Tuesday 26 February 2013

FOODS THOSE PROTECTS YOUR HEART

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Heart disease is one of the most feared ailment and a side affect of sedentary lifestyle. You can control the affects of your lifestyle by eating the right food.

It's quite often difficult to change your lifestyle drastically in this competitive world. But you can surely change a little bit of preference in eating and ensure you are protecting your heart.

Here's a list of foods that can help you protect your heart.

1. Black beans: Black beans are packed with folate, antioxidants, magnesium which are good for lowering blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. This in turn keeps your heart in safe zone. But if you are planning to use tinned beans, please drain the liquid and wash them before use to reduce the sodium content.

2. Salmon and tuna: These two fish are rich in anti-oxidants and omega-3, two important elements who help heart.

3. Walnuts: A handful of them a day helps lower your cholesterol and reduce inflammation in the arteries. Replace them as mid-meal snacks instead of chips etc.

4. Oranges: They contain cholesterol-fighting pectin. The fruit is also rich in potassium that helps control blood pressure. Antioxidant hesperidin also helps lower blood pressure.

5. Carrots: Though sweet, they are good to control diabetes, which increases heart attack risk. They also help fight bad cholesterol.

6. Sweet potatoes: They are rich in vitamin A, fiber and lycopene making them a healthy substitute for the white brethren.

7. Oats: Oats in all forms help your heart by lowering bad cholesterol.

8. Flaxseeds: Fiber, phytochemicals called lignans, and ALA - these three ingredients in these small seeds make them a powerhouse of health. Sure protector of heart if had spoonful in powdered form everyday in cereals or salads.

9. Chilli powder: Difficult to believe, but these Indian tasty spice actually protects heart and body from diabetes with its ability to spike up the natural insulin levels in the body.


10. Coffee: It can keep away type 2 diabetes, but people having high blood pressure should be cautious as it can have a counter affect.

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Sunday 24 February 2013

GINGER : FOR BETTER HEALTH

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Ginger:  Add a healthy zing to your day!
It is a well known fact that a majority of Indians prefer home remedies rather than drugs. The use of ginger is prime when it comes to curing common cold and cough.

But there are many reasons why ginger is a remedial herb. some top tips and methods to use ginger for various ailments. Just havea glance to discover how you can use ginger for better health.
Importance of ginger :
 
 "Ginger is very popularly used in Ayurveda for its benefits in digestion and respiratory disorders. It is a wonderful carminative, ant flatulent, stimulant and expectorant. "Ginger has many useful minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc and few others."

Ginger as an appetizer :

 "When used before meals, ginger improves appetite by igniting jatharagni (digestive fire) due to its hot potency. It also enhances digestion due to its pungent taste and alleviates ama (toxins of indigestion) from the body."

Besides cold, ginger is useful for...

"Fresh juice of ginger is used to cure symptoms of cough and cold. It helps stop watery discharge from nose and help cure headache and fever associated with common cold, if taken in tea or as decoction with basil and honey," 

 Ginger is beneficial for travellers :

"Ginger regulates digestive enzymes and improves assimilation and transportation of nutrients to body tissues. When kept in mouth before travelling it helps combat motion sickness."
Ginger is good for joint pain :
The doctor let's you in on a secret, "Dried ginger or sounth has analgesic and anti inflammatory properties which is used therapeutically to alleviate joint pain and inflammation in arthritis. Other than these situations, ginger is an excellent spice that can be used daily
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CHOLESTEROL : KNOW FIVE AMAZING FACTS

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Cholesterol is mostly considered a villain, since so many have so much of its bad variety.

As result of this, we always consider it to be bad and harmful to health
of heart in particular. The high cholesterol isn't good for your heart. But, there are some other important facts about cholesterol that are just as important. Let's have a glance...

Some symptoms of high cholesterol are externally visible

Generally, you come to know about high cholesterol through your doctor. But many a times reddish bumps show up on the body. They are known as xanthomas, and are caused by high cholesterol.

Exercise can increase good cholesterol

Daily exercise is very beneficial for healthy living; more so if you want to control cholesterol. Regular exercise can help lower bad cholesterol and increase the density of good cholesterol naturally.

Cholesterol rises after menopause

Before menopause, estrogen helps to keep cholesterol levels in check. But after a woman's last menstrual cycle, the level of estrogen falls, making the bad cholesterol rise sharply. As the level of cholesterol rises, it also increases the risk of heart problems in many women.

Low cholesterol can be bad as well

Though we all know that high cholesterol is bad for health, on the other hand, very low cholesterol is also associated with health problems. It is important to have a steady level of cholesterol, because if the cholesterol level drops below 160 mg/dL it may increase the chances of certain types of cancer, depression and early delivery.

Kids can have cholesterol as well

Due to obesity or family history of heart disease, kids as young as two can have high cholesterol. Hence, it is important to have a medical checkup done as early as possible and keep your diet in check.
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Saturday 23 February 2013

FRUITS : YOUR DAILY DOSE

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Fruits are delicious, juicy, fun to eat and healthy ingredients for great desserts; but are you getting enough fruits in your daily diet?



We use a lot of skin care products that boast of properties and vitamins from fruits, but why do we still select creams over natural fruits? Let's have a glance at how many fruits you need to eat every day before you can say that you are getting enough fruits in your daily diet.



Based on a study in 2010 reported by the Dietary Guidelines of America, you need 1.5 - 2 cups of fruits daily, but 'the amount depends on the number of calories per day recommended for your healthy weight.'


It is recommended that you eat five servings of fruits and veggies a day, but it depends on your age and gender: Women between the ages of 19-50 should eat 7-8 servings, while men should eat 8-10 servings.

And for those above 50, men and women should consume seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day.


All this preaching is in good spirit. Fruits help fight cancer, obesity and heart disease. Fruits provide nutritional vitamins. Certain fruits contain a good amount of natural sugar and fluids, which also keep us hydrated.


Fruits are rich in fiber, and are great for bowel movement and weight loss. It is also advised that you consume fruits whole, instead of skinned or juiced.


