Apr 01

Strengthen Your Immune System With These Expert-Backed Tips

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We asked a medical doctor what you can do to boost your immune system. Your immune system keeps you healthy and fights off sickness. From the common cold to the flu to COVID-19, your immune system needs to be strong enough to fight off a variety of illness, viruses and diseases. When it comes to strengthening your body’s immune defenses, there are lots of different factors at play. As tempting as it may be to pop a supplement and call it a day, there are a lot of factors that affect how well your body can fight infections and other illnesses. After all it is an entire system at work, not one entity. According to Dr. Michael Roizen, COO of the Cleveland Clinic, there are several major categories to consider when evaluating your lifestyle and strengthening immunity. These areas include sleep, nutrition and supplements, exercise and stress management. Keep reading below for more information on how to optimize each of these area for your health and better immunity.   What is the immune system and how does it work? You know your immune system is vital to keeping you healthy and fighting off sickness, but do you know exactly how it works? “Your […]
Apr 01

Hack ageing in your 40s with these simple tips

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Here’s how to delay ageing in your 40s Getting stiff on the neck? Feeling drained out of energy? Yes. Read further. These are the acute signs of unchecked ageing or in simple words letting ageing take its course without putting a check on it. Biologically, ageing starts when your body begins going downhill. It can start as early as in one’s 30s or even late 30s or early 40s. No one knows why they get older but at a certain age everybody regrets neglecting their health and habits and giving a free space to ageing. So, here are few tips to put a bar on speedy ageing and if followed religiously can pave the way for healthy ageing:   1. Physical activity As per National Institute of Ageing (NIA), US Department of Health and Human Services, exercise and physical activity are the cornerstone of almost every healthy ageing program. “Scientific evidence suggests that people who exercise regularly not only live longer, they live better. And, being physically active — doing everyday activities that keep your body moving, such as gardening, walking the dog, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator — can help you continue to do the things […]
Apr 01

Three Easy Tips for Staying Healthy this Winter

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Staying healthy in the winter can be challenging as respiratory illnesses, holiday indulgences, and the lack of sunlight can leave us feeling lethargic and unmotivated. However, there are concrete steps you can take to fight the winter blues and stay healthy all season long. The number of people with illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, and COVID-19 increase in the winter months due to changes in weather, atmospheric pressure, and limited daylight hours. All of these facts pose a serious challenge to staying mentally and physically at our best in the winter.   Battling the winter health blues   1. Hand hygiene Washing your hands is the best way to prevent illness and stay healthy. You should also minimize the number of times you touch your face. The CDC recommends washing your hand with ample soap for at least 20 seconds. You should wash your hands after using the bathroom, before touching food, leaving a public place, or anytime they have been soiled.   2. Get more light — real or artificial Research shows that time spent in nature and sunlight has significant mental and physical health benefits. Unfortunately, sunlight can be in short supply in many parts of […]
Apr 01

How Do You Choose the Best Time to Do Yoga?

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When a beginner decides to practice yoga, he or she may wonder what time of day is best for yoga. Many yoga enthusiasts recommend that you start your morning with yoga because it energizes your body and mind. You might also hear some people telling you that evening or before bed is ideal because yoga is a form of stress-relieving practice that removes all tension between the mind and body. The best time to do yoga is when it fits into your schedule and matches your body’s rhythms. The experts can give you some ideas about the best time for yoga, but in the end, it’s up to you!   Morning Yoga Some yogis believe that first thing in the morning is the best time for asana practice. They say that early morning sunlight, especially if it’s filtered through a tree’s leaves or through a window, has a calming effect on one’s mind and body. For many people, the morning is a great time to do yoga. They feel more energetic and clearheaded throughout the day. If you have a predictable schedule, it may be easier for you to stick with a morning routine. Some people find that they have […]
Apr 01

Five heatwave tips to stop swollen ankles and feet

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The heat causes lots of problems to the human body Dehydration is not the only the thing that the sun can do to the human body. Swelling is a common side effect from the scorching heat. Hot weather can cause fluid to build up around the feet and ankles, making them look swollen and puffy. While this issue can be uncomfortable or unsightly, it will go away as your body cools down. Thankfully for sufferers, there are a few simple ways that you can reduce your chance of swelling in the summer heat, lead nutritionist Signe Svanfeldt has told the Express. He said: “Swollen feet and ankles due to hot weather is usually called heat edema, which is fluid ‘trapped’ in tissues which causes the swelling. “Being swollen for a short period of time is likely not to cause any major health implications, but if you experience swelling for a long period of time it can be due to other reasons such as an underlying disease. In this case, it might be worth contacting your health care professional.” Seven tips to avoid trapped fluid and swollen ankles 1. Skip the sunny beer garden and limit your alcohol consumption An ice-cold […]
Apr 01

