• On 23 Jul 2021
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Why Sesame Oil is Good for Your Hair

Ayurveda is a 5000 old traditional system of medicine & it’s concepts are unique in it’s own way. Today Ayurveda is considered just a herbal remedial solution to some basic problems but who really studied Ayurveda they know how essential sootras (concepts) are mentioned in Samhitas for simple common cold to complications of Diabetes. The era when modern instruments & facilities were not available, Acharyas used to perform various complex surgeries and even methods of preservation of cadavers are mentioned.

It’s very saddening that the Ayurveda is not considered to that mark which it deserves to be, Still we go for modern medicines to cure a simple high temperature rather using the natural herbs for it. We all are aware of the side effects of many medicines still we’ll approach Ayurveda when disease becomes Chronic.

Hair fall, Dandruff, Premature greying of hair, Split ends, Alopecia, Dry-frizzy hair & many more problems are associated with hair & we all have suffered to some of these problems at some point of our life. But these diseases were not common before 2000-3000 years back, you know why? Because chemicals were not used at that time, everything were available in pure forms, may it be food items, or any hair care, body ingredients used.

Natural Herbs either in Powder form, Decoction form, Extracts, etc were used. Oils were extracted in pure form and these oils were used for head massage that’s why we could see some long-strong-lustrous hair of our grandmothers or mothers in old albums.

We all have heard of Sesame oil, it’s considered the best oil according to Ayurveda. But now we barely use this oil for massage or cooking purpose. Today we are going to tell some benefits of Sesame oil for your hair & how you can use this oil for nourishing your scalp.

How is Sesame Oil extracted?

Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds. There are basically 3 types of Sesame seeds-

• Brown seeds
• White seeds
• Black seeds

This oil is used as a hair oil, as a face oil, medicinal purposes, or for therapies (in Panchkarma procedures)

Nutritional value of Sesame oil

Sesame oil contains Calories, saturated fat, Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Gamma Tocopherol, Protein, choline, Omega 3, 6 fatty acids.

Sesame oil for Hair

• We try 100 of hair care products that contain sulphates & parabenes to some extent, whether it’s mentioned this product is 100% pure. Natural or herbal but how you are going to check the purity level of these products. You just trust & rely on what you see rather testing the purity
• It’s not only about hair products or cosmetics but it’s about everything we eat or drink in our day to day life
• Pure Sesame oil is highly beneficial for hair as it contain many essential nutrients which nourishes our scalp & promotes not only the quantity but also the quality of hair
• Applying this oil at night makes your hair super soft without any greasiness
• It possess Antibacterial & Antifungal properties hence it is used to treat dandruff & other scalp conditions
• Many people suffer from Alopecia (Baldness), regular application of Sesame oil prevents baldness & helps in new hair growth
• It strengthens the hair roots & deeply nourishes the scalp
• It also prevents hair breakage & split ends
• Sesame is hot in potency so it increases blood circulation in scalp

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When & how to apply Sesame oil?

• Oiling should be done 1 hour before head wash as it nourishes the scalp
• Some people prefer to apply oil one day before head wash & there’s nothing wrong in this
• Before applying oil just preheat it in a bowl , but remember oil should not be directly heated instead a hot water can be used to heat the oil
• Boil a large bowl of water then pour Sesame oil in a small bowl according to the length of your hair. Then keep that small bowl of oil in hot water bowl & let it heat it for some time
• Now you can apply this heated oil in your scalp with the help of your fingertips & don’t forget to massage for atleast 5 minutes
• Then wash your hair with mild shampoo & don’t use hot water for head wash as it promotes breakage of hair follicles

Conclusion

It’s high time when we need to connect to our roots & bring back our old age science concepts into our daily life. From wakening up in the morning to sleeping at night everything is mentioned in our Samhitas, seasonal dietary & lifestyle habits, What to consume what to not, and how to consume everything is mentioned we just need to focus on that part & live a healthy disease-free life.

Sesame is one such miraculous herb which is not only beneficial for hair but possess many health benefits also. And nothing changes in one day, everything needs time you just can’t judge this oil in a day. Apply and see the results in few weeks.

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• On 23 Jul 2021
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what should be avoided during Monsoon season

As Season changes many of us suffer from seasonal ailments like Cold, Cough, Fever, etc so it becomes necessary to take necessary precautions, especially during the Rainy season. A healthy balanced is a must not only during Monsoons but in each and every month of the year. Most of us don’t know about the foods we should avoid or eat during particular seasons.

Monsoon season have high humidity levels which is a favorable condition for micro-organisms to thrive, which further-reaching gut fulminate to produce various signs & symptoms.

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1.Properly Wash Green Leafy Vegetables

Green leafy vegetables are a breeding ground for Fungus, Bacteria & many other micro-organisms so it’s necessary to properly wash & cook green leafy vegetables before consuming them.

