There are many reasons why yoga has kept people calm and centered for thousands of years. Known for its numerous physical and mental benefits, yoga’s slow paced, meditative and restorative nature also makes it the ideal exercise to do when fasting. Here’s why if you haven’t started, Ramadan might be the perfect time. Relieve stress Yoga and meditation, coupled with appropriate medical care, can help a person navigate out of a dark place. When you are feeling lost,...
The recent economic downturn, accompanied by job insecurity and changes in work arrangements and contracts, has made it a challenging time for everyone, but it’s particularly daunting for those who are thinking about changing careers. Deciding to change careers can have a strong impact on your mental well-being, due to uncertainties about finances, stable working environments and the future. It can also lead to an adjustment period for individuals, as well as their families, intensifying...
The benefits of fasting in Ramadan – and at any other time of the year – are backed up by a range of clinical studies that help explain how the spiritual practice is also leading to improved blood sugar control, decreased inflammation and enhanced heart health. Dr Vicente Mera, head of internal medicine and anti-aging at SHA Wellness Clinic in Dubai, outlines some of how that is happening. 1. Fat Loss Fasting can improve the body’s...
Health supplements and vitamins are big business — our desire to boost our well-being has grown so much that the market for pills and potions was valued at US$47.9 billion in 2021. But do they actually improve your quality of life? Or should you be just looking to get those vital vitamins and minerals from your diet? Just like food, supplements are meant to provide a variety of benefits for overall health and well-being, such...
Do you get caught up in believing the “best” way to be strong is through high-stress bootcamp classes? I know I do. Bootcamp classes can make you physically stronger, but they are not the only way to build muscle density and strength. Low-intensity exercises like pilates can work just as well. Created by Joseph Pilates, the body conditioning regime is a mind-body exercise that focuses on breath work and resistance to build strength. According to Balanced...
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