Structural Integration

Structural Integration may not sound like a term that relates to the human body, possibly seeming like something on the minds of home builders or architects. But, Structural Integration is all about the human body and its evolution. Its about, but not limited to, health, wellness, balance, prevention and self-awareness. It educates people about the structure of their body and how that structure determines the function of their body. Structural Integration is a process of re-inhabiting and aligning ones being to maintain it in a manner that will minimize injury and promote mind-body integration.

What is it?
The Rolf Method of Structural Integration was developed by Dr. Ida P. Rolf after she made the discovery that restricted tissue often results in opposing muscles not being able to function independently or harmoniously. Much like a person chained to a steel ball will have a hard time walking, restricted muscles have limited movement, and limited abilities. When this occurs, the muscles, as well as the connective tissues, and the organs, dont work correctly.

Dr. Rolf discovered that she could organize the fibers of these muscles through manipulation of the connective tissue matrix called fascia. This organization aids the body physically, freeing up the habitual holding patterns so the muscles can work in a harmonious relationship with each other supporting freedom of movement throughout the skeletal system. often people hold their stress in their tissues, leaving them to tense up and cause an internal road block of their natural system. Freeing up the unnecessary tension in the connective tissue matrix allows the body to self-regulate and release an accumulation of chronic mental, emotional, and physical stress.

Why its needed?
Most people are structurally challenged: fighting to be upright in gravity. Is it difficult to stand on your own two feet without some sort of ache or pain telling you to sit down? When you sit down is it too much effort to sit up straight so you slouch? Does movement seem to take more effort than necessary, and are you feeling rigid and less resilient as you get older? Fighting with gravity supports poor alignment and will result in poor health. Structural Integration is a process that helps rid the body of this poor alignment by bringing it into balance in the gravitational field, ridding it of poor health in the process. It restores the structure to function, placing the ability to heal at its disposal.

When a person undergoes Structural Integration, gravity becomes their bodys advocate. It nurtures and supports the skeletal system, allowing organs to have the space they need to function properly. This results in the lungs, kidneys, heart, and every other organ working more efficiently, doing its part to sustain life. As a result of all this, a person feels more complete, more balanced, and healthier than they ever thought they could.

What are the benefits?
Structural Integration releases physical, mental and emotional stress and tension. This release unlocks the bodys ability to function at its optimal level. It releases energy that, previously used to harbor stress, finds more noble work in the form of fighting infection and injury. The process of Structural Integration brings the whole being at ease within itself and in relation to the environment in which it functions. It also facilitates empowerment, giving a person the experience that their body is integrated with their mind and together a powerful vehicle in the evolutionary movement of consciousness.

Structural Integration allows chronic worry and anxiety to subside. Most people are probably not even aware of the amount of worry and anxiety that they internalize. When Structural Integration is performed, pent up stress rises to the surface, escaping like steam from a pot of uncovered boiling water. Just like people are often surprised at the amount of steam that can result from a seemingly small pot of water, people are often amazed at how much stress and tension they actually hold, and can potentially release.

When combined with Osteopathic medicine, the benefits of Structural Integration are greatly enhanced. Like Structural Integration, Osteopathic medicine aims to free the body of its unnatural restrictions, producing a being in which wellness can prosper. Both Osteopathy and Structural Integration aim to help the body restore optimal function. Structure determines function so when a body finds its balance it can self regulate and prevent disease.

TWISTED is a medical yoga studio at the Center for Osteopathic Medicine in Boulder, Colorado. Twisted integrates osteopathic medicine, hatha yoga and mindfulness practices to teach optimal balance between physical, mental, and emotional health. It aims to educate and help people to live a healthy life from the inside out. Rehabilitation programs offer a comprehensive treatment regime for the whole being, empowering each person one breath at a time to stimulate the bodys natural healing potential.

Jennifer Jordan is senior editor of for http://www.yogatwisted.com. Specializing in articles that not only teach yoga techniques, but also teach techniques on fulfillment and enrichment, she aims to educate students proudly enrolled in the school of life.

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Weight Loss- Lead a Healthy Life

In todays world, there are millions of people who are facing the problem of obesity. In fact, obesity has become a disease that is taking the lives of many people. It is also leading to many diseases like blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. obesity affects the motivational level and sometimes distracts fat people from their goals.

So, people who are fats are busy in various kinds of weight loss programs. Anybody who is unhappy with their current size and shape is opting for weight loss programs. The best thing which can work for a fat person is exercise and balance diet. Exercising is the best way to lose weight. The benefits of exercise are immense. With balanced diet and right kind of exercises, you will be able to keep those unwanted pounds off. The most important point you should keep in mind is that diets alone and crash diets in themselves are the worst possible choice if you want to loose diet and keep it off permanently. In fact, there is a huge industry which is selling different kinds of crash diets the most popular among the list are atkins Diet and South beach Diet. These crash diets benefit you in the short run but it badly affects your overall health system in the long run.

