Exercise for High Blood Pressure

Exercise for high blood pressure Your risk of high blood pressure increases with age, but doing some exercise can make a big difference. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If your heart can work less to pump, the force in         Read More …

Swelling of Feet and Ankle: Its Causes and Treatment

swelling There are many causes for swollen feet which may be minor, temporary or small to notice. While swelling in the foot, leg, and ankle usually doesn’t pose a significant health risk, but it is important to consult your doctor. It usually goes away on its own, but sometimes it can be a sign of a health problem like low protein         Read More …

Joint Pains: Some Simple and Effective Home Remedies

joint pain Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. In Case if the pain persists for more than three-four days, it is extremely important to seek professional help. In case of minor injuries, you can try treating them in the comfort of your home. Simple and         Read More …

My Fight Against Flab – II Exercising Often

Exercising regularly has tonnes of benefits, no doubt you have heard. If you do not exercise at all, then first you should read about dangers of being a couch-potato. But how do you handle yourself when you understand the benefits but other things get in the way! Being in the Zone My body is such that I feel less hungry         Read More …

Simple Everyday Measures for Better Living

Some simple-to-follow tips based on simple facts that can add up to make a big difference in your life. Sugar One spoonful (5mg) contains 20 calories. Check your daily intake of tea/coffee – added sugar is the biggest contributor to calories and weight. Keep diabetes at bay! A gm of sugar gives 4 cals. 3 tsp everyday, for an year         Read More …

Yoga, Benefits and Life

Last year Yoga was recognized internationally and our country celebrated it with great fanfare. Yoga started in India more than 4000 yrs ago, connects mind and body through a series of postures, breathing exercises and meditation. Yoga helps reduce stress by stretching and toning the muscles, flexing spine and focusing mind inward. Yoga has been shown to lower BP, heart         Read More …

Stress & Working Professionals

You may feel there’s nothing you can do about stress. There are always important things to do, bills to pay, and never enough hours in a day to satisfy demands of work and family. All these demands on your time can make you anxious, angry, frustrated – negative emotions that are manifested due to “stress”. Stress management is all about         Read More …