Keeping Fit

Pasteless Toothbrush

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Mon, 14 May 2007 08:52:00 +0000

Japenese scientists have recently developed a toothbrush which does not require the use of toothpaste.The brush cleans teeth by producing an electrical current inside the mouth which clears plaque from the teeth.
The PM or the "Proton Magnesium Toothbrush" has two metal discs inserted on back made of magnesium and copper.These discs interact with each other in the saliva creating a low voltage electric current which magnetizes plague away from teeth and kill bacteria which causes bad breath.It unleashes between .8 to 1.8 volts of electricity with a current ranging from 300 to 3000 micro amps.
The brush costs about US $12.

Just 5 steps to Dental Hygiene

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Sun, 13 May 2007 11:56:00 +0000

1)Brushing - Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft brush.

Technique of Brushing
Brush your teeth the way they grow that is, the upper one grow downwards so brush them downwards and the lower one grow upwards so brush them upwards.In addition to this brush the grinding surfaces also.

2)Use Mouthwash if you have bad breath once before going to bed that is after night brushing.

3)Use Interdental Brushes if there are gaps in between your teeth.

4)Use Dental Floss at least twice a week but use it correctly.You can ask your dentist for the right techniques because it is difficult to explain it here.

5)Rinse thoroughly after every meal you take.

Importance of Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:01:00 +0000

The importance of yoga and it's role in healing and preventing various disorders has been developed over centuries of research and experience.They have been found to be extremely effective.It is important to have a proper yoga mat.Please visit Yoga Mats in order to have a safer and and more convinient mat.

Major role of yoga is to:

-Increase the flexibility of body and preving formation of energy blocks which leads to a healthier body.

-Massage the internal organs of the body and the rarely stimulated parts such as the thyroid gland.

-help obese people to loose extra fat and weight which is one of the major causes of illness.

-it can heal various health disorders such as back ache,arthritis etc and even stammering.

-it imroves systemic circulation of blood through out the body and there by increase of oxygen to tissues.

-improves gastrointestinal tract(stimulates secretions in hypo conditions)

-prevents protien load on kidney

-improves psychology and patient has a more positive attitude towards life.

Role of art in positive mental health

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:31:00 +0000

Art plays a vital role in positive mental health.Art promotes positive mental health and well-being for all.Mental illness,like any other illness,requires support and treatment which the arts can provide in a unique way.Participation in the arts and art-therapy is fun and can play a key role in supporting recovery from mental illness.You can visit Collins College USA in order to learn more about it.Art also plays a valuable role in helping to reduce the stigma which is associated with some of the mental problems.Art can even lead to positivity of mind and that may have a strong impact on ur life.
Art helps a patient to see things in a new way and in a better style.Art can even help us solve problems,both with our own health as a patient,and by teaching doctors how to communicate their profession in different and more effective ways.Art helps in new ways to improve individual health outcomes.

Ways to Destress

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:45:00 +0000

1)Make proper use of your leisure time.This may include things as simple as journaling, reading a great book, taking a bubble bath, yoga, etc.Visit vacation international points club to spend a good quality time and plan holidays with family.

2)Try to keep yourself busy so that you can forget the things that stress you and that can relax your mind

3)Heal yourself-I think the most effective ways to do that is exercise,a good healthy and a nurtious diet,regular sleep,by limiting your alcohol intake,and say no to smoking.

4)Be positive- Have a positive attitude towards life no matter what you are doing.What you tell yourself has a a very strong impact in your present and future.Start loving yourself,try to have pleasing thoughts in your mind and that will make you lead a life that you want to live.

5)Work in the feild you love-This is very important to destress yourself.If you are like most of people who spend most of their waking hours working then you must love your work.

6)Try to have supportive people around you.That can make you feel confident and such people can easily solve your problems.In other words they take you away from stress.

CONTROL YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:13:00 +0000

Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic ) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic).High blood pressure can occur in children or adults, but it's more common among people over age 35.

