Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Reasons to perform Vrksasana or Tree Posture

  July 13, 2016            No comments

Yoga - Vrksasana (Tree Pose asana ) which resemble the shape of tree, and hence the name. This name comes from Sanskrit words - vikasa or virksha meaning 'tree' and asana meaning 'posture'.

'Vrksasana' posture has various benefits both for your body and mind.
  • It improves neuromuscular coordination and balance.
  • It improves endurance and alertness.
  • It tones the muscles of the legs, back and chest.
  • It calms and relaxes your mind and central nervous system.


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Tuesday, 12 July 2016

How to prevent stomach ulcers

  July 12, 2016            No comments

Stomach ulcer can turn out to be very painful which can further lead to severe abdominal pain, blood in the stool and nausea.
 
Stomach Ulcer can happen due to several factors like by an infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, excessive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drinking too much alcohol, radiation therapy, burns and physical injury.

Fortunately, there are several natural remedies that you can easily use at home. Home remedies usually focus on strengthening and protecting the stomach lining against acids. Before using the home remedies though, consult a doctor to ensure long-term relief.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for stomach ulcers. 
1. Cabbage
  • Cut one half of a raw head of cabbage and two carrots into small pieces and put them in a blender to extract the juice.
  • Drink one-half cup of this juice before each meal and at bedtime.
  • Repeat daily for a few weeks. Be sure to use fresh juice each time.

2. Bananas
  • To treat an ulcer, eat at least three ripe bananas a day. If you do not like eating bananas, you can make banana milkshakes.
  • Alternatively, peel two or three bananas and cut them into thin slices. Put the slices in the sun until they become dry. Grind the dried banana pieces into a fine powder. Mix together two tablespoons of this powder and one tablespoon of honey. Take this mixture three times a day for about a week.

3. Cayenne Pepper
  • Mix one-eighth teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of warm water. Drink it twice a day for the first two to three days. Gradually increase the amount of cayenne pepper up to one-quarter-teaspoon twice daily for the rest of the week.
  • Alternatively, take cayenne capsules that you can buy at health food stores. Take three capsules a day immediately after meals for one week.
  • You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to soups, meats and other savory dishes.

4. Coconut
  • Drink a few cups of fresh coconut milk or tender coconut water daily. Also, eat the kernel of the tender coconut. Follow this treatment for at least one week to get positive results.
  • Alternatively, take one tablespoon of coconut oil in the morning and another at night for one week. As coconut oil is mainly composed of medium-chain fatty acids, it can be easily digested.

5. Fenugreek

  • Boil one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in two cups of water. Strain and drink it after adding a little honey to it.
  • Another option is to consume one teaspoon of fenugreek seed powder along with milk.
  • Alternatively, you can boil one cup of fenugreek leaves, add a little honey, and eat it twice a day.
Follow any of these remedies twice daily for about a week.
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Sunday, 10 July 2016

Things That Cause Premature Skin Aging

  July 10, 2016            No comments
Many peoples not be aware about that the heavy drinking, smoking and unhealthy diet can lead to premature skin ageing. As per one of the research it is proved that excessive use of smartphones or electronic gadgets has been linked to premature ageing.
 
Here are some of the unexpected causes of early ageing.
 
  • Using smartphones
There are high chance that you can suffer from 'smartphone face' as continuous staring phone shortens that neck muscles and increase the jerk on the face. So we have to stop using smartphone day in and day out as it can cause your skin ageing.
 
  • Sitting long hours
According one of the analysis, spending time being sedentary cause change in the DNA which is linked to showing down of the ageing process. This might as a shock to some as sitting for a long time at a single place can trigger premature ageing.
 
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
It is proved that who supper from post-traumatic stress disorder might be at a high risk of accelerated ageing due to the systemic effects of trauma post a traumatic incident.
 
  • Skin lightening products
Are you using skin lightening products? If YES then stop using such products as it contain hydroquinone or mercury. These products in the long run can react ultraviolet rays and re-oxidise, causing premature ageing.
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Friday, 8 July 2016

Avoid eating these foods after a workout!

