SAD or seasonal affective disorder can be treated with Sunlight. All you have to do is make time for that.
Do you have SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder or sunny disposition? Well, you may ask what is the connection? There is a connection, very important connection between sun and SAD. That is what we are going to discuss here. Lets understand what is Seasonal Affective disorder first. You obviously know about sunlight, that we’ll discuss later.
SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder
What is SAD
In simple terms, it is a disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder. As the name itself suggests that it is seasonal, which simply means that it changes with season. It is also called winter depression because it is more noticeable in winter than in summer. Starts in early winter and goes away as summer starts or days start to become sunny. From there sunny disposition starts in those suffering from SAD. Well, we’ll come to that point later.
Symptoms of SAD
Low mood and loss of interest in regular activities
Things that were enjoyable in the past are no longer so
Feeling sluggish all day, no energy
Sleeping longer than normal or just its opposite, no sound sleep at all
Feeling depressed and guilty
Life seems worthless with no hope left
Increased irritability
Changed appetite pattern
and more
What causes SAD
There are two hormones, melatonin and serotonin. Melatonin makes you feel sleepy and those suffering from SAD may have higher than normal levels of melatonin.
Serotonin is a hormone that affects your mood, appetite and sleep. Low level of serotonin causes depression or depression like feeling. And low serotonin is caused by lack of exposure to sunlight. Now it makes sense how sunlight has a strong connection with SAD.
Treat SAD, Gain back Your Sunny Disposition
The treatment of SAD is simple but not easy. Yes, it is simple because all you have to do is sit in sunlight everyday for 15 mins to half an hour at least. Make sure that your skin is as much exposed to sun as possible. I am sure you know how exposed is within acceptable limits, right?
In the age of electronic and digital information, it may sound outdated to say that print media is better than digital one. However, there are many aspects to this view, and most important one is of course, the cost and time involved in buying printed materials. We’ll take a look the focus and concentration required to absorb the information from printed and electronic media.
Why E-books?
Lets discuss about why to go for printed books when everything is available online and in digital format. It is easy to carry and store. You don’t need huge space to keep and maintain Ebook. You can carry hundreds and even thousands of ebooks with you wherever you go. Also, if you lose any book, you can instantly download a new version. So these are the advantages of E-books or electronic reading materials.
Why Printed Book?
Did you ever think why printed books are still recommended and mandatory in schools, especially in elementary schools? It is the traditional way of learning new things. In ancient times when there was no print media, there were very few copies of whatever were written either on stones, wood or later on specific leaves. Basically, when you write something, u write it in your mind. It gets inscribed or embedded somewhere in your mind. That is the reason kids in schools are asked to write with pen and paper. That way, whatever is written gets saved in the long term memory of mind, when done repetitively.
The same is true for reading in printed form. Many studies have been conducted on readers of both printed and electronic media. Some of the common observations are.
Printed materials are preferred because
It is more satisfying that electronic media
It gives the feel of a book, that avid readers love
Less eye strain than when reading a similar E-book
The last point in the above list is about developing better focus when you read printed materials. Whatever you read, gets embedded in your memory and you enjoy the experience. Also, some people read in different postures, sitting or lying on the bed, which is not possible in electronic media.
The intention of this post is to not promote printed media, but to stress on the point that focus is important in everything. That is the reason, printed books and writing on paper is the most popular mode of teaching in schools even today.
Sitting crossed legged, the easiest way to meditate.
When was the last time you sat cross-legged on the floor or ground. Maybe you cannot remember, and that could be one of the reasons behind many of your health issues. In fact, simply sitting cross-legged every day for some time can give you many health benefits. Whether your digestion system needs a boost or your backache needs a natural remedy, sitting cross-legged or this natural meditation pose can work wonders.
Is Sitting on Floor Better than Sitting in Chair?
That depends on many factors, you health condition and the type of activity you are going to do while sitting cross-legged. Western people call it Indian sitting style or posture, but the fact is that this is popular in many cultures. Some people also call it Turkish sitting style. In Japan, China, Korea and many other countries, they have their own variations of sitting on the floor, but the purpose is the same. To keep your spine in upright position and balance your overall weight on your hip joints and muscles. In addition too that, sitting cross-legged gives ample supply of blood to not just pelvic region but also to heart, brain and your overall body.
