Tag: Health

Thoughts Are Yours But Not YOU

Thoughts do not define you.


Isn’t it sounding dumb? Let’s introduce you to a new perspective.

Most of the humans inhabit in themselves a computer which runs in accordance to the instructions. It goes without saying which part of a human it is. It is none other than our brain. The reasons behind our race’s excelling heights but also the main culprit behind its sadness. But it does not define us

How? Still unanswered!

Because the brain is hard to control. Why do you think a person requires a psychiatrist or a psychologist or a therapist to understand their thoughts, reactions and behaviours?

And also…why do you think you want to keep a part of YOU under control?

Because it is not you. And applause to those who become aware of it and consult the right person.

But how do I justify what I just explained?

The subconscious brain acts in accordance to the our thoughts/perspectives and how it usually makes us react to a particular kind of situation.
For example: We may have a habit of getting angry out of nowhere when someone intimidates us . That’s our usual way of thinking in such situation. Fight back!

•Or,we may get worried when smallest of things are left undone. Maybe because our thoughts murmur all possible negative consequences the undone tasks may have

•Or,We may get frustrated when something does not go our way because our thoughts might just block out any possible scope of understanding.

How many times do we end up crying or saying to ourselves “This was not me. I didn’t meant to do it” to ourselves or to the person concerned?

What is similar in these three examples?

Guilt. Surprise. Cluelessness. Breakdown. All of which takes place after we have reacted. But why?

Because it induces toxicity in us. We do not want to react that way but we feel imprisoned.

The kind of thoughts which we nurture towards a certain situation(negative thoughts)stimulate such reactions and when the reaction is delivered, it makes us feel terrible. We end up questioning, why did we act like that?

The answer is, because of our own perspective!
The way in which we usually perceive a situation gets registered deep inside our subconscious mind and its so deeply registered that mostly, we cannot stop ourselves from perceiving things the same way in every situation.
The subconscious mind has observed you thinking one particular way and it has understood how to think thereafter.

Then how do we change the instructions which we gave to this computer?

Be aware of the instructions you give to it. Being aware is the key to controlling your thoughts.
Be aware of the development of this habit of thinking negatively. Be aware of your perspective and how it is controlling you.

Every situation is neutral. We are not really controlled by a situation but by our thoughts regarding the situation.
A positive mindset diverts our mind to the brighter side of the situation. To the goodness present in it. Such a mindset gives us happiness and makes us humble.

A negative mindset is rather cynical. It makes us feel terrible about the situation and thus,we end up acting terribly.
In such a situation we do not control our thoughts but it controls us.

A negative mindset attracts negative vibes, things and sometimes negative self proclaimed prophecies may end up becoming our reality.

But how do we control it?

•Consult a psychiatrist or a therapist. I put it the first because it is important too. The fact about getting medical assistance for mental health is talked about so rarely that I decided to put it as a possible and probably one of the best ways to control your thoughts. Speak it out to them.

•Meditation. Changing your thoughts require you to calm yourself down the first. Meditation gives you an understanding of the true nature of your thoughts by making you calm and relaxed. When calm, you can question your thoughts and be crystal clear about the reason behind its existence. Delete the instructions from the computer by questioning its importance.
Be calm to hear the voices in you

•Engage in positive activities. After deleting the old instructions which your computer was habituated to, you require a set of improved instructions.
Meditation can be the best instruction because it teaches us how to control our thoughts and get a clear understanding of our emotions. Reading self help books help further in understanding your subconscious mind and therefore, helping you understand how to instruct it and get control over it. Yoga helps you to stay active, healthy and can greatly control the stimulation of anger and frustration by assisting you in controlling your thoughts. Pursue new habits. Keeping yourself busy with habits which add up to your growth and development can do wonders to your perspective.
Drinking enough water can equally boost your thoughts. Water absorbs energy and when you surround yourself with positive activities, habits and people, it absorbs the best. Remember, more than half of your body is water. Travelling is an all time favorite therapy for most. Its benefits goes without saying. Go somewhere far and spend time with YOU. YOU and your soul deserves attention.
Practice helping and humility. You can never ever absorb the N of NEGATIVITY in you when your soul is open for all.

At the end of it all, if you are confused between thoughts and emotions, let me explain my take on it.

Thoughts stimulate emotions which in turn stimulate reaction.
Understand your emotions and control your thoughts. The lock is the subconscious mind and awareness is the key.


