For those who missed Dr. B.M. Hegde’s speech in Bahrain: 1. Kai kuttal rice ( Mota rice) is best 2. Millet is only to FC Market the product 3. Fasting is good. After 2 pm lunch go for b/f next day 4. Coconut/ground nut oil are good 5. Chekku oil / compressed oil is not good 6. Non veg in stomach for long time leads to cancer 7. Butter ghee good but not milk 8. Microwave oven is good for cooking- no cancer 9. Mango is good for diabetic but…
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By Melissa D’costa A well-rounded exercise routine should also include a warm up as an essential component. It allows the body to gradually transit from the resting state to one that demands more. Munmun Ganeriwal, nutritionist and yoga/fitness consultant tells you why you should never skip a warm up. She says, “When you do a warm up, the heart rate, breathing rate and core body temperature gradually increases, preparing the body and system for physical activity. This helps prevent serious injuries.” Benefits of a warm up Prevents any potential injury…
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स्वास्थ्य के प्रति अनदेखी करने से कभी-कभी पूरे शरीर में या फिर किसी अंग विशेष में सूजन आ जाती है विशेषकर पैरों में सूजन आना एक आम समस्या है लेकिन यदि ऐसा बार-बार हो तो यह शरीर में छिपी किसी बड़ी बीमारी का संकेत भी हो सकता है। यह शरीर में अत्यधिक पानी एकत्रित होने के कारण होता है और यह हृदय लिवर या किडनी की किसी समस्या का संकेत होता है। जब शरीर में अतिरिक्त पानी या फ्लूइड जमा हो जाता है तो शरीर में सूजन आने लगती…
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On International Men’s Day, we list some of the basic, yet, important health tips that men and boys can follow to stay fit and healthy. Every year, November 19 is celebrated as International Men’s Day, a day to acknowledge men who are making a positive difference and to raise awareness of issues that affect men and boys on a global scale. Apparently, many are not aware of this day, unlike the International Women’s Day, which is well-known and celebrated in various countries around the world. Apart from raising awareness of…
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By Soumya Vajpayee With Navratri coming to an end, it’s time to contemplate how you will return to the pre-Navratri days in terms of your food choices and physical activities, post the festivity. THE BEST WAY TO HELP YOUR BODY. RECOVER IS BY CONTINUING WITH SOME FORM OF PHYSICAL ACTIVTY. THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU HIT THE GYM; WALKING AND STRETCHING ARE EXERCISES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO RELAX Here are a few suggestions that can help you detox in the next few days. And it begins with basic things like diet…
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Small Steps that make Miles of Difference to your Fitness and Well-being Taking a walk every day is like biting the proverbial apple. You can keep the doctor away, just by moving your feet. Not a fan of sweaty, rigorous workouts? Then, walking is perfect for you. No need for gym memberships, or expensive equipment. All that’s needed are your feet and a pair of good quality walking shoes, and you can walk your way to “Better Health.” From shrinking your jeans size to helping you reduce blood-pressure, preventing diabetes…
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By Ana Sandoiu New research suggests that moving one’s legs is crucial for brain health. In fact, exercising leg muscles helps the brain to produce new neurons, the study suggests. The findings help researchers to better understand the progression of neurological and motor neuron diseases. Both astronauts and people who have been bedridden for prolonged periods of time experience a lot of physical changes. For one thing, whether it’s due to antigravity or bed rest, muscles tend to shrink. In actual fact, research has shown that restricted muscle activity affects the…
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International Yoga day is celebrated on June 21 every year. Started in 2015, this year it will be the 4th edition of the International Yoga Day. The Yoga day was first proposed by prime minister Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014 during his speech at UNGA. PM Modi had stated yoga as a valuable gift with lots of health benefits. Yoga is being promoted by many celebrities like Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Malaika Arora and Bipasha Basu, among others. Since 2015, the International Yoga Day is celebrated every year across the globe in…
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Breathe wholly and live a wholesome life We usually take breathing for granted. It is something that happens in the natural way and thus does not need a second thought. But this is only till the time the breathing is regular. Once you start facing breathing issues, every breath counts, literally. It has been seen that most people rush to the doctors for a dose of antibiotics to get a quick relief. While this can surely give you some relief, this is definitely not a long term solution. What you…
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World Hypertension day, observed on the 17th of May every year, calls out for increasing awareness about this silent killer. World Hypertension day, observed on the 17th of May every year, calls out for increasing awareness about this silent killer and help people realise that hypertension or high blood pressure is a preventable and controllable condition. Hypertension remains a contributing risk factor for stroke, heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications leading to deaths across the globe. The theme for the World Hypertension Day 2018 is ‘Know Your Numbers.’ According to…
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