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Auyurveda and obesity

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  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...

What is obesity

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  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 simple changes in habit

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**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 ...

Weight loss tricks

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  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...

Chickpeas salad

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  Chickpeas salad for weight loss recipe  Ingredients : Chickpeas (boiled)- 1 cup Cucumber (chopped)- 1/2 cup Tomato (chopped)- 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)- 1/4 cup Green chilies (chopped)- 1 Lemon juice- 2 tbsp Chaat masala- 1 tsp Fresh coriander (chopped)- 2 tbsp  Instructions : 1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 2. Season with lemon juice and chaat masala. 3. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving. Nutritional point :  Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber, aiding digestion and providing sustained energy.

Glowing skin food and tips

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Overview Everyone dream of Beautiful Skin and soft smooth and glowing skin. Dermatologist Suggest regulating and maintaining your Diet in proper manner to achieve healthy and smoth glowing skin. on Variety a daily you consume of food items a Thus I you must prefer home cooked food eating regularly.  Glowing skin tips to make skin Radiant and healthy 1) Exfoliate your skin regularly... 2) Hydrate your skin Regularly 3) make SPF your BFF 4) opt For Safe and gentle mash and Face pack. Face 5) Massages For skin 6) Healthy Skin For Aloe vera Foods for glowing skin  1)yoghurt  Yoghurt contains lactic acid which is healthy good bacteria You you can't skip glow. A healthy gut and good on your skin 2) Flaxseeds  Flaxseeds are one Food that omega For you 3 Fatty acids Flaxseed glowing skin is superfood. want to make your Skin look glowing more healthy and For Flaxseed soak the overnight and consume them next morning mix them with Your daily juice and smoothie. 3 ) egg-  e...

Diet plan to lose 10 kg in 15 days

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      *****  Points To Take Care***** 1)Stay focused Stay hydrated 2)Stay positive 3)Keep on doing deep breathing 4)Sleep for 7-8 hours 5)Remember it is always MIND- BODY-SOUL connection                           Morning Drink

Hand whitening home remedy

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* *** Natural home remedies that you must try to get rid of dark hand ****  1) Raw milk*** It is one of the best remedy for hand whitening remedy. Raw mik is a rich source. of Lactic acid + It is bleaching agent and helps exfloating the dead skin cells. -Massage your hand raw mik. every day night. Let stay on the hand Surface for at least 20 minutes and rinse it with water. 2)Potato *** Potato is natural Bleaching properties and effective in reducing pigmentation and dark spot on the skin -Slice potato and rub it the hand, surface for on at least 15 minute and rinse with cold water.

Glowing skin diet plan

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      7 day glowing skin diet plan          Early morning

Hair care

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                            Hair Care **Over some last decades, hair care is one of the main concerns that has popped up.** ***Few common hair problems that are faced are:**** 1. Dandruff. Dandruff causes the scalp to produce white flakes. 2. Hair Loss. It is the most common hair problem that can happen to anyone. 3. Split Ends. Division of hair shafts from the end refers to split ends. 4. Frizzy Hair. 5. Damaged Hair. 6. Premature Greying. 7. Hair Breakage. 8. Greasy Hair. * *****************************             Cause of hair issue  To plan the effective treatment and diet, it is of utmost importance to find out  what exactly is the reason for hair issues   Some of the common reasons are:    1. Heredity   2. Age related   3. Too much usage of chemical based product   4. Scalp hygiene   5. Health complications/conditions   6....

Gut detox

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                       Gut Detox How do you know you need gut detox? Upset stomach. Stomach disturbances like gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn can all be signs of an unhealthy gut. 1)A high-sugar diet. 2)Unintentional weight changes. 3)Sleep disturbances or constant fatigue. 4)Skin irritation. 5)Autoimmune conditions. 6)Food intolerances.       **    Foods To Cleanse gut ** 1)Green veggies for magnesium 2)Oats and apples for soluble fibre 3)Ginger for better bowel movement 4)Aloe vera to prevent infection 5)Turmeric and pepper to reduce inflammation 6)Probiotic for good bacteria 7)seasonal fruits to avoid constipation and gas Coconut oil for better nutrient absorption   * *   Foods To Avoid While On Gut Detox ** 1)Gluten- irritates the gut and can cause bloating, indigestion and constipation. 2)eggs 3)peanuts 4)Meat slows down digestion, clogs up the bowels and helps b...

Skin care tips

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  Stay consistent with skin care routine. 1)Avoid touching your face throughout the day to minimize the transfer of bacteria. 2)Avoid popping/squeezing the pimples to reduce further damage, dark spots and acne scars. 3)Use lukewarm water for cleansing to avoid stripping natural oils from the skin. 4)Remove makeup before bedtime to prevent clogged pores and potential breakouts. 5)Regularly clean and sanitize your makeup brushes and other skin care devices. 6)Pat your face dry instead of rubbing to prevent unnecessary friction. 7)Avoid heavy oil based skin/makeup products. Use minimal makeup 8)Take care of your scalp. In case of dandruff, avoid oiling your hair frequently and use anti-dandruff shampoo.                     General tips 1)Include food rich in omega-3 fatty acids, avocados, Vitamin E and Vitamin A for healthy skin. -Maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins to support skin health. -Stay hydra...

