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Gratitude

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Nov 7, 2014

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Gratitude

We all know of this expression, and it is the age old rule of gratitude, etched in gold. We are not always thankful for what we have, such is the human nature; thankless. We want more and more and still more and we lose sight of what we already have and never value things and people close to us.

Some People Are Just Born With It

Do you just feel thankful once a year on Thanksgiving or is that an everyday ritual for you? If latter is the case with you, you will always have enough. Money you can spend in abundance, loving and caring relationships, a fulfilling career, strong friendships and family that support you through thick and thin. That so called good luck think exists in others’ lives can exist in yours too, but only if you attract it towards you. You simply have to cultivate a generous and genuinely thankful heart.

You’ll find that the more you are grateful for what all you have so far from life, good health, a running car, a sweet house, and a reasonably good job� the easier it becomes to go through daily life.

Showing Abundance In Daily Gratitude

But, if you’re addicted to constantly fussing about money or finances, or your job, or even the state of your marriage, or how much debt you own to the loan sharks, you’re going to receive more of the same in your life. You're clearly not grateful for what you have received far from life and when your focus is on negative feelings and emotions such as fear, anxiety, insecurity or frustration, you will have ample opportunities to revel in them even more.

Life is a demon on all fours and the best way to tame it is through meditation for gratitude. Remember, it is not going to be fair, life never is, and that's the way of the Universe we live in. So unless you find a different universe to live in, learn to practice being grateful and you will know what you have been missing out in life or the life you have been missing out for so long.

To enjoy a rich, successful and a much happier and self-fulfilled life, you need to be grateful, thankful and mean it. You'll notice that you’ve become more connected with yourself, you have elevated from your usual self and feel a much needed surge of power and strong will. You'll eventually stop seeking love or acceptance, or approval from anyone. You'll feel closer to nature.� You can almost feel the wisdom of the Universe running through your veins, enlightening you from within. You'll abandon all your fears, the thoughts of uncertainties, be it your marriage or your job, or the economy. Need some help steering towards a grateful mind?

Shutting off the negative thoughts from your mind is the very first step you need to take, out many are not quite sure how to go about it. Meditation for gratitude teaches you how to substitute negativity for a quiet, peaceful, tranquil, and grateful consciousness that will alleviate all the doubts from the mind.

Give It A Try

Finding 5 to 10 minutes in the evening or morning won’t be hard for you to spare for a little one on one with nature. Find a relaxing spot in your house or balcony or the terrace or the garden, when you are alone and are not expecting any calls or are free from any interruptions or distractions. Sit or lied down on a mat or a pillow, whichever feels more comfortable. Cross your legs and slowly close your eye and become more aware of yourself.

References

www.psychologytoday.com/basics/gratitude

Benefits Of Listening To Music

Life Style

Nov 7, 2014

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Listening Music

Music is one of those activities that engage the whole brain. It is intrinsic in nature. It is familiar to and belongs to all cultures.

It is not only used for learning languages and improving memory but also for focusing attention and improving physical coordination and development. This goes without saying that music can be distracting if it’s too loud or too jarring, but for the most part, listening to various kinds of music can have a long lasting, soothing and relaxing effect on the brain.

Mind Your Therapy

Music is the best pain manager and it has positive effects when trying to relieve someone of severe pain. Any relaxing musical piece can reduce the sensation and distress of even the most serious chronic pain or postoperative pain.

Some experts have coined the term ASMR. It stands for Autonomous Sensory Mental Response, which is triggered in the brain by certain types of audios and music and the waves and vibrations created by them.

It stimulates and tingles the brain into relaxation mode for proper healing. The human brain, however, reacts to this music in different ways and it is considered as one of the best therapies of modern times.

It is considered a very unique and effective method to reduce chronic pain and the need for strong medications. Music also cures depression. Music can serve as a heart regulator by relaxing our breathing, calming our inner turmoil, counteracting our pain by releasing endorphins and giving us a sense of control.

Blood Is Thicker…

Reducing blood pressure is another benefit that can be obtained from listening to music you like. Some people are in the habit of playing recordings of relaxing music every morning and evening. Patients with high blood pressure can easily lower their blood pressure and keep it low with some practical techniques. According to many researches, hypertension and wild fluctuations in blood pressure can be overcome by listening to just 30 minutes of classical, melodious or raga music every day.

