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How To Live A Healthy Happy Life: 5 Simple Steps To Take Today
Living your life healthy and happily is not so difficult. We need to change our attitude towards our life and make some rules for it. In a 9 to 6 private job we tend to be in strict discipline and follow our routine. However, when it comes to our personal life, we become a looser and forget all the disciplines. I am unable to understand, why this dual standards?
Today, in 21st century chronic diseases are spreading much faster than number of hospitals and doctors. There are many diseases which are still incurable like heart problem, diabetes, liver problem etc. Medical science has not found any solution yet.
Earlier, persons of elder age and above 50 were prone to these chronic ailments, but now even children and younger persons are falling victim. In today’s world, we are very much money centric and our only goal is to earn more and more money . In this process we ignore our health which is most vital for us. Yes, I also agree that money is very important to make our life comfortable, but it’s not more important than our health.
Ignoring your health may cost you everything that you can never get back. In short term, you will not see any significant difference but, after some years it will start reflecting in your life with lots of bad effects. “Health is Wealth”. This proverb is still relevant. If a person is healthy, he can do anything, achieve anything and keep him and his family happy.
If you want healthy and happy life, you should make a daily routine. You should spare some time for your health and fitness. These are very simple steps following which will give you a healthy body and peaceful mind.
1.Wake up early morning:
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise”. Yes you should follow these lines. Go to the bed early night and leave your bed early in the morning. First time When you wake up early in the morning you may feel lazy, but when it will form a habit, you start feeling very fresh.
Waking up between 5 to 6 A.M in the morning gives you 2 more hours in your schedule. You can follow your hobbies in the morning time, which you couldn’t follow otherwise. Start your day with small prayer, be thankful to your God for whatever he has provided you so far. And then, make a “to do” list for your day’s work.
2.Morning walk:
You should go to morning walk every morning. It balances blood circulation in body and it makes you fit and healthy. You will be less prone to diseases. This habit is a security guard and it protects our body from external threats.
The breeze in the morning is very calm and pure so when you get up early and breathe, you inhale fresh and clean air. It leaves very positive effects on your lungs and your heart. If you have any problem or any disease like, – Heart problem, Diabetes, Body pain and Joint pain etc. and you go for the treatment, the first advise doctor gives you is to do morning walk. If we have to start walking after getting unwell, why not start it today?
3.Drink water with honey:
After morning walk you should drink a glass of warm water with one big tsp. honey. It is very beneficial for your health. It reduces cholesterol and prevents fat to increase.
Benefits of honey are very well known. Even Chinese and Japanese people are now start using honey in their day to day life. Taking water with honey on empty stomach works as a cleanser which cleans our body of harmful toxins. Additionally, It honey gives a small boost of energy to us in morning time. That prevents us from resorting to fries and snacks to feed our hunger. I’ve been taking this since last 10 years and can see its direct benefits.
4.Yoga and Meditation:
I never miss yoga and exercise in my daily routine. Physical and mental both exercises are important for maintaining our health. If you are doing Yoga and meditation, you will never fall sick.
It makes body and mind more active. It improves blood circulation and reduces cholesterol. Meditation controls your mental pressure and your depression. Meditation makes you mentally and physically healthy and fit.
5.Limit the intake of tea and coffee:
Limit your tea, coffee and alcohol consumption. Tea and coffee have caffeine in them. Taking tea/coffee in empty stomach may stimulate acid creation and give you acidity problem.
Along with that tea causes dehydration in your body if you don’t take enough water intake, it will further complicate the issues. In worst case tea or coffee may cause Ulcer too. So, try to avoid tea/coffee as much as possible.
Alcohol affects very negatively on your liver. Although, some researches shows very mild good effects of Alcohol, but bad effects of Alcohol outweigh good effects. It may weaken your liver and digestive system. It affects your reproductive system also. Despite that, if you want to take alcohol occasionally, I would prefer ‘Red wine’.
