Stay Healthy – Prevent Vanity Insanity

In the present scenario of  globalization, setting a style statement is the major area of concern for all.  Have you ever wondered flaunting the latest in fashion earns you the tag of a trend setter (sounds cool), but it could come  at the cost of your own health. Just be cautious in selecting your vanity and wardrobe so that you could prevent yourself for long term side- effects of various products.  Below are few tips to help you :

– STILETTOS

Stilettos may add that sex appeal, but walking on stilts is certainly not the most natural state of your body. The make-up of human body is such that we are meant ti walk on the entire foot. Stilettos give you added height, but meanwhile the center of gravity is pushed forward. Carry on strutting around in stilettos and in the long run, you might end up with back and knee aches. The long term health-hazards of sporting stilettos are many, the most common ones being bunions and foot deformity that leads to swelling at the base of the toe.

Damage Control : Give up stilettos altogether . If that’s not viable option, try not to wear them for long hours. Taking a walk barefoot for 15 minutes everyday is also a good idea, it exercise the various acupressure points in the foot. When buying heels, see that the toe have enough space. Also, shop for heels in dusk since your feet tend to naturally expand , ever so slightly, at time of the day.

– THONGS

Thongs are certainly not the best option if you want to steer clear nasty infections and keep your fertility intact.  tight undergarments rub against your skin every time you walk and don’t provide breathing space for your genitals. Anything other than cotton makes it difficult for your skin to breathe. Men’s face an added risk of infection. It is believed that the testicles are situated out of the male body because it;s important for them yo remain cool. Their temperature must be maintained at a degree less than the body temperature e. Wearing thongs pulls the testicle closer to the body and keeps them warmer. This might affect fertility in the long run.

Damage Control : Again, ditch them. But if you still can’t resist wearing them, make sure material is pure cotton. When at home, don’t wear underwear. It’s important to keep the area cool and dry.

– SKINNY JEANS

Skinny jeans may flaunt your toned legs, but aren’t the best option if you care for your skin.The tight fighting hardly allows aeration fort the skin, making the sweat to stay longer on the skin . This increases the risk of suffering from frequent fungal infections. In case of men skinny jeans put more pressure on the scrotum and even cause damage to testicle in the long run. Also’ the tight fit might damage the hair follicle on the legs, lead to excessive pulling and thereby causing folliculitis.

Damage Control : Strike a balance . Make sure your wardrobe isn’t overloaded with skinny fits.

– BIG BAGS

You may love your over sized totes for squeezing your world into them, but the bad news is that they cause posture problems. Overweight bags strapped on one shoulder increases chances of you tilting on one side. The affects your gait and walking around with that unnatural tilt might lead to back and shoulder pain in the long run. Moreover, it affects your overall posture and strains the shoulder blade.

Damage Control : Keep alternating the bag between your shoulders, so thst one shoulder doesn’t bear the burnt. Also, try to go for bags with a wide strap so that the weight is distributed over a wider area of the shoulder. Most important, remind yourself that every small thing you put in to the bag contributes to the overall burden.

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Reduce your appetite in 4 easy steps

People around the world always desire to loose superfluous kgs/pounds of their weight. Millions women dream of seductive appearance.  However, not everyone can do it. And you know, very often the problem consists in wrong approach to weight loss.  Majority of people, aspiring to lose weight, first of all start starving themselves, and then register in sports halls, where they tyre themselves with excessive physical activities.

The diet is not a panacea for weight loss. Besides, if to trust psychologists, only about 20 % people wishing to  lose weight can stick to the end of the diet. In the same way an exercise room can become a life saver not in  all cases . To grow thin “once and for all”, it is necessary to change your relation to meal cardinally. And for  this purpose it is necessary to choose such diet, which, on the one hand, will allow you not to gain excess  weight, and on the  other, will not cause constant feeling of hunger and brutal appetite in you.

Remember an important thing: both loadings and starvation lead to stress, in which result organism starts  producing cortisol, a hormone answering for accumulation fat in an organism, especially around stomach. So in  practice all turns out on the contrary – habitual ways of weight loss appear inefficient.

So we just need to learn deceiving our appetite, otherwise, pacifying it and subduing to our will. And it is not  so difficult, as can seem. We sincerely hope that our simple recommendations will help you in this.

Councils and recommendations about appetite decrease. Just 4 stages

1. A diet

- always adhere to a rule «eat breakfast yourself, a share dinner with your friend, and give supper to your  enemy
- distribute food intake on 5–6 times during a day
- about 80 % of food consumed for a day should come for breakfast and dinner. It is desirable to include  sprouted grains of cereals in a morning diet (oats, wheat, rye), rich with vitamin B, which prevents adjournment  of fat and water delay in organism. Besides, cereals are digested long and this means you will not feel hunger  soon
- make an approximate diet per day, it should not exceed 1000 Kal, include enough phytogenesis carbohydrates in  a diet
- for a supper you can eat a slice of boiled fast meat, amino acids contained in it activate fat burning  hormones during sleep
- for a dinner you can eat a vegetable salad – it contains much cellulose, which quickly sates organism and at  the same time deduces surpluses of cholesterol. Quite probably that a big portion of salad will be enough for  you to feel full
- the ones who are inclined to overeating, should pass to a five-single diet. But provided that portions are  small, and food is low-calorie. Apples, a glass of kefir and low-fat yoghurt are represent a high-grade dish.

2. Used products

- an apple or a glass of low-fat kefir will reduce appetite
- include fish dishes in a diet 2–3 times a week
- limit coffee use, as it slows down metabolism and raises appetite
- try to use vegetable salads with addition of bean, that will promote fast saturation of organism and digestion  improvement
- try not to use products raising appetite (alcohol, spicy and sweet-sour dishes)
- do not use a dish in which sugar is combined with fats (cakes, pies and other)
- try to season salads with vegetative fat, if it is difficult for you to refuse sour cream, then season salads  with kefir
- do not add spices – they aggravate feeling of hunger. Ideally you should also refuse salt with pepper
- prefer use of transparent meatless soups.

3. Procedures

- try to take a cool shower with subsequent rubbing by a rigid towel in the morning
- try to do walk after meal, instead before it

4. A trifle, but important one.

Sometimes we lose sight of details, but if to take them in aggregate and develop a habit, eating accordingly to  all rules, – it is possible to eat much less;

- it is obligatory to use liquid before meal, is better the natural juice diluted with cooled boiled water or  mineral water
- eat slowly, slowly chewing food. Finish a meal with feeling of easy undereating. The matter is that the  mechanism, which is responsible for saturation, works in an organism only 20 minutes after meal. And in this  time it is possible to have time to devastate a half-refrigerator
- rinse mouth with water more often, better mint
- chew a spoon of dry skim milk
- choose a point between a lip and nose and press on it with middle finger for some minutes
- make 10-15 deep breaths in standing position, better in the open air
- put food in a small plate – then a portion will seem bigger.This optical illusion will be strengthened even  more due to blue colour of ware
- fruits, vegetables and other dietary foods should be kept in a prominent place: when we like (to chew  something), we take the first that comes across a hand
- do not eat in front of TV or with newspaper
- Go to a supermarket being full. Then you will have no temptation to buy all
- if you feel hunger before a dream, brush teeth
- put on narrow dresses or trousers more often – then you will have no space for a heavy dinner
- drink a glass of mineral water or tomato juice before a meal. You will partially extinguish appetite.

