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We are in such testing times but the one thing that we can’t fail to prioritise now is health. Taking care of your health is important which is why we have brought this edition of the HealthSpectra magazine for you. Harbouring the dangers of sedentary lifestyle to suggesting you ways to tackle morning depression, we have stacked on a number of amazing ways to keep you up and going. Not just that, our focus has also shifted to your nutrition, especially your lung health, hence we have sorted a section just for that too. In case you are struggling with pain and swelling around your joints, Gout and everything about it can be an eye opener. Aside from that, this edition packs in some handy food habits for diabetics along with some insights on Covid-19 and shopping outside. If you are skeptical about the same, you don’t have to anymore. We have sorted you on the front of beauty and love too, so don’t worry. Delve into such enriching topics and gain knowledge about ways to optimise your health for a better tomorrow. We hope you enjoy reading this as much as we loved curating these articles for you.
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06 HEALTH A Sedentary Lifestyle Might Kill You With Cancer, Study Says
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08 BEAUTY Rejuvenating Almond Face Packs For Your Skin!
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14 WOMEN HEALTH Dealing With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
18 WEIGHT LOSE
Why Trying To Loss Weight Remains A Dream?
22 COVER STORY Can Mindfulness Leave You Stressed? Here’s What You Need To Know!
26 DIABETES 5 Foods Diabetic Patients Should Eat For Breakfast
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30 FITNESS
Best Exercises To Balance Your Body
34 NUTRITION & DIET
Top 9 Foods that Improve Your Lung Health
38 LIVE HAPPY
10 Positive Ways To Get Away From Thoughts Of Coronavirus
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Ayurvedic Way Of Gaining Stamina
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Scientists Attempt To Use DNA’s And Get Back Extinct Species?
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Everything You Need To Know About Blind Dates
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Men in Tedious Work Can Do This to Reset Their Mental Health
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66 HOME & FAMILY
Can COVID-19 Enter Your Home Through Clothes And Shoes?
70 HEALTHY LIVING
10 Interesting Health Benefits Of Drinking Wine
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A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE MIGHT KILL YOU WITH CANCER, STUDY SAYS It was found that patients who sit for long and don’t move about much had a 52 percent risk of dying from cancer compared to people who are active and don’t live a sedentary lifestyle. You have to exercise regularly to stay active and get over the sedentary living. If you begin to stretch your working hours every day, it would make you obese and you might end up falling sick with several diseases in your body. A group of scientists from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston said that living a sedentary life is risky and they conducted their study by collecting data of 8,002 adults aged 45 years and older. They saw an increase in the risk from 1 percent to 127 percent. WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
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According to the study, after living a sedentary lifestyle, the findings say that the amount of sedentary behavior increases the risk of people dying out of cancer. Researchers suggest that adults should keep moving and stand as much as they sit to improve the longevity of life. Similar to this study, a similar submission of the experiment with 8002 adults was made and the highest number of death cases related to cancer were due to living a sedentary lifestyle. According to Healthline, the American Cancer Society recommended exercising 150 minutes every week. A few people in the U.S. follow a healthy lifestyle and reach this target.
WHAT DO THE RESEARCHERS SAY? All the researchers put accelerometers for participants to track their activity levels for 7 days. After this was done, after 5 years, 268 patients died due to cancer. Apart from this, they found out that people who were or are continuously live a sedentary lifestyle suffer almost 36% risk of cancer mortality when compared to other women.
a person would feel if they were less sedentary is by replacing the idea of sitting in one place with an effective physical activity for 30 minutes. For the ones who vigorously worked out, this decreased the mortality rate of cancer by 31% and for the people who chose a light exercise, it lowered the risk by 8%. JAMA Oncology has details of this research. When one of the patients was having a conversation with a doctor, he told the patient clearly that walking for a few minutes, standing up for 5 minutes after every 1 hour, or climbing the stairs would be like taking small steps towards getting over a sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, sitting less and moving more is known to improve the longevity of life. The researchers collected information from the participants around 6 years back and they hoped to see a change in the activity levels of the participants. During this time, they assumed that the cancer mortality risk could have changed to some extent. For example, the participants would have stopped smoking in 6 years. Additionally, in this study, they were unable to break down the risks of sedentary behavior based on the type of cancer.
Here are a few factors that might have affected cancer mortality according to the scientists who conducted the study. Take a look!
Having said, in one of the previous studies they found that sedentary behavior increases the risk of certain cancers when compared to the others.
l Age
Scientists are still researching and trying to understand how a sedentary lifestyle could bother specific cancers.
l Smoking status l Alcohol consumption habits To understand the difference of how 7
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Rejuvenating Almond Face Packs For Your Skin! WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
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Most of us are not happy having ordinary skin. We all want our face pack to look extraordinary in a way that boosts the shine and softens the texture of our skin. Agree?
Face Pack 1 - Yogurt And Almonds
None of us want to settle for less and hence deriving the best from almonds is an option to turn your ordinary skin into an extra-ordinary one. In this article, you will get to know of the beauty benefits of almonds and a couple of face packs that can be made with almonds to improve your skin.
Why Are Almonds Good For Your Skin? Almonds have Vitamin-E. This powerful antioxidant boosts the shine on your skin, softens it, provides anti-aging properties, and saves it from free radical damage. When one home remedy can transform your skin. Why not use it regularly and enjoy all its rejuvenating benefits? So, almond is an effective remedy that does well to your skin by every means.
Best Almond Face Packs For Your Skin Now we know it well that almonds are good for your skin. Be it enhancing the glow or boosting the skin’s elasticity. This home remedy has the potential to give your skin everything that it needs. Let us take a look at a list of the best almond face packs and the method to apply it to your skin.
This almond face pack is suitable for eliminating the acne marks on your skin.
USES l Cleans dead skin cells l Improves radiance l Softens the skin
YOU WILL NEED l 2 almonds l 1 tbsp yogurt
METHOD TO PREPARE l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours l Grind these almonds l Add yogurt to this l Apply this paste all over your skin l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry l Then wash it with lukewarm water
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BEAUTY l Grind the two ingredients well
HOW OFTEN TO USE
l Apply this paste all over your skin
You can apply this every day.
l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry
Face Pack 2 Mashed Papaya And Almonds
l Then wash it with lukewarm water
HOW OFTEN TO USE You can apply this every day.
Face Pack 3 - Oats And Almonds
This face pack works pigmentation marks.
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USES l Boosts moisture
This face pack is good for treating dry skin.
l Clears marks on your skin
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l Drives out greasiness by unclogging pores
l 2 almonds l 1/2 papaya
l Treats acne
YOU WILL NEED l 2 almonds
METHOD TO PREPARE
l 2 tsp oats pack
l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours
METHOD TO PREPARE
l Remove the peel of a papaya
l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours
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l Soak the oats in little milk for three hours
METHOD TO PREPARE
l Grind the two ingredients
l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours
l Apply this paste all over your skin
l Soak the oats in little milk for three hours
l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry
l Grind the two ingredients
l Then wash it with lukewarm water
l Apply this paste all over your skin
HOW OFTEN TO USE
l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry
You can apply this paste three times a week.
l Then wash it with lukewarm water
Face Pack 4 - Banana And Almonds
HOW OFTEN TO USE You can use this face pack two times a day.
Face Pack 5 - Lemon Juice And Almonds
This face pack is good for glowing skin.
USES l Hydrates your skin l Improves skin texture
YOU WILL NEED l 2 almonds l 1/2 banana
This face pack is good for getting rid of suntan.
USES l Has anti-aging properties l Softens your skin texture
YOU WILL NEED l 2 almonds
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l 2tsp lemon juice
l Improves skin texture
METHOD TO PREPARE
YOU WILL NEED
l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours
l 2 Almonds
l Add lemon juice to this mixture and stir it well
l 1/2 aloe vera leaf
l Apply this paste all over your skin l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry l Then wash your face with lukewarm water
HOW OFTEN TO USE You can apply this face pack two times a week.
Face Pack 6 AloeVera And Almonds
METHOD TO PREPARE l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours l Add lemon juice to this mixture and stir it well l Apply this paste all over your skin l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry l Then wash your face with lukewarm water
HOW OFTEN TO USE You can use this face pack three times a week.
Face Pack 7 - Orange Peel And Almonds
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This face pack is best for clearing all the dead skin cells.
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l Good for clearing dark circles and blackheads
l Protects the skin from getting damaged
l Brightens the skin
YOU WILL NEED l 2 almonds l 1 orange peel
METHOD TO PREPARE l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours l Grind the orange peel and almonds together l Apply this paste all over your skin l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry l Then wash your face with lukewarm water
HOW OFTEN TO USE You can use this face pack thrice a week.
Face Pack 8 Turmeric, Gram Flour, And Almonds
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l Boosts hydration
YOU WILL NEED l 1 tsp turmeric powder l 1 tsp gram flour powder l 2 Almonds
METHOD TO PREPARE l Soak 2 almonds in water for 24 hours l Add turmeric and gram flour powder to the almonds. Grind this mixture well l Apply this paste all over your skin l Wait for twenty minutes and allow it to dry l Then wash your face with lukewarm water
HOW OFTEN TO USE You can use this face pack every day.