Do you think, these habits are very hard to follow? No, I don’t think so.
Start following these from today itself, procrastination will make the things much harder. If I can do this, you can also.
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How To Keep Yourself Healthy And Fit: Top 5 Websites
Health and fitness are the biggest concern for us. But in today’s materialistic lifestyle, we don’t pay attention to our health. Stressful work schedule, drug addiction and intake of fast food are adversely affecting our immune system with the growing age.
Materialism creates Stress and depression
There are 5 main reasons for growing health problems:
1. Emotional breakdown: love, marriage and breakup
2. Materialism
3. unhealthy diets
4. Old age
5. Insomnia
If you talk to the people, everyone will say that happiness is the treasure of life. Even if you are aware of adverse effects of stress and depression, but you are unable to avoid it because your mind is used to taking stress. No one will help you to get rid of stress, even a psychiatrist. Only you can overcome this by changing your way of thinking.
Never try to get rid of stress, enjoy and play with it. Change your thought process. Just think, wow, what a pleasant moment, financial crisis, no family support, no friends, no life partner. So what, let enjoy yourself with the rhythm of stress. Start jogging, hit the gym, start listening musing, start dancing with the song of your favorite stars. Take good care of your health and fitness, no drinking and smoking; get up and start working hard.
Don’t think about the result; move on. Yes, you are on the right track. Enjoy the recipe of tension and go ahead in the right direction to achieving your goal.
Keeping your health and fitness in mind, I am giving you a brief information about top 5 fitness websites always stand by you.
Top 5 Websites keeping you healthy and fit
2. WebMD.com
“HEALTH IS YOUR PRIVATE PROPERTY, TRESPASSERS ARE NOT ALLOWED”
3. MSN Health
“Stress is the spark of life, get and go ahead”
“Don’t run behind stress let the stress run behind you”
5. Yahoo Health
Stress is the god’s greatest gift, it says stop thinking, channelize your energy. God hates sedentary living, so gives depression and stress for motivating you. Try to understand the god’s message behind stress: get up and go.
Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.
“ENJOY THE ROLLER-COASTER RIDE OF LIFE”
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10 things to take care of before your Christmas party
Our most auspicious moment is knocking the door. Whole year we have been eagerly awaiting for Christmas. A day which forgets cast and creed, rich and poor. Christmas is a symbol of our unity in diversity, a mixture of bliss and sorrow, some people who were with us in celebration, their remembrance with us this time.
We are ready to bid adieu to a promising 2014 and on the verge of welcoming another lovely year 2015. Our festive jubilant mood makes us overenthusiastic and careless. If we take care of our common mistakes, we can make our celebration magical.
Here are 10 things to take care of before your Christmas party
1) Attire
We all are fashionholic, we follow the trends. It is good to follow the current vogue for catching the attention. Christmas is an annual get-together moment with family, friends and colleagues. Following fashion trends is good, but on which occasion, what we have to wear is important.
We usually choose slim fit, short, voluptuous dress, but it creates problems in crowded place. When we turn into jubilant mood, having drinks and dance together, slim fit dress pushed you in a nasty situation. It is important for you wear a comfortable and flexible dress.
2) Sandals
High hill or pencil hill enhances your look, but it may make you feel uncomfortable when You play games, dance and do other movable activities. Christmas and new year are fun loving moments, your high heel may create cramp or damage your ankles. Wear a comfortable sandals and enjoy your party.
3) Credit and Debit cards
It’s true you have to carry your credit or debit cards. If it is possible, chalk out a plan with your friends. Only one of your friends will use the card and you can repay him or her later. If you frequently use the cards in drowsiness, you may forget it anywhere. It can spoil your party mood.
4) Alcohol
Our celebration starts with liquor, it makes us relaxed but, we know everything has its own limitation as drinks too. When we get delighted on a great occasion and celebrate it with friends, we start taking drinks nonstop. It completely makes us unconscious and in that pathetic situation, we may forget our belongings. So always drink in a limit.
