Eat these for weight loss June 09, 2014 18:36
Have you been trying hard to lose weight without much success. Even after dieting your weight doesn't seem to decrease much. Fret not. Here are a few foods that will boost your efforts in weight loss. Apples Apple not only keeps you healthy, but also helps to shed those kilos. An apple, which comes with four to five grams of fiber per serving, keeps your stomach full for a longer time. This sweet and crunchy fruit is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, that are beneficial for your body. Almonds Keep hunger pangs away by munching on a handful of almonds. Packed with nutrients and vitamins, these nuts give energy boost and also keeps hunger at bay. Make sure you don't go for the ones that are chocolate coated or salted. Avocado Avocados are loaded with proteins and fiber. They are great for weight loss. Avocados are loaded with 'good' monosaturated fats, keeping you full for longer period. Bell Peppers Bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C. Take your pick and choose from red, yellow or green bell peppers to get your dose of vitamins. Eat them raw, in salads or in a soup to help reduce weight. Eggs If you have egg whites for breakfast then you will surely lose weight. Loaded with proteins, egg whites keep your stomach full for a longer time. (AW: Pratima Tigga)
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Rules to stay young June 07, 2014 17:39
Someone has rightly said, "You're as young as you fee." Youth has little do with age and more to do with how you live. While it's impossible to hold back the years, you can erase all signs of ageing from your life by altering your attitude to something more positive and living each day with vigor, passion and love. We share with you some expert rules to stay young at heart always. Follow these. Forget the nonessential numbers like age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. After all, that's why you pay them. Hang out in cheerful company. Avoid the grouches and friends who pull you down. Keep learning. Learn a new thing everyday. Never keep the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's. Cherish the simple things of life. Laugh often, laugh long and loud. Keep smiling. Don't stop the tears. Shed, grieve, and move on. Get over all loss. Be ALIVE while you live. Surround yourself with everything you love be it family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, etc. Love your health: If it is good, maintain it. If it is bad,improve it. If it is beyond improvement, get help. Never take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the sweet shop, even to the next city or a foreign country, but never take guilt trips. Love everybody from the heart and don't forget to express it. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. (AW: Suchorita Choudhury)
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Love Hormone makes you lie April 09, 2014 16:07
It is carried in a study that 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin makes an individual to lie and promotes dishonesty to benefit their group. The Ben-Gurion University researchers have found out that Oxytocin is a peptide of nine amino acids produced in the brain’s hypothalamus, functioning as both a hormone and neurotransmitter, it also stimulates one’s social approach. The researchers reported that Oxytocin makes people to bend their ethical rules and which indirectly prompts an individual to be dishonesty. However even after lying, people still feel moral said the study. The study was carried on 60 male participants and were given Oxytocin and placebo dose. Around 53 percent of them were willing to lie to their people for the benefit. (AW: Vamshi)
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An App to control your anxiety March 20, 2014 12:21
Scientists claim that playing a science-based smartphone gaming app for just 25 minutes can reduce anxiety in stressed individuals and so an application [App] for controlling anxiety is getting developed. The app is being developed based on an emerging cognitive treatment for anxiety called attention-bias modification training [ABMT]. The focus is on to ignore a threatening stimulus [such as an angry face] instead on a non-threatening stimulus [such as a neutral or happy face] and ultimately this brings down the anxiety levels said the scientists who have done a research on 75 participants. The scientists also believe that this app could eventually be developed to assist in the treatment for other mental health disorders, such as depression or addiction. (AW: Vamshi)
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How lucky is Buddha for your home? January 31, 2014 17:07
Regarded as a lucky charm, the 'Budai' or 'Laughing Buddha' as he is commonly called as, is perhaps one of the most adored and adorned Feng Shui symbols in most homes. But it would be wrong to mistake the cheerful Buddha with Lord Buddha, who showed the humankind its ways to 'Nirvana'. A symbol of happiness and contentment, the wandering, cheerful monk, with a a large protruding stomach, wearing a robe, and carrying sackcloth is often portrayed seated on a cart drawn by boys, or holding an oogi (a wish giving fan). Japanes refer to him as Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the patron of poor children. Buddhist traditions believe him to be Maitreya, the future Buddha. According to legend, if one rubs the Laughing Buddha's great belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity. Confusion Budai is often confused for the Buddha in West. But in reality, the Chinese name Budai has no connection with the Sanskrit word, Buddha. Trivia The 'Laughing Buddha' as Hotei is also said to be the patron saint of restaurateurs and fortunetellers. Charm quotient The 'Laughing Buddha' is popular as a house-warming gift. It is best to be gifted one, than buying it, should be kept on an elevated surface facing the main door, and never on the floor. (AW: Suchorita Choudhury)
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Aromatherapy for your home January 18, 2014 17:56
