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Weekend Reading: The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga

FitSugar — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 03:30:00 -0800

I came across this amazing yoga book that got me really excited. It isn't filled with photos of beautifully buff and lean bodies that typify the genre. No, the illustrations are literally the muscles.

It's called The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga, and you can order it online for $55. It seems kind of pricey, but once you see the illustrations, you'll find it's like no other yoga book.

You view the yoga poses objectively, so you won't compare yourself negatively comparing your body to the ones in the book.

The pictures show all the major bones and muscles of the body in yoga poses, which helps you visualize proper alignment and which muscles you're working. You'll learn about joints, tendons, ligaments, breath, and the chakras.

It makes yoga a little bit more literal, more scientific, more about the human body and less about your ego and your pride. It's a little reminder that deep down, we are all human.

This book reminds me of the Body Worlds Art Exhibit.

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Skeleton Has a Boner

GiggleSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0700

It is with much regret that I tell you that I must take a brief break from my usual sense of propriety. (Pause for laughter.) This dumb prank will leave you with fewer IQ points than when you started, but sometimes that's the price you have to pay for being amused...(Thanks, eBaum's World!)

Freaky or Fabulous: Anja Rubik, Skeletor

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:22 -0700

Put model Anja Rubik in a sequined miniskirt one minute and a skeleton hand the next, and she'll rock them both. For the March issue of Vogue, the model donned Delfina Delettrez Fendi's skeleton hand, which starts at $23,200. Aside from the insane price, you have to admit it's unique, just like her other quirky jewels. I can't stop staring at it. But the real question is: Is it freaky or fabulous?

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No Bones About It: What Do You Know About Animal Skeletons?

PetSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:34 -0700

Since Halloween is coming soon, I've got skeletons on the brain - do you know anything about those belonging to other animals? Make no bones about it and test yourself in this trivia quiz!

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Spot Your Tot on Halloween

LilSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:01 -0700

My son is always on the run so when he received a Glow-in-the-dark skeleton sleep set ($22) as a gift, I knew it would double as the perfect ECOWEEN costume. Paired with his skull and cross bone Vans ($25) and a smudge of homemade face paint to give the illusion of hallowed eyes, he'll be all set to trick-or-treat. As he lights up the spooky night, I'll also be able to keep an eye on him. And, better yet - he'll be dressed for bed!

Disney's A Christmas Carol: A Fun New Spin on an Old Favorite

BuzzSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol is, quite literally, a tale as old as time. Hollywood has already turned the novel into countless films, so how do you keep it fresh to entertain old and young audiences alike? You give them a pair of 3-D glasses.

I was a bit skeptical about Disney's newest remake of the flick, even with the super stylized animation and all-star cast behind the voices. But once you put on those glasses, you'll be oohing and aahing right along with the kids, making the film a fun ride. It doesn't tug on the heartstrings the way other versions can, but it's not devoid of emotion either. To see what I mean, just read more.

Robert Zemeckis brings the story we already know and love; old Ebenezer Scrooge (voiced by Jim Carrey) defines miserly and crotchety, spending his days counting his pennies and bitterly snapping at those around him. On one particularly Christmas Eve, he his haunted by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley. Sporting chains and a ghastly demeanor, Marley warns Scrooge that he will suffer the same miserable fate if he doesn't take heed of three spirits who will visit him over the course of the night.

The film stays very true to Dickens's short novel, borrowing much of the text straight from the book and incorporating some of the darker elements that I hadn't seen before in versions designed for kids. That said, I still feel like some of the scenes waver on the side of being too scary. Marley's introduction with the chains is frightening but funny, whereas the progression of the ghost of Christmas present to the ghost of Christmas future (complete with full decay from giant to skeleton) probably would have given me nightmares when I was younger.

The special effects are all you could want and more; the 3-D pulls you right in, carrying you along with Scrooge as he flies overhead in his nightgown (and later spits in your face). You're in the midst of Victorian England at Christmas time, from the snowstorms to the festive music. It's dazzling - until you hit the emotional stuff.

The tale is one with a great big heart, but the actors can only go so far using their voices alone. In the most sentimental scenes, I found myself just wishing I could see the big name actors (which includes Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, and Robin Wright Penn) gazing into each other's eyes pointedly. Instead, it feels a bit like watching two mannequins standing face to face. Still, you're never bored for long, and there's always another thrill waiting at every turn.

In the end, Disney accomplishes its goal, producing a film that looks amazing and will entertain kids and adults alike. It may not be the best version of the tale to date, but it will leave you feeling plenty merry on your way out of the theater.

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Celebaby Roundup

PopSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:01 -0800

Celebrity kids had a blast over the weekend, enjoying candy, costumes, and lots of fun with mom and dad. From LA to NYC, we saw lots of monsters, skeletons, and princesses trick-or-treating. Click through to see what everyone was up to over the Halloween weekend!

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X-ray - skeleton

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:09:35 -0700

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Skeleton (posterior view)

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Definition

A skeletal x-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.

Alternative Names

Skeletal survey

How the test is performed

The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider’s office by an x-ray technologist. The bone to be x-rayed is positioned on the table. Or, the patient may stand in different positions depending on the x-ray being taken. The pictures are then taken. The bone may be repositioned for different views.

Normally, an x-ray focuses on a particular area of concern, but with a skeletal survey, all areas are imaged.

How to prepare for the test

Tell the health care provider if you are pregnant. You must remove all jewelry.

How the test will feel

The x-rays themselves are painless. However, repositioning the bones may be uncomfortable. If the entire body is being evaluated, the test usually takes an hour or more.

Why the test is performed

A skeletal survey x-ray is used to detect fractures, metastasis (cancer that has spread to other areas of the body), osteomyelitis, after a trauma (such as an auto accident), or in degenerative conditions of the bone. It is often used in children suspected of being abused.

What abnormal results mean

Abnormal findings include fractures, bone tumors, degenerative bone conditions, and osteomyelitis (inflammation of the bone caused by an infection).

What the risks are

There is low radiation exposure. X-rays machines are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits.

Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the x-ray. A protective shield may be worn over areas not being scanned.

Review Date: 7/18/2007

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Skeleton (posterior view)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:41:27 -0700

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

The skeleton consists of groups of bones which protect and move the body.

Review Date: 7/18/2007

Reviewed By: Stuart Bentley-Hibbert, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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The skeleton (lateral view)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:40:01 -0700

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

The skeleton consists of groups of bones which protect and move the body.

Review Date: 3/9/2007

Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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