Conclusion Almonds have useful antioxidants that help your skin fight against free radical damage. Apart from this, almonds have skin whitening, softening, and tightening properties to hydrate and soften your skin texture. For good skin, make an almond face pack with banana, oatmeals, aloe vera, or turmeric. Natural face packs are always the best for your skin.
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Dealing With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding As it is, a period cycle drains every woman physically and emotionally, if there is added stress during this time, it is all the more a struggle. When the hormones change and get imbalanced, periods can be horrifying. Unexpected heavy bleeding is physically strenuous as it pulls down all the energy in your body. It isn’t something you should ignore and think of it to be a passing phase or a hormonal disturbance, while these factors aren’t wrong either. WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
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Why Does A Woman Bleed Too Much During Periods? Listed below are reasons as to why a woman bleeds excessively! No 1 - Uterine fibroids No 2 - noncancerous tissues, growth around the uterine wall No 3 - If you are experiencing menorrhagia, then the doctor will ask you to remove fibroids first No 4 - The ovaries get disturbed and fail to release mature eggs No 5 - The inner lining of the uterus No 6 - A thick line on the uterus No 7 - Due to Endometrial cancer Having said, whenever you are bleeding too much or not getting your periods regularly, it is always better to get yourself checked by a gynecologist. This condition of excessive bleeding is known as Menorrhagia. A period cycle and the duration it lasts for differs from in the case of every woman. Usually, it occurs every month every 28 days. You don’t have to worry if you don’t get it on the same day. If not that day, you will get it in between 21-32 days. If the tampon or pads get too wet in two hours, it is a clear sign that you are dealing with heavy bleeding. Read this article to know more about how to deal with heavy menstrual bleeding.
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No 8 - Problems with the thyroid or pituitary gland function No 9 - Many changes in the hormones, example - during menopause No 10 - An infection or pelvic inflammatory disease No 11 - New contraceptive intake No 12 - Menorrhagia is even caused due to stress, weight gain or loss, after childbirth, excessive exercise, surgery or trauma Note: In pregnancy, the surface area of the uterus expands as the space of the uterus is two times more than it was. Thus, it bleeds heavily even after childhood
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When Would You See A Specialist? With one heavy cycle, running to the doctor is not necessary. A specialist would observe you for three days of heavy bleeding. Then the following will happen A Pap test will be conducted. In this test, cells would be obtained from the cervix. A thin instrument through the cervix will be put in to get a sample of the endometrial lining Sound waves would be used to take pictures of internal organs The results of all the tests would be available in 7 days. A few tasks need anesthesia
Ways To Treat Excessive Bleeding During Periods If you have tried all ways out and if it is still bleeding too much. It is best to let your doctor know and talk about all the changes that you can look for.
releases the progesterone levonorgestrel hormone within the uterus. About 60 percent of the menstrual blood can be reduced with the help of overthe-counter NSAID (a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug), such as ibuprofen and naproxen would work. There was another medicine introduced in 2009 and it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This was the first medicine that gave hope to menorrhagia, this medicine uses a protein that helps blood to clot. Before taking any medicine, ask the doctor. Don’t take your own decision.
Other ways of treating heavy bleeding are as follows Hysterectomy to remove the uterus (after which childbearing is no longer possible). Radical endometrial ablation, there will be no more bleeding as endometrial lining would be removed so that there is no more bleeding each month. For the procedure to work better, it might repeat.
Check if a change in your lifestyle or eating habits can reduce the excessive bleeding or consider medical treatments that are effective and get to know about the side effects.
Both these procedures wouldn’t be able to get you pregnant in the future. There is a possibility but with risks for the baby and you. You need to be careful with a hysterectomy and endometrial ablation, as these are important and serious surgeries.
According to one study, oral progesterone pills would commonly treat menorrhagia and at the same time one of the least effective pills. With the help of these pills, hormones would be delivered through an intrauterine device (IUD). This device
Once you consult the doctor, you will get better options to treat over bleeding in your menstrual cycle. Doctors will recommend a few options that will help you have a comfortable period cycle.
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A good figure or six-pack abs with a flat stomach sometimes remains a dream even after doing everything possible or perhaps just thinking but not taking an action to work towards those weight loss goals. Has that happened to you?
Often we set weight loss goals without checking facts and end up failing to lose weight or it is either because we are unaware of what to do that lets this wish of losing weight remain as a dream. Looking at the brighter side, all of this can be dealt with. Correct your mistakes by trying to understand what is going wrong. Here’s an article with a list of reasons why we are all failing to lose weight. This will help everyone who is running behind weight loss find a solution.
The sooner you identify and come in terms with the fact that you might have not set long terms goals, the better it would be for you to regain focus on weight loss. Agree? If you want to lose weight, set long term and doable goals to reach your target. Start small, but keep the process consistent. The only way to do this is through dedication.
Reason 1 - You Are Not Setting Long Term Goals Reason 2 At times, you might feel You Are Either confident that you are giving it your best shot Overdoing or and making the right goal and in reality, it Doing Nothing might not be working out for you. Ever thought of this? While this must not be easy to digest, could be one of the reasons you are not able to lose weight.
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Reason 3 You Are Not Motivated Enough nothing or have small but strict goals tend to lose attention or fail to lose weight.
and they believe that you can achieve what you are looking for, no difficulty can make you weak.
Reason 4 - You Are Relying On Exercises Alone
One of the reasons for your weight loss goal to go a failure is because of stringent rules. For instance, if you stop yourself from having an ice cream or pasta for ten days and when you go to eat it after 10 days of restrictions, you are likely to have more of it and unlikely to lose weight. Eventually, you might end up spoiling your usual diet. Always know that these kind of strict restrictions will make you fail your weight loss goals even worse. If losing weight is your aim then work on your plan daily. Don’t tax yourself or be too lazy. Even if that’s exercising, ensure to be consistent.
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Motivation plays a major role in getting us going with our goals, especially something like weight loss. It is not that you cannot manage if you are not motivated enough, but if you have someone to support you, in times when you feel like giving up, they would always push you to try a little more.
If you think of dieting and overexercising to lose weight, then you are adopting to the wrong path of weight loss. You will end up worsening things for yourself instead of doing something significant for your body.
For instance, if you have a friend who was on the same path of weight loss you are on right now, he/she would be able to guide you better and push you to do your best.
No denying the fact that weight loss has to be a part of the play to shed off those extra pounds but it cannot be considered the only way out.
Apart from that, if you have your family’s back
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such as the number of calories you burnt, the time you invested in working out, and your age. You can lose the same weight if you are a little negligent about your diet. So the mistake you are making is not balancing a workout and meals correctly. Although everything differs from body to body, you must eat what your body needs and exercise for the right amount of time by taking up effective exercises. You will see a healthy difference in your body and start to lose weight.
Reason 5 You Are Highly Stressed And Not Sleeping Enough
No matter how well you eat and exercise, your purpose of weight loss won’t be served until and unless you don’t get enough sleep and stay away from stress. For instance, you have made perfect plans to carry on with your day but somehow you fail to sleep well at night or you are stressed to finish work, in that case, you won’t gain enough benefits from the workout or even be able to lose weight if this continues to happen. A healthy weight loss happens only when there is clear and perfect co-ordination between exercises, a healthy diet, and a peaceful mind. Even if one of these factors is missing, it would disturb your goal, and perhaps this is what most people do and get into trouble.
Reason 6 You Are Over Consuming Supplements
when it is necessary is the right way of taking it. If you neglect or don’t take your diet seriously only because of the confidence you have in supplements then you should stop doing that because supplements alone will not work for weight loss. It might help for the moment but it is not a healthy means to lose weight.
Conclusion Your dream of losing weight is not turning into reality only because of these minor mistakes of depending on exercises only, relying on medicines, taking stress, not sleeping well, and burdening yourself with strict goals. Besides, even if you are only thinking of losing weight and doing nothing about it, that procrastination or lazy attitude also becomes a reason for not being able to fulfill your weight loss dream. Thus, check what’s going wrong, correct it if you can, and make the impossible possible.
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So far I had never come across or learned about mindfulness having drawbacks. For the most part, mindfulness is excellent, the way you live and look at life after practicing mindfulness is different. On the flip side, too much awareness can leave uncomfortable thoughts and feelings hanging in your mind.
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In 2017, the psychologists in Spain and Brazil saw that a quarter portion of meditators had ‘unwanted experiences’, panic attacks, emotional feelings, and lost connection with the real world. You are doing everything right by meditating. You are learning how to handle challenges and that’s 23
an integral part of the exercise. It often happens that while meditating a few meditators end up feeling too emotional if they already have anxiety issues. For instance, there are a few people who are already going through anxieties
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COVER STORY before you plan on starting to meditate. Get confirmation if meditation is good for you or not.
