Pranayama helps in the physical, mental and spiritual development

Pranayama is extremely beneficial for children, young, middle aged and old people. Other exercises are not recommended for weak and patients’ suffering from tuberculosis, heart disease, epilepsy, intestinal problems etc. the patients of bone disorder, swelling, cirrhosis, paralysis and handicapped people should also not do exercises. But everybody can practice pranayama irrespective of the age and problems. The diseases are cured and provide good health. Tough asanas cannot be done but pranayama can be practiced easily. Generally, tough exercises makes the person dull headed but pranayama increases the intelligence. It has been seen the wrestlers generally have low IQ. It makes the person intelligent; the person becomes capable of grasping minute things and improves the reflexes. It arouses the intuitive power hence pranayama is useful in all ways, Pranayama is simple and easy to practice. It also does not require much time and gives more benefits.

Regular practice of pranayama helps in the physical, mental and spiritual development. It makes the person self-controlled, with good thoughts, talent and attractive personality. It relieves the person from diseases and vices, the person becomes strong willed and strong hearted. The person develops the art of foresight, foretelling and communicating without using the sensory organs and other sources. Pranayama makes the mind sharp, which is beneficial for professions like teaching, lecturer, poet, writers etc. the social reformers, social workers, leaders, singers, film actors and actresses also improve skills with the regular practice of pranayama. They become capable of leaving a lasting impression over listeners and viewers.

Practicing pranayama develops the power of dedication, hard work and enthusiasm between the industrialist and businessmen. Understanding the customer’s requirements, getting the pulse of their needs is very important in case of business. They develop their business with the help of this, hence pranayama is also important for these people.

Yogasanas and pranayama are also suitable for women looking at their anatomy. They become beautiful, delicate, and healthy with a good figure. Their vitality also increases many times. The pregnant ladies get good benefits from pranayama. The ladies who practice asana-pranayama after conceiving, their womb develops in a healthy manner and gives proper nutrition to the child. The physical and mental pain caused during pregnancy is relieved easily. The child also remains healthy. The reproductive organs become healthy and capable to an extent that caesarian method is not required for delivering the child but a healthy child is born through normal delivery and the child inculcates good values.

The parents can also remove the negative feelings and habits like mischievousness, hyper activity, speaking lies, stealing, gambling and drinking alcohol and other vices by making the child practice pranayama. In this way pranayama is useful for all age groups. It is especially beneficial for spiritual devotees. It is beyond religion, caste and community. The chanting of mantras, meditation, worship, prayers and singing of devotional songs along with pranayama give instant energy. Pranayama provides strength to the person’s determination. This helps him to lead an enthusiastic life without bothering about obstacle and hindrances and resolve his worldly problems. The worship and prayers become emotional with pranayama. It gets rid of the playfulness of the mind and improves the concentration. The age-old bad habits and sins are also washed off. It inculcates good values and emotions and increases the self-confidence and self-independence. The person gets the intelligences to resolve different types of problems.

Pranayama is also capable of relieving the person from problems like heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure, incurable diseases and those, which are caused due to the modern life style. Not only that pranayama is the main medium to meet the supreme soul. Though it is a deep and wide study but it is not impossible. It can be made possible with devotion, austerity and controlling the sensory organs. Purity and disciplined life is the background, which takes the person on the path of accomplishment with regular practice. Regular practitioner of pranayama is able to synchronize the breathing with the arousal of Sushmana nerve, the oxygen is circulated and has an affect on every function of the brain, it gives divine powers. In this way the devotee gets internal light and experiences Gods blessings. His temple like mind becomes pure. He has no bonds, everybody is his relative, he has the feeling of ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’. He lives with following feeling:

sarve bhavantu sukhinah sarve santu niramayah
sarvebhadrani pashyantu ma kascid duhkha bhag bhaveta

Caution: Pranayama should be practiced in a sequence and slowly. Unnecessary haste is not recommended. It can be harmful instead of doing well. The practice should be regular otherwise there will be not be any benefits. Patanjali saint says:

yatha simho gajo vyaghrobhavedavashyah shnaihshnaih
tathaivam sevito vayuranyatha hanti sadhakama
-Hathayoga Pradipika 2.15

As the wild animals like lion, elephant, tiger and other animals do not come into the control easily similarly the life energy comes into control with practice. Haste can be harmful for the person. Therefore the practice should be increased gradually.

Improve your Digestion with Yoga and Ayurveda

Indigestion is a common problem these days. We hear people often complaining about digestion related problems. The food does not get digested easily and the body becomes weaker and weaker. The person also suffers from various other diseases.

