its concentration. The poses are performed for long periods of time. Purpose: strengthening and bringing the body into shape. Benefits: Helps improve balance, speeds up injury recovery, increases strength Best for: Beginners who want to learn the correct position in each pose, as well as those with injuries, balance problems, and chronic conditions such as arthritis.

Ashtanga.

Metaphorically focuses on eight limbs. Fast, intense style with lunges, push-ups. Purpose: Helps to improve the spiritual self. Benefits: Relieves stress, improves coordination and helps with weight loss. Best for: People who want to maintain strength, stamina and spirituality.

Vinyasa.

Like hatha, this style includes basic postures and breath-synchronized movements. Focuses on the Sun Salutation, 12 postures where the movement corresponds to the breath. Purpose: Links breath with movement, builds muscle mass throughout the body. Benefits: Helps improve strength and flexibility, tones the abdominal muscles, and reduces the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Good for: Beginners and advanced yogis looking to strengthen their bodies.

Summer is a season of increased risk of infectious diseases, “diseases of dirty hands”

But, fortunately, there are wet wipes in the world. However, you need to be careful with antibacterial wipes. • Antiseptics based on triclosan and benzalkonium chloride tend to accumulate in the skin and, accordingly, become addictive to bacteria. • Antiseptics based on oil and alcohol do not absorb into the skin and do not accumulate in it, but evaporate quickly and have a short-term effect. In addition, alcohol dries out the skin. • Gel-based wipes last longer than alcohol wipes, retain a long-lasting effect, but are sticky. • Chlorhexidine can be considered a good antibacterial substance in wipes, although its antibacterial effect against fungi and mycobacteria is much weaker than alcohol. Read the ingredients on the packages and be healthy!

What fats can be taken every day?

Fats are an essential part of our diet. They help us to be energetic, nourish the brain, which in principle is the most “fat” organ in the body, speed up the metabolism, and so on! It is advisable to consume as many fats as possible with food (avocados, oily fish, vegetable oils, ghee oil, MCTs, etc.). But additional vitamins also do not interfere: - Omega 3. Skin/hair/nails will thank you. - Black cumin oil. It contains many fatty acids. It has a huge range of useful properties. Including antibacterial. This oil is very helpful in the season of viruses and colds. - Oil mst. It is a source of fatty acids necessary for the normal functioning of all body systems. Otherwise, the product is called MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) and this is the most useful type of fatty acids. You can take it for weight loss, increase the endurance of the body, improve brain function, and the cardiovascular system.

So, how to burn more calories at home?

1. Vacuum while dancing to your favorite music. 2. In general, dance more often, you can just do it. 3. Load the dishwasher one item at a time while crouching down. 4. Also hang clothes, collect toys (inviting children to play and be active, of course). 5. Clear out your wardrobe more often. 6. Increase your range of motion when changing sheets and making your bed. 7. Take out the garbage in street containers on foot up the stairs back and forth. 8. At work, always take a walk at lunchtime. The list can be supplemented ad infinitum.

Good news for those who do not have enough time for sports.

Housework is also a sport! And even there is such a term - NEAT (indicator of non-training activity). It includes everything that we do during the day (except training) - we move around the house, wash dishes, go to work, communicate, gesticulate, warm our body, and so on. This indicator is difficult to measure, but for sure you have met people who have an "awl" in some place. They are constantly moving, making a bunch of “extra” movements, walking back and forth, actively gesticulating, violently experiencing any event, constantly finding work around the house, and so on. These are the people with high NEAT.

A small study of a cure for cancer turned out to be a shock.

In New England, doctors have been doing a small study of an experimental therapy for colorectal cancer. Only 18 people took part in it. And the real shock was that all 18 patients recovered after treatment. This has never happened before in history - the 100% result of remissions attracted the attention of the whole world. Now, the technique will be tested on a larger number of subjects.

Who is Yoga 23 suitable for?

What are the pros and cons of this direction? The undoubted advantage is that the emphasis is on an individual approach in the selection of exercises, you can start exercising with any level of training, there are therapeutic programs for recovering from illness, injuries and operations. And also there are very difficult levels for lovers of advanced practices. The downside, perhaps, is that if you are looking for a deep religious and philosophical content set forth in the ancient treatises on yoga, then, alas, this is not here. It has its own philosophical concept, consisting of various theories of physics, linguistic genetics, knowledge about the energy-information space and torsion fields.