We Heart It

Music is good not only for your over-burdened head but for your tired heart as well. Many researches show that it is the musical tempo, rather than style of the music that counts in many cases.

A study showed that faster heartbeats and breathing rates were the result of listening to music that had more tempo and were lively pieces, whereas music with relaxing tones and melodies were the ones that made the heartbeat go slower and breathing rates to come to more optimal level. The tempo, or pace, of the music has been found to have the greatest effect on our relaxation.

Immunise, Shall We?

Music has the incomparable power to boost your immune system. Scientists have explained that a particular type or a preferred choice of music can create a positive aura around you. That particular music which can uplift your mood can have a more profound emotional experience. It further leads to secretion of immune- boosting hormones in the body that combat illnesses. Listening to music or singing can also reduce stress levels and related hormone cortisol as higher levels of cortisol are a reason for decreased immune response.

Remember To Play and Play To Remember!

Music enhances your intelligence, improves your learning and grasping power and increases your IQ. However, we don’t encourage leaving your textbooks for Rolling Stones.

Listening to music or playing could actually make you a better learner, research has confirmed this fact. Music can also be given credit to improve your memory performance. The power of music is so divine that for it to be able affect memory seems quite intriguing, but is still believable.

Musical pieces such as that of Mozart’s that have a 60 beats per minute beat pattern, activate both the sides of the human brain. This simultaneous activation of the left and right brain can maximize learning and retention of information.

References

https://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/comm/steen/cogweb/Abstracts/Zatorre_on_Jourdain_97.html

https://sites.google.com/site/nhojwww/library/Jourdain%20-%20Music%20the%20brain%20and%20ecstasy.pdf

The myths and facts related to heart health

Nov 5, 2014

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You usually fall into the trap of being given the wrong information through an ill informed neighbor, a misinterpreted magazine or a commercial which you watched with a half heart in�your busy schedule. But nevertheless, the more frequently you come across it or you hear about it, the more you start believing it. In a world of heart attacks, there is a strong battle that every Cardiologist fights everyday against death so that someone can survive a heart attack. Apart from this, they also fight different myths that are related to heart attacks which they think if can be cleared somehow would pave way in assuring a healthy heart and a healthy life.

One of the most significant mythical attacks is the thinking of the people who think any kind of exercise is good for the heart. So they invent their own kind of exercises to console themselves that they have had their dose of exercise full for the day, when actually nothing happens. They need to realize that the heart is going to be benefitted when you go for a jog, cycle or climb a hill and you see yourself puffing for breath. Your heart at that time is at its fastest trying to give you life and that is the when you are paying back your heart.

Even the aerobics or the Yoga, are most amazing for your heart but weight training is not that necessarily that benefitting as the rest of the exercises.� Weight training is for building up a leaner mass of the body and have nothing to with the heart. However, people still think that joining a gym and doing any kind of machine related exercise `will keep their heart intact.
People also think that women are more prone to heart ailments which, again is a big myth. On the contrary, the statistics reveal it is the men who die more because of heart attack since they cry lesser. Women on the other hand are able to pour their heart out in the form of tears and therefore are able to survive the crisis.

However, if you do not compare both the genders, the women tend to die because of the cardio failures than the infamous breast cancer. But this usually does not come out well in the families where the health of the women is ignored vis-à-vis a man's health. The women are bred to be tolerant of any disease for that matter as compared to the men who are rushed to the hospital at the slightest sign of a health hazard.

“Even while going for health check-ups, a mammogram or a pap smear test is listed (to detect cancer), but not a heart check-up, which is very necessary,” he added.

Even when the family checks up are made, the woman is expected to get herself tested for breast cancer more than a heart check up. A study done at the MIT says that the working woman hardly gets time to get themselves checked for a heart check up and the housewives are the worst hit. At least the working women are aware of the health related issues and are able to somehow give justice to the heart by walking around, the housewives are too busy in their household chores to even step outside their house.

The studies also reveal that the women do have estrogen hormone which tends to give them a protection against the heart attacks but the contemporary lifestyle of eating junk, smoking, contraceptive pills and drinking makes them vulnerable to cardio failures.