Weight Loss & Metabolism

Weight loss is of two types. Healthy And Unhealthy and most of the time the main concern of this generation is the body. They overlook the diet. For most of the people,weight loss means skipping meals and increasing exercises. This technique is rather an illogical and harmful way of loosing weight. We may end up loosing some pounds by following such techniques but we also gain fatigue,weakness,low immunity and no proper metabolism. Eating low calorie,less nutritious foods throughout the day without no proteins or intake of other vitamins,minerals and fibres can lower down our metabolism and if metabolism slows down it can cause a slower pace in achieving a healthy weight loss,severe constipation which can make us feel uneasy and a prolonged constipation can lead to a swelled up stomach or the development of stones which can cause jaundice and cancer.
Thus overlooking the metabolism while loosing weight can effect us in adverse way.


There are different ways of increasing metabolism for a healthy weight loss. First,before anything else,we should look after our digestive system. Easily digestible and healthy foods increase the digestion rate and thus enhances metabolism. Its easy to digest healthy foods and can easily provide us energy by breaking down at a faster pace and the calories from such foods are easier to burn. It is already said,a person who has a balanced diet with nutritious foods in it,they can easily loose weight if they follow a proper exercise and physical health routine. The body burns more calories while digesting proteins rather than fats or carbohydrates. Thus,to make the diet more healthier,we can add eggs,meat,fishes and beats in our diet.On the other hand,a person who has a disbalanced diet,concentrating on only one nutrient or comprising of just junk food will find it difficult to burn the calories and the extra fats.which gets stored in their bodies. Junk foods take longer time to break down and the calories they contain do not burn easily. This is how a proper diet leads to a proper digestive system which in turn stimulates better metabolism which helps in weight loss. We may also added vitamin B1,B2 and B6 as they are equally important for increasing metabolic rate


The body is a machine. If it’s not active,it gets rusted. A balanced diet cannot help unless there is a presence of a PROPER exercise routine. Even if for half an hour,high intensity workouts help to burn the calories and steadies the metabolism rate. Full body exercises,stretches and basic exercuses for the abdominal muscles can be a good start for the beginners.
Increasing metabolism is not possible if the consumption of calories is more than the calories which get burned but sometimes even after trying alot our metabolism may not increase. It can be due to presence of any diseases in our body like hypothyroidism. In such a case,diet and exercises should be decided after consulting a doctor.
Building muscles does not only makes our body look fitter and more attractive but it also has many hidden benefits. People with more muscles have a better metabolism rate as one pound of muscles uses 6 calories to sustain whereas each pound of fat uses 2 calories. Thus,muscle training can help us to a great extent to burn fats and engance the metabolism rate. But however,aerobic exercises are equally useful.


And the major ingredient to a better health?drink lots of water. Water doesn’t just calm our thirst but also our body. People who drink 8-9 glasses of water have a good metabolism rate as calories need water to be processed and burn. Water is important for digestion. If our body is dehydrated,the process kf metabolism slows down. Thus,to increase the metabolism rate one should nwver underestimate the power of water. The best part is water doesn’t have much calories but helps to burn hundreds of calories. Drinking water before and after every meal will help the body to break down the food easily while keeping us hydrated. Cucumbers,tomatoes and other such vegetables and fruits with high water content can also be consumed to boost up our calorie burning capacity.


Last but not the least,never cheat on sleep. When sleeping our body produces a hormone named ghrelin(increases hunger)and releases less of the hormone reption(helps a person to feel full). Thus,enough sleep balances the hormones and prevents overeating

World Pharmacist Day

The world pharmacist day reminds the world to pay a special tribute to all those pharmacists who are rendering services with kindness and empathy.Pharmacists are the best group who are supporting the medical system with much kindness and tenderness. During the time of the pandemic, pharmacists have played a key role in supporting health care. 

World pharmacist’s day is celebrated on the 25th of September. Every year, world pharmacist’s day is celebrated with great enthusiasts.The world is celebrating this day to thank those pharmacists who pay extra attention to the health care of the people. The theme of this year’s world pharmacist day is nothing other than  “Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health”. The selection of the theme is done with extra care and concern. It is highly related to trust in the field of health care. Trust is the fundamental aspect of the health care field. Human relationships are built around the concept called trust. Trust can act as a vital part of health care. Health is a sensitive area. Health can be achieved through the trust of so many branches.The association between people belonging to the pharmacy field and the patients is very important.The helping hands of the pharmacists especially during the pandemic are worth mentioning. So, it is important to give respect and pay tribute to the selfless services of pharmacists across the world.

World Pharmacist Day: Significance

The IPF Council 2009 in Istanbul introduced the world pharmacist’s day celebration and demonstrated the importance of the world pharmacist day. The services of this particular group of people should be brought into the limelight. The world should know more about pharmacists. It is important to know the value of their services in the health care feels. The world pharmacist’s day celebration aims at promoting and recognizing the role of pharmacists in health care.The day is also a reminder to accept the pharmacists and their services with respect. It helps to promote the importance of pharmacists. The world should understand the pivotal role of pharmacists. World Pharmacists Day encourages people to identify the pharmacists in all nooks and corners of the world. It helps people across the globe to identify the pharmacists among the crowd. It is important to know more about the selfless activities of pharmacists. They are providing the best possible services for the people in the best way in the field of medical care.

