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           3  reasons why dairy is bad for you: 1) Dairy is high in saturated fats, predisposing us to cholesterol deposits in the arteries. As explained earlier, the fat in dairy accumulates in the body,adding bulky layers over your muscle. This fat build. up hinders and slows down oxygen from reaching other body tissues surrounding it. And a lack of oxygen slows your metabolism, making your system sluggish and eventually adding weight to your body. 2) According to The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, casein is a protein that does not assimilate in the digestive system, and dairy has plenty of it. Cow's milk has 18 percent whey and 40 percent casein, Think of casein going into your tummy and becoming like curd, which sticks to your intestinal walls. This interferes with the digestive system's ability to absorb nutrients from other foods, causing fat deposits. 3) Typically, deposits in soft tissue stick around and can get malignant over time. That's w...

  Beauty is priceless Sunday, and you were being a mall rat. The luxurious new body products line, which boasts of everything from Dead Sea bathing salts to yummy dark chocolate scrubs and rich caviar cream, drew you in like a moth to a flame. You loaded up your basket with a heap of these goodies, each promising to make you look younger and giving you that 'glow' to die for, and leaving you feeling good about yourself, albeit with a lighter wallet. Well who can blame you? You gave into luscious advertising and the promise of a quick fix. But do you really think you can look younger and be more beautiful by using an inch-high bottle of caviar cream worth Rs 5000? Wouldn't we all look fabulous all the time if we just knew which magic potion worked for us? I'm sorry to bring it down so hard, but that little tub of cream does nothing but moisturize your skin and cause a dent in your bank balance. Beauty doesn't come in a container or a tube. It cannot be bought. Period...

  AYURVEDA AND OBESITY In Ayurveda, Ati Sthaulya (Obesity) is described as excessive accumulation of Meda (fat/adipose tissue) and Mamsa (flesh/muscle tissue) leading to flabbiness of hips, abdomen, and breast. It is considered as one of Santarpanottha Vikaras (disease due to consumption of excessive calories) in Ayurveda. Medo Dushti (disorders of fat metabolism) may be one of the risk factors for Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD).   Symptoms Breathlessness even on little exertion / physical activity. 1)Lack of interest in doing work. 2)Profuse sweating with foul body odor. 3)Excessive hunger. 4)Feeling of tiredness. 5)Excessive sleep LINE OF TREATMENT :- 1)Shamana (Palliative) treatment: 2)Langhan (Fasting) 3)Intermittent fasting 4)Ama pachan (oral use of digestives to augment the fat metabolism) With hingwashtak churna, sitopaladi churna, chitrakadi vati, panchkol churna, etc. Ruksha Udwartan (Dry medicated powder massage)  1. Triphala powder in obese and skin diseases 2. N...

  Obesity  : Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. There is an increases accumulation of excess adipose tissue in the body resulting in an increase of more than 20% of the desirable weight. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. CAUSES Although there are genetic, behavioral, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight, obesity generally occurs due to positive energy balance where the intake of calories (from the diet) is more than the expenditure of calories (Physical activity). Your body stores these excess calories as fat. LIFESTYLE CHOICES Unhealthy diet  A diet that's high in calories, lacking in fruits and vegetables, full of fast food, and laden with high-calorie beverages and oversized portions contributes to weight gain. Liquid calories People can drink many calories...

**Losing weight ** Losing weight is the probably the biggest problem many of us face on a daily basis. It is possibly the favourite New Year's Resolution along with giving up smoking. It is one of the hardest things to achieve and stay positive at the same time. Losing weight naturally is better for you than any fad or crash dieting programs. Fads and crash diets make you lose fluid and muscle tone first, that is why it is so hard to keep the weight off. By changing your eating habits and doing more exercise the weight will gradually disappear. You don't have to do everything at once either. Cut some things back first; limit your chocolate bars to one or two a week instead of one or two every day. Little goals are easier to reach than that huge goal of twenty or thirty kilograms. Be nice to yourself and have a treat outside of the home instead of keeping tempting ice cream in the freezer. Keep a food diary When you want to lose weight one of the easiest to track when and where ...

  Setting Realistic goals  Embarking on a successful weight loss journey requires more than a desire to shed pounds; it demands a thoughtful and realistic approach to goal setting. In this chapter, we will explore the significance of setting achievable and sustainable weight loss goals tailored to your unique lifestyle and priorities. By understanding the principles of effective goal setting, you lay the foundation for a journey that is not only transformative but also fulfilling. The Importance of Goal Setting Setting clear and realistic goals provides a roadmap for your weight loss journey. Goals act as beacons, guiding your efforts and keeping you focused on the desired outcomes. However, the key lies in creating goals that are both challenging and attainable, striking a balance that fuels motivation without overwhelming you. SMART Goal Framework The SMART criteria-Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound-serve as a powerful framework for effective goal se...