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THE MORNING CLEANSE Practical Detoxification Techniques for Everyone Author: Himanshu Kapoor

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Extract from CHAPTER 7: Changing the Way You Poop

One of the factors to defecation is the seating position for pooping out the intestinal debris. The modern toilet seating does not provide appropriate angle for complete defecation. This is probably the prime reason for epidemic levels of constipation in urban population around the world. The old style toilet bowls supported squat position for pooping. You can still find such toilet bowls in over a century old apartments in cities like New York. These squat style toilet bowls still exist in India and other Asian countries. Squat is the perfect position to get unloaded as it forms thirty five degree angle between intestine and the thighs. This is a perfect angle for easy excretion. The position is again gaining popularity throughout the world. Sanitary ware manufacturers are producing fitments that fit to existing toilet seats and provide support for squat position. If you are not able to find such fitments; then a workaround is to keep a small table under your feet to reduce the angle between your thighs and intestine. This creates a partial squat and helps in better excretion.

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3 SUPER TIPS FOR PEOPLE IN STANDING JOBS

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Author: Himanshu Kapoor

People in professions that demand standing for long hours have to bear sustained discomfort. Fatigue, inflammation, skeletal misalignment and wearing off of joints are common issues with people in standing jobs.

These three super tips will help in reducing the discomfort that arises from working in jobs that demand standing for long hours.

Invest in comfortable and sturdy shoes. Be aware that you stand with body weight equally balanced on the feet. People tend to either shift the body weight towards heel or towards toes or towards left leg or towards right leg. Standing in this manner wears down the soles at a place of dominant weight. This further creates imbalance in musculoskeletal system resulting in aches, inflammation and fatigue in the body.

Massage Castor oil on your legs, knees, ankles and under the feet before retiring to bed.  Castor oil is thick in consistency and the massage may take over 30 minutes to complete. Wear a full length pant and use heavy over sheet over your legs before you go to sleep. Castor oil will relieve you of fatigue, pain, inflammation and weakness in the limbs. You can do this massage every alternate day.

People who stand for long hours need additional supplementation of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc and essential medium and long chain fats (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Mustard Oil etc.). These can be obtained from natural source or pill based preparations.

Added article clip form THE INDEPENDENT on October 12, 2017. 

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3 AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF OILING THE NAVEL

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Author: Himanshu Kapoor

Oiling the navel is an ancient practice that somehow got lost in frantic pace of a modern day. Navel is considered an important body center in spiritual and physical health practices like Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong. There are over 72,000 nerve endings behind navel. Apart from navel, the only other point in the body with similar bundle of nerve endings is pelvic floor, Stimulating navel by oiling removes dryness in the body and is helpful in treating several ailments.

Oiling the navel is a simple practice. Take 3-4 drops of suggested oil and massage it on and around navel for 5 minutes, Dab the extra oil with a tissue after the massage The best time to do this is after a bath or before retiring to bed.

The 3 amazing benefits of oiling the navel are

Oiling the navel with Mustard oil relieves dry lips and chapped skin. You will notice a new glow within two weeks of starting this practice.

Oiling the navel with Coconut oil or Cow Milk Ghee (clarified butter) helps in treating poor eyesight, dryness in eyes, dry skin and brittle nails. Oiling with ghee is amazingly effective for treating umbilical hernia in infants. It takes less than a week to treat umbilical hernia by this method; Pediatricians do not have any effective solution for treating umbilical hernia as of now.

Oiling the navel with Castor oil helps in relieving joint pain.

The oil used for oiling the navel should be extracted through natural cold pressing method; the long term benefits come from long term use of the oiling technique.

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5 MUST KNOW FACTS ABOUT RUNNING

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Author: Himanshu Kapoor

Running is one of the best exercises for building endurance. However, you should know these five facts before incorporating running in your fitness regime.

Running is a great exercise for people living in countries with cold climate. The people living in Europe, North America or other regions with cold climate have a predominant Kapha (Earth + Water) elemental body. Running helps in balancing Kapha. Running thus helps in burning calories, improving endurance and reducing sluggishness in the body. Tennis, Baseball, Basketball, American Football, Ice Hockey and other athletic games are well suited for people living in cold climate. On the contrary, Running is really bad for people living in countries with hot climate. The people living in South Asia, Middle East, Africa and other regions with hot and humid climate have a predominant Vata (Wind + Space) elemental body. Running aggravates the Vata which can be dangerous for functioning of key joints like knees and ankles. People in countries with hot climate should resort to moderate to brisk walking. Running can wear down their knees and other joint in just few years. They should adopt sports which demand less of athletic running.

