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Ayurvedic Fitness and Body Types

A recent survey asked the question, “Why is it that 80% of Americans do not exercise regularly?”  By far the most common response is that people are too busy and simply can't find the time. Could this be why  more than ten  million Americans are exercising less today than just three years ago, because they are just  too busy?  Could it be so simple?

It has been my experience that when people like something they find time for it .  I believe  the real reason why 80% of Americans are not exercising  regularly is simple. It's because they do not enjoy it. It's a “workout," something you have to do, not something you look forward to. Making exercise fun again will not only keep us doing it but will deliver numerous health benefits from exercise not available from our conventional approach.

For years we have been encouraged to exercise by the experts  because of its pronounced health benefits.  People who exercise regularly  on the whole have less chronic disease, but only recently studies have shown some not so good effects of exercise. Many reports have linked too much exercise with compromised immune systems. The problem is, that at the present time  the experts  don't know how much  exercise is good and how much more is harmful? There  can be no standard answer to this question that will apply to everyone.

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This month's Ayurvedic Herb

Fenugreek

Active constituents

Fenugreek seeds contain alkaloids (mainly trigonelline) and protein high in lysine and L-tryptophan. Its steroidal saponins (diosgenin, yamogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogenin) and mucilaginous fiber are thought to account for many of the beneficial effects of fenugreek. The steroidal saponins are thought to inhibit cholesterol absorption and synthesis,2 while the fiber may help lower blood sugar levels.3 One human study found that fenugreek can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels in people with moderate atherosclerosis and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.4 Preliminary and double-blind trials have found that fenugreek helps improve blood sugar control in patients with insulin-dependent (type 1) and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.5 6 7 Double-blind trials have shown that fenugreek lowers elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood,8 9 This has also been found in a controlled clinical trial with diabetic patients with elevated cholesterol.10 Generally, fenugreek does not lower HDL ("good") cholesterol levels.

How much is usually taken?

Due to the somewhat bitter taste of fenugreek seeds, de-bitterized seeds or encapsulated products are preferred. The German Commission E monograph recommends a daily intake of 6 grams.11 The typical range of intake for diabetes or cholesterol-lowering is 5–30 grams with each meal or 15–90 grams all at once with one meal. As a tincture, 3–4 ml of fenugreek can be taken up to three times per day.

Are there any side effects or interactions?

Use of more than 100 grams of fenugreek seeds daily can cause intestinal upset and nausea. Otherwise, fenugreek is extremely safe. Due to the potential uterine stimulating properties of fenugreek, which may cause miscarriages, fenugreek should not be used during pregnancy.

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Ayurvedic Fitness and Body Types

A recent survey asked the question, “Why is it that 80% of Americans do not exercise regularly?”  By far the most common response is that people are too busy and simply can't find the time. Could this be why  more than ten  million Americans are exercising less today than just three years ago, because they are just  too busy?  Could it be so simple?

It has been my experience that when people like something they find time for it .  I believe  the real reason why 80% of Americans are not exercising  regularly is simple. It's because they do not enjoy it. It's a “workout," something you have to do, not something you look forward to. Making exercise fun again will not only keep us doing it but will deliver numerous health benefits from exercise not available from our conventional approach.

For years we have been encouraged to exercise by the experts  because of its pronounced health benefits.  People who exercise regularly  on the whole have less chronic disease, but only recently studies have shown some not so good effects of exercise. Many reports have linked too much exercise with compromised immune systems. The problem is, that at the present time  the experts  don't know how much  exercise is good and how much more is harmful? There  can be no standard answer to this question that will apply to everyone.

Read full article