Tips on how to make fruits a part of your daily diet:


Since two cups of fruits are the norm, you can break this down into four servings a day; for instance, breakfast, mid day, mid evening and after dinner.


Avoid fruits from cans that mention preservatives like artificial sugar or high levels of salt, or processed fruits in the form of juices. Opt for fresh fruits as their nutritional value is higher. Try different seasonal fruits from time to time.
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Friday 22 February 2013

EXERCISES : FOR MENTAL HEALTH

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Staying mentally fit is as important as maintaining our physical health. It is vital to exercise our brain regularly just like we exercise the rest of our body.

According to studies, physical activity and brain exercise programs help reduce anxiety and depression in individuals. Moreover, such programs also play a key role in enhancing the plasticity of the brain which is its ability to continue to develop and change throughout your life.
Due to this unique physical process of brain plasticity, people can grow and develop their mental capacities throughout their lifetime. There are various ways by which you can stimulate your brain to strengthen its functioning and remain fit mentally as follows :


Solving puzzles : Did you know that brain growth in humans is a continuous process? Even in old age, studies have shown that the brain can rewire itself and grow new neurons or brain cells. Whatever, age-related memory loss occurs is due to the lack of adequate mental stimulation. Stimulating your brain with crossword puzzles or Sudoku helps to improve brain function and prevent any form of cognitive decline.

According to Cognitive Rx, such exercises particularly help to improve your left brain function which uses logic, knows facts and is detail oriented. You can even add complexity to such exercises by choosing puzzles with hidden themes.
Strategy games: Games of strategy like card games or board games are regarded as great brain stimulators. This is because they enable a person to think in logical patterns. With advancement of technology, computer or gaming systems also offer a great opportunity to challenge one's cognitive functions. However, it is imperative to avoid playing the same games at all times. Strategy games should be subjected to frequent alterations in terms of nature of the games and complexity.


Cardiovascular fitness: An effective way to boost your mental fitness is by indulging in cardio trainings. Besides improving your mental health, such form of exercises also prevents the fall of brain cells with age. Hence, cardio workouts are regarded as a great way to prevent age-related memory loss like Alzheimer's disease.


Neurobic exercises: These exercises involve intentional stimulation of the brain for increased mental fitness and flexibility. Wondering what is so specific about these exercises? For an exercise to be regarded as neurobic, it involves using more than one of your senses at a time for performing an ordinary work. Taking a shower with your eyes closed or using only visual cues while eating are all examples of neurobic training. This also involves breaking routine habits in an unexpected, novel way like taking a new route to work.

Relaxation techniques: The beneficial effects of relaxation techniques for stress relief have been known since a long time. Merely grabbing a few extra hours of sleep is not sufficient to combat stress. You need to activate the natural relaxation process of your body with the help of specific techniques. This involves practicing deep breathing techniques, meditation, visualization, rhythmic exercises and yoga postures. All these fitness modules will enable you to overcome stress when it becomes overwhelming at times.
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Thursday 21 February 2013

FRUITS : A 2 Z FOR WIGHT LOSS

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Take inspiration from this list of nutritious and delicious  foods and watch the weightvdrop off without compromising on taste.

According to the British Nutrition Foundation, eating fruits and vegetables, which are low in calories density (i.e they provide fewer calories per gram) has been shown not to just help lose weight but also to keep it off long period.

This means you can eat as much of them as you wish  without having to weigh, count or measure them. Dr Jacquie Lavin, Head of Nutrition and Research at a slimming centre, reveals, "By filling one third of your plate with 'Superfree' foods (most fruit and vegetables) and making them your first choice between meals, you'll satisfy your appetite without feeling guilty and naturally limit your energy intake without counting a single calorie. It's a great way to enjoy a really healthy diet while making your weight loss easy."

A is for apple, which contains slow-acting sugars to keep you fuller longer.  
B is for blueberries, rich in healthy compounds, said to help prevent obesity.  
C is for carrots. Natural sugars make them sweet. Cook whole before chopping. 
D is for damsons that belong to the plum family and lower blood cholesterol levels. 
E is for eggplant or aubergines, they contain dietary fibre, helping digestion. 
F is for figs, which are high in cholesterol-lowering pectin and a source of calcium. 
G is for grapes, said to do wonders for high blood pressure and cholesterol.
H is for Hubbard squash, great for healthy skin and good immunity.
I is for iceberg lettuce — its high water content makes it low in
energy density.
J is for jalapeno peppers. Nutritious and spicy, they give zing to recipes.
K is for kiwi. Virtually fat-free and even richer in Vitamin C than oranges. 
L is for leek. The Ancient Greeks and Romans said leeks were therapeutic.
M is for melon, which contains an enzyme that reduces stress. 
N is for nectarines. One large nectarine provides your whole day's Vitamin C. 
O is for onions. Experts say just two or three a week can help your health. 
P is for peppers, with three times the Vitamin C of citrus fruits. 
Q is for quince, related to apples and pears. 
R is for raspberries. Ask your local supplier to get you some. 
S is for strawberries. Absolutely jampacked with Vitamin C. 
T is for tomatoes. The red colour comes from super healthy antioxidant lycopene. 
U is for ugli fruit. Exotic hybrid of grapefruit, orange and tangerine. 
V is for vine leaves. Fantastic source of iron to boost your energy levels. 
W is for watercress. High in Vitamin B  helps to improve mental function. 
X is for Xigua (watermelon). Refresh naturally on a summer's day. 
Y is for yellow plums. All types of plums are packed with goodness. 
Z is for zucchini. These are 90% water and low in calories.
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Wednesday 20 February 2013

MEDITATION : A THERAPY FOR PAIN RELIEF

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With its origins in ancient religious and spiritual traditions, meditation is a widely used mind-body practice used even today, to complement medical procedures and treatments.

