Apr 13

Tips To Keep Your Lungs Strong And Healthy

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Healthy Lungs Tips: Here are 8 lifestyle changes that ensure better health of our lungs. The lungs are one of the most integral and vital organs in our bodies. Lungs are known for absorbing oxygen which facilitates numerous functions in our bodies. It is ideal to take good care of our lungs to ensure better health and longevity. There are various ways in which one can alter one’s lifestyle to improve and maintain the good health of their lungs. In this article, we list lifestyle changes and choices that ensure your lungs stay healthy and strong.   8 lifestyle changes to keep your lungs healthy:   1. Avoid air pollution Depending on the day, the outdoor’s air may occasionally be unhealthy to breathe. Understanding how contact with outdoor air pollution impacts your health and effective methods to reduce extended exposure can help you and your family stay healthy. Natural disasters and climate change can both have an immediate effect on lung health.   2. Stop smoking Lung cancer is primarily caused by cigarette smoking among other causes. Breathing can become more challenging due to cigarette smoke’s ability to constrict airways. It results in persistent lung edoema or inflammation, which can […]
Apr 13

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Training Right for Your Body Type

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Take a look around your gym, and you’ll probably see people who are doing the same cardio routines, day after day, without gaining noticeable improvements in their body shape or composition. Maybe you’re one of them. When, every once in a while, someone shows up with an enviously sculpted body, you may wonder: What is she doing differently? The answer is: She’s probably training the right way for her body type — something 70 percent of people are not doing, according to Phil Catudal, a celebrated National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)–certified personal trainer in the Los Angeles area. “Each of us has a genetic and physiological design that determines our body type, or somatotype, and different body types have different responses to certain fitness programs,” says Catudal, a global health coach and the author of Just Your Type: The Ultimate Guide to Eating and Training Right for Your Body Type. (Full disclosure: I wrote the book with him from which the following tips come.) So it could be that you or the men and women you see at the gym are performing the right exercises the right way — but they’re optimal for someone else’s body type, not yours. […]
Apr 13

Need Some Motivation to Make Healthier Choices? Here Are 4 Big Payoffs

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For some, living a healthier lifestyle may mean increasing weekly exercise. For others, improving their sleep habits or nutrition may be the priority. Whether you’re at day one or 100, healthy choices are part of a lifelong journey — not a quick fix. When you exercise regularly, sleep well and make informed eating choices, your body and brain function at their highest capacity. By making smart decisions, you can make the most out of your day-to-day life and reap the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.   1. Healthy Weight Loss or Maintenance Among the primary benefits of a healthy lifestyle is weight loss or maintenance. And while healthy living can help transform your physique, weight loss is beneficial beyond physical appearance. Even moderate weight loss can improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While both exercise and healthy eating can create weight loss, a combination of the two is most effective, according to an October 2012 study published in ​Obesity.​ After 439 overweight women were treated with either diet, exercise or a combination, researchers found that pairing better nutrition with regular workouts promoted the best results.   2. Enhanced Sleep […]
Apr 13

Foods that are going to keep you cool this summer!

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Don’t let the heat get you, beat the scorching heat of the summer months with these amazing foods that will help you to keep calm and cool all throughout. One of the major issues faced by the people during the summer months is dehydration. That can, however, be countered with the help of some lifestyle and dietary changes. So what are some of the cool foods you can consume to keep yourself cool even from the inside? Take a look.  Watermelon – they are filled with high water levels and antioxidants, they are super juicy and an amazing way by which you can keep cool. The plus side is that they are extremely delicious as well.  Coconut water – this one is not only full of highly revitalizing electrolytes but also contains the essential minerals that our body keeps on losing. Want a natural energy drink? Nothing better than coconut water for your health.  Mint – this is one versatile herb this is not only great for regulating your body temperature but will also keep you cool from the inside. The best part is that this one is readily available in the market near you.  Curd […]
Apr 13

Get Your Mind Healthy In 7 Steps

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To live healthy today, look at the past and human evolution. There is a definite link between our physical health and our mental health. As far back as the Greeks, the importance of having a sound mind and sound body were understood and “of Sound Mind and Sound Body” became that credo. So what did the Ancient Greek know that we seem to have forgotten or lost? Let’s take a look back in history and see what we can find, again. For a healthy mind and a healthy body, the following 7 habits have proved to be a valuable tool. • Daily Physical Activity: Every day, find 20 minutes to exercise at least 3 times a week. • Feed Your Curiosity: Curiosity is said to have killed the cat, but it has been discovered by taking a few minutes of your day each day to learn something new, it can only expand your brain. • Nurture Creativity: Every day, find a way for your mind to be challenged with new ideas and new ways to do things. Try to connect ideas that are unrelated to each other. • Human Accord: Create close-knit relationships with others and find a social network […]
Apr 13

