Feb 26

6 Foods You Should Be Eating Every Day for Better Brain Health, According to a Dietitian

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The brain is a very important organ. It’s the control center of your body and allows you to move, think, feel, breathe and more. Because the brain has such a big job, it’s imperative that we provide it with an abundance of fuel and nutrients to help it function properly and stay healthy. The foods we eat play a huge role in the structure and health of our brains. Research shows that foods rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavanols, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids can help protect your brain. They can help to improve memory, concentration and overall brain health. Additionally, research has shown that following the MIND diet, a mashup of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet that promotes eating specific brain-healthy foods, can help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Many of the foods we’ve included here are also on the MIND diet’s list of best brain foods. Here are six things you should be eating for better brain health.   6 Foods to Eat Every Day for Better Brain Health 1. Leafy Greens Leafy greens, such as kale and spinach, are packed with nutrients, including vitamin K, beta carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), folate and […]
Feb 26

Tips to treat poor immunity with the help of Yoga and natural way of living

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Though the human body has the ability to repair and maintain the immunity, our immunity can get compromised with a sedentary lifestyle. Here are some tips by health experts to treat poor immunity with the help of Yoga and natural way of living Our immune system is versatile but it’s also complex and when the human body is exposed to a new virus, like the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which it’s never seen before, the immune system gets activated and the first and the most rapid response is the production of antibodies. However, a weak immune system has susceptibility to infection and a person with poor immunity may get infections more frequently than most other people. In order to not end up with illnesses that might be more severe or harder to treat, we got a few health experts on board to share some tips on how to treat poor immunity with the help of Yoga and natural way of living. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Ayurveda expert Vaidya Shakuntala Devi shared, “Poor immunity can be bettered by doing Yoga regularly. There is a concept called ‘pran vayu’ in yoga which refers to the energy that the body receives inward. It […]
Feb 23

Which Is More Important? Your Car Or Your Health?

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A new found love was discovered when the Ford Model T when into mass production, between people and their cars. We make sure they get washed regularly and we get the oil changed, the tires rotated and the brakes replaced at the slightest indication of a squeak or squeal. In fact, in 2011 the results from a study said that 40% of the men surveyed were more apt to take care of a problem with their car before any health issue they may have. For example, answer these 2 questions: 1). Do you have a trusted doctor? 2). Do you have a trusted mechanic? If you answered yes to question number 2, you probably care more about the condition of your car more than you do your own health. And you probably took more time picking out your car than you do a doctor. Do you even know what to look for when choosing a doctor? Many insurance plans have limited selections of PCP (primary care providers) but you can still shop them. Some things you need to look at when choosing a doctor are: • How did you relate to the office staff? Were they friendly? Were they helpful? […]
Feb 23

Weight loss tips: How to naturally lose weight in 7 days

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One problem that almost all of us are struggling with is weight loss. Are you also struggling with weight loss but seeing no results? Fret no more, here are a few tried and tested tips that will kickstart the process of weight loss in just 7 days. If there is one thing in common between you and the rest of the world, it is undoubtedly the need to lose weight. From trying to fit into those skinny old jeans to gearing up for the upcoming wedding season, weight loss is a battle we are all fighting. Are you struggling with weight loss too? What if we tell you that here are a few tiny changes that you can make to your daily routine and will see a change in just seven days? From adding more minerals to your diet to going for a slow-paced walk, here are a few simple lifestyle changes that will help you see a difference in just 7 days.   Walk It is probably one of the most underrated things in the world, but going for a walk under the sun has more benefits than one. You need to step out every morning between 7:00 AM […]
Feb 22

Part I: Nutritional Tips for Healthy Living

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Anyone who is looking forward to achieving a healthy lifestyle needs to think about changing two things in his or her life – diet and fitness. While you can do one without the other and still be perfectly healthy, it’s always ideal to find a balance between the two, which is why knowing what is nutritional for your diet is important. Dieting can be incredibly hard, especially for those with poor eating habits, so taking small steps in the beginning is worth doing to ease you into a healthier lifestyle. Don’t focus on losing weight through a diet; instead pay attention to how a better diet can leave you feeling healthier. The healthier you feel, the more willing you will be to further improve your diet and fitness. Take a look at some nutritional tips to help transition into a healthy lifestyle: Vegetables Are Your Best Friend So you’re not a fan of vegetables. That’s not a problem, as there are that many out there you can be sure to find something to your tastes! Steaming your vegetables can also ensure you get your maximum nutritional value from them. Vegetables are packed full of goodness, that you literally cannot eat […]
Feb 19