So, you see that subjecting your organism to heartrending experiences is completely unessential. You just should approach to business competently. After all without health, an excellent figure costs nothing.  Take care, first of all, about your health, then your appearance will be always good.

Redefine yourself: Improve your self esteem

Low self-esteem and lack of confidence can hold us back from achieving many things. It can also be detrimental to our physical and emotional well being. The level of our self-esteem has profound consequences on every aspects of our existence -

- how we operate  at our workplace
- how we deal with people
- how high we are likely to rise and
- how much we are likely to achieve

The reason for low self esteem often being during childhood. Even the most confident of adolescents can grow up to experience low self esteem and start to feel unworthy. Adult life can be tough and it can sometimes feel like the survival of the fittest. And, we’re all, at some point, going to bump into people who will try to belittle us.

Low esteem is best defined as having a low opinion of oneself (either consciously or sub consciously), and feelings of being worthless. Yet, the subject has not recieved the kind of attention that it deserves. Unless our self  esteem  plummets to the extent that we can no longer handle our lives effectively.

Characteristics of low self esteem

- General lack of participation.
- Negative response to questions.
- Sluggish physical behavior.
- Excessive use of activities for escapism (TV, videos, internet, reading).
- Aggressive or argumentative behavior.
- Indecisiveness
- Unwillingness to try anything new.
-  Inability to say NO.
- Need to prove self worth and status by boasting, making public claims about capabilities.
- Low self-esteem has been correlated with low life satisfaction, loneliness, anxiety, resentment, irritability and depression.

How to improve your self esteem and boost your confidence

Accept yourself

Firstly, you need to become more accepting of yourself and to realize that nobody is perfect and that we all make mistakes from time to time, and that this is natural and perfectly acceptable.

Recognize your talents

Another method of boositng self confidence is to recognize talents, abilities and good qualities. Constantly remind ourselves of these and to give ourselves a pat on the back when ever we are able to utilize those abilities and qualities for the benefit of ourselves and others.

Embrace challenges

Never shy away from risks. you can end up stifling your own personal development and become more afraid to take risks fi you perpetually do the same thing over and over again, because that works. Life is an evolutionary process and things change all the time.

Never Compare

Don’t judge yourself by competing with others. Every one’s different. Some of us can jump higher than others, some of us can spell better; but it’s important that we only aspire to do and to be the best that we can and not to compare ourselves with the achievement of others.

Consult a physician

If the above technique do not seem to work, then see a counseller or a physician who can guide on further treatment. Low self esteem if untreated can lean to psychological problems too.

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Hidden STRESS MARKS – Beware!

While there are some obvious factors that add to stress levels ( ex- increased workloads , intense deadline and demanding boss), there are some others that may be less obvious . Following are some of the factors stated below, read on to identify and bust them.

Work-related stress is a condition that could touch all human bases: mentally, emotionally, socially, and of course, physically.  these symptoms are more than distinguishable.

Measuring Your Stress level

- You frequently work more than 50 hours a week.
- You’ve seriously considered quitting your job or finding a new job at least once in the last month.
- You’ve missed at least one major deadline in the last six months .
- You postpone visit to the doctor because you don’t have the time to go.
The Hidden Sterss Triggers

- Office competition and gossip – If you are the target of the office rumors or in the center of a power struggle, your stress level can soar through the roaf .
- Feeling under appreciated – Many workers simply don’t feel they are appreciated for the work that they do. A simple “thank you”  or a personal display of appreciation is often missing , which makes workers feel that their efforts are futile .

Four Ways To Manage Them

- Set strict boundaries -  It’s important to define where the line is between home and work . That’s what the dual centeric people do at work. When they leave the workplace , they leave it behind completely .
- Focus on what you do – Being physically present does little good unless you are mentally and emotionally present as well .
- Take time for rest – Remember that in long run , taking care of yourself is an investment that pays of personally too.Permit yourself some time to do whatever helps you renew your energy .
- Be clear about priorities – Create a blueprint of your goals ,role , values and key relationship. Live it to the best of your ability.

It has been observed that following the above you can not only reduce the stress levet but also develop a feeling of fulfillment both at workpalace and at home .

Study: Having Sex is good for health

Sex seems to be more than a hormonal discharge and some short moments of pure pleasure. Scientists show that sex is extremely beneficial for our health, while the lack of an active sex life might have negative effects. But too much sex, can also be harmful: more than thrice a week it can weaken the immune system, making us vulnerable to infections.

Scientific research is starting to show that regular sex appears to help to stave off the threat of illness  -  and what’s more, it could even help people to live longer.

Following are few important points which shows how sex can help keeping up good health.

1. Our mental and emotional health balance is clearly influenced by sex. Abstinence is known to cause from anxiety to paranoia and depression… In fact, in case of light depressions, after having sex the brain releases endorphins, that decrease stress, inducing a state of euphoria.

2. Sex can be a beauty treatment. While having sex, a woman’s body doubles the estrogen level, and this makes her hair shine and the skin becomes softer.

3. A 10-year research carried on 1,000 middle-aged men at Queens University in Belfast, Ireland, showed that sex on a regular basis increases the humans’ lifespan. For the same age and health, those who had orgasms more frequently had half the death rate of men who did not have such frequent orgasms. This could be due to the plummeting stress hormones, reaction that installs after we have sex.

3. Sweating while having sex cleanse the skin pores, making the skin brighter and decreasing the risk of developing dermatitis.

4. Sex can make us lose weight. You burn all that fat and carbohydrates from the romantic dinner. Quickies of 20 minutes weekly mean 7 500 calories annually, that’s as much as you consume on 120 km (745 mi) of jogging. A sex session can burn about 200 calories. This is like running 15 minutes on a treadmill!

5. Sex strengthen our muscles. You can imagine the effort made by your muscles through those pushes and flexions. It depends on your stunts in bed, of course. And it’s clearly a lot more fun than running for miles.

6. The more active your sex life is, the more attractive for the opposite sex you are. High sexual activity makes the body release more pheromones, chemicals that attract the opposite sex.

7. Sex sharpens our senses, at least the smell. Following the orgasm, a rise of the hormone prolactin makes the brain’s stem cells form new neurons in the olfactory bulb, boosting a person’s olfactory abilities.

