How Does UR Brain Affect UR Weight
Managing optimal weight is a component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This is because being obese and overweight are risk factors for several serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart attacks, high blood pressure, brain strokes among others. Overweight and obese people, therefore, need to lose weight to minimise the risk of acquiring these lifestyle diseases. Weight loss involves a healthy diet regimen coupled with regular exercises. And the brain plays an essential role in helping people to stick to these activities. This is because there are components by which the brain regulates diet control and eating. Role Of The Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is an endocrine gland positioned in the brain. It is deeply involved in regulating eating behaviour. It has 'satiety' and 'hunger' centres, which make us eat food when hungry and stop, when full. These deal with a variety of chemicals/hormones. Leptin It is also known as the 'hormone of energy expenditure’. It is abundantly made by adipose (fat) cells. It monitors energy balance by prohibiting hunger. Less hunger leads to less food consumption, which eventually means weight loss. Leptin expands its effects by acting on the hypothalamus (arcuate nucleus). Obese people have 'leptin resistance,' which means that hunger is not inhibited, despite the presence of higher levels of leptin, resulting in overeating. This is equal to 'insulin resistance' in diabetic patients. Ghrelin This one is also known as the 'hunger hormone.' Ghrelin acts on the hypothalamus to trigger hunger. Hence, the effect of ghrelin is quite the opposite of that of leptin. After eating, ghrelin levels decline to the lower levels. It rises again before the time of the next meal, to stimulate hunger. So it is always the balance between the levels of leptin and ghrelin that monitor eating behaviour. Cholecystokinin and glucagon-like peptide-1 are released when the food enters the small bowel. So these hormones make us feel full, and we eventually stop eating. Pleasure Centres In The Brain And Eating Behaviour Food is vital for survival; it is a pleasure linked with food that makes eating worthwhile. When we are happy, we eat more! The reverse is also true. When an individual has eaten to his/her heart's desire, there is happiness and satisfaction. Almost in every celebration or party, it involves a good spread of various food items. Happiness combined with eating food; as a result, food accelerated the same reward system of the brain that gets accelerated by other pleasurable activities such as games or watching a movie. The area tangled in a 'reward feeling' is the mesolimbic cortex of the brain and the effects are resolved by a neurotransmitter, dopamine. All types of food stimulate reward centres of the brain. However, the effects are more initiated with sweet items or high-calorie foods such as cakes, chocolates, sweets, aerated soft drinks, etc. This explains why some people crave for more sweets/cakes. The pleasurable sensation associated with eating desserts can force an individual to have them, despite being full. Over a period of time, eating can become an 'addiction' too, similar to smoking or alcohol addiction. A 'food-addicted' person eats purely to experience the pleasurable sensations associated with eating, rather than to satisfy hunger. This behaviour can result in obesity and overweight. Psychiatry and counselling consultation may help in these situations. Role Of Special Senses In Eating Behaviour When it comes to the exclusive and liking of food, plethora of factors play a role. These include the smell, look and taste of food. An aroma of food can be experienced from a distance, which increases the appetite and desire to eat. The taste of good food is vital, as it increases appetite. A dish nicely arranged and well served is very appealing Thus the sensations - sight, smell and taste of food are recognised and appreciated in specific brain centres. Hence, damages or disorders of neurons in these particular brain areas can affect eating behaviour of an individual.
Managing optimal weight is a component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This is because being obese and overweight are risk…
Top 5 Interventions For Managing Asthma
Asthma is known to be a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In which, there is an obstruction to the constant airflow into the lungs. This obstruction causes symptoms like coughing, dyspnea and wheezing is observed prominently. These symptoms worsen if patients with asthma are exposed to a substance they are sensitive to or put in situations that challenge their regular breathing pattern. Here are five ways you could manage the trouble. Self-Assessment For patients suffering from asthma, both oral and written advice is helpful. It guides them to recognize the symptoms and signs of asthma and helps in managing it if it is worsening. Through education, anyone can help the patient to gain their confidence and contain asthma. Stepwise Progressive Management In a study conducted by GOAL, it is observed that there is a possibility of attaining total control of asthma. The key to it is utilizing various therapy combinations. The study shows progress by extending the combination therapy for at least three months. It suppresses uncontrolled asthma symptoms. The advantage of combination therapy extends in the ability to control asthma with low corticosteroid doses while minimizing the number of inhalers. SMART (Single Maintenance And Reliever Therapy) The potential benefit of SMART strategy in the fact that the patient will parallelly receive added doses of inhaled corticosteroids along with a bronchodilator. These doses, when used with a combined inhaler for relief from a symptom. The medication will target anti-inflammatory cells to treat periods of defectively controlled asthma. Airway Inflammation Assessment To control airway inflammation, the method of non-invasive biomarkers has administered an alternative way to patient-driven symptom management for the evaluation of asthma. With this non-invasive airway sampling technique, patients with refractory asthma and chronic cough can be managed. Airway inflammation can be assessed too. Other Novel Therapeutic Options The options include thermal bronchoplasty, tumour necrosis factor-alpha, antifungal agents or IL-5 and monoclonal antibodies targeting IgE. Yet, due to their invasive nature, there are adverse side effects and is not cost-effective. The treatments play a limited role in the management of patients with asthma and usually followed in patients with difficulty related to asthma.
Asthma is known to be a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In which, there is an obstruction to the constant…
5 Ultimate Workouts That Need No Equipment!
If you’re dreaming of a slim and trim body, you don’t always need an expensive gym membership or some fancy equipment. It can also be achieved by utilizing your own body weight! There are tons of home workouts that can give you positive results without any equipment. Listed here are some of the most effective workouts you can do just about anywhere! 5 Ultimate Workouts That Need No Equipment! K.Vijay Simha Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Exercise Scientist, Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist If you’re dreaming of a slim and trim body, you don’t always need an expensive gym membership or some fancy equipment. It can also be achieved by utilizing your own body weight! There are tons of home workouts that can give you positive results without any equipment. Listed here are some of the most effective workouts you can do just about anywhere! Running/Walking Focussing on cardio makes your body transform and it is not expensive too. You just need a good pair of running shoes and the willpower to run! While you are doing cardio, the maximum benefit you can gain is by pulling your navel into the core. For the newbies, you can try walking at a brisk pace or running for 15 to 30 minutes. Keep adding 5 to 10 more minutes at the end of every week. Squats Apart from working on your leg muscles, squatting is helpful for developing your core strength and stability along with upper and lower body strength. Once you perfect your form, you can move to more difficult versions over time. Push-ups A push-up is considered to be an ideal muscle-building exercise that works on UR chest, shoulders, and triceps. As you gain strength, you can progress from classic to different push-ups like elevated or decline push-ups that put more emphasis on UR shoulders, upper chest, lower chest and triceps. Crunches Crunches are helpful to tone UR mid-section. Along with other exercises, you can include crunches to develop core strength which is crucial for overall body strength and balance. Lunges Lunges work on some hard-to-reach muscles of the thighs. It’s also an ideal exercise to build lower body strength. Variation in UR exercise routine is important. Daily exercise is recommended for healthy living but when you repeat the same exercises day in and day out for a certain period, workouts become monotonous. If there is no variation in UR workouts, your body will reach the plateau stage sooner. Adding variety to your workout regimen brings changes in your strength and endurance levels which helps you to get closer to your fitness goals. Moreover, mixing different workout programmes helps you to understand the strength and weaknesses of UR body. Trying different workouts also adds fun to your workout sessions and helps you to stay motivated towards your fitness goals.
