Healthy Lifestyle

Meditation: Why It Is Necessary Today! Many of us are worried about the impact of this disease on our elderly and physically vulnerable relatives. To top it off, the economic impact it has had around the world, right down to individuals being unable to work and ineligible for sick pay is huge. All this coupled with shortages in shops, cancellation of planned holidays and events have all caused some level of anxiety and distress. As these mental and emotional issues pile up, there’s a good chance that one might go over the edge. To avoid that, something must be done. During these trying times that we must spend indoors, there is something you can do to improve your mental and emotional wellbeing. That something is meditation!  How Does Meditation Help?  Taking out time to meditate can also help in so many ways: Improves Mental Health : At a time when people may be self-isolating, worrying about finances, socially distancing from loved ones, and feeling concerned about

 Reduce Bloating And Gas In The Stomach Bloating and gas are the most common discomforts of the digestive system. There are many reasons why they can happen but it is important to understand the exact one so you can apply the required remedy. What causes bloating and gas though? What happens when one feels bloated?  Bloating is a build up of gas in the stomach and the intestine. The belly swells up after eating one can feel bloated. Bloating causes burping, abdominal discomfort, feeling of fullness.  Reasons for Bloating and Gas Lack of physical activity or a sedentary lifestyle  Less intake of fiber  Less intake of water Food allergies  Eating too much or eating too fast  Lactose or gluten intolerance Eating food that creates gas in the intestinal tract  Some other reasons also include pregnancy, GERD, smoking and menstrual period as well.   Preventive and Easy Home Remedies  Now that we know some of the reasons for bloating and gas, let’s check out some

  Water Should You Consume Before, During & After A 🏋️‍♀️ Workout 🏋️‍♂️  Water is an indispensable part of our daily diet. It makes up about 70% of our total body weight. It is also a component that is very easily taken for granted. Staying well hydrated is one of our body’s basic needs. Thirst is a late indicator of dehydration. When thirsty, our body is already dehydrated at a cellular level. The color of the urine can also determine our hydration status. Dark yellow urine indicates dehydration whereas clear urine indicates a well hydrated body. Along with the diet, we must also pay attention to what and how much water we drink, especially before, during and after a workout. Why Is Water Intake Important?  1. Pre-Workout Water Intake If we start our workout in a dehydrated state, it will adversely affect our performance. We would feel low on energy, stiff muscles and also get cramps easily. That is essentially because water forms a major part of

🙏Interesting Facts About Yoga You May Not Know🙏 By this time around, we are all well-versed about yoga and what it can do to your mind, body and soul. We all know that it began in India, it consists of physical asanas and breathing techniques. At some point in time, we have even attempted yoga. Then, there are some facts that not many people know about. So the next time you’re at a social gathering with your yogi friends, you can just share these interesting facts with them as your learning of the day! 1. Yoga is Found in One of the Oldest Texts in the World The word ‘yoga’ was first mentioned in the  Rig Veda , written approximately around 1500 B.C or before! This only goes to show that yoga has been in our culture since time memorial, especially if it was mentioned in one of the oldest texts in the world! 2. Yoga Can Cause Injuries Yes, it can heal your mind, body and soul. It can also alleviate a lot of health issues but it can hurt you as we

SIX WAYS TO FIGHT WITH COVID-19 BY INCREASE UR IMMUNITY 🙏 We take our immune systems for granted at most times. With the heightened threat of COVID-19 infection that is something, we can no longer afford to do. Boosting your immunity doesn’t require drastic action however. By digging into our rich Ayurvedic traditions we can find plenty of helpful information. In fact, Ayurveda’s primary focus has always been on disease prevention, rather than treatment. This means that it contains a vast repository of knowledge on strategies to strengthen and support natural functions, including immunity. To make meaningful changes that improve immune function, you don’t need to adopt therapeutic practices or use nutritional supplements. While those methods will help and are supplementary, your main strategy should be to make small and natural changes to your daily lifestyle. Proven Strategies to Build Immunity Naturally 1.  Care Your Self :-  When You are Going Outside Of Any

How to Maintain Your Own Dietitian Do you know the long kept “Secret of Diet”? Have you heard about it? In this article I would like to share it with you. It is a mantra to facilitate weight loss, regulate diabetes, hypertension and many such diseases taking good care of your immune system as well as vital organs. I am sure you must be familiar with these idioms i.e . “Food Pyramid” and “My plate”.  If you are, I will be representing it from a different perspective. These are our main tools to plan a daily diet. The Importance of Food Pyramid & My plate The main idea behind the design of the food pyramid is to make our healthy eating experience much easier. When starting a new healthy diet, people need to know if they are consuming the right amount of the basic nutrients such as protein, fat, and carbohydrate, which is where the importance of the food pyramid and my plate comes in. The food pyramid contains several sections of foods which are usually grouped accordin

Should You Wear A Mask While Exercising 🏋🏻 If you ever ventured out with a face mask on a normal day, you’d probably get strange looks from people but within the paradigm of the new normal, it has become commonplace and mandatory for everyone to wear a mask. As the lockdown is being slowly lifted and people are beginning to slowly get back to their outdoor workout routines, does it make sense to wear a mask while exercising outdoors?  Should You Wear A Mask While Exercising Outdoors ?  Wearing a face mask while exercising outdoors helps prevent the spread of the virus, but it can also lead to breathing difficulties. When you are running, jogging, doing any activity which increases your respiratory rate, the oxygen requirement goes up several times and you need to inhale that much more air to deliver the required oxygen to the body.  A mask can restrict airflow in and out of the mouth and nose, creating a situation where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange are