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Sport: what causes a side stitch?

most likely hypothesis is that this sudden pain beneath the ribs is a "diaphragm cramp", involving the muscle located below the ribcage that aids in breathing. During physical exertion, if you breathe improperly and "do not exhale sufficiently", the diaphragm contracts quickly and a cramp can occu ...

06
July
2023

Health: 5 tips to stimulate the vagus nerve

the brain to send back adapted orders to the organs. This nerve is the one of the key elements of the autonomic nervous system that regulates our breathing, heartbeat, digestion and the secretion of hormones in our body, without any action of our will. In what areas does it act? The vagus ne ...

17
Feb
2022

Swimming: Different swimming techniques and their benefits.

ical, meaning identical and simultaneous on both sides. • The movement of both arms should be done in the water without surpassing the shoulder line. • Breathing should be coordinated with your movements: when pulling your arms, lift your head out of the water to inhale, then exhale in the water ...

05
June
2012

Thunderstorm asthma: beware of the risk of weather-related asthma attacks

high levels of grass pollen in the atmosphere. "Thunderstorm asthma" was first described in the 1980s in England and Australia. This term refers to breathing difficulties similar to an asthma attack, but triggered by thunderstorm episodes combined with high temperatures and grass pollens. 2- What ...

20
June
2024

Morning warm-up: 5 stretching exercises for the back and shoulders

your left shoulder. Slowly return to the center on the inhale, then turn your head to the right on the exhale. Continue with the rhythm of your breathing and do at least 3 slow rotations on each side to properly unlock your neck. Throughout this exercise, be sure to keep your gaze in line ...

22
Mar
2022

Gym session at the beach: 5 easy exercises

th benefits of the seaside. While sitting or standing, cross your hands behind your back. Straighten your spine and pull your shoulders back while breathing deeply and calmly. If you're flexible enough, uncross your hands from your buttocks to better stretch your shoulders back and engage your ...

29
July
2022

Recovery: what sport after a heart disease?

dy published in December 2016 in The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Yoga is one of the top 5 sports for heart health because it combines breathing exercises with muscle strengthening. The postures and breathing exercises work together to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and even choles ...

27
Apr
2023

Chair Yoga: 5 Good Reasons to Get Started

tretching of the spine. - Synchronization of movements with breath. - Body awareness and improved proprioception. - Mindful execution of exercises and focus on breathing and posture. - A time for relaxation at the end of the session. In summary, even if you practice seated, these exercises will hel ...

11
Jan
2024

Sport: Pilates method in 4 questions

sing overly tense muscles. It allows for a heightened awareness of the body and how the muscles function, which students learn to work in isolation. Breathing is also engaged in the execution of all movements. It plays a fundamental role in this method, just like posture and body alignment. The exe ...

08
Feb
2007

The Yoga Festival Paris: a great yogic gathering

ris 2023 will take place from May 18th to May 21st, 2023 at the Paris Event Center (Porte de la Villette). This festival offers meditation workshops, breathing workshops, advanced workshops, as well as thematic workshops (yoga for families, prenatal yoga, eye yoga, laughter yoga, and yoga in educat ...

12
Oct
2012

Sport, nutrition, treatment: 5 tips for a healthy autumn

utes between tasks. During the day, as soon as you feel fatigue or stress taking over, stop for five minutes to breathe deeply, practicing abdominal breathing if you can. Breathing well is the simplest and most accessible method to relieve stress and quickly regain energy. To stay in good shape th ...

18
Sep
2014

Health: 10 grandmother's remedies for cough.

yme. Pour 3 drops of essential oil into a bowl of very hot water, then place a towel over your head and stay above the bowl for at least ten minutes, breathing deeply the vapors that emanate from the bowl. 9- Chest poultices The Mustard Plaster is one of grandma's remedies for coughs. To prepare it, ...

11
Dec
2017

What is the Ayurvedic diet?

haracteristics of the three doshas, one of them is generally dominant: Vata (space and air): Vata controls basic bodily functions, including the mind, breathing, blood flow, and digestion. People with this dosha are generally thin and energetic. When unbalanced, they may experience digestive health ...

19
Nov
2019

Jaw pain: how to relieve it?

e recommended. If the cause of your blockage is stress-related, you can also: - wear a mouthpiece at night to prevent bruxism - practice breathing exercises such as cardiac coherence - do some gentle stretching of the jaw to relax it. A simple cardiac coherence exercise is to br ...

05
July
2022

Heat wave and mental health: how heat affects your mood

iolent behavior can be a sign of dehydration and heat stroke! When our bodies are no longer able to regulate their temperature through Sweating and breathing, they have to deal with an oxygen deficit which makes them more irritable. In addition, since it is more difficult to sleep because of t ...

21
July
2022

The Zen Body: a gentle gym accessible to all

a Body Zen class is an appointment with yourself. Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour and allows you to reconnect with your body through breathing exercises combined with fluid sequences. The exercises are practiced barefoot and preferably with loose, comfortable clothing. After some ...

18
Aug
2022

How to rest your brain?

one object are also ways to recover from mental fatigue. In this case, you don't let your thoughts wander but, by focusing on one thing like your breathing for example, you stop scattering your attention over a thousand different stimuli. Your mind has only one thing to deal with, which it finds ...

19
Sep
2022

Lettering : 5 tips for beginners

so hard on their writing that they end up contracting their shoulders. Conversely, it's best to get comfortable facing the paper and focus on your breathing so that you keep your hand flexible and your entire posture relaxed. This will allow you to flow smoothly and without smudging into words ...

27
Dec
2022

Slimming diet: how to know if you really need to lose weight?

culate your basal metabolic rate. Basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body expends at rest to perform its vital functions (such as breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and maintaining body temperature at 37°C). There are two main methods of calculating it: the Oxford method and th ...

20
Feb
2023

Positive visualization: how does it work?

lie down and close your eyes as if practicing a classic relaxation session. 3- If your mind is cluttered with distracting thoughts, start by focusing on your breathing: focus your attention on the air entering and leaving your nostrils and on the movements of your belly. 4- Once you feel relaxed, ...

30
Mar
2023