Almost everyone has experienced the fact that when one starts concentrating his mind on any immediate object or an idea, the mind starts wandering. It is very difficult to keep the mind busy with a single thought. The ancient sages too encountered the same problems. Arjuna, in Gita had mentioned that controlling the mind is the impossible thing on the earth. Hence, he was advised by Krishna that though mind control is difficult, it can be made silent and steady by regular practice of vairagya and abhyasa. However, he has warned that yoga is very difficult for people whose minds are not steady and controlled. Pantanjali, in Yoga Sutra has emphasized these two qualities to achieve mind control. Hence these are the very qualities that make the essence of yoga.
Mind is like a disturbed pond with many impurities. First you need to stop the inflow of fresh impurities and then remove the existing impurities to clean the mind. Abhyasa is the one of the practices for purifying the mind. Dhyana is one of the sub practices of abhyasa. This is a stage that the person reaches after practicing concentration for some time. At the start of dhyana, the mind is steadier and only a single thought about the object arises in the mind. Now it is safe to say that the state of dhyana is reached. Here the mind becomes very stable like the flame of a lamp in the calm atmosphere and its contact with the object of experience becomes intense and complete.
There are two varieties of dhyana called sagunadhyana or nirgunadhyana. In the first dhyana, the stillness of mind is associated with an object of experience which can be experienced through the sense organs. The second one is completely mental. It implies complete absorption of mind into itself. Here mind is not associated with any external object. It becomes completely still in this state. This mind is supposed to remain still, silent and sensitive such that it can understand any past, present and future event that might have happened anywhere in the universe.
Kevin Pederson is the webmaster for Yogawiz that provides loads of information on basics of yoga,asanas and poses Dhyana that aim towards harmonizing your mind, body and soul.
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Hiatal Hernia - A More Dangerous and Hard to Detect Form of the Common Illness
Hiatal hernia is not as widespread as inguinal hernia which is the most encountered form but it is the second most common type of hernia so you should know what it is and how it manifests in order to know if you are suffering from it and what to do in this case.
Most hernias occur in the abdominal area. Hiatal hernia appears in the upper parts of the abdomen, at the diaphragm. A simple definition of hernia is that it is a disease that appears when a certain part of the body loses its resistance, because it gets old in most cases, and another part of the body that is in contact with the first one slips through a small hole that appears in the first part. Depending on the body parts involved in this hernia can be divided into more types.
Hiatal hernia involves the diaphragm, which is the first ‘organ’ from the situation above, the one that gets weakened, and the stomach, its upper side in most cases is the second one. The stomach is supposed to stay under the diaphragm (the muscular membrane that separates the abdomen from the lungs), but the diaphragm has a small hole in it through which the esophagus passes. The area around the hole weakens and a part of the stomach passes through it and slides inside the chest cavity. There are two forms of hiatal hernia, sliding hiatal hernia, when the stomach slides through the opening in the diaphragm between the stomach and esophagus as mentioned above, which is the most common form, and rolling hiatal hernia, less encountered, when the stomach slides along the esophagus not between it and the stomach.
Unlike other forms of hernia you can’t feel the bulge that appears because the stomach slides inside the body, so in order to detect it you need to pay close attention if any of its symptoms show up, which is not that easy because in most cases it shows no easy-to-see symptoms! It usually causes heartburn, a warm feeling in the chest, because of the acid in the stomach that re-fluxes backwards in the esophagus. Most people feel symptoms after eating and lying down, they start feeling bad, especially if they eat hot spicy foods.
If you experience any of the mentioned above try paying a visit to your doctor and ask for a control. These symptoms also appear because of indigestion so don’t get alarmed until you receive diagnostic. It’s important to detect hiatal hernia early because if it’s left untreated it may lead to severe complications that include heart-attack! So periodically visit your doc and pay attention to the symptoms to avoid complications, but don’t panic as soon as you get a little heartburn because there’s a long way from that to a heart-attack.
