Exercise Improves Our Health

Benefits of exercise

Exercise for Weight Loss and Maintenance
1. Exercise helps you to live longer by significantly reducing your risk of dying a premature death.

2. Exercise helps in controlling weight by reducing body fat and maintaining healthy body weight. According to a research in the UK, each year 9,000 people die prematurely due to obesity. Obesity considerably reduces the life of a person.

3. Exercise helps in combating diseases and health conditions. People who are physically active have a much lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer and heart disease.

4. Exercise helps reducing heart disease and cardiovascular problems. Regular exercising strengthens the heart muscle which improves blood pumping and heart rate.

5. Exercise reduces the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

6. Exercise helps in building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints. It also tones your muscles. Regular exercising stimulates bone growth and reduces risk of developing osteoporosis.

7. Exercise improves your mood and reduces anxiety and depression.

8. Exercise enhances your energy levels.

9. Exercise encourages better sleep pattern. It also improves sleep quality of patients suffering from insomnia.

10. Exercise helps elderly people become stronger and help in avoiding disability.

11.  Exercise also promotes your psychological well-being and improves mental health.

12. Exercise enhances work, regeneration and sports performance by increasing stamina or endurance.

13. Exercise strengthens muscles involved in respiration.

14. Exercise improves circulation by increasing blood flow in muscles.

15. Exercise increases the red blood cells that consecutively facilitate transportation of Oxygen and nutrients.

16. Exercise reduces suffering from migraines.

17. Women who don’t exercise regularly tend to have more problems and complications during and/or after pregnancy. Exercising regularly after menopause can decrease the risk of breast cancer.

18. Exercise improves sex life.

19. Exercise suppresses appetite hormones, making you eat less.

20. Exercise reduces the acuteness of asthma.

"If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented"

Belief in God may boost depression treatment

Belief in God may boost depression treatment: study

The power of prayer! Belief in God may improve treatment for those suffering with depression, a new study claimed. Patients who believe in God may significantly improve the outcome of receiving short-term treatment for psychiatric illness, according to researchers.

In the study, David H Rosmarin, McLean Hospital clinician and instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, examined individuals in an effort to investigate the relationship between patients' level of belief in God expectations for treatment and actual treatment outcomes.

"Our work suggests that people with a moderate to high level of belief in a higher power do significantly better in short-term psychiatric treatment than those without, regardless of their religious affiliation. "Belief was associated with not only improved psychological wellbeing, but decreases in depression and intention to self-harm," said Rosmarin.

The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, looked at 159 patients, recruited over a one-year period. Each participant was asked to gauge their belief in God as well as their expectations for treatment outcome and emotion regulation, each on a five-point scale.

Of the patients sampled, more than 30 per cent claimed no specific religious affiliation yet still saw the same benefits in treatment if their belief in a higher power was rated as moderately or very high.

Patients with "no" or only "slight" belief in God were twice as likely not to respond to treatment than patients with higher levels of belief. "Belief in God is associated with improved treatment outcomes in psychiatric care. More centrally, our results suggest that belief in the credibility of psychiatric treatment and increased expectations to gain from treatment might be mechanisms by which belief in God can impact treatment outcomes," researchers concluded.

"Given the prevalence of religious belief in the United States - over 90 per cent of the population - these findings are important in that they highlight the clinical implications of spiritual life. I hope that this work will lead to larger studies and increased funding in order to help as many people mas possible," Rosmarin said.
source:indianexpress

Deepika Padukone Beauty Tips

Want to glow like Deepika Padukone? Follow her beauty regime

Deepika applies sun screen moisturiser daily. Do you wish for a glowing skin, soft shiny hair and a fit body? Take a peek into the beauty regimes of Bollywood divas like Deepika Padukone and Nargis Fakhri. They're not skin deep but keep them healthy and beautiful.

Each one of them follows a different regimen, but one thing is common in their must do list - water intake and use of moisturiser.

Here are the health and beauty programmes that Deepika Padukone, Nargis Fakhri, Isha Koppikkar and Evelyn Sharma follow religiously:

Deepika Padukone: My daily skincare regime includes moisturiser with SPF (sun protection factor) during the day. At night, I remove whatever little makeup I wear and then apply hydrating cream.

Also, plenty of water, balanced meals, regular workouts and adequate sleep figure on my must have list.

Since my work involves a lot of travelling and exposure to extreme climatic conditions, it ends up taking a toll on my hair. I get tender coconut hair oil massages at least once a week. It helps me protect my hair from any form of damage.

Nargis Fakhri: I need a beauty regime that guarantees results. A 20-minute deep conditioning treatment with hot coconut-based hair oil for my hair really works for me as it locks in the moisture and keeps my hair soft and smooth.

