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Health Article Hold Your Head High
By Bindiya Darshan
Imagine a very nice, charming lady walking in to the room, shoulders slouched in a semi-circled huddle, back bent, elbows out and feet at awkward angles to each other. On the other hand you see a lady head up, shoulders back, stomach and back tucked in and completely at ease and not at all self -conscious, you automatically say about the latter, "She's got the style, baby".
A good posture helps an ordinary looking person look distinguished and stand out in the crowd. Bad posture is not just bad style, it can lead to stomach disorders, cause round shoulders and flat feet and make you look much older than you are.
Posture should be supported from the stomach, the stomach should be tucked in. Clothes also play an important role in maintaining your posture. Choose clothes you are comfortable in and avoid tight fitting clothes in the stomach and thigh region. Lastly, your mattress - it should have soft and firm zones to accommodate and support the body when needed.
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To keep a correct posture take a deep breath and start walking straight. Make sure you point out your toes in front and not towards your left or right, and swing your arms, right arm with the left leg and vice versa. Exercise also helps you to become aware of your body in a healthy and positive way. See that your chair is the right height for you and sit well back, press your back against the chair always and keep your legs in straight and never sit with your legs wide apart as it looks ill mannered and it is clumsy. To lift up an object from the floor, bend down at your knees keeping your back straight so that your knees bend down and not your back. Bending straight down is the easiest way to invite back trouble.
There was a time when grandmothers use to put a heavy book upon the heads of young girls before introducing them in society. The books balanced upon the head, the girls had to lean back, keep the head erect and straight. The girls were made to practice walking elegantly in a room, by slightly crossing one leg in front of the other. They were told to walk in ease, and not in tension.
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