Tag: Metabolism

Embrace Naturopathy for Stress Management

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Know Stress, No Stress! Most of the people associate stress only with emotional discomfort, which is not true. Stress is the condition of excessive strain on your body due to adverse circumstances. When a person cannot adapt to the stressful events, it creates a harmful reaction on the body. There are four main type of Stress 1. Physical Stress 2. Psychological Stress 3. Psycho-Social Stress 4. Psycho-Spiritual Stress Physical strain on your body because of surgery, injury, exhaustion, pollution, hunger, substance abuse, toxicity… anything that hampers the functions of the body…

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Do Not Hate Mud; It Has the Healing Power As Effective As Medicine

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In early days mud is used to rinse hair or scrubbing body. Including these, now in every naturopathy centers mud is used in various ways for healthily and glossy skin. This important natural element is the rich source of minerals which is very necessary for human health. It also absorbs toxins and prevents several diseases. It is used for cooling and relaxing the body as it has the power of moisturizing for a long time. Mud is associated with Earth – one of the five elements of nature. Mud has immense healing…

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Diet hacks: Cheat to lose weight

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By: KYATI RUPANI A cheat meal is also a very good reward or incentive that makes sure the other meals are healthy and as per the prescribed diet. A recent study has revealed that cheat days during diets may help you lose more weight. Here are the reasons why this is so. There is no dearth of diets that promise instant results. But they come with a lot of restrictions and are generally short-lived. It is practically impossible to be on a diet for a long time because it results in…

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Eat smart this Diwali!

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By: Shimpli Patil The festive season has begun and the excitement sees no bounds. After having loads of fun during Navratri it’s now the festival of lights- Diwali. With Diwali comes outings, guests visit, dinner parties, etc. all of which are inevitable. More often than not we end up indulging in sweets and other sinful foods and then feel guilty for all the wrong eating, which then makes us look for some easy and quick ways to shed off those extra kilos that we gained during the festive season. But,…

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Physical exercise prevents dementia: Research

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The research suggests that physical activity has a positive impact on brain metabolism. In fact daily exercise prevents an increase in choline — a macronutrient that’s important for liver function, normal brain development, nerve function, muscle movement, supporting energy levels and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Regular physical exercise not only enhances fitness but also has a positive impact on brain metabolism, researchers say. The findings showed that physical activity prevented an increase in choline — a macronutrient that’s important for liver function, normal brain development, nerve function, muscle movement, supporting energy levels…

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Eat grapes twice a day to keep Alzheimer’s at bay

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A study finds that consuming grapes twice a day for six months can help in protecting the brain against early decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The results showed that a grape-enriched diet protected against the decline of metabolic activity that correlated to improvements in cognition and working memory performance. Those consuming a grape-enriched diet exhibited increased metabolism in other areas of the brain too. The research, conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles, was published in Experimental Gerontology. “The study examines the impact of grapes as a whole fruit…

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Home Remedies for Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism occurs when the  thyroid gland is underactive. It affects the body’s metabolism rate, which is controlled primarily by the thyroid gland. Some of the common symptoms associated with hypothyroidism are fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, puffy face, hoarse voice, muscle cramping, sudden weight gain, depression and brittle fingernails and hair. Many natural remedies can help control this health problem. Also, do consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.   Here are the top 10 home remedies for hypothyroidism. 1. Coconut Oil Coconut oil contains medium-chain…

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BENEFITS OF HOT WATER

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* If you are worried about your skin problems or you are tired of using different types of cosmetics for glowing skin then start drinking a glass of hot water daily. Your skin will start glowing and will be problem free. * Drinking a glass of warm water can give relief to stomach pain during periods. Warm water actually relaxes the muscles which are stretched due to the pain during periods. * Drinking hot water removes the poisonous toxins from body. Drinking hot water early morning on empty stomach and…

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