Aerobic exercise reduces anxiety in people who have clinical anxiety, with higher-intensity exercise tending to be more effective. Resistance training has less evidence, but it seems to benefit people with anxiety disorders and with overweight or obesity. Yoga tends to incorporate the basic anti-anxiety coping strategies: deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and stretching. Yoga is also […]
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Points to Remember while buying a Multi-Vitamin Supplement
Always buy from a reputed pharmacological or nutraceutical company which has proven track record. Stick to a company with a reputation for good manufacturing. Multivitamins don’t meet the Recommended daily allowance (RDA) for some micronutrients Multivitamins may contain extra ingredients but in too small doses to make a difference Many multi vitamins make you choose […]
Myth Buster: Some of the Nutrition Tips that are no Longer Entirely True
Below statements are very randomly used while receiving suggestions from others. However, they need to checked and evaluated as per individuals context and background. They may be true for one person and may not work for another. Hence be critical and analyze before making a choice. They are not universal truths and highly dependent on […]
COVID Second Wave – Ask Yourself These Questions to Reduce Anxiety
FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS Follow COVID Appropriate Behaviors Latest WHO COVID Myth Busters I have read an interesting article interviewing Thyrocare Managing Director Dr. A Velumani. Many of his views resonated with me and I thought of capturing some main brainstorming points for us to be cautious with the infection spread and […]
How to Maintain Optimum Levels of D-Vitamin in Blood
It used to be simple: just get a “healthy” tan and your body will make all the vitamin D it needs. Desk jobs and sunscreen have changed all that, just as research is underlining the importance of vitamin D and suggesting its possible role in preventing many health problems. Vitamins play a crucial role in […]
Lifestyle Changes and Supplements that could Enable Better Sleep
Getting enough quality sleep, with or without the help of supplements, is necessary for optimal immune function. Deep sleep provides a time for your body to replenish its immune system. Regular sleep disturbances end up impairing your body’s ability to mount a full response against invaders. Lack of sleep impairs exercise performance in the short […]
Most Common Causes of Inflammation in Our Body
POOR DIET – Mostly having excess sugar and sugar based foods, fried foods, processed and packaged food, refined flours like Maida or refined wheat flour, refined oils, reused oils. LACK OF MOVEMENT – Not exercising, being sedentary most of the times MENTAL STRESS LACK OF SLEEP HIDDEN CHRONIC INFECTIONS – Due to various unfriendly microbiome […]
Nutritional Supplementation to Improve Autism (ASD) and ADHD
Autism is Treatable AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder with symptoms that appear within the first three years of life. Most children with autism look like other kids but they act and interact in ways that feel different from the behaviors of other children. When interacting with others, they may […]
Best Herbs and Spices to Improve Health and Wellbeing
Priced for centuries, herbs and spices are celebrated not only for their flavors but also for their medicinal powers. In fact these valuable spices were an inspiration to establish trade routes dated years back Before Christ (BC). Some are anti-inflammatory , anti-oxidative and pro-immune boosters. Some have anti-microbial(bacteria, fungus, virus) properties. Some have unique Phyto-nutrients […]
Migraine Headache – Supplementation and Lifestyle Changes
It is important to understand that there is not much research on vitamins that may help with migraine. Overall, there is no strong evidence to prove that a specific vitamin or supplement can prevent migraine or relieve symptoms for everyone. However, there are a few vitamins that scientists have researched as potential migraine remedies. Limited […]
Top Nutrition Myths 2021
Myth 1: Protein is bad for you Bone loss – will not happen Kidney damage – will not happen The Truth: Protein, even in large amounts, isn’t harmful to your bones or kidneys (unless you suffer from a pre-existing condition). Myth 2: Carbs are bad for you The Truth: As long as you do not overindulge, there […]
Is Protein a Protein whether it is from Whole Foods or Protein Powder Supplements
THE ANSWER IS ‘YES’. Based on many researches and studies, we know below facts about protein rich diets: A fat-loss diet that’s higher in protein leads to more fat loss and more muscle preservation than a diet lower in protein even if overall calories are the same in both diet plans. A diet higher in […]
Impact of Food on Mental health
Knowing what foods we should and shouldn’t be eating can be really confusing, especially when it feels like the advice changes regularly. However, evidence suggests that as well as affecting our physical health, what we eat may also affect the way we feel. Improving your diet may help to: Improve your mood Give you more […]
Basic Lifestyle, Foods and Supplements to be a Bio-Hacker
Exercise: A combination of Aerobic and Anaerobic exercises. Exercise is a simple testosterone booster , and it’s one of the most powerful ( not to mention least expensive ) anti – aging treatments around . Both men and women experience a sharp increase in testosterone and human growth hormone . Food: Eat High protein diet. […]
Be Like A Warrior in The Battle For Brain Health
Anywhere you go someone or something will be lurking around to shove bad food into your throat. It not only makes you unhealthy but it is highly likely that it could lead to metabolic disorders which has sever consequences on quality of life. Food industry hires neuroscientists and evolutionary biologists to trick you, attract you […]