2. Avoid Eating Fried & junk Food items

The risk of food poisoning increases during Monsoon season, contaminated food & water leads to diarrhea & vomiting like conditions. Fried food items & packaged foods become easily contaminated with fungus which are not visible through naked eyes to better avoid it during Monsoons.

3. Avoid uncooked food

It’s always advised to cook food before eating, as in high temperatures micro-organisms are killed. Cooked food is easily digested & absorbed by the digestive system. Also cooked food is tastier as compared to uncooked food.

4. Limit Dairy products

Dairy products like curd should be avoided during the rainy season as it is heavy to digest. In spite of curd you can take buttermilk, it’s light in nature & easy to digest.

Milk should be consumed with a pinch of Turmeric, as it possesses antimicrobial properties. Milk should be boiled properly before intake.

5. Drink boiled water

Water should be thoroughly boiled before drinking, as it will kill all the germs. Boil the water & let it cool for some time then you can drink it rather using normal water & try to avoid cool refrigerated water for drinking purpose.

6. Keep your body dry

During Monsoons the cases of Fungal infections increase as we know there is excessive moisture content in the environment so better to avoid being too wet for a prolonged period of time. Especially between 2 fingers, beneath the Knee region, groins etc,  these areas are at high risk of fungal infections as we forget to dry these areas washing bathing and fungus propagate in these regions only. So try to keep your body dry especially during monsoons.

7. Keep your surroundings clean

Stagnant rainwater can be a breeding place for many insects including mosquitoes. And we all know that mosquitoes spread many diseases like Dengue, Malaria which can lead to many complications. Try to use herbal insect repellants which do not cause any breathing problems.

8. Sleep well

Most importantly it’s necessary to take an adequate amount of sleep. Every human being needs 7-8 hours of sleep to function properly. When a person deprives of sleep, Vata dosha increases in his/her body leading to tiredness & prone to many infections.

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Conclusion

Everyone wants their family to remain fit & active throughout the year these can only be achieved by maintaining good food hygiene, self-hygiene & exercising daily. Not only Monsoons, but each & every season has a specific diet regime to be followed according to Ayurveda, there are 6 seasons (Ritus)- Shishir, Vasant, Greeshma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemant & each of these rituals had their specific importance, dietary & lifestyle rules to be followed. We just need to follow some protocols to remain healthy & fit.

• On 19 Jul 2021
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How to keep your Kidney healthy?

“Healthy” a word which we normally use in our day to day life but do we really know it’s exact meaning. “We want to live healthy”, “We want to eat healthy” etc but what exactly this “HEALTHY” is ? In short healthy is something we all are looking for, a Burger might be  healthy for a child & unhealthy for adults; Green vegetables might be healthy for adults & unhealthy tasteless for children . So the definition of HEALTHY varies for everyone.

Keeping aside this so called healthy definition let’s focus on some points to keep our Kidneys stronger & well functioning. Kidneys plays a major part in a human system as it Filters, secretes Hormones, regulates Blood Pressure & many more functions so in order to live long & a smooth functioning of life we need to keep it safe .

So here we have compiled some points how we can take care of our 2 bean shaped Kidneys-

Kidney Healthy Foods –

There’s no dish in the world which claims that “I’m the best healthy Kidney Food”, we all are aware what should be eaten and what should be avoided but still we get fascinated towards junk- fried food items because they tastes far better than bitter gourds, Bottle gourds or any other green leafy vegetables.

It’s just a matter of priority to which we give prime importance to. Here we are sharing some eatables that your Kidneys will surely like-

1. Apples: They are a good source of Pectin-a soluble Fibre. It lowers Cholesterol and Glucose levels, has high antioxidant levels also a good source of Vitamin C.

 2. Spinach: High source of Vitamins A, C, K &  Folate. The beta-carotene found in spinach helps to boost immunity and protect vision.

3. Cauliflower: Rich in vitamin C, Folate and Fiber

• Proteins: Eat small portions of protein foods. Protein found in plants and animals sources like-  Animal Source protein- Chicken, Fish, Meat, Eggs, Dairy and Plant source protein – Beans, Nuts, Grains, Soya etc.
• Fresh Fruits: Fresh fruits are obviously necessary for healthy functioning of body & they contains essential nutrients which is very necessary for overall body.
• Water: It is the most important drink for the body. The cells use water to transport toxins into the bloodstream. Kidneys then use water to filter toxins out of the body. You don’t need to drink gallons of water in a day but it should be sufficient so that body doesn’t feel dehydrated.
•  Cabbage: It is a leafy vegetable relatively low in potassium and very low in sodium content

2.Foods to Avoid for Kidney Health –

• High Sodium Diet should be Sodium affects the blood pressure. It also regulates the water balance in body
• Healthy kidneys keep sodium levels in check
• Avoid Oily- spicy foods
• Avoid packaged food items
• Avoid Alcohol consumption

3. How to improve Kidney Functions-

• If suffering from High Blood Pressure then try to control your blood pressure
• Manage Blood Sugar levels
• Avoid NSAIDs (Non- Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)
• Moderate protein consumption
• Exercise regularly
• Control your weight
• Follow a balanced diet
• Quit smoking
• Drink  in moderations
• Stay hydrated
• Monitor cholesterol levels

 4. Chronic Kidney Disease-

• It is a condition which leads to loss of kidney functions over a period of time.
• If Kidney gets damaged then it can’t filter waste materials out of the body, waste builds to high levels in blood & later develop serious complications like – High Blood Pressure, Heart disorders, Anemia, Weaker Bones, Nerve damage, Poor nutrition etc.

Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease-

• High Blood Pressure
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Heart Disease
• A family history of Kidney Disease

Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease:-

• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling in hands & feets
• Swollen or puffy face
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Urine discoloration
• Weight loss
• Poor appetite
• Itchy skin
• Muscle cramps

Diagnosis-

1. Kidney Function Tests
2. Urine tests- Routine & Microscopic
3. Imaging tests- USG, MRI, CT Scan

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• On 16 Jul 2021
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Best Diet for Weight Loss in Females

Best Diet for Weight Loss in Females: Obesity is a major health issue in today’s era, it’s a lifestyle disorder. Lifestyle disorders are something which can affect anyone because we are too busy in our life that we don’t know that how we have to manage our life perfectly. We can’t be perfect but we can try at least to some extent so that we can improve to some extent.

Males & Females suffer equally from obesity & this condition further leads to major health issues in future like PCOS in females, Heart Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, Joints pain, High Cholesterol levels etc.

So here we have tried to compile some points to manage weight in especially in females. Hope so by reading this article you will get a lot of points about what to include & what to exclude from your diet.

1. Cut down on Refined Carbs

• Refined carbs are the carbs that undergo several processing & thus their essential nutrients are lost in these processes. They are also known as “Simple Carbs” or “Processed Carbs”
• They have a high Glycemic index & is also digested quickly which leads to a rapid rise in Blood sugar levels
• Refined carbs lead to overeating
• Blood sugar levels drop about an hour or two after eating a meal high in refined carbs. This promotes hunger and stimulates parts of the brain associated with reward and craving
• Overeating without any physical activities promotes the accumulation of fat

 Some of the refined carbs are

• Bread, Fried food items, Cookies, Pasta, Cereals, White rice, Sweets, Soda, Items made with White flour

So to maintain a healthy weight these refined carbs have to be cut down from diet.

2. Add Exercises to your routine

To maintain a healthy weight & healthy lifestyle it is very necessary to exercise daily

Ayurveda recommends walking 100 steps after meals but who follows these rules in today’s scenario. After our meals most of us either watches TV or gets busy in their phones. Laying immediately after eating food leads to digestion issues. Food needs time for breakdown & then get properly absorbed. Walking few steps after meals improves digestion & proper absorption.

Nobody is perfect to start vigorous exercises but surely you can try with light brisk exercises & in a few days you will improve day by day. Physical exercises vary from person to person also. Some find it too easy to workout but others can’t but that should not demotivate you to workout. Regular physical activity burns calories and builds muscle.

3. Eat Fresh & Add protein to your diet

Eating fresh & healthy is the most important part to maintain a healthy weight. Green vegetables, fruits & freshly cooked food are loaded with vitamins, fiber & minerals. Eating healthy is all about Balancing.

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Proteins are the building blocks. Every cell in the human body contains protein. The basic structure of a protein is a chain of amino acids. Protein is also important for growth and development. Amino acids are found in animal sources such as meats, milk, fish and eggs. They are also found in plant sources such as soy, beans, legumes, nut butter and grains.

Protein increases acid load in the body, leading to calcium leaching from bones in order to neutralize the acid. Increasing protein intake reduces cravings by 60% and the desire to snack.

High protein intake boosts metabolism and increases the number of calories you burn

4. Drink more water

We have heard that we should drink plenty of water every day, the more hydrated you are, the more efficiently your body works. Drinking lots of water suppress your appetite, boosts metabolism. Consuming water shortly before meals leads to less food intake.

Water contains no calories, so instead of consuming a high calorie drinks such as carbonated drinks, juices, coffee, tea or anything containing high calories just switch to water to maintain your weight.

5. Take enough sleep

Sleep is very necessary for every human being. Adequate sleep is needed for healthy functioning of body. At least 7-8 hours is a must for every human being. There are many factors that lead to disturbed sleep such as Stress, Hormonal disbalances, any sleep disorders, other Health conditions.

One of the biggest mistakes people make while losing weight is not sleeping enough. When we sleep, our body repairs itself by releasing growth hormones, these hormones stimulate the muscles, protein synthesis and fat breakdown process called Lipolysis. It is recommended to sleep for 7-9 hours every day to ensure your body repairs properly and can prevent obesity.

And it’s also seen that when people are awake late at night, they keep on snacking and to fulfill their appetite they preferably go for high-carb snacks which leads to obesity as there is no physical activity during night.