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Revealed: Health Secrets Of Living Water & Hydrogen
The concept of living water has been present in human consciousness for many years. It is the energising life force that creates a generative and fecund environment for the cultivation of life on earth; essentially one of Mother Nature’s best creations! However, the extent to which water sustains life is dependent on the quantity and quality of ‘life’ in the water. Today, the water on our planet is ill-treated to the point of detriment, thus resulting in the absence of ‘life’ present within it. The damage endured strips the water of its natural ability to optimally support living beings. Our most pressing environmental priority is ensuring that the quality of ‘life’ in our water sources remains intact. Revealed: Health Secrets Of Living Water & Hydrogen Joshua J. Holland, Co-Founder SystimFit (Dedicated Biohacker, Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Holistic Health Coach & Sports Professional) & Tessa Cash, NYC-based creative writer - www.tessacash.com The concept of living water has been present in human consciousness for many years. It is the energising life force that creates a generative and fecund environment for the cultivation of life on earth; essentially one of Mother Nature’s best creations! However, the extent to which water sustains life is dependent on the quantity and quality of ‘life’ in the water. Today, the water on our planet is ill-treated to the point of detriment, thus resulting in the absence of ‘life’ present within it. The damage endured strips the water of its natural ability to optimally support living beings. Our most pressing environmental priority is ensuring that the quality of ‘life’ in our water sources remains intact. ‘Dancing with Water: The New Science of Water’ is an investigation into water’s liquid crystalline phase, a state in which water molecules create a repeating geometric pattern similar to the molecular organization that occurs in the construction of a solid quartz crystal. Although the molecules remain mobile, they appear to move together as a coherent ‘whole.’ This specific arrangement of molecules is referred to as full-spectrum living water. Full-spectrum living water is created and maintained via a series of elements that cultivate life-supporting frequencies – water that supports life at its fullest capacity. These include movement or turbulence, a gentle, structural energetic force, mineral ions, a period of stillness which provides the water with the opportunity to organise itself and lastly a frequency based input, most important of which is the resonance of the Earth. According to Dr. Gerald Pollack, professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington, “liquid crystalline phase of water is intimately connected with the generation of life.” Much of the water in a healthy human body is in a liquid crystalline/structured state, which creates a solid platform for the instantaneous transfer of signals and other biological information. Healthy DNA is surrounded by structured water. As water loses its crystalline formation (a byproduct of age and disease), the integrity of the DNA is often compromised. I make a very concerted effort to ensure the water I consume is well and truly alive. QLife.com, along with WaterandWellness.com both, sites have solid information as to how to reinstate the liquid crystalline molecular phase into your water source, thus recreating full-spectrum living water. If you live in an area around the world where there is a plentiful source of naturally flowing spring water, then you’re at an advantageous optimum in terms of the quality of your water! However, as many of us dwell in inner city areas, access to this precious resource is cut off. Not to worry, this is where biohacking comes in very handy! A culmination of science and experimentation plus a few handy tools purchasable on these fabulous websites make it possible to recreate the state of naturally occurring living water. As stated by Albert Szent-Györgyi, the Nobel Prize-winning biochemist, hydrogen, rather than oxygen, is the fuel of life. When hydrogen is infused with oxygen, water is formed. Hydrogen is plentiful in the universe and is created on a daily basis by our body. It is the most fundamental antioxidant, as it is the smallest of the chemical elements and thus reaches every organ and every cell of the body. Hydrogen inhalation or ingesting molecular hydrogen assists the cells that make up our bodies fight oxidative stress as hydrogen has abundant antioxidant powers. From a therapeutic standpoint it also helps reduce inflammation, combats allergic reactions, prevents cell death, aids digestion, restores and repairs the nervous system and boosts energy metabolism. Studies indicate that molecular hydrogen supplementation infused with water to create hydrogen-rich water enhances performance in sports, leads to better recovery and across the board wellness. Drinking hydrogen-rich water prior to exercise helps to reduce blood lactate levels and aids and abets muscle function which can decrease during exercise. There are numerous methods in which to incorporate hydrogen into your daily wellness routine. Choosing one will depend on your lifestyle and preferences. Hydrogen inhalation devices produce regulated amounts of hydrogen gas, which saturates arterial blood, enters cell membranes and easily crosses the blood-brain barrier, providing benefits at the sub-cellular level. They can be used for up to an hour a day. These devices are costly but of course only require a one time, long-term investment purchase. Hydrogen can also be consumed via molecular hydrogen tablets which are handy if you happen to travel a lot and serve as more cost effective in the short-term. Delivery via inhalation is the most systemic as absorption through the nasal and sinus cavities travel straight to the lungs and bypasses the digestive system. However, oral consumption via tablets can improve digestion and clear up ailments within the digestive tract so each system has its benefits and contribution! There is a company that makes hydrogen bath tablets so you can pop these into a foot bath or bath tub apparatus and soak up the fantastic anti-inflammatory, soft tissue soothing, skin rehabilitating wonders. Incorporating all three absorption methods is what I would call a trifecta, as you'd be effectively be covering all bases! I personally like to use a combination of all methods to fulfill my daily molecular hydrogen intake. I have access to an inhaler device so I use it in conjunction with taking two tablets to reestablish the quality of life within the water in my body! It's also great to consume it orally, so it really helps with digestion and sort of anything that is needed internally. From a cost effective point of view, in comparisons to water filters and other purifying devices, molecular hydrogen is relatively inexpensive and has an array of added benefits that complement the prolific capabilities of living water. From my standpoint, any product that enriches your health is definitely worth the investment.
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Top 5 Ways To Reduce Stress Now!