Sitting Cross-legged
Watching TV – The easiest way to try it
So, the question is whether sitting on the floor is better than sitting in a chair or sofa. The answer is that you have to check whether it works for you or not. I have seen people working on laptops and PCs while sitting on the floor, during lockdowns and work from home periods. Though it may seem impractical to recommend sitting on the floor while working on a laptop, it is not impossible or harmful at all. If you can sit for long hours it this position, it may work for you. For others, they can try sitting on the floor while doing other activities, such as watching TV. Simply sitting on the floor for half an hour to one hour every cay can work wonders for your physical and mental health.
Benefits if sitting Cross-legged
It improves your digestion. If you have your meal sitting cross-legged, then it boosts your digestion
It straightens and strengthens your spine and overall posterior.
Stabilizes your lower back and balances your overall body
It increases your life expectancy, and it has been proven and observed
Relaxes your mind
Natural posture of meditation
Though various postures can be used for meditation, Padmasana or Sukhasana ( cross-legged) are the most preferred and recommended postures for meditation. While meditating, you should be completely relaxed to get the maximum possible effect, which is possible and easy to achieve in this position. It relieves stress and increases oxygen supply to blood which helps in boosting your overall mental health, spiritual well-being, clarity of thought and better focus.
If you have not started sitting on the floor every day, you can try now and notice the impact in just a week or 15 days.
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What exactly is Amazon Prime?
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Benefits of being a Prime Member
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Jaggery, sesame seed, groundnut, sugarcane, coconut and various similar types of food items are eaten on the occasion of Makar Sankranti to detoxify and cleanse your liver and provide overall warmth to your body
A lot of information is available on the internet about Sankranti, its relevance and religious signficance. The above podcast talks about why we eat jaggery, til, sugarcane and groundnut based food items on this occasion.
As the postcast is in hindi, I have translated the gist of it in English here.
Why eat jaggery on Sankranti
Jaggery, sesame seed, groundnut, sugarcane, coconut and various similar types of food items are eaten on the occasion of Makar Sankranti to detoxify and cleanse your liver and provide overall warmth to your body. During this coldest period of the year, eating these food items in the name of festival is essentially a traditional way to enjoy and keep your health in good shape.
Healthy eating is just about health foods, but also about how to spend quality using mealtime in its best possible way while ensuring that food is delicious, healthy and easy-to-digest. Cook together, eat together, stay healthier.
If you’re a parent, you already know that eating healthy foods offers a wealth of mental and physical benefits for your family. Little ones are pretty crafty about sniffing out healthy foods and refusing to eat them though, so what you might not know is how to counter these moves.
Healthy food
Now is the perfect time to get your family’s eating habits back on track and finally convince even the pickiest eaters that healthy foods are delicious. So here are a few crafty tricks from Review Swami to change those mealtime habits for good.
Eat Smarter While Working From Home
As ZenBusiness points out, working from home has numerous advantages, not the least of which is greater access to your own kitchen and pantry — which means greater potential for healthy eating.
If it’s a home breaktime snack you’re craving, instead of relying on processed sugars, try creating your own snacks that incorporate seasonal fruits. You’ll still enjoy that sweetness while also increasing your water intake.
Add some healthy dip in easy-to-squeeze condiment bottles and you’ve got easy self-serve for the kids. Also think about adding some gut-healthy probiotics during these snack breaks, with foods like kimchi or kombucha, to aid your family’s digestive system and even out those moods.
Eat Together to Eat Better
When families eat together, at least three or more times a week, kids develop better eating patterns, choose healthier foods, and are more willing to try new foods, as noted by Goodnet. Older kids also tend to succumb less to peer pressure, and they’re also less likely to use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco and more likely to do better in school. With school out and schedules less busy, try to plan some regular sit-down dinners with your kids.
Cook Together to Stay Healthier
Home-cooked meals are generally healthier because they contain fresher ingredients, less fat and sugar, and fewer calories. When you involve the whole family in creating the menus, shopping, and preparing the food, kids tend to absorb healthy eating facts and habits better. They may even have fun doing so!