8. Sex is also a pain reliever, ten times more effective than Valium: immediately before orgasm, levels of the hormone oxytocin rise by five times, determining a huge release of endorphins. These chemicals calm pain, from a minor headache to arthritis or migraines, and with no secondary effects. Migraines also disappear because the pressure in the brain’s blood vessels is lowered while we have sex. So now we see that actually, a woman’s headache is rather a good reason for having sex, not against it.

9. Kissing your partner daily means less visits to dentist. Kissing stimulates salivation, which cleanses food left between the teeth and lowers the acidity in the mouth, the main cause of the tooth decay.

10. A good sex session can be a good remedy against stiff nose, being a natural antihistaminic that helps combating asthma and high fever.

11. Having sex regularly drops the cholesterol level, balancing the ratio good cholesterol: bad cholesterol.

12. The hormones released while we have sex helps both men and women; estrogen protects a woman’s heart but on the long term, it can be efficient also against Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis while testosterone strengthens the bones and muscles.

13. Sex is not beneficial not only for the heart, but also for the blood circulation, especially in the brain, because of the increased heart rate and deep breathing.

14. The sexual activity lowers the risk of getting colds and the flu. 1-2 intercourses weekly means 30 % higher levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A, that spurs the immune system.

15. Sex leads to a better control of the bladder, by strengthening the pelvis muscles controlling the flow of urine.

16. After orgasm, especially in the evening, we become sleepy. This is the effect of some good sex: it increases sleep quality. Following an orgasm, the body of both males or females becomes completely relaxed, so they may have a good deep sleep.

17. Sex fights cancer! Various researches have shown that a high ejaculation frequency and sexual activity are linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer later in life. A study found out that men who ejaculated 13 to 20 times monthly presented a 14% lower risk of prostate cancer than men who ejaculated on average, between 4 and 7 times monthly for most of their adult life. Those ejaculating over 21 times a month presented a 33% decreased risk of developing prostate cancer than the baseline group.

Super Food combinations to keep you healthy

Healthy body is God’s best gift to a human being. It is well said “Healthy mind resides in a Healthy Body “. Moreover, in order to cope up with the present competitive world , where at every stage we have to prove ourself undergo stress, anxiety, frustrations etc acheving a good health is our utmost priority. This can be done by taking good (healthy) food, doing workouts, being early to bed and early to rise. Even combing some of your favourite foods to eat at the same time can help you in geting the best health benefits.

Following are some tips -

- EGGS AND ORANGE JUICE  – Breakfast favorites – Help ward off Anaemia .

Eggs contain iron, a nutrient that keeps blood healthy. Women’s generally don’t get enough of it – 40 % of 19-34 years old have low intakes  and are at the risk of developing anaemia , which causes tierdness, poor concentration and breathlessness. citrus  fruits are packed with vitamin C , which help the body to absorb two  to three times more iron from eggs. And more the vitamins you have , the more iron you will absorb – so don’t be afraid to have a large glass of orange juice with your eggs.

- SALAD AND AVOCADO _ the side dish – Protect against Heart diseases, Cancer and Eye problems.

Watercress, rocket and spinach contaion antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which helps in keeping the eye healthy,prevents blindness. Peppers and carrots are rich in betacarotene , which lowers the risk of cancer and heart diesase. But the body needs fat to absorb these antioxidant – and that’s where avocado can help. One US study showed that adding an avocado to a salad of carrot, luttuce and spinach meant 15 times more betacarotene and five times more lutein were absorbed than when the salad was eaten on its own. Plus, avocado contain the right sort of heart-healthy mono- unsaturated fats.

- FRUIT SALAD AND LOW – FAT YOGHURT - Help lower High Blood Pressure.

Research in the late 1990′s revealed that simply adding more fruit and veg to our diet helps to prevent high blood pressure. Scientist looked at the effects a diet rich in fruit and veg had. After two months, adults who ate 8 to 10 serving to fruit and veg every day saw a significant drop in blood pressure.

- TEA AND LEMON – Lower Heart disease and Cancer.

Green and black tea are packed with naturally occurring  plant compounds called flavonoids , which have been linked in protecting heart diseases and some cancer including cancer of lungs, breasts and ovaries. In particular Green tea is rich source or a flavonoid called catechin. However ,research have shown that only a fifth of it remains after digestion. Scientist fron Indiana have discovered that adding lemon juices cause 80 % of hte catechin in tea to remain. the scientist believe that the vitamin C in lemons stops catechin from breaking down. The same is applicable for black tea as it contain lower level of catechin.

- ROAST PORK AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS - Help fight Cancer.

Roast pork is a good source of mineral selenium, which act as a cancer fighting antioxidant in the body. Selenium in roast pork is increased 13 times when combined with another cancer  busting ingredient called sulforaphane found in green veg such as brussels sprouts, brocoli and cabbage.

- SALSA AND BROCCOLI – Prevent Prostrate Cancer.

both these food are recoginsed for their cancer- fighting abilities but together the effects are even greater.When broccoli is given to rats with prostrate cancer , the tumour decreased by 42 % .Tomatoes shrunk the turmours by 32 %. But when broccoli and tomato given togethr it reduced the size of turmours by 52 %. but its important to prepare your veggies properly. the antioxidants in tomatoes become more concerated when cooked into a sauce or salsa, making them better than fresh. But the antioxidant inbroccoli are reduced if over-cooked, so it’s better raw or lightly steamed.

Well, its proven that above food combinations will help you, but i would love you to leave me a comment and let me hear your opinion. If you’ve got any thoughts, comments or suggestions for things we could add, leave a comment.

Consume olive oil to trim your tummy

A bit of olive oil each day may help give you flat tummy. That’s what researchers are saying after testing two diets – one high in carbs and the other based on healthy fats from olive  oil. The fat diet keep bellies flatter. Its proven that olive oil helps in cuting heavy fats if taken in your diet properly.

Why belly fat is so bad?

Besides making you sad when you zip up your pants, excessive abdominal fat increases your risk for high blood sugar and many othe health problems. Bent, in a recent stufy of overweight people, a mediteranean style diet where 30-40% calories came from unsaturated fats, like those in olive oil seemed to help prevent tummy expanding over time. The fat focused diet helped people maintain better insulin sensitivity, too.

Weight loss arithmetic

Keep in mind that extra olive oil isn’t going to help you trim your middle . It could just help keep your pants from getting tighter. For serious waist whittling, you will need two must-do’s: a healthy diet and extra exercise.

