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Choosing a Running Route 14 y
Fitness can be really uncomplicated, not all ways to being fit are via a payment plans and celebrity endorsements. So when people choose to go running or walking it's probably a wise choice because you're not procrastinating on what needs to be done; namely getting fit! This is the one exercise one can do all year around. The one thing to consider before getting on this wagon to fitness is "Routing"!
Fitness can be really uncomplicated, not all ways to being fit are via a payment plans and celebrity endorsements. So when people choose to go running or walking it’s probably a wise choice because you’re not procrastinating on what needs to be done; namely getting fit! This is the one exercise one can do all year around. The one thing to consider before getting on this wagon to fitness is ”Routing”! It’s not just one of the things to consider but is in fact the biggest facet of running some would think.
Running Route:
There are various roads to consider while choosing a route to ... read more The right diet for healthy hair & skin 14 y
Hair and skin are the two components of our physical being which reflect our health. Dry lusterless hair, dull sallow skin, and broken chipped nails are a sure indicator of deterioration of health which we do not need a doctor to diagnose.
Hair and skin are the two components of our physical being which reflect our health. Dry lusterless hair, dull sallow skin, and broken chipped nails are a sure indicator of deterioration of health which we do not need a doctor to diagnose. Many people wonder why despite eating a lot they do not look healthy ! There are many reasons why some people may have problems with the skin and hair some of these may be :
Too much processed food in the diet, besides being low in nutritional value, is also acidic and may lead to dandruff and hair fall.
Not enough raw salads in the diet d ... read more Tea-A Healthy Drink 14 y
The story of tea begins over four and a half thousand years ago. According to Chinese mythology, the Emperor, Shen Nung, scholar and herbalist, was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water. A leaf from the tree above dropped into the water and he decided to try the concoction.
The story of tea begins over four and a half thousand years ago. According to Chinese mythology, the Emperor, Shen Nung, scholar and herbalist, was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water. A leaf from the tree above dropped into the water and he decided to try the concoction. The pleasant aroma and refreshing taste enchanted him and soon everyone in the realm was drinking tea. Tea soon became renowned for its properties as a healthy, refreshing drink. Its soothing, healing and invigorating effects have been appreciated throughout the world for hundreds of years. Tea ... read more Physical Fitness:A Way Of Life 14 y
Men used to be hunters and food gatherers. During early times of man's existence, and before there was civil society, man used to go for hours, even days, in search of food. Back then, he had to walk very long distances for long periods of time, even days, just to track that game, or dig that root crop or gather that fruit, berry or honey. His lifestyle worked both ways for him.
Men used to be hunters and food gatherers. During early times of man’s existence, and before there was civil society, man used to go for hours, even days, in search of food. Back then, he had to walk very long distances for long periods of time, even days, just to track that game, or dig that root crop or gather that fruit, berry or honey. His lifestyle worked both ways for him. He had to be physically fit to do it, and by doing so he became physically fit even further. Then, physical fitness was a way of life. In these modern times with so many choices, it is not the case anymore.
The ... read more Weight Loss and Regain 14 y
Losing weight is not an easy task; this much is a proven fact. But what's tougher than losing weight is keeping it off. In fact before anyone has a chance to realize the weight is coming on again, its all back on! Naturally there are reasons behind such a back and forth of weight gain, loss and gain once more
Losing weight is not an easy task; this much is a proven fact. But what’s tougher than losing weight is keeping it off. In fact before anyone has a chance to realize the weight is coming on again, its all back on! Naturally there are reasons behind such a back and forth of weight gain, loss and gain once more.
When you relent to certain methods of weight loss, it ends up being a temporary effect. These are a few of those methods commonly practiced:
Crash Dieting: Diets that mostly concentrate on liquids intake can help lose fat plus some body fluids associated with fat that is if ... read more Controlling your cholesterol levels 14 y
High cholesterol is a major problem amongst a lot of people. There are various reasons that lead to one having cholesterol problems but one of them is food. Now this is the one thing we can control. Eating certain foods can and does indeed lead to high cholesterol. It is important to find a healthy and balanced diet and not necessary to eat boiled and bland food for the rest of ones life.
