Saturday, May 23, 2009

Natural Supplements

At times like now, when everyone is on alert for their own safety and the safety of their loved ones, it is always good to have a fall back plan and be taking the best supplements to stay well and healthy. Wai Lana's supplements are my favorite way to keep healthy naturally.


Supplement Collection
$99
Gift Basket includes:

* Goji Capsules
* Immune Support Supplement capsules
* Stress Ease Supplement capsules
* Digestive Fire Ayurveda Capsules
* Pure Aloe Vera Juice
* Colloidal Minerals

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Getting well naturally

Sometimes it's just impossible to avoid getting sick. I've been suffering from an upper respiratory track infection and harboring a fever for the past two days. Thankfully it can't be transmitted online! I have gone to the doctor and no, it's not swine flu. Anyhow, I've been taking Wai Lana's supplements- goji berries, noni juice, and etc to get me well fast. My package came timely. I've just been taking a lot of fluids and fruits as well, and broths.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Staying healthy

Sometimes, despite our good intentions and work, we just get sick anyway. I have been suffering from an upper respiratory track infection for the past few days.

Yoga Tips for Fending Off Colds and Flus This Fall
Anna Montage, Health and Wellness Editor

RECIPE: Spicy Ginger Tea

Ginger is especially good during cold and flu season. It helps clear the sinuses, relieves congestion headaches, and reduces fever. It’s also an expectorant that expels mucus from the lungs and throat. The most effective way to take it for colds and flu is ginger tea.

Here's a simple recipe:
Ingredients:

* 2 cups water
* ¼ cup diced fresh ginger
* 2 tsp. honey
* Lemon juice (optional)
* Cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Boil the water, then add the ginger and simmer for about 20 minutes.
2. Strain into a cup and add 2 teaspoons of honey (or to taste).
3. If you like, you can add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pot to increase the stimulating, heating effect.
4. Let us forewarn you now, though: This tea is fiery! Sip it—don't gulp it down.

Source: Wai Lana Weekly Messages

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“AH –CHOO!” That sound becomes all too familiar this time of year; as the beauty and crispness of the autumn season arrive, so do colds and flus. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to make this fall and winter healthy. Even if you do catch a cold or flu, the right remedies can help make it as short and painless as possible.
Preventing Sickness

1. Avoid Getting Run Down – Feeling tired and run down is a big risk factor for getting sick. Sometimes family and work responsibilities may seem overwhelming. This is a good time to take stock of what’s truly most important and trim down everything else. Prevention is the best medicine. Getting the proper R & R that your body and mind need should be just as much a priority as everything else. Not only will you be less stressed, but you’ll also be more effective in everything you do.
2. Eat a Yoga Diet – A yoga diet, with the emphasis on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and dairy products, naturally provides your body with both the nutrition and the antioxidants that your immune system needs to function optimally. One of the biggest dietary hazards for cold and flu season is too much sugar and other sweeteners. Fresh fruit and unprocessed honey are the best sweeteners to use. Too much sugar in your diet (whether it’s from white sugar, corn syrup, etc.) literally slows down your immune system, making your white blood cells too tired and sluggish to adequately fight infection.
3. Take a High-Quality Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement – There have been enough studies strongly in favor of supplementation that it just makes sense to give yourself that daily dietary insurance. The best supplement to take is one that is made from natural whole food sources as this helps to ensure that your body will be able to absorb the nutrients. Liquid multivitamin and mineral supplements are also good for absorption. Visit your local health food store for help in finding the best supplements for your needs.
4. Practice Yoga – Yoga not only stretches, strengthens, and tones your muscles, but it also invigorates your immune system and internal organs, helping to keep sickness at bay. Yoga also provides stress relief, which is vital for wellness. If you feel a cold coming on, try doing the Lion pose a few times a day. This pose brings fresh blood to your throat, helping to chase away the germs.
5. Wash Your Hands – You’ve probably heard it a million times before, but it is a fact that regular hand washing really does help prevent sickness.
6. Avoid Sick People When Possible. While a certain amount of exposure to sickness is inevitable in our daily lives, it can help to avoid obviously sick people. For example, if you notice that the cashier at the grocery store is sniffling, coughing or sneezing, just move to another line.