Although, used mostly for relaxation and stress reduction, meditation-based therapy is increasingly offered in medical centers and clinics today to manage pain and reduce anxiety prior to surgeries. Surprised? Recent studies have shown that frequent practice of meditation can lead to significant control of pain. Read on to know how meditation alters your pain perception and quells pain even better than some of the most powerful drugs.

Meditation and common forms :
The term meditation refers to a set of techniques wherein a person minimizes the activity of the mind without altering the level of alertness. Broadly, the technique has been categorized under five basic categories:

Mantra meditation :
This comprises the Transcendental Meditation techniques, Clinically Standardized Meditation and Relaxation Response. In this process, by repeatedly using a sound or phrase, a person focuses to achieve a state of perfect consciousness.

Mindfulness meditation :
This form of meditation involves focusing on what you experience while performing the technique like the very flow of your breath.

Yoga :
Here, a person attempts to achieve a state of calmness by combining bodily postures with controlled breathing. Tai-Chi - A form of Chinese martial arts, the technique is performed using self-paced series of movements in a slow-graceful manner along with deep breathing. Qi gong - This involves a combination of meditation, breathing exercise, relaxation and physical movements.

Meditation and pain management: In the past, meditation has been explored extensively for its effects on stress reduction and other similar clinical functions. However, researchers have now identified another significant health benefit of the technique that suggests that it is actually possible to overcome debilitating pain with the help of meditation. What's more, some of these studies have also suggested that the pain-relieving effects of meditation might be even more effective than morphine.

Back in April, 2011, a study by the researchers at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center indicated that a person can attain at least 40 per ent decrease in pain intensity and 57 per cent in pain unpleasantness merely by practicing these techniques regularly. This decrease in pain was found to be much higher than with morphine or other pain-relieving drugs. With the help of magnetic resonance imaging, the brain activity of study participants after meditation demonstrated how the technique increased the activity of certain areas which are responsible for pain perception.

Despite such findings, scientists were unable to ascertain the actual mechanism of this phenomenon until now. According to a recent research published at the Brain Research Bulletin, investigators from Harvard, MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a possible answer. They suggested that the explanation probably lies in alpha waves manipulation in the brain.
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Tuesday 19 February 2013

FRUITS : NOT TO BE TAKEN AS SUBSTITUTE FOR BREAKFAST

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Most of us rely on fruits for 'healthy breakfast substitutes' without really checking up on how healthy that is.

Do you always end up eating a piece of fruit for breakfast, due to lack of time? Many of us, though being aware of the importance of breakfast, tend to avoid eating a healthy breakfast.

The basic excuse we give to avoid a healthy breakfast is 'lack of time'. But if you feel that by adding fruits for breakfast you will get a healthy breakfast, then you need to read what Ms. Eileen Canday - Chief Dietician at Breach Candy Hospital says...

She says, "Essentially, it (fruits for breakfast) affects your body by not giving you all the vitamins and minerals you need to make it through your day."

On the other hand, when you have a complete breakfast you not only get vitamin C, but you also get calcium, fiber, and protein. This helps better prepare your body for the day's activities.

This leads us to staying powerful throughout the day. If a piece of fruit doesn't have enough nutrition, how could it possibly keep you full until your next meal? It's only when you combine fruit with high fiber breakfast foods such as oatmeal, wheat, or even bran, you will stay full longer.

When you add more fiber to your breakfast, you're able to better ward off hunger pains. When you combine these high fiber foods with fruit, you get a breakfast that has more of the nutrition your body needs.

Of course, the most important reason a breakfast of fruit isn't enough is because you aren't consuming sufficient calories or protein. Breakfast is the most significant meal of the day.

By consuming more calories first thing in the morning, you are better able to work off those calories throughout the day. This is a much enhanced option than consuming most of your calories in the evening.

Protein is essential to keeping you full for longer as well. A breakfast that lacks protein will have you feeling hungry by noon, even earlier.

So save fruits as mid-day snacks or add-ons for meals, but avoid using fruits as breakfast substitutes. Find 5-10 minutes to eat a nutritious well-balanced healthy breakfast, and you'll be in better control of your weight and health.
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Monday 18 February 2013

BREAKFAST : NEVER TO SKIP

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 In spite of health experts going blue in the face trying to get people to understand the importance of having breakfast, there are thousands who skip the first (and most crucial) meal of the day citing a motley of reasons. Dietician says that having a hearty breakfast helps control excess hunger throughout the day. Since we technically fast overnight while sleeping, forgoing breakfast adds to this fasting period and may disrupt blood sugar balance and insulin output. Skipping breakfast also triggers bad eating habits during the day, as cravings ensue and quick-fix fast foods are often eaten. Having breakfast boosts metabolism and increases your energy levels throughout the day. When you miss it, your energy is reduced and physical activity levels decline.

An ideal, healthy breakfast provides 25 per cent of the total energy and nutrients required by the body. Ideally, your first meal of the day should comprise a perfect combination of carbohydrates, protein and fibre. Make sure you include fruits, whole grains, berries and and good fats. Opt for light and soft idlis with sambhar, plain dosas with green chutney, milk with cornflakes or wheatflakes, vegetable poha or upma with a milkshake and sprouts. Also, include high fibre fruits like apples, papayas, muskmelons, oranges or watermelons,

What to avoid in the morning :-

(a)  Processed, deep fried or oily food, preserved meat, left over or junk food, cakes, pastries, and only juices are a no-no.

(b)  Avoid refined foods like white rice and white bread. Instead opt for whole wheat bread and cereals. Stay away from deep fried pakodas, puris, samosas, doughnuts, cookies, potato chips, candy bars and sodas. 

(c)  Food items like vada pav, bhajias, wafers, pizzas and French fries are loaded with fat, salt and calories and have very little fibre — keep them at an arm's length.