If you want to find great information on different hernia subjects check out this links. You can find great content regarding hiatal hernia, inguinal hernia and many more at http://www.hernia-guide.com
Most hernias occur in the abdominal area. Hiatal hernia appears in the upper parts of the abdomen, at the diaphragm. A simple definition of hernia is that it is a disease that appears when a certain part of the body loses its resistance, because it gets old in most cases, and another part of the body that is in contact with the first one slips through a small hole that appears in the first part. Depending on the body parts involved in this hernia can be divided into more types.
Hiatal hernia involves the diaphragm, which is the first ‘organ’ from the situation above, the one that gets weakened, and the stomach, its upper side in most cases is the second one. The stomach is supposed to stay under the diaphragm (the muscular membrane that separates the abdomen from the lungs), but the diaphragm has a small hole in it through which the esophagus passes. The area around the hole weakens and a part of the stomach passes through it and slides inside the chest cavity. There are two forms of hiatal hernia, sliding hiatal hernia, when the stomach slides through the opening in the diaphragm between the stomach and esophagus as mentioned above, which is the most common form, and rolling hiatal hernia, less encountered, when the stomach slides along the esophagus not between it and the stomach.
Unlike other forms of hernia you can’t feel the bulge that appears because the stomach slides inside the body, so in order to detect it you need to pay close attention if any of its symptoms show up, which is not that easy because in most cases it shows no easy-to-see symptoms! It usually causes heartburn, a warm feeling in the chest, because of the acid in the stomach that re-fluxes backwards in the esophagus. Most people feel symptoms after eating and lying down, they start feeling bad, especially if they eat hot spicy foods.
If you experience any of the mentioned above try paying a visit to your doctor and ask for a control. These symptoms also appear because of indigestion so don’t get alarmed until you receive diagnostic. It’s important to detect hiatal hernia early because if it’s left untreated it may lead to severe complications that include heart-attack! So periodically visit your doc and pay attention to the symptoms to avoid complications, but don’t panic as soon as you get a little heartburn because there’s a long way from that to a heart-attack.
If you want to find great information on different hernia subjects check out this links. You can find great content regarding hiatal hernia, inguinal hernia and many more at http://www.hernia-guide.com
Think You Might Need a Doctor’s Appointment? Make a List, Check It Twice!
No, we?re not talking about Santa Claus, we?re talking about you and your doctor?s appointment. Making lists is the most important activity you can perform BEFORE you go to your appointment.
You know from experience that you don?t remember everything you wished you remembered when you get there (or when you get done and are on the way out). There?s always variables that throw you off guard and if you were on a roll, you suddenly get derailed.
So, how can you prevent this? By making lists, that?s how. Oh, and then, of course, you have to remember to take the lists with you to the appointment. Not surprisingly, though, if you forget to take them, you?ll still be better prepared if you?ve written out the lists.
Bring the symptom diary you?ve been compiling since you realized these symptoms weren?t going to go away. Or, if you have a chronic condition, the diary of triggers and conditions of the problem.
Make a list of the questions you have or will have. Get your spouse to participate in this because you know they always have questions too ? and frequently they are able to come up with questions you have not even considered. These questions are not just about what?s wrong with you, but also about what tests need to be done and when; what activities you might be restricted from (and why); what should you do about work; what treatments is the doctor going to give you; how and when to contact the doctor or the office after you leave; and anything else that comes to mind.
Write it down!
You should also make some lists and carry them with you at all times. This includes a list of medicines you take. List any over the counter or herbal medicines you use/take. These medicines may impact any other medicines or treatment you might get. It?s a good idea to write your list in pencil so you can change it as needed (or do it on the computer where you can easily change it too, but pencil is the easiest). Put this list in your wallet and carry it with you.
You need another list (maybe on the back of your medication list) that lists your medical problems. Make sure to keep this up to date. This will help when you?re at the doctor?s office but will also help if you ever have to be taken to the emergency department or are unconscious. You want the medical folks taking care of you to be able to figure out what your existing problems are. Medic Alert? has created a great product which is a USB drive that fits on your key ring and has all your medical problems, medicines, and emergency information on this drive. Your list can also contain a list of procedures and surgeries you?ve had although this is not necessary. It?s just that the more information available to the medical people, the better.