Blood Pressure Levels-

Normal : 120(systolic) 80(diastolic)

High :
Stage 1- 140–159(systolic) 90–99(diastolic)

Stage 2 - 160 or higher (systolic) 100 or higher(diastolic)

Few Steps to control Blood Pressure

- Most importantly, follow your doctor's treatment guidelines
- Diet low in fat
- Reducing your salt intake
- Quitting smoking
- Limiting your alcohol consumption
- Exercise regularly
- Learn to manage stress

Insulin Linked Problem

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:08:00 +0000

You come across so many people today who are fighting with problems and dealing with disorders like high cholesterol,insulin imbalance,polycuystic ovaries and so on.The list is endless,but what is intersting is that these disorders are all linked to hyper-responsive insulin.
When we eat food that contains its own fibre,the body digests the food over time,slowly releasing chunks of glucose into the system.when the glucose is released,it triggers a rise in the homone called insulin,which uses the glucose.If the insulin rise is gentle,the body does well.But if the rise is sudden and very sharp,which typically happens with the consumption of refined food,then the side effects of high insulin levels emerge - weight gain.cholesterol problems,imbalanced blood sugar, and irregular cycles in women.

Lose Stomach Fat

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:28:00 +0000

If you have found that your stomach is a little more flabbier than it used to be,it's likely there are other parts of your body that have unwanted weight attached.But the stomach is often times the most noticeable.Your body cannot just eliminate fat in one area.So if you are trying to crunch your way to a flatter stomach without exercising the rest of your body and reducing your fat intake,you will never see results.
Start by doing cardio exercises to get that heart rate up and boost your metabolism.A good fast-paced walk or jog three times per week is a great way to accomplish this.
You should concentrate on your whole body but doing some exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscles along with your normal exercises wont be a bad idea.Sit-ups is the best example of such exercises.After you are lying on the floor,try to pull yourself up by using your abdominal muscles only.Bending the knees during sit-ups helps neutralize the action of the hip flexors and makes the abdominal muscles work more.Sit-ups also can be hazardous to your lower back.It may create overextension and strain.When doing sit-ups,never push through back pain.Stop immediately.

IMPORTANT STEPS TO A HEALTHY DIET

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:26:00 +0000

The basic steps to good nutrition come from a diet that:

-helps you either lose weight or keeps your Body Mass Index in the "healthy" range.

-is balanced overall,with foods from all food groups,with lots of delicious fruits, vegetables,grains,and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

-is low in saturated fat,trans fat,and cholesterol.Keep total fat intake between 20 to 35 percent of calories,with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.

-includes a variety of fibrous food for a proper bowel movement.

-includes a variety of fruits and vegetables.

-has a small number of calories from added sugars (like in candy,cookies,and cakes).

-has foods prepared with less sodium or salt.Dont forget,salt is a poison and it affects you later in your life.

-does not include more than one alcoholic drink per day.

4 EASY STEPS TO GAIN WEIGHT

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:50:00 +0000

For some weight gain is something that isn't easy to do and you probably know this already.For some who are genetically ectomorph which is the "skinny body type" and for some like me with the fast metabolism it makes it really difficult to gain weight.The key to weight gain is to do everything BIG. You have to eat big, to lift big, to get big. Say that over and over again in your head until you fully understand it. A lot of people think weightlifting is the key to gaining weight, and I won't argue, it is an extremely important part. BUT, there is another thing that is just as important when it comes to how to gain weight, and that is your diet.
There are 4 simple steps to how to gain weight, and here they are:

1) Count how many calories you eat in a normal day. Don't change anything, just eat like you normally would and count how many calories you consumed. This is an extremely important step, so try to be as exact as possible. Also, weigh yourself.

2) From that day,eat 500 calories MORE then you normally do. So, lets pretend that the day you counted calories you counted 2000. For the rest of the week, you would now eat 2500 calories a day. Instead of eating 3 big meals a day or eating all day all the time, spread those calories out over 5-6 smaller meals. Eat one meal every 2 and a half to 3 hours. To get big, you have to eat big.

3) Start with weight training.This is another important step to how to gain weight, so make sure you are doing it correctly. For more information on weightlifting workout routines and splits consult your GYM coach.

4) At the end of that week, weigh yourself. You'll notice you're gaining just after one week.Now dont expect to gain 5kgs at the end of the week.Gaining anymore then 1 or 2 pounds a week is unhealthy and means you're putting on way to much fat.At some point, you will stop seeing weight gain. At this point, you will have to eat even more. So, when you stop gaining for at least 2 weeks, it means it is time to start eating an extra 250 calories a day.

