History of Laughter Yoga

In March 1995 Dr. Madan Kataria, a family physician from Mumbai, India, decided to write an article called “Laughter - the best medicine” for his monthly health magazine “My Family Doctor”. His desk research led him to discover an overwhelming body of scientific literature that described in great length the proven benefits of laughter on the human mind and body. In particular he was very impressed by American journalist Norman Cousins’ book “Anatomy of an Illness” and the research work undertaken by Dr. Berk from Loma Linda University. Profoundly inspired and being a man of action rather than an academic, he immediately decided to field-test the impact of laughter on himself.

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Checking out treadmill ratings and treadmill reviews are an absolute must. Today, fitness equipment manufacturers are trying to meet the high demand for home exercise treadmills. While other home exercise fitness equipment and infomercial gimmicks gather dust, treadmills continue to gain more popularity and get the results people are looking for.

There are two types of frames - aluminum and steel; steel is heavier than the more expensive aluminum, which potentially increases stability but steel (not aluminum) may also rust or corrode from sweat. Always choose a belt width that’s at least of 16 ” ands long enough to accommodate your stride. Choose a longer treadmill belt of 54″ or more if you or a family member has long

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Is it possible to eat healthfully at a fast food restaurant? The big name chains, such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell want you to think so. All of these restaurants offer some type of “healthy” alternative on the menu to entice those who are watching their weight or simply wanting better options. But how healthy are these options? It depends on what you order, of course.

Aside from some options that can be quite healthy, such as salads, other options that may seem like wise choices may not be as great as they seem. Also avoid ordering anything in a large size, as this quickly adds extra calories and fat. Many foods also include extra sugars

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You ve decided you want (or need) to get work out more and get fit. You re thinking about joining a health club, but you ve heard too many stories about people who sign up, go one or two times, and never go back. You re not really sure which type of club to join: a low-cost chain, a more expensive, exclusive fitness center, or a club that caters to only women or men.

Buying and maintaining a health club membership can be pretty complicated, but if you follow these 10 tips, you ll save money and be on your way to greater fitness.

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How to Find the Safest and Healthiest Health Clubs & Gyms

We all think of joining a health club & gym as a choice for healthier living, right? However, if your health club& gym is not abiding by certain practices in safety and sanitation, you may not be getting as healthy of a workout as you think. If the equipment is not properly maintained or the personnel are not adequately trained, you may run the risk of injury. And if the center is not cleaned and sanitized regularly, you may be bringing home more than a buff body in terms of germs and other substances. This is why it is always a good idea to thoroughly check out health

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