Apr 08

3 ways to change your mindset for success and happiness

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The past few years have been a whirlwind—and it’s not over yet. Not only are we now officially in year three of the pandemic, but we are witnessing troubling global events unfold in front of our eyes. While everyone is unique in how they manage through these difficult times, there are ways we can try to cope with seemingly endless trauma. Though that might seem like an insurmountable task, you’d be surprised at the power of our own inner voices to battle negativity. Positive psychology can do wonders in helping us conquer our goals, alleviate negative thoughts and see our surroundings as potential boons rather than mood deflators. This is especially important as work and life become increasingly intertwined causing mental health issues to pervade into every aspect of our days. As Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, I’ve included some of my best tips on how to approach changing our mindset at home and work.   Approach Goals in a Different Way Research suggests that it takes around two months to form a habit. While this may seem like a long time to stay consistent, there are small tips and tricks that we can use to remain on track. Building […]
Apr 08

How to Make Exercise a Habit: Actionable Tips

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Making exercise a habit is an excellent idea. Regular physical activity offers multiple benefits to our health, including: Improving circulation Promoting brain health and improving cognitive function Facilitating weight management Reducing the risk of heart disease Strengthening bones and muscles Improving sleep quality Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression   Depending on your type of exercise, it can be beneficial to exercise a little regularly rather than for hours in one go. Moreover, doing small amounts frequently is a great way to build a habit, which can help you keep your commitment when the going gets tough. Here is what you should know to develop a healthy, lifelong exercise habit.   1. Set SMART goals A SMART goal is: Specific Measurable Actionable Realistic Time-Bound   Getting healthier by running more is a dream. Like a dream, it can feel powerful and inspiring at first, but chances are that you will gradually lose focus. On the contrary, losing 5 pounds in June by running 30 mins three times a week is a clear, doable goal. It has a time limit and a way of knowing whether you have achieved the goal, which makes it more likely to happen.   2. Exercise […]
Apr 08

5 Tips That May Help You Grow Taller Even After 18

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Who doesn’t aspire to have a good height? Like many other physical attributes, height is also hugely impacted by our genetic composition. It is popularly believed that one stops growing soon after hitting 18 or puberty. However, contrary to popular belief it is also said that nutrition and workout play a key role in making a bit of change in your height in your adult years. Let’s walk you through the tips:   Follow a balanced diet According to TOI, a balanced diet, which is rich in vitamins and minerals, can turn your dreams of being taller into reality. Adding fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products to your daily diet will be able to make a difference. Calcium and Vitamin D strengthens the bones.   Daily Exercise In the hustle and bustle of daily life, one pays less attention to outdoor games. Therefore, encourage yourself to play sports or indulge in outdoor activities as much as possible. Do exercise under the supervision of a trained trainer. This will strengthen the bones and muscles.   Correct Posture If you keep bending your waist and neck, then the length of 3 to 4 inches is reduced in the […]
Apr 08

Mental health is as important as physical health

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Many people view health only in the physical sense, but with growing awareness, it’s crucial to also view it as a combination of physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, because every aspect contributes to your overall health. It is extremely important to understand that mind and body are not separate. What affects one, affects the other. For example, many people are affected by cardiac issues, thyroid, and various other hormonal disorders due to stress and various other social pressures they are going through despite having healthy eating habits and regularly working out. Vijay Thakkar,fitness entrepreneur and functional medicine coach, explains, “Stress increases the production of cortisol hormone in large amounts, which inhibits the production of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) and ultimately results in hypothyroidism. On the other hand, stress can aggravate thyroid symptoms leading to more hair fall, weight gain, and other hormonal diseases such as insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, PCOS, etc. A study conducted in Sweden in 2018 showed that subjects experiencing stress-related issues were 30% more likely to develop an autoimmune disorder like Grave’s disease, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, etc.” Thus, there are arguments that stress and depression can both result in several […]
Apr 08

Six tips to nourish your mind, body, and soul

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Do you want to nourish your body, mind, and soul but wonder how you can do so? Keep reading to find the best tips that might help you promote overall well-being. Nowadays, it is incredibly normal for people to lead stressful and hectic lives. The lives of people have become so fast. They are always in a rush to do too many things – juggling jobs, families, side hustles, social lives, exercises, and more which leaves them exhausted. If any of these tasks don’t work out the way they want them to, it leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness. Given the current situation, it is becoming more and more imperative to nourish yourself to face life’s challenges. Do you want to nourish your body, mind, and soul but wonder how you can do so? Keep reading to find the best tips that might help you promote overall well-being.   What are the ways to nourish your mind, body, and soul? While most people tend to adopt major lifestyle changes to get healthy, sometimes looking for holistic harmony in your well-being may be a reasonable place to start. To make the process easier, here are six different ways in which you can […]
Apr 08

