Mar 11

What Is Brain Fog? 5 Yoga Poses That Can Help Clear Your Mind

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Have you ever felt disorganized or confused? Do you find it hard to concentrate? If so, brain fog could be the problem. No, it isn’t a medical condition, so, don’t worry. Brain fog is a type of cognitive dysfunction or mental fatigue that can cause confusion, lack of concentration, and memory issues. It includes symptoms that can affect the ability to put thoughts into words and to think. Brain fog can be caused due to several factors, including excessive stress, medication, sleep problems, and other underlying health issues. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, brain fog can interfere with your daily life, but it’s not permanent. With proper medical attention and tiny lifestyle changes, brain fog can be eliminated.   Yoga for Brain Fog Yoga can help ease symptoms of brain fog. Doing certain poses or asanas is a great way to clear the mind and boost concentration. Practicing asanas regularly can also improve breathing, calm the mind, offer relaxation, and help you to think straight too.   Yoga Poses to Clear the Mind   Practice the following five asanas to get calmness and relaxation:   1) Downward Facing Dog The downward-facing dog offers an amazing stretch from head to toe. […]
Mar 11

How to Build Stamina: 3 Exercises That Can Improve Stamina

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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, stamina training is a key part of a serious workout routine. Learn how to build stamina, along with exercises to help with your training.   What Is Stamina? Stamina measures how long a person can perform at their peak or aerobic or anaerobic threshold before becoming exhausted. There are two main types of stamina: physical and mental. Physical stamina refers to the body’s ability to perform, while mental stamina is the mind’s ability to perform. Many athletes identify their optimal heart rate and how long they can perform at this rate to measure physical stamina. Stamina is closely related to endurance, or the maximum amount of time or distance that an athlete can perform a task. However, endurance focuses on duration rather than effort.   3 Exercises That Improve Stamina The key in training for stamina is a principle called “progressive overload,” or the practice of increasing the exercise’s difficulty over time. Since it’s all about difficulty, you can use nearly any exercise to train for stamina, including: Cardiovascular exercises: High-effort cardio exercises are a great way to train stamina. They allow you to track your heart rate or speed and how […]
Mar 11

6 Habits That Will Help You Build Mental Strength

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Physical fitness gets a lot of attention, and for good reason—good physical health can prevent conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, and help you maintain a long, independent life. But often neglected is mental fitness—having a healthy and strong mind to allow you to handle the challenges and opportunities that life puts in front of you.   The Importance of a Fit Mind A common thought is that the absence of a mental health disorder means that a person is mentally fit and emotionally well, but according to Rachel O’Neill, a licensed professional clinical counselor, that’s a dangerous misconception. “An individual can certainly experience periods of stress, discomfort, sadness, or anxiety without necessarily meeting criteria for a mental health disorder,” she said. “Mental wellness is a process, and just like physical health, it’s an ongoing process to maintain mental and emotional wellness.” Unsurprisingly, trying or stressful times can be the ultimate test of mental fitness. When we are winded by a major life event, being able to recover quickly requires significant mental strength and psychological resilience. The benefits of being mentally fit means we are able to use our mental abilities to our fullest extent, allowing us to be more creative, make the most of opportunities […]
Mar 11

Aerobic Exercise And The Benefits It Has On Our Brain Health!

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There is no denying that exercising is actually good for everyone. If you want to lower the chance of having a great disease then aerobics might actually help you to achieve that. Not just heart disease it will also help to lower the risk of cancer, diabetes and more diseases as such. Let’s take a look at how aerobics actually lowers the risk of brain damage. • Reduces brain inflammation- the diseases like diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and so on are widespread and chronic inflammation in the body so it also affects the brain causing the cognitive functions of one to be affected. But it has been seen than aerobic exercise can suppress the inflammation present in our bodies. • Improves the glucose metabolism in our brain – exercising on a regular basis at a moderate intensity can actually improve the glucose metabolism in our brain. In addition to that, the people who sent over 68 minutes every day showed better glucose metabolism results than those who didn’t. • Helps to improve the white matter integrity – white matter is present in more than 50% region of our brain and it connects the various regions that are present in our […]
Mar 10

5 lifestyle changes that can help you lead an ultimate happier and healthier life in 2023

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Whether it’s through diet, exercise or stress management, small adjustments can lead to big improvements in our overall quality of life. Now is the time to buckle down and kick off the year 2023 by making health and wellness a top priority. Akshay Modi, Managing Director, Modi Naturals suggests five easy-to-follow tips to keep your body, mind and soul on track for a happier and healthier you in 2023.   Change Your Eating Habits: Eating habits play a crucial role in determining overall health and well-being. Consuming a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-rich foods can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote a healthy weight. One important aspect of healthy eating is choosing the right oil. There are a variety of cooking oils in the market, and a conscious consumer should choose an oil that has the goodness of olive oil, antioxidants, and a high smoke point for everyday cooking. A blended oil or a multi-source oil that contains the benefits of olive oil is very beneficial to health as it contains antioxidants, making it the ideal oil for Indian cooking. Ideally, your edible oil should also contain oryzanol, a powerful natural antioxidant that protects […]
Mar 10