  July 08, 2016            No comments
There are so many people do workout in the morning or evening to be healthy and fit, here is a question to those peoples that what do you usually do after heavy workout? Well usually we think of eating foods that rich carbohydrates or protein to best facilitate the recovery process. But it might be not good for health.
 
Here are some foods which one must avoid eating after a workout: 
Fruit drinks: Avoid consuming sugary drinks like canned fruit juices, fresh shakes or soda post workout as it will slow down your metabolism.
 
Raw vegetables: Avoid consuming raw veggies after a workout as they aren't substantial enough to supplement that.
 
Chocolates: Avoid consuming chocolate because it might give you the required energy after a workout but it is not good because of its high sugar and calorie content.
 
Fried eggs: Avoid consuming eggs, though eggs are considered an ideal food post workout because of the protein content, but consuming saturated fats which are a part of fried eggs is not good.

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12 Best Foods to Boost Your Immune System

  July 08, 2016            No comments

The immune system is one of the most important parts of human health, mainly because it is responsible for keeping the rest of our body healthy! Although we don't like to think about it this way, our bodies are constantly under attack from biological, environmental psychosocial, bacterial, fungal, physical and viral agents that are trying to make us anything but healthy. 


We are not aware of all the work our body does to maintain our health, but it is vital that we keep our immune system functioning at a high, efficient level so we can live healthy!

Now, check out some of the best foods to give your immune system that healthy boost you need!
  • Blueberries
  • Oranges
  • Oats and Barley
  • Carrots
  • Garlic
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Yogurt
  • Green Tea
  • Spinach
  • Mushrooms
  • Chicken Soup
  • Oysters (Shellfish)

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    Thursday, 7 July 2016

    Tips for healthy pregnancy during monsoon!

      July 07, 2016            No comments
    So many peoples eagerly wait for rainy season as it helps us to get relief from intense summer heat. But the season can also make us susceptible to various infections and communicable disease. And if you are pregnant, you need to be extra careful to stay away from difficulties.

    Here are some tips to have a safe pregnancy:
     
    Drink clean and filtered water:
    As we know that water play very important role for our body, always drink boiled and filtered water as water-borne diseases are very common in the monsoon. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, which is a common problem during pregnancy.

    Wear comfortable and loose clothes:
    Wear comfortable and loose clothes during monsoon season as you can sweat more than you do in summer because of the increasing humidity. The foetal stage is considered to be hypersensitive to bear the temperature fluctuations in the mother's body

    Avoid street foods:
    Avoid street foods during pregnancy as they can be contaminated and pose an enormous threat to the health of your baby.

    Wear comfortable shoes:
    Wear comfortable shoes that have an excellent grip and won't slip.

    Wash and sanitise:
     Whenever you step out in the rain always wash your hands and feet after coming back home and sanitise as often as you can because rainwater mixed with sewage water and dirt can lead to infections. 
     
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    Tuesday, 5 July 2016

    8 Ways to Stress Less

      July 05, 2016            No comments
    We all feel stress at one time or another. In fact ( 34% ) of people stay that there top source of stress is their job. Other source of stress include money ( 30% ) and health issue ( 17% ). While some people freak out at smallest thing, others stay cool regardless of the severity of the event. Here are some ways to keep your head when stress puts you in a panic.
     
    Exercise:
    Regular moderate exercise has been shown to reduce stress and make us more resistant to it.
     
    Sleep:
    Try to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. If this isn't possible, take a 10 minute nap during the day any longer can disturb your sleep cycle.
     
    Have Fun:
    People who participate in sports or other leisure activities have lower blood pressure.
     
    Breathe:
    In time of stress, we tend to take quick, shallow breaths, try to focus on your breath and take longer, deeper breaths.
     
    Choose your reaction:
    In every situation, we have a choice, we can let the stress consume us or we can see it as a new challenge and focus and sanity to choose the latter.
     
    Worry… But only for 10 Minutes: 
    Set time and give yourself a limited time to worry. Think of all possible outcomes of situation. Once the timer goes off, let it go and visualize the positive.
     
    Relax Wisely:
    Instead of spacing out in front of the television, go for a walk, do yoga or dance in your living room.
     
    Put things into perspective: 
     Sometimes the things we stress over the most won't matter in five years. Think about the big picture to help you turn mountain back in to molehills. 

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