Is There A Way To Treat Post Delivery Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are mainly found in the abdominal wall but can also occur over the thighs, upper arms, buttocks and breasts. While pregnancy is the main cause behind stretch marks, other reasons can be sudden gain or loss in weight, rapid growth, heredity factors, stress and changes in physical conditions.

Home Remedies to reduce/eliminate stretch marks:

 1.Oils: Apply warm olive oil, almond oil, or sesame oil regularly during and after pregnancy.

 2.Turmeric: Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder to 100 ml of olive oil or almond oil and apply        everyday, 10 minutes before bath.

 3.Vitamin E: Use a herbal moisturizer with vitamin E oil regularly.

 4.Potato juice: Cut a medium-sized potato into thick slices rub each piece, one at a time, gently on      the stretch marks making sure the liquid from the potato covers the affected area. Wash off with   lukewarm water once the juice dries.

5.Tea tree oil: Take some tea tree oil and massage gently on the affected area.

 6.Wheat Germ Oil: Apply directly a mix of 1 tbsp wheat germ oil + 1 tbsp calendula oil on areas with stretch marks.

 7.Glycerin and lemon: Gently rub a mix of 1-2 drops of glycerin in lemon, two times a day.

 8.Oats: Use oats mixed with milk as a natural scrub for stretch marks.

 9.Vaseline: Apply Vaseline cream directly on the stretch marks

 10.Exfoliate skin using sugar: Mix a tablespoon of raw sugar with some almond oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on the stretch marks and other skin areas before taking a shower.

 11.Aloe vera: Make a mixture with one-fourth cup of aloe vera gel, oil from 10 vitamin E capsules and oil from 5 vitamin A capsules. Rub this mixture onto the skin until fully absorbed. Repeat this process daily. Individually Aloe vera gel can also be applied.

12.Cucumber: Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice and lemon juice, apply the mixture on the stretch marks.

13.Vinegar: Mix olive oil with vinegar and water and use it as a night cream. This will keep your skin stay moisturized and also exfoliate the skin.

 14.Cocoa butter: Apply cocoa butter over the affected area at least two times a day. Or make a mixture of 1/2 cup cocoa butter, one tablespoon of wheat germ oil, two teaspoons of grated beeswax and one teaspoon each of apricot kernel oil and vitamin E oil. Heat this mixture until the beeswax melts. You can store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator and apply it to your stretch marks two to three times a day. This mixture will make your skin more hydrated and smooth.

 15.Castor Oil: Gently massage some castor oil in circular motions for at least 15 minutes. Wrap the area with a thin, cotton cloth. Using a hot water bottle or a heating pad, apply some heat (over the cloth to prevent scalding) to the affected area for at least a half an hour daily for a minimum of one month.

16.Apricot Mask: Apply a paste of 2-3 deseeded apricots and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes, once everyday. Wash off with warm water.

17.Alfalfa leaves: Mix some alfalfa powder with a few drops of chamomile oil to form a smooth paste. Massage the paste into the affected area two to three times a day. Repeat this daily.

Diet for reducing stretch marks

• Vitamin K: Present in green vegetables, like cabbage, spring onions and pickled cucumber.
•  Protein, Zinc, Vitamin C and Vitamin E: Foods abundant like green salad, milk, fish, nuts and citrus fruits. Peppers, guavas, dark leafy greens, broccoli, gooseberries, papaya, oranges, strawberries are high in vitamin C. Spinach, nuts, kale, olive oil, tropical fruits like papaya and kiwi, wheat all are rich in Vitamin E.
• Avoid saturated fats

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Why Should You Sit On The Floor While Eating?

Sitting on the floor is an ancient Indian tradition and has its roots in yoga and Ayurveda. Here are some reasons for that practice.

Aids Digestion: When you sit on the floor for eating, you usually sit cross legged, in an asana known as sukhasana or a half padmasna. These yogic poses are well-known in aiding digestion (it is believed that when one sits in this pose while preparing to eat, there is an automatic signal for your brain to prepare for digestion). Apart from that when you eat from a plate placed on the floor, you will have to naturally bend forward slightly and go back to your starting position to swallow. This constant back and forth movement is said to cause the muscles of your abdomen to get activated and leads to increased secretion of stomach acids, making it easier to digest food. 