What is the International Pharmaceutical Federation (IPF)?

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (IPF) is the founder of World Pharmacists Day. This organization aims at providing possible recognition to pharmacists across the world. The global body represents everything related to the field of pharmacy.  The IPF is the main source for pharmaceutical education, pharmaceutical sciences and other aspects related to the sector of pharmacy. It is the selfless service of the pharmacists that can bring about a smile in the face of the patients who are suffering from various diseases. The services rendered by this group should be put in the limelight and should be treated with extra importance.

The world should promote the services and accept the helping hands extended by this group of people. Health care is an important aspect of life and it is important to understand the better services of pharmacists across the globe. The IPF represents trillions of pharmacists across the globe. The IPF has 144 branches and through the national organizations, they are trying to bring forth the importance of pharmacists across the globe. The academic institutional members, representatives and individual members of the particular body can stand as the representatives working in this sector. The pharmaceutical scientists, pharmaceutical educators, pharmacists and representatives around the world. IPF has its office in the Netherlands. This is a  non-governmental organization that can help pharmacists across the world to cope up with situations.

The IPF can support the pharmacists to develop their resources and extending their services. The IPF works to ensure the completeness of the services rendered by pharmacists across the globe. The selfless services are appreciated and coordinated by the IPF. Scientific inventions and practices are possible through this. It is an attempt to meet the health care of the world. It is an effort to meet the expectations and the necessity of the people depending on the pharmaceuticals’ is worth noting that  78% of Pharmacy Technicians are Females. There are a total of  4 million pharmacists can be identified across the globe. It is important to serve and respect them in the right way. The revenue of the pharmaceutical market is around 1204.8 billion USD. They are the most accessible healthcare professionals available in the health care field. They are the valuable assets of the health care sector.

They are the group of experts who are providing the best treatment advice, medicine usage advice and many more things to do while taking the medicines. Health care is safe within their hands. The world can witness the kindness and empathy of the pharmacist’s people. World pharmacist’s day is celebrated on September 25th 2021 this year. It is the selfless activity of pharmacists across the world irrespective of age and gender in the medical world. The IPF was established in the year 1912 on September 25. This is the reason why the Turkish members have suggested the celebration of the day on 25th September.

Diabetes

 

By: Astha Raghav. 

diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does make.

Untreated high blood sugar from diabetes can damage your nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs.

There are a few different types of diabetes:

  • Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The immune system attacks and destroys cells in the pancreas, where insulin is made. It’s unclear what causes this attack. About 10 percent of people with diabetes have this type.
  • Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin, and sugar builds up in your blood.
  • Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but it’s not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
  • Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar during pregnancy. Insulin-blocking hormones produced by the placenta cause this type of diabetes.

A rare condition called diabetes insipidus is not related to diabetes mellitus, although it has a similar name. It’s a different condition in which your kidneys remove too much fluid from your body.

Each type of diabetes has unique symptoms, causes, and treatments. 

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Can the Ancient Remedy of Badam, Mishri and Saunf Improve eye Health?

Ayurveda has some of the best keep secrets that can miraculously improve day-to-day health conditions. One such age old remedy to improve the deteriorating vision is a mixture of three simple ingredients such as saunf, mishri and badam. The internet is flooded with claims about this natural remedy, let’s find out the truth behind the tall claims.

Causes of slackening eye health?

Blame it on sedentary lifestyle, heredity, long hours of screen exposure, excessive mobile screen time or lack of nutritious diet. Resulting in myopia and hyperopia. however, according to experts the amalgamation of fennel, almond and rock candy can naturally boost eye health and improve vision. In fact, some people believe that a regular intake of this mixture not only improve eye vision, but also help in removing eyeglasses permanently.

Is the Badam, Mishri and Saunf mixture actually good for eyes?

Almonds are packed with the goodness of vitamin E and Omega 3 Fatty acids, which are great for eye health and boosting immunity. The amalgamation of Almonds with Saunf makes it great for eye health as Fennel seeds have potent medicinal benefits that can improve vision and reduce the progression of Cataract and Glaucoma.In fact, in Ayurveda Fennel seeds are also known as ‘NetraJyoti’ for their potent antioxidant properties that improve vision and help in curing as well as preventing several eye ailments.Combining this mixture with milk and drinking it at bedtime can not only improve eye health, but will also help in cell regeneration, strengthen bones, boost brain functioning and heal the damage caused due to oxidative stress.Apart from that this mixture with milk also helps in improving brain fog, Amnesia and helps in reducing stress and improves immunity and metabolism. Drinking it at bed time can also help in inducing sleep due to the presence of Tryptophan in milk that relaxes the nerves.