Changes In The Body After Meditation Or Mindful Meditation Meditation is not limited to relaxing. It makes your mind exercise and teaches it to pay attention to the stimuli the body receives at that moment. By doing this what happens is what you are focusing on at present with signals and body reactions can begin to change your brain and your body that can survive even beyond being in a meditative state of mind. One part of your brain known as the amygdala is involved with processing emotions such as fear and aggression. This becomes less active after a meditation WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
session. This in turn reduces stress
and anxiety levels. In our cells, there is generegulating machinery that takes care of the activities of genes causing inflammation or pains. Meditation is the best way of recovering from such physical injuries and sprains. Besides, studies have even claimed that the blood pressure levels come in control after meditation. Few
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that irritable bowel syndrome can be improved by lessening the production of stress hormones. Interestingly, smokers might wish to quit smoking after meditating and chances for re-lapsing are very less when these smokers choose to do ‘ integrative body-mind training’. The areas in the brain that are associated with cravings come in control with meditation. Meditation is even known to relieve pain in the back muscles.
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To Practice Mindfulness? There are different ways of looking at mindfulness. Usually, we think that it suits everyone but in reality, it is not apt for all. This concept was derived from Buddhist teachings and it stresses focusing on the present without letting your mind get diverted. There are two ways of practicing mindfulness. By sitting in meditation or between the noise in 25
life. The main idea behind practicing mindfulness is to release stress, anxiety, and depression. Apart from this you can focus better and gain control over your fears and negative emotions.
claim that the sideeffects of mindfulness are about experiencing traumatic memories and a new perspective about self. Mindfulness needs to be practiced the right way.
Given the fact that it is all about intensely experiencing your own emotions, it can put a few people through stress that they might end up feeling stressed instead of feeling better. Even if a person claims to feel relaxed, even then the stress hormones can increase. Psychiatrists
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5 FOODS DIABETIC PATIENTS SHOULD EAT FOR BREAKFAST
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If you have diabetes, you know how essential it is to eat breakfast, right? If you didn’t have diabetes and skipped meals, it is understandable. However, if you are having type 2 diabetes, then you need to have your breakfast without missing it at any cost. It is essential to control your blood sugar and this is a need while trying to manage the disease. According to one of the spokespersons from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a breakfast meal would determine the health of a diabetic patient throughout the day. By eating breakfast regularly on time, the sugar levels are safe. The breakfast meal has to be properly balanced so that the blood sugar levels don’t trigger your body. Skipping breakfast or forgetting to eat can lead to extreme hunger cravings and overeating which is in turn bad for the body. You have to be aware and follow the same rules even if you are at the slightest risk of suffering from diabetes.
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Diabetes On of the studies done on diabetes has mentioned that not eating your breakfast increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Individuals who are 45 and above, obese, or having a family history are associated with all the risk of type 2 diabetes. Now that you know how necessary it is for diabetic patients to eat on time, here is an article to give you ideas on what breakfast foods to eat if you have diabetes. These foods will keep your sugar levels in control and it boosts your health.
individuals having diabetes. This food is boosted with proteins and it would keep you full for long that you might not find the need to eat junk in between and most importantly, it won’t bother your sugar levels. You can even add lentils to this toast. Lentils are known for fighting against diabetes. Apart from this, if you want your eye health to improve, you should choose this essential food item.
that helps to improve your mood, strengthen bones, and improves heart health. It boosts your immunity and does good for your health. Apart from mushrooms, this roll has noodles, kidney bean, and sauces to enhance the taste of this lovely dish.
No 3 - Bagel Thins Topped With Nut Butter, Banana, No 2 - Mushroom Honey, And Chia Burritos Seeds
No 1 - Egg Toast
Eggs are healthy and they taste good. For a long time now, all of us pick scrambled eggs for breakfast and none other than this yummy dish is one of the best ways to fill your stomach. It is safe for
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Are you up for a healthy and delicious breakfast meal that can keep your cravings at bay and satisfy your taste buds? Try mushroom burritos for breakfast. It is a perfect dish that is loaded with fiber, vitamins, and protein to keep your sugar levels in control. Mushroom is the best food
If you want to take a break from the usual eggs and sandwich, fill your stomach with bagel thins and banana to stay full and ensure to have a king like breakfast. It won’t take you long to grab this for breakfast. Your only task would be to cut a banana
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into a few slices and place it all on the bagels. While honey is a little sweet in taste, add little honey to get a little sweet taste.
Smoothies are rejuvenating and filling. You must be a little skeptical about whether you can have smoothies or not, isn’t it?
Putting all the ingredients together, this awesome dish is filled with enough fiber and carbohydrates. You can eat this kind of breakfast once a week.
The answer is you don’t have to worry at all. It is a good meal to start your day with. This dish has protein and fiber that are necessary to keep your blood sugar levels in complete control. Even eating yogurt is good for health. If you go to see, from every aspect these berries and yogurt is a perfect choice as it tastes and looks good.
Oatmeal is known to be the king of a healthy breakfast. If you want to get super-strong, you should grab it once in a while so that your sugar levels don’t go out of control. It has a high protein content. If you don’t want oatmeal to look boring, add eggs and ground flaxseed to make it interesting. Eating chia seeds, eggs, and flaxseeds along with oatmeal is good for health as it is boosted with proteins.
No 5- Whole Wheat Baked Blueberry muffins
Healthy Tips To Keep In Mind Here is a list of health tips to keep in mind No 1: According to Nutritionists you should eat in moderation. Don’t starve or overeat. Keep your meals well-balanced. No 2: Since you are diabetic, it would be great if you eat lean meat, fish, poultry, tofu, and peanut butter for breakfast.
No 4 - Berry And Yogurt Smoothie
No 3: Eat non-starchy vegetables for breakfast. No 4: Cook food in olive, avocado or canola oils.
Whole wheat is super delicious and healthy. If you are diabetic, you should try this yummy baked dish. If it was fried then you should have avoided this dish.
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Since it is baked, you should relish it for breakfast. The best benefit of eating this muffin is its high glycemic index and rich protein. When two of these nutrients are given to your body, it stabilizes energy and blood sugar levels. Thus, without thinking twice, quickly pick on this delicious breakfast dish.
No 5: keep calorie and sugar foods away from you as much as you can. No 6: Plan a healthy schedule and ensure to have your breakfast at that time only.
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Best Exercises To Balance Your Body
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No 1 - Walk Sideways It won’t do any good if you trip while walking or fail to hold yourself when you are in a state of losing balance and falling. It is highly essential to learn how to balance your body. What’s the point if you cannot move correctly? It is understood that people tend to lose balance as they grow old. However, it can be taken care of, and even if you are failing to balance your body at a young age, you can correct this problem. It is alright if this happens because there are exercises to correct it. Read this article and get to know about the exercises you can practice to overcome the problem of losing your body balance.
To correct your posture and gain the right balance, you should start walking sideways. This is exactly how old people manage to balance themselves.
STEPS TO DO IT l Place your feet apart l Move your body towards the right foot and place your foot l Then move it towards the left and place your foot l Take a step forward and repeat the same, move towards your right and then to your left l Take at least ten steps forward and see to it that you continuously do this for ten minutes
No 2 - Sumo Squat Pulse If you are looking for an invigorating exercise that can help you keep the balance in your body and boost strength in your lower body. You should do practice the sumo squat pose. At first, you might find it tedious but with consistent practice, this process gets better. Practice this posture 6 times on either side.
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STEPS TO DO IT l Spread your legs wide apart l Place your feet in a 45 degrees angle away from each other l Keep your back straight and erect l Balance your body weight on the knees by squatting correctly l While releasing yourself from the squat position, stretch one of your legs and bring out the opposite arm at the same time l Stay in this position for a few seconds and stand back straight l Repeat the same step with your other leg too
No 3 Tight Rope Walk
Tight rope walk looks easy but you need to be able to imagine you are walking on
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a real tight rope and not everyone can easily manage to think and walk this way. What’s your take on this?
If you go to see, this posture might teach you how to focus better. Don’t start it with a thought that you can’t do it.
Try it if you find the need to balance your body better. If you had to do it for real, it would feel daunting.
STEPS TO DO IT l As it was mentioned earlier that you need to imagine walking on a rope. Begin with one end of your room to the other
Instead, think that you will take time but ultimately learn it. After practicing this exercise you won’t feel wobbly anymore. Do this posture on the floor.
l Take slow and careful steps from one end to the other without shaking
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l Before you begin, see how many steps you want to take and it should help you set targets of how long you want to take to complete one stretch l Repeat this process of tight rope walk at least three times
No 4 Standing Balance On One Leg Balancing the bodyweight is tough initially. Over time, you’d learn how to stand on one leg without shaking.
l Stand straight and look in the front with your feet slightly apart l Now bring your feet together, hold one leg and balance your body or you can either stand on one leg, place the other leg’s sole on the thigh you are balancing your body with and raise your hands, joining both your palms together
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should try the grapevine walk. It is easy and as the name suggests, you have to walk in the shape of grape wine. Sounds fun right?