Stress can be good for some people. We sometimes find it motivating but when it gets out of control we end up not getting much done, not completing tasks and feeling even more stressed about that. Women are more likely than men, 28 per cent vs. 20 per cent (according to the American Psychological Association), to report having a great deal of stress at 8, 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. I’m going to give you 5 quick and effective techniques to calm down and stay that way. Do One Thing At A Time Do you get you get up in the morning and the first thing you do is look at your phone or tablet? Start surfing Facebook, reading your emails or just surfing the net without purpose and before you realize it, 30 minutes has passed? Or maybe you have 20 tabs opened on your laptop and keep switching between them, while you watch TV in the background and read your text messages at the same time. Struggling to stay focussed on any one of them for long enough to digest and act on what they are about? Multi-tasking is bad for your health! Living like this creates constant interruption and sets up a pattern that makes it difficult to focus on one thing at a time. We have been living in a world where multi-tasking has been applauded and encouraged. In fact, women are the champions of multi-tasking and many pride themselves on being able to do many things at a time but we now know it’s not a good idea. So here’s a way to retrain your brain and feel calmer and less stressed. Get your favourite colour of Post-it note and write on it ‘One thing at a time’ and distribute them throughout your life. On your mirror, dashboard, computer, phone, wallet and anywhere else that you look at regularly will help. This is called an anchor and will remind you to do exactly what it says on the paper…one thing at a time! Stop. Breathe. Smile Imagine that your mind was like a snow globe. When you shake the snow globe, it looks like a blizzard of snow and when you sit it down on a table, the snow begins to settle on the bottom and the top becomes clear. When you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s like there is a blizzard of thoughts going on in your mind and you can’t think straight or make good decisions. I call it SBS…Stop, Breathe, Smile. So when you’re feeling overwhelmed sit down if you can, if not, stop moving. Take 3 really deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth and on the final one give a long sigh of relief. And then smile and say “All is well”. It has been proved that the mind releases fear when you breathe and smile simultaneously. So the next time you are feeling overwhelmed by too many thoughts and are unable to make a good decision, SBS is your answer. Then you will have calm and clarity and be able to make a good, clear decision. Spot the Difference Linking thoughts and emotions to colours works very well because the brain links a visual stimulus to a thought and is a great and easy way to change behaviour. Do you have something in your life that you would like to change your attitude about? Perhaps you lack confidence and you feel stressed at a job interview, a date or making a presentation? Get yourself some sticky coloured spots and load it with a positive affirmation like “I am confident”, “I am loved” or “I am calm” and then put them in places like the back of your phone, at your desk, on your bathroom mirror and every time you see it, repeat the affirmation. By practising and repeating this you will change your perspective and get a different and positive outcome. Name That Tune When you’re feeling overwhelmed by the world and all the information is coming at you and you just want a calm and peaceful place to go but you’re stuck on a train, a plane, a car or just walking down the street? Or maybe you’ve get to make a presentation or go to a meeting and you’re just not feeling that confident as you sit in the room before your go in. Music is the answer to changing your state to a calm, motivated or relaxed one. We filter our world through our 5 senses and the sense of sound is one of the most powerful ones. We can hear a song that transports us back to our childhood, just like that. Or, we can hear a song that reminds us of a time in our lives that we would like to forget! So my tip is to create playlists to put them on your phone under a word like calm, motivational and relaxed. Be creative and have fun! Sleep Easy In times of stress and anxiety, the first thing that usually goes south is your sleep. Not being able to get to sleep or waking up in the middle of the night with dark thoughts spinning around in your mind. I want to give you some top tips for getting a good night’s sleep and waking up refreshed. Turn off all your electronic equipment at least 30 minutes before going to bed…phones, tablets, laptops, TVs. These have humming sounds and flickering images that over stimulate us and that’s the last thing we need before going to sleep. Sleep naked, if it’s appropriate. Recent research has proved that sleeping naked reduces our adrenaline, cortisol and blood pressure and releases a wonderful happy chemical called oxytocin which makes us feel great. Then connect with the room and the bed. Focus on the photos on the wall, the texture and temperature of the sheets, the cashmere throw and stay focused on what you can feel, hear and smell. Really and be present and allow of the stuff of the day to melt away and subside. Get yourself a relaxing oil like Lavender and put a few drops on your pillow on the side you sleep on near your nose and then put some relaxing sounds on from your ‘calm’ playlist and allow yourself to be bathed in the sensory experience and add some self-Havening to this and you will be asleep within 5 minutes. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and self-Haven for about 5 minutes and I’m fast asleep again. And finally, instead of waking up to an alarm sound that sounds like a nuclear alert, link up a happy song to your alarm ring tone for better start to the day. Something like Happy by Pharrell Williams works very well.
Stress can be good for some people. We sometimes find it motivating but when it gets out of control we…
Caring For UR Eyes & UR Contact Lenses
Wearing glasses can pose to be a hindrance for certain physical activities, especially sports and athletics. Therefore, the use of contact lenses has significantly grown around the world and it is here to stay, as it is very easy to use them. However, a majority of individuals use contact lenses for cosmetic reasons. These thin lens that are placed directly on the eye has come a long way since its introduction, in terms of the material that is used in manufacturing (hard, semisoft or gas permeable and soft), wearability, oxygen permeability and more importantly, comfort. Types Of Contact Lenses And How To Use Them Nowadays, about 90 to 95 per cent people use soft contact lenses worldwide, due to their comfort and availability Contact lenses are available in many varieties depending on usage time and replacement: Daily disposable lenses – popular, good but expensive – discard after a single use. Weekly disposable lenses – change them every week. Biweekly, monthly or three-month disposables. Yearly lenses – though it can be used approximately for one year, if you have discomfort and if you notice deposits on the lens or if the lens is damaged, replace it immediately. Spherical lenses are the most prevalent variety used. Toric lenses are for those who have high cylinder power. Bifocals or multifocal contacts for those who need distant and near vision. Coloured contact lenses to alter the appearance of your natural eye colour. Extended wear contact lenses – this type of contact lens is designed to be worn overnight, and they need to be removed for cleaning and disinfection once a week. It is strongly recommended that contact lenses should be removed before sleeping. The eyes need oxygen. So while awake, during constant movements of the eye, sufficient oxygen reaches the eyes. But when you sleep with your contact lenses in, the amount of oxygen is reduced to your eyes, making your eyes vulnerable to infection and the development of corneal ulcers. Corneal infections (ulcers) are very serious, difficult to treat and may lead to corneal blindness, especially if neglected and delayed. Problems With Using Contact Lenses For Too Long Blurred vision – dryness Irritation of eyes – due to allergy Pain Sensitivity to light Excessive watering Overgrowth of surrounding blood vessels near the cornea Red eyes What Not To Do Don’t use your lenses for beyond eight to ten hours a day. Avoid lenses on weekends and as soon as you reach home. Don’t overuse lenses and stick to the stipulated duration as suggested by the ophthalmologist. Quote Change the solution in the contact lens case every day to avoid any eye infections. Overtime the comfort comes down and wearable time gets reduced. This is known as contact lens intolerance. So if you experience any of the above mentioned problems discontinue using your lenses and meet your eye care practitioner for advice. Contact Lenses Hygeine Dos & Don’ts Of Using Contact Lenses A regular eye check-up as suggested by your eye care specialist Change the solution in the contact lens case every day Clean your hands while inserting and removing contact lenses Clear your contact lens case every week Check the contact lens daily before use Look for dust and deposits on the lens Look for cracks and tears, especially at the edges Discard damaged lenses
Wearing glasses can pose to be a hindrance for certain physical activities, especially sports and athletics. Therefore, the use of…
5 Ways To Deal With Food Allergies