References

https://www.webmd.com/heart/features/heart-health-myths

https://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/foods-heart-health-facts-and-myths

How exercise can improve your love life

Nov 4, 2014

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Exercise

The healthiest people are also the happiest. However, happiness is not always derived from oneself. Sometimes you need an external factor to improve your life and one of them is your relationship with your partner.

If you aren’t happy, you can’t keep others happy. Similarly, if you aren’t healthy, your lovelife won't be healthy either.

If you want to find out how, read on.

Ride It

Who knew? Cycling can be fantastic for your sex life. A study recently explained that men with heart conditions who regularly performed any form of exercise, including cycling, can actually perform much better in the bedroom due to increased blood circulation throughout the body. This includes the genital area as well but this benefit is not limited to men, women too can have the same effects. Therefore, scheduling a cycling session with your partner won’t be such a bad idea to start the weekend.

Any type of physical exertion can get your heart rate up and improve blood circulation. Better circulation means that your organs, including the genitals will receive a richer supply of blood and nutrients. This also reduces a person’s risk of age-related sexual decline and a loss of libido due to reduction of sexual hormones in the body as a person ages.

Moreover, exercise also gives you a better sense of your body and its ability to work. This will allow you to have better sex with your partner and thus, improve your lovelife.

Check Your Meds

The irony here is that the medications you and your partner may be taking to stay healthy could be the reason for your lack of physical connection. Many pills and drugs have passion-dulling side effects and the biggest offenders are blood pressure drugs that slow down blood circulation. Antidepressants subdue you leading to medication-related sexual problems.

Healthy Is the New Hot

Okay, so this is new. We always knew women had intuition but this is ridiculous. Still true. Men with a strong immune system are naturally more attractive to women. The researchers admitted to a strong link between testosterone and facial attractiveness. In other words, men with higher levels of testosterone and lower levels of the stress hormone-cortisol have much stronger immune systems and are the number one choice of women.

Eat Right and Be Sexy

Here's another reason to choose kale salad for lunch. Eating a healthy diet with fruits and vegetables makes you more attractive to the opposite sex. Both sexes agree that a radiant, golden complexion that can only be obtained from a diet including plant-based foods gave the most appealing look. More specifically, the brighter the color, the more glow you add to your skin. Therefore, eat right and healthy and you can astir your love life to the sky.

Make That Body Work

The gym is not only a place wear you exercise to lose weight or gain muscle, it is much more.� A boost of adrenaline and sweat is the right recipe for a great love life. People who exercise rigorously are most likely going to do better at a date than those who don’t. Universally, men who played sports are seen as more attractive than those who do not.

Get Your Sleep

Sleeping a good 8 hours is not only good for your mental and physical health but also for your sexual well being. It makes you more relaxed, less anxious and more energetic for every possible encounter, pun intended.

References

https://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/1991-99017-001

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00289315

How Exercise Can Boost Your Confidence

Nov 1, 2014

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Exercise

One the best ways you can ensure your physical well being and boost your confidence is through regular exercise. By exercising regularly, you can keep yourself fit � being fit gives a feeling of looking good which in turns enhances your self-esteem and confidence. Confidence is an essential personality trait that can lead a person on the path of success. Once a person is confident, it shows in the way he conducts himself. It can help a person in numerous ways; it can help you make a lasting impression at work, in relationships, and in many other areas of life.

If you are wondering how exercise helps in boosting your confidence, then read on:

–�� When we exercise, certain chemicals and hormones like dopamine and serotonin are released in the body. These chemicals induces positive mood and generates a feeling of well-being. It makes us feel less anxious and minimizes the effects of stress. In one way or the other, exercise gives us a feeling of control over our mind and body, and it helps in boosting our confidence.

–�� Regular exercise is good for the health of our heart and bones; it lowers the risk of being affected by chronic diseases, keeps our blood pressure in control, helps in weight management and helps us in fighting depression. Creating an exercise plan and sticking to it gives us a sense of achievement.

–�� A healthy mind resides in a h ealthy body. Exercing regularly keeps your body healthy which is in turn, is good for your mind. When one is healthy, there is clarity in his thoughts and it helps in decision making. Good decision making ability also helps in boosting one's confidence and self-esteem.

