10 Great Ways to Burn More Fat - Part 1

You're so busy you have absolutely no time to work out, right? Wrong. Its important that you make the time and we can help you do it. In this busy world filled with work pressure, family and stress we sometimes have to be creative to sneak in workout time.

Find some quick tips to keep you moving, your muscles stimulated and your blood flowing in minimal time. Now you have no excuse.

Here are 10 fat-burning tips for people :

1. When you first wake up commit to 10 minutes of continuous exercise. Choose only three movements and perform each in succession without stopping for 10 minutes.

For example, Monday you can perform modified push-ups, followed by crunches for your abs followed by stationary lunges.

On Tuesday you can perform free-standing squats with hands on hips, double crunch for abs, and close grip modified push-ups (hands three inches apart) for your triceps. Just 10 minutes..!

2. Perform timed interval walking in your neighborhood or at lunch. If it takes 10 minutes to walk to a certain destination near your office or in your neighborhood, try to make it in 8 minutes.

3. If you have stairs in your home or in your work place, commit to taking the stairs a specific number of times. Tell yourself that you will take the stairs six or eight times (no matter what).

4. While seated, perform some isometric exercise to help strengthen and tighten your muscles. For example, while in a seated position, simply contract the abdominals for 30 seconds while breathing naturally. You can also tighten and contract your legs for 60 seconds. Perform about three sets per area. You'll feel your muscles get tighter in just three weeks if you perform this a few times per week.

5. For about $15.00 (Rs. 400) you can invest in a pedometer. It's a small device you can carry that records the number of miles you walk per day. Each week simply try to add just a bit more to the mileage. For example, let's say you walk one mile total during the day in the normal course of activities; try to make it two miles total the following week. Make a game of it. You'll burn more calories.

To Be Continued .....



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Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally - Part 2

Yesterday we saw 3 ways to reduce High Blood Pressure Naturally. Today we will see the rest 5 ways :

GO SLOW ON THE SALT

Whether you have a family history of high blood pressure or not, reducing your salt intake of salt can make a  huge difference to your health. before adding that extra pinch of salt to your food, think if you really need it. Try substituting salt with lime, garlic, pepper or other herbs and spices. Go slow on processed and packaged foods. Potato chips, frozen chicken nuggets, bacon, etc are high in sodium. Try calculating your daily sodium consumption. Keep a food diary and you may be surprised at how much you are taking in.

DARK CHOCOLATE BENEFITS

The darker variety of chocolate has flavonols that make blood vessels more elastic. Choose one that has at least 70 per cent cocoa to really reap the benefits. 

ALCOHOL ALERT

While it does provide some health benefits, alcohol can also be bad for your health. If consumed in small amounts, it can prevent heart attacks and coronary artery disease. But, more than one or two drinks and the benefits are gone. Keep a check on your drinking patterns and if you are a heavy drinker, start reducing slowly. Never indulge in binge drinking. Consuming four or five drinks in a row can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure.

TEA BENEFITS

Herbal teas are the way to go. In a study conducted, those who sipped on hibiscus tea daily lowered their blood pressure. Many herbal teas contain hibiscus or you can always opt for green tea. The effects of caffeine are still debatable. Drinking caffeinated beverages can temporarily increase pressure. The solution is to check your pressure within 30 minutes of drinking a cup of coffee to determine if it works for your body.

REDUCE WORK AND RELAX

Reducing the number of hours you spend in office can help lower hypertension. Working overtime makes it hard to exercise and eat healthy. Ensure that you get out of office at a decent hour. Learning to relax by listening to soothing music can help.

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Source : Health Wellness, TOI

Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally - Part 1

High Blood Pressure contributes to an alarming number of deaths each year. Although it may not have apparent symptoms, high blood pressure leads to heart attacks and strokes aside from also causing kidney failures. You can reduce your blood pressure by reducing your weight (if you are obese) and making a few small changes in your life, say doctors.

