Archive for October, 2019

Today, it is common to find a number of self-declared pundits loudly proclaiming the benefits of fad diets. The ‘onion’ diet, the ‘honey and water’ diet and all other ‘crash dieting’ programs are designed to help us shed all those extra pounds within a few days or weeks at most.

However, they all have one thing in common. They promote the concept of ‘yo-yo’ dieting. This means that once you leave this ‘almost impossible to follow’ diet, you will start binge eating on stuff that will actually pile on the pounds!

For many people, the phrase ‘healthy lifestyle’ is a synonym for chomping down on endless meals consisting of green leafy vegetables followed by hours of hectic exercise at the local gym.

But it does not always have to be this way. In fact, you can actually enjoy a thoroughly healthy lifestyle  simply by following a few basic tips and pointers:

o   Walk More If You Can

If you walk to work instead of taking your car, you will be able to see some great results pretty soon. There are certain things you can do in order to incorporate some light but healthy exercises in your daily routine

Living a healthy life is not that difficult if you are willing to make a few small sacrifices and are determined enough to make a real difference in the long run.

o   Develop Inner Peace

Many health-related issues are a direct result of stress and tension. If you have a hectic job and are under constant pressure, then it is possible that you keep it all in, till the stress starts taking its toll on your body.

It can lead to ulcers of the stomach, permanent high blood pressure, and even diabetes. Such chronic conditions can, in turn, lead to strokes and heart attacks. However, all of this can be avoided if you follow the principles of inner peace and refuse to get riled at even the most negative situations.

This means that instead of losing your temper or bottling up your anger, you should practice taking a few deep breaths and look at the positive aspects of every situation.  Practice yoga and develop your innate spirituality. This way, the external environment will not be able to affect your inner calm.

They say the human body is a temple. One must take care of it if they want to remain healthy and happy. People think that they will have to do a lot to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, this is not the case. In fact, there are some simple things that can help you remain healthy and happy.

If you are willing to make a change in your lifestyle and move to a healthy life spectrum, then here are some tips that you must follow. These are simple yet highly effective tips that can help you improve the quality of your life.

1.      Stay Hydrated

Do you know that more than 60% of our body is made of water?

This shows how important it is to stay hydrated. Dehydration affects all your body function. Without water, your body organs will not function properly. Your body will not be able to remove waste effectively. In addition, carrying nutrient and oxygen around your body will also become difficult. As a result, you will face a series of health issues.

If you wish to prevent all these health issues, then you must replenish your body with water. Drink at least 2-3 liters of water each day to remain hydrated and healthy.

You never know when you or someone near you can land into an emergency. Having basic CPR and first aid knowledge can prove to be invaluable, not only for you but also for others around you. It enables you to help an injured person and keep them out of danger until emergency help arrives.

You don’t have to be a professional to save lives. In fact, some basic things can keep someone out of danger until experts arrive. These skills can be applied at home, workplace or any other location where someone needs help. Everyone must learn at least the basics of CPR and first aid so that they can be of help to someone in an emergency situation.

The modern sedentary lifestyle has bought with it a number of health-related problems. Those of us who are glued to our chairs from 9 to 5 and eat nothing but junk food are in danger of losing our health.

Most people resort to crash diets to lose those troublesome extra pounds. However, fad diets are very dangerous because not only can you regain all the lost weight but you can actually gain more than you have lost.

This is due to the nature of ‘yo-yo’ dieting.  The body thinks that there is a famine going on and goes into full ‘starvation’ mode. This means that it starts hoarding up calories in the form of fats. And the minute you start eating normally, you start regaining all that lost weight.

Under the circumstances, the best option is to opt for a complete lifestyle change. You will have to incorporate elements of light exercise along with raw will power in order to ensure that you are able to meet and keep your fitness goals. 

The term ‘elementary first aid’ usually refers to the process of assessing and then addressing the immediate physiological needs of any individual who has been badly injured or is in any other kind of severe distress. Such situations may arise because of a medical emergency such as a choking attack, asthma attack, allergic reaction, heart attack, etc.

This is precisely why learning basic first aid techniques is important. It will allow you to quickly and accurately determine the individual’s condition and treat them accordingly. However, you won’t be much help if you panic or don’t know the right course of action to take in an emergency situation.

Of course, seeking qualified medical help as soon as possible is very important. But it will certainly help to know the right way to react in an emergency situation. When seconds count, your actions might be the critical difference between life and death.

Being a parent is not easy. In addition to the many sleepless nights, you also must learn some life-saving hacks as you may face an emergency any time. While there is a long list of these hacks, there are some that are extremely important for the safety and wellbeing of your child.

Here are some activities for life-saving that every parent must know.

1.      Helping Your Child If They are Choking

As a parent, you must learn the Heimlich maneuver to save your child’s life if they are choking. This can save the life of a kid whose airway has been blocked either by food or any other object. Kids tend to explore every new thing that they come across by putting it in their mouth. It can lead to choking, which can be fatal if not taken care of immediately.

Make sure you learn the techniques that are specifically beneficial for infants and kids as they have smaller tracheas.

A healthy lifestyle is one where you are eating right, sleeping on time, socializing properly and are able to meet all your needs.

So, what exactly does a healthy lifestyle comprise? If you search for it you will find differing opinions.

Theoretically, you should have one which is based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs which focuses on the physical and metaphysical sides of a person. This can be difficult to accomplish, especially if you never paid attention to the kind of lifestyle you have.