A food allergy generally occurs when the body's immune system triggers an abnormal response to the food we have consumed. Even though there isn't a cure for food allergies, there are some precautions which we can take to ensure we don't compromise our well-being. Read Every Food Label Reading every food label may sound like a cumbersome task, but it is highly imperative for you so you can avoid any unnecessary allergic reactions. Did you know that there are at least 160 foods that can lead to allergic reactions in those with food allergies? The eight most common allergenic foods that account for 90 per cent of all food reactions are: Eggs Milk Fish Shellfish Tree nuts Peanuts Soybean Wheat Any of these eight foods, or ingredients derived from them, is designated as a "major food allergen." These food allergens can be identified on food labels in one of these three ways; 1.Ingredient name For example, the allergen name "milk" may be included in the ingredient name "buttermilk." Following the ingredient name The food allergen may appear right after the ingredient, like "whey (milk)," "lecithin (soy)," and "flour (wheat)." After the ingredients list A "contains" statement which may appear next to the list of ingredients, such as "contains milk, soy, and wheat." The FALCPA's labelling requirements only apply to certain foods that may contain an allergen and not to the major food allergens due to cross-contact while it is being manufactured. Warning labels which indicate that the product "may have been prepared in a facility that also uses nuts" or "might contain traces of nuts" is voluntary. Always be mindful and cautious when UR grocery shopping as you may end up buying products without labels — like as a pastry or a cake from a patisserie. Cross contact or contamination Anyone who has a food allergy should be cautious of mixing utensils or cooking food using the same pots and pans, which may contain the food allergens that can trigger an allergic reaction. Purge UR kitchen. Get rid of all products that you can't eat from UR refrigerator, freezer and pantry. Clean all UR cooking utensils, cookware, stovetop, microwave and oven with soap and water. Organize and separate food prep areas in UR kitchen and in case UR sharing a kitchen with roommates or other family members who eat foods that you can't. Cook allergy-safe foods first if UR cooking multiple dishes. Cover allergy-safe foods to prevent them from being spluttered with unsafe foods. Always wash UR hands with soap and water whenever you have handled or come in close contact with a food allergen. Soap and water and commercial wipes will eliminate food allergens, but water alone or sanitizing gels won't. Sanitise surfaces, tables and counters with soap and water after cooking every meal to avoid contamination. Never share food to ensure that cross-contact does not occur. Be Aware Of All The Symptoms If you are someone you may know has food allergies, you should be aware of every allergic reaction which can affect the body. Skin: Itching, hives, redness, rashes, red bumps and swelling under the skin Eyes: Teary-eyed, swelling around UR eyes and redness Upper respiratory: Run nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, hoarseness, itching and dry cough Lower respiratory: Tightness in chest, wheezing, breathlessness and cough Mouth: Swelling of tongue, palate, lips and itching Gastrointestinal: Reflux, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, bloody stool and abdominal pain Cardiovascular: Slow or rapid heartbeat, dizziness, low blood pressure, loss of consciousness and fainting Other: Uterine contractions Symptoms of anaphylaxis can be a challenge to recognize. If you're experiencing any one of the three conditions listed below within minutes to several hours after food exposure, you are likely facing an anaphylactic episode: Any signs or symptoms that involve and affect UR face, nose, mouth, or gastrointestinal tract, impaired breathing, or a drop in blood pressure, confusion, or loss of consciousness. Two or more of the following symptoms such as; hives, itchiness, tongue or lip swelling, breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure, stomach cramps, or vomiting. Blood pressure drop, which can lead to fatigue and fainting. Anaphylaxis can occur as: a single reaction that improves with or without treatment after exposure to allergic food; two results that occur between 8 and 72 hours apart; or a long-lasting response that may continue for hours or even for a few days. An intramuscular injection of epinephrine should be used as soon as possible to treat an anaphylactic reaction after it occurs. Always Prepare Yourself For An Emergency It would be best if you were prepared in case of an emergency. Always carry your auto-injector with you to avoid any fatal situations. Consult UR doctor and understand what safety protocols you, UR family, friends, colleagues and others need to do if UR unable to tend to yourself during an emergency. Never miss any doctor consultations as this will help you stay safe, healthy and out of harm's way. Learn How To Use An Auto-Injector Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) may be used to treat anaphylaxis. Epinephrine works better when injected within minutes of an allergic reaction and prevents swelling of the throat, reduced respiration and low blood pressure quickly. It is crucial that you, UR relatives, teachers or colleagues know how to use an auto-injector with epinephrine and there is no delay in administering the medicine. A delay in applying the auto-injector can turn out to be fatal and even death in some cases due to anaphylaxis within 30-60 minutes. Always make sure UR carrying UR auto-injector with you at all times whether UR outdoors or in UR home. One should use their auto-injector immediately if they have the following symptoms: Difficulty breathing Trouble swallowing Tightness in throat Coughing Weak pulse Rashes, hives or swelling of the skin Vomiting, diarrhoea or abdominal pain Once you have administered the auto-injector call for medical help and inform them of UR loved one's specific food allergy so they can avail the right treatment on time.
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Food Allergies & Intolerances
Did you ever start scratching yourself or have a skin rash after eating certain foods? If yes, then you might be allergic to some food you might be eating. Did you know that there are 10 million cases of food allergies in India, every year? We all know we are different in our ways, and that goes for our immune systems too. Sometimes some of us can't tolerate certain foods, which can cause unwanted allergic reactions. Out of the many allergies that occur, nut allergies are the most common allergies people can have. Read on to know more about nut allergies. What Is A Food Allergy? A food allergy occurs when our body's immune system triggers an abnormal response from the food we eat. Types of food allergies Corn allergy Egg allergy Fish allergy Meat allergy Milk allergy Peanut allergy Shellfish allergy Soy allergy Wheat allergy Tree nut allergy What Happens When You Have A Tree Nut Or Peanut Allergy? When an individual has a nut allergy, the body's immune system, which is usually meant to fight infections, reacts to the proteins in the nut. If you eat something that contains the nut, UR body thinks these proteins are invaders and responds to this by working very hard to fight the invader. This right here can cause an allergic reaction. Even a small amount of peanut or tree nut protein can set off an allergic reaction in anyone. But the allergic reactions from inhaling small particles of nuts or peanuts are a bit rare. This is because the food usually needs to be consumed to cause an allergic reaction. Most foods with peanuts or tree nuts in them don't have sufficient protein which can escape into the air, which can cause an allergic reaction. Even the smell of foods containing peanuts or tree nuts won't cause an allergic reaction as the scent doesn't include the protein which triggers an allergic reaction in the body. Symptoms of nut allergy Symptoms of nut allergies depend upon the severity of the allergic reaction. Symptoms of nut allergy often start after a few minutes of eating food or sometimes after two hours. In some cases, soon after the first symptoms go away, the second wave of symptoms comes back after one to four hours later (or at times even longer). This second wave is called a biphasic reaction. Some allergic reactions are caused due to the release of histamine. While others are due to the different chemicals released in the body. Some of the symptoms include; Sneezing Dizziness or fainting Wheezing Coughing Trouble breathing Hoarseness Anxiety or a feeling something terrible is happening Stomach ache Tightness in UR throat Vomiting Hives Diarrhoea Swelling Itchy, watery, or swollen eyes A drop in blood pressure Swelling of the lips Tingling of the throat and mouth Itchy skin and rash Runny nose Tests For Nut Allergy Skin-prick Testing Blood Test Food Elimination Diet Vega Testing Kinesiology Testing Hair Analysis Cytotoxic Food Testing Electrodermal Testing Treatment For A Nut Or Peanut Allergy Nut allergies tend to last a lifetime, although most people with a tree nut & peanut allergy eventually outgrow them. Younger siblings of children with a nut allergy are at higher risk of being allergic to nuts as well. Treatment of nut allergy involves avoiding taking tree nuts, peanuts and coconut in any form and making it a habit to read food labels on any food item that you purchase. Another way to get treated is by taking epinephrine injections that are prescribed by doctors in case of severe allergic reactions. Allergic reactions to foods, like peanuts and tree nuts, can be different. It all depends on person to person — and sometimes the same individual may have a mixed reaction from the first time. What To Avoid Seeds like sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, Nuts; almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, Macadamia nuts, Brazilian nuts, chestnuts, pecans, pine nuts and pistachios Peanuts There is nothing to fear about nut allergies. If you avoid the food items that contain nuts that you are allergic to, then half of your job is done. If you still want to enjoy eating nuts, then you might as well ask your doctor about it or take other food items that can be safe to be used as substitutes. If you would like to know more food allergy substitutes, then give our article on food allergies and sensitivities a read!