Disadvantages of skipping breakfast : Experts say that skipping breakfast may put you on the fast track to weight gain, heart disease, osteoporosis, irritability or mood swings, menstrual irregularity, low energy levels, low memory and hormonal stress. A study shows that people who skipped breakfast developed higher bad LDL cholesterol levels, and were less sensitive to insulin than people who ate breakfast every day. And for those who skip breakfast in a bid to lose weight, you ought to read this. People who miss breakfast tend to feel fatigued early on in the day and have low concentration levels, affecting their efficiency. Skipping breakfast also decreases metabolic rate making weight loss difficult. Research proves that people who skip breakfast tend to be heavier than people who eat a healthy breakfast. So, if you're looking forward to losing weight, have a nutritious breakfast to get a healthy start of the day.

Importance of a healthy breakfast in children and teens The amount of food that a child needs varies according to height, built, gender, and activity levels. "Most kids will usually eat the amount of food that's right for them, however, it is up to the parents to ensure that their children have the right foods available to choose from. Eating a meal should be both a healthy and an enjoyable occasion — a fact that many parents overlook when planning a meal for growing children. Good eating habits start from home so be a good role model.
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Sunday 17 February 2013

WORKOUT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH NOT ADVISABLE

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Gym-goers and athletes tend to push themselves on empty stomachs in the belief they'll burn up more fat.

Most believe in the theory that exercising on an empty stomach will make the body use up fat reserves and covert it into energy instead of the glucose or carbohydrates that may be readily available from a meal or a drink before the workout. But while it seems to make sense, research now shows that exercising on an empty stomach doesn't offer any benefit and may actually work against you.

According to a recent report published this year in a fitness journal in the US, it has been established that the body burns the same amount of fat irrespective of whether you eat before or after a workout. But the problem arises in the fact that dizzy spells notwithstanding, you will lose muscle by exercising in a state of hunger.

The study also found that and without food to help the workout, the intensity of the exercise and the total calorie burn will be reduced. So, that leaves you not only exhausted, but with less muscle and no energy to burn more fat.


The studies found that when people trained with nothing in their stomachs, about 10 percent of the calories they burned came from protein, including muscle.


In an earlier study, researchers had found that eating light before a meal was beneficial. Those who consumed 45 grams of carbohydrates before their workouts ended up eating less through the rest of the day.


Experts now advise a light meal of oats or even a milkshake before a workout will go a long way in extending the benefits of the time spent in a gym. Those pushing the heavy ones in the hope of building muscle are well advised to go the Dara Singh way of egg 'n' milkshake.
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Saturday 16 February 2013

LEMON WATER : A HEALTHY REPLACEMENT FOR BED TEA OR COFFEE

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Drinking Lemon water in the morning time have a lot of benefits. Generally we takea cup of tea or coffee in the morning, So why can't we replace it with warm lemon water. The benefits of drinking warm lemon water in the morning time are follows :-


- It boosts the immune system because lemons are rich in vitamin C which fights against cold. 


- It stimulates the brain function and stabilize the blood pressure as lemons are rich in potassium.

- Drinking lemon water daily reduces the body's overall acidity.


- It helps to lose weight faster.


- It cleanses the digestive track.
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WATER : MORE BENEFICIAL IF TAKEN IN TIME

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Benefits of drinking water at correct time maximizes its effectiveness on our body.

(a)  4 glasses of water (about 1.5 ltr) immediately after waking up at early morning helps to drain out all toxic materials from the body and helps to activate internal organs.

(b) 1 glass of water half an hour before a meal helps digestion easily.

(c) 1 glass of water before taking bath helps to lower blood pressure.

(d) 1 glass of water before going to bed prevents heart attack or a stroke. 

N.B: IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO DRINK ONLY THIS MUCH OF WATER AS SAID ABOVE.ONE SHOULD TAKE MORE WATER OTHER THAN THESE SPECIFIED TIME.
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ALOE VERA JUICE : A VITAMIN & MINERAL COCKTAIL

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One of the main benefits of aloe vera is that it enhances the absorption of vital nutrients to the body, you can get more nutrients out of your food, just by drinking Aloe Vera juice prior to every meal, as well as prior to taking vitamins. You don’t need to drink a lot, about 80 grams 3 times a day.

Another great benefit of Aloe is that it regulates blood sugar levels and had detoxification properties to the liver. When our liver works properly, our metabolism works fast as well.
Since Aloe is full of anti-oxidants, it will boost and enhance your immune system therefore regulating all of the processes in your body.

If you are working out on a regular basis, aloe vera juice will help your body and your joints to recover quickly, because it reduces inflammation.

As aloe vera contains collagen, not only that feeds the cells in your skin and hair, but it is also much harder to digest, and the body uses more energy to digest it, this process causes weight loss.

Drinking aloe vera juice is like drinking a vitamin and mineral cocktail, it contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin. Minerals in aloe vera include Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium and Chromium.
Another benefit of Aloe is that it contains 19 amino acids, and 7 of them are essential amino acids ( not produced by the body ).


The amount of Aloe Vera should not exceed 2 to 4 oz a day, it is enough to get the benefits of the plant. Do not exceed more than that because It can cause side effects such as nausea and allergic reactions. As with all the vitamins if they are taken in large amounts.
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HARMFUL ACTS TO BE AVOIDED AFTER A MEAL

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1. Don’t smoke :- Experiments of experts shows that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher)

2. Don’t eat fruits immediately :- Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. so take fruits 1 -2 hours after meal or 1 hour before meal.

3. Don’t drink tea :- Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the protein content in the food we consume to be hundred thus difficult to digest.

4. Don’t loosen your belt :- Loosening the belt after meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted and blocked.

5. Don’t bath :- Bathing after meal will cause increase of blood flow to the hands, legs and body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease, this will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.

6. Don’t walk :-  People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.

7. Don’t sleep immediately :-  The food we intake will not
digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric and infection in our intestine.
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WAYS TO REDUCE WEIGHT NATURALLY !!!!

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Over weight can harm your health,Reduce your Weight by Natural Way- 10 Effective Home Remedies for Losing Weight ~

1) Fruits and green vegetables are low calorie foods, so over weight people should take these more frequently.

2) One should avoid intake of too much salt. Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight.

3) Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided.

4) Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in many ways.

5) Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight.