–�� For most people today, how they look has a great bearing on their self-esteem. Exercise helps in keeping the body in shape; it helps in keeping it well-toned and promotes better posture. When you feel good about your body, you do not shy away from socializing with friends. In fact, you enjoy making friends and it makes you happy. Looking good gives a good feeling which also enhances one's confidence and self-esteem. Research reveal that exercises like aerobics can help people with low self-esteem. As fitness and appearance improve, so does one's confidence.

–�� Regular exercise also helps in improving one's concentration. This is turn can improve your productivity at work, thereby winning you accolades. That certainly will help you garner respect at work and it will increase your confidence.

–�� When you make exercising a regular habit, you start looking forward to it. Slowly when the effects of exercise start showing its effects on your appearance and health and it instils a feeling of achievement, thus making you confident about yourself.

–�� Exercise also makes your strong physically. When you are able to explore your body's physical prowess and its ability to perform, your confidence soars. Exercise requires one to challenge himself every time, to push the envelope further and soon you find yourself doing things that you never imagined you could. Gradually, you start applying this trait in other activities you take up � you set the bar higher for yourself and start working hard to achieve it.

Exercising regularly gives you a feeling of control and achievement. It makes you realize that your happiness and health are in your hands, thus instilling a sense of confidence in you. In order to avail of the maximum benefits of exercising, you should exercise for at least 20 to 30 minutes every day � you can pick any activity of choice like walking, running, swimming, yoga, dancing, etc., or you can even keep varying the activities to make keep things interesting.

References

https://healthmeup.com/news-weight-loss/how-exercise-boosts-confidence/9279

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495

Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water

Oct 31, 2014

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Lemon water

Lemon Water is the perfect “good morning drink,” with or without a hangover. Vitamin C rich citrus fruits such as lemons enhance your beauty, rejuvenate your complexion and bring a glow to your face. One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is faster weight loss. It flushes out toxins and is extremely beneficial for the body as it aids the digestive system and prevents constipation and diarrhea, by ensuring smooth removal of waste products from the body. Consuming a glass of lime water with just 1 lemon juice to its credit can fulfill your daily requirement of Vitamin C and boost your immunity.

Nutrient properties

Lemon, a fruit more popular for its therapeutic properties than taste, maintains your immune system and protects you from many infections. It is an excellent blood purifier and a fabulous antiseptic. Lime-water juice also works wonders for people with heart problems. Its high potassium content makes it the healthiest choice for heart patients and to drink a glass of lemon water in the morning would do wonders for your skin as well. A glass of lemon juice contains less than 25 calories. It is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C. Nutrients like calcium, potassium and pectin fiber are also found in high concentration. Along with traces of iron and vitamin A, that protect the body against immune system deficiencies, it also has medicinal values and antibacterial properties.

Some of the benefits of drinking lemon water are summarized as follows:

Lemon water balances and maintain the pH levels in the body

Having lemon juice with water early in the morning helps flush out toxins. Cleansing your system becomes very easy with lemon water as it helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function and stimulating your liver

It aids in digestion and encourages the production of bile and strengthens and provides energy to the liver

It is also a great source of citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron thus boosting your immune system. The level of vitamin C is the first thing to plummet in your system when you stress, which is why experts recommend a Vitamin C rich diet especially on stressful days.

It prevents the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that are the cause of infections and diseases

It is found that if you drink lemon water on a regular basis, it will reduce the acidity in your body and remove uric acid collected in your joints — which is one of the main causes of inflammation.

It is the perfect cure for the common cold

The potassium content in lemons is quite high and it not only prevents heart diseases but also helps nourish the brain and nerve cells

It benefits immensely to the skin and prevents early aging, formation of wrinkles and acne. The antioxidants found in lemon juice decrease blemishes and wrinkles drastically. It can also be applied to decrease the appearance of scars and age spots. It detoxifies your blood and maintains your skin's radiance

It helps in maintaining the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye disorders.

It aids in the production of digestive juices. Lemon juice encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract. It also relieves symptoms of indigestion such as burping, and bloating. It helps in balancing the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief in case of a severe heart burn

Lemon juice helps replenish bodily salts and rehydrates the system especially after a strenuous workout session

Packed with all the goodness nature can possibly offer, do make it a point to begin your day with a glass of lemon water. Its cleansing and healing power will help your health in the long run.

