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Pose of the Month: Parvritta Trikonasana

March 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm » Comments Off

Sometimes our lives get twisted. We feel tied up in knots, constricted, bound up. Unsure of…



The promise held in vitiligo patents

March 20th, 2009 at 6:11 am » Comments Off

Not being a member of the medical/scientific community, I am not privy to the day to day goings on when it comes to learning about the latest advancements in finding a cure for vitiligo, but with the help of the United States Patent and Trademark office, I can get a general picture of current and past works which seem promising for future use.
I had a great time perusing the patents given in hopes of developing the perfect cure…or at least helpful methods of lessening the effects of vitiligo. Okay, some …



What’s Hot in Fitness

March 20th, 2009 at 4:36 am » Comments Off

This week, I got a variety of interesting emails about new fitness programs and products and thought I’d share my favorites:

FitDeck Mobile App: This iPhone app, FitDeck Bodyweight, is…



Is the medical community searching for a vitiligo cure?

March 19th, 2009 at 9:08 pm » Comments Off

Have you ever wondered just exactly what the scientific/medical communities are working on to help find a cure for vitiligo? Here is a list I came across which contains links to publications  who have written about vitiligo research.
Happy Reading!

Recent Publications on vitiligo:
• Case detection rates of vitiligo by gender and age.
Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) possesses a sac-like ovary with…6th March, 2009
Athens, Greece.- Int J Dermatol. 2009 Mar;48(3):328-9. (DOI Direct Link)
• Comorbidities in dermatology.
Recently, comorbidities have been rediscovered in dermatology. Although…4th March, 2009
Department of Dermatology, Erasmus Medical Centre, …



Weight Loss Sabotage

March 18th, 2009 at 3:13 am » Comments Off

It’s hard enough to lose weight when everything’s going your way, but add the outside world and you end up with more obstacles to deal with, many of which are…



The Colors of Holi

March 18th, 2009 at 1:28 am » Comments Off

On March 11th, Hindus all over the globe celebrated the holy day of Holi with vibrant and colorful festivities (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1545739/march_11_2009_is_holi_the_festival.html)….



Exercise of the Week - Froggy Jumps

March 17th, 2009 at 2:46 am » Comments Off

When you workout at home, it’s hard to come up with cardio exercises that get your heart rate up. There are the standard jumping jacks or jump roping, of…



Vote in This Week’s Poll: Do you workout when you’re sick?

March 16th, 2009 at 3:26 am » Comments Off

There’s nothing worse than getting into a good workout routine and waking up one day with that little tickle in the back of your throat. Throughout the day, you…



How Do You Get Get Ready for Spring?

March 13th, 2009 at 2:44 am » Comments Off

Everything I read these days is about spring - spring cleaning, spring break, spring activities - and I’m all for it, except that it’s still way too cold to do…



Yoga Helps Older Adults

March 12th, 2009 at 11:35 pm » Comments Off

As we age, our bodies change. The older we get, the farther away from optimal functioning we move….