Few more tips for how to gain weight:

-Stick to high protein and even though junk food is most welcome.But stay away from bad fat.

-Water: Drink around a half gallon a day, more if you can. Yes that's a lot of water, but it's that water that will give you the energy you need to gain that weight.

-Sleep:The easiest, yet most over looked step. Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.

FITNESS FOR HEART PATIENTS

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:05:00 +0000

Patients who have had diseases such as Angina,Congestive Heart Failure,Myocardial Infaction,Coronary Artery Disease etc. need to show little more concern about their fitness.Regular exercise is essential for the health of your heart.If the DOCTOR gives you the permission to workout or to perform some kind of exercise then you may reap big benefits, including lower blood pressure and less risk of obesity and diabetes—all of which are risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure.You may also note relief from stress, more energy and endurance, and even an improved sex life.
You must start your exercise slowly and be smart.If you have angina, always check with your doctor before you start an exercise or a workout.He or she may advise you to start slowly and to gradually build up endurance and fitness.To avoid triggering an angina attack,be sure not to push yourself too hard or too fast, or to do an exercise that requires quick bursts of motion and energy.Instead, pace yourself.You must do it slowly and regularly.For example,you can start with walking for about 5 minutes a day and then increasing it gradually for about 30 minutes a month.Then later on swimming or cycling could be a good choice.
Now if you are a Heart Patient,physical activity is fine but again if you are to workout the amount of exercise that needs to be done is to deicided by consulting your doctor only.You need to perform certain tests on the trademill or may be a cycle to determine the amount of exercise that needs to be done.In some cases doctors refer patients to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs.Here patients can test the amount and the intensity of work out that needs to be done.
Most patients are afraid that a workout can trigger angina but it is not like that.It can help in many ways discussed above.Now ways to stick to a exercise are again the same that i have discussed in the previous blog.These are-

-choose a sport or exercise that you like and which is easy for you.For e.g. some people enjoy swimming.

-Try to workout with a partner so that its not boring.

-make sure when you start exercising you are not tired.Choose a comfortable time during the day or evening.

-Dont get discouraged if you dont see any change in your body during the first few weeks.It comes gradually.

WEIGHT LOSS

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:21:00 +0000

The only way to lose weight is to expend more calories than you take in.The best ways for weight loss are
-Go outside for a walk.

-Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

-Walk or bike to places (such as school or a friend's house) instead of driving.

-If you have to drive somewhere, park farther away than you need to and walk the extra distance.

-Tackle those household chores, such as vacuuming, washing the car, or cleaning the bathroom - they all burn calories.

-Alternate activities so you don't get bored: Try running, biking, skating - the possibilities are endless.

-Limit your time watching TV or playing video games; even reading a book burns more energy.

-Go dancing - it can burn more than 300 calories an hour!

Eating well doesn't mean dieting to lose a few pounds.Instead,just try to eat a health food in your daily routine:

-Soft drinks, fruit juices, and sports drinks are loaded with sugar; drink fat-free or low-fat milk or water instead.

-Eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day.

-Avoid fast-food restaurants. If you can't, try to pick healthier choices like grilled chicken or salads, and stick to regular servings - don't supersize!

-If you want a snack, try carrot sticks, a piece of fruit, or a piece of whole-grain toast instead of processed foods like chips and crackers, which can be loaded with fat and calories.

-Eat when you're hungry, not when you're bored or because you can't think of anything else to do.

-Eat a healthy breakfast every day.

-Don't eat meals or snacks while watching TV because you'll probably end up eating more than you intend to.

-Pay attention to the portion sizes of what you eat.

CHILD FITNESS

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:25:00 +0000

For Neonates prevention and cure of the illness are both very important aspects of fitness and health.Neonatal stage is from one month to one year.breastfeeding and the appropriate introduction of complementary foods, hygiene practices, and caring behaviors contribute to the healthy development of the young child.Care for illnesses in infants and neonates is also very important, as young children can die very quickly if an illness is not recognized.Various preventive measures in order to prevent a disease and mantain fitness are
-VACCINES:these may be available for diseases like measles.Proper immunization will protect the child from death.

