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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Yoga may help ease MS symptoms
This bolster-supported forward bend can relieve stress and tension There are three types of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms that yoga can directly address: Fatigue and heat intolerance, numbness in the limbs and loss of coordination, and loss of flexibility and balance. These limitations can be countered with breathing exercises. You can learn alternate nostril breathing from a qualified yoga instructor, making the exhalation longer than the inhalation which will calm the nervous system. Heat, stress and tension can cause temporary worsening of MS symptoms and restorative yoga, such as this bolster-supported forward bend, can relieve stress and tension in the body and help it better withstand fluctuations in body temperature. HOW TO DO IT...Place a bolster or rolled up blanket under the back of your knees and extend your legs out.more |