Heal Yourself – Remove Depression

Depression can be seen in individuals  of any age—children or adults. Frequent negative reactions in life, unfulfilled expectation, failure in achieving targets when become  repetitively intense and frequent we develop depression, of which we are not aware at initial phase. Even minor stress events can stir up depression symptoms depending on the personality type. The feeling of depression generally symbolizes sadness, a feeling helpless and hopeless. Depression also include a mixture of feelings  which include (but is not limited to) anger, fear, anxiety, despair, guilt, apathy, and/or grief. The  feeling or worthless and committing suicide is also very common. It is very essential to track depression at an initial stage, so that it doesn’t get permanent. It effects the  proper functioning of the brain  and is harmful for the human body. So don’t let depression overpower you. Listed below are certain tips to help you -

- You must talk about your feelings and what you’re going through. But, if you do not feel comfortable sharing your struggles with a family member or a friend, seek counseling or join a local support group. Remember, to allow family and friends to help you out.


- Make extra effort to take part in fun activities. Play with children at home or even in the neighborhood. Try out something new or go back to an old activity you once enjoy doing and which gave you pleasure.


- Start exercising regularly. these energizing activities can do a lot for your general health and often help in reducing stress.


- Talk to a health professional. Be honest with them and they may be able to recommend special medications or trauma therapy for you.


- Give yourself some time to grieve. Rushing the situation through may only make it worse.


- Set achievable goals for yourself and stick to a routine. Get an  adequate amount of sleep and eat appropriately. After all these simple things provide stability in life.


- Avoid alcohol and drugs. Many people turn to these substances as a way of blocking out confusing emotions. Avoiding your problem, however increases them.


- Maintain healthy diet. Avoid food with large amount of sugar or caffeine. Caffeine releases stress hormones and sugar creates false highs and low’s in one’s emotion.

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Are you turning Forgetful by the day?

Do you feel you are turning forgetful by the day? Have you ever noticed that you have missed or forgotten something which you aren’t able to recall at all even you try hard. Its common because of anxiety, stress and competition to survive at work. Though it doesn’t cause any problem but it can hamper your reputation if you forget something important at work. What if your boss gave you a long list and then at the time of presentation you forgot an important file thus the whole meeting is a mess. Try these simple tips to boost your memory

- Make a List

Make a list of random items in your mind. After a span of 10 mins, try and recollect the list. It exercise the brain and boost your memory. If you mastered the list of five, Increase the number of items in your memory. Keep challenging yourself on a daily basis and see if you can do more.

- Sudoku

Sudoku requires you to contemplate possibilities and work with various cues. It improves focus, trains the brain and boost memory power.

- Chocolate Powder

Chocolate contain cocoa which is rich inflavanols. Research has shown that flavanols increase blood flow to certain key areas of the brain. Next time you find yourself zooming out, head for a bar of chocolate.

- Remember Why

A simple way to remember is by telling yourself to do it. Instruct yourself to remember, sends a signal to your subconscious and rank this sis highly important. Another way is to tell yourself why you want to remember it and how you will.

- Cards Are Good

Get a deck of cards and begin  to lay the cards face down on the table. Flip one card up, and then another, try to find its mate. If they match Keep the pair by removing them from the table. If they don’t match flip them back over and challenge yourself to remember where these two cards were. You can also time and game and try to beat your own record.

- Power Nap

If possible, take half  an hour out everyday and opt for a power. Research has proved that a shortday time nap can significantly boost memory power.

- Make a Game

Strengthen lateral thinking by playing this game in the car with a group. Someone needs to choose a random item by looking out of the window and the others have to come up with the best way to make money from it. A stone can be used to host advertisements, to drive away pests, as an exercise tool, etc.

- Take a Walk

To remember the topics for a speech, take a walk around a well acquainted place. Associate each location with topics in the speech. For instance, at the front door, you make a greeting; at the shoe stand, introduce the topic; at the fridge, give a personal example; at the balcony, give statistics; and in the bedroom, appeal for volunteers. If you forget your speech midway, you simply walk around the home and you’ll see the items on your list.

- Get the Balance

Balancing gives your brain a boost. Research has found that coordinated movements increase your brain power. so, next time instead of simply walking, walk a straight line by making a conscious effort to put one foot directly in front of that call for concentration have been found to increase neural connectivity by as much as 25%.

- Visualize

Try to visualize anything you read, Link one part with another. The brain can understand links easily. Now, jot down as much as you remember. This will help you boost your memory on recalling day to day incidents.

- Blind Game

A jigsaw puzzle is a great method to boost one’s memory, provided you play it blind. Before you start solving puzzle, take a good look at the picture and try to memorize it, using the picture’s colors, the character’s shapes, etc. Then, start solving the puzzle without looking at the picture till the very end.

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Prevent Obesity-Avoid Buffets

According to a latest study those who eat often at buffets and cafeteria are more prone to obese. As they find their community unpleasing for physical activity. It is believed that people want to do physical activity and eat healthy food but in cities there is a lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables. This is causing people to ignore healthy life, fresh fruit, physical activities etc. thus getting obese.

In the study conducted over 258 randomly selected adults in 12 rural communities in Missouri and Tennessee showed that lack of sidewalks for walking or biking or just few places available to be active has made people perceive their community unpleasant for physical activity. It’s not that people don’t want to get physical activity or eat healthy food , but we have made it difficult in many communities. People in small town spend a great deal of time in cars, and they also may not have easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables in market.

During the study, the researcher asked the participants about access to produce and low-fat foods, frequency and location of food shopping and frequency and location of restaurant dinning. they also were asked how they perceived their community for physical activity. The findings revealed that respondents who ate tho ate out often, especially at buffets, cafeteria and fast food restaurants, were more likely to be obese. Rural adults have higher level of obesity and are less active in their leisure time than urban and suburban adults. Those with high school education or less reported limited access to fruits and vegetables and were more likely to shop at convenience stores. Although obesity rates are higher in rural areas, this is one of the first studies to look at food choices and exercise i this population says Alicia Casey Determining how much these factors increase the risk of obesity in rural areas can help us determine methods to help this group, he added.

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Stress Buster Foods

Feeling guilty about being on pasta and chocolates while you were feeling a bit blue? Relax. Savoring your favorite delicacies while you’re on the verge of freaking can actually help clam the nerves. Of course, that depends lot on what food are you biting into. listed below are certain foods that help counteract the ill effects of stress on your system.

BANANAS

Bananas are rich in potassium and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates have  a relaxing effect as they produce the neurotransmitter, serotonin which give out a sense of clam.Potassium deficiencies are  associated with breathlessness, fatigue, insomnia and low-blood sugar which are often triggered by stress. Potassium is also essential for healthy heart muscles.

To beat stress, consume two bananas a day. For long lasting effects, try foods that contain  complex carbs and are also a lot more palatable such as spaghetti, pasta, macaroni, potatoes, peas, beans, lentils etc.