How to make this mixture?

There are several ways to enjoy this delicious mixture, you can either make a coarse mixture and enjoy it post meal or consume it with a glass of milk at bed time. Experts believe that the drink can help in improving eye health in just a few months.To make this mixture, take 100 grams of raw fennel, 100 grams of Dhaga mishri, 100 grams of almonds, grind them and make a smooth powder. Mix it with a glass of milk or herbal tea to reap its benefits.Make sure you don’t consume more than 10 grams of this mixture in a day. However, if you are suffering from severe health conditions, always consult your doctor before introducing a new remedy to your diet.

What experts say?

According to Dr. Shabnam Mir – consultant physician, and head of clinical services at Antara, “Fennel seeds and Almonds can help improve one’s eyesight. Combined with Mishri it becomes a combination, also known as magic potion, that is extensively remedial to the eye and good to taste. It is generally suggested to take 10 gms of this mixture with 250 ml of milk, avoid water for two hours post consumption, and give half the quantity if it’s for a minor.”

Balanced Diet

 By: Astha Raghav. 

We need a balanced diet to stay healthy. Food allows us to move, grow, repair injuries and stay alive. If we do not eat certain foods this might make us tired trying to move, might stop us growing, might make injuries very slow to heal or make us so ill we could die.
A diet is all that we consume in a day. And a balanced diet is a diet that contains an adequate quantity of the nutrients that we require in a day.  A balanced diet includes six main nutrients, i.e. Fats, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fibre, Vitamins, and Minerals.
All these nutrients are present in the foods that we eat. Different food items have different proportions of nutrients present in them. The requirements of the nutrients depend on the age, gender, and health of a person.

A balanced diet is a diet that contains differing kinds of foods in certain quantities and proportions so that the requirement for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins and alternative nutrients is adequate and a small provision is reserved for additional nutrients to endure the short length of leanness. In addition, a balanced diet ought to offer bioactive phytochemicals like dietary fiber, antioxidants and nutraceuticals that have positive health advantages. A balanced diet should offer around 60-70% of total calories from carbohydrates, 10-12% from proteins and 20-25% of total calories from fat.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF A BALANCED DIET

Healthy eating increases energy, improves the way your body functions, strengthens your immune system and prevents weight gain. The other major benefits are:
  • Meets your nutritional need. A varied, balanced diet provides the nutrients you need to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
  • Prevent and treat certain diseases. Healthful eating can prevent the risk of developing certain diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It is also helpful in treating diabetes and high blood pressure.
  • Following a special diet can reduce symptoms, and may help you better manage an illness or condition.
  • Feel energetic and manage your weight. A healthy diet will assist you to feel higher, provide you with more energy, and help you fight stress.
  • Food is the mainstay of many social and cultural events. Apart from nutrition properties, it helps facilitate connections between individuals.
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Yoga

 By: Astha Raghav 

Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India, aimed at controlling (‘yoking’) and stilling the mind, and recognizing the detached ‘witness-consciousness’ as untouched by the activities of the mind (Citta) and mundane suffering (Duḥkha). There are a broad variety of the schools of yoga, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and traditional forms and modern methods of yoga are practiced worldwide.

There are broadly two kinds of theories on the origins of yoga. The linear model argues that yoga has Aryan origins, as reflected in the Vedic textual corpus, and influenced Buddhism; according to Crangle, this model is mainly supported by Hindu scholars. The synthesis model argues that yoga is a synthesis of indigenous, non-Aryan practices with Aryan elements; this model is favoured in western scholarship.

Yoga is first mentioned in the Rigveda and also referenced in many Upanishads. The first known formal appearance of the word “yoga”, with the same meaning as the modern term, is in the Katha Upanishad, probably composed between the fifth and third century BCE. Yoga continued to develop as a systematic study and practice during the 5th and 6th centuries BCE, in ancient India’s ascetic, and Śramaṇa movements. The most comprehensive text on Yoga, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali date to the early centuries CE, while Yoga philosophy came to be marked as one of the six orthodox philosophical schools of Hinduism in the second half of the first millennium. Hatha yoga texts began to emerge between the 9th and 11th century with origins in tantra.