I make sure that I drink two litres of water a day to flush out toxins. I also have coconut water daily and make sure I eat something every two hours. My snacking is limited to health foods like walnuts, almonds and dryfruits. At night, I try to eat a light meal, but sometimes I don't succeed. I absolutely love desserts and, yes, I cheat very often. I think the key is not to be hard on yourself, but use moderation. One should eat everything in required quantity. You must know what suits your body the best.

Isha Koppikar: I am very particular about cleansing, toning and moisturising my skin. I am very particular about moisturising my body with products containing natural ingredients. I also love products with mint as they are so cooling and refreshing.

When your hair is exposed to summer heat, it is imperative to keep your hair free from dirt and stickiness.

My diet includes more liquids, especially in summer. A lot of fruits and vegetables are an integral part of my diet. I cut down on non-vegetarian food in summer. Lemon and mint juice refreshes and helps me beat the summer heat. Curd and buttermilk are my favourite, especially during summer. For breakfast, egg whites and multigrain toast is the best. For lunch, jawar ki roti and sabzi and for dinner, fish and salad are my safest bet. In between meals, if hungry, I have fruits or curd or buttermilk.

Evelyn Sharma: Moisturising should be a basic bodycare regime to replenish moisture loss due to harsh weather conditions. Coconut-based moisturisers work wonders for the skin as they lock in moisture from escaping the skin's surface. The result is naturally soft skin throughout the day.

Make sure that your diet includes fibre as it has necessary vitamins and minerals. Balance your diet with rich portions of fruits, vegetables, nuts and liquids. It is important to keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water. I have coconut water through the day and it is a vital aspect of my diet.
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Obesity in India

This is a list of the states of India ranked in order of percentage of people who are overweight or obese, based on data from the 2007 National Family Health Survey.

States	Males (%)	Males rank	Females (%)	Females rank
India	12.1	14	16	15
Punjab	30.3	1	37.5	1
Kerala	24.3	2	34	2
Goa	20.8	3	27	3
Tamil Nadu	19.8	4	24.4	4
Andhra Pradesh	17.6	5	22.7	10
Sikkim	17.3	6	21	8
Mizoram	16.9	7	20.3	17
Himachal Pradesh	16	8	19.5	12
Maharashtra	15.9	9	18.1	13
Gujarat	15.4	10	17.7	7
Haryana	14.4	11	17.6	6
Karnataka	14	12	17.3	9
Manipur	13.4	13	17.1	11
Uttarakhand	11.4	15	14.8	14
Arunachal Pradesh	10.6	16	12.5	19
Uttar Pradesh	9.9	17	12	18
Jammu and Kashmir	8.7	18	11.1	5
Bihar	8.5	19	10.5	29
Nagaland	8.4	20	10.2	22
Rajasthan	8.4	20	9	20
Meghalaya	8.2	22	8.9	26
Orissa	6.9	23	8.6	25
Assam	6.7	24	7.8	21
Chattisgarh	6.5	25	7.6	27
West Bengal	6.1	26	7.1	16
Madhya Pradesh	5.4	27	6.7	23
Jharkhand	5.3	28	5.9	28
Tripura	5.2	29	5.3	24

Signs of Obesity
Aching in the back and knees
 Depression or other emotional problems
 Difficulty walking or moving around
 Heartburn Rashes in the folds of the skin
 Shortness of breath with exertion

Wheatgrass Juice for Your Health

By taking wheatgrass juice shots or adding the intensely flavored juice to their smoothies, wheatgrass juice fans aim to boost their immunity, detox their systems, and increase their energy. Some proponents claim that chlorophyll can raise the body's oxygen levels and stave off or treat conditions like gout, rheumatic pain, and even cancer.


 Wheatgrass nutrients
On a macronutrient and micronutrient level (fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals), wheatgrass doesn’t seem like a health food to get excited about. A typical one-ounce serving contains only seven calories, no fat and virtually no carbohydrates and protein. Wheatgrass contains no essential omega-3 fatty acids nor does it have much vitamin content with the exception of 7 percent of the daily value (DV) of vitamin C. A one-ounce shot also contains 10 percent DV of iron, but only a trace amount of any other well-known vitamins and minerals.

Wheatgrass Juicing

Although it may not wipe out your health woes, using wheatgrass juice can add a considerable nutrient boost (much like other, more affordable antioxidant-rich foods, such as blueberries and strawberries). Since introducing large amounts of wheatgrass juice into your system too quickly can cause nausea and diarrhea, it's important to start with no more than two to three tablespoons daily.