Travel to Inspiring Destinations for Your Workouts

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It is important to work out regularly in order to stay fit and healthy, to avoid lifestyle diseases such as high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes among others. These are good exercises to condition the body, keep the systems working and maintain general body health. Your mind is important too, and it needs some conditioning from time to time. This is important because a build-up of stress, worry and overload can be really harmful. When you are stressed, your body’s immunity goes down, your ability to analyze, reason and think is lowered and your performance weakens so here is how to avoid that. Do simple but regular exercises You need to get your body used to some form of physical workout regularly. Try to work out at least 3 times a week for about 30 minutes each session. Your workout regimen does not have to be that thorough. You can go for walks, play ball with your kids, jog in the park or even work out at home. When your body gets used to exercises, it will develop strong muscles, keep you fit and healthy and produce more white cells to battle infections. Take your workouts to inspirational locations […]
Apr 08

10 Tips For Getting Healthy from Sound Body & Mind

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1. Eat Real Food Generally speaking, if it comes in a box or a bag, try to avoid it. Vegetables come in a bag sometimes, that’s obviously OK. Just focus on eating more one-ingredient foods, along with reducing intake of things that require a long list of additives­. Too many packaged foods can increase intestinal permeability (also called “leaky gut”) which kicks off a chain reaction of inflammation.   2. Move your body  The body is made for moving, so first and foremost work on sitting less. Around 80% of adults fail to meet the minimum daily recommendation for exercise! Most adults should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity (such as brisk walking or even gardening) or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. Ideally try a combination of both, such as alternating days of cardio with exercise focusing on flexibility, building strength, or enhancing endurance. Here are some workout options:   3. Drink Lots of Water Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, and by going to the bathroom. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by drinking lots of water and eating hydrating foods. Follow the “8×8 rule”, […]
Apr 08

5 Ways To Keep Your Body And Mind Fit

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Most of the goal-oriented and hardworking people are overly stressed around the world. It is due to the reason that they do not invest in keeping their mind healthy and body fit. Just with the little change in lifestyle and some more hard work, you can keep yourself stronger and more relaxed. Below are 5 ways to keep your body and mind fit. Because the sound mind is the way to sound body!   A Relaxed Body: If your body is relaxed and well taken care of, your mind won’t be in strain too. Whenever you are working, every hour or so, take a break and walk around. Stretch yourself, have a glass of water and some healthy snack to eat. Furthermore, your posture while at work is extremely significant. Sit straight, put your feet flat on the floor, and keep your neck and head in alignment. Don’t let your posture go astray. If you want to soothe your aching body, you can have the best massage chair to go home to.   Keep Your Work to Your Workplace: We all want to work hard and make something out of our life. But, bringing shitloads of work home won’t help. […]
Apr 07

12 ways to keep your brain young

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Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function.   1. Get mental stimulation Through research with mice and humans, scientists have found that brainy activities stimulate new connections between nerve cells and may even help the brain generate new cells, developing neurological “plasticity” and building up a functional reserve that provides a hedge against future cell loss. Any mentally stimulating activity should help to build up your brain. Read, take courses, try “mental gymnastics,” such as word puzzles or math problems Experiment with things that require manual dexterity as well as mental effort, such as drawing, painting, and other crafts.   2. Get physical exercise Research shows that using your muscles also helps your mind. Animals who exercise regularly increase the number of tiny blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to the region of the brain that is responsible for thought. Exercise also spurs the development of new nerve cells and increases the connections between brain cells (synapses). This results in brains that are more efficient, […]
Apr 07

Why 7,000 steps a day is the new 10,000 steps a day

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Many of us have smartwatches or apps on our phones that count the number of steps we do. Usually, we aim to reach at least 10,000 steps a day, which we are often reminded is the target to help improve our health. This target is an arbitrary number that seems to have come from a Japanese marketing campaign for a pedometer. However, it is now included in daily activity targets by popular smartwatches, such as Fitbit. When trying to get more active, it can often be demoralising when you look at your step count and realise you haven’t reached that goal of 10,000 steps. In fact, it can even be demotivating, especially in times where many of us are still working from home and only manage to walk from our makeshift offices to the kitchen to get our (usually) unhealthy snack. The good news for everyone is that the evidence is building to suggest that doing less than 10,000 steps is still good for your health. The most recent large study, led by the University of Massachusetts, followed over 2,000 middle-aged adults from different ethnic backgrounds over a period of 11 years. The researchers found that those taking at least […]
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