Wraps with kelp leaves give excellent cosmetic and therapeutic effects.

This unique seaweed, containing a huge amount of useful elements, perfectly copes with excess fluid, so the reduction in body volume is noticeable after the first procedure. Also, kelp removes toxins, restores skin tone, relieves fatigue and stress, reduces the likelihood of stretch marks and varicose veins, and activates blood flow. In combination with manual massage, physical activity and proper nutrition, you will get a great result!

Body peeling with natural scrubs.

Body peeling with natural scrubs significantly improves the quality of the skin, cleanses of dead cells, improves cell respiration and prepares the skin for further procedures, making them even more effective. We recommend supplementing such a spa program with an oil massage. Natural oils will moisturize your skin, giving it a special smoothness and elasticity.

Sound of the sea.

Unlike other natural sounds, the sound of the sea is rhythmic, there are no sudden changes in timbre and frequencies. The sound of the waves is relaxing, hypnotizing and is the perfect remedy for insomnia. It is often used in psychotherapy as well. The sounds of the sea and waves evoke pleasant associations with summer, warm sun and relaxation, which creates a positive, peaceful mood.

Is it effective to treat a wound with peroxide?

In short: NO. Only a 30% peroxide solution will have a real disinfecting effect, and not the 3% that is sold in a pharmacy. However, a chemical burn does not last long from a 30% peroxide solution. Which we absolutely do not need. Peroxide is useful only for the mechanical treatment of wounds from dirt and dust, but with the same success it can be treated with ordinary running water. And if the wound is deep, then it can be harmful: oxygen, which is released by peroxide, can enter the vessels and close the bloodstream.

Scientists are close to creating a plant with schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

They are going to develop a kind of catalog with all the genetic similarities between plants and animals, which in the future will allow turning plants into a model organism for studying diseases. The fact is that dysfunctions of mitochondria can cause diseases both in plants and in animals and humans. In humans, such dysfunctions lead, among other things, to various neurological and mental disorders, the researchers explain. Therefore, in the future, it may be possible to breed plants with Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, which will allow them to be better studied.

Warm salad with burrata.

To begin with, bake the eggplant and bell pepper. I cut it arbitrarily, a little salt, butter and into the oven on the grill, 250 degrees, 20-30 minutes or until soft and golden brown. It remains to put in a salad bowl, add tomato, cucumber, burrata, fragrant sunflower or olive oil, chili pepper with salt and balsamic.

I answer the question "why not losing weight?"

Candy on the run and spoon licking often happen regularly. And this can lead to a lack of progress in losing weight. Ways to deal with it: 1. Prepare your own meals in advance, plan your meals. 2. Limit/stay away from foods that you relapse into and can't stop. Remove the bowl of cookies from your eyes, the sausage from the most prominent place in the refrigerator. Or better yet, don't buy it at all. Don't go shopping hungry. 3. Work on being aware of your hunger so that you only eat when you really feel like eating.

Meditation is the pinnacle of yoga, the icing on the cake.

But it took a lot of work to get there. In the practice of yoga, meditation is a very valuable step, and it is taken extremely seriously. For a while I had to be a student, like any of us in any business. This is the path that the one who walks overcomes. If something does not add up, we choose a different path. Target? Come to a harmonious state within yourself. You can choose any way - running, swimming, tennis. They also have meditativeness, but when it is a full-fledged meditation, it is a finished product. To get this in running, you have to be a very advanced runner.

Very useful addition to tea

- Carnation. Thanks to her, your breath will be fresh. It will help with headaches. After a hard day at work, it can calm your nervous system. - Thyme. After a hearty feast, drink tea with thyme, so your digestion will be easier. - Ginger. Add ginger to your tea if you feel sick or cold. It will strengthen your immunity. - Cinnamon. Cinnamon tea can be washed down with various sweets, as cinnamon lowers blood sugar. - Mint. Mint tea calms the nervous system. It makes it easier to fall asleep. And in the morning you will feel more strength and energy than usual.