How you can wear those sexy backless dresses

Here’s strapless push up to let you go all-out sexy and fun

V-necks, stars flash some sections of skin on the red carpet more than others. Right now, it's the back side's time to shine.The last thing a girl wants is the back strap of a bra playing peek-a-boo or panic-inducing ‘perkiness’ issues. But, there’s an easy solution — stick-on bras that can act as one-stop solution to all these problems. Also known as adhesive bras, they eliminate the need for straps, absolve any visible seams and add shape and volume. While these bras are mostly advisable for small to medium cup sizes,

Bringing sexy back is just a matter of confidence. But, we often see our courage waning and we end up skipping that gorgeous dress with a plunging back or the lust-worthy sheer-back tunic. The common reason? Most of us are confused about the ideal choice of brassiers for that ultra-glam day out.

How to get Glowing Skin And Fair Skin, Natural Ways To Get Glowing Skin:

 How to get Glowing Skin And Fair Skin, Natural Ways To Get Glowing Skin:

Great Tips For Glowing Skin And Fair Skin

1. Use a mixture of tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity (1 tablespoon) and apply this mixture on the face. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash off. You may also add a teaspoon of honey to it.

2. Eat Vitamin A rich foods like papaya, peaches, carrot, green leafy vegetables etc. They increase resistance and support skin growth.

3. Drink plenty of water

4.Add 1 tablespoon each of orange juice and lemon juice to a cup of yoghurt and mix well. Apply the paste as a mask on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Clean it with a wet tissue thereafter and watch your complexion glow.

5.Using sunblock. Excessive sun exposure can cause black spots on the face, wrinkles and skin dryness.

6.Grate Carrot and mix it with yogurt. Apply the mixture on face for 15 minutes daily for atleast 15 days to see the best results.

7.Wash your face twice a day

8.When you increase your blood circulation, you improve the texture of your skin. A brisk walk or even a brief run also helps flush out nasty toxins. Exercise At least 1 hour daily. Feel better, look better. Cardio workouts are best for getting a natural skin glow. Exercise regularly for radiant skin.

9.Lemon: I don’t feel it need an introduction about the benefits of lemon juice for your skin. It is well known commonly used skin cleaning, skin clearing and skin toning agent.

10. if you stay happy and smile often, not only will you look younger but also more attractive, beautiful and radiant.

11. Avoid hot dryers and in case you use hairsprays, glitter and other hair products make sure to wash off all the chemicals from your hair completely.

12. Catch-up on some shut-eye. Sleep boosts the immune system and is the time your skin gets to regenerate.

 13. Soak a towel in ice cold water and press it to your face; this constricts blood vessels and there’s less fluid accumulation.

 14. Eat foods that are rich in anti-oxidants like fruits, vegetables that help kick-start your immune system

15.  you tend to get puffy eyes. Splashing cold water in the eyes and the use of eye pads with cucumber, potato and green tea bags will help reduce puffiness.

Chocolates can help keep you slim

Chocolate lovers no longer have to fear the flab as eating more can help you keep slim, new research claims.

A study has found that despite boosting calorie intake, regular chocolate consumption is related to lower body mass index (BMI).

The effect is modest but greater than can be explained by chance, say the US researchers who took account of influencing factors such as overall fat consumption and exercise.

BMI relates height and weight and is the standard measurement used to assess levels of obesity.

The good news about chocolate emerged after scientists screened a group of 972 men and women with an average age of 57 for a study of statins - cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Among other diet and lifestyle questions, participants were asked: "How many times a week do you consume chocolate?"

Chocolate is known to contain plant chemicals called polyphenols that combat heart disease and may influence metabolism.

The researchers suspected they might, to some extent at least, off-set the unwelcome effects of high saturated fat levels in chocolate bars and sweets.

No account was taken of different types of chocolate, some of which contain more healthy elements than others.

The results showed that chocolate was not only "calorie neutral" but actually appeared to make people slimmer.

Participants who ate chocolate on more days of the week than average were statistically likely to have a lower BMI than those who did not.

This was despite the fact that people who ate more chocolate did not consume fewer calories overall, or take more exercise.

Study leader Dr Beatrice Golomb, from the University of California at San Diego, said: "Our findings appear to add to a body of information suggesting that the composition of calories, not just the number of them, matters for determining their ultimate impact on weight.

"In the case of chocolate, this is good news - both for those who have a regular chocolate habit, and those who may wish to start one."

BRIDAL BEAUTY SECRETS

Get your bridal makeup right by following these rules:

- Drink around 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday. If you can drink more as it will keep you hydrated and flush out the toxins from the body. And it is very important to drink water to have a glowing skin.

