Cholestrol information

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a chemical compound that is naturally produced by the body and is structurally a combination of lipid (fat) and steroid. Cholesterol is a building block for cell membranes and for hormones like estrogen and testosterone. About 80% of the body's cholesterol is produced by the liver, while the rest comes from our diet. The main sources of dietary cholesterol are meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. Organ meats, such as liver, are especially high in cholesterol content, while foods of plant origin contain no cholesterol. After a meal, dietary cholesterol is absorbed from the intestine and stored in the liver. The liver is able to regulate cholesterol levels in the blood stream and can secrete cholesterol if it is needed by the body.

What are LDL and HDL cholesterol?

LDL cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol, because elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. LDL lipoprotein deposits cholesterol along the inside of artery walls, causing the formation of a hard, thick substance called cholesterol plaque. Over time, cholesterol plaque causes thickening of the artery walls and narrowing of the arteries, a process called atherosclerosis, which decreases blood flow through the narrowed area.

HDL cholesterol is called the "good cholesterol" because HDL cholesterol particles prevent atherosclerosis by extracting cholesterol from the artery walls and disposing of them through the liver. Thus, high levels of LDL cholesterol and low levels of HDL cholesterol (high LDL/HDL ratios) are risk factors for atherosclerosis, while low levels of LDL cholesterol and high levels of HDL cholesterol (low LDL/HDL ratios) are desirable and protect against heart disease and stroke.

Total cholesterol is the sum of LDL (low density) cholesterol, HDL (high density) cholesterol, VLDL (very low density) cholesterol, and IDL (intermediate density) cholesterol.

Shilpa's Yoga

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Sitting Positions :
Introduction

Ustrasana ( Camel Pose)

 

brahmi ( breathing excercise)

Anlom Pranayama

Standing Position
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Veerbhadrasana( Warrior pose) - Strenghtens legs and arms and helps to increase balance and concentration

For pregnant Ladies :

Yoga

Hello friends,
Few days back i was interested to know about Yoga so i have collected some information about Yoga. I have collected this information from many sites and have prepared a gist of information about Yoga. I hope you all will find it useful..

You need to warm up your body before performing yoga. So one of the warm up exercise we can perform is Surya Namaskar.  Surya Namaskar is the physical base of the practice links together twelve asanas in a dynamically performed series.  These asanas are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards.

Surya Namaskara, like most yogasanas must be performed only on an empty stomach.Therefore there must be a gap of at least two hours after eating and before performing the namaskara. It is generally practiced in the morning before breakfast or in evening.[4]

Surya Namaskaras are performed on a mat, not on the floor.


Yoga is a physical and mental disciplines that origanted in India. Yoga makes us feel better and helps us to get rid of many problems. Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.

 
 
Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.
 
It also helps us to
 
Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina  
Reduces stress and tension
Boosts self esteem
Improves concentration and creativity
Lowers fat
Improves circulation
Stimulates the immune system
Creates sense of well being and calm.

 Shavasana is practiced at the end of practice for rest