6. Take a fibrous diet

A high-fiber diet is necessarily good for a healthy lifestyle. Eating more fiber helps you lose weight, even if you don’t make other changes to your diet. Fiber is super-filling as it digests more slowly than simple starches and sugars.

Fiber comes only from plants, so you will need to include plenty of plant sources in a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutritious foods. The good news is that many plant sources are also nutrient-dense, packed with vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients that are beneficial for health.

Some of the rich sources of fibers are

Oats, Cereals, Shredded wheat, Grains, Barley, Brown rice, Whole wheat bread, Spinach, Broccoli, Sprouts, Carrots, Green beans, Legumes, Fruits, Salads etc.

7. Keep stress under control

Either you want to loose weight or not but stress should not be a part of anyone’s life. Stress is under the control of Cortisol hormone – a natural stress hormone which is responsible for regulating metabolism.

Cortisol stimulates fat & carbohydrate metabolism, creating a surge of energy in your body. While this process is essential for survival situations, it also increases appetite. Additionally, elevated cortisol levels can cause cravings for sweet, fatty and salty foods. Hence leading to obesity. Even if you aren’t eating foods high in Fats & Sugars, Cortisol slows down your metabolism, making it difficult to lose weight.

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If you want to lose weight naturally first you need to be determined towards your goal & it’s not a very tough task to achieve it. One of the biggest problems with diets is that they rarely work in the long term. It’s a myth that dieting & fasting for too long will lose your weight too fast but studies show that dieting is a consistent predictor of future weight gain. Instead of going on a diet, aim to become a healthier, happier and fitter person. Focus on nourishing your body instead of depriving it. Weight loss should be a natural process & not just a burden that has to be let go of.

• On 20 May 2021
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Tips to Boost Immunity naturally

Tips to Boost Immunity Naturally: We often get sick either suffering from a simple cold, cough or fever. Reasons are different because we all possess different-different immunities. But we can enhance our immunity so that we fall less sick & prevent ourselves from various infections. Elders and infants have low immunity and hence are more susceptible to diseases.

So before going on the natural ways to boost our immunity let’s see what basically Immunity is?

Immunity is a condition of being able to resist a particular disease/infection, preventing micro-organisms to attack our immune system. It’s of 2 types- Innate Immunity (Which is present since birth) & second Acquired immunity (Which we acquire during our lifetime).

Some people become sick as the season changes, they become more prone to infections. The Winter season increases the cases of flu, cold & other respiratory infections as viruses tend to be more stable in cold climates.

A good immune system comes from good health & maintaining adequate hygiene. With rising population & pollution it has become difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Either we are eating bad products or we have poor eating habits.

So here we have listed ways to strengthen the immune system-

6 Tips to Boost Immunity Naturally

1.Fruits

Fruits are rich in vitamins and fibre. It is really beneficial to include fruits like oranges, Apples grapefruits, lemons and kiwis etc in your diet as they have high amounts of vitamin C – one of the biggest immune system boosters.

Oranges are high source of Vit C, they’re well known for being packed full of immune system-boosting vitamin C—every variety of orange contains more than 100% of your recommended daily amount. As we all know Vit C act as an antioxidant which prevents free radicals, prevents cells damage, increases collagen production, manages Cortisol levels.

Grapefruits are also a great source of vitamin C. They consists of fiber and vitamin A, which supports immune system. They have high water content which helps keeps the body hydrated.

Apples are great sources of fiber and natural sugars & it’s skins contain  Quercetin,a type of plant pigment flavonoid that helps in boosting immune system.

Lemons- an excellent source of vitamin C, among many other nutrients. The high amounts of vitamin C,will boost immune system and keeps body healthy. Lemons had multiple benefits such as-

• Prevents bacterial growth and infections
• Treat throat infections
• Loosens chest congestion
• Lemon juice is an anti-inflammatory because of its anti-oxidant properties.
• Soothes itching and heals with anesthetic properties.

 2. Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is important for each human being & it’s advised atleast 7-8 hrs of sleep is must for a healthy adult though children need more hours of sleep. Sleep directly do not effect our immune system but plays a major role in building a healthy immunity.

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Getting sufficient hours of high-quality sleep enables a well-balanced immune defense that features strong innate and adaptive immunity, efficient response to vaccines & less severe allergic reactions. And we know allergies are main enemies of our immune system.

3. Eat Fresh Vegetables

It’s a common myth that only fruits rich in Vit C can help to boost immunity but there are certain vegetables that can boost our immune system. And it’s very important to eat fresh, as stale food items could be a house of various micro-organisms that can lead to various infections & later develops into serious diseases. So let’s see what all vegetables boost our immunity-

Bell peppers– They are high source of fibers and antioxidants & extremely high in vitamin C. Vitamin C is known for its immune benefits like supporting cellular function in both the innate and adaptive immune systems.