A diffuser is great, but there are other ways in which you can use your essential oils at home. For linens Add a few drops of eucalyptus or lavender oil to your laundry detergent for a fresh fragrance. You can also use an aromatherapy fragrance spray for a lingering scent on your clean linens or even while ironing clothes. Essential oils also assist in killing bacteria, so if you have a pet at home it is the best way to rid the linen of bacteria. While cleaning Using harsh chemicals to clean the refrigerator or tables can have it's drawbacks. Instead put a few drops of orange essential oil on your cleaning cloth to wipe surfaces. You can also mix essential oil with water in a spray bottle and use it as a cleanser. Just spray it on the table and wipe off with a cloth, you will have a scent of orange left behind. Essential oils also retain the cleansing properties of their botanical origin. For relaxation For those who have trouble sleeping at night, essential oils can do wonders. A few drops of lavender oil or sandalwood oil on your pillow or your bedsheet will relax you. You can also add the oil to your bath or rub a few drops on to your temples. It helps in relaxation and gives an instant relief. (Source: Times of India) (AW: Suchorita Choudhury)
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Five Things to be Optimistic About in January January 09, 2014 17:55
January brings with it a gust of fresh wave and the zeal of a new start. But with the new year also comes in new goals, stressors, and obligations, bad enough to dampen your spirits. We bring you a small list of meaningful things and moments that will surely make you stop and smile and feel optimistic this January. Read on. 1. New year, new possibilities. 2. Picnics 3. Bonfire 4. A simmering pot of tea. 5. Sankranti (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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Care for your pet pooch January 08, 2014 18:07
Who doesn't like pets - but loving them is one thing and keeping them at home is quite another. Pets, like human, demand affection and attention as well as training and exercise. If you don't train your pets well, they are likely to get annoying and ill-behaved. Here is what you can do to minimize your pet worries. Exercising Remember, your pet needs a good deal of exercise everyday to get rid of his excessive energy. Whenever you take him out to litter, allow him to run and have fun. "This is the only way to release his excessive energy which if not released could make him irritable. It amounts to building stress which will be exhibited through excessive barking and unwanted pouncing," says Delhi-based senior veterinarian, Dr James Rappai. Never raise voice Never raise your voice on your pet. Make him comply to your commands by saying like you mean it rather than barking orders. "Be careful about the commands and the words you use. Don't confuse them. If you use the command 'Sit' to make him sit, do not use 'Heel' instead," says Chennai based dog trainer J Rangarajan. Pay attention Some pets need more attention than others. They will bark every time they are hungry, happy or playful. Don't snub them. Says Pet groomer Geetika Nigam, "This habit must be modified simply by not providing positive reinforcement when he is barking for no reason." (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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Get happy in 10 minutes January 06, 2014 18:16
Not just life,but even our mood is equally unpredictable and baffling at times. The best way to fight these mood swings is to try and stay cheerful. We tell you three tried-and-tested way to lighten up your mood and be happy in 10 minutes. Read on. Smile Even when you don't feel like, even when you feel miserable and down in the dumps, smile. Research says that even an artificial smile gives us an inner boost and enhances mood. Dress Up Dress not only to impress, but improve your mood too. All you need is a well fitting outfit and a little bit of make up to get your happiness soaring. Get Close to Nature Nature always trigger happy emotions! When sad, just step out and feel the sun, see the stars and get smiling. (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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Here is how you can keep your New Year resolution 2014 January 02, 2014 18:18
If you too, like million others, have decided to make ambitious changes to your lifestyle this New Year, you possibly know that it's never quite easy to stick to a resolution for long. Here is how you can stick to your resolutions, no matter what. Learn to de-stress: This New Year, learn to de-stress and calm your mind. Being calm and composed help you chase your dreams better. Exercise more: Exercise is the key to many problems. Boosting your fitness level won't just enhance your confidence, but also make your more resolute. Success with friends: It's really important to have the right support network around you when trying to make life changes. Club together with like-minded, positive people and see yourself race towards your goals. (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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Party this New Year with care! December 27, 2013 18:52
This New Year, bring in some good chi to your home by cleaning away the clutter ahead of the party! While it would be great fun to host a party at home, we suggest you rent up a place or host an open air bash to keep the clutter away. After all, you wouldn't really want to wake up to empty beer bottles, used tissues and scraps of food littered across your home. Also, make sure that you don't booze much. You wouldn't really want to kickstart the first day of the year with a pounding head and a turning stomach. Party with care! AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury
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Bring freshness to life with flowers December 23, 2013 18:22
Did you know keeping fresh flowers at home not only adds to the aesthetics of your décor, but also enhances your mood? A behavioral research study reveals that people feel more compassionate toward others, have less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed and agitated with fresh flowers around them. Fresh blooms enhance happiness, say experts. Participants of the study expressed delight and gratitude while receiving flowers - a reaction that was universal, across all age groups. You can plunk some in a vase and place it in your kitchen, dining room, living room or balcony - essentially areas where you spend a lot of time when you're at home. Living with flowers can also provide a boost of energy, happiness and enthusiasm at work. (AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury)
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