-GOOD HYGIENE and SANITARY PRACTICES:diseases like diarrhoea can be prevented.When a child with diarrhoea becomes dehydrated, rapid and appropriate treatment is necessary both at home.

-INSECTICIDES:they prevent malaria

-PROPER NUTRITION:pervent various syndromes and malnutrition.

The most easy way staying FIT for a child is to be active.But nowdays,inactivity is becoming an epidemic among children. Children today are less active than they were just a few years ago because of many factors, including less participation in daily physical education classes at school.They need to be active for the following reasons

-Lack of exercise is a major reason for the growing rate of obesity among children.

-Exercise can strengthen children's bones now as well as later in life.

-Active children may increase their chance of becoming healthy adults.

-Children need to consume a healthy diet and plenty of fluids for active play.

noreply@blogger.com (karantangri) — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:38:00 +0000

4 Easy Ways of Keeping Yourself Fit and Healthy

1.Diet - It is the most important aspect in order to keep yourself fit.It mainly depends on how active you are during the day and the kind of physical activity you do.The food we eat provides calories which give us energy.A Balanced diet is required.A Balanced diet must consist of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, mineral salts and fibre. It must contain these things in correct proportions.Best diet depends on
-the amount and for how long you work out

-the kind of physical activity

-your body weight and size

-age

-basal metabolism of the body

Eat healthy food.Flour,Rice etc are a must as they are a cheapest and the best source of carbohydtrates.Fats is something u need to keep a check on.Mainly depends on your age and body weight.Though its the richest source of energy,but its the richest cause of heart problems too.So it must be taken within limits.Besides carbohydrate and fat,you need a good amount of proteins(milk,egg,chicken) and food like fruits, vegetables, and grains, include peanut butter, nuts, and yogurt.Salads and fibrous food are really important too.Last but not the least water.It makes up 60%of our body.Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions.

2.Good Workout - The aim behind it is to lose weight and gain muscle.Overweight people have an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease,and few other illness.They become lethargic.Exercising redueces all these problems.Dieting may help here but it is important to lose yout weight safely.Consulting your doctor wont be a bad idea.A 30 minutes brisk walking would really help for a normal individual.Our goal is to burn up the extra calories that we eat.For some people who are already slim,weight training will be a good idea for them.It builds up strength and muscles.
Some people start working out but dont really stick to it.They end up failing.For such people it important that they make their exercing fun so that they stick to it.Few ways that can help are

-choose a sport or exercise that you like and which is easy for you.For e.g. some people enjoy swimming.

-Try to workout with a partner so that its not boring.

-make sure when you start exercising you are not tired.Choose a comfortable time during the day or evening.

-Dont get discouraged if you dont see any change in your body during the first few weeks.It comes gradually.

3.Mental Fitness - You must assess your emotional health regularly.Try to take a break from your concern and worries.Try to feel free.You mus recognize that dedicating even a short time every day to your mental fitness will reap significant benefits in terms of feeling rejuvenated and more confident.Various factors invloving mental fitness are
-Mental Fitness
-Emotional Fitness
-Relaxation
-Coping with Stress
-Facing Difficulties
-Overcoming Addictions
-And Countless Others!

It is really simple to practice mental fitness:

Daydreaming -Close your eyes and imagine that you at the best place you want to be.Imagine you are the smartest guy on the earth and women are mad about you.Just think whatever you want to be.

Learn to face your problems and negative thoughts -Try to interrupt them but dont run away from them.Dont let them take over.Try distracting yourself if you cannot solve the problem right away.

Share Humour -If anything funny happens or happened in your life.Try to share it with everyone.A little humour can go a long way to keeping us mentally fit!

Start enjoying your hobbies -Take up hobbies that you enjoy and you want to do them.It can really take you free of pressure from your daily tasks.

4.Preventive Measures - Get regular medical examinations. Go for a yearly checkup, which should include at the minimum a chest X-ray, ECG, urine examination and blood test.This way you can be treated in time if you are already suffering from an illness that you dint know about.Dont forget, Prevention is better than Cure.