The first and foremost thing you should do in your weight loss schedule is to change your eating habits. start eating smaller portions of food or if you want to eat a full plate, eat only 2/3 of a plate instead. Eat your main large meal at midday with the other meals much smaller in content. Dont eat heavy meals late in the evening or the body wont have time to digest it so it ends up stored as fat in your body. Always eat balanced diet comprising of proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. If you love sugar in tea or Coffee, substitute aspartame for sugar and make it a point to drink skimmed milk instead of full cream milk. Drink lots of water during the day and before doing and after exercise, you should drink at least 8 big glass of water per 24 hours. Eat more fibres i.e. pulses, grams, nuts, brown rice, cereals and fresh fruits. Eat more vegetable as part of your diet.

Even if you are taking a balanced diet; there is still need to do exercises. It is necessary to warm up your body before exercising and at the end of exercise, you need to cool down. start by aerobic exercises or by stretching exercises if you are in gym. Aerobics reduces fat and gives you a lean body. work-out in gyms reduces your weight and also gives you stronger muscles. Do exercise at least thrice a week.

Michael Lucas is the pioneer author and like to share his experience and ideas with others.Finally, to get a fit, weight-loss links and healthy body, chose a well-balanced diet and start exercising regularly.

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New Software Allows Xbox 360 Gamers to Download and Copy Games

xbox 360 gamers have something to celebrate! The age old question of "How can I copy my Xbox 360 games?" has been answered with one easy to use software package.

game copy pro is an all in one application that has been in development for several years. The software allows users of the popular video game system, as well as Wii, ps3, ps2, and Playstation gamers the opportunity to download and copy all their favorite games with it's simple to use interface. The powerful program comes coplete with everything gamers need to get them up and running in just minutes. In fact setup time for the software is under three minutes.

The package includes burning, or copying, software, download software, and easy to follow instructions and video tutorials should you have any trouble getting started. The manufacturer also provides free support via email, and questions are answered within 24 hours.

Up until now, gamers were out of luck when it came to copying these games. Now they can copy and play them, even if they do not have a modchip in their xbox 360. The new software is able to bypass the copy protection found on the game discs. And best of all, since game copy pro includes free lifetime updates, new copy protection technology is no worry.

Please remember that this software is not intended to be used to break piracy laws. You may legally copy or download games only if you have purchased the original, full version of the software you are obtaining.

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Champions League Round Up - 23 February 2006

Chelseas hopes to claim the Champions league for their own took a major setback after barcelona won the first leg at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had Asier del Horno sent off after 36 minutes but the 5/4 favourites took the lead on the hour through a Thiago Motta own goal.

From then on it was all barcelona and their breakthrough came with 20 minutes left when Ronaldinhos free kick was glanced in by john Terry for the second own goal of the evening. Samuel Etoo sealed the win for the 9/4 outsiders with 10 minutes left.

arsenal had better fortune against spanish opposition, producing a stunning win against favourites Real Madrid at odds of 9/2. The under-strength Gunners took the lead seconds after the break through Thierry Henry and became the first english side to beat Madrid at their own ground.

liverpool may have seen Benfica as a favourable draw but it was the Portuguese side who took the initiative. Both sides struggled to create chances and a draw at 21/10 looked likely. But defender Luisao headed in for Benfica to give the home side a slender 9/5 win.

Rangers came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. Juan Roman Riquelme gave the 13/8 Spaniards the lead with a penalty after eight minutes but Rangers hit back through Peter Lovenkrands. diego Forland gave the visitors the lead again 10 minutes before the break but an own goal from Pena eight minutes from time handed the Gers a lifeline.

rank outsiders Werder Bremen caused an 11/5 shock against italian giants Juventus. Christian Schulz bundled in for the home side six minutes before half time but it looked as though 13/10 Juventus would come out victorious with goals from Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet. However, Bremen were not discouraged and levelled through Tim Borowski with three minutes to go and found a stoppage time winner in Johan Micoud.

A free kick from Brazilian midfielder Juninho was enough to earn 9/5 Lyon an away victory against last seasons semi finalists PSV Eindoven.

european giants Bayern Munich and AC Milan could not be separated in Germany. michael Ballack gave 13/10 favourites Bayern the lead but Andriy Shevchenko equalised from the penalty spot.

Finally, Inter Milan battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Ajax. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Mauro Rosales gave 23/10 long-shots Ajax a dream start but Dejan Stankovic and Julio Cruz levelled for the Italians.

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