5) Party place
We go disco and other large gathering place. We need to be careful in choosing a celebration place. The place should not be overcrowded or beyond its capacity. Smoking creates suffocation and affects adversely on passive smokers, so, It should have proper ventilations and entry and exit doors should be wide enough. Keep above mentioned things in mind before choosing a celebration place.
6) Mobile
When we go to a party, often we keep busy in selfie or give the phone to our friends for catching pictures. When we are drunk, we can forget our cell phone somewhere. Missing cell phones might be a big threat to your privacy. You must avoid frequently using your cell phone in party, it is a big distraction and get you into trouble.
7) Common Medicines
When you go for a new year party, you don’t take care of diets, even your continuous shouting and dancing exhaust you terribly. You may get fainted, or may have vomiting, dehydration and other problems. So, you must carry some first aid medication with you and avoid this panic situation. Medicines may include some common anti NAUSEA/VOMITING tablets.
8) Strangers
Big parties get organized on Christmas and new year’s eve, where we interact with new people. They come from the different part’s of the world and enjoy great moments with us. Interacting with new people is good, but be cautious. Avoid too much mingling with them, until you know them well.
9) Smoking
If you drink, avoid smoking and other drugs which contain caffeine and nicotine. Continuous drinking, smoking and mixing other prohibited drugs together can be the reason of sudden cardiac arrest, chest congestion, blood pressure and other health disorders. Even continuous smoking creates suffocation. It must be avoided; it can paralyze your life and of course party too.
10) Drink and Drive
When we go out to a party, we try to grab every moment of happiness, forgetting our misery, problems and all. Being terribly exhausted and heavily drunk, we get back from party late night. We need to hire a professional driver who will drive you home safely. If we do this arrangement, we can avoid many unprecedented events.
HOMEMADE SKIN CARE TIPS FOR WINTER
Winter is the coldest and yet the most beautiful season of the year. Winter is the time, when most of us enjoy a holiday traveling with family and friends. But, the cold winter season can be harmful to your skin because, It makes your skin dry, dull and dehydrated.
To get the spark on your face back, follow these simple natural beauty tips:
Skin care in winter season
Cleansing is essential in all seasons, not only in winter. Chilly weather makes your skin dry; creates dead cells and black patches on your face. When the temperature starts going down, you need to start caring your skin up.
1. Natural cleansing:
Take 1 tbsp. of tomato juice and 1tbsp lemon juice. Mix it, put all around your face for 15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water. You will get back refreshing and flawless skin. It is far better than any branded cosmetic face wash.
2. Natural Scrubbing:
Scrubbing is also equally important, but in winters you need to avoid daily scrubbing.
1) Take 1/4 ripe banana and 1/4 Apple. Mash it in a blender, take 1 tsp. of honey and make a paste. Massage smoothly for 10 minutes on your face then rinse off.
2) If you are exhausted and don’t want to use mixture, then the best way to is to Mix honey with coffee; massage lightly for 10 minutes. You will get a sparkling beauty after that.
3) Grapes are natural scrub. You can directly use the grapes on your face and rub it all around your face lightly. This will make your skin soft and bright.
3. Natural winter face pack:
1) Mix yolk of an egg, 1 tbsp. of honey and 1 tbsp. of almond oil. Apply this mixture on the face for 20 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water. You can use only yolk on your face for 15 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. It will bring your complexion back.
2) Take two tbsp. of oats and 2 tbsp. honey. Mix it properly and apply on your face for 10 minutes. Splash with lukewarm water. You will get a soft, smooth and glowing face.
3) Mix half messed banana with half cup of butter or skimmed milk cream. Put this mixture all over the face for 10 to 20 minutes and rinse with Luke warm water. It is a natural face mask and a healthier moisturizer for winter season.
4) Take 1 tbsp. of honey, 2 tbsp. yogurt and 1 tbsp. rose water. Mix all of the ingredients properly. Now apply this paste smoothly all over the face for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.