6) Taking of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation, which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. or a table spoonful to be taken with hot water. It is good to take it in early morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.

7) Cabbage is considered to be an effective remedy for loosing weight. This vegetable inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction. It can be taken raw or cooked.

8) Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to burn up calories stored in body as fat. In addition, it also relieves tension and tones up the muscles of the body. Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming, rowing.

9) Lime juice is excellent for weight reduction. Juice of a lime mixed in a glass of warm water and sweetened with honey should be taken every morning on an empty stomach.

10) Measure the quantity of your food in every meal and make sure that the quantity
are small. For example quantity of rice should not be more than the quantity which can fit in your fist. Smaller meals at a regular interval of 4 to 5 hours will keep your metabolism high and prevent your body from converting the food you intake into fat. You must also include regular exercise
in your daily routine to help enhance in weight reduction..
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON

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  Watermelons are an excellent source of several vitamins: vitamin A, which helps maintain eye health and is an antioxidant. vitamin C, which helps strengthen immunity, heal wounds, prevent cell damage, promote healthy teeth and gums and vitamin B6, which helps brain function and helps convert protein to energy.

  Watermelon has the highest concentrations of lycopene of any fresh fruit or vegetable. lycopene a powerful antioxidant that helps fight heart disease and several types of cancer — prostate cancer in particular.

  It is also a great source of potassium, which helps muscle and nerve function, helps maintain the body’s proper electrolyte and acid-base balance, and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF GRAVIOLA (SOURSOP)

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"10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo" it can save many lives, fill up hopes and build confidence in the patients...

The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.
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Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden.
The other parts of the tree are also useful.

The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop.

How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?

This tree is low and is called graviola ! in Brazi l, guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name “soursop” in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.

The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.

Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it’s the incredible story behind the Graviola tree..

The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to:
* Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss
* Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections
* Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
* Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life

The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America ‘s largest drug manufacturers, th! e fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970's! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing… Extracts from the tree were shown to:

* Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer..
* The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
* What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectivelyhunts
down and kills only cancer cells.. It does not harm healthy cells!

The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched–so why haven’t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is

One of America ‘s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indi! ans in S outh America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties–and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.
But that’s where the Graviola story nearly ended.

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree–it’s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There’s no way to make serious profits from it.

It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they’d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits–or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!

Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn’t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that’s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle unleashed
When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola,! they be gan tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola–and its shocking cover-up–came in fast and furious….

….The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public…

….Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials–the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value–were ever initiated….

….A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”

….The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

…A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers Seven years of silence broken–it’s finally here!!!
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CARROT JUICE : SOURCE OF MAJOR VITAMINS

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Carrot juice is the richest source of vitamin A. The body can easily assimilate this type of vitamin A. Carrot juice not only has a rich source of vitamin A, but this juice has a good supply of vitamins B, C, D, E, G, and K.
Benefits of Drinking Carrot Juice:
Carrot juice has some awesome benefits. it is a juice you can drink every day. No need to add other fruit and vegetables to carrot juice, it is potent all by itself. Most juicing recipes use carrots for sweetness, but it is more to it than adding it to juice recipes for sweetness.

The carrot juice molecule is like the blood molecule. Maybe this is one of the main reasons why carrot juice is so beneficial for the body.

Here are 8 benefits of carrot juice:

1. Helps in improving and maintaining the bone structure of the teeth

2. Helps nursing mothers enhance milk quality

3. Natural solvent of ulcerous and cancerous conditions

4. Helps prevent infections of the eyes and throat, as well as tonsils and sinuses and the respiratory organs

5. Nourishes the entire system

6. Helps normalize weight as well as chemical balance in the body

7. Nourishes the optic system

8. Helps with dry skin, dermatitis, and other skin blemishes
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LADY FINGER : USEFUL TO CURE DIABETES

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Lady Finger for Diabetes
Please note that another name for 
Lady Finger is "OKRA ". 

Take two pieces of Lady Finger and remove/cut both ends of each Piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in glass of water. 
Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during night. 
Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady Finger from the glass and drink that water. 
Keep doing it on daily basis. Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results in reduction of your SUGAR. My sister has got rid of her diabetes. She was on Insulin for a few years, but after taking the lady fingers every morning for a few months, she has stopped Insulin but continues to take the lady fingers every day. But she chops the lady fingers into fine pieces in the night, adds the water and drinks it all up the next morning. 

Please. try it as it will not do you any harm even if it does not do much good to you, but U have to keep taking it for a few months before U see results, as most cases might be chronic.
Please note that another name for
Lady Finger is "OKRA ".

Take 2 nos of Lady Finger and cut both ends then place a little cut along the middle and put these Lady Finger in a glass of water.
Cover the glass and keep it at  room temperature throughout night.
Early morning, before breakfast take away both the Lady Finger from the glass and drink that water.
Keep doing it on everyday. Within two weeks of time period, you'll see outstanding results in reduction of your SUGAR level.
              Please, strive it because it won't does one any side effect even though it doesn't do a lot of sensible to you, however you ought to keep taking it for a couple of months before you see results, as most cases could be chronic.
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CONSTIPATION : FOODS TO AVOID

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Constipation is an uncomfortable condition. Previously, we covered the foods that you must eat on a regular basis to tackle constipation.

On the other side of the healthy-unhealthy food spectrum, there are also some popular foods that you should avoid if you want to stay away from constipation. We give you 5 foods to exclude from your diet.

Processed food: Whether it is frozen foods or burgers and pizzas, it is going to make your mornings hard to get through, literally. When food is preserved and ready to eat, vital nutrients are drained out, plus the ingredients used are cheap. For example, all purpose flour or maida is used practically in all pizzas, breads and instant noodles.
Bottomline: Processed food has less fiber hence they linger in your system causing discomfort.

Bakery goodies: Nankhatais, kharis and tea biscuits are rich in sugar and fat. They may go well with tea and coffee, but lack fiber. But there's a solution to these good old treats, increase your fiber intake, and balance it out.
Bottomline: Sugar may go straight to your thigh, but it can also be the cause of constipation.