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balancing your body for long. It will keep you invigorated and help you stay balanced for long.
STEPS TO DO IT l Keep a chair in front of you and make sure that it reaches your waist. Let it not be too low or high l Place your hands on the chair and look in the front
l Do this walk on the floor and make sure there is a wall or table that you can hold in case you need support l Extend your arms sideways l Cross your right leg forward and then cross your left leg over it l Move forward in one line, try not to step out of it l Walk a long stretch and repeat this procedure at least 4-5 times
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l Slowly lift your right leg to your right and bring it down l Lift the left leg to your left and bring it down l Remain to look straight l Ensure to balance yourself well
No 7 Dead Bug Exercise
Ever heard of this workout? It is known to improve the stability in your body and strengthen the abdomen. To do this workout effectively, take it slow and stay in a
given posture for a while.
STEPS TO DO IT l Lye down flat on the floor, spread your feet apart. Relax for a few seconds. l Hold your muscles tight
abdominal
l Keep the right leg flat but don’t let it rest on the floor. Let it be 2 inches above the ground l Fold the left leg up with your knees pointing out at your face l Stretch your left hand up and bring it forward and stretch your right hand backward l This posture is similar to that of a dead bug. Remain in this posture for a few seconds
Conclusion Now that you have some of the best exercises for maintaining stability and the right balance, it is time to practice every exercise and stop tripping. While learning how to balance your body, you would gain stamina in the bargain. Enjoy these exercises and share this knowledge who needs it too.
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NUTRITION & DIET
Top 9 Foods that Improve Your
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Your lung health is responsible for how the rest of your body functions. Irrespective of whether you smoke a cigarette or hit a vape, it is extremely important that you find better ways to tackle your diet to keep your lung health in check. You might not know or understand this but your diet does play a very crucial role in your lung and respiratory health. Beet root Not many people like beetroot but both the red part and the greens of the beetroot have amazing benefits for your lung health. It is rich in nitrates which has
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NUTRITION & DIET positive benefits on your lung health. Nitrates have positive impacts in improving the diameter of the blood vessels and helps them relax better. It also reduces the risks of blood pressure and improves the oxygen uptake of the body. Even doctors suggest eating beetroots for the patients suffering from COPD, especially because of their positive benefits in improving the lung function and risks of pulmonary hypertension.
Apples
You’d be surprised to hear this but eating apples daily has been found to improve the lung function. Some of the conducted studies have found apples helpful in reducing the decline in the deterioration of lung function in some of the exsmokers. It has also been found that the consumption of around 4-5 apples a week helps reduce the risks of COPD in individuals and improve their overall lung function. If you have asthma, eating an apple can keep the condition in check. It also reduces the risks associated WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
with lung cancer. The main reason why it is touted to be beneficial is because of the antioxidants, flavonoids and Vitamin C in the apples.
Peppers
Not many people are a fan of peppers. While you are reading this, it is likely that half of you will skip through it. Don’t do that because peppers are actually quite good for your health. They are one of the richest sources of Vitamin C, which has antioxidant properties in them. If you smoke a lot and have a poor lung function, it is extremely important for your body to get the desired amount of Vitamin C to negate that impact. Even researchers suggest that people who tend to smoke on a daily basis should also consume around 35 g more of Vitamin C to negate the impacts. Consuming a pepper can do amazing for your body than what you’d even realise.
Turmeric If you are not an Indian, you
wouldn’t know how well of an impact it has on your body. It is a staple in every Indian household but not for the reasons you’d think. Loaded with a whole lot of antioxidants, this promotes amazing health benefits for you and even keeps the risks of inflammation in check, which is quite common when talking about lung functions. In a conducted study, it was found that the participants treated with curcumin had a very high impact on their lung function and for the better. It also improved lung function by 9.2% in smokers in comparison to the normal people.
Blueberries
Another amazing food item that has positive benefits on your lung function is blueberries. It is enriched with a whole lot of nutrients 36
and beneficial components which have positive benefits in preserving and improving the overall lung function. They are enriched with antioxidants including anthocyanins which have positive benefits in protecting your lung tissues from unnecessary oxidative damage. Consume 2-3 servings of this fruit can help improve your breathing and overall lung function for the better.
Red cabbage
In case you have thyroid issues, avoid this. But, in case you don’t red cabbage is an amazing option for your lung. Even this one, like blueberries, are enriched with anthocyanins and are a cheap vegetable that can blend in well with almost any food that you cook. It tastes good, its cheap and most of all, it is amazing for your body. Anthocyanins have amazing results in improving your overall lung health and function. It is also high in fiber, which again has amazing benefits in improving the overall lung function as well. 37
Olive oil
Another uncommon item that you would possible not think of in improving the lung function is plive oil. It has amazing benefits in helping improve the common respiratory conditions like asthma. It is also enriched with anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties, which again have amazing impacts in helping keep your health in check and prevent the risks of lung damage and breathing issues that are pretty common in people nowadays. Even a conducted study found that the individuals who consumed olive oil had reduced risks of asthma.
Oysters
Now, not everyone has access to oysters and not everyone likes eating them. If you don’t, you can skip
out. But, in case they are accessible for you and you like eating them, don’t miss out. It is enriched with nutrients like zinc, selenium, Vitamin B and several other components, all of which have beneficial impacts in helping improve your lung function for the better. Higher levels of copper and selenium in the blood stream has been found effective in keeping your lung function in check too, so that again is an added bonus.
Brazil nuts
A quick disclaimer before we talk about this. Brazil nuts have a very high selenium content. A lot more than what you need to eat in one sitting. So, in case you are consuming it, make sure that it is within the dietary requirements and not more than that. The risks of selenium toxicity is not good for your body at all. High selenium content in the body has been proven to fight against the risks of lung cancer. It also helps improve several respiratory complications including asthma and COPD. So, in case you have been struggling with the same, try these out. WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
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10 POSITIVE WAYS TO GET AWAY FROM THOUGHTS OF CORONAVIRUS
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excessively stressed.
It is not your or me inside closed doors living a life of social distancing and waking up to be quarantined.
Every individual in this world is either dealing with the virus, fighting it physically, or mentally coping up with it. Everything was different 6 months back. While countries have started going back to normal life but not with the full-fledged moving crowd yet. Everyone misses being out. Especially the party hawkers, people who love public gatherings and working professionals are missing their office cubicles, colleagues, and the energetic environment. We have all lost a part of our happening life. In a way, we should call ourselves blessed if we’ve been lucky enough to escape from the virus. Anxiety has hit a different level and a few people must be losing their life to being 39
Even though everything is uncertain, it is our responsibility to keep the spirit going and not to forget to live. If you are stuck and too stressed with the virus. Here are ways to console yourself and positively approach coronavirus. Don’t let stress if this pandemic takes over you, even if it seems impossible, deal with the virus as positively as you can.
No 1 - Utilize The Time You Have In Hand All this while we had all been complaining about not having enough time for ourselves, for friends, family, and the hobbies that we want to pursue. If your routine has been stolen away from you, make a new temporary routine and do everything that you wanted to do along with all the other primary tasks that are essential and you will see a change in your approach towards this virus. In a few places, things have partially normalized and people have started moving out. However, if you are missing in your old life, then
create a life of your own. Stay safe and face the situation.
No 2 - Coronavirus Is Not A Destination, It Is A Temporary Journey Whether you believe in a concept like a phase or not. Life is indeed a mixture of phases. Coronavirus is seen as a bad phase because people are losing their life, falling sick, the economy is affected and poverty is at its peak. The phase is nothing but a struggle. On the contrary, if you are safe during this phase, they should feel grateful for you are not dealing or struggling with the virus. Having said, understand that the virus is not a forever destination, it will subside one day and what we are going through is nothing more than a bad journey that shall pass by soon.
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stay positive, you will fail too. One of the best and instant solutions to this problem is a good workout. Irrespective of however busy you are, take some time out to sweat out and move around a little. Do an exercise that you love. Don’t push yourself but ensure to get your body to work. Staying stuck in one place is no solution.
No 4 - Meditation Is Always The Medicine By meditating you are doing good to your mind and body. The two hormones cortisol and adrenaline get to relax when you meditate and the feel-good neurochemicals are released during this time. By regularly meditating or even sitting in silence with your eyes closed for 10 minutes, you will feel lighter. No doubt that your mind will travel to different places and then come back to you. Over time, with constant practice, meditation will become a good habit and you will fall in love with it during this pandemic. You will automatically attain inner joy.
No 5 - Improve Your Sleep Pattern Staying home all day sometimes can make you sleepy and unnecessarily too lazy. Here’s where you must control your body. Don’t give in to temptations. You can take power naps to revive yourself and deal with the pandemic sadness but don’t make it a practice to oversleep and get all the more depressed. Get your 7 hours sleep and set an alarm to wake up on time. Deciding on a good sleep routine is necessary for keeping good health.
