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Mindful eating may help in weight loss: study

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Islamabad: A new study by Carolyn Dunn, nutritionist at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, has looked into the implications of greater awareness of eating in a weight control program. The study will be presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Porto, Portugal. Dunn and his colleagues evaluated the effectiveness of conscious eating in an online weight management program called Eat Smart, More Move, Less Balance (ESMMWL), developed by NC State University and the NC Division of Public Health. Although preventable, obesity is not an easy problem to solve because many causes and factors such as behavior, environment and genetic predisposition work together to initiate and sustain the disease. after the study. Individual behavior affects diet, the amount of physical activity or inactivity, and the use of medication. Environmental factors, such as the availability of a variety of foods, the ability to physical activity, education and marketing of food also have a big impac...
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If you experience any of these 8 symptoms, your body is trying to tell you something important

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Most people turn their eyes when they tell someone they have an allergic reaction to gluten, but the truth is that it can be a serious sign of stomach problems. Intolerance occurs when gluten proteins in the digestive system are treated as foreign bodies in the body. This triggers the discomfort of the stomach while inhibiting the body's ability to absorb natural nutrients. Diarrhea and nausea are the most obvious signs of intolerance to certain foods, but here are some other symptoms that can occur if you have gluten intolerance. Chronic migraine Headache is common in people with gluten intolerance. Although not associated with a specific type of headache, the pain usually occurs about 30-60 minutes after eating. Itchy skin If there is a problem with the digestive tract, it can sometimes manifest externally through itching and / or eczema, dry and irritated skin. fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is also known as soft tissue rheumatism and refers to pain in the muscles, tendons and li...
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5 Tips to Get Fit at Home

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Just because you can not go to the gym for a few days (or nights) does not mean you have to rob your body of a good workout. If you really want to lose weight and tighten up for the summer, you need to find some time to do some sport in one way or another. If a trip to the gym will not take place, home training is a good option. You can not have your favorite treadmill with all the features, but you have the assurance of a quick and comfortable workout. Use these five simple tips to get the most out of your home fitness routine and stay fit throughout the year. 1. Find your room. Clear and open is the way to go if you are looking for the best place to train at home. You do not need a room the size of an airport hanger, but you need enough space to make two big steps in each direction. , , Unless, of course, your favorite form of exercise is the pole. 2. Plug It In Today, there are a variety of exceptional fitness videos that can really get great results. For this reason, your workou...
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The Ultimate Guide To Lead Life Happily

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We all want our life to be happy, but only few us able to lead a life happily. According to George Ohsawa, the person who discovered the macrobiotic way of life, we have seven stages of judgement or thinking ability. The first stage is the subconscious mind. This is the consciousness of the autonomic nervous system, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The second stage of thinking is sensorial, that is, judgements make using the sense of organs that distinguish colour, shape, distance, sound, smell, taste, and touch. This stage of nerve function is instaneous and spontaneous and does not require the consciousness of higher brain function. At this stage, there is no time for thinking exists in even the simplest creatures such as insects, fish, and snails. However, this stage of judgement also exists in more complex creatures such as mammals, including humans. In humans, however, those sensorial reflections are slower and less sharp than those of simple creatures si...
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Smart Ways To Feed Your Brain To Keep It Fit

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In a world ever-increasing information and growing demands on mental function, brain strain is not an uncommon occurrence. Fatigue is one of the most, often cited complaints that send people to their doctors and, increasingly, to their health food stores. As often as not, fatigue and a decline in mental alertness are the result of inadequate nutrients and oxygen in the brain, and a consequent decrease in brain function. Additionally, free radical damage seems to be a common theme in diminished neurological function. If you are feeling groggy and foggy, supplements can help. For optimal mental functioning, the brain like any other organ; has certain basic requirements. The neurons in the brains are like all other cells in the body; each requires delivery of nutrients and oxygen, as well as removal of waste Obviously, adequate circulation is paramount to ensuring brain health. As we age circulation can be compromised to varying degrees. Certain supplements can boost circulation to ...
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How to do The Shavasana For Effective Relaxation

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There is no doubt that there are many techniques of stress control that are being practiced by people in the present times. But one technique that remains unbeatable is the yogic shavasana. Complete relaxation is a combination of physical state and the mental state. It is the physical state when the muscles are soft and without tension and the brain waves slow down to a serene state of emotional and mental calm. This is the Alpha state in which the brain's rhythm slows down to 8-14 cycles per second and the two halves of the brain are in  balance. in this state the immune system is working at its optimum level and the body is able to heal itself easily. The mind is at its peak, both creatively and intuitively. This is the state of ultimate relaxation or deep relaxation as it is called. Shavasana is the prelude to reaching the alpha state, which is the key to good health, creative thinking and intuition. It is equivalent to the Zen 'No Mind' state,  a state where you...
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Importance Of Fibre In Diet

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Fibre is also known as roughage, fibre  is a component of food that is more or kess indigestible and can be found in all fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Fibre can be either insoluble( the less digestive bran fibre) or soluble( cellulose fibres from fruits and vegetables). For good health, you need both types of fibres in your diet. Fibre is important to your body because it helps with the proper functioning of the intestinal tract as it speeds the elimination of waste products. It is a natural laxative and alleviates constipation. Those suffering from constipation should have a rich fibre diet. In addition, a rich fibre diet prevents against colon cancer, as there is less exposure of cancer causing agents to the intestinal tract. Individuals with diabetes may also benefit from a high fibre diet since it modulates the rate at which glucose enters the blood and prevents increases in blood levels of sugar and insulin. Soluble fibre may also help  to reduce cholestero...
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