FINGER MILLET – Raagi

Finger millet contain calcium. Research has shown that calcium helps reduce irritability and nervousness. It has also been found to be particularly effective in alleviating symptoms associated with premenstrual stress.

Consume two tablespoon daily in your chapatis, by simply mixing it with your wheat flour.

APPLES

apples contain phosphorus and iron and help reduces oxidative stress. It also help in cell-regenerating. As the skin is first to show  signs of stress, apples can help counter that by helping build healthy skin and hair tissues.

Try consuming one apple a day. Choose whole apples over fruit over fruit juice as the fiber is lost in juices. However, apples must NOT be consumed on an empty stomach as this may trigger indigestion.

AMLA

It is by far the most widely used herb in Ayurveda and it offers many benefits, one of which is its ability to fight the ill effects of stress. Amla comes loaded with vitamin capillaries flexible. One of the first signs of stress is constriction of blood vessels and capillaries right through the body and vitamin C can help counter this.

Have two amlas a day. Also, does not lose its properties when dried and there you can enjoy the same benefits from dried amla when the fruit is not in season.

OATS

Oats are an excellent source of soluble fiber which has been associated with reduced cholesterol levels and reduced risk of heart disease. Oats are also loaded with phytochemicals which in turn help regulate the digestive system and blood sugar levels, which are adversely affected by stress.

Consume three tablespoons of oats a day. Oats or oat barn may be added to cereals, yogurt, salads etc. oatmeal can also be part of your breakfast routine. Or you could also try using whole oat flour instead of white flour in baking.

CHAMOMILE

Previously chamomile was used to calm hysteria but today it is used to relieve anxiety. It has proven that it also has some anti spasmodic properties and can help  relieve cramps and several digestive problems associated with nervous disorder.

I would recommend  to have a cup of chamomile tea when you are under pressure.

FLAXSEED

This is most effective stress busting foods. The three major components of flax seed are omega-3, lignans (a phyto-chemical) and fibre. Omega 3 reduces risk of developing cardio vascular disease. Lignans inhibit the action of estrogen in the body and also act as anti oxidants. Whereas, fibre regulates digestive function and lowers cholesterol levels.

Make sure you restrict your intake to one teaspoon per day or your risk piling on the pounds.

SOYA

Soy products are low in fat and loaded with fibre, phyto-chemicals and magnesium. Magnesium is referred to as nature tranquilizers and is associated with the protection of heart health, magnesium also promote the proper conduction of nerve impulses and ensure normal muscular contraction.

Magnesium is also a powerful relaxer which is evident from the increased anesthetic effect. Three tea spoons a day is recommended.

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How to Cope up with Hangover

New year is round the corner and you are preparing for whole night party. You generally love to party have couple of glasses but curse yourself in the morning because of the hangover. Hangovers cause your mouth as dry as an oatcake, lingering headache, nausea, crippling tiredness etc. Ideally its up to you to handle your drinks. You can avoid drinking or consuming alcohol at all but its too tempting to avoid. Here are few points which you should know to cope up with hangover.

How’s your appetite holding up?.

History is awash with hangover remedies. The ancient Romans ate deep-fried canaries to cure hangovers. The Greeks ate sheep’s lungs. Eating boiled cabbage before a binge was  widely thought to be best preventative  in ancient times. Medieval period touts the combination of eel and bitter almonds. And today, there are oysters, greasy fry-ups, sugary tea and black coffee.

Hangovers are no fun

Too much alcohol can give you a hangover with many unpleasant symptoms. It is true that most hangovers go away within eight-24 hours. But, the symptoms such as thirst,headache and muscle ache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rapid heart beat , sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, shakiness, mod disturbance, depression, irritation or anxiety and fatigue make you feel miserable.

The signs show within several hours after last drink. As your absorbs alcohol, the stomach lining can get irritated. Also Alcohol on your brain. it slows down your mental processes making you swagger and talk after a few drinks to many. Alcohol is a mild diuretic: makes you lose water and gets you dehydrated.

About 75 percent of people who drink to intoxication will end up with a hangover. It depends upon what you drank and how much you drank to experience a hangover. However just one drink may trigger a hangover in you while others drinking heavily may escape it entirely. A genetic variation which effects the way alcohol is metabolized may make some people flush, sweat or become ill after drinking even a small amount of alcohol.

More than3-5 drinks in women and over 5-6 for a man can result in hangover. And yet there is no magic formula that tells you how much you can safely drink to avoid hangover.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR HANGOVER

– Drink a glass of milk and eat a fatty meal before you venture out for a party. this will slow the absorption of alcohol.
- Smoking, loud music and flashing lights contribute to hangover headaches.
– Go slow on drinking. Do not drink inn excess.
– Avoid mixing of drinks .
– Choose your drinks carefully. Avoid carbonated drinks such as champagne and drink mixers such as those with club soda.
– Alternate water or non-fizzy soft drinks with alcohol drinks. Water prevents dehydration and helps  in slowing down alcohol absorption.
– Take an antacid before you sleep.
– The day after, pain relievers can ease your headache.

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Overweight because of less Calcium intake?

Its often said that one must drink more milk and have dairy products to increase calcium intake. But, do you realize that though milk has calcium, it is not reality easily absorbed by the body? Read on to find out the real story behind calcium….

Benefits Of  Calcium

- Calcium Helps Keep the Weight Off

Researcher suggest that if you don’t get enough calcium in your diet, you’re likely to be overweight. An adequate supply appears to make it easier to maintain a healthy weight. The reason has to do with your body’s response to calcium deficit. When you are low, your body thinks you’re starving and enters emergency mode , releasing parathyroid hormone from four glands in your neck. This hormone stimulate your bones to release some calcium in your blood stream. Your  kidneys also deliver a hormone called calcitriol, a form of Vitamin D, to increase your ability to absorb calcium. Hence, a high calcium intake suppresses those hormones so your body store less fat and breaks it down easily.

- Calcium Protect Heart

If you are low in calcium, you’re are more likely to have high blood pressure. An adequate supply of calcium helps muscles- including heart muscles – to do their work of contracting and relaxing. Calcium helps your nervous system regulate the level of pressure in your arteries.

- Calcium Maintains Healthy Teeth

The first sign of osteoporosis are sometimes found by a dentist, because the structure of the jawbone is affected. Owing to the advantage of calcium market is flooded with innumerable kinds of calcium. However, it is important that we consume calcium in natural form.

Best Natural Sources

- Leafy green vegetables : The powerhouse of calcium – coriander, fenugreek, spinach are high source of easily absorb able calcium. Coriander can be garnish for almost anything. Start the day with a spinach and lemon juice for your calcium punch.

- Broccoli : The exotic vegetable is easily available and is one of the leading source of calcium.

- Youghurt : A bowl of curd with your lunch will do wonders to your overall health besides providing you a calcium boost.