 - Use a natural bristle brush, lightly apply colour to the areas of the face where the sun would naturally hit: forehead, cheeks and the bridge of the nose. If needed, apply a light dusting on your neck and chest for even all-over colour.

- "By and large what makes a bride is her natural glow. Skin should be able to breathe. Fair girls can use peach pink tones while wheatish should go for earthy tones. The way a bride looks in photographs is also important so a matte finish is advised. A powdered base foundation gives a subdued look to the bride. So keep the gloss just to the lips and the eyes."

 - Make time for yourself and indulge in the treatments from two months or at least six weeks before the wedding day.

  - If your skin is oily, avoid applying moisturizer before application of foundation.

 - Wedding Make-Up Tip: Pimples and Acne If you do Have a Breakout,do not pick,do not do anything that can irritate or ridden or enlarge the problem. Use pure Aloe Vera to treat any bumps or breakouts. It is a wonderful healer.

 - Last but not the least you need to relax and shun off all the stress. I know it’s difficult to practice but stress can spoil your skin making it look worse.

- A big, bright, joyous smile: You won't be able to turn yours off on your wedding day. Here's our method for getting your pucker prepared.

 - Take vitamin C tablets to get rid of the redness in your skin. Furthermore, drink natural juices, especially pomegranate juice regularly. Pomegranate juice is probably the best juice you can take before your wedding to give the right glow to it on your wedding day.

 - Red-Carpet Beauty Looks to Steal for Your Wedding.

 Allu Arjun married Sneha Reddy on 6 March 2011.

Anne Hathaway married Adam Shulman at a stunning wedding in California.

Carrot Wraps For Health

RECIPES FOR HEALTH
Carrot Wraps

What you'll need

4 to 6 large carrots, blanched
4 oz. Roquefort or blue cheese
6 oz. cream cheese
2 scallions, diced
1/2 cup walnuts, minced
1/2 cup of dried apricots, minced
1/2 cup radishes, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

How to make it
carrot peels. On a piece of damp parchment or waxed paper, arrange the strips 10 across, and carefully the paper, so that carrots curl into rolls with a 1-inch diameter. Repeat until all carrots are rolled. Refrigerate 1 hour. In a bowl, mix feta and vegetables mixing with a fork to thoroughly combine. Then add melted butter. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto wax/parchment paper and chill. Remove carrot curls and wrap each individually around cheese mixture. Wrap in foil if being taken for lunch to preserve shape. Great served with a dip of your choice.

Glowing Skin Tips With Orange, Honey

Orange, honey for healthy skin

Who doesn't like to have a clear complexion? Skin problems are nightmares for people of all ages. Everybody likes flawless skin.

But with the cosmetic industry growing and with it producing numerous beauty products, it's but natural to get confused on what's the best. When you are spoilt for choice, then it's even more dangerous as some products might not suit your skin type. The best solution under such circumstances is to play safe and opt for tried and tested home remedies. This also helps should you have a sensitive skin.

Here are a few tips to aid your skin health
- It's cliched, the most popular and common advice that you get from people. Yet, drinking lots of water is perhaps the most workable way to keep skin healthy and glowing.
- Squeeze half a lemon and add to warm water with honey. Consume this on an empty stomach everyday. Besides other benefits, this also purifies the blood.
- If you have oily skin, apply a pack of multani mitti mixed with rose water. This not just cleanses the skin but also absorbs excess oil and keeps your skin neat.
- To remove blemishes/scars on your skin make a pack of tomato pulp, haldi, curd and besan. This acts as a natural scrub.
- For a natural bleach, rub lemon peel with honey on the skin and wash off after few minutes.
- Dry orange peel, grind and make a powder. Apply this with water on the face for a glowing skin.
- A pack of corn flour and curd applied everyday helps keep the skin clean.
- If you are going out in the sun, make sure you use an umbrella to shield yourself from the harmful effects of the sun rays.
- If you have a dry skin, massage your face with almond or vitamin e oil to keep your skin nourished

All it needs is a few minutes from your busy schedule to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

Honey Face Wash

1 Tbs. raw organic honey

1 tsp. Aluminum-free baking soda

Combine honey and baking soda in palm.

Rub together and massage gently in circular motions on face.

Let sit for a moment.

Rinse with warm water.

HOMEMADE HONEY MASK RECIPE

 homemade honey mask recipe,  – a recipe for youthful, glowing skin – The Salt Honey Mask.   This mask is made from ingredients right in your own kitchen.  It is natural, inexpensive, and works amazingly well.  You’re going to love it.