WALK IT OUT

Walking at a brisk pace can help lower your pressure. A good workout will ensure the heart uses oxygen more efficiently. Getting a rigorous cardio workout 4 to 5 times a week can make a huge difference. Start by incorporating about 15 minutes of exercise in your daily routine and slowly increase the time and difficulty level.

DEEP BREATHING

Learning some slow breathing and meditation techniques can do you wonders. It will help reduce stress drastically and keep your blood pressure in check. Try taking 10 minutes every morning and at night. Inhale and Exhale deeply. If you can, join a yoga class for some time, so that you can learn the proper method.

GO FOR POTASSIUM-RICH FOODS

You have probably heard of the negative effects of sodium on the body and potassium is an essential mineral to counter the effects of sodium on blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium. Try adding sweet potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes, bananas, peas, and prunes and raisins to your regular diet.

To Be Continued....

Source : Health Wellness, TOI

Heavy snorers face an increased risk of developing diabetes !

Heavy snorers face an increased risk of developing diabetes, say scientists. According to researchers, frequent snorers are up to 50 per cent more likely to develop diabetes than those who sleep silently at night.

Researchers claim that people who snore regularly are more prone to changes in body metabolism that lead to the disorder. Complications include heart attacks or strokes, reports The Daily Express.

However, treatment for chronic snoring slashes the risk of diabetes, suggested study of a snoring-related condition called sleep apnoea at Yale University in the United States.

Muscles in the airways relax as sleep begins but sleep apnoea causes a complete collapse that shuts off breathing leading to the brain jolting sufferers awake throughout the night.

The study concluded: “Sleep apnoea is significantly associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes, independently of other risk factors such as age, race, sex or weight. And an increase in the severity of snoring is associated with a raised risk of diabetes.”

Source : DSD Group Email

WHAT A WAIST...........

The profile of your waist and midriff is being presented all the time. So don’t slouch or stick your tummy out. Instead, straighten up with your shoulders back and your seat tucked in and stomach pulled in. This will keep your tummy muscles stretched, firm, flat and elegant.

EXERCISE 1

Stand with feet apart. Back straight and your hands clasped behind your head.

Twist from the waist upwards round to your right. Return to the original position and twist round to the left.

Repeat 20 times.

EXERCISE 2

Rest on your hands and knees.

Raise your right leg to the side keeping it straight and perpendicular to the body.

Make eight forward circles and eight backward circles with your legs.

Repeat five times with each leg.

Source : Body Basics, TOI

Minerals and Hair Loss - Part 4

What Causes Mineral Imbalance ?    ( Continued ... )

Pollution :

From adolescence through adulthood the average person is continually exposed to a variety of toxic metal sources such as cigarette smoke (cadnium), hair dyes (lead), hydrogenated oils (nicle), anti-perspirants (aluminium), dental amalgams (mercury and cadnium), copper and aluminium cookware and lead-based cosmetics. These are just a few of the hundreds of sources which can contribute to nutrient imbalances and adverse metabolic effects. Nutritional Supplements - Taking incorrect supplements or improper amounts of supplements can produce many vitamin and mineral excesses and / or deficiences, contributing to an overall biochemical imbalance.

Inherited patterns :

A pre-disposition towards certain mineral imbalances, deficiences and excesses can be inherited from parents. Hair provides one of the best medium for mineral analysis of the body. Hair is an ideal tissue for sampling and testing.

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Source : Dr. Sonal Shah is one of the world's leading Trichologist & founder of Richfeel Trichology Centres.

Minerals and Hair Loss - Part 3

What Causes Mineral Imbalance ?

Diet :

improper diet through high intake of refined and processed foods, alcohol and fad diets can all lead to chemical imbalance. Even the nutrient content of a 'healthy' diet can be inadequate, depepnding upon the soil in which the food was grown or the method in which it was prepared.

Stress :

Physical or emotional stress can deplete the body of many nutrients while also reducing the capability to absorb and utilise many nutrients.

Medications :

Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can deplete the body stores of nutrient minerals and / or increase the levels of toxic metals. These medications include diuretics, antacids, aspirin and oral contraceptives.

To Be Continued....

Source : Dr. Sonal Shah & TOI