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Releasing tension in the Psoas

Written by Sandra Anderson on 16 December 2014

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Psoas, yoga, tension

Remember a morning when curling up into a ball and pulling the covers over your head seemed the only reasonable response to the upcoming day? Contraction into the fetal position may seem like one of the less debilitating responses to stress, but it's rarely an option-at least not one with a satisfactory result.

Ginger and the benefits

Written on 29 July 2014

Ayurveda gives ginger the status of a virtual medicine chest. That's because this wonder spice has time-tested, digestion-friendly properties, in addition to its numerous other health benefits. In India, ginger is liberally used in daily life. Ginger-infused chai is a household favorite, and it's grandma's antidote of choice for battling cold and flu.

On millions of dining tables in India, you'll see matchsticks of fresh ginger that have turned a soft pink from being soaked in lemon juice and salt: a zingy accompaniment to any cooked meal.

Let's give this knobbly root a closer look.