Red Meat without supplementing meals with vegetables: If you consume pork or beef regularly, without veggies on the side, you may have already experienced constipation. Make it a habit to accompany this precious chunk of meat with salad, cooked vegetables, and whole grain cereal; something that is rich in fiber.
Bottomline: Guess how long it takes to digest meat? No, you're wrong, it takes 90 hours to partially digest meat.

Caffeine: So no one can give up coffee, black tea and colas. They give you the much needed buzz to start your day and keep you going through strenuous meetings, commutes, and just about everything else. Unhealthy dependency aside, caffeine dehydrates the human body and dehydration is one of the main causes of constipation.
Bottomline: If you're addicted to caffeine, it's better to cut down and supplement it with food rich in fiber.

Oily food: Chips and fast foods are tempting, even for those who are determined to eat healthy. But the more oily and salty your food is, the higher your chances of developing some digestive health issues as you cross over from your 20s to the 30s. Foods that are deep fried and soaked in oil like French fries slows down the digestive process.
Bottomline: Fight your cravings and every time you feel tempted to order a round of French fries make sure you drink enough water and eat enough veggies before or after.

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Friday 15 February 2013

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER

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Coconut water is healthy and delicious. No wonder so many people swear by it.


Coconut water has many health benefits and one of them is losing weight quickly. Yes, you heard that right. Thus 'nut' is packed with anti-aging properties and has the right number of calories to keep you going.


The water inside the green coconuts is ones to be had. One cup of this water has around 46 calories compared to 550 calories that coconut milk has.


Coconut water is very hydrating and was given to soldiers during the World War when saline was not obtainable.


The water contains no fat and consists mostly of natural sugars and minerals. Coconut water is very rich in magnesium and potassium, as well as being very high in fibre.



It is so hydrating because of the electrolyte composition, which is very similar to human plasma. Staying hydrated will help you feel full for longer, which in turn will reduce hunger and sugar cravings.



This will effectively lead to you eating less, which means your total calorie consumption will go down. Drinking this water will known to flush out toxins which will help you to lose weight faster and also reduce those cravings and hunger pangs.


So, the next time you feel thirsty or feel a hunger/craving pang, go get this nature's pure drink and sip it.  
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Thursday 14 February 2013

'EATING WISELY CALLS FOR SELF CONTROL'

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People who successfully control their diet eat fewer unhealthy foods because they are satisfied sooner, a study shows.

Some people can exercise real self-control when it comes to eating while others overindulge on unhealthy cookies and candies.

Do the former have more willpower? Or are they simply satisfied more quickly?


In a series of experiments, researchers from Texas A&M University found that people with poor self-control were able to establish greater control when they paid close attention to the quantities of unhealthy foods they consumed because simply paying attention made them more quickly satisfied, the Journal of Consumer Research reported.


In one interesting study, a group of people were asked to eat either a healthy or an unhealthy snack. Some of them were asked to count how many times they swallowed while eating the snack, according to a Texas A&M statement.



People who counted the number of times they swallowed were satisfied more quickly even if they otherwise had a low level of self-control.

Monitoring how much they ate made consumers with low self-control behave like those with high self-control.

"One way is to keep better track of the quantity of unhealthy foods they eat," wrote authors Joseph P. Redden ( University of Minnesota) and Kelly L. Haws (Texas A&M University).

"Although self-control is typically viewed as a battle between willpower and desire, consumers can't rely entirely on willpower to control their eating.

They also need to create situations that will make them lose interest in food," they concluded.
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Wednesday 13 February 2013

FITNESS BENEFITS OF BOLLYWOOD LATKA-JHATKAS

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Blame it on 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog have or 'Shaava-Shaava' from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, screenland moves ar famed all round the world.

Bollywood dance may be a mixture of all dance forms - from Latin American to Funk and Jazz. This dance kind is rhythmical , quick and spirited, and you'll be able to ne'er run out of hip-shake causation songs, as a result of each screenland film has a minimum of 2-4 up-tempo songs designed to form your foot faucet.

Over the last decade, variety of screenland dance 'fitness' categories have emerged across the globe. curiously, these ar choreographed as per standard films' dance moves and notice favour with Indians, NRIs, expats, even foreigners. however however smart ar these dance moves in rising fitness? Let's take a look:

Boosts co-ordination
The screenland dance kind needs movement consistent with the musical beats. after you initial attempt it, it'll be to a small degree troublesome, however as you observe it daily, your body can develop its natural rhythm. This improves the body's ability to balance and co-ordinate. The fast, upbeat movements facilitate to kick calories and additionally shed further kilos.

Oxygen offer
The screenland dance kind may be a nice sort of aerobics, because it involves many active and energetic movements. This helps in boosting O offer, throughout the body. In fact, back within the 90s, the dance moves were typically modelled on aerobic movements like jumping jacks, toe touches, aspect to aspect lunging so on.

Stress buster
Bollywood music is upbeat and mirthful. This dance kind leaves you exhausted however happy still. The music and dance moves permit you to forget all of your worries and issues, that helps to forestall stress.

Joint lubrication
The rigorous movements concerned during this dance kind facilitate limber up the complete body. It additionally helps to stay joints well lubricated , that prevents inflammatory disease.
Bollywood dance for fitness is like every alternative aerobics kind that wants commitment, consistency and progression. whereas it will satisfy your body's cardio wants, it'll not facilitate strengthen your muscles for longevity, bone density improvement or future weight management. For these edges, that keep you safe from pathology {and several|and a number of alternative|and several other} other style diseases, you may still have to be compelled to add strength coaching to your fitness routine.
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Tuesday 12 February 2013

GRAPES : FOR HEALTHY HEART

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Consuming grapes could facilitate shield heart health in individuals with metabolic syndrome, a replacement study has discovered.



Researchers discovered a discount in key risk factors for cardiovascular disease in men with metabolic syndrome: reduced pressure level, improved blood flow and reduced inflammation. Natural parts found in grapes, called polyphenols, ar thought to be answerable for these useful effects.