No 6 - Connect With New People, Re-Connect With Old People At a time when we all need each other’s support and wish to stay occupied with good conversations, this is the best time to connect with new people or knock on old friends. There are options to be a part of various communities on social media and the perfect time to help your friends deal with their problems. In short, the more we are
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connected, the better it is for us to be able to stay busy and productive.
No 7 - De-Clutter All The Mess At Home If the going gets tough, we always have to find a way to make the going easier. One of the productive means of doing so is by cleaning the mess at home and then going to every wardrobe and shelf to de-clutter the place. Are you ready to look through it? You will feel eased out and satisfied after doing it. You may have procrastinated to do this task for a long time and now that you want to push all the sad thoughts away, try this effective tip and you will notice a difference in your thoughts.
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Soon Affirmations are powerful. What we think is what we become and the universe captures whatever we say to it. If you continuously keep saying, “my life is filled with sorrows, the universe will only give you sorrows”. The universe indeed delivers the energy you give out. So for coronavirus, why don’t you make affirmations that it will disappear soon. Probably this is one way of being positive during this time and staying fearless that the universe will make it vanish. For all you know, your wish might be fulfilled. One of the affirmations you can make it to keep telling the universe “Coronavirus is going to vanish”.
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While this might seem too poetic, there is no doubt in the fact that poetic turn out true too. Maybe not everything but a few things do make sense.
experience that cannot be expressed perfectly in words. Right from the gentle breeze touching your skin to the sound of the birds chirping, everything feels amazing.
No 9 - Follow A Proper Diet
Around this stress, one of the tasks that can make you happy is gazing at the beauty of nature. Take out 30 minutes either early in the morning or during sunset and get involved with everything that catches your attention.
The virus is there now and it shall leave after a while so there is no point in being too upset and neglecting all the healthy food that you eat. During this time, more than junk, eat fruits and vegetables as much as you can so that your immunity gets strong and your body makes you capable of fighting against the virus. Focus on all the vitamin foods and drink warm tea as much as you can. Apart from this, eat your meals on time and avoid foods that you might catch a cold with. Just like how you are distancing yourself from people and staying home, in the same way, follow a good diet to take care of your health.
No 10 - Observe Nature From Close Nature is beyond calling it beautiful, it is a serene
It could be the blue sky, sound of the water, view of the trees swaying from one end to the other, or flowers coming out of their bud. Everything will seem magical and once you get back to your world, your mind will feel fresh. Don’t let that serene moment go in vain. Don’t forget to do this every time you feel stressed.
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Ayurvedic Way Of Gaining
Stamina
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We are all busy making ends meet and everything is given equal attention but what remains is our negligence towards our health.
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Along with working hard and staying happy, it is essential to keep good health and take energy boosters that support the system and keeps it strong at all times. Can recall the times when you are drained out at work or tired taking stress? Most of us go through it at some point in our life. To keep the body balanced and healthy, it is essential to take natural remedies that Ayurveda suggests. Besides boosting your body, it will make you emotionally strong and increase your confidence levels. Read this article and find out about the foods and herbs that will support and boost your lost energy levels. Gain knowledge and spread it with people who are looking for natural ways of boosting stamina through Ayurveda.
No 1 - Ashwagandha
Sanskrit meaning of its leaves is ‘smell of a horse’. Consuming these leaves can boost the strength in your body. You can take it in the form of a tablet or powder. It is known to be a good remedy for putting you to sleep as well. In Ayurveda, this term is known as balya.
OTHER BENEFITS
add 1 tsp honey, and then add water. Stir this mixture and gulp it down. II.Ashwagandha and milk In a glass, add 1 tsp ashwagandha, 1/2 tsp Haldi, and pour the hot milk in this. Stir this mixture and drink a glass of milk before you go to bed.
l Stabilizes the blood sugar levels
SIDE EFFECTS
l Boosted with powerful antioxidant properties
1. If you take it regularly, after 3-4 months, you might experience problems in your stomach.
l Reduces cortisol levels and ensures to reduce stress levels l Might have properties to fight back against cancer l Boosts fertility in men
2. It is not safe for pregnant women as its long term effects are not known.
No 2 - Brahmi
HOW TO USE IT You can consume ashwagandha in two ways. Either mix it in water or milk. I.Ashwagandha and water No 1 Either buy ashwagandha powder or grind the ashwagandha leaves
This is a plant and the
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No 2 - Take a spoon of these leaves , place it in a glass,
Ayurveda recognizes this as a cooling remedy. This herb is good for improving your memory power. Anything related to keeping your brain good, this herb does that job accurately.
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Talking of which, it improves the way your brain functions, you will learn how to balance your stress levels, it will save you from every form of anxiety that is eating you up, it immediately eliminates all the toxins from your body, strengthens the cells in your body and it is known to make you feel active like never before.
OTHER BENEFITS l It will reduce symptoms
ADHD
it dissolve in water, and then you can drink it 3 times a day.
This herb is traditionally known to boost sexual endurance in men. Besides, it is even known for boosting strength otherwise. On the whole, it is well-known for boosting mental and physical strength.
l Treats inflammation
OTHER BENEFITS
l It is a powerful antioxidant
l Improves your memory power
l Lowers blood pressure l Relaxes the respiratory tract
HOW TO USE IT You can either take a Brahmi capsule with water or consume Brahmi juice every day
SIDE EFFECTS l Restlessness l Headache l Aggressive behavior
If you are taking it in powdered form, place a spoon of this powder in a glass, add milk, stir it well and then gulp it 3 times a day. However, ask the doctor before you start drinking it regularly.
SIDE EFFECTS l Consuming raw shilajit might not be healthy as it might contain fungus and free radicals l It can cause an allergic reaction
No 4 - Shatavari
l Affects testosterone levels l Helps you get over the tiredness l Provides properties
anti-aging
l Treats insomnia
HOW TO USE SHILAJIT You can consume shilajit in water or milk. You can either powder it or provide it in liquid form. If you are taking a hard substance of shilajit, first let
Shatavari is a well-known Ayurveda herb. It is super beneficial for women. This is one form of an energy booster that is excellent after delivery as it is known for boosting milk production. If you are experiencing weakness, you should take
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this herb.
performance
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l Might cure diabetes
l Boosted with antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties
l Relieves stress
l It helps in relieving you from cough l Treats diarrhea l Might turn out beneficial in treating ulcers l Treats kidney stones
HOW TO USE IT Shatavari comes in powdered form. You can mix a teaspoon of this Shatavari in water and drink it every day.
SIDE EFFECTS
l Aids weight loss present there. It is known to strengthen your body, boost immunity, and gives you the strength to bear pain better than before. Its chemical compounds are healthy for your body. Ayurveda believes that this herb has Vata dosha, it means the ability to reduce stress.
OTHER BENEFITS l It might treat arthritis and cancer l Improves sexual
HOW TO USE IT Safed Musli is available in powdered form. You can either mix the musli powder in water or milk. Drink it two times a day.
SIDE EFFECTS As of now, there is no scientific evidence about whether it is safe or not. However, it is better if pregnant women and those breastfeeding avoid taking this herb.
Overall, Shatavari is considered safe and as of now, there is no clear evidence that this powder might affect your health. However, it has been observed that it might cause rashes, itchy skin, fast heart rate, and dizziness.
No 5 - Safed Musli Where there are saponins in the roots, musli is
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Had it not been the efforts and idea of two biochemists James Watson and Francis Crick, we would never understand the concept of the DNA. Together the two of them found out about the structure of DNA and how living things can replicate themselves.