The term “yoga” in the Western world often denotes a modern form of hatha yoga and a posture-based physical fitness, stress-relief and relaxation technique, consisting largely of the asanas,in contrast with traditional yoga, which focuses on meditation and release from worldly attachments. It was introduced by gurus from India, following the success of Vivekananda’s adaptation of yoga without asanas in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who introduced the Yoga Sutras to the west. The Yoga Sutras gained prominence in the 20th century following the success of hatha yoga.

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TOP 5 AYURVEDIC HERBS

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HERBS.


‘Every plant is a medicine but we don’t have
proper knowledge to discover them‘

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HERBS


INTRODUCTION:
The number of medicinal herbs vary according to the
books and authors, till date 500+ medicinal plants are
known by the scientist which are capable of curing
anything counting from common flue to cancer because


HEALTH BENEFITS OF HERBS
nature has answer to every question and solution to
every problem.Humans are engaged with herbal solution from ancient
age, it is so much aged that our ancestral species
Neanderthals were also part of it. The most ancient
recorded book on medicines and magic formula is
Atharva veda .
Now, so far we can conclude that consuming various
species of herbs will not only build our health but can
also make up our chances of living longer.

BASIL:


BASIL:

Basil leaves

BASIL
Starting with a very known herb to Indians that is basil
plant. According to hindu culture basil also known as
tulsi is a holly plant and in many other religion it is
considered as one of the lucky plant. Keeping our
believes aside basil is a magical and flavoursome plant
identified by purple green leaves with bushy structure,
originated in Asia and Africa. These are popularly used
for seasoning and making of tea due to its aroma.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BASIL


HEALTH BENEFITS OF BASIL
There are very potential benefits of extracted basil.

  1. Very precious benefit is, it prevents certain cancers,
    including breast cancer, colon and pancreas.
  2. It relaxes blood capillaries, prevent blood pressure
    and blood sugar level.
  3. Used as insect repellent.
  4. Reduce memory loss.
  5. Reduce depression
    So, adding up basil leaves in your diet is not a bad
    idea.

PEPPER MINT:

Pepper mint known for its aroma and widely used as
mouth freshener, and is very popular in its mint family.
Characterised by it’s long stem and bright green,
slightly fuzzy leaves.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEPPER MINT


HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEPPER MINT.
Usually people are fond of pudinah wali chai [pepper
mint tea]. Other than that it has many health benefits
such as

  1. It was traditionally used to treat colic and digestive
    upset
  2. But it can readily be used if you have cold, running
    nose and stuffy nose.
  3. Combining pepper with teaspoon of honey can be a
    great cough syrup curing your sore throat.
    PEPPER MINT
  4. Pepper mint is also favourable for headache and
    migraine.
  5. Most used item of peppermint is pudinhara to cure
    diabetes and stomach inflammation.

ROSEMARY:

ROSEMARY:

The rosemary herb also known as Rusmary in hindi.
Characterised by its deep green colour on the top and
silver white underneath,. These are popular for their
taste, aroma and nutritional value. The rosemary herb
has been in use as a food seasoning material and as a
natural medicine for over a million years now

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ROSEMARY

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF ROSEMARY
It was initially used as memory booster but now it has
many known health benefits;

  1. Nutrients present in rosemary helps in stimulating
    the human immune system, improving the
    circulation of blood in the system.
  2. It has anti-inflammatory components and also
    reduce risk of asthma attack
  3. Throat congestion, respiratory allergies ,cold, sore
    throat, bronchial asthma and flu can be reduced by
    rosemary extract.

LAVENDER:

Lavender.

LAVENDER
There could be very few people who haven’t heard
about lavender at least once in life. Very known for its
scent, but do it have health benefit? Yes it do! It is
identified by its beautiful bluish purple flowers often
used for decoration, perfumes and medicines.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LAVENDER


HEALTH BENEFITS OF LAVENDER
Many of the scientist have not yet tested lavender at
its extreme but there are many experienced proof since
old age.

  1. Lavender oil is believed as an antiseptic, antiinflammatory and can be used on minor burns
  2. It helps digestive problems.
  3. Lavender is used to relieve pain such as headache,
    sprain, toothache and soreness.
  4. It also cures fungal skin infections.
  5. Lavender is also used as a home remedy for hair
    loss.

OREGANO:

oregano

Characteristics of Oregano is a short, shrubby herb with
small, deep-green leaves. The leaves have a kind of soft
and almost fuzzy texture. Oregano is bold, deep and
strong in flavour and the fresh herb is considerably
stronger than in its dried form. It is deeply herbaceous
and slightly similar to thyme with faint mint-like
undertones.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OREGANO


HEALTH BENEFITS OF OREGANO
The impressive health benefits of oregano include its
ability to protect the immune system, prevent the onset
of chronic diseases and further benefits are Oregano

  1. Rich in Antioxidants.
  2. May Help Fight Bacteria.
  3. Could Have Anti-Cancer Properties.
  4. May Help Reduce Viral Infection.
  5. Could Decrease Inflammation.
  6. Easy to Add to Your Diet

Fast Food Chains

Origin

The term Fast Food was considered by Merriam Webster in the 1951 dictionary. Fast Food chains are a specific type of quick service and self-service restaurants with bare minimum seating arrangements. People generally takeaway or orders food from them.

