Apr 05

7 MINDFULNESS MEDIATION EXERCISE TO TRY NOW!

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Exercise is one of the crucial elements of daily life, and lacking out on this simple practice everyday can put you at risk of several health disorders. But exercise isn’t just for your body- your mind needs to be exercised too, and putting effort into it can actually help you stay away from psychological and mental disorders to a great extent. Discover 7 effective mindfulness meditation exercises that can be done in a jiffy- literally less than 5 minutes each, and practicing them often will help you stay more focused, positive and healthy. The Body Scan Its easy to get tired when you’re stuck in the 9 to 5 work schedule, but simply doing a quick mindfulness body scan every night before sleeping, or during your office break can help you get more energized. Scan your body from top to toe and notice any sensations of discomfort or tension, and attempt to soften and ease them. A Bite of Mindfulness Mindfulness eating is thought to hold the maximum benefits when practiced regularly- in fact, it could also help you lose weight. So the next time you sit down to eat, place that cellphone away and pay full attention to your […]
Apr 04

Top 20 tips to increase stamina

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We all love to be energetic. We have our favourite athletes and sportsmen whose energy we can’t help but marvel at. We get tired merely by climbing two floors and for them, even twenty would be a cake walk. Whenever one mentions the word ‘stamina’, what comes to our mind is physical strength. We do not associate the word to mental exertion. However, mental stamina is as important as your physical stamina. The mental aspect of enduring exertion is referred to as endurance. Endurance and stamina are two sides of the same coin and cannot go without each other. Now, you often wonder how to increase stamina by natural means? There are steroids and supplements available but they aren’t the way a lot of people prefer going about increasing stamina. The best part is that you need not go that way at all. There are natural means which are a combination of diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications that can increase your stamina the natural way. Here we are listing the top 20 ways to do so.   Remember to take things slow Increasing stamina is not a process that can happen on spur of moment. You have to be patient […]
Apr 04

8 Healthy Foods to Eat After A Workout

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What you eat after your workout can be just as important as what you eat before it. The foods you choose to eat after exercising can help your body recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and improve your overall performance. In this article, we will discuss eight of the best foods to eat after working out to help your body recover and replenish its energy stores. #1 Protein-rich food: Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth, making it a crucial nutrient to consume after working out. Aim to consume around 20-30 grams of protein within 30 minutes after exercising. Good sources of protein include chicken, fish, lean meats, eggs, and plant-based sources such as beans and tofu. #2 Salmon: Salmon is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and support heart health. It also contains vitamin D, which is important for bone health and immune function. Add Salmon to the foods you eat after a workout for extra health benefits. #3 Hummus: Hummus is made from chickpeas, which are a great source of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. It also contains healthy fats from olive oil and tahini, which can help reduce inflammation and […]
Apr 04

Don’t Let the Holidays Ruin Your Health: Follow These Tips

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The holidays are a time for celebration and joy, but they can also be a time of stress and anxiety. With all the extra food and festivities, it can be tough to stick to your health routine. But don’t let the holidays ruin your health! There are plenty of things you can do to take care of yourself this season. In this article, we will discuss some tips for staying healthy during the holidays. Follow these tips and you’ll be feeling your best in no time!   8 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun. But they can also be a time of stress and bad habits. With seasonal stressors like end-of-year work deadlines, gift shopping and hosting potentially weighing on you. “The truth is, people do tend to abandon healthy habits during the winter,” says Dr. Beth Frates, clinical assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are plenty of things you can do to stay on track with your health goals during the holiday season. Here are 8 tips: 1. Change your focus. Put the focus […]
Apr 04

Tips to prevent back pain and maintain spinal health

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In certain rare cases, back pain can also be caused by a tumour. Therefore, on this world spine day, we share a few tips that can help you maintain spinal health and can prevent back pain.   Back pain today and especially lower back pain have become a chronic ailment in India. The disease is no longer limited to the elderly but is also increasing among the youth. Long working hours along with a sedentary lifestyle is putting too much strain on our spinal discs and back muscles and has highlighted the need for us to take steps and prevent any long-term complications. Several reasons like sports injuries, excessive stress over flexible joints and congenital spinal problems can cause chronic back pain among children and teenagers. Additionally, substance abuse too can cause adolescents to experience back pain. According to several recent studies, it has been found that adolescents who smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol and are suffering from mental health conditions like depression and anxiety are likely to suffer from back pain more frequently. For instance, 14-15-year-olds who consume alcohol and smoke tobacco experience back pain more than once a week than those who rarely or never had pain. This combination […]
Apr 04

Here’s how employers can cater to employees’ physical, mental and emotional well-being