List things you want to mention to the doctor. This is other than the symptom diary. You may want to ask for samples or generics. Write it down! You may want to ask how to contact the doctor afterwards. Write it down! You may need to know what to do about insurance papers. Write it down!
If you think it, write it!
Dr. Wurzbacher is a retired Navy Emergency Medicine Physician who recognized early in her career that she wasn?t good at communication and more importantly that she was probably missing much of what her patients were trying to tell her. Although she was excellent at diagnosing conditions, patients generally need more than that. The Emergency Department is one (of many) places that being good at communication is essential since you have no records to work with and a short amount of time to glean information and make a diagnosis. So, she worked diligently at learning to really HEAR what her patients were telling her. Teaching young doctors and ancillary staff the personal aspects of medicine has become a passion of hers. Her book, ?Your Doctor Said What? is intended to help patients not only understand why many doctors seem like aliens but also how to empower themselves to deal with them.
Check her out at http://www.yourdoctorsaidwhat.com and http://www.yourdoctorsaidwhatblog.com.
You know from experience that you don?t remember everything you wished you remembered when you get there (or when you get done and are on the way out). There?s always variables that throw you off guard and if you were on a roll, you suddenly get derailed.
So, how can you prevent this? By making lists, that?s how. Oh, and then, of course, you have to remember to take the lists with you to the appointment. Not surprisingly, though, if you forget to take them, you?ll still be better prepared if you?ve written out the lists.
Bring the symptom diary you?ve been compiling since you realized these symptoms weren?t going to go away. Or, if you have a chronic condition, the diary of triggers and conditions of the problem.
Make a list of the questions you have or will have. Get your spouse to participate in this because you know they always have questions too ? and frequently they are able to come up with questions you have not even considered. These questions are not just about what?s wrong with you, but also about what tests need to be done and when; what activities you might be restricted from (and why); what should you do about work; what treatments is the doctor going to give you; how and when to contact the doctor or the office after you leave; and anything else that comes to mind.
Write it down!
You should also make some lists and carry them with you at all times. This includes a list of medicines you take. List any over the counter or herbal medicines you use/take. These medicines may impact any other medicines or treatment you might get. It?s a good idea to write your list in pencil so you can change it as needed (or do it on the computer where you can easily change it too, but pencil is the easiest). Put this list in your wallet and carry it with you.
You need another list (maybe on the back of your medication list) that lists your medical problems. Make sure to keep this up to date. This will help when you?re at the doctor?s office but will also help if you ever have to be taken to the emergency department or are unconscious. You want the medical folks taking care of you to be able to figure out what your existing problems are. Medic Alert? has created a great product which is a USB drive that fits on your key ring and has all your medical problems, medicines, and emergency information on this drive. Your list can also contain a list of procedures and surgeries you?ve had although this is not necessary. It?s just that the more information available to the medical people, the better.
List things you want to mention to the doctor. This is other than the symptom diary. You may want to ask for samples or generics. Write it down! You may want to ask how to contact the doctor afterwards. Write it down! You may need to know what to do about insurance papers. Write it down!
If you think it, write it!
Dr. Wurzbacher is a retired Navy Emergency Medicine Physician who recognized early in her career that she wasn?t good at communication and more importantly that she was probably missing much of what her patients were trying to tell her. Although she was excellent at diagnosing conditions, patients generally need more than that. The Emergency Department is one (of many) places that being good at communication is essential since you have no records to work with and a short amount of time to glean information and make a diagnosis. So, she worked diligently at learning to really HEAR what her patients were telling her. Teaching young doctors and ancillary staff the personal aspects of medicine has become a passion of hers. Her book, ?Your Doctor Said What? is intended to help patients not only understand why many doctors seem like aliens but also how to empower themselves to deal with them.
Check her out at http://www.yourdoctorsaidwhat.com and http://www.yourdoctorsaidwhatblog.com.
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