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In the 40s, women often wonder why they suddenly gain weight even if their lifestyle remains the same. This is because they experience hormonal changes every decade and their needs also change. Hormonal imbalances cause bloating, belly fat gain, water retention, nutritional deficiencies and much more. What one needs is ‘bioavailable’ calcium i.e. proper calcium intake which is digested and transported to properly to the right places. Milk is not bioavailable to the extent we think it is. Hence, increase the intake of calcium.
Looking at the deteriorating air quality and increase in a number of asthma cases, health experts have suggested that salt room therapy can be highly beneficial to treat respiratory issues. It is completely natural and provides symptomatic relief to patients having respiratory issues. In this therapy, patients are asked to relax in a room in which the walls are thickly lined with salt. Light air is blown into the room to make the patients breathe the air mixed with minute salt particles which remove all the bacteria and debris after reaching the nose and respiratory tract. It also helps to build a stronger immune system that reduces allergic reaction to pollen.
If you are experiencing a bad day or feeling depressed, biting gently on the sharper end of the pencil will help! This action will help you get the effects similar to that of smiling. The action of smiling releases dopamine and serotonin in your brain which improves your mood. If you want to avoid yawning on a lazy day, slowly have a little cold water by taking few deep breaths. This will stop yawning and make you feel energised.
Ketosis is a state of metabolism where ketones become the primary source of energy for the brain and entire body. This happens when insulin and carb intake levels are very low. The brain uses ketones for energy when it does not get enough glucose. Ketogenic diets can help you reduce epileptic seizures in children effectively. Also, studies show that ketogenic diet is more effective in weight loss than low-fat diets. However, some people may experience side effects like bad breath, constipation, and headache with its consumption.
According to a study, women who work a couple of years of rotating night shifts are 15% more likely of developing coronary heart diseases which are very common. Smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, excessive intake of caffeine for staying up late, and elevated BMI are some of the risk factors contributing to CHD. These women also showed reports confirming chest pain related CHD and other heart issues.
For the first time, scientists have found a gene that can explain as to why some people appear younger and youthful than other people at the same age. Apparently there is a gene called MC1R and variation in it can bring out that difference. This effect and process of the body can be controlled and maintained with the consumption of ginger. There are a lot of other benefits as well of consuming ginger on a regular basis in your diet.
When your body is unable to transport sugar from the blood into cells, it leads to high blood sugars. The easiest ways to ensure effectiveness of this process is to exercise regularly, control your carb intake, increase fiber intake, stay hydrated, eat smaller portions, consume foods with low GI, manage stress, get quality sleep, eat foods rich in chromium and magnesium, try ACV, eat fenugreek seeds, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
A new study claims that by sniffing the aroma of rosemary oil can possibly improve the brainpower or memory of elderly people. Researchers have focused on prospective memory which refers to the ability of the mind to remember certain events that are going to occur in future and to complete the ongoing tasks at particular times. With respect to mood, rosemary substantially improved alertness and lavender increased calmness and contentedness.
According to a study, teenagers who have a habit of binge drinking fall prey to alcohol-dependent life later in future. You must have often wished if there was a switch that could just keep you from binge drinking. Well, guess what? There is! Researchers have found out a circuit between two regions of our brain that control binge drinking. And if you can stop them from binge drinking, you can stop them from becoming alcoholics.
A team of researchers, including one of the Indian origin, have observed that longer sitting hours can lead to an increase in the risk of heart attack. They found an increase in the deposits of calcium in the heart’s arteries which leads to heart attack. Reducing one or two sitting hours daily can have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. Many individuals who have a desk job, it is suggested to take frequent breaks.