References

https://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water

https://tasty-yummies.com/2013/03/18/10-benefits-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water-every-morning/

Green Tea Versus Black Tea

Life Style

Oct 26, 2014

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Why choose green tea

Green tea has over three hundred known compounds, of which the most represented is caffeine. One cup of green tea contains about 9 to 50 mg of caffeine.

However, green tea is credited for the antioxidants it contains which outweighs the caffeine factor.

The antioxidant power of green tea prevents the occurrence of cancer cells; it helps to stop the formation of nitrosamines, especially if consumed with food. Scientists proved that green tea helps prevent cancer of the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and those that depend on estrogen, such as breast cancers. It works on atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, helps with Crohn’s disease, high triglycerides and boosts the immune system of the entire body.

As for the negative effects of green tea researchers say, it�only has some caffeine, which affect the nervous system, therefore, can arouse anxiety and insomnia, especially if consumed more than 5 cups of tea is taken in one day. However, this claim isn't true unless you go too overboard with green tea � for example, if you drink 10 cups a day as this can affect your sleep.

Recent studies suggest green tea to be a great drink because of the amino acid L – thiamine, which increases learning ability, improves concentration, calms the nerves, lowers blood pressure, relieves symptoms of PMS, and also affects the action of excessive amounts of caffeine, thus reducing its negative effects. In addition, some scientists believe that higher amounts of tannins and catechins can reduce one's risk of colon and esophageal cancers.

Why choose black tea

Black tea has a very long tradition and a long list of medicinal properties. Thanks to its quality, it is undoubtedly the most popular and best-selling tea in the world.
Black tea is a darker than green tea but both originate from the same plant. Another type of tea grown from the same plant is white tea.
Black tea is fully fermented, and it has a dark color and rich penetrating taste. The caffeine in black tea affects cerebral cortex, which contributes to better understanding things and quick connection of thoughts. This automatically makes all the intellectual activities done with less effort making things easier to learn, remember, and communicate.

Black tea invigorates, reduces the feeling of fatigue and sleepiness. Influences working muscles and reflexes, and it is a favorite drink of athletes, because it gives them a quick boost without causing any downfalls unlike coffee.

Thanks to caffeine and its impact on the respiratory center, it improves the function of breathing, increases ventilation of the lungs, which contributes to breathing easier and feeling more comfortable. In addition, black tea is stimulating to the heart and circulatory system.

This pleasant Eastern beverage has long since moved to the West, and it can be of great benefit to our health. Those who are thinking about the production of black tea can even think about adding of different and incredible aromas among which is even chocolate.

The disadvantage of drinking black tea is similar to that of green tea and is related to the caffeine in it. Moreover, black tea can stain the teeth because of its rich and dark color.

Which one to choose?

If you are now wondering what is the better choice for you. If you tolerate caffeine, you are free to decide for yourself, and certainly will not be mistaken.

Note: excessive caffeine intake can have very harmful effects on the body, and you have to be cautious. In medicinal purposes, the recommended daily dose of black tea is 3-4 cups. The maximum daily dose of black tea for adults is 8 cups, and all above 8 cups may cause poisoning.

References

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/antioxidants-in-green-and-black-tea

https://www.ahmadtea.com/learn-about-tea/black-tea-verses-green-tea.html

Scientists Discover an On/Off Switch for Aging Cells

Oct 26, 2014

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A human body is composed of various types of cells. These cells constantly divide so that dying cells can be replenished.� Everyday millions of red blood cells in our body die and in order to maintain a healthy circulatory system, our body needs to produce the same amount of them. The reason we age is that some cells can no longer divide. This happens because of the shortening of the cell's DNA.

The cell division is a complex process. Each time a cell divides, a small part of the cell's DNA is lost from the end of the DNA strand. In order that no genetic information is lost, there is non-coding DNA at the end of the strand which is known as telomeres. The cells stop dividing when the telomeres reach a certain length. Certain cells can divide indefinitely because of the presence of an enzyme known as telomerase. This enzymes synthesizes to produces more telomeres that attaches itself at the tail of the DNA. This makes it possible for the cell to continue dividing.

Researchers at the Salk Institute have made a break through discovery that could hold the key to healthy aging. They have found an on/off switch in the cells that could encourage healthy cells to keep dividing and multiplying to replenish dying cells. That means, even in old age lung, liver or other vital organ tissue could regenerate keeping them healthy.