The ultimacy of takeaways

The devotion of Fast-Food Chains or to call them Quick Service Restaurants not border restricted but worldwide. Be it “not in home-food-mood” or morning office rush, fast food chains have proved to have descended from the heavenly abode just to assist humans in their crisis times. These restaurants produce in bulk the food items and keep it warm, fresh, and ready to get picked.

Pocketwatchers and Watchkeepers

The affordable rates and not so short fast-food variety A list of these Quick Service Restaurants is the main centre of attraction. These reasonable and instantly fast-food providing places captivates the major group of the population of The United States I.e. The Youth, both college and office goers.

Specific in Specials

These fast-food chains are both vegetarians and nonvegetarians friendly. Both Arby’s Meat and Burger King’s Whopper is equally respectable among fast-food lovers. McDonalds and Pizza Hut are among the top priority list of pizza lovers. Not to deny the reign of KFC in the hearts of non-vegetarians.

Fed-up of dining-in

The vast working-class singles when fed up of Hotel’s boring Dine-ins, step towards these fast-food chains for quick home deliveries at the comfort of their homes and enjoy their meal along with home theatres.

Boon For Time Lacking Mothers

With the ingrained notion assigning cooking to Moms, although which seems to having started fading away, students find it easy to pick up from takeaways on their way to schools. With serving burgers, pizzas, fries, shakes, beverages, fish, salads, chicken nuggets and much more, these fast-food chains have acquired both- Customers and controversies regarding being healthy. Say whatever to attack but the incredibility of these quick servers cannot be overlooked.

Dreams : Types & Facts

Dreams are stories and images that our minds create while we sleep. They can be entertaining, fun, romantic, disturbing, frightening, and sometimes bizarre.

Although it is hard to define what a dream is, for the purpose of this article, we will define dreams as our thoughts during sleep that we recall when we wake up. So, sleeping dreams are not the same as “daydreaming.” Dreams are mostly visual (made up of scenes and faces; sound, taste, and smell are rare in dreams). Dreams can range from truly strange to rather boring, snapshots from a recent event.

Facts on Dreams

  • We may not remember dreaming, but everyone is thought to dream between 3 and 6 times per night.
  • Dreams improve creativity and problem solving.
  • It is thought that each dream lasts between 5 to 20 minutes.
  • Dreams regulate our moods and emotions.
  • Around 95 percent of dreams are forgotten by the time a person gets out of bed.
  • Dreaming can help you learn and develop long-term memories.
  • Blind people dream more with other sensory components compared with sighted people.
  • Dreams support memories.

Types of Dreams

There are 5 main types of dreams : 

1. Normal Dreams

Common dreams about people and experiences that we can sometimes forget.

2. Day Dreams

When we escape from reality and visualise the past, present & future throughout the day.

3. Lucid Dreams

Being completely aware and in control of dream the dream you are having while you sleep.

4. False Awakening Dreams

A vivid type of dream that feels like you have woken up but you are actually still asleep.

5. Nightmares

The least favourite type of dream. Nightmares are disturbing and scary dreams that can feel realistic.

Whether you remember your dreams or not, most people dream every night during REM sleep. REM stands for rapid eye movements, which happen during this stage of sleep. During REM sleep, muscle and brain activity also differ from other sleep stages. Characteristics of dreams tend to be different for each of these sleep stages.

Conclusion

There are different ways scientists measure dreams from asking questions to using MRI. These studies show us that activity in the brain while we sleep gives us the interesting dreams we recall when we wake up. These dreams help us remember things, be more creative, and process our emotions.

We know most kids do not get enough sleep. Some diseases (like Alzheimer’s disease) also make people sleep less, while others (like REM sleep behaviour disorder and mood disorders) affect dreams directly. It is important to study sleep and dreams to understand what happens when we do not get enough sleep and how we can treat people with these diseases.