- Kidney beans : Baked beans on toast, rajma with steamed rice, steamed beans in salad, are some of the ways you could use this scrumptious bean to your diet.

- Oranges : Not only delicious, they also provide you with calcium. Whenever you have that in-between meal craving, go for oranges.

- Green Peas : You can toss them with salads, vegetables, rice, pasta or any other thing you may like. These small little peas are a packed source of calcium.

- Almonds : The nuts are known to be one of the highest in calcium content. You could take some with you to work to much on, or use them in desserts, salads etc.

- Prunes : They are one of the highest sources of calcium. Wonderful as mid-day snack, you really cannot miss out on prunes.

- Pine nuts : One always wondered of the nutrient value of this nut. Add it to your salads, add it to your pesto or just as a snack, it’s wonderful.

- Soya : Lactose intolerance and worried about calcium? So we glug the soya milk and add soya to the flour. This is wrong. Use soya in its fermented form -tofu, meso, temp. No soya milk, flour, khakhras.

- Chick peas : Kabuli cahna, hummus,, chole , are good source of calcium.

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Yoga can help Remove Hypertension

If we say that High Blood pressure is s gift of modernism, then it will not be exaggeration. In the fast paced life mental tension, anxiety, anger and other disorders affect our mind, heart, soul, sensibilty and sense organs too. Our heart governs the blood flow in our body, which works like a pumping station.

Blood goes to arteries and comes back to the heart from all parts of body. Heart again sends it back to the arteries. Blood pressure is the pressure of the pumping on the blood.

This way blood pressure is not a disease but normal activity. But due to some reason, this pressure increases or decreases then it is called high or low blood pressure respectively.

Today high blood pressure is an elite society’s disease. It is a silent killer which comes without warning

Causes Of High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure occur because of  two types of problems -

- Physical Causes

1. Narrowing of arterial lumen.

2. Increase in cholesterol level in the blood.

3. obesity

4. Heredity

5. Liver or Kidney problem.

6. Excess intake of non-vegetarian food and wine.

7. Too much spicy or oily food.

- Mental Causes

Heart beat increases in emotional people due  to anexity, anger and faer etc, it causes mental tension then a rise in blood pressure too. Materialistic living provokes tension even on every minor issues which gives us tension and anxiety and further results in High blood pressure.

Treatment Through Food Habits

- Pumpkin, amaranths, cabbage, coriander, wheat, rice, moong, coconut, ginger, cucumber, garlic, honey and butter milk are always beneficial.

- Avoid curd , non veg, banana, ice-cream, sweets, staple food, vinegar, pickle, salt , Jagger and tamarind.

- Regular walk, avoid too much physical labor, control on food and proper rest are essential.

- Keep your digestion good and avoid obesity.

- Avoid anxiety, anger, jealousy, sorrow and other negative mental feelings.

Yoga can be practiced to get relief from Blood pressure. Shawasana is the panacea for this. Other than this, following asannas pranayam and mudras are also useful for higgh blood pressure.

-  Shawasana
-  Yog nidra
-  Shashankasana.
– Padmasana
-  Pawan muktasana.
– Koormasana
-  Makarasana
– Sheetali pranayam
-  Dhyan

Shawasana Method

Shawasana or shivasana is very useful asana. Our body looks like a dead body in this asana hence this name.

Method - Lie on your back. Relax all muscles and organs . Relax each cell of the body. There should not be  any stiff muscle. Clam your mind, breathe very slowly. Breath should be clam and deep, body must be completely relaxed. Think that your whole body is going into a deep relaxation. Practice it at least for 10 min daily.

Benefits - It rejuvenates our body with energy, stiffness in muscles, mental restlessness and uneasiness is cured. It cures heart problems and high blood pressure. Heart, mind, body and lungs are relaxed. Mental tensions , anger , insomnia etc are cured. It is not an asana rather it is base for all sadhanas.

Precaution - Do not go into sleep while doing it, practice it slowly and not in hurry.

Sheetali Pranayam -

Life is not possible without oxygen. Sheetali pranayam calms yor mind and body.

Method - Sit in padmasana or shkhasana posture. Put your hands on knees. Try to concentrate your mind. Now role your tongue like a pipe, inhale deeply through it with a sound, close your eyes, hold your breathe and exhale. this is chakra. This should be practiced at least 10 times.

Benefits – It clams down our anger. It cures constipation, skin diseases and the problems related to liver.

Note - People suffering from cold should not do it. The patients suffering from asthma and tonsillitis should do it under proper supervision of an expert.

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Train your Sense of Balance

Did you play hopscotch, turn cartwheels or skip over stones as a child? Al these require varying degrees of balance. In our daily life, we are constantly faced with challenges to our sense of balance like slipping over banana peel, tripping over the payment or a wet surface.

The balancing Act

Balance is not something we generally think about as being part of overall fitness but it should be. Balance training facilities movements skills and raises atheltic and functional movements potentials to new height.

Why Balance?

All our daily activities require balance. Even walking which we take for granted is the act of losing balance as one foot lifts up, and regaining it by stepping down. We often take our body’s ability to balance for granted. As we age, our natural ability to maintain good balance as well as quick reaction time diminishes.

Balance ability diminishes as we age, and can be improved with practice. – US running board.

Stand on one leg, roller blade, wind surf, ride a bike, inline stake or ski to mountain and improve your inherent balancing abilities.

Sports Performance

Balance is an important factor in any type of sport, be it clearing a hurdle or reaching to catch a ball. Fit individuals have a better balance, respond to training and learn sports skills more quickly.

Benefits of balance training

- Improves posture and body alignment
- Improves day to day functional stability
- Strengthens core muscles
- Improves co-ordination and self awareness
- Enhances neuromuscular awareness
- Increases strength

Two Yoga asanas to improve balance

1. Lord of dance - Stand tall. Lift your right leg off the floor and hold your ankle. Arch your back and move your torso forward while raising the right leg behind you. Create a smooth arch through the right side of your body, balancing on the left leg. Hold for 10 breaths or longer if you can repeat with the other leg.
2. The Tree – Stand tall with the right leg against the left inner thigh. Place your hands in the “Namaste” (both the hands are folded) position and then slowly raise your hands up. Hold for 19 breaths or longer if you can. Repeat with the other leg.

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Benefits Of Fiber Rich Breakfast?

Breakfast is the first meal of the day. The word came about because it means breaking the fast after one has not eaten (fasted) since the night before. Thus  breakfast contributes a lot to our health. Jump start  your day with a fiber – rich breakfast. Simply adding adequate amounts of fiber to your breakfast can improve your health. Here are few suggestions :

Breakfast – Make It Fiber Rich

Breakfast is one of the best fiber opportunities of the day. You can consume whole- grain toast, fresh fruit, fiber rich such as oats and bran, or simply  a brown rice. Eat  whole fruits more than juices . Most of the fiber in fruits is found in the skin, seeds and pulp.  Use a variety of cereals – bran, oatmeal, wholewheat flour,cornflakes, brown rice and barley. Eat vegetables raw or steamed with whole grain or bread. Over- cooking  reduces the fiber content of the  foods, steam or cook only until tender. Add nuts, seeds , sprouts in your cereal.