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The full form of DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid is present in every cell of living things. It acts as an instructor and helps an organism build, repair, and maintain itself. The DNA can be replicated and passed on to animals, plants and microorganisms can give their characteristics to their offspring. This clearly explains the logic of how we inherit a few characteristics of our mother and father. DNA’s are unique. They can never be the same. It is a ‘genetic code’ that would give us details about our ancestors and the health problems in our family. Since DNA can be replicated. Would you ever be able to imagine a concept wherein DNA can be used to bring back extinct species? Scientists claim that it is possible to de-extinct an animal provided its DNA is present. It is said that DNA can be found in fossil fuels. So far the DNA they have found is about 7,00,000 years old and it comes from one of the horse’s bones in the Canadian permafrost. Scientists believe that DNA cannot be found if it is more 47
than a million years old because it breaks down after a certain period. Ever since dinosaurs got extinct over 65 million years back, its DNA couldn’t be found. A goat named bucardo was ‘de-extinct’ in 2003. A woman’s DNA-laden cells were taken before she died. This was used to clone a goat and an embryo was transplanted into the womb of a goat. Cesarean section was done and a bucardo was born. It couldn’t survive for long due to defects in the lungs. This bucardo was the first one to be‘de-extinct’ and the first one to get extinct twice. Further, they tried deextinction projects to bring back an Australian amphibian called the gastric-brooding frog, a North American bird called the passenger pigeon, and the wolly mammoth through a combination of cloning, gene-editing, and stem cell methods but exploring the ‘de-extinction’ process is still work in progress. Scientists still have a scope to improvise this process. Considering
this
theory,
it seems that dinosaurs perhaps haven’t left us, as their descendants are birds and these birds are found anywhere and everywhere. How Did Birds Survive The Extinction Dinosaurs Couldn’t? You will be amazed to learn how descendants from the maniraptoran dinosaurs came back. Due to the force of the asteroid that struck Earth with 60,000 times the energy of the world’s nuclear energy caused the extinction event. In the surroundings, it was red hot for several hours and a few large dinosaurs couldn’t go underground or hide underwater as they were all roasted. Later a few small species came out and they got a charred landscape, the air was filled with soot and sulfur dioxide in the clouds. The herbivores animals died because of a lack of sunlight. The plants started to get bad and died as the process of photosynthesis seemed impossible. After the herbivores, even the WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
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carnivores died. The birds managed to survive because they had two habitations. Luckily, they had beaks and not teeth. This gave them a chance to break open seeds and nuts that were previously buried in the topsoil. Then, it is their skull that saved them. No other reptiles were as intelligent as birds. Birds could adapt to any social group and find food even in the post-apocalyptic landscape. This way, the birds competed with any other species of
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small dinosaur that would have managed to survive nature’s impact. Therefore, their intelligence and ability to adapt to nature’s decision could help the birds pull through. Is It Possible For An Animal To Evolve After Extinction? Evolution is not a quick process. Animals are engaged preying and these animals that are preyed upon, find new ways to escape. So, it is tough for a predator to go extinct as it finds some source of prey.
However, if a predator decides to trap single species, evolution would be difficult. For instance, Haast’s eagle in New Zealand was specifically preying on the flightless moa bird and in the 13th century when these birds were hunted by human beings. Moa bird got extinct in 200 years and its predator(Haast’s eagle) got extinct too because it couldn’t find new prey. This cycle is known as ‘coextinction’ and the same thing happens with parasites that are dependent on a single host animal. Thus, predators can evolve after extinction if they don’t depend on just one source for preying. 48
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Everything You Need To Know About Blind Dates For those who are thrilled with the thought of bumping into someone new and love meeting random people to find their special someone or just find happiness in hooking up with many or going for casual coffee dates, blind dating is for you. WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
While not a lot of people appreciate the idea of a blind date, in the end, it is for you to choose how you want to make relationships. So don’t go by what the crowd thinks. Choose what you think is apt for you. If you can stay safe, keep your expectations clear and find happiness in knowing someone new, what’s wrong? In this article, let’s talk about what is a blind date, tips to have an amazing one, the advantages and disadvantages of going on blind dates. Here’s everything you need to know. 50
What Is A Blind Date? Blind dates are only for the ones who are accepting and open to expect a challenge or adventure from a stranger. Usually, a friend sets you up to a known person or mutual friend you don’t know. In some cases, you choose 51
someone from your known connections and decide to go on a date after getting attracted to the person’s picture.
What Are The Do’s And Don’t Of A Blind Date? If you are new to it and need a little advice to make it a great experience. Take a look at
these points!
Before You Go For The Date l Find a person who through your mutual friends or check out people on dating sites. l Choose a spot that’s safe and decent for the two of you. You don’t need to spend too
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much on a date right away l Dress up well. You never know, he might be the one you will live your entire life with l Don’t expect the person to be a chocolate boy or prince charming. Go with a blank mind and take things forward as they come l Don’t let anyone set you up with a date, go on a date set up by a close friend who knows you the best
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l Receive and greet the person with a smile. Don’t have a serious facial expression.
l Notice the person’s body language
Keep it free and smile well
ü Watch the shoulders - has the person left them loose or is it taking space? ü Are the arms open or has the person folded his arms
l Greet your date with confidence - shake hands or break the ice
ü Watch how they have kept their legs
l Avoid answering back the person arrogantly. Speak softly and be assertive when required
ü Are the hands moving free or hiding in the pockets?
l Don’t judge the person too quickly but don’t give up on
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your instincts l Pursue him/her if you felt connected to the person l Avoid planning adventure sports on your blind dates. You don’t know the person at all, so keep it to only meeting for a meal or having a chat at a park or wherever it is convenient for you l Avoid looking shabby the first day you meet. Comb your hair well, wear clean clothes, and smell good. Don’t overdress to impress the person, dress like how you usually are l Don’t talk about all your flaws. The person doesn’t need to know everything about you. Take it slow
Is Blind Dating A Good Option? Look into these points and see if blind dating interests you l It is a 50-50 chance. The two of you might click for life or it might not work out. But you get to meet and know someone new l Best for people who don’t 53
have time to actively look for someone. For instance, if you cannot go and meet a person, then a friend can set you up with someone l You will get to make a new friend if not a partner or fling. On the other hand, you will get to know another person from your connections l You will make a new memory and have fun in life l You won’t have too many expectations before you go on a date and it will be an easy place to be in l By what the person orders for himself or herself, you can identify a few interests l There won’t be any baggage if things don’t work well with that person
What’s Not Good About Blind Dating? Pay attention to these points and analyze if blind dates suit you You are likely to get disappointed if you expect and go to meet the person and they
don’t turn out as expected Chances are that you might be disappointed with your friend if they made a mistake about not understanding your taste and setting you up with someone who is not at all your kind At times you might get a person who is clingy and probably you won’t feel connected with that person. In those cases, you have to be patient and tactful with how you say no to the person. In conclusion, blind dates are fun if you take them sportively. Don’t get too serious about the person you meet on the first day. Even if you are attracted and feel too connected to him or her, give it a while to take it forward. If nothing goes ahead between your date and you, no hard feelings. You can always look forward to someone new or maybe the person who is meant for you. If you are convinced to go on a blind date, dress up well, smile, and be polite. If not anything, have a good time with each other.
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While people sympathise with the struggles of women, not many acknowledge the struggles that men face on a daily basis. But, one of the best ways to overcome that issue is by ensuring that you focus on resetting your mental health. When you are consistently experiencing a rut because of the stress at work, it is likely that things do get worse and not better. This is exactly where you need to bring in changes in your life. It doesn’t have to be something drastic. It just has to be something small and trivial that you otherwise wouldn’t think of. Burnout is extremely taxing on your health, both physical and mental. This is the reason why it is necessary that you focus on finding better alternatives.
Acknowledge the signs One of the best ways to tackle the burnout is by ensuring that you focus on acknowledging when something is wrong. For the most part, it is extremely important that you acknowledge that something is wrong. If you are worried that you are just tired every single day, that is not the case. If you are feeling like this every single day, you need to realise that something is actually wrong. The first step to recovery is acknowledgement. Once you tell yourself what is wrong, it does become a lot easier for you to tackle the symptoms and in the long run, get rid of them.
Trace the cause Now that you know that something is wrong, the next thing that you need to focus on is the cause. Addressing the cause is important if you want to get rid of the consistent burnout. Once you know what is the main cause, it becomes easier for you to tackle the burnout. You don’t have to do a lot. Just find the cause because at the end of the day, that is what helps
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MEN HEALTH tackle the issues. If your job is wearing you out, try to find a better alternative to handle the stress.
Make the immediate changes Say, for example, that your job is burning you out. In such cases, you need to find better ways to tackle the situation. But, just resigning from your job on the spot is not the answer. This is the reason why you need to find better alternatives and immediate changes that you can make. Immediate changes can help make the situation better, especially when it comes to tackling the burnout. If you are already short on time, it is important that you stop adding more tasks to the day.
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love. Talk to someone who you know would help you tide through the issue. If you don’t have someone close to you, talk to someone professional. It doesn’t have to be within you. Bottling things up lead to very bad impacts on your mental health, which is why you need to find better alternatives.
Look for alternatives When you have been experiencing this kind of a burnout for long, you need to work on finding better options. Nobody has to experience something just because they have to. This is one of those factors that many people fail to understand. So, always make sure that you find better alternatives to the situation. If you have been extremely stressed at your work, it is better that you find another job or talk to someone in your hierarchy. This can extensively help you overcome the situations better.
Take control again
life. It is extremely important to ensure that you take control again. This is what makes all the difference. If there are some kinds of outside circumstances, it is important that you blame the outside situation. But, if you know that a situation has something that you have control over, this is where you need to take the control back. Prioritise things in your life and then find ways to tackle the situation instead of just giving up. Also, be firm about your needs. This is what makes all the difference.
Know your limits In such a competitive world, it is possible that you will face a lot of issues. But, the last thing that you want is to force yourself again and again. Don’t test your boundaries. Instead, ensure that you find better ways to acknowledge the issues. If you are already burned out, it is important that you don’t test your limits. If you can finish 10 works in a day, it is important that you do 10 and not more than that.