NONI: INDIAN MULBERRY

Botanic name of Noni is Morinda Citrifolia. It is also called Indian Mulberry. It is an Ayurveda plant, found near the seas where temperature is below 25 degree Celsius. The noni tree is an evergreen shrub, up to 20 ft (6 m) tall, that grows in tropical areas of the South Pacific, including Australia, Malaysia, the West Indies, India, Vietnam, etc. Its branches and trunk are coarse, tough wood, and the leaves are glossy, oval, and dark green. Year-round, the tree yields a small fruit, which is cream-colored and about the size of a small potato. The noni fruit is noted for its bitter taste, unpleasant smell, and reportedly strong healing properties. It is very good for health. Noni has been in use from the bygone era. Noni is a great natural detoxifier. Today about 40 University are researching on Noni fruit and till now 164 nutrients have been found in it.
Noni has more than 150 nutrients. Compared to pineapple, Noni has 40 times more enzymes. It boost the immunity system. It is beneficial for health.
Noni is a rich source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E folate, beta, carotene and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. Noni has Anti- oxidant, Anti-bacterial, Anti- inflammatory and Anti-wrinkle properties. It is a powerful food for cells and maintains the cell count. People of all ages can drink it. Noni juice is a strengthening drink that keeps the stress away, stimulates serotonin and endofrin, effects mood and emotions.

USES OF NONI 
1.Noni contains fibers.
2.It is beneficial in reducing pressure on the intestine. It has vitamins and minerals which protects our intestine.
3.It prevents increase of tumor, due to which it helps in fighting with the cancer.
4.People suffering from Asthma should take Noni juice everyday in the morning and evening.
5.Noni juice works like an insulin and helps to regulate sugar levels.
6.Noni juice helps in making body disease free.
7.Intake of noni juice is beneficial in skin disease like eczema.Various parts of noni plant have been used to treat skin problems such as acne, water retention, inflammation and others. Noni contains anthraquinone which has anti-wrinkle properties, and thus, can slow down the aging process of skin. Noni juice has goodness of antioxidants which helps to fight against free radicals and thereby, prevents cell damage.
8.Noni reduces the effect of wine.
9.Noni regulates blood cholesterol levels.
10.Noni juice has shown positive effects in protecting heart health by improving the blood flow in the arteries. It also helps in regulating blood pressure which definitely helps in maintaining heart health.
11.Noni is effective in stress, pain in urine, leucorrhoea and periods.
12.Noni helps to increase memory power.
13.Noni is beneficial for every problem related to hair like baldness,dryness of hair and also good for growth of hair.
14.Useful for arthritis and joint pain.
15.Improves the nervous system.
16.As an effective anti-oxidant keeps the poisonous elements and pollution away.
17.Noni juice boost the Immunity System.
18.It helps to detoxify the body. 

MUSIC : THE WONDER OF THE BEATS

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In the world that we live in today, we are always surrounded by music everywhere. From slow to fast, calm to upbeat, from rock to hip-hop to metal and country, people all over the world appreciate the music in all its different forms, style and distinctiveness. Music connects people all over the world, whatever language or genre that it may have. It carries a universal message of love and togetherness that unites people from different parts of the globe, as they find a common hobby to bond over amidst all the differences and diversity they may have among themselves. We do not overexaggerate when people claim that “Music has saved them”. It is like a boat in the middle of the storm of life that helps them sail through the difficult time with ease and offers them a place to relax and unwind, allowing them time to reflect and introspect to understand themselves a little better. Music is a remedy for all of us and it accepts us with open arms wherever we go.

Some of the ways in which music is beneficial are mentioned below. They are as follows:-

IT HELPS YOU CALM DOWN

Amidst the race and chaos we call life, we may not always get the time to relax and take out time for ourselves. In such situations, music can be our savior. A number of studies have suggested that listening to slow music for a minimum of 15 minutes a day can really help us ease down a bit, allowing our bodies to relax and live in the moment.

So, whenever you feel stressed, make sure to put your favorite tunes on and just relax!

MUSIC MAY HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE WHILE EXERCISING

Often, people prefer listening to upbeat and groovy music while trying to get in a workout. This is highly beneficial as it can truly help us stay motivated to give our best while doing exercise and may help us improve our daily performance. Many researches have shown that listening to happy and motivational music may help us get motivated to run even faster while running as well as help build our strength and stamina.

MUSIC CAN HELP ELEVATE YOUR MOOD

Scientific studies have shown that music can actually help release dopamine, a feel good hormone, in our body and improve our mood a lot. Henceforth, listening to music about 30 minutes a day can make us significantly happier and elevate our mood!

MUSIC IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART

A number of scholars and professionals have stated that while music does make US happy, it also makes our heart happy too. This evident through the fact that listening to music helps the blood in our body to flow more easily and efficiently, while at the same time, it lowers our blood pressure as well. Not only this, listening to music can also help in lowering the cortisol levels in our body as well as increase the production of serotonin in our lood stream, making us less stressed and happier.

So, listen to music everyday while enjoying the journey of life!