The new study that has been published on September 19th in the journal Genes and Development, says that telomerase even when present can actually be turned off.

Vicki Lundblad, Senior Author, Professor and holder of Salk’s Ralph S. and Becky O’Connor Chair said that in previous studies, it was suggested that once assembled the telomerase is available only when needed. However, the present study lead to the discovery that telomerase actually has an off switch which makes the disassembly possible. This knowledge of an �off' switch can be crucial in developing treatments for diseases of aging. If we can understand how this off switch can be manipulated, we can slow down the telomere shortening process. It can also help us in innovating ways to regenerate vital organs later in life.

Lundblad together with first author and graduate student Timothy Tucey carried out their studies in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast that goes into making wine and bread. In previous researches, Lundblad’s group had used this simple single-celled organism to reveal various insights about telomerase and prepare the groundwork for guiding similar findings in�human cells.

Tucey adds, “We wanted to be able to study each component of the telomerase complex but that turned out to not be a simple task,” That is why Tucey framed a strategy that let him to observe and study each component during cell growth and division at very high resolution. This study led to several discoveries about telomere, and how it works.

When a cell divides, its entire genome has to be duplicated. While this duplication happens, Tucey observed that telomerase sits poised as a “preassembly” complex, missing a critical molecular subunit. But as soon as the genome has been fully duplicated, the missing subunit unites with its companions to form a complete and active telomerase complex. This is the state when telomerase can replenish the ends of shortening chromosomes and ensure healthy cell division.

Interestingly, Tucey and Lundblad also discovered that immediately after the full telomerase complex has been assembled, it rapidly disassembles to form an inactive “disassembly” complex. The inactive state is achieved by flipping the so called switch into the “off” position.

The duo speculate that this disassembly pathway maybe a means to keep telomerase at exceptionally low levels inside the cell. That is because cancer cells rely on increased telomerase levels to ensure uncontrolled cell growth. The “off” switch found by Tucey and Lundblad may be the means to keep the�activity below this threshold.

The development of practical applications with these discoveries is at an early stage. However, if successfully implemented, it could prove useful in providing effective treatments to age related diseases It could also be an alternative approach to using stem cells.

References

https://redditjs.com/r/Futurology/comments/2h45bi/scientists_discover_an_telomerase_onoff_switch/

https://lockerdome.com/6301844049758273/6998387518088212

7 skin care tips for summer

Oct 26, 2014

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Skin Care

Summer is here with all its heat and for us; summer means to show off our beautiful bare skin. To help flaunt your healthy and beautiful skin, here are our top 7 tips for a flawless summer glow. The following tips will not only make your skin beautiful externally, but it will help improve it internally as well so that the effects last for a very long time:

Exfoliate

You will not believe how many dead cells are shedding from your skin every minute of your day. If these dead cells are not taken care of, your skin gets darker and lifeless. In addition, it will not get improve without regular exfoliation.

Exfoliation helps to get rid of dead cell and also improves blood circulation. You can either purchase an organic scrub or prepare one at home.� To prepare a homemade scrub, you will need some course ingredients such as sugar, salt or gram flour. A sugar scrub can be made with some sugar, honey and/or coconut oil. A gram flour scrub can be made with some turmeric, gram flour and a little bit or milk or rose-water to make a paste. Use either of these scrubs on a regular basis and exfoliate gently in circular motions.

�Stay hydrated

The scorching heat of the sun can cause a lot of harm on your skin due to dehydration. Dehydration is the main reason why your skin loses its suppleness and glow. Therefore, make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day. It is highly recommended to have at least 2-3 liters of water per day depending on your level of activity and the climatic conditions around you.

Use sunscreen

To protect your skin from damage of hot sun use a good quality of sunscreen. UV light from the sun damages the skin causing brown spots and wrinkles. Therefore, make sure you apply some sunscreen on your face and body even if it is raining outside. UV rays can reach you even if the clouds are blocking the sun therefore have it on all day and wash off at night. If you're out throughout the day, it is advisable to reapply sunscreen ever 2-3 hours.

Use toner and keep your skin clean

Use toner to close the pores of your skin and to cool your skin down. You can use rose-water or diluted raw apple cider vinegar to tone your skin instead of using harmful and astringent store-bought toners. It is important that you cleanse your face before going to sleep to prevent clogged pores, acne and dull skin.

