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People do not care how the water goes down the throat to quench their thirst, it just needs to go down somehow. But to our surprise, there is an art of drinking water for healthy living. According to Ayurveda, it is better to drink water while you are sitting and not standing. You must drink slowly and not in bulk in a single breath. Ayurveda advises to drink water only when you are little thirst and avoid ice cold water. You should not consume more after you feel satiated.
Sunburn is a common trend these days but there are several things to be taken care of. For example, it is observed that people with extreme sunburn on their back are fifty-percent more likely to develop a skin cancer known as melanoma which is highly dangerous. This is possible because our back is comparatively less exposed to the sun than other body parts. Thus, when the top wear comes off, the sunblock goes on!
For over 2000 years, a type of grass called sweet wormwood has been used in traditional Chinese medicine effectively. Researchers have now discovered that this grass contains a particular compound called artemisinin which, when compared to traditional chemotherapy drugs, is 1200 times more efficient in killing malignant cells. This compound is already used in the treatment of several insect-borne diseases such as malaria.
There are several issues which make people faint. Older people, particularly aged over 65-years of age usually faint due to low blood pressure levels. Dehydration is another health issue which makes people faint. In this, the amount of fluid in your blood is significantly reduced and blood pressure decreases. Diabetic people urinate frequently which eventually leads to dehydration. Fainting also occurs due to heart diseases which interfere with the brain’s blood supply.
There are several factors which make you eat at night. The first step is to identify those factor, what triggers them and how to control them. Planning your meals and sticking to your routine time can help you get rid of unnecessary hunger pangs. Instead of eating, try some stress relieving or anti-boredom activities. Include protein in most of the meals which will keep you full for longer time. Get rid of all the unhealthy junk food from the house. If the habit is too severe, seek professional help.
Oil pulling is a traditional Indian remedy. It has been practiced since ages for maintaining wellness. In this process, oil is swished around the mouth which is believed to help eradicate toxins from the body. This makes you revitalized and healthier. The best time to do oil pulling is before breakfast. If you want to heal effectively, repeat three times a day.
It is always said that “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”. It is true that if you eat the right food, it can help you lead a healthy life. Certain food items have powerful sickness-fighting properties. They help to relieve some symptoms and heal quickly. Best items to have when you’re sick include chicken soup, broths, garlic, coconut water, hot tea, honey, ginger, spicy foods, bananas, oatmeal, yogurt, avocados, leafy green veggies and certain fruits.
Detox water is prepared by infusion of vegetables, fruits and herbs in the water. It can be made at home in different flavors. Detox water does not help in flushing out toxins from your body nor to make it alkaline. There is no evidence that it helps to improve complexion. However, it does help in weight loss but so does regular water if you constantly stay hydrated. Detox water can boost your immune system and is tastier.
A False awakening is that phenomenon where a person dreams about waking and doing the chores or an activity while he is still in a deep sleep. The dream is so convincing that the person actually starts believing that those things have happened. After a false awakening, people usually dream about completing the daily chores. Sometimes the condition is so worse that people double dream which mean there occurs a dream within the dream.
Recently a study has claimed that exposure to blue light can significantly improve the functioning of your brain. They observed that by getting a short exposure to blue light, a person is able to make critical decisions faster. Results show that a short single exposure can improve reaction time and produce efficient responses during heavy brainwork activities even after the exposure has ended.