Garlic –Garlic is a very famous ingredient in Indian curries. It has been widely used since ages for various ailments. It is a potent antioxidant due to it’s active component allicin content.

Cauliflower plays a vital role in improving the immune system. It contains active compounds such as Choline, Glutathione which help body against certain viruses.

Choline also helps in maintaining the structure of cellular membrane, assisting in fat absorption and reduces chronic inflammation.  The presence of antioxidants such as vitamin K, vitamin C, and manganese helps in lowering the risk of oxidative stress and helps to keep the body healthy.

Tomatoes are loaded with all kinds of health benefits. Lycopene is one of the vital antioxidants found in tomatoes that helps in fighting against cancerous cells. Tomatoes contain vitamins such as  Vitamin  A & C  which is an important immunity booster compound.

Spinach is one of the most highly nutritious vegetables. Spinach loaded with antioxidants such as flavonoids,  carotenoids, vitamins  C &E  and phenolic compounds control the effect of free radicals to reduce their harmful effect when consumed.

Ginger is used as a herbal remedy for cough or as an expectorant. Ginger extract with honey is given in cough & has various other benefits.

4. Avoid Smoking & Drinking Alcohol

• Alcohol has diverse adverse effects throughout the body, including on all cells of the immune system, that lead to an increased risk of serious infections.
• Alcohol & Smoking damages the immune cells and fine hairs that have the important job of clearing pathogens out of Airway.
• If the cells lining a person’s airway are damaged by smoking & alcohol, then viral particles more easily gain access to our body causing immune cells to damage and hence more susceptible to serious infections.
• So if you want your immune system to remain healthy it’s advisable to stop drinking alcohol & say a big NO to smoking.

5.Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) Decoction

• A very well-known natural herb in Ayurveda which is used in many forms either decoction, extract, churna, Vati, etc for curing various ailments.
• Giloy is also known as “Guduchi” or “Amrita” in Sanskrit is used as an immunity booster.
• The stem of Giloy is considered highly effective because of its high nutritional content in alkaloids, glycosides, steroid & other compounds found in it.
• These compounds present in Giloy are effective against various disorders such as Diabetes, Cancer, Neurological problems, Fever, Arthritis ETC.
• Giloy activates the immune system of our body and increases vitality in a person. It is full of antioxidants which help to release toxins from the body.
• Giloy also detoxifies skin and prevents acne & skin breakouts. Giloy is also used for liver diseases, urinary tract infections & heart-related issues.

6.Yoga & Pranayam

• Pranayam is a practice of deep breathing.
• Increases and enhances the quantity and quality of life, thereby increasing our energy levels.
• Makes one energetic, enthusiastic, calmer and positive.
• Brings harmony between the body, mind, and spirit, making one physically, mentally and, spiritually strong.
• It brings clarity to the mind and good health to the body.
• Improves sleep

Some of the Pranayams which should be daily practiced are 

1. Bramari Pranayam
2. Kapal bhati Pranayam
3. Bhastrika Pranayam
4. Nadi shodhan Pranayam

• Yoga- is a method of physical exercise. The word “Yoga” essentially means-“that which brings you to reality”.
• Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines.
• The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to unite.
• The aim of Yoga is Self-realization, to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to “The state of liberation (Moksha) or ‘Freedom’ (Kaivalya).
• “Yoga” also refers to an inner science comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can realize this union and achieve mastery over their destiny.

Some of the Yoga Postures

1. Surya Namaskar
2. Bhujang asana
3. Setu bandh asana
4. Trikon asana
5. Uttanpada asana
6. Padahasta asana
7. Ardha kati chakra asana
8. Vajra asana
9. Bhadra asana
10. Shashank asana
11. Gomukh asana
12. Dand asana
13. Pawan mukta asana
14. Sarvang asana
15. Hala asana
16. Shalabh asana
17. Dhanur asana
18. Tada asana
19. Makar asana
20. Shava asana

Conclusion

We all are concerned about our immunity & also of our loved ones. We know that how badly this COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all & affected our lives. So it becomes too important to maintain a healthy & hygienic life so that if we are affected with any kind of virus our body fight all the infection. And all these could be possible only if we follow some simple rules above.

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• On 12 May 2021
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6 Ayurvedic Beauty Tips

6 Ayurvedic Beauty Tips

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• On 25 Apr 2021
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7 Ayurvedic Healthy Tips

Food is an essential part of our life. We grow, acquire energy by eating food only. But the food we eat is really healthy or we are just eating to fulfill our appetite. There is a vast difference between eating food and eating healthy food and this difference has to be cleared.

Here in this article, we will tell you about the importance of food and what should b included in our diet and what should be avoided.

7 Ayurvedic Healthy Tips

1. First Thing to do After Waking Up-

We all wake up in the morning and began our daily tasks. But morning time is the very productive time we could do for our body and a healthy lifestyle. Just after waking up, it is advised to have a glass of lukewarm water. It’s good to have because for some people it might work for their easy bowel movements and for some it’s just a daily routine.