The irregular, placebo-controlled, crossover study, LED by PI Dr. Maria Luz Fernandez and Jacqueline Barona, a Ph.D. student in Dr. Fernandez' workplace at the Department of nutritionary Sciences of the University of Connecticut, recruited men between thirty and seventy years older with metabolic syndrome.



The study is believed to be the primary to appear at the impact of grapes on metabolic syndrome.



Metabolic syndrome may be a cluster of conditions that occur along - redoubled pressure level, a high blood glucose level, excess body fat round the waist or low high-density lipoprotein (the smart cholesterol) and redoubled blood triglycerides - considerably increasing the chance for cardiovascular disease, stroke and polygenic disease.



Metabolic syndrome may be a major public health concern, and is on the increase within the U.S.

In this study, participants were haphazardly appointed to consume grapes, within the type of a freeze-dried whole grape powder, or a placebo powder, for four weeks.



Then, following a 3-week "washout" amount wherever neither grapes nor placebo were consumed, people were allotted to the alternate treatment.


This powerful study style allowed investigators to match the response of every individual to consumption of each the placebo and grapes.



The study results showed that for every of the study's subjects, grape consumption resulted in vital decreases in pressure level, improved blood flow (greater vasodilation), and reduces in a very compound related to inflammation.


"These results counsel that overwhelming grapes will improve necessary risk factors related to cardiovascular disease, in a very population that's already at higher risk," Fernandez same.



"This more supports the accumulating proof that grapes will completely influence heart health, and extends it to men with metabolic syndrome," Fernandez another.
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Monday 11 February 2013

PASSIVE THAI YOGA : WAY TO A HEALTHY LIFE

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It's nice to possess a exercising routine, and even higher if you religiously keep on with it, however a routine, but innovative, will run you out of steam in no time.

By introducing some variations to your existing regime or usurping a totally totally different physical activity each time period you'll create life attention-grabbing, and your workouts a lot of worthy. we tend to keep basic cognitive process that by travail exhausting we will tone our muscles, attain flexibility and maintain a healthy manner, however lose hope after we cannot live through the load loss highland, and surprise why our body has stopped responding to exercise.

For those into yoga, this may return as a natural progression as some sessions of passive Thai yoga bodywork will set you on the correct track to acquisition your type and fitness. A 2500-year-old tradition of massage that originated in India throughout the time of Siddhartha and later moved  to Kingdom of Thailand with the unfold of Buddhism, passive Thai yoga involves yoga-like stretches additionally to an entire vary of massages and treatment to boost the fluidness of the body whereas ridding it of stress.
What is passive Thai yoga
Under the steering of associate degree professional expert you're created to stretch and perform numerous yoga postures on a mattress. however the foremost necessary facet of passive Thai yoga is that the mix of massage and treatment to lighten the body, induce element offer and unleash blockages. And like all Thai massage, this one too is performed over comfy article of clothing and makes no use of creams and oils. Elaborating any, Mumbai-based yoga and massage expert, Samanta Duggal says, "The expert uses his hands, knees, legs and feet to maneuver you into a series of stretches that aim at each restful and energising the body."

Benefits
A single session of Thai yoga will ease muscle tension, cut back stress levels, increase gracefulness of the joints, to not mention, pump energy into the body. Says Samanta, "Thai massage will be used as preventive medication, and is additionally another medical care for issues like neuralgy, redness, arthritis, migraines, stomach upset, and even catamenial pathology. conjointly referred to as Thai yoga massage, it works on unblocking the meridians or energy channels in our body. In yoga, this can be achieved through numerous asanas, whereas in Thai yoga massage, we tend to pair with treatment, joint manipulation and delicate stretches."
Samanta, a practising yoga and massage expert for a decade currently, conducts workshops in metropolis on passive Thai yoga within which she teaches each novices and enthusiasts the art of massage combined with some yogistic asanas. Typically, a 2 hour session has you partner up with the expert wherever you're instructed to receive and provides out some valuable Thai massage techniques for relaxation and easing frazzled nerves within the areas of the body like neck, shoulders, back and feet. Before commencing the massage medical care, you're created to heat up with some rounds of Suryanamaskar to urge energy flowing into your body. Says she, "My categories ar hospitable individuals in the least levels of fitness, whether or not beginner or professional. the thought is to form corporal awareness folks holding tension in numerous pockets of our bodies and lease them go."
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Sunday 10 February 2013

BP DRUGS : HELPS TO REDUCE RISK OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

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Common pressure medicine might cut the chance of Alzheimer’s sickness, consistent with a replacement study.

U.S. researchers found beta blockers — prescribed since the Sixties to lower pressure — might shield against changes within the brain, that may well be signs of Alzheimer’s and alternative styles of dementedness.

Having high pressure in time of life puts patients additional in danger of developing these conditions, moreover as heart and circulatory disorders, the Daily Mail reportable.

In a study, researchers examined the brains of 774 older Japanese-American men when death. they'd all taken half within the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study.

Of the men, 610 had high pressure or were being treated for prime pressure.

Among the 350 WHO had been treated, fifteen per cent had received beta blockers alone, eighteen per cent had been given beta blockers and another high pressure medication and therefore the rest had received alternative pressure medicine.

The study found that every one styles of high pressure treatments were clearly higher at protective the brain than no treatment, consistent with preliminary knowledge bestowed at the yankee Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in urban center.

But men WHO had been given beta blockers as their solely pressure medication had fewer brain abnormalities compared with those that had not been treated for high blood pressure, or those that had received alternative high pressure medicine.

The brains of men WHO had received beta blockers together with alternative high pressure medication showed associate degree intermediate reduction in brain abnormalities.

“These results area unit exciting, particularly since beta blockers area unit a standard treatment for prime pressure,” study author Dr. Lon White, of the Pacific Health analysis and Education Institute in state capital, said.
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Saturday 9 February 2013

RASPBERRY : A FAT CUTTER SUPPLEMENT

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Raspberry ketones will assist you melt off and boost levels of a metabolism-regulating internal secretion, a report has claimed.