They complain of discomfort frequently especially on eating oily and fried food. They drink a lot of water and it has also been noticed that excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, and tobacco affects the digestion process. Similarly, sour food, pickles affect the digestive system and the person feels angry, jealous, fearful at the time of eating food.

If you have poor appetite, sour belches, and heaviness in head, giddiness, swelling in stomach, fast heartbeats, and excessive saliva formation then it is indication for poor digestive system.

Nature Cure Treatement to Improve Digestion

Take mint chutney or ginger marmalade before meals.

Eat raw coconut kernel, drink coconut water, eat chapatti made with whole-wheat flour, and eat old rice and raw papaya vegetable.

Take sufficient amount of ripe fruits, green vegetables, dry fruits, and milk.

Avoid fear, anxiety, and sorrow, worries, etc. Do not eat anything if you feel heaviness in stomach.

Go for morning and evening walks.

Take hip bath and pour water on the back for three minutes.

Keep fast and take enema in the morning. Take orange, sweet grapes or pomegranate juice (100 gm).

Add juice of half lemon in hot water and drink regularly.

Yogic Cure to Improve Digestion

Yoga is ideal for this problem. Regular practice overcomes digestion related problems and cures it permanently.

Practice kunjal for one week with salted water and without salt for two to three months with hot water.

Practice shankha prakshalana once for benefit. Eat kichdi for two to three days after this practice. Add cumin seeds, black pepper and black salt in diluted curd or thick curd and eat for two weeks. Drink pomegranate or wood apple juice (bilva).

After gaining strength practice yogasanas regularly.

Katichakrasana strengthens the digestive system.
Janushirasana is also beneficial for patients. It increases digestive fire, contracts the stomach muscles and improves the overall health. It also strengthens the muscles of back and hip.
Ardhamatysendrasana overcomes stomach diseases and strengthens the intestines. It is beneficial to control sugar level and overcome backache. It helps in proper blood circulation in the nerves of back and hip.
Vajrasana should be practiced for overcoming playfulness of the mind. It is the only asana that can be practiced after meals. It overcomes gastric trouble, acidity and helps in proper digestion. It increases appetite and food is digested properly.
Bhujangasana overcomes all the stomach diseases. It increases appetite and strengthens the spine. It also gives relief in case of backache.
Makarasana should be practiced to improve the stomach condition. It overcomes asthma and lung disorders, knee pain, improves appetite and makes the spine flexible.

Practice of Pavanmuktasana removes excessive gas from stomach, overcomes acidity and helps in digestion. It reduces extra fat on the stomach, cures gynecological problems in women and is also beneficial in case of heart disease and gout.

Regular practice of the above-mentioned asanas are beneficial and later other asanas can also be added.

Pranayam cures digestion related problems completely. Practice yogasana, but practicing pranayam is compulsory.

Agnisar pranayama should be practiced regularly – it improves digestion and overcomes gastric trouble, constipation, sour belches, and ulcers and other stomach related problems. It improves appetite, reduces sugar level, and cures urinary problems. It relieves burning sensation while passing urine, and stops excessive urination. Kapalbhati pranayam should also be practiced, as it is the best for the stomach. It overcomes all the diseases related to digestive system and strengthens the weak intestines. It is the best pranayam and improves the health of the body.

Uddiyan bandha is also beneficial to overcome stomach related problems, improves appetite and arouses the prana and purifies manipura chakra.

Diet and Regimen to Improve Digestion

Diet control is the best way to overcome this problem. Keep fast for a few days and drink hot water with lemon juice depending on the season and drink apple juice twice or thrice daily.

Take juice of raw vegetable with honey. Raw vegetable juice improves digestion and increases appetite.

Start eating chapatti, salad, vegetable, curd, fruit, milk, vegetable juice, and soup after fasting period. In crease the food intake, as you get relieved from this problem.

Eat slightly less than hunger. Drink hot water if you feel thirsty at the time of eating food. Drink lemon water half an hour before meals to reduce hunger and improve digestion.

Sleep turning to the left hand side after meals. It will be helpful in digesting food.

Eat two and a half hours before going to bed at night and keep a cold bandage on stomach, cover it with a shawl and remove it after two hours or in the morning.

Natural Medicines to Improve Digestion

Grate one to three grams of ginger pieces and add a pinch of rock salt. Take it one hour before meals once daily for eight days. It overcomes digestion problems, clears the stomach and increases appetite.

Take three grams of coriander powder and three grams of dry ginger powder with 100 grams of hot water.

Grind equal quantities of cinnamon, dry ginger and red cardamom. Take two grams of this before meals.