4. Natural moisturizer:
Moisturizer is the most essential to keep your skin flawless in winters. Moisturize your skin several times in a day to reduce the dryness on your skin. There are many brands available in the market, which is very costly and not affordable for everybody.
Even artificial moisturizer has side effects. Olive oil, almond oil, mineral oil, avocado oil, primrose oil, sesame or jojoba is the best natural moisturizer. It pampers hydrates and protects the skin. Personally, I use jojoba oil. It stops scars, dryness and adverse effects of cold winds. You can also mix two and three oils, use it as a night massage routine.
Skin care in winter season is not a difficult task. If you follow above mentioned natural beauty ingredients; it will slough off your dry and dead skin. You will be a classic and a fabulous example of beauty.
PS: Any well known brand can’t compete with natural beauty therapy
Corn Salad recipe
Corn salad is a great source of nutrition for you. Doctors and dieticians also recommend you to include it in your daily diet. Biggest advantage of salad is the absence of calorie and fat in it. Water is abundant in salad which hydrates our body. It contains Vitamin C, protein, iron, Zink (and what not) to give you a healthy and fit body. You should never forget to include a corn salad in your diet.
Yesterday, I was thinking about making something new. Suddenly, one brilliant corn salad recipe came in my mind. I thought to give it a try.
I am sharing the recipe with you.
Corn Salad Ingredients
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Sweet corn
- Red bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Green chilly
- Mint leaves
- Black pepper powder
- Lettuce leaves
- Lemon juice
- Salt, as per your taste
- Chat masala
Corn Salad Recipe
1. Boil sweet corn in a bowl of salted water for few minutes. Leave it till it cool down and strain the water with a strainer.
2. Wash all the bell peppers properly; cut in small pieces and throw away the seeds.
3. Take few green chilies, tomatoes and cucumbers; wash them and cut in small pieces.
4. Now, mix all the above ingredients with sweet corn and lettuce leaves in big nice bowl.
5. Sprinkle salt and black pepper powder as per your taste.
6. Pour some drops of lemon juice on top of it.
7. Still not finished, sprinkle some chat masala in the bowl. Don’t overdo it, may spoil the taste.
8. Finally, garnish your wonderful salad with few mint leaves
Hey my corn salad is ready. Agree, it’s very simple but yummy and healthy too. I didn’t expect it to be so tasty. So, you too, can try it today. Why not?
If you know some more salad recipe, i am dying to know. Please share.
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5 amazing health benefits of Beetroot
Beetroot is a dark red coloured vegetable. It is called with different names red beet, beets, garden beet or golden beet. Beetroot looking attractive and juicy, it has also several health benefits. It contains carbohydrate as well as Protein, Sodium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin A/B/C, folic acid and antioxidants. Consumption of beets increases the level of Haemoglobin in your blood and also purifies your blood.
Read on to find out more about how Beetroot helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle!!
Makes more blood
Beetroot is a well-known fruit found in every parts of the world. Its ruby red color is useful in making blood cells in your body. Iron is found in abundant in beet root that makes your cells active and helps in their recreation. So, Beetroot is often advised to the patient suffering from Anemia and fatigue.
Enhances your stamina
Beetroot juice is very beneficial for your health. It strengthens your stamina. Taking the beet juice will make you feel less exhausted after hard work and workouts. As per research, daily consumption of beet juice can increase your workout time up to 16%. Nitrate found in the beet juice prevents excess oxygen consumption by your body. So, if you are a guy who wants to make body like Arnold, a glass full of Beetroot juice is a must for you.
In another research, two different persons were given two different juices before the workout. First person consumed some other juice and second person took beet juice. End result was in the favour of beet juice because it was much more effective during workout session. Furthermore, it was helpful in controlling the blood pressure after the workout.
Beets juice helps in widening your veins and makes your blood circulation fast. That helps you in feeling more energetic.
