Ways to Boost up Your Brain!!!

Our Brain is a wonder organ which can rewire itself and form new cells. Let us practice some habits to give our brain a Boost up to a higher level…..

A Boosted Brain!!!!

Take Your Brain for a Morning Walk:

Light is no less influential than drug.Brain activity and attentiveness boosts up with the exposure to blue light. Blue light also speeds up reaction time and impacts circadian rhyme. Solar light are abundant with blue light. 15 min walk outside within 30 min of waking up will turn your brain on, increases alertness and get you ready to start your day.

Increase Your Vocabulary:

Learning new words boosts up the language segment of your brain.

Learn a New Language:

It is like a hack for your brain, opening up all sorts of pathways. It improves language information; even you have been boosted better at speaking your own language.

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Harmful Effects of Anger on your Health!!! [Part 1]

“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured”- Mark Twain.

Anger is an intense form of emotion. If it isn’t handled suitably, it may have critical results for you and your surroundings. Arguments, physical fights, physical abuse, assault, self-harm, all are a result of unrestrained anger. On the other hand, well-managed anger can be a functional sentiment that motivates you to make constructive changes. 

Types of Anger:

Different experts have published contradicting lists of anger types, but some generally established forms of anger include:

Chronic anger: Which is prolonged, can impact the immune system and be the cause of other mental disorders.

Passive anger: Which doesn’t always come across as anger and can be difficult to identify

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Spices and Herbs for Weight loss!!!!

The excessive weight and obesity are the emerging issue for today's world of health risk factor. There are many means to overcome this but the most amicable way is that which nature supports. We have incredible treasures in our flora and fauna as a blessing from Almighty to fight and win any adverse situation.

Let’s see some uniquely blessed Spices and herbs which are a pronounced help in weight loss.....

 1. Cinnamon:

It is found to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, Triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol level as well as increase glucose metabolism by about 20 times. All this processes lead to the ultimate result of weight loss.

Cinnamon

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Foods Rich in Water!!!!

Water, undoubtedly most important need of our body. As many of the vitamins and minerals are water soluble and absorbed better when in solution. Water-rich foods, especially fruits and vegetables, can help to lose weight, eat less, feel healthier and more energized. Here are the top water containing fruits and vegetables and percentage of water:

1.Tomatoes: 94%

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Health Benifits of Honey

1. Prevent cancer and heart disease:

Honey..The Gold Liquid

Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.

2. Reduce ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders.

Recent research shows that honey treatment may help disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related to the 3rd benefit…

3. Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-fungal:

“All honey is antibacterial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide,” said Peter Molan, director of the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.

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Chocolates!!!! The Health Benefits of Chocolates!!!!

Is Chocolates good or bad for you??? 

Theobroma Cacao, the latin name for chocolate, means "Food of the Gods" for a reason. We are not talking about junk chocolate in candy bars and sweet desserts; dark chocolates has a long history being used as a healing plant, a mood enhancer and even an aphrodisiac.

Here is some beneficial info about one of the most popular super foods ever: Chocolate....

A Chocolate Heart!!!!!

1. Dark Chocolate is Very Nutritious: 

Quality dark chocolate is rich in fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese & a few other minerals.

2. Dark Chocolate is a Powerful Source of Antioxidants: 

Such as Polyphenols, Flavanols, Catechins etc, way more than most other foods.

3. Dark Chocolate may Improve Blood Flow & Lower BP: 

Cocoa has anti-clotting, blood-thinning properties that work in a similar way to Aspirin. The bioactive compounds (Flavanols) in cocoa can improve blood flow in the arteries &b cause a small but statistically significant decrease in BP.

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Top 7 Tips For Healthy eyes

Follow These Seven Easy Tips for Eye Health

1.  Eat Well to Protect your Eyesight: Eat lots of fruits and vegetables which contain Lutein, Omega-3 fatty acid, vitamin A, C & E.

2. See your Doctor Regularly: An eye exam is an essential way to detect even the slightest changes to your eye health

3. Protect Your Eyes: Wear goggles for yard work, using power tools or playing sports and use sunglasses when you are in sun.

4. Caution on Watching TV: While watching TV, keep a distance of 8-10 feet between your eyes and the screen and take breaks

5. Using Computer? Follow the 20-20-20 rules: Rest your eyes every 20 min by looking 20 feet in front of you for 20 sec.

6. Say No to Smoking: Smoking makes you more susceptible to develop macular degeneration, progresses in the development of cataracts and can cause nerve damage

7. Maintain Yours Weight: Exercise can help by increasing circulation, which can lower pressure in the eyes. Exercise also helps maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic diseases, increasing your chance of major eye diseases.

Healthy Eyes....for a look!

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Protect Your Feet!!!!

6 Steps to Protect Your Feet

1. Avoid walking barefoot

2. Avoid flat and tight-fitting shoes; including flat sandals and flip-flops 

3. Wear soles that offers solid footing and don't slip. Thick soles cushions your feet on hard surfaces

4.  Select a good quality, podiatrist-recommended shoe or sandal that offers arch support

5. Replace shoes when they show signs of wear and tear

6. Practice good foot hygiene. Look for cuts, blisters and ingrown toenails. If you have diabetes, check your feet everyday for sores or any signs of infection such as redness, swelling and pain

Happy Feet!!!!

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Quick Tips for Ramadan

A Short-cut Way out to be Healthy on Ramadan

• Eat normal sized, nutritious meals at Sahoor and Iftar.
• Avoid foods high in fat, salt and sugar.
• Choose a diet rich in fruit, vegetable, beans, lentils rice and grains.
• Drink plenty of fluids and avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea, energy drinks or cola.
• Break the fast with a healthy snack like dates – a nutritious burst of natural sugar.
• Speak to a health professional before changing medication regimes for Ramadan.
• Avoid excessive exercise during fasting times - if you want to go to the gym, consider doing so after Iftar.

 Eat Healthy....Stay Healthy....

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Importance of Sleep!!!!

10 Important Reasons of Proper Sleep

1. Stabilizes Blood Sugar Level

2. Reduces Stress Level and Steer Clear of Depression

3. Builds Your Muscles

4. Makes You Feel Happier and More Alert

5. Helps to Have a Healthy Weight

6. Keeps Your Heart Healthy

7. At Sleep, Your Cells Repair Themselves

8. Your Body Releases Important Hormones

9. Reduces Inflammation

10. Your Brain Recharges and Sharpen Attention to be a Winner

 

 

Sleeping n Winning.........

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Be Stressless!!!!

Simple 4 Ways to Get Rid of STRESS

1. Release the Believe that You are  Responsible for Everyone and Everything

2. Let go of Perfectionism

3. Ask For and Accept Help from Others

4. Focus Upon What's Important, and the   Rest will Take Care of Itself

 

Keep it on.....

 

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10 Step Plan For Weight Loss

 

Oftentimes, simple, easy changes can help you see results right away.Patience is an important part of the successful weight-loss formula. The pounds didn't get packed on overnight; it's going to take some time to establish healthy eating and exercise habits, and shed the not-so-healthy ones. 

 

 10 Step Plan For Weight Loss:

1. Eat more home cooked food
2. Have 3 servings of vegetables a day
3. Eat more whole grains
4. Add a meatless meal once a week
5. Start the day with a healthy breakfast
6. Drink more water
7. Have healthy snacks
8. Reduce saturated fats
9. Switch from full fat dairy to low fat
10. Include more fish in your diet.
                  

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20 Simple tips for healthier skin

1. Don't smoke

2. Don't drink alcohol

3. Get plenty of sleep

4. Avoid sun during pick times

5. Use broad spectrum sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection

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