Raspberry ketones square measure perfumed compounds that occur naturally in raspberries and different fruits. The compounds will boost levels of adiponectin internal secretion, that regulates metabolism. Higher levels of this internal secretion square measure related to fewer fat stores, the Daily Mail reportable.


The ketones square measure unremarkably wont to provides a fruity smell to cosmetics and foodstuffs however, as a result of you merely get between one and 4 weight unit from each kilogram of contemporary fruit, an artificial version is commonly wont to get constant result.


And currently these ketones square measure being oversubscribed on-line, in supplement type, as a slimming aid, the report same.


Millions of Americans became convinced of powers of raspberry ketones to ‘melt’ away fat once they were counseled by Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic doctor featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show.


He same raspberry ketones square measure ‘the number-one miracle during a bottle to burn your fat’.


 However, Ann Ashworth, a voice for the British fare Association, urges caution, mentioning that the sole revealed analysis into the consequences of raspberry ketones on weight loss is tiny studies on mice.



“Although this sounds terribly exciting, this proof can not be transferred to humans while not any clinical trials,” she said.
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Friday 8 February 2013

SURPRISING FACT REVEALED : WEIGHT IS HEALTHY

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The study, printed within the Journal of the yank Medical Association, prompt the overweight were less possible to die untimely than individuals with a "healthy" weight.

Scientists have slammed a recent study that suggests that being overweight will cause a extended life.

One of the consultants tagged the findings a “pile of rubbish” whereas another aforesaid it absolutely was a “horrific message” to place out.

The study, printed within the Journal of the yank Medical Association, prompt the overweight were less possible to die untimely than individuals with a “healthy” weight.



Researchers at the North American nation National Centre for Health Statistics checked out ninety seven studies involving nearly 2.9 million individuals to match death rates with Body Mass Index (BMI) — some way of measure fat employing a person’s weight and height.



A healthy BMI is taken into account to be on top of 18.5 and below 25.

However, overweight individuals (with a BMI between 25 and 30) were half-dozen per cent less possible to die early than those thought-about to own a healthy weight, the study according.

The study aforesaid being “overweight was related to considerably lower all-cause mortality”.



Possible explanations enclosed overweight individuals obtaining medical treatment, like to regulate pressure level, additional quickly or the additional weight serving to individuals survive being severely unwell in hospital.

However, the researchers means they looked solely at deaths and not years spent freed from ill-health.



“Have you ever seen a 100-year-old soul UN agency is overweight? the solution is you almost certainly haven’t,” academician John Wass, vice-president of the Royal school of Physicians, said.

Prof Wass aforesaid the biggest individuals can have died years before and pointed to health issues and better levels of sort two polygenic disorder.
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Thursday 7 February 2013

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU EAT ?

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In our race to be the largest loser, most people follow totally different diets. The trusty and old three-meals-a-day conception works for a few, whereas others swear by the new-age eight-meals-a-day. Most people are spoken on the notion that having untimely middle meal snacks, is one in every of the most important causes of weight gain.


Of late, however, variety of trainers, nutritionists and dieticians have return up with the 'six-to-eight-meals-a-day' arrange. and lots of Bollywood actors and actresses claim that following such diets have created them the largest losers. They believe that middle snacks facilitate them keep slim and this regular intake conjointly boosts metabolism. However, there ar health gurus and trainers UN agency believe that uptake too several meals could work against you and increase your weight. scan on to search out out what the consultants ought to say...

Eat six to eight meals every day
Eat to burn! this may be one in every of the best and most reliable ways that to make sure fat loss. Digestion itself could be a calorie-burning activity. for each calorie you ingest, your body uses some to burn what you're uptake. The question is, however does one create this excellent feature of your body work for you?



This is the essential principle behind the follow of frequent uptake wherever uptake at shorter intervals (six to eight meals every day or additional!) allows your body to use more calories to help digestion. once you perpetually give fuel to your body, it suggests that you're conjointly tickling your body to figure. Keep operating, keep burning. this is often known as the thermogenic impact of food Associate in Nursingd it's not solely an improbably sensible approach of losing weight, it conjointly helps you increase your metabolic process (Basal Metabolic Rate).



I like to decision this the inner effort — as a result of by regularly creating it work for digestion, you are giving your body a effort. And whereas you will not be ready to see the furious biological process activity happening in your body at any purpose in time, trust me, your body is functioning approach more durable than if you crumble longer intervals (three-to-four meals a day).
- says Pooja Makhija, Consulting dietitian and Clinical specialiser

More meals suggests that less hold on fat


Eating six to eight meals every day instead of 3, is best as a result of it boosts metabolism, controls glucose levels and helps in weight management. intense 3 meals will increase the probability that one can begin Associate in Nursing exercise regime with a coffee glucose level. as an example, if we tend to eat lunch around twelve noon, usually our second meal of the day, we'd not have a lot of energy for Associate in Nursing optimum, calorie-burning effort within the evening.

On the opposite hand, if we tend to follow a six-meal-a-day arrange and have alittle meal around twelve noon and another meal around three pm, our glucose level would be additional stable, providing North American country with additional energy for our effort.



Cortisol, a hormone, breaks down body fat. However, if we tend to eat an oversized, high-calorie meal, corticoid is created in giant quantities, however transports the fat from underneath the skin to deep among the cavum. This will increase the danger of chronic diseases as well as abdominal blubber, cardiopathy and polygenic disease. Incorporating a six-meal-a-day arrange into one's routine decreases the magnitude of corticoid production.

Eating among half-hour of each exercise session allows our muscles to maximally fill the aldohexose we tend to used throughout the effort. intense another meal 2 hours when the post-workout meal additional enhances post-exercise recovery and replacement.

Eating each three-to-four hours will block hunger and forestall binges that cause weight gain. It conjointly maintains metabolism and might facilitate regulate correct digestion to forestall canal discomfort.
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