In  On 11 September 2013

WHITE TEA  IS A SUPERB TONIC , LEAST PROCESSED TEA & HAS THE HIGHEST ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL.IT MAY BE THE SUPREME DRINK OF HEALTH.                 WHITE TEA COMES FROM THE NEW BUDS AND UNRIPE  LEAVES  OF CAMELLIA SINENSIS PLANT.    IT CONTAINS POLYPHENOLS, CATECHINS AND CAFFEINE.    IT IS LOADED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS THE PROTECTIVE NUTRIENTS    THE COMPONENTS OF WHITE TEA HAVE ABILITY TO INDUCE THERMOGENESIS AND FAT DECOMPOSTION.   BENEFITS:  HELPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE LOWER CHOLESTEROL HEART PROTECTION STRONGER BONES CANCER PREVENTION ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTI-VIRAL PROPERTY FOR HEALTHY SKIN

In  On 11 September 2013

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones. INCIDENCE:  1 in 3 women( 50yrs+)                     1 in 5 men(50yrs+) IN INDIA: 300 million men and women   -Expected increase in no. of osteoporosis cases in next  10 yrs is 50% NUTRIENTS FOR BONE HEALTH: CALCIUM VITAMIN-D MAGNESIUM SYMPTOMS THERE ARE NO SYMPTOMS  IN THE EARLY STAGES OF OSTEOPOROSIS. USUALLY PEOPLE HAVE A FRACTURE  BEFORE LEARNING THAT THEY HAVE  THE DISEASE. CHRONIC  LOWER BACK PAIN AS WELL AS LOSS OF HEIGHT. FRACTURE OCCURS DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL ACTIVITY. PREVENTIONS LIFE STYLE CHANGES INTAKE OF CALCIUM RICH DIET& FOOD THAT HELLPS IN CALCIUM ABSORPTION EXERCISES SOURCES OF CALCIUM RICH DIET RAGI IS A VERY GOOD SOURCE OF CALCIUM.IT IS VERY EASILY DIGESTED  FROM INFANCY TO OLD AGE.AND ITS NUTRIENTS ARE VERY EASILY ABSORBED. TIL OR SEASAME SEEDS ARE RICH SOURCE OF MINERALS LIKE CALCIUM. COW’S MILK, CHEESE ,PANEER ,CURD ARE GOOD SOURCE OF CALCIUM NUTS LIKE ALMONDS, PISTACHIOS, AND PEANUTS GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES LIKE SPINACH,CABBAGE,LOTUS STEM & BROCCOLI ARE RICH SOURCE OF CALCIUM. EGG YOLK SOYA BEANS, TOFU AND SOY MILK OATS FRESH AND DRIED FISH ARE ALSO A RICH SOURCE OF CALCIUM CUMIN(JEERA) AND CORIANDER SEEDS(DHANIYA) ALSO CONTAINS ENOUGH CALCIUM TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION ,IF THESE ARE USED FREQUENTLY AND IN SUFFICIENT  QUANTITY IN THE DIET.  

In  On 22 May 2013

  Here are Some of the very Common Food Practices we are doing without any second thought assuming them to be useful or atleast not considering it harmful... Skipping Breakfasts: It is very common now a days ... BUT..... Breakfast eaters get more fiber, calcium, and other micronutrients than skippers do. Breakfast eaters were approximately 30 percent less likely to be overweight or obese. Considering Dinners as heavy Meals:  Thinking that not had proper meals since morning.... BUT  Binging or overeating on one time especially at night always slows down your metabolism &  leads to obesity.. Eat light and salt free dinners to avoid water retention in the body. Eat early enough to ensure food will completely digest before sleep. Make 5-6 meal patterns, take small portion of food after every 2 hours. Sip of Tea/ Coffee with Stuffed Paranthas [methi, muli, spinach, gobhi etc.] or Chapattis or sprouts chat & poha etc esp. in winters... BUT Tea n coffee hinders to absorb the nutrients esp. calcium & iron in the body. Try to have milk or if want to have tea /coffee along with your breakfast take it after 15-20 minutes of your breakfast. Drinking carbonated drinks with lunch and dinners, especially during outings: BUT Increased consumption of soft drinks is associated with increased energy intake.  The body doesnt seem to \"register\" fluid calories as carefully as it does those from solid food. As a result they are added on top of the existing calories from the rest of the diet.  Walking immediately after taking dinners: BUT Immediate walk after dinners may lead to abdominal cramps or other digestive problems. Always wait for 15- 20 minutes after having your dinners. Juices intakes as compared to Whole Fruits: BUT Fruits are high in fibers as compared to Juices that is considered to be very good for the health benefits. Eating fruits immediately after taking meals: BUT Eating a fruit after a meal is not recommended, because that is overloading in terms of calories intake  Sometime mixing of fruits with food produces gas which can give discomfort.  

In  On 22 May 2013

Nature has blessed us with the different colors of the seasons. These seasons have great influences on us. Seasons leave an impact on the human body due to ups and downs in temperature, humidity and all other factors. Look at nature, trees shed of leaves and renew these in particular seasons. Same we need to do to maintain our health properly.   To maintain health and to remain in harmony with the nature and our body, one should follow certain regimes and should avoid certain things both in diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda has told these in detail. One, who follows these regimes, will be never ill. Try the following regime during winter n stay fit... SOME TIPS In the winter season digestive activity becomes more powerful. Increased vata gets obstructed from spreading out due to cold atmosphere outside which can digest the tissues.     DIET Intake of sweet [little bit of Jaggery, brown sugar etc.] Sour ,and salty taste foods helps reducing vat Plenty of cow’s milk, milk products, sugar cane etc can be taken. Fresh seasonal veggies of different colors like raw carrots, tomatoes, capsicum, cabbage, figs, green leafy veg., methi, sarson, dates, and nuts like almonds and walnut can be taken. Drink warm water as it aids digestion and increases water intake during winter & keep you hydrated. Bitter, astringent, pungent foods must be avoided. Starvation and skipping of meals should be avoided. Few tea spoons of mustard or sesame oil can be taken in food or external use during massage is also recommended. Vegetable soup is highy recommended during winter. Herbs like til, giner, flaxseed etc can be taken. Whole Grain like bajra,corn, jwar can be added in diet . Enjoy more of fresh & warm food during this season. As metabolic rate is little high in winter to make our body warm so take frequent & regular food after every 2-3 hours intervals but take care of the portion. One fresh amla can be added daily in the diet in any form. Take atleast 2-3 seasonal fruits in your diet. LIFE STYLE Message with oil should be done followed by steam bath. Physical exercise should be performed to keep your body warm. Body should be kept warm with silk, woolen and leather clothing. Be under the sun for sometime – sunlight is rich in Vit.-D –lest you be affected by seasonal affective disorder [lack of sunlight]. Green tea [Jasmine,tulsi, chammomile etc]  can be used 2-3 times a day during this season is very beneficial.