Did you ever start scratching yourself or have a skin rash after eating certain foods? If yes, then you might…
Testing For Covid-19 During Turbulent Times
"Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)" is the causative organism of "COVID-19," the disease which has metamorphosed into a veritable pandemic. The name itself is a code - 'CO' stands for 'corona,' 'VI' for 'virus' and 'D' for disease, i.e. coronavirus disease 2019. COVID-19 is now a household name, and so are PCR and rapid antibody tests, the two major criteria for COVID-19. Yet questions regarding the reliability of these tests haunt our minds. Can we be certain of having contracted the infection if we test positive? Can we heave a sigh of relief if we test negative? Let us search for these answers today. The validity of a test How to know that a test is accurate? The answer lies in its validity. Efficacy is the ability of a test to separate those having disease from those who are disease-free correctly. It has two components: sensitivity and specificity. Sensitivity is the ability of a test to accurately identify everyone having the disease. In contrast, uniqueness is the ability of a test to correctly determine everyone who is disease-free (among those tested). We hardly find tests with one hundred per cent sensitivity as well as specificity. What becomes inevitable, then? False negatives who test negative despite having the disease and false positives who test positive despite being disease-free. A highly sensitive test will have less false negatives. On the contrary, there will be less number of false positives in a highly specific test. Dangers of false negatives and positives False-negative tests give a false sense of security. Such patients get delayed or no treatment, whereas they continue to spread infection. As governments across the world plan to relax restrictions and loosen lockdowns in a bid to reopen economies, there is a serious risk that people who are wrongly believed to be disease-free because of their false-negative test results will cause a re-infection in society. Hence, we must select tests with high sensitivity so that false-negative results are minimized. On the contrary, every false-positive result causes a healthy person to unnecessarily undergo isolation as well as retesting. People getting false-positive results in antibody tests may be misguided to believe that they are immune to COVID-19 as they have the protective antibody and they may negligently get exposed and infected. Therefore, false-positive results also need to be avoided. RT-PCR test: false positives & false negatives All validated RT-PCR tests have high specificity because they detect specific gene sequences of the RNA of SARS-CoV-2. Hence, false-positive results are rare here. But beware! RT-PCR test can sometimes produce false-negative results. An infected patient may even test negative several times before testing positive. Therefore, correlation with the history of travel and contacts, clinical observations, chest X-rays and chest CT scans is recommended in suspected COVID-19 patients who test negative. Retesting is also advised in such cases, 2 to 4 days after the first test. RT-PCR test: causes of false-negative results RNA samples for RT-PCR test are usually collected from swabs of nasopharynx or oro-pharynx, e.g. throat. However, RNA samples are relatively unstable because enzymes that can split RNA are found in many places, including the surface of the human body. Therefore, if the samples are transported to the laboratory within 72 hours after collection, the swabs are placed in tubes containing viral transport medium (VTM) and stored at 2 to 8°C (cold chain). If testing is delayed further, specimens must be stored at -70°C or below or transported on dry ice. Meticulous maintenance of these conditions for storage and transportation of samples will prevent RNA-splitting enzymes from degrading viral RNA in those samples. Failure to ensure the prescribed environmental conditions may cause false-negative results. Besides, swab must be taken from a spot sufficiently back inside the throat to get a viable sample for this test. Otherwise, sample quality may be poor, leading to a false-negative result. False-negative results also occur due to improper reagents, poor technique in conducting the test in the laboratory because of lack of trained laboratory personnel and in very early or late stages of the disease when low levels of the virus are present. Besides, the failure to amplify the target sequences of viral RNA during the processing of the sample in the laboratory may cause false-negative results. False-negative results may also happen during the later stage of infection as the virus may no longer be present in the upper respiratory tract, i.e. nasopharynx or oropharynx at that time. Best way to avoid false adverse reports, specimens can then be collected from the lower respiratory tract, i.e. trachea/windpipe and below where the virus will still be present. Rapid antibody test: dilemma faced by governments/regulators Amidst the frenzy of launching antibody tests on a massive scale at the earliest, we must not forget the crucial issue of reliability of those testing kits. Given the current public health emergency, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA have issued emergency use authorization (EUA) to private companies for using their medical devices and kits despite the lack of adequate data to prove their accuracy. Many other countries have relaxed criteria for validating antibody testing kits or imported them in a hurry, only to find later that the results they yield are highly inaccurate. It is the need of the hour for the government and national regulators to do a proper balancing act so that the need for accuracy of any new diagnostic test is not sacrificed at the altar of public health urgency. Rapid antibody tests: false positives & false negatives These tests usually detect antibodies that are produced in the human body against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. Why is this protein selected? Because this is the main antigen that attaches to the host cell, facilitates entry of the virus into the host cell and elicits neutralizing antibodies. Unfortunately, some antibody test kits also detect antibodies produced in the human body against the spike protein of other coronaviruses because the antigenic structures of the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 and common cold-causing coronaviruses have probably about 50 to 60% identity. Such kits will yield some inaccurate results as someone infected with some other coronavirus may falsely test positive. To eliminate the potential for such cross-reactivity, new antibody tests must select sections of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 that are completely dissimilar from all other coronaviruses. Another problem arises when some antibody test kits are validated with samples from patients who are severely diseased and will develop a strong antibody response. Such antibody test kits may be reasonably accurate in severely ill patients. Still, they may give false-negative results in patients with mild or no symptoms who usually have less viral load and produce fewer antibodies in their blood. We must know that the antibody response can be low in the following individual who may be elderly, have poor nutritional habits, less severity of disease (low viral load) and in the presence of immunodeficiency disorders (e.g. AIDS) or with regular intake of immunosuppressive drugs (e.g. steroids in high dose). An antibody test may be harmful even if you have had an infection recently or in the past. Way forward No country in the world has yet tested all its inhabitants for COVID-19 because every nation aims to ensure optimal utilization of its available resources. It is widely acknowledged now that a massive increase of COVID-19 testing is crucial to control this public health crisis, irrespective of the date we decide to relax lockdown measures. Meanwhile, there is a pressing need to ensure that all the tests are conducted accurately. Detailed analysis reports help doctors as well as policymakers, from being misguided while taking decisions. To cater to the burgeoning need for testing in the future, every nation must massively invest in the medical diagnostics industry, which will help boost our country's medical technology and infrastructure. Doing so can improve the quality of indigenously manufactured kits, research development and innovation of unique testing methods that yield more accurate results in less time. This will ensure the availability of a sufficient number of trained workforce for proper sample collection and testing. As aptly said in Purusha Sukta of Rig Veda, "Nanya pantha vidyate ayanaya" i.e. there is no other way on earth.