Roast small harad in clarified butter and grind it with black salt. Take little quantities with water twice daily.

Mix a little bit of black salt in two spoons of onion juice and drink in the morning.

Mix half spoon each of radish juice and lemon juice, a pinch of rock salt, four black pepper seeds, two pinches of ajowan churna and take this after meals.

Grind three black pepper seeds, three cloves and 30 neem buds, add a little bit of sugar and take twice daily for a fortnight.

Add a little bit of sugar in papaya juice and drink.

Mix a little bit of lemon juice in a spoonful of ginger juice and drink.

Add a little bit of black salt in half a cup of pineapple juice and drink.

Drink juice of ripe wood apple (bilva) for 20 days for relief.

Fears fish foot spa pedicures could spread HIV and hepatitis C

Fish foot spa pedicures could spread diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C, health experts have warned.

Those with diabetes, psoriasis or a weak immune system are particularly vulnerable and should not take part in the beauty craze at all, says health experts. They say the risk of infection for users of the increasingly popular treatment, in which dozens of tiny fish nibble dead skin from customers’ feet, is ‘low but could not be completely excluded’.

Fish tank water contains micro-organisms and believes problems could arise from bacteria being transmitted by the pedicure’s garra rufa fish, from the spa water itself or from one customer to another if the water is not changed. If a user is infected with a blood-borne virus like HIV or hepatitis and bleeds in the water, there is a risk the diseases could be passed on.

According to the health experts, the risk is ‘extremely low’ but it ‘cannot be completely excluded’. When the correct hygiene procedures are followed, the risk of infection is very low. However, there is still a risk of transmission of a number of infections — this does include viruses like HIV and hepatitis.

 Experts recommended that spa water is changed after each client. The equipment cannot be conventionally sterilised because the process could harm the fish, of which there are about 200 in every tank.

The pedicures – which have long been popular in Asia where the fad began – have been banned in some U.S. states, including Florida, Texas, New Hampshire and Washington, due to fears that infections could spread through open wounds.

The trend, which is meant to leave clients with smooth and attractive feet, has spread to beauty salons across the country and there are now around thousands of  fish spas in India.

The risk of picking up infections is minimal but people must be careful where they choose to go.

Provided that good standards of hygiene are followed by salons, members of the public are unlikely to get an infection from a fish spa pedicure, however the risk will be higher for certain people. Salons should first check their clients have no underlying health conditions that could put them at risk, and thoroughly examine their feet to make sure there are no cuts, grazes or infectious skin conditions.

 

Can aromatherapy oils poison you?

 Aromatherapy oils have also been found to worsen breathing problems in those with lung disease and to increase symptoms of asthma.

The essential oils used in aromatherapy treatments can release chemicals that react in the air to produce a 'mist' of pollutants that damage your airwaysThe essential oils used in aromatherapy treatments can release chemicals that react in the air to produce a ‘mist’ of pollutants that damage your airways

They are meant to soothe aches and pains, relieve stress and induce a sense of relaxation. But aromatherapy oils may in fact do more harm than good, according to scientists.

They have claimed that the extracts – used in baths, massages or burned in rooms – react with the air to produce tiny irritant particles. Researchers found that when the so-called essential oils were used in relaxation spas for massages, the concentration of these potentially harmful particles increased tenfold.

The scientists said that certain chemicals in the oils, called volatile organic compounds, mix with the air to form secondary organic aerosols.These particles irritate the eyes, nose and throat, and are also known to cause headaches, nausea, and damage to the liver and kidneys.

This study only examined the size and number of these particles released when people had massages in spas. However other research has shown they are also produced by burning essential oils in the home or office – although not to the same extent.

Essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus and peppermint are extracted from plants and trees. The oils are thought to have a number of health benefits, including improving the skin, boosting the immune system and helping with sleep.

But the scientists from the  Chia-Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan, warn that the negative effects ‘cannot  be neglected’.

The study, published in the journal Environmental Engineering Science, measured the volumes of certain secondary organic aerosols when oils were rubbed in during massages in two spas in Taiwan.

All fragrant essential oils - used in aromatherapy massage treatments - release pollutant chemicals into the air, the researchers found. Ventilation in spas can help to control levels of the pollutantsAll fragrant essential oils – used in aromatherapy massage treatments – release pollutant chemicals into the air, the researchers found. Ventilation in spas can help to control levels of the pollutants. Oils which generated the highest number of aerosols were lavender, tea tree, peppermint, lemon and eucalyptus.

The scientists concluded: ‘As aromatherapy, used by the general public and some health institutes, has become one of the most popular complementary therapies, its impact on indoor air quality and health effects cannot be neglected.