Helps in weight loss: When you sit in this position, your brain calms down and is better equipped to focus on the food you eat. Moreover this position helps you feel full faster. One of the main reasons people overeat is because they do not know when they are full. This happens because the vagus nerve (the main nerve that transmits signals from the stomach to the brain) sends signals to the brain as you eat, telling if you are satiated or not. When you sit on the floor this nerve is able to perform better and transmit signals more efficiently. Since this position makes you eat slower than you would while sitting on a table, it gives your stomach and brain time to cognate the signals of feeling full, thereby preventing overeating and bingeing.

More flexibility: When you squat or sit in padmasana, the muscles in your lower back, pelvis, around your stomach and those of the upper and lower abdomen stretch, thus reducing pain and discomfort. This, in turn helps your digestive system relax and stay in a normal position. Moreover, the regular stretching of these muscles makes you more flexible and healthy.

Improves posture: Good posture not only helps prevent injuries but also reduces the chances of excessive strain on certain muscles and joints, which can lead to fatigue and quicker than normal, wear and tear. When you sit on the floor your posture is automatically corrected, making your back straight, lengthening your spine and pushes back your shoulders, beating all the common aches and pains that come with bad posture.

Key to living longer: A study published in the Journal European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that people who sat on the floor in padmasana and were able to get up without any support were more likely to live longer. This is because being able to get up from that position takes a considerable amount of flexibility and lower body strength. The study found that those who were not able to get up without support were at the risk of being 6.5 times more likely to die in the next six years.

Keeps your knees and hip joint healthy: By sitting on the floor, we strengthen the lumbar region of the body, reducing back pain and discomfort. The hips open, making our pelvis and legs more flexible. Core muscles are strengthened, and the ankles also get gently stretched. Constant bending of the knees, ankles and hip joint helps keep them flexible and free of diseases. And with flexibility comes better lubrication between the joints making it much easier to sit on the floor.

Relaxes the mind and calms the nerves: Sukhasana and padmasana poses calm the mind and relaxes frazzled nerves. In Ayurveda, eating with a calm mind helps aid in better digestion. 

Strengthens the heart by improving circulation: When your feet are below your heart (as in a position when sitting on a chair), the blood circulation is being directed to your feet, as opposed to when you sit cross-legged on the floor where your heart receives the benefit of better circulation.

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YOGANONYMIX: Valentine's Day Vinyasa Playlist

Valentine's Day is approaching which means the tunes need to be flowing. Before you spend the night with your loved one, get in the groove with this funky, lovely vinyasa playlist.  

This heart opening vinyasa flow mix will help get your body and soul in the mood for the big night as you flow to the music. Enjoy and feel free to spread the love.

1. "Valentine’s Day" by Milano Lounge Beat A vibrant piano start to the practice!  Letting love in and letting go of things that no longer serve you in this opening intention tune.
2. "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith Straight from the huge win at the Grammy’s, this was my first love song pic for my playlist. Sun Salutation with heart opening crescent lunges will celebrate with this soulful song.
3. "Stubborn Love" by The Lumineers Slowing things down here a bit with the folkyness passion of love. Screaming on your porch and I won’t stop until you come down… Stubborn Love for sure.
 4. "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon Waking up the body and celebrating the one person in your life who is your…destiny!"
5. All of Me" by John Legend This song goes right to the jugular.  Cupid’s arrow right through that heart chakra. Deep breaths, fluid dancing and smiles.
6. "No One" by Alicia Keys The best part of yoga is the ability to practice for someone in mind. This is it, celebration of no one.. else.
7. "Stolen Dance" by Milky Chance Groovy tunes that help the heart calm back down and enjoy a more playful time.
8. "Everything  by Michael Buble We yogis say be on the mat and stay present. Here it’s time to sway and be more agile and maybe even sing along with the great MB on that Manduka.
9. "Love Someone" by Jason Mraz Melt into the mat with this song as one gently closes their eyes to reset, reminding themselves of their intention. Being mindful of the people in their lives and their importance.
10. "Someone Like You" by Adele It’s time for closure, closing the practice with on the floor asanas. Staying grounded, staying alive.
11. "No Ordinary Love" by Sade Love has its twists and turns. It’s time for final spinal as one electrifies their second “sacral” chakra.  No one likes to be ordinary.
12. "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd Preparing the mind to embody the seal of the practice with this classic tune.
 "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner Savasana, closing the eyes, palms to the heavens as the choir grabs you into the middle of meditation. Smile you are loved.

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