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Fundamentals Of Exercise For Every Body
We all are aware of the importance of staying fit to sustain a healthy and more fulfilling life. However, it is sometimes easy to get carried away with the latest diets, fitness regimens such as intense obstacle course programmes and more. Furthermore, many of us may embark on a fitness journey without even knowing if it is suitable for us. This is because we fail to consider our current lifestyle, fitness levels and what certain fitness regimes may do to our body. But what if we knew the formula of getting results without indulging in aggressive diets, intense workout regimens and poor lifestyle choices? Fundamentals Of Exercise For Every Body Rakesh Uddiyar Director & Founder Body Wizard Fitness Academy & Celebrity Trainer We all are aware of the importance of staying fit to sustain a healthy and more fulfilling life. However, it is sometimes easy to get carried away with the latest diets, fitness regimens such as intense obstacle course programmes and more. Furthermore, many of us may embark on a fitness journey without even knowing if it is suitable for us. This is because we fail to consider our current lifestyle, fitness levels and what certain fitness regimes may do to our body. But what if we knew the formula of getting results without indulging in aggressive diets, intense workout regimens and poor lifestyle choices? By learning the fundamentals of exercise, we can determine what works for our body without overexerting it. Whether it is the food we eat or the current exercise regimen we are enrolled in, we will be able to get the results we want by implying the right technique and approach. This is where ADL – Activities of Daily Life come into the picture. So, let’s try to understand how we can go that extra mile in our fitness goals with just a little effort. Get a complete body analysis done to learn more about UR body as this will help you understand UR body’s current fitness levels and the precautions that need to be taken if you have been previously injured. A complete body analysis will also provide a better understanding of how far you can push UR body without injuring and exerting yourself. Moreover, learning more about your body will assist UR fitness trainer to make the right choices for you to achieve your fitness goals. Understanding your body also helps you avoid extra stress to existing injuries, pains and aches. A complete body analysis will help UR trainer determine which exercises are suitable for you to attempt and include in UR daily workout. By doing so, you can avoid any additional stress on your body and most importantly, you will not opt for intense regimens that can do more harm to your body than you know. There are certain things you need to consider before opting for any workout regimen. These include current body analysis, BMR basal metabolic rate, daily lifestyle analysis, medical history and daily medicinal intake, previous injuries or physical health issues, if any and diet and habits. As every individual is different, all of these aspects above will help determine how far UR fitness trainer can push you to attain UR fitness goals without exerting your body. Being aware of these aspects can also help you and your fitness trainer shape your fitness journey by implying the right techniques and by including precautionary steps such as what to avoid while working out. For example, if you experience back pain frequently, your exercises will be designed accordingly. As all of these attributes are very crucial, they should be understood properly and taken into account before starting any long-term or short-term exercise regimen. There are three fundamentals of exercise and the core fundamentals of exercising are built on strength, agility and stability. So the truth is that the core of UR fitness routine should be strength, agility and stability, all of which work on every muscle of your body, enhance your body’s coordination skills and strengthen your body’s core. Therefore, any exercise regimen should incorporate the perfect combination of all three of these aspects which will also help you and your trainer understand how far you can push yourself in your workout regimen. Here are the three fundamentals of exercise you can include in UR workout sessions, without exhausting your body: Strength Training: This exercise is not just about looking bulky and gaining more muscle mass. Strength training exercises help you burn additional calories so that you can keep unwanted weight away. The best part is you don’t require much equipment when you are doing strength training. Props such as inflatable balls, dumbbells and more can help enhance your muscular endurance. Agility Training: This exercise generally refers to UR body’s ability in stopping, starting and being able to change and manipulate your body’s reflexes quickly while maintaining the right posture. Agility training includes exercises such as ladder drills, cone drills, running and more. Stability Training: These exercises include a combination of exercises that utilize your body’s resistance to induce muscle contractions. Therefore, this helps build and enhance your body’s strength, skeletal muscle and overall strength. These exercises also help condition and improve your body’s balance. Functional Training This training involves a series of exercises which synchronizes your cardiovascular, nervous, and musculoskeletal and respiratory system together. It is one of the oldest methods of physical training without the use of any equipment and was first introduced in the field of physical rehabilitation by physiotherapists, to help patients recover from any previous injuries or physical disabilities. Functional training stimulates movements in your body in order to enhance your daily performance, so that your body functions like a well-oiled machine. Functional Training helps enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility, speed and agility. Not everyone can opt for an intense workout programme. An individual needs to have certain necessary physical activities in their daily routine to qualify for an intense training programme. For example, if you have no physical exercise in their daily routine, it would take more time to achieve a specific fitness goal. Like in the case of CrossFit training, this training is mostly chosen by athletes and fitness enthusiasts who are usually used to intense workout sessions. So just blindly opting for CrossFit training sessions can cause unnecessary injuries, which is usually not recommended or encouraged by fitness trainers for individuals who are new to exercising. Working out is entirely dependent on UR daily activities. As simple as this may sound, UR current fitness levels also helps determine the type and level of workout regimen UR fitness trainer may recommend for maximum results. So it’s best to increase UR endurance and stamina slowly, as it takes time for your body to adjust to any form of exercise regimen. No matter which age group you may belong to, or the body type you may have, the most important thing to keep in mind is your nutritional intake, as it assists in maintaining your overall health. Also, creating a wholesome lifestyle is the key to achieving the fitness goals you have in mind. So, don’t get carried away with the latest trends when all you need to know is the fundamentals of exercising. Mentioned below are some easy points to keep in mind. ● Every individual should be aware of the training they are opting for, which can or may not be inclusive of their current fitness goals and achievements. ● Don’t push yourself or exert yourself as this can cause unnecessary complications, injuries and discomfort. ● Ensure your trainer is certified and has renewed his or her license before the expiry date. ● Check with UR doctor whether it is suitable for you to enroll in an exercise regimen, before you begin. ● Fitness is a journey, so allow UR body to adjust to the new movements that assist in improving your flexibility, coordination, balance and overall strength. ● Track your fitness goals and journey with the help of UR trainer, or by recording your achievements in a diary.