What to Do If You Get Sick

1. Try to Get Plenty of Extra Rest and Sleep – Sometimes it may not be possible to completely stop work, school, or other activities when you feel sickness coming on, but you should make it a top priority to get as much rest as you can. It’s tempting to keep going, but this will just let the virus get a stronger foothold in your body, prolonging your illness.
2. Try a Juice Fast or Eat Minimally – If you feel you are getting sick, this is the perfect time to try a juice fast. Fasting for 1 to 3 days at the first sign of illness is a great way to nip it in the bud. Wai Lana’s Favorite Juices has delicious fresh juice recipes that you can try. Even fasting on vegetable broth and diluted store-bought juice (no corn syrup or other sweeteners) is far better than not fasting at all. Fasting allows your body to concentrate its energy on combating the virus rather than on digesting and assimilating food. However, if you have a health condition or take prescription medications, it’s best to talk to your doctor before beginning a fast.
3. If you don’t quite have the willpower to fast or are unable to for health reasons, try to minimize your food intake and focus on light foods, such as broths or other vegetable soups. This is a good time to avoid dairy products since they can increase mucus production when you’re sick. Also try to avoid refined foods, like sugar and white flour products. These foods sap nutrients from your body and stress your immune system.
4. Try Strong Ginger Tea – This easy home remedy is quite spicy, but it really helps relieve cold and flu symptoms. Try Wai Lana’s own ginger tea recipe for effective cold and flu relief.
5. Supplements Can Help – A trip to the health food store can be a little overwhelming if you’re looking for supplements to help a cold or flu, so here are some suggestions:
* Elderberry Extract – Elderberry is one of the few supplements scientifically proven to have antiviral properties. If you know you were exposed to a sick person or feel you may be coming down with something, try dosing up on elderberry for sickness prevention. If you do become sick, elderberry will help lessen both the length and the severity of the illness.
* Vitamin C – The best variety to use is Ester-C or some other buffered form. For acute sickness, take 1000 mg every 3 hours. If you’re fasting, you may want to take a powdered version that you can mix in juice or water.
* Homeopathic Remedies – If you’re not familiar with homeopathy, it’s best to try a homeopathic cold remedy or flu remedy that has a mixture of different remedies in it. From a homeopathic perspective, there are different remedies for a cold or flu depending on the prominent symptoms, so some homeopathic companies make mixtures of remedies for people who don’t know which specific remedy to take. Homeopathy is very safe and many people have found it helpful for both colds and flus.
* Garlic – Besides being a popular seasoning, garlic is also a powerful medicinal plant. It helps to combat cold and flu viruses and cleanse the body of toxins. Fresh is best, but if you don’t like the smell or taste, there are garlic supplements that minimize the odor.

I’m sure you’ll find these natural remedies both effective and economical for helping ward off those nasty colds and flus!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Stretch Before Action

Stretch Before Action

There’s one thing you need to be careful of when you exercise, whether you practice aerobics, gymnastics, weightlifting, or a particular sport. And my friend, a martial arts expert, is no exception. She loves to practice Tae Kwon Do’s high kicks. Sometimes she’s lucky; she kicks high, it feels good, and it looks great. Trouble is, she’s so enthusiastic that she often hurts herself because she kicks higher than she can stretch. She throws her leg up, using the leg’s momentum to get it as high as possible. But the body has a built-in protection mechanism, a reflex action that contracts the muscle so you don’t stretch it too far and cause injury. If you throw your body into a dangerous position hard enough, though, your body can’t protect you.

I’ve finally convinced her not to kick higher than she can stretch. She’s determined to keep those high kicks, though, so she’s gradually extending her reach by doing yoga stretches every day. Since she’s been stretching more, she can kick higher with more control, which is better for her form. What’s more, she hasn’t hurt herself.

Whatever your sport, flexibility is a big plus, and yoga asanas are the best way to gain that flexibility. The poses are gentle because you do them slowly and with awareness; they are effective because you hold them right at your limit, breathing and releasing, gradually increasing your boundaries. So do some yoga stretches each day. And be sure to warm up and stretch thoroughly before practicing your sport. You’ll feel more confident, your performance will improve, and you’ll be far less likely to injure yourself.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wai Lana Green™ Eco-Friendly Bamboo Bath Towels


Wai Lana Green™
Eco-Friendly Bamboo

Bath Towels


* Made from 100% bamboo, an ecologically sustainable crop
* Sumptuously plush, soft, and silky
* More absorbent than standard cotton towels
* Naturally hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and odor-resistant

Size: 30" x 56"

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Yoga Chips :)

Wai Lana has a new line: Yoga Chips! I've ordered a whole bunch of these all natural and healthy chips while they're on 20% off sale. :)

I'm sure my Mom will like them as well, she LOVES chips.




Monday, May 4, 2009

Easy Abdominal Strengthening

weekly asanas
Abdominal Strengthening Exercise

Try the Abdominal Strengthening Exercise asana
along with Wai Lana, watch it here


Sit-ups are safe if your lower back is strong and you do them correctly. This means making your movements smooth, never jerking your body up to the sitting position. If your back is weak, just practice the easy version to strengthen your abdominals and lower back until the full sit-up becomes easy. You'll get all the same benefits.

1. Lie on your back.

2. Bend your knees until your feet are flat on the floor. Raise your arms over your head and make loose fists.

3. Inhale, then exhale and swing your arms forward as you lift your back, coming to a sitting position. Be aware that your abdominal muscles are contracting.

4. Inhale and slowly roll down, bringing your arms to the floor above your head. Repeat 5 to 10 times.

5. Straighten your legs, lower your arms, and rest.

Hints...
Use the swinging momentum of your arms to come up. Make the movement smooth. Use your abdominal muscles to roll down, one vertebra at a time. The more slowly you lower your back onto the floor, the more you'll engage and strengthen your abdominal muscles.

Here's an Easier Way…
Don't come up all the way; simply lift your upper back as you swing your arms forward, or come up a little further, lifting your middle back too.

Benefits
• Tones the abdomen and thighs
• Strengthens the lower back
• Warms up the body
• Stretches your shoulders

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Healthy, Wholesome gifts for mom





Wai lana has some great gifts basket offerings for Mom this year. Show your mom your love with a healthy, wholesome gift basket from Wai Lana!