The Difference between ADD and ADHD

Plenty of attention has been given to those individuals who have a deficit of attention. Daydreaming, hyperactive, inattentive, unfocused, overly energetic, creative, risk loving, thrill seeking, sluggish, distracted, forgetful, bored and just imaginative children and adults have ended up being labeled as suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  The confusion goes beyond the name to include how to diagnose of someone who may need help in focusing attention.   The difference between ADD and ADHD is both simple semantics and classification by symptoms.

The main difference between the terms is subjective, based on observations whether the person is hyperactive, inattentive and impulsive.

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Introduction to Heated Yoga

Finding the right exercise program that keeps you challenged and motivated is the key to maintain a health and fitness.  Yoga is a way of life for many people in eastern cultures and has gained significant popularity in the west as well. One reason may be that the yoga poses are both simple and challenging, and movement is slow and intentional.  Yoga is a terrific workout as well as a means to relieve stress and increase flexibility.  As an introduction to heated yoga or Bikram Yoga, it is relevant to note that the sequence of 26 poses based used are taken from the Hatha yoga while what is added is a setting that is heated to 105 degrees at 40% humidity. This combination of heat, moisture and structured poses enhances flexibility, mobility and increases the fitness benefits of yoga.

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Exercises for Speedy Weight Loss

Got 4 minutes? Then you can workout with the Tabata high intensity approach to boost aerobic and anaerobic fitness. While 4 minutes a day may not be enough to lose those unwanted extra pounds, adding Tabata to your fitness routine may be just the exercises you need for speedy weight loss.

The “Tabata protocol” was observed by Japanese scientist Izumi Tabata as part of a training regimen for the Olympic speed skating team. The results of incorporating the 4-minute, high intensity exercises were impressive. The original tests were done on a group of already fit male college-aged physical education majors who were also participating in a variety of sports. Following a 10-minute warm-up, the men did a sequence of stationery bike sprints between 7-8 times for 20 seconds with 10 seconds of rest in between. They performed this 4-minute workout for 5 days per week for 6 weeks.

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