Just remember that when cooking with the kids, things can get messy, even if you’re just asking them to hold the phone to show you a new recipe. Consider adding an antimicrobial screen protector to your phone or tablet. It will kill bacteria while protecting your gadget from spills, splashes, and accidental damage.
Add a Little Interest to Mealtimes
Introducing new foods to younger family members? Create a tasting menu with smaller, tidbit portions and invite the kids to touch, smell, and taste each item. Make a series of new, simple recipes and invite everyone to rate or vote on them — favorite new dishes can make a return trip to the table. Cook weekly or monthly themed dinners that feature foods from a different country or dishes inspired by a favorite movie or book. Not only will you keep kids entertained, but you will also keep them eating healthy (without them knowing it).
Eat Somewhere Unexpected
If you want to keep healthy meals interesting, try having a meal in different surroundings.
Spread a blanket on the living room floor for an indoor picnic. When nature cooperates, pack a cooler or basket with a DIY take-out meal of seasonal fruits and veggies and fun (but healthy) picnic foods.
Take a Field Trip to the Farmers’ Market
When you shop at the farmers’ market, you’re supporting local family farmers. But that’s not the only good reason to go! You’ll also get access to fresh produce and goods each week. You can introduce your children to different foods in each growing season. Encourage your kiddos to pick out a vegetable or fruit each trip — it’s a great way to broaden the palate and encourage more adventurous, healthy eating.
Keep Your Cool with Hydrating Foods
Who doesn’t reach for ice cream or Italian ice when the temperatures soar? All that sugar can be bad for your mental health. So, instead, munch on cucumbers, watermelon, peaches, apples, pineapples, leafy greens, lemons, and zucchini. These are effective at helping you feel cooler, and the kids should enjoy the wholesome snacks.
You want your kids to have fun but you also want to keep your family healthy. By using the handy hacks above, you can do both and help your entire family develop habits that will lead them to better food choices all year round. Of course, you can still indulge in your favorite treats but remember moderation is key!
Whether you agree or not, our emotions affect our physical health a lot. When you say that you are upset about something and don’t feel like working, it simply means your negative emotions are overpowering your positive energy required to work. The more your emotions start controlling your actions, the more negative feelings are generated. How about reversing it by Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT tapping?
What is EFT?
EFT Master – Sonya Sophia offers you Emotional Detox Program
You must have noticed that highly successful people are often able to handle all types of situations in their lives easily. On the other hand, a majority of people are not able to cope up with the daily stress and anxiety arising out of their professional commitments, personal relationships, financial issues and more. Essentially, EFT tapping is a set of techniques that help you rewire your brain, soothe anxiety and prevent negative reactions, which are the major causes of many health issues. Those who are relatively successful and remain unfazed by negative events in their life and keep working positively despite negativity around them are the ones who have mastered their ability to process their feelings quickly. That is exactly what EFT does and helps people develop this ability. If you have low self-esteem and you feel demotivated, then EFT is something you must try out.
How EFT works
Well, the root cause of problems and emotional distress is often not known to those who need it the most. An EFT practitioner will try to get to the root of the issues that are causing emotional distress to you. Once the root cause is identified, then the healing process begins, depending on your exact condition.
It goes without saying that results of any healing modality are not guaranteed, to be honest. However, success rate of EFT is highly encouraging and when nothing else seems to be working, this can work wonders. 5-day emotional detox is worth giving a try.
Do you have headache quite often without any reason? If so, then don’t ignore it as frequent headache can sometimes be so severe and chronic that it can lead to mental health issues, and even depression in some cases.
Headache Causes
There can be various causes and reasons behind a headache. In recent times during lockdown, it was noticed that headache and various types of mental illnesses were reported by those who were otherwise healthy and of course free from Coronavirus or Covid-19. In this case, the cause can be simply staying inside for longer than usual duration, which is understandable and widely accepted as a valid cause in current scenario. The situation calls for treatment or medical intervention when frequent headache becomes a kind of routine for no specific reason during normal times. Read some interesting facts about headache.
