Foods That Fight Inflammation

Which foods are inflammatory and anti-inflammatory to prevent chronic inflammation. In this video:

• What is chronic inflammation. 00:35
• Anti-inflammatory protein. 1:35
• Anti-inflammatory fats. 3:38
• Anti-inflammatory carbs. 3:18
• Anti-inflammatory beverages. 3:51

Replacement Parts: OEM vs. Third Party

There can be significant differences between low cost third party replacement parts and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement parts. In many cases  bargain priced parts may not be a bargain. Many people buy strictly based on price and discover their low cost replacement part only lasts a few weeks or months if it works at all.

In this video:

• What is OEM? 00:39
• What are third party parts. 1:27
• Differences between OEM and third party parts. 2:25
• Should you buy OEM or third party parts? 4:34

10 High Vitamin B2 ( Riboflavin) Foods

This video shares what is vitamin B2 (riboflavin), its functions, and 10 high B2 foods.

In this video:

• What is vitamin B2? 00:46
• B2 functions. 1:03
• B2 deficiency. 1:46
• B2 RDA 2:26
• 10 High vitamin B2 foods (beef liver, yogurt, black beans, beef, clams, mushrooms, almonds, chicken, egg, quinoa). 3:11

Are RBD Oils Safe Or Toxic?

RBD cooking oils are refined, bleached, and deodorized. There are non-RBD oils like unrefined oil oil. And unless you do a lot of high temperature cooking like deep fat frying you can like without RBD oils.

RBD oils range from canola to olive oil. They have higher smoke points, lighter color, and are practically oder free. RBD oils are not just found in the home. Most restaurant and prepared foods are made with low cost RBD oils.

This video shares what are RBD oils, their benefits, and risks.

In this video:

• What are RBD oils? 00:37
• Are RBD oils safe or toxic? 4:00
• Sample RBD oils. 8:50
• Sample non-RBD oils. 9:19
• How to eliminate all RBD oils from your diet. 9:56

Bakeware and Cookware Selection & Care Part II

Selecting the right cookware and bakeware makes home cooking much more pleasurable. You do not have to spend $100’s on individual pieces or a set.

In Part II of this two part video:

• Reactive versus non-reactive.
• Oven safe.
• Cost & quality.
• Flatness
• Buy a set or individual pieces?

Bakeware and Cookware Selection & Care Part I

Selecting the right cookware and bakeware makes home cooking much more pleasurable. You do not have to spend $100’s on individual pieces or a set.

In Part I of this two part video:

• Bakeware & Cookware materials.
• 18/8 versus 18/10 stainless steel.
• Nonstick versus uncoated.
• Teflon® and PFOA health risks.

Asana Of The Month: Cat and Cow

Cat and Cow poses are two of the simplest hatha yoga poses. There is no age limit for these poses but there are a few contraindications (see below). Cat and cow are usually done together as a vinyasa (flow) yoga routine. The pose begins with a straight back and then flows into cat bowing the spine upward followed a breath or two later by flowing into cow pose bowing the spine downward. These poses improve spinal flexibility, digestion, and circulation.

English Name: Cat and Cow

Sanskrit Name: Marjaryasana and Bitilasana

Difficulty Level: 2

Start Position: Childs Pose

Instructions:

Cat

Step 1. Align hips over knees and shoulders over wrists in neutral (straight) spin.

Step 2. Exhale and round your spine pulling your belly in and tucking your chin to chest.

Cat PoseCow

Step 3. Inhale and drop your belly towards the floor , lift the heart and head and concave your back.

Step 4. Exhale repeating Step 2.

Cow Pose

Physical Benefits:

  • Increases spinal flexibility
  • Increases circulation
  • Opens up the lower back and abdomin
  • Aids digestion
  • Opens up the chest, throat, and shoulders
  • Stimulates the thyroid

Mental Benefits

  • Stimulates the mind
  • Reduces stress
  • Relieves mild anxiety and depression

Contraindications:

  • Neck injury
  • Shoulder or back injury
  • Severe carpal tunnel syndrome

Asana Of The Month: Corpse Pose

Corpse pose is a simple relation pose performed before and after a yoga practice. But you can use Corpse pose to relax any time you feel anxious or stressed. In vigorous yoga classes, like vinyasa and hot yoga, Corpse pose allows the body to cool down while calming the mind. Combine Corpse pose with Complete Yoga Breathing. You can also use Corpse pose to meditate and for yoga nidra.

English Name: Corpse

Sanskrit Name: Savasana

Difficulty Level: 1

Start Position: Reclining on back

Instructions:

Step 1. Close your eyes

Step 2. Space your feet about a foot apart and let them fall apart.

Step 3. Place arms 12 to 15 inches from your side with your palms facing up.

Step 4. Relax and let go of your breath.

Physical Benefits:

  • Reduce blood pressure
  • reduce fatigue
  • Relaxes the body
  • Rejuvenates the body

Mental Benefits

  • Reduces anxiety, stress and mild depression
  • Calms and centers the mind
  • Reduces insomnia

Contraindications:

  • Lower back injury
  • Spinal injury
  • Pregnancy

Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs Part I Video

Some American fad diets demonize carbohydrates.

They either severely restrict or totally eliminate refined carbohydrates, primarily refine white flour and sugar, but also starchy white potatoes and rice.

Why should Americans eliminate refined carbs when billions of people around the world rely on them for their major source of glucose?

The answer is simple, it is easier to ask dieters to give up carbohydrate rich foods instead of educating them about how they can enjoy these foods (cakes, cookies, pies, pastries and more) and still loose weight.

Part Two of this two part series looks at what is considered normal and high blood glucose, and how prepared & restaurant foods not only provide too many calories they provide too many refined carb calories

A diet high in refined carbohydrates can cause blood glucose spikes, insulin resistance, and type-2 diabetes.

Guided Vinyasa Yoga Video

20 Minute Guided Vinyasa Yoga video is the second collaboration between Los Angeles yoga teacher Syann Stevens and DiTuro Productions.

Syann guides you through an abbreviated vinyasa yoga routine. Vinyasa yoga uses the breath to flow form one hatha yoga pose to another.

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