Some people prefer to take lemon, honey mixed in water. It’s a good mixture to lose weight but it should be kept in mind that honey should never be mixed in warm water. According to Ayurveda honey mixed with warm water can lead to “Visha” (poison) formation. Hence try to have it in normal water.

2. Meditate Daily

Meditation is very necessary for a peaceful, attentive mind. By meditating we calm our mind and soul and our concentration power is increased to many times.
Just meditate for half an hour daily and you will see the enormous results of it.

3. Exercise Daily

Daily exercise is compulsory for a healthy body. Just basic stretching, cycling, jumping, or any form of activity could just improve circulation and stiffness is reduced.

Pranayam is basically a control in the breathing process.

• Ujjayi pranayam – It is the most common pranayam, It is performed by gently constricting the opening of the throat to create some resistance to the passage of air. Gently pulling the breath in on inhalation and gently pushing the air out on exhalation creates a well-modulated and soothing sound.
• Bhramari pranayama (bee breathing) This breathing technique is a boon for those with hypertension.
• Kapal Bhati pranayama (skull shining breathing technique)
• Among the breathing techniques is considered to be the most important. It is also useful for detoxifying the body and clearing the energy channels.
• Bhastrika pranayama (bellows breath) It provides positive energy to the body
• Nadi Shodhan Pranayama – it calms and centers the mind by bringing harmony between both the hemispheres of the brain.

4.Yoga

Yoga is a mind and body practice.  Yoga combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga is an ancient practice that involves movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to promote mental and physical well-being.

There are several types of yoga and many disciplines within the practice.

Some of the benefits of yoga are-

• Building muscle strength
• ​Enhancing flexibility
• ​Promoting better breathing
• ​Supporting heart health
• ​Helping with treatment for addiction
• ​Reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain
• ​Improving sleep
• ​Enhancing overall well-being and quality of life

5. Never Skip Your Breakfast

Breakfast is the first meal of the day eaten after waking up, usually in the morning. The word in English refers to breaking the fasting period of the previous night. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides energy throughout the day.  Breakfast should be healthy and should not be heavy. Include healthy sprouts, oats, nuts, fibrous items in your breakfast. Try to have healthy drinks.

5. Eat Healthy Fruits

People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of the body. Fruits are lower in calories. Eating a diet rich in fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce the risk for heart disease, including heart attack, protect against certain types of cancers.

Adding fruit can help increase the intake of fiber and potassium which are important nutrients for the body. Fruits like- Apple, Papaya, Pomegranates, Guava, Grapes, Oranges, Watermelons, Musk melons, Banana, Strawberries, Avocados, Blueberry, etc. should be included.

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6. Take Small Steps After Meals

Do not directly sleep after taking meals, just walk at least 100 steps after your meals as mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. It will help you to digest your food easily. Try to take your food one hour before bedtime. Try to avoid Curd or any Kapha aggravating items during nighttime. Have a cup of milk with a pinch of turmeric in it.

7. Take enough Sleep

Sleep is very necessary as when you don’t get enough sleep, you may also increase the risk of certain diseases. Losing sleep can impair the body’s ability to fight off illness and people get easily sick due to lack of enough sleep.

Sleep requirements vary slightly from person to person, Healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Children and teens need more sleep. Older people need at least seven hours of sleep. It’s not just the number of hours you spend asleep,—it’s the quality of hours.

If you give yourself plenty of time for sleep but still have trouble waking up in the morning or staying alert all day, you may not be spending enough time in the different stages of sleep. So do try to have at least 5-6 hours of deep sleep and awake fresh in the morning.

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• On 23 Apr 2021
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8 Ayurvedic Tips for Hair 

Hair is considered as a part of beauty especially to women they are hell precious, not only to women but to men also. Hair is considered a symbol of youthfulness. When hair starts falling or greying it is considered as a part of aging. So before letting our hair fall down or it starts premature greying let’s see what we can do at home to save them !!

8 Ayurvedic Tips for Hair

1. Diet For Healthy Hair

First of all diet is the main part of our immunity, skin, hair and overall health. If we are not internally fit, we are not consuming a balanced diet then YES we will face certain health issues and one of them is hair fall.

Hair is made up of keratin protein and for a strong thick hair follicle, we need to have a good proteinaceous diet like pulses, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts and everything that has high protein content in them should be daily consumed. Vitamin C is very beneficial for our hair, skin so fruits containing high Vit C content should be consumed like Oranges, Lemons, Aamla ( Indian Gooseberry), etc.

2. What to Avoid in Order to Get Healthy Hair??

We all know what we have to eat in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle but most of us don’t know what we have to avoid in food items. Food items having excessive oil content, fried, spicy and all those food items which are stale should not be consumed. Tea and caffeine products should also not be consumed in excessive amounts.