Manages blood pressure
Beet contains Nitrate which helps you in lowering your blood pressure. In this way it also helps you in keeping check on heart disease.
Good for your skin and eyes
Beet is also helpful for your skin and eyes. Since it contains irons and so many vitamins, taking a glassful of beet juice will make your skin soft, pink and radiant. You can also use grated beetroot in your normal facemask to make it healthier.
Cure for diseases
Beet root juice is also said to be helpful in curing Jaundice, Hepatitis and vomiting. Its regular use can keep various diseases like piles and constipation at bay. Beet root’s biggest benefit lies in the fact that it contains very less calorie. So, you will not put on weight even if you consume it in excess amount. According to a research it’s a natural treatment for cancer. Doctor advice pregnant woman for taking some amount of beet juice to prevent birth defects and good growth. Beetroot juice is a natural anti ageing cream makes your skin hydrated, shining and keeps wrinkles away from your beautiful face.
Please do not dare to underestimate the benefits of beetroot, what I have mentioned here is just a glimpses of what it can do. There are many more health benefits that I didn’t describe.
Taking just a glass of Beetroot juice may relieve you from Anaemia, Blood pressure, Heart problem and will enhance your stamina and skin beauty. Including beet in your diet is part of having a healthy lifestyle.
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NATURAL HOME MADE SKIN CARE TIPS
Your skin is your biggest asset. I can understand how important it is for you to choose a right skin care product. I will be telling you some homemade natural therapies for all types of skins.
Knowing your skin type is the first step in starting your skin care. There are basically 4 types of skins:-
1. Normal skin
2. Oily skin
3. Dry skin
4. Sensitive skin
For normal skin:
Normal skin doesn’t need any special treatment. But, if you want protection from sun, pollution and extreme weather conditions and flaunt your spotless, glowing and sexy skin, you have to avoid soaps which contain various types of chemicals. You should always use homemade skin cleanser and moisturizer.
Take ¼ bowl of flour bran; add 1tsp. orange juice, 1tsp. honey and 1tsp. rose water. Mix all these and make a paste. Apply on your face and neck gently. After drying up, clean it with warm water. Use this paste on daily basis for 1 month and see the effects. Be ready for a charming and smooth skin
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For oily skin:
Take 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. rose water and smashed Mint. Mix it and apply this paste on your face. Leave it for 20 minutes and cleanse with warm water. It’s a perfect solution for smooth and oil free skin
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For dry skin:
Reason for your dry skin is exposure to cold, wind, rain, pollution and low humidity. The harmful sunlight can bring much damage to the skin. The sun can destroy the skin’s natural protection. Dry skins are prone to bloats and allergies.
So, it is must for you to use a sunscreen or moisturizer when you go outside in sunlight. Cosmetics products are very harmful for our skin, so we should always try to avoid it. You can use following homemade remedy for best result.
Mix coconut oil, honey and orange juice in one bowl. Apply it on your dry and cracked skin; wash with warm water after 10-15 minutes. Again, clean your skin with your palm smoothly and apply the coconut oil or moisturizer thereafter. It repairs your cracked and dry skin and gives you a soft skin.
You should use this therapy in winter season, when skin tends to be drier due to extreme cold.
For sensitive skin-
Having a sensitive skin can be very uncomfortable. Sensitive skins tend to react to anything unusual, like your new perfume, your deodorant or your cloth. This skin type is also prone to allergies when exposed to sunlight. You may see red patched and rashes on your skin.
If you have a sensitive skin, you must avoid bar soaps on your face, which can be drying and irritating. If you have hyper sensitive skin, you should use homemade toner or lotion.
Squeeze a lemon juice into a few tsp. of water and apply on your face with a facecloth. Using this lotion for long term will help your skin in getting normal. The vitamin c in lemon is great for the skin.
Homemade lotions/pastes don’t work like cosmetics, these are natural products. So, you need to use it for a longer duration to see the effects, however, the effect will be everlasting.
Happy Life Hacks 