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Benefits of Yoga

Benefits of Yoga

By on June 25, 2008 in Exercise

The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. The aging process can be slowed down by practicing yoga. By keeping the body clean, flexible and well lubricated, we can significantly reduce the catabolic process of cell deterioration. To get the maximum benefits of yoga one has to combine the practices of yogasanas, [...]

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Juice for Weight Loss – Fat buster

Juice for Weight Loss – Fat buster

By on June 25, 2008 in Juices & Smoothies

This particular vegetable juice can be a really good drink any time of the day. The ingredients are as follows :- Ripe Tomatoes- 2 nos. Cucumber- 1 medium sized Slice the tomatoes and cut the cucumber into large pieces. Blend the ingredients with a few sprigs of mint and rock salt to taste. Tomatoes are [...]

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Watermelon Crush

Watermelon Crush

By on June 25, 2008 in Juices & Smoothies

Watermelons are a great summer food and this crush too does just that providing you with ample nutrition and refreshing you in the process. Rejuvenate yourself any time of the year. Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients: One watermelon, cut into pieces(chilled) One fresh lime, Chilled water Pinch of salt, Sugar(if needed) For the Garnish: Mint [...]

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How to Manage Heart Burn

How to Manage Heart Burn

By on June 24, 2008 in Health

Most people will take over-the-counter antacids for a quick ease of heartburn. Indeed for most people, a proper eating habit may help fixing the heartburn problem. First of all, try to eat small frequent meals instead of 3 big meals a day. Small amount of food each time would exert less workload on the stomach [...]

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Cholesterol- The Double Edged Sword

Cholesterol- The Double Edged Sword

By on June 23, 2008 in Health

Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body’s cells. It’s normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body because it’s used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. But too much cholesterol in the blood is [...]

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4th Burning Question- ” Why is fat passed down from one generation to another? I am fat because all are fat in the family

4th Burning Question- ” Why is fat passed down from one generation to another? I am fat because all are fat in the family

By on June 21, 2008 in 5 Burning Questions

This is the 4th Burning Question from our “5 Burning Question” Columns. Now this is the most common thing I keep hearing. Blaming family members is something which most of my patients do. This is the the most common question that I am asked by patients. It is easy to blame the genes. Many think [...]

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Diet Myth For The Day: “I can lose weight while eating whatever I want.”

Diet Myth For The Day: “I can lose weight while eating whatever I want.”

By on June 20, 2008 in Health

The Fact: To lose weight, you need to use more calories than you eat. It is possible to eat any kind of food you want and lose weight. You need to limit the number of calories you eat every day and/or increase your daily physical activity.Portion control is the key. Try eating smaller amounts of [...]

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Body Mass Index for Asians

Body Mass Index for Asians

By on June 19, 2008 in Exercise, Health

The body mass index (BMI) is a statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height. BMI is calculated as the individual’s body weight divided by the square of their height. Metric Imperial BMI Formula-The metric bmi formula accepts weight measurements in kilograms & height measurements in either cm’s or meters 1 [...]

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3rd Burning question: Will I get Diabetes if I eat sugar?

3rd Burning question: Will I get Diabetes if I eat sugar?

By on June 18, 2008 in 5 Burning Questions

This is the 3rd Burning Question from our “5″ Burning Question” Columns. Now this has been debatable question for many decades. All I can say is, it may or may not trigger diabetes. Sugar is nothing but refined carbohydrate which does not provide nutritionally any nutrients other than energy. Just by the intake of sugar [...]

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