Two Health Tips Daily

Exercise

2010-01-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

Exercise : No matter what age your children are, you can always find a physical activity that you can do together with them.

Exercise : Stretching is best after cool down, although very tight muscles can be stretched after warmup as well. Try to hold for 15 seconds

Ailments

2010-01-24T10:58:00.000-08:00

Ailments : The single most important action in dealing with stress is learning how you react to what happens with you on a daily basis.

Ailments : When you cant sleep, concentrate on extending your exhales, inhale for a count of four, and exhale for a count of eight.

Nutrition

2010-01-23T10:55:00.000-08:00

Nutrition: On an average, a person will require between 1 and 7 litres of water daily, to avoid dehydration.

Nutrition: There are 7 major classes of nutrients, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water.

Myths

2010-01-22T11:54:00.000-08:00

Myths : Spicy foods always lead to heartburn. Actually, many people can eat spicy foods without any problem at all.

Myths : Despite what some people think, Pilates is not a derivative of yoga. Both are very different, even while being complimentary.

Exercise

2010-01-21T11:49:00.000-08:00

Exercise: For better weight loss, sneak in physical activity throughout your day, walk instead of driving, climb more stairs etc.

Exercise: Frequent exercise may reverse alcohol induced brain damage.

Ailments

2010-01-20T11:48:00.000-08:00

Ailments: Itching caused by fly and mosquito bites can be relieved by calamine lotion, ice packs, salt and baking soda.

Ailments: Psoriasis, a disease in which skin cells multiply like rabbits, can be caused both by physical as well as emotional issues.

Nutrition

2010-01-19T11:47:00.000-08:00

Nutrition: If you are counting calories, try substituting butter with green chutney on your toast, a low cal and delicious choice.

Nutrition: No food is good or bad by itself. But the quantity, combination and balance of foods make them healthy or unhealthy.

Myths

2010-01-18T11:45:00.000-08:00

Myths: Muscle tissue will change into fat tissue once you stop exercising. Actually, they are fundamentally different.

Myths: Normal body temperature is 98.6 F. Actually, everyone has a slightly different normal body temperature.

Exercise

2010-01-17T11:44:00.000-08:00

Exercise: Dynamic exercises such as steady running, tend to reduce the diastolic blood pressure, due to the improved blood flow.

Exercise: Exercise can help grow new nerve cells in the brain and promote synaptic plasticity, i.e. ability of the connection.

Ailments

2010-01-16T11:43:00.000-08:00

Ailments : The sugar coated fennel seeds (variyali) provided in most restaurants actually help fight flatulence and gas.

Ailments : To avoid body odor, a natural remedy is to rub alcohol under your arms to reduce bacteria.

Nutrition

2010-01-15T11:42:00.000-08:00

Nutrition: Checking out the Nutrition Fact panels on food labels will help you get a more balance combination of nutrients.

Nutrition: Choose smart snacks, such as fruits, dry fruits, yoghurt and lentils. Chips are good only occasionally.

Myths

2010-01-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

Myths: Fevers are contagious. In truth, the ailment causing the fever can be contagious, but not the fever itself.

Myths: Lunar cycles influence pregnancy and labor. Actually, as per scientific tests, no co-relation has been found.

Exercise

2010-01-13T11:40:00.000-08:00

Exercise : Too much exercise can also cause a female to miss her period, a symptom known as amenorrhea.

Exercise : Weight gained during a long break in exercise is very difficult to shed when exercise is resumed at a later date. Remain active.

Ailments

2010-01-12T11:36:00.000-08:00

Ailments : Peptic ulcers or gastric ulcers, mean pain due to damage in stomach walls and can be made worse by spicy food and stress.

Ailments : The best treatment for paralysis is to treat its basic cause which is damage to the brain or nervous system and the spinal cord.

Nutrition

2010-01-11T11:34:00.000-08:00

Nutrition : Tomato juice and vegetable juices that include tomatoes are a good source of the antioxidant, lycopene. Check for salt content.

Nutrition : Wheat germ is a highly concentrated source of nutrients, including vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc.

Myths

2010-01-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

Myths: Acidic foods can create problems for your stomach. Actually, your stomach produces far more acid than that contained in such foods.

Myths: Any snack before bedtime will help you sleep. Actually, only certain food items are good for bedtime snacks, such as fruit, nuts etc.

Exercise

2010-01-09T11:32:00.000-08:00

Exercise : Plyometric exercises, generally used in athletes are done to develop the greatest amount of force in the shortest amount of time

Exercise : The basic techniques of pranayama are best learned while lying down, so that sitting upright does not take your time or energy.

Ailments

2010-01-08T11:31:00.000-08:00

Ailments : Being HIV positive is different from having AIDS. A HIV positive person can live for many years without getting AIDS.

Ailments : Diagnosis for kidney stones is done with a 24 hour urine collection, for deficiencies and excesses that promote stone formation.

Nutrition

2010-01-07T11:30:00.000-08:00

Nutrition : Due to a higher content of anti oxidants and heart healthy monosaturated fats, virgin olive oil is better than other olive oils.

Nutrition : Sweet potatoes are fat free and are a good source of antioxidant beta carotene, fiber, vitamins B6, C, E, folate and potassium.

Myths

2010-01-06T11:28:00.000-08:00

Myths : Neither gym or home workouts can be said to be best. What is best is what can be done consistently.

Myths : Yoga is not completely gentle and safe. It can be very demanding, physically and mentally. Careful instruction is essential.

Exercise

2010-01-05T11:28:00.000-08:00

Exercise : Crunches are not enough to flatten abs. Fat reduction is critical, so that toned abs can be seen.

Exercise : For weight training and low impact activities, consider a cross training shoe, running or walking shoes.

Ailments

2010-01-04T11:26:00.000-08:00

Ailments : A person in shock does not receive sufficient amount of blood and body cells receive inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients.

Ailments : An estimate of how many calories you should consume each day for safe weight loss, is 10 calories per pound of body weight.

Nutrition

2010-01-03T11:25:00.000-08:00

Nutrition : Broccoli is a good source of calcium, potassium, folate and fiber. It also contains phytonutrients to help fight diseases.

Nutrition : Daily use of cinnamon powder and honey strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.

Myths

2010-01-02T11:24:00.000-08:00

Myths : It is a myth that eating just before swimming will lead to cramps. A small snack will help keep energy levels stable while swimming.

Myths : It is not required that you should feel the burn in your muscle during workouts. Pain does not necessarily mean progress.

Exercise

2010-01-01T23:23:00.001-08:00

Exercise : Active exhalation during physical exercise helps the body to increase its maximum lung capacity, resulting in greater efficiency.

Exercise : Calisthenics are exercises for increasing body strength and flexibility, done by using self weight for resistance.