EFFECTIVE TIPS TO LOSE WEIGHT

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Losing weight doesn’t mean that you should start starving yourself. This will only make you weak and inactive. Many people want to lose weight to impress someone, well you don’t need to change yourself for others. Lose weight to become fit not to impress others. Others don’t care if you lose or gain weight but still they will belittle about you.

Easy steps to lose weight are:

1.Do not skip breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You could miss out on essential nutrients and may end up feeling more hungry all day.

2.Eat regular meals

Eating at regular times during the day helps to burn calories at a faster rate. It likewise lessens the compulsion to nibble on food sources which are high in fat and sugar.

3.Get more active

Being active is important to getting in shape and keeping it off. Just as giving loads of medical advantages, exercise can burn more calories as compared to dieting.

4.Drink a lot of water

People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. You can wind up burning-through additional calories when a glass of water is truly what you need.

At last don’t force yourself to lose weight if you’re not comfortable now. Do it when you’re prepared. Try not to be in a rush to shed pounds.

RESOURCE:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/12-tips-to-help-you-lose-weight/

HOW TO WAKE UP EARLY IN THE MORNING ?

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Rising up early not only gives a good start to your day but also make you more concentrated. Many of us want to wake up early in the morning but we can’t because of our laziness. We always make commitments at night that we will wake up early in the morning to complete our work but we can’t. And when we wake up late in the morning we feel lazy and dizzy which affect our work. We keep procrastinating our work saying that “I will start it fresh from tomorrow”. But the same thing happens tomorrow and we keep saying this phrase. This same thing happens every single day and we start questioning “What’s wrong with my life ?”.

This can be avoided if we wake up early in the morning. Some tips to wake up early in the morning are:

1.Get on a sleep schedule

Figure out how much hours of sleep you require to feel fresh and active in the morning.


2.Improve your bedtime routine

It is advised to sleep early in order to wake up early. Even if you can’t fall asleep early, try to sleep. You will become habitual of sleeping early if you continue.


3.Move your alarm to avoid hitting snooze

Keep your alarm away from your bed. If possible keep it in other room so that you have to walk to snooze it.


4.Eat better and get regular exercise

Eating lots of fruit and vegetables can help you getting good sleep. Regular exercise can keep you healthy and you will feel less lazy in the morning.

Global Warming- Heating the mind to stress

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It is happening every summer that we find it hotter than the last one. Ever wondered why?

It is not because we can’t tolerate heat but try to blame it all on the season. It is a real phenomenon taking place namely, Global Warming. It points to the increasing heat in the atmosphere and on the surface of the Earth due to the presence of pollutants and carelessness of people.

The problem is increasing manifold with no concern among the people. They are continuing to use products which are harmful for the health of our planet and cause damage and depletion of its ecosystem.

The presence of smoke and melting of Glaciers clearly signals the need to conserve the environment. The issue is we notice the Smog covering the atmosphere and obstructing our vision during winters, but do not find reasons and solutions to it. We read and listen news about the Glaciers melting out rapidly but do not try to find out the reasons behind the same. Even when we know the problem, we leave it all to the government to sort it out for us. However it is equally important for us to participate in them and support the authorities which are working for it. Only few can’t solve a problem created by us all. We all are responsible for it and should work towards the solution. The pollution has been created because we all use ACs, refrigerators, Private vehicles or any of such products which emit pollutants harming the ecosystem. Industries are growing, so is the pollution. The ozone layer is depleting bringing in harmful sun rays that cause skin diseases, cancer, cataract. We are aware about them but still don’t work for them which is completely foolish. We are keeping ourselves in the dark. The effects may not be visible to the careless eyes now but it would lead to long term consequences which can destroy Life on the planet.

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Talking about the present, this increased heat on the surface of the Earth is affecting the mental health in a way. It becomes too hot during the summers and too cold during the winters which is all due to the Global Warming. These adversities of the climate affect the mind and the thinking skills of a human. They affect other life forms as well but focusing on the humans, they affect our power of mind.

You might have heard “Too much of anything is not good”. It implies in this situation as well. It’s important for it being hot in summers and cold during winters but too much of them affects the lifestyle. Our body is designed to adapt the natural changes that take place automatically but the changes in the nature that are happening due to our carelessness go against the environment, which is unfavorable for us as well. We cannot hold on to much of heat. It starts moving to our brain from the upper body surface and affects out mental capability.

Anger is the most observed and typical example to prove it. You must have seen people getting angry on small things, during the day, which is because they already handle load of work which is now being complemented by the harmful heat of the day. The sun rays affect the mind. The difference is, it is positive when in limits but converts to negative when exceeds the requirements of the human body. The stress shoots up and you might feel headache very often.