Why Fiber?
It fills you up, sustaining you longer than the foods without it. Certain fiber- rich foods like flax seeds,  prunes , bran and wheat germ can be help stimulating lazy bowels. It is filing and low in calories and provides a welcome feeling of  fullness, especially if you are watching your weight.

Improves Digestive  System

May help reduce the risk of colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Decrease elevated blood cholesterol,  levels. Helps control weight.

Fiber  Content Of Some Foods

- Beans And Lentils

Lentils cooked (1/2 cup ) contains 7.8 gms of fiber . Kidney Beans cooked (1/2 cups ) contain 7.3 gms of fiber.

- Cereals

Oatmeal cooked ( 1 cup ) contains 4 gms of fiber . Raisin bran ( 3/4 cup ) contains 5 gms of fiber. Bran Flakes ( 3/4 cup ) contains 5 gms of fiber.

– Breads And Grains

Brown rice cooked ( 1/2 cup ) contains 2 gms of fiber . Whole – wheat bread 1 slice contains 2 gms of fiber.

– Fruits

One pear with skin contains 4 gms of fiber. One apple with skin contains 3.7 gms of fiber . One peach with skin contains 3.4 gms of fiber.

- Drink Water

Be sure to increase your water consumption through out the day . Fiber requires ample water to function optimally.

- To Feel Or Not To Feel

Eating the skin of certain vegetables and fruits ensure that you get even more fiber. For Example , The peel contains 75 percent of dietary fiber in an apple.

- Watch Out

Just because a food product says wheat or looks brown in color does not mean it is high in fiber . The key words to watch out for are whole – wheat , whole – grain or multi grain.

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Sun And You

Sun is the soul of whole universe. All beings on the earth owe their existence to Sun. Sun Is life. Sun is not a rich source of Vitamin D, but it also served as a natural deoxidant by  bringing out toxins from the body in the form of sweat. Sun light also kill germs.

- Correct Way Of Utilizing Sun Rays

While sitting in the sun we should  make sure our head is covered. We should take sunlight on our spine to strength our nervous system, first for 10 minutes and then in the front and accordingly the should be doubled.

– Soaking in Sunlight As Per One’s Capability

We should take sunlight as per our requirement and capability. We should not consider that if another person is taking sunlight for one hour, we can also do the same. When the sunlight becomes unbearable just stop taking it, irrespective of the time.

– Where To Take Sunlight

It is best to soak in sunlight at sandy places. But since in big cities such areas are not available, we can sit on a mat at any neat and clean place. The sun rays that reach us through rivers, lakes or greenery are the best.

– Sun Rays & Detoxication

It is advised to take a glass of warm water and cover the body with green leaves, banana leaves or any leaves big enough.  Sweating starts with in 25-35 minutes. If at that time we can take bath in cold water all the toxins come out of body and our skin begins to glow and becomes healthy. The blood circulation  also improves.

- Sun’s Heat Energy & Food

Oranges and bananas contain lots of sun rays as they are more exposed to the sun. Although, a fair amount of sun rays are there in every sort of vegetable but its quantity is comparatively more in cabbage and corn than in underground beets and potatoes.  We can keep the vegetables in the sun before cooking them. Fruits can also be kept and eaten. We can also keep the cooking oil in the sun.

– Sun Rays & Eye Sight

Sun is great for the eyes too. Sitting in the sun with closed eyes for 5 – 15 minutes has a good  effect. It will be all the more beneficial if the sun rays reach the eyes through green leaves. After that fill the mouth with water and retain it. Splash water on the eyes and if possible in a small container take some water and blink your eyes but also improves the eyesight.

- Sunlight & The Body

We often see that the farmers who work in the open field have better health than those professionals who sit and work inside homes or offices.  Though they are deficient  in their food intake but this dificiency is overcome by the enormous amount of sunlight they soak in. Sun rays help in sweating which ultimately results in decreasing body fat, bringing in joy, happiness and everlasting health. So soaking in maximum sunlight especially during the winter is a boon for all of us.

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Power Of Herbs In Our Lives

Herbs and leaves are aromatic plants, rich in nutrients and minerals. They are also used for medical purposes and sold over-the-counter as remedies for colds, flu, throat infections and pain.

The medicinal benefits of herbs have been known for centuries. Man has always been dependent on herbs. The healing properties of herbs have not changed through the centuries – what was a healing herb a few hundred years ago is still a healing herb today. Many of the benefits of herbs are not so much based on scientific study but rather on the consistent observations made by practitioners through the centuries.

Herbs include leaves, bark, berries, roots, gums, seeds, stems and flowers. They can also be found in the form of tablets, capsules, liquid beverages, bark pieces, powders, tinctures, fluid extracts, creams, lotions, salves, and oils.

Heal yourself with Herbs!. There are healthy herb for every season and reason.

Herbal Flavor To Your Food

Herbs are used as seasonings, they can reduce reliance on salt. Use them to give subtle or strong accents to soups, sauces, stews, casseroles, vegetables and cereals, Aroma is good indicator of quality in both fresh and dried herbs. Crumbling a few leaves can test the scent of herbs. A weak or stale aroma indicates old, less potent herbs.

- BASIL

Key nutrients : Vitamin A and C , Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium.

Benefits : Basil helps treat headaches, dizziness, vertigo, stomach cramps, nausea and constipation.Basil oil is used to treat insects bites and minor cuts. Basil is remedy for bronchitis and colds.

- BAY LEAF

Key nutrients : Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin A, B, C and E.

Benefits : Bay leaves are used to treat stress and anxiety. They also improves digestion and help detoxify the system. Bay oil is an antibacterial. To repel household pest naturally, spread some crushed leaves in the kitchen.

- CORIANDER LEAVES

Key nutrients : Calcium, Iron, , Vitamin A, B, and C

Benefits : Coriander leaves are diuretic, and help detoxify the system. They also help improve quality of  blood, lower cholesterol levels and improve the eyesight.

- Mint

Key nutrients : Calcium, Iron, , Vitamin A, B, and C, Phosphorus

Benefits :Mint is used as treatment for indigestion, colic, heartburn and flatulence. It also can stimulate the appetite and cure nausea and headaches. Peppermint tea can help soothe a dry throat. Mint ointment is good for headaches. Mint is also used as flavor for mouthwash and toothpaste.

