30 Low Potassium Foods Video

Many people eat a high sodium low potassium diet. People eating high potassium diets can consume more sodium. Too much potassium can be as dangerous as too little potassium.

People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have trouble removing excess sodium and potassium. It is important, if instructed by their doctor, to eat a low potassium diet. Potassium is in all foods; animal and plant.

This video looks at 30 foods providing less potassium than most other foods.

PUFA Facts & Myths Video

PUFA is the acronym for polyunsaturated fatty acids. Most consumer PUFAs are RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) vegetable oils like canola, soy, and corn oils. Fad diets condemning PUFAs usually fail to mention they are essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

This video looks at some of the facts and myths surrounding PUFAs including:

• What is PUFA?
• PUFA and omega fatty acids.
• PUFA health risks.
• PUFA and low grade inflammation.
• Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios.

Asana Of The Month: Elephant’s Trunk

Elephant’s Trunk is a moderately difficult balance pose that helps improve focus, relieve anxiety, and strengthen wrist, arm, leg, and shoulder muscles.

English Name: Elephant’s Trunk

Sanskrit Name: Eka Hasta Bhujasana

Difficulty Level: 6

Pose Type: Balance

Start Position: Easy Sitting

Instructions:

Step 1.

Staring in Easy Sitting pose, hook your left shoulder under your left knee and extend your right leg straight out.

Step 2.

Place both hands on the floor near your thighs.

Step 3.

Press into your hands and lift your body off the floor as pictured. Keep your extended leg parallel to the floor and gaze forward.

Step 4.

Hold the pose for a few breaths. Then lower your body to the floor. Return to Easy Sitting and repeat on the other side.

Physical Benefits:

  • Maintains spinal straightness
  • Strengthens wrists, arms, and shoulders
  • Increases stamina
  • Strengthens legs and buttocks
  • May relieve backache

Mental Benefits

  • Reduces stress
  • Improves thinking
  • Increases focus
  • Relieves mild anxiety & depression

Contraindications:

  • Carpel tunnel syndrome
  • Wrist injury
  • Leg, arm, or shoulder injury
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