High cholesterol is a major problem amongst a lot of people. There are various reasons that lead to one having cholesterol problems but one of them is food. Now this is the one thing we can control. Eating certain foods can and does indeed lead to high cholesterol. It is important to find a healthy and balanced diet and not necessary to eat boiled and bland food for the rest of ones life. A wise move to keep the cholesterol in check would be to get your blood’s lipid profile checked in regular intervals.
There are a few do’s and don’ts that can be followed to keep the cholesterol in c ... read more Running Towards Fitness 14 y
Who's to decide what the best form of exercise is? At the end of the day it's about making the right choice for you, taking into consideration a few points and then picking an option. Never the less "Running" as it is, seems to be a popular choice.
Who’s to decide what the best form of exercise is? At the end of the day it’s about making the right choice for you, taking into consideration a few points and then picking an option. Never the less ”Running” as it is, seems to be a popular choice.
Let’s address why we should make running the exercise to do and what we need to get kick started on this fabulous preference...
Five Reasons to Run:
Health benefits: There is conclusive proof that running improves your health, for instance it is an excellent way to strengthen the heart and ensure there is efficient blood and ... read more How to use Health Advice Effectively? 14 y
There is no dearth of unsolicited advice, regarding health issues today. Anyone with even a little knowledge on the subject is willing to tell you how to diet, how to exercise etc. It's okay to listen and read up on all that's out there but it's also important to be armed with some general know-how so as to follow the right advice
There is no dearth of unsolicited advice, regarding health issues today. Anyone with even a little knowledge on the subject is willing to tell you how to diet, how to exercise etc. It’s okay to listen and read up on all that’s out there but it’s also important to be armed with some general know-how so as to follow the right advice.
Keeping in mind a few of these basics, you could determine for yourselves - what will work and is good.
It is very important to pay attention to your own body’s signals. Our bodies give us enough indication as to how we are feeling. For instance, when ... read more Foods to Aid Sleep 14 y
Who would have thought that a thing like resting (sleep) would be hard to come by? Given that sleeping is relaxing and rejuvenating, why then is sleep prone to being a disorder?
Who would have thought that a thing like resting (sleep) would be hard to come by? Given that sleeping is relaxing and rejuvenating, why then is sleep prone to being a disorder? It’s true that insufficient or disturbed sleep can have detrimental affects on the functioning of the brain, which besides affecting one’s alertness can also affect memory.
Ayurveda, which is a traditional medicine practice and a native to India, says ”The people or constitutions who are most vulnerable to having a sleep disorder are the Vata people”. Now by that we mean people, who have all or either of these ... read more Sins of Sugar 15 y
The sugar buzz is incomparable... Be it in a chocolate, a cup of tea, desserts or even just in its natural form. Many people are self confessed sugar addicts and can't do without sugar in their lives. The questions one needs to ask are, "just how addictive is sugar"? Whether we are talking of something sweet after every meal or sugar in any form, what happens if we stop that sugar intake? How much is too much and essentially where does one draw the line before we attach the term addict to them.
The sugar buzz is incomparable... Be it in a chocolate, a cup of tea, desserts or even just in its natural form. Many people are self confessed sugar addicts and can’t do without sugar in their lives. The questions one needs to ask are, ”just how addictive is sugar”? Whether we are talking of something sweet after every meal or sugar in any form, what happens if we stop that sugar intake? How much is too much and essentially where does one draw the line before we attach the term addict to them. Sugar becomes addictive because it has an effect on our brain and its emotions. Sweet cons ... read more Detox Diets 15 y
The word detox has taken on a new meaning these days and people seem to limit it to merely avoiding certain food items (meats, dals (pulses), alcohol etc) from their diets. But in fact detox has a very wide application and meaning. Before one attempts to detox, it's important to understand why we should do it and what the scientific principle behind it is.
The word detox has taken on a new meaning these days and people seem to limit it to merely avoiding certain food items (meats, dals (pulses), alcohol etc) from their diets. But in fact detox has a very wide application and meaning. Before one attempts to detox, it’s important to understand why we should do it and what the scientific principle behind it is.
It is believed that detox gained momentum in the form of naturopathy, which used it extensively. Along with the detox treatments,naturopathy is considered to be a science which is based on natural laws of healing. By natural laws ... read more Incorrect dieting does more harm than good! 15 y
The word dieting has become a craze. It's in vogue; there's no escaping it, it's in every magazine and all over television. Although it is okay to aspire to be healthy and have a good figure, what actually happens is far from it. People omit certain elements from their foods and assume since they're losing weight, it can't be unhealthy.