Part II: Nutritional Tips for Healthy Living

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To achieve a healthy lifestyle, you will want to engage in more physical activities, eat less and eat better. As your diet can be slowly change over time to get into the habit of healthy eating, it’s one of the easier aspects of healthy living to achieve. With a better nutritionally balanced diet, in no time at all will you be feeling and looking great, which in turn can provide you with the extra encouragement to up your exercise and improve your fitness! The Less Sugar the Better Sugar is in so many common food and drink items out there that it’s no surprise it contributes to so many different health problems. The likes of tooth decay and weight gain are just a few of the issues caused by a high-sugar intake, making it one of the first things you should try to reduce when looking for more nutrition from your food. Soda, candy, chocolate and alcohol are among some of the most common food and drinks with a high-sugar content, and they can be pretty hard to give up. For drinking, try to swap water for soda and alcohol whenever you can, and you will notice your health benefiting […]
Apr 13

ARE HOME FITNESS WORKOUTS AS EFFECTIVE AS GYM WORKOUTS?

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Making it to the gym every time is just not realistic these days, considering the number of different tasks we cram into an average day and the unforeseen events which do occur that require us to adjust our scheduled activities. However, not being able to make it to the gym occasionally should not bring about a break in your workout routine as you may want to consider doing home fitness workouts instead. Most people do not do fitness workouts from home because they do not believe in its effectiveness but the truth is that home fitness workouts which are done regularly and with sufficient intensity can be very effective. Given the varying goals for exercising, home fitness workouts may not be ideal for everyone but it does offer the occasional break from the regular routine even for the most dedicated gym enthusiast. While there is some doubt as to how effective home fitness workouts are compared to regular gym time, the truth is that you can see very good result from working out at home depending on what your goals are. What is important is to ensure that your home fitness routines are balanced and include exercises that deal with […]
Apr 13

8 SUPERFOODS THAT IMPROVE IMMUNITY

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The immune system of the body is concerned with probably the most important task ever- resisting the attack of several thousands of potentially dangerous agents that could affect the body. It takes no brain surgeon to figure out that the maintenance of this system is extremely essential, and it isn’t a lot of work. Keep reading to know more about the 8 best superfoods that boost immunity. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of vitamin A and several other important nutrients needed by the body. The vitamin A content of this vegetable is what makes it one of the best immune boosting foods out there- it strengthens the natural barrier of the body and protects it from the attack of germs and bacteria. Garlic Apart from adding flavor to your foods, garlic also contains an important ingredient known as allicin which has antibacterial activity. This active compound is what helps garlic fight against a wide range of infectious conditions. Just a clove of raw crushed garlic a day could boost immunity dramatically. Blueberries Blueberries are another superfood that pack in an immune-boosting punch. They are rich in fiber, low in calories and turn out to be […]
Apr 12

Should You Work Out When You’re Sore?

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Fitness pros weigh in on whether working out when you’re sore is a good or bad thing — plus, what you can do to recover.   Feeling very sore after a workout can seem like a badge of honor; it’s a reminder that you got up in the morning to make time to exercise, and that you really pushed yourself. But if you’re still feeling the burn the next day, should you work out while sore anyway? While some soreness after a new or intense workout is totally natural, a “no pain, no gain” mindset can have serious consequences if you ignore signs that your body needs a rest. Yes, the work you do in the gym is important, but it’s just as crucial to give your body sufficient time to recover in between workouts, according to Kirk Campbell, M.D., a sports medicine surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. While you may be tempted to power through, there’s great danger in not allowing ample time for your muscles to rest, explains Leesa Galatz, M.D., chair of the orthopedic department at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Since the soreness you’re experiencing is […]
Apr 12

5 Diet And Lifestyle Tips That Can Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

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Obesity, type-2 diabetes and excess alcohol intake are three common causes of a fatty liver. Here’s what you can do to fix it.   Fatty liver is a condition when there is an excess amount of fat present in the liver. If left uncontrolled, fatty liver can get worse with time and lead to permanent liver damage. Obesity, type-2 diabetes and excess alcohol intake are three common causes of a fatty liver. Besides these, there are many other factors that can lead to fatty liver. However, fatty liver can be reversed before it turns into something serious. A few modifications in diet and lifestyle along with the help of medical assistance can help in the reversal of fatty liver. Let’s take a look at these.   How to reverse fatty liver Dr. Anukalp Prakash, Lead Consultant at CK Birla Hospital said, “A faulty lifestyle is a common reason behind liver diseases these days. Other causes include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, uncontrolled diabetes, too much consumption of fat and more. Other than these, too much consumption of alcohol is a big culprit which can even lead to liver injury and even liver failure.”   1. Focus on diet and lifestyle “One should […]
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