‘Volatile organic compound degradation caused by the reaction of these compounds with ozone present in the air can produce small, ultrafine by-products called secondary organic aerosols which may cause eye and airway irritation.’

They added: ‘We compared secondary organic aerosol levels associated for the various fragrant and herbal essential oils tested and conclude that the layout and ventilation within a particular spa may affect the level of indoor air pollutants produced during massage with aromatherapy.’

In 2007, another group of scientists also from Taiwan showed that burning tea tree, lavender and eucalyptus oils in the office also produced large numbers of these harmful particles. Aromatherapy oils have also been found to worsen breathing problems in those with lung disease and to increase symptoms of asthma. And nurses have reported that they can cause skin burning and rashes – often because people put far too much into their baths or on to their skin.

Sceptics argue that many of the perceived benefits of the oils are caused by a placebo effect – and people just convince themselves they feel calmer and more relaxed. They also say there is little  scientific evidence that they can relieve pains, cure wounds or  boost immunity.

 

Pornography destroying men’s ability to perform with real women

Internet pornography is creating a generation of young men who are hopeless in the bedroom, according to research.

Exposure to lurid images and films in the new media is de-sensitising so many young people that they are increasingly unable to become excited by ordinary sexual encounters, a report said.

The result is that impotence is no longer a problem associated with middle-aged men of poor health but is afflicting men in the prime of their lives.

 

According to a report in Psychology Today, a respected U.S. journal, the problem is now so common that men in their 20s consider their inability to perform to be ‘normal’.

The report, called ‘Porn-Induced Sexual Dysfunction is a Growing Problem’, explains that the loss of libido 30 years early is caused by continuous over-stimulation of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that activates the body’s reaction to sexual pleasure, by repeatedly viewing pornography on the internet.

A ‘paradoxical effect’ is created whereby with each new thrill, or ‘dopamine spike’, the brain loses its ability to respond to dopamine signals, meaning that porn-users demand increasingly extreme experiences to become sexually aroused.

The Psychology Today report found that continuous over-stimulation of dopamine through looking at porn is leading to loss of libido

‘Erotic words, pictures, and videos have been around a long while, but the Internet makes possible a never-ending stream of dopamine spikes,’ said Marnia Robinson, the author of the report.

‘Today’s users can force its release by watching porn in multiple windows, searching endlessly, fast-forwarding to the bits they find hottest, switching to live sex chat, viewing constant novelty, firing up their mirror neurons with video action and cam-2-cam, or escalating to extreme genres and anxiety-producing material. ‘It’s all free, easy to access, available within seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,’ she said.

But she added: ‘In some porn users, the response to dopamine is dropping so low that they can’t achieve an erection without constant hits of dopamine via the internet.’ Many were initially shocked, she said, when they discovered their sensitivity was declining ‘toward normal sex’.

‘When they try to have actual intercourse and cannot, they understandably panic,’ Robinson said.

‘Most men are astonished to learn that pornography use can be a source of sexual performance problems.

‘Instead, many are becoming convinced that erectile dysfunction at 20-something is normal,’ she said.

‘They are amazed that heavy porn use can affect them adversely, that no one told them it could affect them.’

Robinson said recovery was possible over a period of months by giving the brain a chance to ‘reboot’ itself by shunning pornography completely.

But she said that while recovering, addicts were likely to experience a temporary loss of libido as well as ‘insomnia, irritability, panic, despair, concentration problems, and even flu-like symptoms’. ‘This research gives the lie to the idea that pornography is just a bit of harmless fun.

‘Not only does it depersonalise those who take part in it, but it also has the potential to damage the real-life relationships of those who use it. ‘People who exercise self-control in this area and make a point of steering clear of pornography and sexual imagery in all its forms are not the repressive killjoys they are often taken to be,’ he added.

‘These findings suggest that prizing modesty and respecting the private nature of expressions of sexuality will bring its own rewards.’

Want to live to 100? How seven simple lifestyle steps could help you get there – free from disease

Many people could live to the age of 100 by following seven simple steps, according to a leading heart doctor.

Changes to lifestyle such as keeping a healthy weight, not smoking and controlling your cholesterol levels are an easy way to add an extra decade or more to your life span. 90 per cent of people could live to the age of 90 and even reach 100 by following below mentioned seven easy advice. The other steps are regulating blood pressure, managing diabetes, eating a healthy diet and getting active.

Achieving these seven simple lifestyle factors gives people a 90 per cent chance of living to the age of 90 or 100, free of not only heart disease and stroke but from a number of other chronic illnesses including cancer. The advantage of all these could be that the risk of early death will be reduced by controlling high blood pressure, which is known as the ‘silent killer’ because it has no symptoms.

