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Yoga: Ancient Murthis and The Divine Art of Stress Free Multi-Tasking

Doesn't it seem that if you had as many arms as Lakshmi or Kali, or if you could dance around the office like Nataraja easily going from one assignment to another or sending a magic arrow like Krishna when you are trying to get a fax to go through or the 'system is down'? All could be done in half of the time? If Lakshmi could be your personal or virtual assistant, work would be as light as a peacock feather. Just keeping track of your projects can be daunting. Then there's the problem of just being able to leave work at work so that you are not bringing all that frenetic energy into your commute and worse into your home to ruin your evening. Let's take a lesson from the old Yoga Masters on the art of the Kitab Sadhana, or Journal Path.
Get yourself a refillable 6-9" 3 ring binder with 4 tabs.

The first section is for projects. 1 page per project so you always know where you are in the project and what you need to do next to move it forward. When it's done, tear it out and toss. You can also move the pages around if a project becomes more of a priority. Also, each project page allows you to leave a note for yourself so that you don't have to think about the project at home. You can start fresh the next day right on cue.

The second section can be used for scribbling out petty annoyances so you can get them out of your head. Do this without worrying about grammar. The idea is to keep your mind clear of negative thoughts so you can focus on the tasks ahead.

The third section is for you to celebrate yourself on the completion of difficult jobs, in the event that no one else seems to notice. Plan to take yourself to a nice lunch or movie, or massage, or Yoga class to celebrate. This keeps you from developing resentment. Write yourself positive notes on work well done. Jot any special methods you used in completing the assignment. They will come in handy next time.

The last section is for you to keep all of the affirmations, mantras, Yoga tips, stress management tips, and anything else to keep yourself going. By creating this special sacred journal, you are using an ancient tool for creating a positive space that is fit to welcome the ancient masters themselves. Yoga Works!

Yoga: Saving Your Eyes at Work for Cricket Viewing!

A long day in front of the computer, peering down into your mobile phone screen to catch email on the run or using that small screened lap top on the commuter train can just wreck havoc with your eyes. And, when you want to spend a languid afternoon relaxing in front of the television screen to unwind and watch your favorite match, you certainly don't want your eyes so tired that you miss the ball, so to speak! Gear up for that while you're still at the office by every half hour remembering to look away from the screen, left, right, far, close up, up and down. Every hour rub your palms together until they are warm and then place them over your eyes for about 2 deep breaths. Slowly open and blink a few times to alleviate dry eye. If you are sensitive to fluorescent lighting, purchase a pair of amber colored sunglasses to cut down on the glare. Adjust your desk's computer screen so that it is about 6 inches below eye level. Ready to watch the match? Light a candle. Look into the flame about arms length away, for about 1 minute. Close your eyes and try to keep the after image in the center of your forehead. This helps to train your eyes to work together, relieving eyestrain. Open your eyes and feast them on the wondrous sight that is Cricket! Yoga Works!

Acharya Sri Khadi Madama is an experienced Yoga Therapist, coach and author of Finding Shangri La: Seven Yoga Principles for Creating Success & Happiness. A compass for well-being as well as corporate success for bringing joy into your life; combining the ancient wisdom of Yoga as a new age technology. Available at PublishAmerica.com

Sending you a little Yoga Bling,

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Yoga: Learning to Slow Down Stress With Cricket

In our average high-tech, multi-tasking careers is there ever enough of us to go around in order to get everything done? Time seems to be a worse enemy than grumpy co-workers or difficult employers. It's on these particularly difficult days that the water cooler down the hall can seem like a heaven. It reminds us of cool relief, of not having to be an automaton in order to get the job done in double time. Maybe we can learn to think like our favorite Cricket stars. They must remain focused on the ball, the field, their body mechanics, and 'strikingly' enough, one thing at a time. They can only perform one task at a time. The match goes on for hours, it ends at exactly the right time, all plays complete, all scores in and at a pace that sometimes could make a lumbering elephant look like lightning. This is just a fabulous lesson in learning how to pace oneself. Take a look below for our next Cricket stress relief technique:

LUMBERING ELEPHANT POSE: Try carefully bending over from the waist to let your head and shoulders hang limply downward. Breathe trying to expand the ribs. This is really the Cow Pose but it works equally as well as an Elephant. Hold for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Slowly come back up to a standing position by flexing the knees slightly and using the Thigh muscles. Slowly pick up your head. Take a deep breath to follow, letting down the shoulders.* If you were playing Cricket, you'd be in perfect form! Yoga Works!

*Those with back problems, glaucoma, or high blood pressure should avoid this pose unless they speak to their physician.

Acharya Sri Khadi Madama is a professional Yoga Therapist, book author and motivational speaker in the exciting world of Yoga & Business.