The word dieting has become a craze. It’s in vogue; there’s no escaping it, it’s in every magazine and all over television. Although it is okay to aspire to be healthy and have a good figure, what actually happens is far from it. People omit certain elements from their foods and assume since they’re losing weight, it can’t be unhealthy. Wrong methods of dieting can lead to many side-effects: let’s look into some such wrong methods of dieting and their ill-effects:
1. Not eating for prolonged intervals: When the stomach is kept completely empty, it leads to high acid levels. ... read more Forever Young 15 y
Promise of being forever young is as attractive as getting access to heaven! The industry is worth billions of dollars and in some cases removal of each wrinkle is charged for astronomically and yet paid for happily! All civilizations since recorded history have been chasing the anti-aging dream; there are references in the Ayurvedic texts, in Greek and Egyptian manuscripts.
Promise of being forever young is as attractive as getting access to heaven! The industry is worth billions of dollars and in some cases removal of each wrinkle is charged for astronomically and yet paid for happily! All civilizations since recorded history have been chasing the anti-aging dream; there are references in the Ayurvedic texts, in Greek and Egyptian manuscripts.
Ayurved used many complicated preparations containing burned gold, silver (”bhasma”) along with other herbs and essential oils plus foods and herbs to be used in daily life. The journey to youth has the followin ... read more Is your child consuming too much caffeine? 15 y
Most people associate caffeine with coffee and tea only hence they assume that children can't possibly have any problems with it. This is a wrong assumption and it's an ignorant point of view. There are in fact many other sources of caffeine that children do end up consuming and the effects are visible.
Most people associate caffeine with coffee and tea only hence they assume that children can’t possibly have any problems with it. This is a wrong assumption and it’s an ignorant point of view. There are in fact many other sources of caffeine that children do end up consuming and the effects are visible.
The major sources of caffeine in children are from carbonated colas, iced teas, chocolate drinks and too much chocolate ... read more The Key to Weight Loss Success 15 y
You have been waiting to hear these words for years...or at least as long the zipper on your tight-fit jeans hasn't budged. The key to weight loss success! It's not a shake, a supplement, or an exercise gizmo. You have it already, right at your finger tips.
You have been waiting to hear these words for years...or at least as long the zipper on your tight-fit jeans hasn’t budged. The key to weight loss success! It’s not a shake, a supplement, or an exercise gizmo. You have it already, right at your finger tips. And that is to keep a food diary. Yes, it takes some time to note everything consumed during the day, but this in itself can curtail overeating and be vital for self-assessment and monitoring. Today, it is easier than ever with computer and mobile tools such as LifeMojo’s Diet Tracker. A few clicks, and your results are ... read more Healthy Tiffins 15 y
The Tiffin Box is such an intimidating term these days; not only for parents and school authorities but for children too. For the former because there is pressure to provide the right kind of food. For the latter because there is pressure to finish up this right kind of food! Amidst this battle, there has to be some sort of a balance that needs to be struck between unhealthy and healthy food. If the tiffin contains foods that are not tasty, the parents and children are at loggerheads.
The Tiffin Box is such an intimidating term these days; not only for parents and school authorities but for children too. For the former because there is pressure to provide the right kind of food. For the latter because there is pressure to finish up this right kind of food! Amidst this battle, there has to be some sort of a balance that needs to be struck between unhealthy and healthy food. If the tiffin contains foods that are not tasty, the parents and children are at loggerheads. But if the tiffin contains foods that are tasty but not healthy (junk food) then the parents and school au ... read more Never too late to start exercising 15 y
Fitness and training has become part of our lives more and more, whether it’s a walk in the park or a 90 minute endurance run, fitness is an essential part of our lives and our healthy living.
Fitness and training has become part of our lives more and more, whether it’s a walk in the park or a 90 minute endurance run, fitness is an essential part of our lives and our healthy living. Yet research shows, that on average 4 out of every 10 people over the age of 50 take part in absolutely no exercise what so ever. This is a very high percentage of people not taking part, considering the importance of exercise and its benefits. Partially the reason for this is because older people feel that exercise isn’t as important in their later years, as it was when they were younger ... read more |