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Avocado And Sweet Pea Soup - Healthy Greens! Are you fascinated by green colored soup? What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see cream and a total green soup? I am sure you can sense it is healthy and good for your system. While there are many ways of making green soup, here’s a recipe for one of the healthy green soups that would do good to your system. It could be good for your skin or even add energy to your body. You can have this soup as an evening snack or have it along with a loaf of bread in the morning. Sweet pea is as it is a delicious vegetable, mixing avocado will give it a new flavor. Follow this recipe, drink this avocado and green peas soup once in a month and share it with all your near and dear ones. WWW.HEALTHSPECTRA.COM | JULY 2020
How To Make This Soup? The recipe to make this soup is simple. Gather these ingredients and follow the simple steps!
Ingredients You will need the following l Salt and pepper as per your requirement l Avocado - 1(chop it into a few pieces) l Mint leaves(5-6 for the soup, 3-4 for garnishing) l Spinach leaves(2 cups) l 1/2 tsp lemon juice l Peas (1 cup) 58
l Butter (4 tsp) l Onion(1 small size) l Vegetable stock(3 cups) l Spinach leaves(15-20)
Method To Prepare
No 2 - Add stock, peas, spinach, and mint. Cook them all together for another 6- 8 minutes. Stir it for the first few minutes and then allow it to cook for the leftover 4-5 minutes. Ensure to keep it covered and allow everything to boil well. No 3 - Once it has cooked well, allow this healthy green mixture to cool off for a few minutes. Let it get cold completely.
Follow this method to relish this delicious dish!
No 4 - Blend this green mixture and make it a fine paste.
No 1 - Take a pan, let it heat for a few seconds, add butter to this. Allow the butter to melt and then add onions. Saute it for 7 minutes. Let it be on low flame and after 3-4 minutes you can leave it alone and let it cook on low flame for about 3 minutes more.
No 5 - Add salt, pepper and 1/2 tsp lemon juice for it to taste well and add some water and boil this mixture if it is too thick
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Health Benefits Of Avocado
Health Benefits Of Sweet Peas
l This healthy vegetable is good for your liver
Sweet peas are filled with fiber, iron and it has antioxidants
l Treats arthritis
l This vegetable is good for the bones
l Improves kidney health
l Boosts energy
l Takes care of morning sickness
l Helps in managing weight
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Health Benefits of Mint Leaves l It reduces the herpes virus l Treats allergies l Treats nausea and spasms l Takes care of the irritable bowel l Reduces cough
Health Benefits Of Vegetable Stock The vegetable stock has nutrients such as Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Magnesium, and Copper. l It is good for your vision l Treats cancer l Controls blood pressure
Health Benefits of Spinach
l Keeps the risk of kidney stones away
Spinach has nutrients such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium and Carotenoids l Strengthens the immune system l Keeps the brain healthy l Has essential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties 61 l Strengthens your bones
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YOGA
Prasarita Padottanasana
The term Garudasana is a Sanskrit word. Splitting the terms, garuda means “king of the birds,” this was the vehicle of Lord Vishnu and in English it means Eagle. Garuda is seen as the source of strength through the powerful rays of the sun.
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The meaning of Parsarita Padottanasana is to stretch. Breaking it down pra-sa-REE-tah pah-doh-tahn-AHSanna. ‘Prasarita’ means to stretch, expand, or spread. ‘Pada’ means foot. ‘Ut’ means intense. ‘Tan’ extending or stretching your body. While your arms and legs are stretched out wide, the blood circulates properly and reaches the brain. This asana will keep your mind calm and it is as good as walking, running, or cycling.
Types Of Prasarita Padottanasana In all types of this asana, the legs are stretched out well. The only difference you will see is in your hands. There are 4 types of asana. Those are Prasarita Padottanasana A, B, C, D.
Prasarita Padottanasana A Here your legs and abdomen are stretched well and strengthened. The hands are close to your feet.
This asana involves properly stretching out your limbs to boost f lexibility. Another way of referring to this stretching exercise is even known as a wide-leg forward bend.
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This part of the asana is good for keeping your mind calm.
Prasarita Padottanasana B Here your legs and waist are strengthened well. The hands can be placed on your hips. This part of the asana is good for balancing your body well.
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Prasarita Padottanasana C Here the legs are stretched out wide and the body comes in between your legs. Both the hands are clasped together and stretched forward. This part of the asana is slightly tough but it boosts strength in your spine.
Prasarita Padottanasana D Here the legs are stretched wide and it is good for the overall strength in your body. The way you place your hands will seem strenuous at first. However, this would help in balancing your body and adding strength to your arms.
Benefits
No 6 - This asana is an inverted posture and provides sufficient oxygen to the brain. This relieves all the stress and anxiety
After going through the different types of this asana, it is time to introspect on how this body benefits your body.
No 7 - If you are experiencing severe pain in your lower back, it relieves you from the pain
No 1 - The legs and your feet get stronger than they were
No 8 - Boosts digestion
No 2 - Your spine stretches out and gets longer No 3 - The hamstrings are stretched out No 4 - The abdomen gets stronger No 5 - The hip flexors are stretched out well and your lower body gets flexible
No 9 - This special stretching exercise strengthens your spine and enhances your posture No 10 - This asana calms your stressed nerves and eliminates all the negativity in your mind No 11 - Treats Insomnia No 12 - Reduces headache
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No 13 - Brings blood sugar in control
Steps · Breathe gently and stand straight with your feet apart. Ensure to balance your body correctly · Relax, stretch your arms out, inhale and stretch your spine · Slowly start to bend from your hip joints and ensure to keep your spine straight. Exhale while you stretch forward · While bending down, try putting your head on the floor and ensure to place it right in between your hands · Make sure to separate your feet and balance your body well 65
· Firmly place your palms on the ground and feel the stretch while bending down. If your head is touching the feet, take the support of your big toes and hold them well · Stretch your arms forward, inhale, and slowly lift your body up · While exhaling, slowly stretch your arms out to the sides
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HOME & FAMILY YOGA
Can COVID-19 Enter Your Home Through Clothes And Shoes?
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The pandemic has taught us to be prepared that it can be present anywhere and at any time. Until now we have only imagined that the virus can enter our homes through people but if you’ve got doubts that it could spread through clothes or shoes then you need not be worried because there are no documented cases as such.
If you do not want the virus to get into your house even indirectly then whenever you step out even for a while, wear a mask and avoid touching spots like doorknobs, countertops, and minute things.
However, we can take a few steps to stay hygienic and keep the virus away by not compromising on cleanliness factors when it comes to our clothes and shoes.
Wear a pair of gloves and practice social distancing. As you get back home, wash your hand gloves and mask with the household detergents.
All of us have to be careful because we are not sure of when and how a coronavirus patient is around us.
As this virus can pass through respiratory droplets, there is a possibility that these droplets might be present on your clothes and chances are that someone who touches you is likely to contract the virus.
As a preventive measure, after getting back home, the first thing we must do is wash our clothes and shoes. We have to remember that this virus can rapidly spread to other family members if we are not cautious enough. The home detergents can immediately kill the virus. If you go to see, it is an advantage for us that household detergents are powerful. Even after quarantine, it would be great to be extra cautious and wash your clothes well to kill the virus.
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Even if you are doing your best in a self-quarantine situation to keep yourself safe, even then it is important to take safety measures.
This is seen as a possibility because as of now, much researches are being conducted on this virus. Experts have found out that coronavirus stays on a few things like metal, plastic, and clothing for 2-3 days and if you try removing it within that time, it disappears. Given that clothes are soft and not hard surfaces like wood or plastic, there isn’t any proof or instance that
the virus stays on fabrics. The virus is only likely to spread if clothes are not washed after being exposed to an environment where the virus is spreading.
How To Protect Your Clothes From The Virus? If you are a doctor and you’ve treated a coronavirus patient, then immediately go home and wash your clothes with detergents. If you have returned home after coming in contact with someone who sneezed or coughed and didn’t maintain distance, even then you need to particularly wash your clothes with detergent. As much as you can, in public, avoid placing your hands anywhere. It is not good at all. Without being worried that the virus would get passed on to the machine, you can easily wash your clothes in the machine as detergents and water will be mixed.
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Will the virus spread through shoes? For shoes are clumsy and unclean when compared to clothes, they contain harmful dirt that is carried into the house and you must be in the impression that the virus might be entering home with the dirt. Isn’t it?
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shoes? According to a study published by the CDC, the virus can live on the sole of your shoes. Researchers collected samples of the shoes worn by the members working in one of the hospitals in Wuhan and their shoes were tested coronavirus positive. Further, they came to an understanding that the shoes of these staff carried the disease. If you go to see, shoes are not as unsafe as we don’t bring them close to us in our daily life. We are less likely to let the infection spread from our shoes because we rarely touch it. If you still don’t want to take any risk with your shoes then it is best to clean it off before
you get them in or leave it in a place away from your entrance door. Always keep your footwear separate. Let the outwear stay out and what is worn inside, stay indoors. By doing this you would avoid getting the virus inside and it might naturally dry out in the open.
Conclusion We are already aware of how this virus is transmitted from one person to a few others and the chain goes on. To stay safe, abide by the rules recommended by the CDC to prevent the virus and stay hygienic. Chances for the virus to spread through your clothes or shoes are minimal.