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Employers need to follow these simple yet effective practices to extensively work towards employees’ mental, physical and financial health, minimize burnout, boost productivity, support learning and support employee well-being.   Modern-day enterprises keep people at the centre and prioritize mental health by persistently striving towards improving work-life balance, encouraging well-being and promoting positive work culture. This is contrary to the pre-Covid times when mental health was side-lined for years and was deprived of the care it deserved due to social norms and stigmas. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Kersi Chavda, Consultant Psychiatry at PD Hinduja Hospital and MRC at Mahim, shared, “Today it is believed that a person owes it to himself to actualise his potential and this would include getting to be the best he can be intellectually, physically, mentally, physically and socially. Often there is a diffidence to push oneself out and get what one needs to attain this goal.” He added, “There is also the feeling of being selfish if one puts one’s needs in the forefront. This is where wellness programs that are holistic in nature come in. There is a generalised attempt of working in these different aspects all together, so as to […]
Apr 04

Need Healthy Breakfast Ideas? Refer To This List

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If you are looking for breakfast plans that are healthy and make you ready for a long day at work, take a look at this list. There’s a reason why they say that one must have breakfast like a king. One of the most important points to remain healthy includes waking up early and gorging on a delicious and healthy breakfast. You may compromise with dinner or have light meals during the day, but you must never skip breakfast. Many people have different ideas about breakfast since every household follows a certain way of eating food. If you are looking for good breakfast ideas that will give you a boost of energy, nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee shares an interesting list. She mentions in the caption, “The right breakfast can do both – meet your nutritional needs and keep your energy levels high. A typical healthy breakfast consists of a variety of foods — whole grains, low-fat protein or dairy sources, and fruit”. She also suggests avoiding high-fat foods like fried ganthia, chaklis, fried dosa, stuffed parathas, puri bhaji, batata vadas, medu vadas for your breakfast as they take longer to digest. And the longer it takes for digestion of any food, […]
Apr 04

9 Natural Remedies to Help Treat Anxiety Without Medication

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If you’ve been experiencing chronic anxiety, you’re not alone. According to the American Psychiatric Association, roughly 30% of people experience anxiety disorders. This more recent estimate is significantly higher than the 19% reported in the early 2000s by the US National Institute for Mental Health. Anxiety disorders can interfere with daily life and can become debilitating in severe cases if left untreated. Thankfully, anxiety is treatable, and there is a wide array of treatment options. Medications and therapy are two of the most common treatments, but there are also natural anxiety remedies. In some situations, approaches like exercise, meditation and other natural remedies for anxiety may be able to address your symptoms.   What is anxiety? Anxiety — in small doses — is a normal part of human life. However, it can become a serious problem when it becomes too frequent, intense or disconnected from reality. Healthy anxiety levels can help warn us about potential threats and increase our reaction speeds. But with an anxiety disorder, people may feel overwhelming worry or fear about otherwise mundane matters. In these situations, the brain can become unable to function normally. Some of the more prevalent types of anxiety disorders are listed below. […]
Apr 04

Healthy Lifestyle Tips From The World’s Longest Living People

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Want to stretch out your life? These are the necessary changes to make. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to order a bottle of longevity direct from Amazon? You know—a magical elixir you could drink up each night in a shot glass, and each swig would assure a long, healthy life. Okay, it’s fun to dream. Although there’s no fountain of youth-type potion that can be ordered, there are many secret lifestyle habits you can learn from the world’s longest living people, so listen up. Life expectancy of Americans is now 76.6 years old, according to a 2021 study. That age has decreased since 2019, at which point an average life was 78.86 years of age. That’s not a very impressive lifespan when you consider that one woman in France, Jeanne Louise Calment, was recorded as having lived to the incredible age of 122. Calment lived 43.14 years longer than most Americans, which is quite a big difference. Blowing out 122 candles is not a common occurrence, and Calment was actually the oldest person in the entire world, making her the only individual on record to kick up her heels and celebrate more than 120 years on planet earth. […]
Apr 04

Fitness Tips for Seniors: Why and How?

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Before letting you know about the fitness tips for seniors, generally in our society the members of old aged group are expected to be relatively inactive for considerable periods of time. It is a usual belief that old aged people are weaker than the young ones. That is because, as we age, we are usually diagnosed with certain health issues like metabolism issues, digestive tract issues, heart related diseases, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, physical problems such limited motion, joint pains and infections due to weak immunity. But, the fact is age is just a number and it is possible indeed for any person to stay fit, healthy and strong regardless of their age from young to old. And that can only happen naturally with a regular healthy and active lifestyle with complete focus on fitness.   Here are some benefits of staying fit in old age which are worth having: However, if you have never exercised at all before and have some severe medical conditions, we advise you to consult your doctor first and choose your regime wisely.   Fitness tips for seniors When it comes to fitness, we usually need to take care of three factors: workout, nutrition and overall lifestyle. […]
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