Quit smoking, increase fibre intake and more: 6 tips for a healthy heart

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Instead of making huge changes, you will be able to improve your heart’s health by making some small changes. Once you have successfully adopted those changes, you won’t find it hard to stick to them A healthy heart is integral to a healthy life. Moderate exercise-like activities such as walking at a moderate or brisk pace, yoga, tennis, basketball, bicycling, dancing, and recreational swimming are beneficial for our heart’s health. Vigorous physical activity helps to reduce the risk of heart failure, but even a high amount of exercise may prove to be harmful. Heart is the pump that provides oxygen and nutrients to the tissues in your body, so taking care of it is essential. But not only exercise, other lifestyle changes are also important. Making heart-smart choices at home, grocery, and at your favourite restaurant helps in reducing the risk of getting heart disease. Instead of making huge changes, you will be able to improve your heart’s health by making some small changes. Once you have successfully adopted those changes, you won’t find it hard to stick to them. Here are some of the changes that you should make for a healthier heart: Don’t take juices and processed fruit […]
Apr 01

3 SUPER BREATHING TECHNIQUEST TO SPEED UP WEIGHT LOSS

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Talk about weight loss, and probably the first thing that comes to mind is crazy diet fads and lots of exercise. However, new studies have now revealed that the ‘breath’ you take too, could have an impact on your weight loss attempts. Simply focusing on your breath and doing it the right way could help speed up your metabolism naturally. Here are 3 beneficial breathing techniques that could help you speed up your weight loss results to a good extent. The Alternate Nostril Breathing This simple breathing technique is thought to be helpful in a lot of scenarios. Firstly, it helps regularize blood pressure levels and brings more oxygen into the body. Furthermore, it also helps calm you down naturally, boosting brain health. Start by sitting down straight with your legs folded, and place your left hand on your left knee. Now place the tip of the right index finger and middle finger of your right hand on the space between the eyebrows and your right thumb on your right nostril. Press down on the thumb and exhale through the left nostril completely. Breathe in deeply through the left nostril itself, release your thumb and press down on the ring […]
Apr 01

Before and after your exercise, here’s what to eat for stamina, weight loss

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If you want to lose weight and gain the benefits of exercise, don’t workout on an empty stomach. Here’s what experts recommend you eat before, during and after your workout. Do you hit the gym regularly and follow a healthy diet? Yet your efforts may go to waste if you don’t eat the right things before and after the workout. “If you are working out, you need to follow a particular diet for optimum weight loss. It should be a balanced diet and will depend on your age and activity level,” says Usha Kiran Sisodia, Head dietician, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital. If you are confused about what to eat before, during and after your workout, we offer you a nutritionist-recommended guide on how to plan it: You can have a healthy drink such as a protein smoothie made with yoghurt or coconut milk with banana and some berries as a pre-workout meal.   Before the workout You must keep a gap of at least 20 minutes to half-an-hour between the meal and the exercise session. “Have simple carbohydrates such as fruits (200gm) or dates (50gm) with some probiotics and 10 soaked and peeled almonds,” says Sisodia. The type of fitness […]
Mar 31

5 Nutrition Myths That You Need To Debunk

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A lot of people will give you advice when it comes to food and nutrition. But not all of these are facts and a majority of them turn out to be myths that you need to debunk at the soonest. So what are some of the nutrition-related myths that you should definitely not pay any attention to? Take a look – • Eating at night will make you fat – one of the greatest myths that a lot of people believe in is that eating at night will make you fat. But the truth is that calories are calories and it doesn’t matter which time to the day you decide to consume it. • Extra protein will automatically build muscles – Just consumption of protein will not build your muscles if you don’t strength train along with it. So along with a regular diet with proper protein content, you need to train to build your muscles. • Cholesterol free foods are healthy for the heart –to avoid heart clogging don’t just look at the labels of the items you purchase. Instead try to eat healthy foods like lentils, legumes, nuts and so on. • Eating fish is the best way […]
Mar 31

Seven tips to help encourage your child to exercise

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Exercising is good for anyone of any age, but it can be crucial in adolescents. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), less than one-quarter of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing other health conditions. One way parents/guardians can help encourage their child to be physically active and to develop healthy living habits is by exercising with their child. National Exercise with Your Child Week takes place Aug. 7 to 13. This week is dedicated to helping encourage parents and guardians to empower their children to be physically active every day. Staying active together and being a role model for a healthy life can help children build confidence while teaching them the importance of physical activity. “Exercising with your child regularly can teach them how fun and exciting physical activity can be,” said John Nielsen, MD, Aspirus Family Physician at the Aspirus Merrill Clinic. “Lifestyle habits that are learned in childhood are much more likely to stay […]
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