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10 Interesting Health Benefits Of
Drinking Wine
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Going back to the olden days, wine was sipped whenever water was scarce. It had become a need more than pleasure.
What was significant? There have been several studies conducted over the uses of red wine and it was found that it is good for health in many ways. Researchers have mentioned its effective health benefits. Over-drinking wine doesn’t have any health benefits. Drinking it slowly as a medicine.
No 1: Wine Would Make You Live Longer
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Red wine is known for protecting your cells and organs, studies say that it boosts strength in a protein named sirtuins. This protein helps the body in fighting against aging diseases. This indicates how wine is good for health. Apart from this, it has antioxidants that are essential for helping the body fight against free radical damage. If you truly want to benefit from wine, have it in moderation and go slow.
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No 2: Sipping Wine Intact As a person ages, losing memory is bound Is Good For Heart to happen and in a few cases people get Alzheimer’s disease which is worst of all and it Health is a sad plight to be in. It is difficult for the sufferer as well as the family members. Luckily, wine is known to keep one’s memory power good.
Heart problems are unpredictable but taking care of the heart is in your control and unless you don’t eat healthily, manage stress and exercise regularly, your heart would never be healthy.
Studies claim that dementia is a mental disorder that further leads to Alzheimer’s and the resveratrol present in wines gives enough oxygen and glucose for your brain to work well, this is how it improves your memory. Even if you don’t have the disease, you can still sip some wine for good memory otherwise.
Heart problems have been there for ages now. According to one of the surveys done by WHO, every single day at least one person dies because of a heart attack. So to ease your stress and at the same time do good to your body, drink a glass of wine slowly. As mentioned earlier, wine has a powerful antioxidant called polyphenols. This antioxidant is known to take care of your skin. Sipping a glass of wine helps you feel better. Bad cholesterol can be bad for the arteries. This wine goes into the body and even treats heart problems by blocking blood clots. Thus, consuming 4-8 glasses of wine is more than enough and it helps with dealing with heart problems.
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For your brain to function well and understand or recollect things, there should be enough nutrients in the brain. Wine even saves a person from blockages.
No 4: Treats Depression Depression is the worst mental health issue. People in depression must speak out and find a way to relieve stress. That being said, one way to beat depression is by drinking wine. It is known to calm your
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skincare products, even sipping a glass of wine can make all the difference.
mind down and treat depression as well as anxiety. While it is not good to over drink wine, it is enough if you sip a little during the weekdays and a little during the weekend. As much as you can, treat it only as a medicine. According to one of the studies, people who sipped around 2-7 glasses of wine in the entire week didn’t feel disheartened or upset than people who didn’t taste wine at all. Around 5,500 people participated in this test.
The biggest advantage of wine on the skin is its antioxidants. Drinking a glass of wine drives out bacteria, takes good care of your skin, boosts elasticity, and improves radiance by boosting blood circulation and tightening your skin. This way all the dull-looking skin looks young and wrinkle-free. The one ingredient that makes these miracles happen is the polyphenol antioxidant. Fortunately, we have antioxidants to save us from skin damage and ugly-looking skin.
No 6: Aids Weight Loss
The only major aspect you need to take care of is not to sip wine excessively and feel drunk.
No 5: Wine Makes The Skin Look Beautiful Often due to our negligence towards health and unhealthy eating habits, we tend to put on too much weight.
Whether you are young or old, all of us are fond of looking nice and we all wish to have good skin. Apart from makeup and other
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No one likes looking excessively healthy. To your surprise, wine aids weight loss. Obesity has become a major problem and many people out there are losing their lives. So to take a small step like regularly drinking wine can help with managing weight.
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Wine has many antioxidants and this drink does the following to your body to help you lose weight. Take a look! l Burns belly fat l Lowers cholesterol levels
No 7 - Boosts Your Immunity
It has been studied that wine is known to increase the strength in the bones and if there is a lot of strength in our bones, movement and carrying things get easier. Besides, these bones start getting weak after a while and give trouble to women with osteoporosis. Not to worry as these bones can get strong with a good diet and a glass of wine. Osteoporosis makes the bones too brittle. This usually troubles women after a certain age.
Only if the immunity is good, a person can stay healthy. According to a few researchers, wine is an option to strengthen your body with its antioxidants. The presence of flavonoids makes all this happen. Apart from this, what is essential is the chemical compound that is used to make an injection. Additionally, it was even found out that wine can fight against several viruses and get over it. Thus, leave a glass of wine and stay ready to face the virus. Maintain social distancing if someone is trying to tell u something.
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No 9 - Makes Your Teeth Super Strong
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No 10 - It is Good For Improving Your Eye Sight
and pain in your teeth can take a complete toll on your health. If there is a growth of bacteria or cavities, drink a glass of wine and see the difference. The presence of polyphenols has been significant and at any cost, it eliminates all the bacteria. Whenever you have pain in your teeth, brush it with a toothpaste that is sensitive to these issues. You can always Brush or visit the dentist if you have a lot of pain. Avoid eating the food that can damage your teeth. In the world, many people are suffering from gums and teeth issues. Regularly visit the doctor and get yourself treated. Finally, the bacteria or cavities on your teeth can be eliminated by flossing and cleaning. Drink some wine and protect your teeth from decaying completely.
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Interestingly, wine is good for improving your eyesight. The presence of resveratrol makes it amazing and this nutrient saves the eye muscles from getting ruptured. It is common to suffer from Macular Degeneration after a certain age but drinking wine can save your eyes. Macular degeneration spoils the retina in between your eyes. This segment helps with clearing your vision, improves your ability to read and see objects. One way of keeping the growth of blood vessels away is by drinking wine. Always look at wine as an option for better eye care.
Conclusion Wine tastes good and drinking it as medicine can benefit your health in many ways. It is good for your eyes, heart health, immunity, bones, and skin. Sip a little wine every day instead of over-drinking it all at once. Try red wine, it is the best and it will work wonders on your body.
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DISEASE
Gout
Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Accumulated uric acid showing its illeffects on your feet is known as Gout. It is inflammatory arthritis and painful. It starts to affect one joint at a time. The big toe is usually swollen and this causes a strong burning sensation on your foot. This swelling doesn’t get permanently cured but from time to time it can be treated and taken care of.
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Symptoms of gout getting worse is known as flares. Read through its causes, symptoms, risk involved, ways to deal with gout, and a method of treatment.
Signs And Symptoms l Gout glares stay on the foot for weeks together l While another flare forms, it doesn’t show any symptoms l gout doesn’t form in a group, it targets a particular joint l A gout is usually formed on
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a big toe, if not on the ankle, knee or joints l It becomes red
l Don’t binge eat foods such as No 12 - Eating too much red shellfish, lamb, beef and pork meat, seafood, and organ meat l Eat a veggie-rich diet
l Swelling
No 13 - Thyroid diseases
l Causes heat
No 14 - Sleep Apnea
It is unsafe to leave gout untreated. It can form lumps in your joints and destroy them
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How Is Gout Diagnosed?
l Avoid eating dairy food excessively l Work on losing weight l Quit smoking l Drink water as much as you can
Gout is diagnosed in two l Exercise often stages l Consult a doctor to discuss the best things you can do to l Medical history lower the risk of gouts l Physical exam l Test to check the build-up of uric acid in the joints
Treatment
Take a look at these simple and effective ways to treat l X-ray of the joint gouts. This is what your doctor Further, your problem will be might ask you to do understood based on 1. To treat flares, nonsteroidal l How you describe the joint and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, steroids, pain and colchicine is used. l The exact period from when 2. Changing your lifestyle and you are suffering habits will help. You can follow l Based on how red or swollen what is mentioned in ways to prevent gouts. is the area 3. If you have chronic gout or acute flares, you can try Listed below are a few points therapy to reduce uric acid on how to prevent gout. Take levels in the blood with the help of effective drugs. a look! Ways To Prevent Gout
l Reduce your alcohol intake
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DID YOU KNOW?
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BACTERIAL POPULATION IN YOUR MOUTH IS MORE THAN THE POPULATION OF THE WORLD
YOU BURN CALORIES WHILE SLEEPING
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YOUR HEIGHT IS 1CM TALLER IN THE MORNING THAN EVENING
EYEBROWS KEEP THE SWEAT OUT OF YOUR EYES
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BANGING YOUR HEAD AGAINST THE WALL BURNS 150 CALORIES PER HOUR. DON’T DO IT THOUGH
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HEALTH TIPS
Health Tips EATING MULTIPLE TYPES OF FOOD IS IMPORTANT FOR THE BODY
SWITCH TO COCONUT OIL FOR COOKING IN PLACE OF VEGETABLE OIL
SUGAR INTAKE ENHANCES RISKS OF HEART DISEASE, SO REDUCE IT
REDUCE SALT INTAKE FOR BETTER LONGEVITY
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KEEP A CHECK ON YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE FOR REDUCED RISKS OF CHRONIC DISEASE
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