3. Tips Before Washing Your Hair

Just apply lukewarm oil 1 hour before your head wash. Be it coconut oil, mustard oil, olive oil, almond oil, etc the list is vast but never wash your hair before properly oiling your hair. Oiling nourishes your scalp and strengthens your scalp which leads to less hair fall. But keep in mind to just warm your oil before applying it.

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Never warm your oil directly over the flame, just boil water in a pan and put the oil in a bowl and just keep it over the hot water. The heat of the water will warm the oil and this is the perfect method to heat your oil.
So now just take oil in your palms and apply it all over your scalp.

4. Hair Masks

Nowadays there are enormous hair masks available in the market but we are confused about what to choose and how to choose. See we can prepare our own hair masks at our kitchens.

Coconut oil + aloe vera gel:  it works great, just take 2 tbs of coconut oil and 2 tbs of aloe vera gel and apply this mask on your head and hair for about 1 hour and then wash it off, you will be amazed to see the magnificent results.

​1 ripened Banana+ olive oil mash the banana and add 2 tbs of olive oil. Apply this mixture for about 30 min and then wash it off. This time your hair will be no messier or dried out, you will love your hair.

​2 tbs curd + Honey:  You normally daily take curd with your meals but never thought that curd could really benefit your scalp. Just make a mixture of curd and honey in a bowl and apply this for about 30 minutes on your scalp and you will get rid of your dandruff problems. So easy…

​Amla powder: Indian gooseberry (amla) a highly rich source of Vitamin C is very beneficial for hair. Just take 2-3 tbs of Amla powder and add lemon juice to it, apply this mixture to your hair for about 10-15 minutes and enjoy it’s results.

​Methi paste (fenugreek seeds):  Take 2-3 tbs of fenugreek seeda and soak them in water for about 3-4 hours, then make the paste of these seeds and apply this to your scalp. Fenugreek seeds helps in hair growth.

These were some of the tips but there are lot more to have good hair day.

5. Drink a Lot of Water

Water is very much necessary even for our hair also. If our body will be hydrated especially during summers it will also benefit our hair also.

6. Avoid Direct Heating

Heating appliances like curlers, straighteners, dryers, etc damage our hair. Many people use dryers to dry out their hair after a head wash, but this should be avoided as far as possible. Naturally drying out hair is recommended. Excessive heat damages hair which can further lead to thin hair, split ends, dryness, frizzy hair etc. so try to avoid heating appliances. Pat dry your hair with a cotton towel or light cloth, do not be harsh to your when they are wet as it can lead to weakening your hair follicles.

7. Moisturise Your Hair

it’s very compulsory to moisturise your hair after every wash as every wash can lead to dry frizzy hair. Moisturizers deeply nourishes the follicle and prevent hair from dryness. You can also apply a natural moisturiser like Aloe vera gel which has high water content in it, helps to moisturise hair.

8.Avoid Sunlight for Longer Periods

As due to depletion of Ozone layer harmful UV rays of the sun affects our hair, these rays damages hair follicle and lead to dry out. Sunlight is also necessary for the body but for a limited time period. You can just cover your head with a cloth to avoid the harmful UV rays of the sun.

Read ALso: Best Brand of Hair Oil in India

This was all about your hair. Hope you all like our content. If you want to just add or suggest something related to this article just feel free to contact us. or if you have any queries regarding your hair or anything just reach out to us and we’ll definitely try to solve your queries.

• On 23 Apr 2021
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8 Tips to Stay Healthy this Summer

Who likes the excessive burning heat of summers. We can’t stop summers from arriving but we can definitely prevent us from this scrotching heat and stay cool and healthy.

Here we have discussed some points on how to stay cool and healthy this summer.

8 Tips to Stay Healthy this Summer

1.Eat healthy and light

In summer we cannot digest heavy meals as the agni of our body is minimum. So in summers have light food such as soups, Salad should be included in your diet.  And the water intake should be Maximum.

2.Treat your eyes well

Due to high temperature and excessive pollution eyes are prone to several infections. Sometimes there may be a burning sensation, conjunctivitis, itching, swelling, etc. So it becomes necessary to take care of your eyes during summers.

• Wear sunglasses whenever you go out
• Try to have 7-8 hours of sleep.
• Keep cucumber slices on your eyes.
• Take enough protein.
• Take green leafy vegetables.

3. Avoid alcohol and caffeine

Alcohol can cause dehydration because it decreases the production of Anti-diuretic hormone which is used by the body to absorb water.

• And it’s very important to stay hydrated during summers as most of the water is lost from the body in form of sweat.
• Caffeine and caffeinated drinks cause dehydration in limited amount caffeine | coffee doesn’t cause dehydration but excessive caffeine products can cause dehydration.

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4. Drink plenty of water

Due to increased temperature in summers, the body perspires and water is lost in the form of sweat. So to maintain this level excessive water intake in any form either fruits, soups, vegetables or anything else should be consumed.

Don’t drink excessive chilled water or cold drinks normal water is enough to maintain hydration level.