5 tips to fall asleep in no time

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It is vitally important to get enough sleep. It enhances your mood and promotes healthy bodily and mental functioning. Falling asleep comes naturally to some people. But a lot of people have a terrible time getting to sleep and staying asleep all night. Your body and brain, as well as your learning, memory, mood, and other biological processes, might suffer from a lack of sleep. Your health, happiness, and cognitive function all benefit from getting restful sleep. Several diseases and disorders are more likely to develop in people who don’t get enough good sleep regularly. Sometimes the importance of getting enough sleep is not recognized in contemporary life. For one to keep their health and well-being at their highest level, they must get adequate sleep. For their health, getting enough sleep is just as important as working out frequently and eating a healthy diet.   5 tips to fall asleep in no time: 1. Workout regularly It’s common knowledge that exercise is advantageous for sound sleep. By enhancing the brain’s generation of serotonin and lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol, exercise can lengthen and improve the quality of sleep. To avoid overdoing it, it’s crucial to keep up a […]
Feb 18

Health expert shares tips and fitness benefits of pre-workout meal

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Whether it is to build muscle, lose weight, maintain body mass or stay motivated and feel lively throughout the day, pre-workout meals always help to fuel your activity and give your body what it needs to perform at its peak. Here are some tips and benefits Health enthusiasts always have a fitness destination in mind and to help your body recover after a high-intensity workout, the right combination of nutrients provided by your pre-workout food comes handy. Whether it is to build muscle, lose weight, maintain body mass, or stay motivated and feel lively throughout the day, pre-workout meals always help as the purpose of a pre-workout meal is to fuel your activity and give your body what it needs to perform at its peak. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Rohit Mohan Pugalia, Co-Founder of The Rooted Co, shared, “Optimal nutrition intake helps maximise performance. Not only that but it also minimises the risk of muscle damage. Fuelling your body with the right mix of nutrients provides you the energy you need to keep you going throughout your session. When there is too much glucose in the body, it gets stored as glycogen in the muscles or liver.” Pointing […]
Feb 17

The Positives and Negatives of Antibiotics

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With the term ‘antibiotic resistance’ floating around and the nefarious activities of some of the antibiotic manufacturers, it becomes rather difficult to make a choice: get an antibiotic or go for an other type of treatment. Truth be told, just like any other method of treatment, antibiotics have their own fair share of pros and cons, both of which we aim to discuss and convey right here. So without any further ado, let’s just dig in: Pros: 1. Effective: Antibiotics were considered miracle drugs for a reason. When invented for the first time in the 1940s, they nearly eliminated and treated everyone suffering from pneumonia within a short interval of time. 2. Availability: Since they are so effective, it becomes obvious that their availability is widespread as well, you can find them in almost any pharmacy near you. 3. Easy to Administer: Antibiotics can be easily consumed and administered in the body to do its work. Most can be taken orally, but some require the use of an injection to be released in the blood stream. 4. Cost: With all this goodness, companies have managed to keep the cost of these medicines quite affordable and low, making it even procurable […]
Feb 17

12 Unhealthy Habits That Drain Your Mental Health & You Must Stop Now

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Are you exhausted even on your free days? Is your mind perpetually tired? Do you prioritize your mental health enough? By asking about prioritizing mental health, I mean, does your day-to-day behavior project that you care about your mental health? Sometimes it is not the world, but we are the ones who drain our own mental health. Perhaps, because of the amount of toxicity we absorb on an everyday basis, or maybe because we are trapped in the loop of our unhealthy habits. If you’re wondering how is this possible, here is the list of 12 unhealthy habits that drain your mental health. Stating the obvious but if you are doing this to yourself, please stop now for your own good.   1. If you are overusing social media and your smartphones How many times have you and your smartphone been in different rooms? The truth is that we hardly ever keep our smartphones away from us. We carry our cellphones everywhere. Some of us even carry them to the loo. Some even have the habit of unlocking and locking the phone every few minutes. Our dependency on our mobile phones is scary. And if I speak of social media, […]
Feb 15

Have Your Food the Right Way

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It is not just important to have the right kind of food. You should also endeavor to prepare and have it the right way so you get all the benefits. Some individuals may get all the healthy foods available then prepare it the wrong way and lose out on the goodness these foods contain. Learning how to prepare food the right way, how to prepare meals and divide them up is important so you end up enjoying the benefits and nutrition of healthy foods. Here are a couple of pointers. Wash fresh foods thoroughly before preparation Whenever you bring food home from the grocery store, you will need to wash it correctly to get rid of all contaminants. Food may contain pesticide remnants, dirt, dust and other contaminants that may be harmful to your health. Wash food, especially fruits and vegetables with cold running water and if possible a piece of cloth used specifically to wash vegetables. Store food the right away Eat your fresh produce right away or else store is in the fridge. Fresh food is at its best and needs to be consumed before it begins to degrade. If it is not stored properly, then it will […]
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