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The lockdown has left a lot of us with bulging bellies and heavy hips. Blame that on sitting at home, binge eating, sleeping disorders etc. but whatever may be the reason, we have to admit that losing all this fat is not that easy. The excess fat on hips is usually even tougher to get rid of.
All thanks for Pandemic, our lives have gone for a total toss. Nothing is same as before and we aren’t sure if things will ever go back to normal or not.
If you are a woman facing irregular periods since the lockdown days, you are not alone. Reports confirm that there has been a 25% increase in women visiting doctors with complaints connected to their periods. Irregular and heavy periods being the most common one.
A healthy liver is essential to our overall well being. Located in the right-hand side of the upper abdomen, above the stomach is our liver, shaped like a cone, darkish red-brown in colour and weighs about 3 pounds. The liver performs more than 500 vital functions and controls and regulates all chemicals in our body. It produces BILE, which carries waste and breaks down the fat during the process of digestion. It also breaks down glucose as glycogen for storage in the body and also produces some important proteins for blood plasma, regulates blood level of amino acids and clears the blood of any poisonous substances and drugs amongst other functions.
Black Seed Oil, commonly referred to as Black Caraway Seeds, Black Cumin or Kalonji comes from a flowering shrub called Nigella Sativa and is found in Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. For us Indians, its biggest recognition and recall comes from its presence on top of Naan (a kind of Indian flatbread). As a kid, I remember picking those tiny black seeds from Naan and just chewing them for fun but did not know that these small seeds that we considered more as a decorative item on the Naan were a superfood loaded with essential nutrients.
I switched to using a menstrual cup some 2.5 years ago and it was probably the best decision I ever took. The trend in India had just started back then and I was glad to give it a try and since then there has been no looking back. But I do get surprised that even now, not many women know about it, and if they know, they are very hesitant of using it.
It’s quite natural to feel low on energy and stamina on some of the days, especially given the current scenario when most of us are not stepping out much and still adjusting to the new normal. But keeping up with your stamina becomes even more important on such occasions. The morales are low and generally, everyone is not feeling as positive, there are uncertainties looming around and we are in a constant dilemma to know what the future holds. Usually, people relate the world stamina to just the physical energy, but it’s imperative that your mental stamina is as much energetic and positive as your physical strength. In fact, a healthy mind and a healthy body are simply correlated. You cannot achieve one without the other. So let us look at 5 ways that can help us to keep our stamina going both physically and mentally:
Pulling a muscle is one of the most common injuries you can suffer while exercising. It usually happens when you push yourself too hard, and your muscle overstretches. This can also be referred to as a muscle strain – or even a muscle tear in extreme circumstances. With a pulled muscle, you’re in a fair bit of pain and are unable to do certain activities that require the use of your muscle.
Badminton has been one sport that I have been fond of since my childhood days. Still, remember when we didn’t have TV or mobile phones to keep us busy, we indulged in a lot of playing. After school and study hours, we looked forward to going out in the playgrounds or even streets to play badminton with friends.
When it comes to your health, your teeth are an area of your body that you certainly want to look after. If you’re not careful, it can end up being problematic for you if you’re dismissing your teeth’s health and letting them gradually get worse. Here are four signs that you need to go to a dentist.
We all know that it’s important to exercise, but when you have a busy family life, it’s hard to find the motivation sometimes. When you are already exhausted, exercise is the last thing on your mind and it’s tough to stick to a good routine. But if you want to stay healthy, you need to find ways to boost your motivation and get into the habit of exercising on a regular basis. These are some of the best ways to motivate yourself to exercise.
