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Yoga For The Elderlies

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Yoga For The Elderlies

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Instead of hardcore exercises and strenuous physical activities, yoga is something that most elderlies can do without much hassle.

That said, there are plenty of poses that the elderlies cannot perform since they require one to be extremely flexible. But yoga is the most suited since it is a great way to get their joints as well as bone health intact.

Let us look at some poses that seniors can perform.

1. Bird Dog

Since the health of the spinal cord is something that deteriorates over time, it is important to have a good regime where you have exercises which can support the back. The Bird Dog position can help with the said problems by strengthening the back as well as the abdominal area. In order to get to this position, begin by being on all fours. Now stretch an arm towards the front while extending the opposite leg towards the back. After staying in this position for a breath, change the sides and repeat up to five times.

2. Cobbler Pose

The Cobbler Pose is a position which can help the hips stay open and in order to get to this position, all you have to do is sit and let the soles touch each other. While doing so, you also have to let your knees open up on either side of your body. In order to increase the intensity, you can bend forward but keep in mind that you shouldn’t bend too much.

3. Sphinx

This particular position is great if you are looking to strengthen your upper back. The Sphinx can also help you prevent hunches as well. Your chest will also let itself open up apart from stressing the rear deltoid. In order to get to this position, you must lie down on your stomach and keep your arms on the floor. While doing so, you need to have your elbows right beneath your shoulders. Bring your back down to the floor as well while doing the previous step. You also need to bring your shoulder blades as close as possible by reaffirming your forearms on the floor. Stay in this position for ten breaths.

Kitchen Appliances To Make Your Life Easier

February 28, 2019May 28, 2019

The kitchen is that part of your home (and life) that you can either love being in or hate it! The kitchen life is not something everyone loves – but thanks to the technological developments, life in the kitchen has now become a lot easier and efficient! So which are the appliances you require to make your kitchen tasks smooth as ever? Read on!

Slow cooker:

For those who don’t have the time and energy to sit watching your food as it cooks, this ones for you! The slow cooker has various criteria which you can adjust as per your requirements and convenience – only to come home to warm, freshly cooked food. This cooker works wonders with frozen food too – just put it in, set the timer and treat yourself with steaming hot food!

Electric griddle:

How about having a grill session even when it’s pouring outside? Well, this electric griddle is for all those times when the weather doesn’t support your grill session plans! Also, it’s perfect to carry along when you’re traveling too. Put in all your patties and stuff and have them hot and crunchy!

Bread maker:

All you need to do is put int he ingredients inside this bread maker. Leave it for a while and come back to freshly baked bread – all soft with the perfect crust! You won’t have to step outside your home to get bread, worry about its freshness or question it’s ‘fully organic’ tag! Get fresh bread in the comfort of your home – and boast about your baking skills too!

Bullet blender:

The smaller version of that bulky juicer, a bullet blender is a perfect fix for those who want hassle-free smoothies! This bullet blender is so perfect – it’s easy to clean, small in size yet and makes great smoothies too! Get one and thank me later!

Panini Press:

The must-have device for all sandwich lovers out there! Just put in whatever stuffing you wish to in the bread slices, place it in between this food press and get your grilled sandwiches right there! No need to wait and entirely hassle free – just perfect for the modern generation who love food but want it real quick – this is the ideal fix for them!

So, did you set out the budget for getting all these kitchen appliances as soon as possible in your kitchen?

How To Stay Focused On Getting Fit

December 18, 2018May 28, 2019

It has been estimated that nearly 40% of diseases are curable through simple lifestyle choices. Without a doubt, these lifestyle choices would be along the lines of eating properly and getting enough exercise.

But the world today is seeing a sharp increase in the number of people that are becoming obese as most people do not realize that the diseases that they get are the result of poor lifestyle choices.

Other people who want to stay fit are finding it difficult because they are not able to focus on their regime. Let us look at how one can stay focused.

How you look at exercising

While incorporating exercises into your daily routine at the beginning, it can feel a lot like a chore. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll soon begin to shed all that hate for exercising and also start finding joy and happiness within the routine. Your end goal shouldn’t be to become fit but to incorporate exercises and workouts so well that you cannot go without them even for a day.

Who you workout with

Workouts can be viewed as a social activity, and a very effective method to increase your interest in a routine is by meeting someone who shares the same views as you. Not only would they offer great company, but sometimes, their efforts at reaching a target or goal can inspire you to achieve your own dreams and goals. This is the reason why it is extremely important to surround yourself with people that have a positive outlook towards life.

Coffee

Coventry University once studied the effects that caffeine had when working out and it was found that it was very helpful in increasing endurance and helping people stay focused. Caffeine also has the power to decrease the amount of adenosine, a chemical which forces the muscles to stop exerting itself, in the muscles. Music can also increase the ability to push for more since it amps up your endurance by about 15%.

The rush

Endorphins are chemicals that decrease the amount of pain you feel in your body, and this chemical is produced more when you workout. Another feeling that one gets when endorphins are released is of being very happy. This can be felt after you have finished your cardio or exercise which you can put to use immediately since your decision-making skills become better than before.

Five Facts On Pottery

September 5, 2018May 28, 2019

Know your clay

The most common type of clay is called the earthenware. This clay has a lot of minerals and small bits of rock or sand in it. All this has been a result of the movement of water bodies far from its original source. This clay melts in low temperature and is usually either white or grey post-firing.

On the other hand, Stoneware is a more durable and harder clay that requires a temperature higher than that of the earthenware to fire and contains natural colors that range from grey to tan to dark brown. This clay was historically used to make jugs and crocks.

Last is the kaolin clay or the china clay which is the purest of them all as it is the closest to its source. Its purity enables its to use in manufacturing porcelain. This clay requires the highest temperature to fire and once it has been fired it turns hard and translucent as a result of which it doesn’t need a glaze to finish.

Bring on the Heat!

Owing to clay’s origin as mud, it is essential to apply extreme heat to the thoroughly dried piece of pottery as will dissolve back into mud if it comes in contact with water. Cooking dried pottery at the right temperature changes various chemical bonds of the piece causing the material to turn permanent and waterproof.

Traces in history

The potter’s wheel is a Mesopotamian invention. It was invented somewhere around 6000 and 4000 BCE and was responsible for bringing pottery to the forefront as potters were now equipped to craft their wares quicker and more efficiently.

Almost every ancient civilization has shown evidence of the existence of pottery. Pottery is known to have served the purpose of both building materials, jugs and plates, and aesthetics like sculptures.

Egyptian embalming process –

Ancient Egyptians are quite famous for the beginning of so many of the world’s architectural and creative wonders, and it’s no surprise that pottery too can be traced back to the Egyptian civilization. Pottery is known to have been used for the embalming process. Egyptians used to use jars, ceramic, wood or stone, to help hold the organs of the dead post embalmment.

Japanese Tradition –

Traditional Japanese pottery takes a really long time to fire, almost up to a week or so. For thousands of years, clay art has been one of the most popular traditions of the Japanese society, and it has been fired in chambered wood kilns called anagama. The fire is kept burning for a period of 24 hours or a day or sometimes even as long as a week, and then it is left to cool for several days.