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Stress

Stress is unavoidable for humankind. Two high profile deaths with in a span of two months have stunned India Inc into disbelief.First it was Ranjan Das of SAP who died of cardiac arrest at the age of 42 and mow it is Ravi Mohan RIL ED. Stress Our response to any situation we find challenging, frightening or difficult. Stress Is your job tying your stomach in knots? Do you toss and turn in bed at night? Are your ulcers having ulcers? Face it—you’ve got too much stress in your life, and it’s time to give yourself a break. The consequences of not dealing with stress range from poor health and broken marriages to premature death: not a very cheerful outlook. Let see how you can strategize to deal with stress effectively.

Good health

It is rightly said, "You are what you eat." Eating on the extremes, throws both your body and moods off balance. Foods that Lift your Mood– Water Banana Spinach Whole Grain Foods Fish & Poultry Nuts & Dry Fruits Avoid excessive sugar, caffeine and alcohol, which add to the burden of your stress. 1 teaspoon of sugar has been found to lower your immunity by 50% for 5 hours. B-Vitamins may be effectively used to increase energy and lower stress.

Benefits if Amla

This tiny berry is believed to be the most powerful rejuvenating agent known to man. Amla is the most potent natural source of Vitamin C. In fact, this tiny fruit has as much Vitamin C as two oranges. Vitamin C, when taken in the form of supplements, is not always easily absorbed. But when you eat an amla berry, the Vitamin C present is easily assimilated by body. So the next time you think of reaching for a supplement, think again and reach for an amla berry instead. Vitamin C is an excellent anti-oxidant and as amla is so rich in Vitamin C, it has strong anti-oxidant properties and helps combat free radicals. Free radicals are unstable ions in the body, responsible for ageing and cell degeneration. Amla stabilises these free radicals and is believed to be the most powerful rejuvenating agent known to man. Just like most berries, it is low in sugar and has a high fibre content, making it an ideal daily fruit for almost anyone. However, if you have a heart condition, you may want...

Anti-aging Tips

Each and every one of us dream of finding the elixir of life and postpone aging. Nobody likes to have a wrinkled face, a gray and reduced hairline, pot belly or a disruptive memory. But whether we like it or not, old age is inevitable. So, isn't it better to try and make the best of what we get? We can still flaunt a youthful appearance during our old age if we try and follow certain healthy steps. Various anti-aging tips can show us effective ways to slow down our aging process. Looking young make us feel both healthy and confident. A healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, many ancient therapies and modern treatments reduce the effects of aging considerably. Lifestyle changes, behavioural changes, surgeries and therapies help people to stay young. First and foremost, watch what you eat. A healthy diet goes a long way to affect the skin and growth. Food rich in biotin like nuts, soybean, avocado, eggs, etc help to soften the skin. Astaxanthin in salmon keeps the skin elastic and re...

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. To better understand breast cancer, it helps to understand how any cancer can develop. Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. The genes are in each cell’s nucleus, which acts as the “control room” of each cell. Normally, the cells in our bodies replace themselves through an orderly process of cell growth: healthy new cells take over as old ones die out. But over time, mutations can “turn on” certain genes and “turn off” others in a cell. That changed cell gains the ability to keep dividing without control or order, producing more cells just like it and forming a tumor. A tumor can be benign (not dangerous to health) or malignant (has the potential to be dangerous). Benign tumors are not considered cancerous: their cells are close to normal in appearance, they grow slowly, and they do not invade nearby tissues or sp...

Exercises that fight fat

Functional training means replicating your daily body movements in the gym. This helps yoy get fitter and avoid injuries. Start working the bigger body parts first To burn fat effectively, start weight training with bigger body parts like your legs first. Use bouts of cardio in between weight training This technique is effective for fat burning. Between sets, do a quick 2 minute run , jumping jacks or the cross trainer. Eat pre and post workouts One hour before your workout, have a meal containing carbohydrates and proteins. If you are short on time, just eat a banana. Post workout , consume protein. Weight training is essential Women need to understand that weight training is not going to bulk them up. It only builds muscles and tones you up. Drink enough water and keep yourself hydrated all the time. Dont take long breaks while working out.

Foods that fight fat

Almonds A handful of almonds not only keeps the bowel movements in check but also metabolises fat faster. Strawberries Strawberries are rich source of vitamin C. And before your workout , eating vitamin C - enriched strawberries can help you lose 30% more fat. Swiss cheese With its high content of calcium , cheese aids in breaking fat content. Cinnamon Cinnamon when sprinkled on your coffee or other foods , helps to keep your insulin in check. It also prevents your body from storing fat.