Foods To Cleanse Liver

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  Foods To Cleanse Liver 1)Garlic 2)Citrus fruits: Lemons, orange,  grapefruit, amla 3)Turmeric 4)Leafy Green Vegetables 5)Green tea 6)Beetroots & Carrots 7)Tomatoes 8)Walnuts 9)millets, buckwheat and quinoa

BENIFIT OF DETOXFICATION

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 Detox process is said to have many health benefit  1)Toxin removal or detox 2)Improving mood 3)balancing body pH 4)Weight loss 5)Improving complexation 6)Better digestive health

Best weight loss tips

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1) Drink more water  2) Eat fresh fruits 3) Eat fresh vegetable 4) 30 minutes daily exercise

Beginner Supplement

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  Beginner Supplement :      Protein powder  Protein powder is probably the single most popular workout supplement. This is because when you want to build muscle through strength training your body requires more protein for a muscle repair and growth after a workout. While this doesn't mean you have to use protein powders to reach your recommended daily protein intake, consuming enough protein every day can be tricky. Especially when you don't have time to prepare high protein meals all the time, a good protein powder can really make your life easier. That is why most athletes and bodybuilders use protein powders in addition to a balanced diet. You probably already know this and might just be asking yourself which protein powder is best. From whey to casein to vegan, there are a lot of options to choose from and within the fitness and bodybuilding community there is alw always a lot of discussion about which is best. But as I explain here, it most likely won't m...

What is supplements

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  Supplements We all know that supplements can never replace proper diet planning and nutrition, but they can help you reach your fitness goals faster. Unfortunately, with so many different supplements on the market it can difficult to choose the right ones. I remember how intimidated I was after my first visit to the local supplement store, where they had literally hundreds of powders, bars and pills.It's also not helpful that most supplement ads make promises that are often exaggerated and sometimes even flat-out lies. You should always be skeptical when someone tells you they lost crazy amounts of fat with some new product, especially if they're trying to sell it to you. The simple truth is that the supplement industry is huge. Huge as in BILLIONS of dollars. It is also true that most of that money is spent on worthless supplements that won't have any effect on muscle growth or fat loss. So to help you find the ones that are worth their price tag, here is my short list o...

The Perfect Post-Workout Meal

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  The Perfect Post-Workout Meal Now that you know what to eat before your workout let's see what best after your workout. Your post-workout meal is meant to supply your body with everything it will need to repair and recover the muscle tissue that was broken down during your workout. Specifically, the goal of the post-workout meal is to accomplish the following: 1)Replenish muscle glycogen that was depleted during your workout 2)Reduce muscle protein breakdown caused by exercise 3) Reduce muscle soreness and fatigue 4) Enhance overall recovery How can you achieve this? By giving your body the same macronutrients you did in the pre workout meal: Carbs and Protein. Again, your primary goal with your post-workout meal is to consume a good amount of both carbs and protein in some form soon after your workout  How much protein and carbs exactly? Again around 0.2 to 0.25 g/lbs of your body weight (for both carbs and protein). If you're really hungry you can increase the carbs, too. ...

The Perfect Pre-Workout Meal

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  The Perfect Pre-Workout meals  Once you know you're getting all of your total macros right for the day, both your pre and post workout meal are the most important meals of the day (and not your breakfast like many people believe). Let's first talk about pre workout nutrition. It's main function is to fuel the workout itself and maximize your performance throughout. Sounds simple, right? That's because it is. Unfortunately, the fitness world has really overcomplicated this, and many gurus will sell you super specific recommendations or products that really don't make a difference. Let's cut through all of that nonsense and figure out exactly what you should be eating before your workout. Like I said before this meal is meant to fuel your workout. In a scientific sense it's meant to do three things: Reduce muscle glycogen depletion. Reduce muscle protein breakdown.  Reduce post workout cortisol levels. How exactly do you accomplish this? Easy, you eat carbs ...

The right way carbohydrate source

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  The Right Carbohydrate sources  Just like protein quality, carbohydrate quality can be measured in a number of ways. The most common is the glycemic index. In its simplest form, the glycemic index is a measure of both how fast a food raises blood glucose levels, and how much it elevates insulin levels. This measure is generally applied to carbohydrates and ranks them from 0 to 100. The faster a carb is absorbed and the larger its effect on insulin, the closer it will be to 100. Slower absorbing and digesting carbs on the other hand will be closer to zero. Here is a short list of common carbs and their GI ratings: Dextrose Powder 100 Honey 87 Bran Flakes 74 White Bread 70 Orange Juice 57 Most Beans 20-40 Apples 39 Tomatoes 38 Carrots 35 Peanuts 13 Again, just as with protein quality the glycemic index comes with a big "but". Here is the problem: GI rankings are based on the glycemic effects of specific foods that are consumed isolated and fasted state. That means unless you ...