The Salt Honey  Mask

To make one application you’ll need:

1 tablespoon honey 

1 teaspoon salt

Few drops of olive oil

Mix everything together until the mask resembles caramel.  Apply gently over clean, wet skin in a circular motion, making sure to avoid eye area.  Leave on for about 15 minutes, then rinse.  Follow up with your favorite moisturizer.

Face Care for Natural Tips

Causes of Oily Skin:
- weather: hot weather and humidity
- birth control pills
- diet
- pregnancy
- hormone levels
- certain cosmetics
- certain medications


Never go to bed with your make-up on. Make-up that is left on overnight clogs the pores and prevents the skin cells from shedding, which may cause blemishes and/or blackheads. The skin needs to breathe over night.

Prepare Facial cleanser for oily skin at home:
Mix 2 table spoon baking soda, 1 tea spoon honey and one tea spoon mashed cucumber pulp add 1-2 tea spoon fresh orange juice for sensitive skin add 1-2 tea spoon plain yogurt for dry skin & for oily and acne prone skin add 1-2 tea spoon cider vinegar. Apply  and feel For beautiful with natural face .

Brush your teeth twice to avoid heart disease

As recommended by dentists, brushing your teeth twice a day can also reduce your risk of heart disease.

Over the last 20 years, there has been increased interest in links between heart problems and gum disease and it has been established that inflammation in the body, including mouth and gums, plays an important role in the build up of clogged arteries.

To investigate whether the number of times individuals brush their teeth has any bearing on the risk of developing heart disease, researchers analysed data from over 11,869 adults who took part in the Scottish Health Survey. The researchers analysed data about lifestyle behaviour such as smoking, physical activity and oral health routines. Individuals were asked how often they visited the dentist (at least once every six months, every one to two years, or rarely/never) and how often they brushed their teeth.  On a separate visit, nurses collected information on medical history and family history of heart disease, blood pressure and blood samples from consenting adults. The samples enabled the researchers to determine levels of inflammation that were present in the body. The data gathered from the interviews were linked to hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland until December 2007.

It was found that oral hygiene was generally good with 62 percent of participants saying they visited the dentist every six months and 71 percent reporting that they brushed their teeth twice a day. During the eight years of follow-up, 555 participants developed heart disease, which was fatal in 170 cases. In 74% (411 cases) of heart disease events, the principal diagnosis was coronary heart disease. Participants who reported poor oral hygiene (never/rarely brushed their teeth) were twice more likely to suffer a heart related event than others.

These findings show that poor oral hygiene is associated with higher risk of heart disease and low grade inflammation.

Homemade face masks for summer

We suggest some simple natural recipes for your face.

How do you spend time at night before go to bed? Why do you make a face mask for yourself? Here are a few masks to help you treat and prevent a variety of skin problems, with ingredients you probably have in the kitchen now ...

8 natural face mask best for you

Cucumber mask (for dry skin)
Mix a small cucumber roots with a cup of oatmeal and a tablespoon of yogurt characteristics. Apply a thick layer of the skin and let it in 30 minutes. Then wash with warm water and leave to dry.

Honey mask (for all skin types)
Apply a thin layer of honey to the room temperature moderate to moist skin, and stay that way for 5 minutes. Carefully washed with warm water, then with cold water, then use a towel if it is still stick.

Yogurt mask (for oily skin)
Mix a half cup of yogurt for yeast. Apply to face in the circle for such of 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Banana mask (anti aging)
Crushing a ripe banana until it is smooth and apply a thin layer on the surface. Leave for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and pat dry. Your skin is soft and smooth!

Avocado mask (for all skin types)
A ripe mashed avocado until creamy smooth it, then apply a thick layer on the surface. While waiting 15 minutes to dry the mask, you can add two pieces of cucumber on the eyes. Rinse with warm water, then cold water and leave dry.

Oatmeal mask (for oily skin)
Mix two tablespoons of unprocessed oats with a medication spoon of salt (baking powder - baking soda), then add a little water to make it more dense. Apply through circle on moisture the skin then rinse with warm water.

Lemon juice mask (for all skin types)
This mask helps reduce the dark marks on the skin. Mix half the lemon water with egg white. Then apply a thin layer on the surface. When dry, it will be a little bit hard, leave it overnight then rinse with warm water in the morning.

Banana and yogurt mask (for dry skin)
Crushed 1 / 4 ripe banana, then mix with half cup of yogurt and a teaspoon of honey. Apply a thin layer on face and leave for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water. Your skin will be moisturized and smooth.

Stick With Sleek Hairstyles

"A straight hairstyle will flatter your face without adding unnecessary volume at cheekbone areas," says Rodman. Just like clothing, the sleeker and more streamlined the style, the more slimming the end result. You can't beat Jennifer's blowout.