Drink fresh juice

Instead of having cold soft drinks, opt for juices with antioxidant power. Coconut water, fresh juices or ice tea are preferable over sugary drinks.

Do not forget to take care of your hand and feet

We get so busy keeping our face perfect that we forget about our hands and feet. It is important that you take care of your hands and feet just as much as you take care of your face. Make sure you exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize them twice a day to ensure they are in good health.

And finally, have a nutritious diet

Make sure you have plenty of vegetables and fruits for gorgeous glowing skin. Try to cut off oily/fatty and sugary foods as much as possible as these tend to harm the skin the most.

And a bonus tip is to exercise for 30-45 minutes on most days of the week. Exercise enhances circulation and gives your face a healthy and attractive glow. Moreover, physical exertion is the number one way of increasing your skin's health and suppleness.

References

https://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20390988_20504195_20979126,00.html

https://www.dermalogica.com/top-6-summer-skin-tips/ys_skinaging_2,default,pg.html

Is It A Good Idea To Exercise During Pregnancy?

Oct 25, 2014

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Exercise During Pregnancy

In most cases, expecting mothers aren’t really aware of whether or not they should be exercising during pregnancy.

It is great idea to exercise during pregnancy, but unlike in normal cases, you need to be careful for yourself and your child too. Therefore, intensity is something you really need to keep in mind. A pregnant mother should not perform the exercises she may perform when she isn't pregnant. A good choice for pregnant moms is prenatal yoga because it is specifically designed for pregnant mothers.

Talk to your doctor on whether or not you should be exercising, the types of exercises you could do and most importantly, your diet.

The following are some reasons why exercise during pregnancy isn't a bad idea:

Swim to reduce discomfort

Swimming is a great exercise for expecting mothers because it provided a feeling of weightlessness while relieving joint pressure. Joint pressure is a common issue during pregnancy because the weight of the baby adds to the pressure applied on the lower joints of the body. Swimming is a great way to reduce swelling by eliminating fluid from the tissues.

Swimming Postures:

During pregnancy, it is important that you watch your posture. Here are some ways to improve posture:

Always consider the position of your pelvis and it ensure it tilts forward
Avoid sitting on soft recliners & couches
Avoid back sleeping as it promotes poor fetal positioning and may inhibit flow of blood thus, causing dizziness

Leg Exercises

There are set of women who have been misinformed that all exercises during pregnancy are harmful and they should not even lift a finger.

Contrary to this popular and age-old belief, exercise strengthens muscles in a woman's body, thus improving labor. Leg exercises are great for eliminating cramps, reducing swelling as well as improving circulation that may be have been slowed down because of your baby bump. Some powerful prenatal leg exercises include:

Side Kicks
Thigh Twists
Kick Back Stretches

Benefits of physical activity

Being physically active involves moving your body during pregnancy and using energy at an intensity that makes you and your baby warm and breathe a bit deeper than usual. Physical activity can:

Lower the risk of developing Gestational Diabetes & Pre-eclampsia
Help you lose weight
Gain more flexibility
Reduce physical discomfort
Reduce pain during labor and delivery

You could take up walking or swimming and increase your muscle power, lung and heart efficiency and ultimately, keeping yourself stress-free.

The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy are the same as the benefits during regular days.

Studies show that vigorous exercises are safe during pregnancy but it is important to limit yourself to 30 minutes of low-impact exercises daily.

Being moderately active will ensure that your pregnancy is a tolerable phase, your delivery isn't as painful as it may have been without activity and you are able to lose weight post-pregnancy much easier.

Exercise also increases your flexibility and range of motion while ensuring that your joints and ligaments aren't stagnant during pregnancy.

What to Avoid

Exercises that require heavy use of abdominal muscles should not be considered. Some of them include:

Jogging
Horseback riding
Waterskiing
Diving or jumping into pools
Heavy weight lifting

Diet & Pre-Conceptions

Your food should primarily contain a lot of vitamins, fiber, minerals, protein and folic acid. Counseling and pre-conceptions are extremely important during pregnancy. It makes you more informed about do's and don'ts during pregnancy. Keep moving and keep it safe so that your pregnancy is an awesome experience worth remembering!

References

https://www.webmd.com/baby/exercise-during-pregnancy

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-and-exercise/art-20046896

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