Headache Types
There are many types of headache, and they are often classified as primary or secondary headache. As it is quite self explanatory, primary headache is the one which is caused by lack of sleep, tension or stress. Secondary headache is the one that is caused by any other medical condition such as sinus, swelling or clogging of ears etc.
Headache Behind Eyes-Cluster Headache
One of the most common types is headache behind eyes. It is cluster headache, and often occurs on one part of your face and usually at the same time of day. The pain spreads to one part of your face within 5-10 minutes and remains for 15 to 90 minutes. Read more about it.
Tension Headache
Headache on top of head (hair band area) is often the most common type of headache caused by tension, lack of sleep and many other common issues such as.
Stress and tension
Hangover
Lack of sleep
High altitude
Hunger and dehydration
Caffeine withdrawal
Headache and Neck Pain
When you feel pain or headache in the back of your head or neck, then probably it is due to arthritis in your your upper spine or may be due onset of spondylosis. If it is persistent or doesn’t go away by taking common OTC medicines for headache, then the sooner you have yourself checked by a medical professional, the better.
Headache with Dizziness
This is something your must not ignore and seek medical help immediately as this is often due to more serious underlying health condition or you can say medical emergency. Dizziness with headache is often felt due to rupture of Brain aneurysm. You may also feel many other symptoms like
Sensitivity to light
Blurred vision
Confused state of mind
Sudden stiffness in neck
Nausea or vomiting
Headache with dizziness can also be due to stroke. Rush the patient to a doctor immediately if these symptoms are noticed.
Migraine Headache
When the pain is throbbing, and you suddenly become sensitive to light or sound, then it is most probably a case of migraine. Though there is no cure for migraine, there are ways to reduce its symptoms so that you can go about your daily routine. Women are more prone to migraine than men. The best way is to seek medical help and and work accordingly because symptoms and causes of migraine vary from person to person, therefore treatment will also be different. You may be surprised to know that sometimes even obesity can also aggravate migraine. If you are overweight, then weight loss should also be on your priority list if you want to relieve the symptoms of headache.
Cow Urine Benefits and Uses
1. Fever treatment
2. Detoxification
3. Epilepsy Treatment
4. Blood Pressure Managment
5. Treatment of Anaemia
6. Skin problem treatment
7. Diabetes management and more..
Akshay Kumar says he drinks gomutra or cow urine every day for health benefits or Ayurvedic reasons. Does he actually need any medicine or ayurvedic formula for fitness or is this the secret of his good health? There are many questions that may come to your mind when you think of Akshay drinking cow urine every day. Of course, when a person like Akshay Kumar says so, it catches the attention of his fans and the media as a whole. Why not take a look at its health benefits first?
Does Cow Urine Treat Covid-19?
No. Who said that? If you are thinking that cow urine or gomutra can treat coronavirus or Covid-19, then you are farthest from the truth. Cow urine cannot treat or protect you from Covid-19, nor does it work as a vaccine for the pandemic that has been plaguing the year 2020 since Jan.
Is it proven by science?
Modern Medical community does not confirm even its general health benefits, let alone ability to protect you from coronavirus. However, Ayurveda has been using this as a medicine for curing many health issues, and results are quite favorable. Moreover, cow urine, cow milk, cow dung and various other types of cow products are also already considered holy due to religious reasons, which make it highly acceptable and useful in Indian culture.
9 Health Benefits of Cow Urine
No Smell Cow Urine -Herbal Mix with Tulsi and Elaichi
Treatment of fever- In Ayurveda, using black pepper, yoghurt, and ghee with cow urine is recommended for treatment of fever. However, it must be taken under expert supervision.
Cow Urine for detoxification– Gomutra purifies our body from inside out by flushing out toxins easily.
Effective in Epilepsy Treatment- It is considered to be useful in treating epilepsy.
Diabetes Management: Cow urine is said to be beneficial in managing diabetes, if used correctly.
Blood Pressure Management: It is helpful in managing BP as well.
Cow urine is used for treatment of peptic ulcer and some liver ailments
Low hemoglobin or anemia can be treated by using by mixing cow urine, Triphala and cow milk in right quantities.