5. Stay indoors

• Harmful UV rays of the sun affect the body, Skin.
• Excessive radiation causes sunburn.
• Excessive heat dehydrates the body.
• So it’s advised to stay indoors.

6. Avoid oily spicy food

As previously discussed, in summers our digestive fire is less as compared to winters. So oily, spicy and heavy meals should be avoided.

• Oily, spicy food also leads to acidity and bloating conditions.
• Oily foods can further lead to increased cholesterol levels heart conditions, obesity and many more health conditions.

7. Enrich your diet with fresh

Summer food eat lot of fresh fruits during summers especially rich in water content such as watermelons, Musk melons, citrus fruits, lemons.

• Watermelon contains almost 90% of water content which is very much enough for our body to remain hydrated.
• Cucumber is highly fibrous and has a lot of water content in it.
• Coconut water is loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and various nutrients. It also has cooling effects on the body. So coconut water should be consumed during summers.

8. Give yourself the much-needed

• Mangoes have high iron content; it’s a very refreshing fruit during summers.
• Salads are rich in water content. It helps in mending dry skin by strengthening the skin against harmful UV rays of the sun.
• Citrus fruits like oranges, limes could be very beneficial. Vit C is very necessary for our body and we can naturally get Vit C from these citrus fruits.
• Mint which is widely used in Indian chutneys has a very refreshing and cool taste. It’s a very inexpensive herb almost available everywhere.

Hence by following these steps we can stay hydrated during summers and protect ourselves from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

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• On 17 Apr 2021
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10 Tips to Help You Lose Weight

10 Tips to Help You Lose Weight: Losing weight could be difficult, but with determination who can’t lose weight. Obesity is the main cause of many disorders, so it becomes important to manage our weight.

Here we are discussing very simple points to manage your weight.

10 Tips to Help You Lose Weight

1) Cardio burns body fat

Strength training builds lean muscle mass which both increases your metabolism and decreases fat. The quarter you work out, the more calories you’ll lose.

2) Eat Slowly

The more you chew the fewer calories intake. Eating too quickly often leads to overeating.  Many studies have shown that slow eating decrease the amount of food consumed during the meal due to an increase in fullness hormone (Ghrelin)

3) Add Fibers

Fibers are powerful natural appetite support and so once appetite is reduced, calorie intake will also be reduced which further helps to lose weight.

High soluble fibers included in the diet are:- Flaxseeds, Sweet potatoes, fruits like Apricot, Oranges, sprouts, legumes, oatmeal, cucumbers.

4) High Protein Diet

A high protein diet boosts metabolism, reduces appetite and regulates weight regulating hormones.

A high protein intake actually increases the level of satiety (Appetite reducing) hormones and reduces the level of hunger hormone (Ghrelin).

5) Get Enough Sleep

Late-night sleep leads to starving and late-night snaking means taking high carbohydrate snacks. So sleeping at right time doesn’t lead to staining.

6) Practice intermittent fasting:-

Intermittent fasting is a form of time- restricting way of eating in which food is consumed in a time period of 8 hour Window and avoiding food (fasting) for the rest of the day. This process will increase the time of digestion of food.

There are many types of intermittent fasting such as-

• The 16:8 method
• The 5:2 diet
• The warrior diet
• East stop eat
• Alternate day fasting
• Short-term fasting leads to bodily change that promotes fat burning.

7) Fill upon veggies

Vegetables and fruits are rich in fibers and low in calories and also water content is high in vegetables and fruits.

Some of the vegetables which help to lose weight are:-

Spinach, Broccoli, Green peas, cauliflower, Sweet potato, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, carrot, beans

So avoid excess carbohydrate or high calories diet just increase the number of veggies and fruits in your diet.

Do not merely depend upon vegetables and fruits because a balanced diet is very much necessary for a healthy body, mind and should.

8) Skip the sauces

Sauces are often packed with sugar, high fructose corn syrup and salt.

When you are trying to lose weight then picking the right sauce for your meals is very important.

9) Move more throughout the day.

In Ayurveda it is said to move 100 steps after every meal and it’s very necessary for each and every person. Add the food we eat needs to move in our intestines for good absorption and digestion.

If a person immediately lies down after a meal then the food will not be digested properly hence accumulation of fat cells leading to weight gain.

• Try to do more physical activites throughout the day as this will help to lose more weight.
• Try to eat food 2 hours before sleep. Immediately lying down after meals could lead to fat accumulation..

10) Limit your carbs

• Avoid sugar- Sweetened beverages as they have high amount of added sugars.
• Bread also has high amount of carbohydrates and generally low in fibers.
• Whereas whole grain bread contains important nutreints.
• Fruits juices contain little or no fiber and are full of sugar.
• Reducing carbohydrate in diet ultimately reduces your appetite.
• The number of carbohydrates a person should eat every day for weight loss varies depending on age, sex body type and activity levels.

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