How to Stay Active Through the Holiday Season

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Sticking with an exercise routine throughout the holiday season may seem difficult as the weather gets cold and holiday festivities begin. These expert tips can help you stay on track with your exercise routine through the winter holidays.   Being physically active on a consistent basis can be challenging. Countless obstacles can arise that disrupt good intentions and best laid plans, from illness and injury to family obligations and dropping temperatures. Motivation can also be unpredictable, meaning that weeks of consistency can fall by the wayside when life gets in the way and sends your focus elsewhere. The challenge to stay active is heightened for many of us during the holiday season, as we travel to see family or host visitors in our homes. Additionally, schedules are often disrupted by holiday gatherings, time off from work and children home from school. If you’ve been stopping by the gym every day after work or going for walks after dropping your kids off at school, how will you keep up with that physical-activity regimen when your daily routine changes?   How to Stay Active During the Holidays Consider these six tips for making physical activity a regular part of your lifestyle over […]
Mar 10

5 Ways on How to Stay Motivated to Workout at Home & Exercise Regularly

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If losing pounds is as easy as journaling about what you put in your mouth, can you use the same technique to help you stick to a fitness routine? Read on to learn how to get motivated to work out and how to motivate someone to work out too. Dieters who kept a food diary lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records, according to a recent study by Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research. But while keeping a journal holds you more accountable for how you treat your body, sticking to a fitness routine is different from sticking to a healthy eating routine. Personal trainers we talked to recommend these tactics to keep you motivated and inspired to work out.   1. Change your perspective Shift your thinking from couch potato mentality to thinking like an athlete. This may sound like a big challenge, but it’s not as big a leap as you think. Essex, Massachusetts mom April Bowling, 33, stopped using her busy life as an excuse not to exercise. After the birth of her children (now ages five and three), Bowling started viewing exercise as a way to set a strong example for her […]
Mar 10

The 10 Minute Office Workout You Can Squeeze In Everyday!

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Not sure how to have a workout in the busy office schedule that you are having? Well, what if we tell you that you can work out right at your office cubicle in 10 minutes, enough to live a healthy life? Yes, you can, this 10-minute routine is going to build your strength without making you all sweaty, take a look. Chair pose – stand keeping your feet 6 inches apart and then bend your knees slightly to push your rear backward. Up next lift your arms as high as you can and keep the body weight on your heels. Hold this position for around 30 seconds. Bridge – lie down on your back and place both of your arms on your side with the palms facing downward. Bend your knees to place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Next, you will need to lift your hips as high as you can and hold it for 15 seconds. You will need to repeat this 4 times. Back extension – lie down on your stomach and then stretch your arms on your sides. Squeeze both of your legs together and lift your head, the upper back as well as […]
Mar 10

4 Tips That Can Prevent You From Slipping During Hot Yoga!

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Hot yoga is super beneficial for health. Not only it keeps one fit, flexible and healthy but also maintains proper blood circulation in the body. But as the name suggests, hot yoga is definitely going to result in a lot of sweat and it can often become a challenge to keep the body properly aligned and balanced in the slippery conditions. Let’s take a look at 4 tips that helps to maintain the body balance during hot yoga. Choose a yoga mat that has a proper grip Look for a rubbery kind of yoga mat that has got a bit of texture in it. This helps to maximize the grip that one gets while they are performing the yoga. So no matter how much you sweat, rest assured you are never going to slip with the right kind of yoga mat. It also helps to perform complex yoga exercises without being afraid of losing your balance. Use a yoga mat A yoga mat is far different from normal towels and you should always use it in the place where you are performing the yoga. The reason being it absorbs a high amount of sweat that would’ve otherwise stayed in your […]
Mar 09

Fitness expert shares top safety tips for exercising outside during winter

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As we head towards Christmas, many will be considering getting a head start on their New Year fitness resolutions. However, with snow and ice guaranteed for many states throughout December, it is important take safety into consideration when exercising outdoors. Matthew Magnante, an exercise author at FitnessVolt, has compiled a list of his most important safety tips to keep in mind when exercising outdoors during the colder months.   Drink even if you don’t feel thirsty Many may not realise this, but we are at an elevated risk of dehydration when exercising in colder temperatures. When it is cold, our blood vessels constrict to reduce the amount of heat lost through our skin, as a way of maintaining our core body temperature. During this process a hormone called plasma arginine vasopressin (AVP) that normally signals thirst, is secreted at a lower rate than when exercising in hot weather. This explains why you might find yourself craving water less when exercising in winter. Research has found that exposure to cold weather can reduce our thirst sensation by as much as 40%. To prevent dehydration, continue to drink water as you would during summer and opt for a glass of water before […]
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