Cow urine helps in treatment of leprosy and some types of cancer
Treatment of skin problems and some types of allergies
Cosmetic products such as cow urine based soaps and shampoos
Used in production of manure and fertilizers
Used as folk medicine in Myanmar and Nigeria
Used during many religious Hindu rituals
Gomed Gem Stone-Adjustable Unisex Ring
It will not be out of context to mention that a gem stone, Gomed resembles the color of cow urine, therefore many people believe that it is a product of cow urine. It is not true. Gomed is Hessonite stone and has nothing to do with cow urine. It is considered so just because the word Gomed sounds similar to or a variant of gomutra and its color resembles with cow urine. Also, it is often recommended by Hindu gurus and astrological experts for neutralizing many ill effects of planet Rahu, which fortifies the religious faith associated with cow-urine.
From curing cold and cough to managing stress, Garlic works wonder for all. A humble natural herb that is a must for those with high sugar or bad cholesterol issue. In fact, 2020 is all about immunity boosting to stay safe from Covid19. Garlic helps you immune system as well.
In Ayurveda, Garlic is considered highly beneficial for curing various types of ailments. In fact, apart from ginger, basil leaves and honey, garlic is one of the most common herbs used by Ayurvedic practitioners. If you can eat garlic on a regular basis, preferably every day, then your chances of getting high blood pressure is very low. However, it is easier said than done. We are going to talk about some of the health benefits of Garlic in this post.
Garlic Peeler and Garlic Press
Garlic for Cholesterol Control
Garlic Health Benefits
Bad cholesterol or LDL is one of the most common health issues that cause heart disease and results in heart attack in most cases. You can easily control or manage your cholesterol level by eating garlic every day. It is pretty simple. All you need to do is eat one or two cloves of raw garlic on empty stomach every morning. The difference will be noticeable in just one or two weeks depending upon your exact health condition.
Garlic Health Benefit-BP Management
High blood pressure or high BP is nothing but a precursor to impending heart disease. The sooner you start managing your blood pressure effectively, the better. Garlic is a natural remedy for blood pressure control and management. This is one of the biggest reasons that Asian people are relatively less likely to develop blood pressure related issues, because they eat garlic in almost every vegetable. Garlic is a prominent spice in almost every Asian home.
Garlic and Immunity
It will not be out of context to mention that garlic is highly beneficial for boosting immunity especially during Covid-19 times. However, the best way to get the maximum immune boosting effect from Garlic is to chew it raw. Though cooked garlic or its supplements work fine, allicin released in your mouth after chewing raw garlic is more effective than all other forms. I’d suggest go for eating raw garlic every day.
Garlic for Detoxification
It has been widely accepted and proven that garlic helps in detoxifying metal toxicity almost naturally. Again, the sulfur in Garlic is what stimulates liver to produce detoxifying enzymes in ample quantity. In fact, employees of a car battery plant were studied to see the effect of garlic. As they were exposed to lead constantly, regular consumption of garlic resulted in remarkable effect i.e. lead level in their blood dropped to 19% and many other symptoms such as headache and blood pressure were also reduced remarkably.
Garlic helps in curing cold and cough
I have mentioned in many of my previous posts that garlic, honey, ginger and basil leaves are highly effective in keeping you safe from cold and cough. Garlic’s sulfur content helps in absorbing trace element Zinc, which itself is a great immunity booster. Simply add a few cloves of garlic in hot mustard oil and eat them. The same oil can be applied on forehead and neck for relief from cold. This is the simplest method.
Garlic Beneficial in Stress Busting
On regular consumption of garlic, your adrenal gland’s response to stress improves. You fell less fatigued and stressed in addition to being able to fight viruses more effectively.
Garlic for Sugar Level Managment
Those suffering from diabetes or high sugar level related issue, must eat garlic on a regular basis. Allicin in garlic manages triglycerides naturally, which in turn manages sugar level to a great extent. Also diabetes often suffer from muscle pain, which is also manged well by garlic due to its anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, as sugar level is managed, it helps in weight management as well.
