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शरीर में दिखें ये 7 बदलाव तो समझ लें कि बढ़ गया है कोलेस्ट्रोल लेवल

May 7, 2019 Urbanatural

कोलेस्‍ट्रॉल एक प्रकार का लुब्रीकेंट है, जो ब्‍लड सेल्‍स में पाया जाता है। हार्मोंस के निर्माण, शरीर में कोशिकाओं को स्वस्थ और ठीक रखने का काम करता है। कोलेस्ट्रॉल की मात्रा बढ़ने पर खून का गाढ़ा होना, आर्टरी ब्लॉकेज, स्टोक्स, हार्ट अटैक और दिल की अन्य बीमारियों का खतरा भी बढ़ जाता है। इसलिए शरीर में सही मात्रा में कोलेस्ट्राल होना बहुत जरूरी है। हालांकि, बॉडी में हाई कॉलेस्‍ट्रॉल की मात्रा देखने के लिए टेस्‍ट करवाना होता है लेकिन कुछ आसान लक्षणों के द्वारा भी आपको पता चल सकता है…

World Sleep Day 2019: Here’s How Adequate Sleep Can Help You Lose Weight & some tips to ensure you have a sound sleep

March 15, 2019 Urbanatural

World Sleep Day 2019: The aim of World Sleep Day is to bring attention to the many burdens of sleep problems, as well as the importance of a healthy sleep. Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise. For a body to function properly, you need at least 6-8 hours sleep Every year World Sleep Day is celebrated on the 15th of March. The theme of World Sleep day 2019 is ‘Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging”. World Sleep Day is an annual, global call to spread awareness and explain the importance of healthy sleep. The…

Ragi For Weight Loss: Why This Gluten-Free Diet Should Be Part Of Your Weight Loss Diet

December 5, 2018 Urbanatural

Weight Loss: Ragi is a rich source of good carbohydrates; it is gluten-free and highly suitable for those who are gluten intolerant and could facilitate weight loss too It would not be wrong to say that India loves wheat. From our rotis to our cookies and pastas, wheat rules our kitchen and plates and more often than not in cheap refined forms. According to food writer, Sangeeta Khanna, this fixation with wheat grew post industrial revolution, and we have come to a point that the wheat produce actually exceeds the…

Metabolism and Weight

October 22, 2018 Urbanatural

QUESTION OF THE DAY Q: What is meant by basal metabolic rate? It depends on which factors? What is it’s effect on our weight? A: Basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy expressed in calories that a person needs to keep the body functioning at rest. Some of those processes are breathing, blood circulation, controlling body temperature, cell growth, brain and nerve function, and contraction of muscles. Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories…

Diet tip, avoid these 5 foods in your 30s for weight loss and good health

September 20, 2018 Urbanatural

Weight loss diet: Don’t struggle in your 30s to lose weight. Just avoid these 5 foods for better weight loss results, good health and glowing skin. Once you are in your 30s, you will notice that weight loss becomes a tad more difficult, and everything you eat goes straight to your waist. It becomes difficult to stay healthy and fit and your body is hinting that the carefree attitude of your 20s may not work any longer. But take heart, eliminating some foods in your diet could do the trick and help you achieve…

Do drugs and pills, really make us Healthy?

September 12, 2018 Urbanatural

Break Free from the Vicious Cycle of Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medicines Nausea, dizziness, anxiety, muscle pain, hair loss, insomnia, fluid retention, weight gain, liver damage – these are just a few of the side effects of some of the most common prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. The Never-ending Cycle of Prescription Drugs Let’s face it. We all want to take a “magic pill” that instantly vanquishes all our health problems. But, the truth is any pill or medication that you take, doesn’t work in a vacuum. It isn’t intended…

Negative Effects of Over Eating

June 19, 2018 Urbanatural

By Jason Ladock Overeating is a disorder which not only affects physical health but causes a lot of stress at the mental and emotional level also. Some people tend to eat just because they feel bored or they have nothing to do! Others get into such undesirable habits to improve their physical appearance. Emotional mood swings like anger, sadness, distress, disappointment or betrayal makes people eat a lot more than they realize. In certain cases, medications for other treatments cause hunger due to which people start eating a lot. Overeating causes…

Formation of Cellulite Explained

June 12, 2018 Urbanatural

By Theodoros Manfredi Weight gain is an upsetting thing to experience, and especially when you start to notice signs and indicators that it is running away from you and that you are crossing particular lines. Cellulite for instance is something that many of us associate with an unacceptable level of weight gain, and once it starts showing up we know that it’s time for us to start dieting. However it’s important to note that contrary to what many believe, cellulite and fat are not one and the same, and the two…

Eat smart this Diwali!

October 17, 2017 Urbanatural

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,…

Know the signs of heart failure

September 28, 2017 Urbanatural

Feeling of palpitations and heart throbbing suggests that the heart would be pumping faster to compensate for the reduced functional capacity of the heart. A light-headed feeling and increased heart rate are some of the signs of heart failure that one should not ignore, say experts. With World Heart Day, which falls on September 29, coming up, Sanjay Kumar, Advisor to Credihealth and Sonia Narang, Nutrition and Wellness Expert, Oriflame India, have listed some signs to detect heart failure. Light-headed feeling: Since the heart is not functioning effectively, it is…