- Dill

Key nutrients : Calcium, Iron, , Vitamin A, B, and C, Phosphorus, Potassium

Benefits  ill is used to treat colic, flatulence and indigestion. It is an effective appetite stimulatant and helps stimulate milk in nursing mothers.

- PARSLEY

Key nutrients : Calcium , Vitamin C, Chlorophyll, Sodium and Magnesium

Benefits : Parsley improves digestion, blood quality and lower blood pressure. It is also a treatment for anemia.

- OREGANO

Key nutrients : Calcium, Iron, , Vitamin A and C, Phosphorus, Potassium,Magnesium

Benefits : Oregano has powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. It aids digestion, helps to get rid of intestinal parasites, treats nausea and diarrhea.

Usage Tips

- Though fresh is always best, herb are also dried and powered so that they can be consumed all year around.
- Don’t overcook them. When leafy greens are overcooked, they loose their chlorophyll as well as other nutrients. Cook on low flame and for a happy green color and maximum iron, add a twist of lemon.

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Migraine Problem: Causes and Cure of Migraine

A headache is not as simple as it sounds when it becomes as serve as a migraine. This severe headaches effects nearly three-quarters of entire population , especially youth. Of all visits to physicians and emergency rooms, a little over one percent is for headache.

Sufferers from  fear they have a brain tumor or hemorrhage. However, minor headaches can be just as intensely painful as those resulting from a malignant disease. Although tumor, hemorrhage and meningitis are only rare causes of chronic headache, the physician’s first concern is to rule out these possibilities. A physical exam, neurological evaluation and a variety of tests are used to detect any underlying causes, such as hypertension or fever and infection. Chronic headaches are seldom due to eye, sinus or dental problems, or to infections or allergies.

The cases of migraine and depression  now days is also increasing in people due to pressure of underemployment and lack of jobs. According to research migraines starts at adolescent and ends at menopause. Tension-type headache can happen at any time in a life cycle. As there are no clinical tests for diagnosing migraine and headaches of different types, any one remedy won’t work eventually. One has to give break to high-intensity pain – killers and adopt natural methods like meditation or yoga to stay fit and peaceful. Normal headaches can be avoided if one takes less stress and stays away from computer for at least 6 – 8 hours a day.

Migraine is on one side of the head and sometimes changes sides during the attack. For some people it precisely  it is in middle of head and the pain takes your life away  for a moment. Tension type headache can be on one or both sides of the head. Loss of appetite and vomiting occur most commonly with migraine and these are sometimes more incapacitating than headache itself. Neck stiffness or tenderness often occurs with other types of headache , redness or tearing of the eyes and nasal congestion on the side of the headache are the symptoms of cluster headache. Migraine sufferers may tend to have red, inflamed nasal passages, nosebleed eye infections.

Remedies of Migraine And Headaches:
- Drink at least 5-10 glasses of water everyday.
- Salads and fruits should be taken everyday, especially carrot.
- Rinse your head with cold water everyday.
- Almond oil should be put in nostrils every night before sleeping.
- Do not overwork on computers. Give yourself a rest of at least 1-2 hours.
-  In case of   slight headaches just switch off computer and give your eyes some rest and don’t strain for some time.
- A slight head massage will also provide you a slight relief.
- Avoid straining  yourself, keep yourself clam and away from stress as much as  possible.

Do you have migraine problem or you know someone who have migraine problem? Could you share your idea on how you are fighthing with migraine. I would love  your suggestion and ideas to enhance my spirits and act as an inspirstion for me.

Fight Osteoarthritis – Exercise Is The Best Cure for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis,  especially among older people. However,  younger people also suffer from arthritis as a result of excessive wear and tear of joints.  It can be painful and depressing. There are many treatment options available but research shows that exercise is one of the best treatments for the problem.

What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affect the cartilage.  Cartilage is a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint.  A healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over one another. It also absorbs the shock of physical movement . Osteoarthritis of the spinal vertebra is referred to as spondylosis, most commonly occurring is the neck region ( cervical spondylosis ) and low back region ( lumar spondylosis ). In Osteoarthritis, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wear away. When this happens, the bones under the cartilage being to rub together causing pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Over time, the joint may lose its normal shape. When it occurs in the spine, the narrowing may cause nerves o be pinched, causing pain. Small bones spurs called osteophytes may also grow on the edges of the joint. This result of the body trying to hold the joint together from excessive movements. The body thinks that the joint is wearing out due to the excessive movements isolated to a specific joint, so it grows these spurs in an attempt to better hold it together. Bits of bone or cartilage may break off and float inside the joint space causing more pain and damage. The spurs may also press to a nerve when growing  on the spine, again causing pain. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint through it most often occur at the hands, knees, hips or spine.

What Causes Osteoarthritis?
The exact cause of the disease is still unknown. However it is believed that it is a result of a combination of factors, including the aging process, joint injury and stress on the joints from certain jobs and sports activities.

– Aging process : Cartilage wear and tear due to our daily activities may remain unchanged over time. But our body’s ability to repair them will gradually decrease as we age.
-  Joint Stress is common reason when Osteoarthritis occurs in younger people.  Condition such as poor posture and being overweight can cause excessive amount of stress to be placed on a particular joint, leading to abnormal wear and tear.

Symptoms Of Osteoarthritis
– Joint pain and limited movement.
– Stiffness, particularly early morning stiffness.
– Joint swelling.
– Deformity of bones.

Treatment Of Osteoarthritis
There are many treatment options available for Osteoarthritis e.g. : analgesics, intra- articular injections, arthroscopic debridement of torn cartilage, joint replacement but the researcher shows physiotherapy and exercise is one of the best treatment which is safe, non – invasive and free from side- effects.

How Physiotherapy can help cure Osteoarthritis
Physiotherapist assess and treats biochemical problems that may exacerbate the pain and loss of function. Physiotherapy treatment includes :

Manual Therapy :
Mobili- station and manipulations improve mobility of joint and reduce pain.

Exercise Therapy :
Exercise help by :

– Improving strength of muscles and stability around joint.
- Improving joint lubrication and nutrition.
- Maintaining or increasing movement.
- Restoring muscle balance.
- Improving circulation.
- Improving poor posture.
- Maintaining ideal body weight or reduce weight.

Electrotherapy for Osteoarthritis
Electrotherapy includes various thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic agents, used to facilitate tissue healing, increase soft tissue extensibility. Electrical stimulation directly blocks transmission of pain signals along the nerve and promotes release of endorphin hormone which is natural pain killer produced by body.

How you can help yourself

- Avoid over-stressing joints.
- Avoid jerky/sudden movements.
- Don’t overload joints.
- Don’t lift heavy articles.
- Watch your weights.
- Use splints or walking aids as advised.
- Don’t overdo exercise or activity.
- Improve your body alignment to take stress off any arthritic joints.

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