Runners need special nutrition to enhance performance and expedite healing. The diet of runner must include liberal quantity of any virgin cold pressed vegetable oil like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Coconut Oil or Mustard Oil. All the natural foods rich in Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Vitamin C are essential for a runner. This will help in keeping the cartilage in health and will provide lubrication to the joints.

Runners need massage for strengthening the muscles. Massaging the feet, ankles and knees with Castor Oil is extremely beneficial for runners. Alternatively, massaging heated organic sesame oil also works in strengthening the legs and joints. Massage of these two oils helps in healing torn tissues and calming agitated nerves.

A five minute warm up and protective clothing (pelvic and waist support) is must for athletic running.

Shoes are an important gear for a runner. The shoes must be replaced if a significant dent is seen either on toes or heel. An imbalance under the feet can affect musculoskeletal system of the entire body.

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2 SUPER TIPS TO STOP RECEDING GUMS

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Author: Himanshu Kapoor

Receding Gums is a common dental condition in adults. The recession of tissues that surround the gums exposes root of the tooth. This can lead to weakening, decay and loss of tooth.

These 2 super tips prevent and stop the progression of Receding Gums. All you have to do is to follow these tips diligently.

Receding Gums can be arrested with a technique called as Oil Pulling. To do Oil Pulling you have to take a teaspoon of cold pressed virgin Sesame or Coconut oil and swish it inside the mouth for 5 to 10 minutes every morning. The oil mixes with saliva and pulls out impurities in oral and nasal cavity. The liquid becomes thin and white after 5 minutes of vigorous swishing inside the mouth. You have to spit the liquid out. After spitting the liquid, rinse your mouth thoroughly and brush your teeth with regular toothpaste and toothbrush. Oil Pulling strengthens the gums. You will feel the difference from the day one. You will notice stronger gums and whiter teeth within a month of starting this practice.

The most common cause of Receding Gums is deficiency of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is required for formation and maintenance of collagen. The collagen in the gums is responsible for adhesive bonding between the gums and the teeth. Your daily diet must include Vitamin C rich foods. Lemon Water, Citrus Fruits, Bell Peppers, Grapefruit, Amla (Indian Gooseberry), Pineapple, Guava, Tomatoes are some of the natural sources of Vitamin C. You can choose sources native to your land. The individuals who are in advanced stage of Gum Recession can also start with a Vitamin C supplement. However, it is always better to consume natural sources of Vitamin C. 

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HOW SUN AFFECTS HUMAN BEHAVIOR

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Author: Himanshu Kapoor

Sun is the source of our existence. Human behavior, emotions and longevity are governed by energy obtained from the Sun. In 1922, a young Belarusian scientist, Alexander Chizhevsky established correlation between the eleven year solar cycle and human behavior. The geomagnetic storms on the surface of sun during the period of appearance of maximum sunspots affect excitability in humans. The ionization of earth atmosphere due to these storms strongly affects human behavior. He proposed that 75% of important historical events including wars, revolutions, mass extinctions, riots and political turmoil occurred during the period of solar maximum. Chizhevsky examined records of unrest and upheaval and compared them with sunspot activity of last two thousand years in seventy one countries. Chizhevsky spent most part of his life in exile under communist regime of Stalin in erstwhile Soviet Union. Chizhevsky refused to retract on his findings which were in opposition to communist philosophy.

The Russian Revolution, the rise of Ayatollah in Iran, the Arab Spring and many such revolutions bear dates that coincide with release of solar flares from the surface of the Sun

The following points can help you decipher the effect of Sun in your life and the things you can do to benefit from energy obtained from the Sun

You can observe your own life and spot instances of personal unrest with eleven year cycle of sunspot activity. This can help you tread cautiously in years to come. I personally evaluated this and found instances of mental unrest and periods of adversity during the years of solar maximum. I found revealing instances of change in health, relationships and other affairs in my life in the year 1998 and 2013. These years coincided with breach of earth's magnetic field by solar storms.

You can spend your time in calming activities like meditation, gardening creative art, music, relaxation and pilgrimage during years of solar maximum.

Apart from taking special care in the year of solar maximum, you can benefit from the energy of the Sun by synchronizing your biorhythms with sunrise and sunset.

The old adage of early to bed and early to rise still holds true. Waking up early and exposing yourself to morning sun helps in absorption of radiation necessary for processing of Vitamin D.

Rising early and sleeping early corrects your metabolism and protects you from metabolic disorders.

Exposure to sunlight uplifts the mood and induces positivity in behavior.

Spending prolonged time playing, running and walking in open sunlit spaces enhances your perspective of life. It is a remedy for the depression induced by living in closed spaces, being glued to devices and consuming toxic news from various mediums.

Yogic sequences like Sun Salutation were formulated to keep physical and mental health in shape. Sun Salutations keep lymphatic system in good health. This helps in regulating human behavior.

