Why are anorexia and bulimia called eating disorders?

Posted by Jennifer on Mar 24, 2010 | 9 Comments

Isn’t a disorder something you can’t control? Deliberately starving yourself and shoving your finger down your throat is something you can control. Isn’t it more of an addiction?  Read More →

How long after a yoga session should I wait to lift?

Posted by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2010 | 2 Comments

I just started doing yoga about a week ago, and I really enjoy how I feel afterward. Since I feel rejuvenated and full of energy after a session, I like to do it in the morning. I like to lift weights or do some cardio in the afternoon or at night if I have the time and energy. But, I read online that doing yoga makes you temporarily weaker because of the static stretching. About how long does this temporary weakness... 

What is the difference between Taoist meditation and Zen meditation?

Posted by Navin on Mar 20, 2010 | 5 Comments

Is Zen meditation and Taoist meditation the same thing? If not, can someone post a link to taoist meditation?  Read More →

How do I stop sleep eating?

Posted by Jennifer on Mar 18, 2010 | 13 Comments

This is waking up automatically in the middle of the night, usually two hours after I’ve gone to bed, to eat something. Sometimes I’m aware of what I’m doing. Sometimes I’m not, and I just remember in the morning. The funny thing is that I’ve been doing this for years, and the only time I was able to somewhat stop is when I went over seas for a few months. I don’t know why, maybe i... 

What kind of yoga should I do for endometriosis?

Posted by Navin on Mar 16, 2010 | 3 Comments

I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. I am going to try a Holistic/Alternative approach to treatment and “cure”, as a supplement to medical treatment. I want to start yoga. What kind of yoga should I do that would be best for this condition? I know that yoga can do more harm than good if you are doing the wrong kind. Any videos to get? Should I try “yoga for fertility” videos? Also, any...