Visit www.yourstrulyyogatv.vpweb.com
or http://totyoga.com

Ottawa warns of E.Coli danger in Fresh Express brand Romaine-based Salads

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Fresh Express brand Romaine-based Salads described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

This CFIA alert has been initiated in response to a recall by the manufacturer, Fresh Express Incorporated, of Salinas, California in the United States.

The following Fresh Express brand Romaine-based Salads which have Best Before dates of July 9 through July 12 and an “S” in the product code are affected by this alert:
 
Product Size UPC Production Code Best Before
Double Carrots 340 g 0 71279 10802 5 S175 July 10, 2010
Green & Crisp 340 g 0 71279 10804 9 S175 July 10, 2010
Premium Romaine 255 g 0 71279 10808 7 S175 July 10, 2010
Lettuce Trio 255 g 0 71279 10809 4 S175 July 10, 2010
Italian 283 g 0 71279 21100 8 S175, S176 July 10-11, 2010
Fancy Greens 198 g 0 71279 23201 0 S174, S175 July 9-10, 2010
American 340 g 0 71279 24100 5 S175, S176 July 11-12, 2010
5-Lettuce Mix 170 g 0 71279 25101 1 S175 July 9, 2010
Hearts of Romaine 283 g 0 71279 26102 7 S175, S176 July 10-11, 2010
Triple Hearts 226 g 0 71279 26111 9 S175, S176 July 10-11, 2010
Leafy Green Romaine 255 g 0 71279 26112 6 S175 July 10, 2010
Veggie Lover’s 340 g 0 71279 28100 1 S175 July 10, 2010
Caesar Complete Salad 212 g + 74 mL 0 71279 30100 6 S175, S176 July 10-11, 2010
CaesarLite Complete Salad 212 g + 74 mL 0 71279 30101 3 S175, S176 July 10-11, 2010
Caesar Supreme Complete Salad 226 g + 81 mL 0 71279 30104 4 S175, S176 July 10-11, 2010
B.L.T. Caesar Complete Salad 226 g + 74 mL 0 71279 30107 5 S175 July 10, 2010
Asian Supreme Complete Salad 323 g + 74 mL 0 71279 30201 0 S175, S176 July 10-11, 2010
Salsa! Ensalada Supreme Complete Salad 326 g + 74 mL 0 71279 30601 8 S175 July 10, 2010

The Use-By Date is found in the upper right hand corner of the package with the product code immediately underneath.

These products have been distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria my cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses.

Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The CFIA will be working with Canadian importers to remove all of the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Health Canada reviewing the use of drug Rosiglitazone on safety concerns

In light of recently published scientific studies and an upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee meeting examining the heart-related (cardiovascular) safety of the diabetes drug rosiglitazone, Health Canada is informing health care professionals and Canadians of the current status of this drug in Canada.

Rosiglitazone is authorised for use in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In Canada, three prescription drugs are currently available that contain rosiglitazone: Avandia ®(rosiglitazone), Avandamet® (contains rosiglitazone and metformin), and Avandaryl™ (contains rosiglitazone and glimepiride).

Heart-related events have previously been identified and included in the Canadian Product Monographs for rosiglitazone drugs. In 2007, Health Canada conducted a review of heart-related safety information for rosiglitazone. As a result, the Canadian Product Monographs for Avandia®, Avandamet® and Avandaryl™ were updated to include important new restrictions for use. These new restrictions were communicated to the public and to health care professionals in November 2007.
 
It is important to note that the indications for use for rosiglitazone drugs are more restrictive in Canada than in the United States. In Canada:
 
  • Rosiglitazone is not approved for use alone (i.e., as a "monotherapy"), unless metformin (another diabetes drug) treatment is inappropriate.
  • Rosiglitazone is not recommended for use as part of a "triple therapy" (i.e., in combination with the diabetes drugs metformin and sulfonylurea).
  • Rosiglitazone is not to be used (i.e., it is contraindicated) in patients with any stage of heart failure.

Health Canada would like to remind health professionals that, when prescribing rosiglitazone, they should follow the prescribing information in the Canadian Product Monograph. In addition to the restrictions listed above, health professionals are reminded that rosiglitazone is not recommended for use with insulin. Patients with questions or concerns about Avandia®, Avandamet®, or Avandaryl™ should talk to their physician or pharmacist.

Health Canada's review of rosiglitazone safety is ongoing. Rosiglitazone drugs have been the subject of several post-marketing studies that have continued to provide information about the risk of heart-related events. Market Authorization Holders (i.e., companies) are responsible for their marketed therapeutic health products and for continuous assessment of their benefits and risks. As the federal regulator, Health Canada is taking these studies, including their strengths and limitations, into account as we continue to monitor rosiglitazone safety.

No new conclusions or recommendations about the use of rosiglitazone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes have been made at this time. The benefits of rosiglitazone are still considered to outweigh the risks when used as directed in the Canadian Product Monographs and following the advice contained in the public and health care professional communications issued in November 2007.

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