Observe absolute fast during Solar Eclipse. The radiation that reaches the earth during Solar Eclipse is harmful. It is advised to garbage any cooked food that is lying in your refrigerator during the Solar Eclipse. The expecting couples should lie on bed in relaxed pose and ensure that they are not wearing any clothes tightened by zippers and strings during total solar eclipse. This is necessary for safety of fetus. I have seen several cases where activity by parents have caused grievous impact on health of unborn child during the total Solar Eclipse. In one instance, the ear of the new born child was deformed as her mother was cleaning her ears with earbuds during Solar Eclipse. It also applies to expecting fathers. So be careful even if you do not believe in what I have mentioned. Every child born during an instance of Solar Eclipse has a small or large birth mark. This clearly illustrates the power of solar radiation during the Solar Eclipse.  It is also advised to abstain from sex or any laborious activity during Solar Eclipse. Finally, never watch Sun with naked eyes during a Solar Eclipse. It will cause permanent damage to the retina.   

Learn more about Alexander Chizhevsky at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Chizhevsky 

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HOW MOON AFFECTS HUMAN BODY

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Author: Himanshu Kapoor

I was standing on a beach observing every wave approaching my feet. The agitated water trying to move closer to the shore was making subtle impressions on my mind. The moonlit sky and the breeze were calming. I knew the workings of heavenly bodies on living beings and specifically moon that governs our mind. The word lunatic derived from the word lunar clearly establish the relation between moon and the mind.

Human body is composed of fluids. The blood, the protective fluids around vital organs, the hormones and the enzymes are affected by gravitational pull of the moon in the same way as water in the ocean. The fluids experience the tides similar to spring, neap, high and low tides on surface of an ocean.

Moon affects us in following ways

Moon is responsible for variability in energy level, emotional state and intellectual level as moon wax and wanes during 29 day lunar cycle.

The new moon day and full moon day and a day before and after these days have a significant impact on individual health. The seventh and eighth day after new and full moon day also impact fluid balance in our body.

As a personal observation, I have seen severely ailing people passing away around full moon or new moon day.

Ancient civilizations ​followed lunar calendar considering the effect of each phase on human body. Rituals were developed to align human activity with each phase. However, these rituals vanished as humans progressed into modern age. The modern age psychological problems are due to poor synchronization of our bodily vibrations with nature and planetary bodies like moon.

The following practices and precautions benefit our health on important lunar days

It is advisable to avoid workout on full moon and new moon day. The body is susceptible to injuries and cramps because of fluid imbalance.

Eat a low calorie vegan diet on full moon and new moon day. This will prevent indigestion, fluid retention, bloating and other forms of digestive impairment. Observe absolute fast during lunar eclipse.

Avoid arguments and verbal spats around full moon and new moon day. The emotional instability during these days can cause a lot of heartburn and anger.

Spend time in the open. Be out at night with minimal clothing and feel the cool light of moon on a full moon day.

Meditate and pray on a full moon day and new moon day.

Try to use pure silver glass for drinking water. Metals like silver have correlation with moon. Silver induce positive vibrations in water.

Purchase a lunar calendar and practice moderation in your lifestyle on fourth, eighth, eleventh and fourteenth day in a lunar cycle. A lunar cycle is movement of moon from new moon to full moon and vice versa in a 29.5 day lunar month.

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5 KEY BENEFITS OF SLOW AND MINDFUL EATING

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Author: Himanshu Kapoor

You may have read many articles on slow and mindful eating. You are also aware of benefits of slow and mindful eating and I am sure you have tried mindful eating for few meals; however practice wanes as time wanes. This has happened with me several times until I discovered a practical way that I seem to be sticking for over a month. The technique is to bring your visual attention to the color and form of the food. I notice the color and shape of every morsel with intensity. The intensity sometimes reaches an orgasmic level as I am practicing it day after day. You can try it in the very minute. Notice the red color of an apple with intensity. Then bite a small part savoring the juiciness and sweetness of the fruit. Similarly, you can enjoy your drink by noticing the color and then sipping a small amount, swirling it with saliva in mouth and gulping it slowly down the throat.

There are many benefits of slow and mindful eating but here are five key benefits.

Mindful eating slows down the ingestion process. This happens because of prolonged chewing.

The properly chewed food ingested with saliva is great for digestive health.

The properly chewed food helps in better absorption of nutrients. The soil is denatured due to excessive cultivation of food crops. The nutrients available in our food is low compared to food grown a few decades ago. The only way to absorb nutrients is to chew properly.

Mindful and slow eating gives early fulfillment thus making you eat less. It is one of the best ways to lose excessive weight.

 Mindful eating develops awareness about the food. There is a chance that you may shun unhealthy food in a period of time.