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The Absolute 10 Best Online Yoga Courses You Can Opt For In India
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to curb movement around the world, social distancing is widely practiced. So yoga teachers are now conducting online classes, tutorials and even meditation practices of different yoga styles. Some of these classes are also customized to meet an individual’s specific goals and requirements. All you have to do is choose a class that best suits your need. Classes are conducted every day but it also depends on the location, time and the size of the group. According to Dinesh Pratap Singh, personal trainer a certified yoga & fitness instructor at Apollo Life Studio, an online yoga session is a simpler way to learn yoga if you are a beginner. Online sessions are effective, especially when you want to stay consistent and keep it regular. You needn’t step outside your home, you don’t have to miss a session and it’s also easier on the pocket. Online classes/courses allow flexibility of choice, duration, space, time, intensity and attention! It enables personalized training, customized, specific routines towards your own fitness goals (mind and body) all in the comfort of own personal space. However, if you plan to start online yoga sessions, ensure you inform UR yoga teacher (trainer) of any medical condition you may have. We believe you should benefit the maximum from UR learning experience. So here’s a list of the most reputed yoga schools and teachers in the country and a bit of info about what they offer and teach. Checklist 1. Yogakshema Yogakshema, Delhi NCR’s only accredited Iyengar Yoga Centre, conducts classes six times a week. Nivedita Joshi’s instructions are underlined by clarity and adherence to the principles established by Yogacharya Iyengar. Nivedita participates regularly in yoga sessions in various cities of France with S.F. Biria, a senior teacher of Iyengar Yoga. She introduces simple postures for a peaceful and quality life. Each class not only enhances you mentally as well as spiritually but also prepares you to face the struggles of life with a positive, indomitable and dynamic spirit. Yoga is taught at different levels and there are walk-in classes, along with medical classes and make up classes too. Yogakshema is offering a one-month introductory yoga course to help you get fit and healthy! The course starts on July 11th and will be conducted via Zoom on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00am -10:30am. For more information log onto https://www.iyengaryogakshema.org 2. Adhyatma Yog Sansthan Adhyatmayogasansthan has been working progressively for the last ten years in the field of health management, health enrichment and stress management. The school offers yoga classes for healthy and positive living and the eradication of health ailments like obesity, thyroid problem, weight loss/gain, diabetes, gastric problem, constipation, hypertension, low BP, sinusitis, hernia, joint pain, arthritis, heart problem, migraine, depression and stress. Some of the programmes conducted by Adhyatmayogasansthan are as follows: • Free yoga camps • Yoga seminars • Yogic lectures • Spiritual lectures • Yogic treatments • All kinds of meditation • Yoga workshops • Yoga demonstration classes • Yoga conference • Stress management • Therapeutic yoga for various diseases • Group classes • Home tuitions/personal classes • Power yoga • Special classes for weight loss and obesity • Acupressure • Yogic massages • Aerobics • Student’s special yoga for competitions • Yoga courses – three month, six month courses and one year yoga diploma For more information log onto http://adhyatmayogasansthan.com 3. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Nataraja Centre The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres is a non-profit organization founded by Swami Vishnudevananda and named in honour of his teacher H.H. Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati Maharaj, one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. This Organization propagates the authentic teaching of Yoga and Vedanta. A variety of courses, classes and workshops are offered, including those for beginners, at the intermediate level, advanced level, foundation to meditation course and weight loss course, amongst others. For those new to yoga, the yoga practices are taught step-by-step to teach the 5 points of Yoga: Proper Asanas, Proper Pranayama, Proper Relaxation, Proper Diet Positive Thinking and Meditation. During this current phase, various classes, courses and programmes are also offered online. Details regarding this can be found at sivananda.org.in/online-sessions. For more info log onto www.sivananda.org.in/delhi 4. Bharat Thakur Artistic Yoga Bharat Thakur's Artistic Yoga is a leading yoga company in India. It was developed back in 1999 when Bharat saw that the Yoga being taught and practiced all over the world and in India was in no way as powerful, dynamic and immediate as authentic Yoga could be. Online classes are conducted on the basis of difficulty levels such as easy, moderate, difficult and very difficult. The classes include the teaching of the basics of yoga including the different asanas, pranayama, bandhas, kriyas, mudras and meditation. Before you begin online classes, you are required to find out how fit you are, how flexible you are and what kind of classes you should be taking. As a registered user (registration is free), some of the unique features that you will have access to is as follows: • Up-to-date information about the centers and workshops in various cities • A better understanding of the different aspects of Yoga • Online Classes: Videos on specific techniques and more • E- Publications: Loads of articles, E-Books on different topics • The Artistic Yoga Journal: A monthly E- Magazine featuring articles about Yoga & much more… • Bharat Speaks: A video and audio section covering different aspects of life and Yoga as spoken by Bharat Thakur • The Hub: A unique interactivity feature that allows you to ask questions, have conversations, share your notes, make friends (and follow people into conversations with a unique ‘What’s Everyone Doing’ feature!) • Yoga Tube: You can share your practice and see what others are doing • What’s Your Yogability? – A questionnaire that can guide you on what you should be doing towards starting or improving your Yoga practice For more info log onto https://artisticyoga.com 5. Ritambhara Ritambhara offers an alternative way of engaging with life, rooted in Indian tradition and encompassing contemporary practices to help you live a life full of Rasa. Raghu Ananthanarayanan has been enquiring into three questions relentlessly in his life, these are how does one become the best that one can be? How do organizations and groups become the best that they can be? What does it mean to be an Indian? On the other hand, Sashikala Ananth’s passion has been the study of the Vaastu Shaastraas and adapting the profound insights of the ancient texts to contemporary living. Sashikala has conducted several seminars across the world where she brings together a unique confluence of learning and experience. She and her husband Raghu Ananthanarayanan have been running a design and self-development centre called Vadivam for the last three decades. Ritambhara offers online self-paced courses and family retreat programmes designed to energize and nourish the individual, as well as the family space. Among the various other online courses offered, is a course that covers the introduction to working with the Yoga Sutra. So if you have questions about yourself, life, and if you’re interested in understanding the nature of the human mind and transforming it, this course would be an exciting beginning. Ritambhara also believes that the COVID crisis has shown how relevant the practice of a holistic yoga can be. One can enable the celebration of peace by reiterating the individual practice of yoga with a central focus on the basic foundations of yoga, namely: • A deep and abiding concern for the suffering of mankind and the earth (duHkha nivAraNa) • A commitment to non-violence (ahimsa) • A commitment to truth (satya) In keeping with this thought, an International Online Yoga Festival was organized between 18th – 20th June, 2020, titled ‘Peace & Sustainability Through Yoga.’ Also, as an endeavor to understand and deal with all the mayhem that COVID-19 has created, Ritambhara conducts contemplative conversations online to help deal with this situation and to help you recognize how to anchor yourself to in these times. The session is on every Saturday, 4:00-5:45 PM IST. These sessions are offered through video conference on the web and there is no fee for these sessions. For more info log onto https://ritambhara.org.in 6. GNOSIS Medical Yoga Gnosis means spiritual knowledge. Gnosis Medical Yoga is a confluence of Ancient Indian Wisdom with Modern Medicine. Dr. Vineeta Ketkar is a practicing Family Physician in Pune and has been practicing since 1980. Through her well-equipped Yoga Institute she has been offering Yogic Health Services and Yoga training programmes since 2006. Gnosis offers medical yoga therapy based on Ashtang Yoga & Hath Yoga which is extremely useful for Psychosomatic and Life style Disorders. Gnosis believes that healing is a process occurring in the body continuously. The science of Yoga, dealing with body, mind & cognition level helps for maintenance of Health. In Psychosomatic disorders, Lifestyle diseases and Degenerative spine and knee conditions, Science of Yoga offers guidelines in their management. Gnosis also offers individualized programmes for fitness/health depending upon the working pattern and personality traits of individuals. Some of the others services offered by Gnosis includes lectures and workshops, corporate yoga, outdoor yoga, yoga in hospital and yoga for sports fitness. For more info log onto https://www.gnosismedicalyoga.com 7. Be & Make Swami Vivekananda Yoga Institute Be & Make Swami Vivekananda Yoga Institute strives to be a journey of self-discovery for individuals. It has be running for 10 years and offers expertise on asanas, pranayama, meditation and lifestyle management, providing holistic yogic practices that follow internationals standards in yoga. The institute believes that there is yoga for everybody, whether you are young or old, experienced or a total beginner. They offer the best yoga classes at the most economical prices to help people benefit from yoga and create a lifestyle that is full of happiness. The institute promotes the fact that yoga makes you strong, peaceful and healthy! It is an art which connects UR mind, body and soul together. Be & Make Swami Vivekananda Yoga Institute offers various classes, like yoga for senior citizens, yoga at home, yoga for children, spiritual and meditation, corporate yoga, pre-natal and post-natal yoga, yoga for weight loss and so on. Classes are conducted seven days a week from 5:00am to 9:00pm at your convenient timings. Yoga at your doorstep is a great way to get services with the ease of no travelling and in the comfort of UR home. The best yoga instructor gives you individual attention for your overall wellbeing or helps you manage your ailments. The yoga institute also conducts classes at apartments, schools, and universities. For more info log onto http://beandmakeyoga.com 8. VINYAS Yoga Studio The VINYAS Yoga Studio was established in 1997 and is known to offer friendly, flexible, high quality, intensive services. VINYAS Yoga is a holistic Yoga module which targets the growth and enrichment of multiple layers of human existence which is believed to be physical, astral, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Besides the regular yoga classes, VINYAS also offers yoga classes for women, children, and pregnant women. VINYAS Yoga also aids in management of various common ailments found in women like pre and post-menopausal problems, sickness during pregnancy, anaemia, breast care, leucorrhoea, menstrual disorders and so on. You are also provided an opportunity to practice yoga with your kids with ‘parental yoga’ that is offered by VINYAS Yoga. During the 30 minutes session, parents can spend some quality time with their children. Kids from 18 months to six years are given training. VINYAS Yoga treats and manages various psychosomatic ailments as well. The yoga studio has a very different style and approach to therapy. The treatment and management of every ailment is different. It is supported with appropriate musical ragas. VINYAS also conducts yoga programmes for personality development, job stress management and labour management. The studio conducts two online sessions daily, five days a week on a monthly basis. For more info log onto http://www.vinyasyoga.com 9. Asmyi Iyengar Yoga Asmyi Iyengar Yoga offers a form of Hatha Yoga that emphases detail, precision and alignment in the performance of asanas and pranayama. They utilize props such as belts, blocks, blankets and chairs as aids in performing asanas and help you perform correctly, with no risk of injury or strain. This makes it easy for both, young and old. This system aims to unite the body, mind and spirit for health and well-being. Classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. At Asmyi Iyengar Yoga Noida, certified Iyengar Yoga instructors share their learning wholeheartedly with everyone. Classes are conducted level-wise, Monday to Sunday from 7:15am till 7:30pm. From time to time, workshops and intensive courses are also organized for advanced and serious practitioners. Senior and extremely learned teachers are invited from around the globe to conduct classes. Additionally, every day online yoga classes #Watch&Do is conducted in English and Hindi for all, including beginners and newbies. These are quick 45 minutes sessions that help you do doable yoga asasnas with the help of simple home props like a chair and pillow. For more info log onto https://www.asmyi.yoga 10. Atré Yoga Studio AtréYoga Studio endorses a style of yoga crafted to individual lifestyles. They offer diverse wellness and yoga approaches under the same roof as Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin and Vinyasa Flow; including their very own specialized AtréYoga. The Studio has been known for the uncompromising and anatomically relevant luxury and applied yoga services to yoga practitioners, MNCs, and ace level athletes for over ten years. Zubin Atré’s knowledge and application of anatomy and kinesthetics helps him address students' individual needs and goals as he safely guides them through asanas. AtréYoga comprises of five structured series of asanas developed by Zubin. Based on in-depth awareness of human anatomy and movement, these asana series are designed with variations on flexibility, strength, balance, and breath. Besides classes, AtréYoga Studio also hosts workshops, organizes retreats, provides on-site corporate yoga sessions and yoga counselling. With no levels, and no competition - classes are kept small, and people perform to their own ability. A detailed online yoga schedule hosted on the website helps you plan your workouts much in advance. Reasons AtréYoga style is one of the best yoga styles to be learnt online: • The instructions are very precise, clear and loud. While instructing AtréYoga, the rectangular shape of the mat is always used as a reference for the asana positioning during the class in support of the instructions. • The use of metaphors is used in guiding through the postures (asanas) which makes it easier for students to understand the asana. • The visual cues given, together with the instructions makes it easy for everyone to follow the class, even without previous experience in yoga. For more details log onto https://atreyogastudio.com
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UR Guide To Relaxing Detox Baths
Imagine sliding into a tub of warm water, infused with essential oils and bath salts after a stressful day. Isn’t it relaxing just with the thought? Well, that’s what a detox bath does. It is a natural way to eliminate toxins from the body that we’re probably not even aware of. A detox bath involves natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients such as ginger, Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate), and aroma oils to be added to warm water. You can soak yourself in it for an hour. It helps in eliminating toxins and stress from the body. So, here is a list of five kinds of detox baths and their benefits you could choose to relax from. Did you know? Epsom salts are used for more than 4 centuries to cure skin rashes and minor skin injuries. They help ease muscle soreness and pain. It is effectively observed to relieve stress. Types Of Detox Baths Salt Detox It is made of equal parts of sea salt or Himalayan salt, Epsom salt, apple cider vinegar, baking soda and 10 drops of lavender oil. Dissolve the salts and baking soda in warm water. Add apple cider vinegar and essential oil directly in the tub. The lavender oil makes your skin glow and is often used in aromatherapy for its healing properties. The salts cleanse pores without stripping the natural oil of the skin. Clay Detox This bath needs equal parts of bentonite clay, Epsom salt and 10 drops of your choice of essential oil. Make a paste of bentonite clay and warm water and apply it on the skin. Wait for 5 minutes (to dry) and then jump into the tub with the essential oil and Epsom salt. The clay draws our lot of toxins from the skin through adsorption. It replenishes the skin and soothes acne inflammation too. Mustard Detox For this, you would need equal parts of mustard powder and Epsom salt. It is best if you powder the mustard seeds just before the bath. It is a prevalent ancient remedy in England for aches and skin purification. It stimulates blood circulation and relieves congestion as well. You may sweat a lot while taking a mustard detox bath, so make sure you are well hydrated. It is normal to feel tired and or lightheaded after a detox bath. Before trying any of the ingredients, do consult a professional if you suffer from any skin conditions or health issues. UR Checklist Avoid ingesting the swallowing the bathwater as it could affect kidney function. The water would be highly contaminated with lead and pesticides also. It is advised to try soaking for 15 - 20 minutes, initially, and then extend it to half an hour or an hour. Dissolve the bath salts in hot water. Always rinse off with cold water. Always moisturise after a detox bath. Best time to take these baths are in the evening period, helps you to rest afterwards. If you are not convinced, use a local detox like foot detox or armpit detox. Make sure of using quality products.
Imagine sliding into a tub of warm water, infused with essential oils and bath salts after a stressful day. Isn’t…