Why Standing On
Your Head
May Improve Your Health
By Sheryl Walters
It is very rare that we are able
to see the world upside down, and regularly viewing the world from this
angle can bring a variety of amazing benefits to our life. Turning
ourselves upside down is not only an amazing practice for health … but
for beauty as well.
HEADSTAND AND YOGA FOR BODY & SKIN CARE
A headstand can reduce facial wrinkles, and if practiced regularly, is a
natural ‘face-lift’. This is because it reverses the effects of gravity
and allows the skin to rest in the other direction.
Furthermore, yoga for skin care increases the circulation to the face,
which brings much-needed nutrients and oxygen to rejuvenate and remove
wrinkle-causing toxins. The result is smoother, clearer, brighter and
glowing skin.
THICKER HAIR, FEWER GRAYS
A headstand can actually convert gray hair back to its natural color! It
will certainly delay the onset of gray hair. This is due to the increase
in blood supply and nutrients to the hair follicles in the scalp.
Balding can also be prevented or slowed, and thicker, healthier hair is
produced.
BALANCED HORMONES AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Headstand stimulates and provides refreshed blood to the pituitary and
hypothalamus glands. The health and strength of these glands are
absolutely vital to our wellbeing, as they are the master glands and
regulate the functioning of all the other glands in the body including
the sexual hormones (better sex!), the thyroid, pineal, and the
adrenals.
The powerful stress releasing effects of the headstand (you can’t really
be depressed if you’re standing on your head!) further rebalance the
adrenal glands so physical and emotional health is improved.
BETTER CIRCULATION
Besides, the positive effects of yoga for skin care, the improved
circulation of headstands exercise the heart and encourage venous
return. Because the heart constantly has to pump blood upward to the
brain, the headstand gives the heart a rest and reduces heart strain.
INCREASED BRAIN FUNCTION
Headstand soaks the brain cells with fresh blood, oxygen and nutrients.
This increases your thinking power, clarity, memory, concentration, and
the sensory faculties. Brain tissues do not degenerate with regular
practice.
BALANCED NERVOUS SYSTEM
Research has shown that an ischemic stroke never results for those who
consistently do headstands! (If nothing else, that will get me on my
head.)
It can also prevent the occurrence of atherosclerotic disease,
Parkinson’s disease, and other diseases of the nervous system. Senile
changes in the brain are prevented. It calms the brain and helps relieve
stress and depression. It is a centering, calming and soothing pose.
A HEALTHY LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
A headstand encourages the drainage of lymphatic fluid so the whole body
is regularly detoxified.
STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM
Recently, I blogged about how much healthier I have been since regularly
practicing yoga. Headstands are one of the postures proven to strengthen
your immune system.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Doing headstands in yoga helps with deep breathing and creates healthier
lung tissue.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Standing on our heads tones and cleans the digestive organs. It cleanses
congested blood and toxins from them. Fresh warm blood invigorates the
cells and can help people overcome problems of the liver, kidneys,
stomach, intestines and reproductive system.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Doing a headstand strengthens the spine, neck, shoulders and arms. The
muscular system of the abdomen and legs get toned.
(Courtesy of Natural
News: www.NaturalNews.com) Sheryl is a Kinesiologist, nutritionist and
holistic practitioner. Her website www.younglivingguide.com) provides the
latest research on preventing disease, looking naturally gorgeous, and
feeling emotionally and physically fabulous. And her latest website
www.raiselibido.com offers a vast quantity of information on how to
increase sex drive and enjoy a vibrant sex life.
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