By following these steps, we can compress life-threatening disease into the final stages of life and maintain quality of life for the longest possible time:

SEVEN LIFESTYLE CHANGES

1. GET ACTIVE: Inactivity can shave almost four years off a person’s expected lifespan. People who are physically inactive are twice as likely to be at risk for heart disease or stroke.

2. KNOW AND CONTROL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS: High blood cholesterol can lead to the build up of fatty deposits in your arteries – increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke.

3. FOLLOW A HEALTHY DIET: Eating a healthy diet including plenty of fruit and vegetables is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health.

4. KNOW AND CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE: High blood pressure is often called a ‘silent killer’ because it has no warning signs or symptoms. By knowing and controlling your blood pressure, you can cut your risk of stroke by up to 40 per cent and the risk of heart attack by up to 25 per cent.

5. ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT:  either overweight or obese − major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Being obese can reduce your life span by almost four years.

6. MANAGE DIABETES: Diabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), coronary artery disease, and stroke, particularly if your blood sugar levels are poorly controlled.

7. BE TOBACCO FREE: Half of all long-term smokers die early from smoking-related diseases, including heart disease, lung cancer and chronic bronchitis. As soon as you become smoke-free, your risk of heart disease and stroke begins to decrease. After 15 years, your risk will be nearly that of a non-smoker.

Healthy Living Messages


Be involved in your health care.  Take an active role.  Work with your health care team to improve your health.

Be physically active.  Avoid inactivity.  Aim for at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

Eat wisely.  Eat a variety of foods including vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.  Limit salt, fat, sugar, and alcohol.

Be Involved In Your Health Care

Be Physically Active

Eat Wisely

Strive for a healthy weight.  If you need to lose weight, losing even a little will help.  If you are of normal weight, maintain it.

Manage stress.  Pay attention to stress.  Learn about ways to help you manage and reduce your stress.

Be safe.  Find out how to prevent sexually transmitted infections, falls, and motor vehicle crashes.  Take action to protet yourself and those you love from harm.

Strive For A Healthy Weight

Manage Stress

Be Safe

Be tobacco free.  Quitting smoking is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health and protect the health of your family members.  Don't use tobacco in any form.

Limit alcohol.  If you choose to drink alcohol, drink in moderation (women no more than 1 drink a day; men no more than 2 drinks a day).  Avoid "binge drinking."

Get recommended screening tests and immunizations.  Recommendations for preventative services depend on your age, gender, health status, and family history.  Ask which screening tests and immunizations are recommended for you.

Be Tobacco Free

Limit Alcohol

Get Recommended Screening Tests & Immunizations

Being too skinny damages fertility more than obesity

Being too thin is worse than being too fat when trying for a baby, women have been warned.

A study found that skinny women are less likely to become pregnant than those who are overweight – including those classed as dangerously obese.

The researcher say that the amount of attention being paid to the health risks of being overweight meant that the perils of being underweight are being largely ignored.

The problem is being exacerbated by the ‘size zero’ culture in girls and young women striving to emulate the painfully thin look of models and other celebrities.

Dr Sherbahn, of the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, crunched the figures on almost 2,500 sessions of IVF carried out at his clinic over an eight-year period.

The women were divided into three groups by weight – very thin, normal and obese. The normal weight group included some women who would be classed as overweight in the UK.

Some 50 per cent of those in the normal weight group had babies.

This compared with 45 per cent of those in the obese group, which included women classed as dangerously obese, and just 34 per cent of those classed as very thin.

The women classed as very thin had a BMI, or body mass index of 14 to 18.

A woman who is 5ft 4in tall and weighs 7stone will have a BMI of 17.  One who is 5ft 10ins tall and weighs 9 stone will have a BMI of 18.

Dr Sherbahn said that while some other studies had hinted that being skinny may be worse for fertility than being fat, he was ‘surprised’ at the size of the effect.

It is known that being very thin can make it difficult to get pregnant naturally, due to a drop in the female sex hormone oestrogen.

But women undergoing IVF are given hormones, so this couldn’t be the reason for the results.

The women in all three groups produced similar numbers of eggs, so the problems for the very thin later must have occurred at a later stage in the process, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s annual conference heard.

One possibility is that the embryos found it more difficult to implant in the wombs of the very thin women because they were undernourished.

Dr Sherbahn said: ‘It could be in evolutionary terms that if people were too thin that maybe food wasn’t readily available and maybe it wasn’t the best time to reproduce and maybe the uterus wasn’t at its best.’

He added that women are likely unaware that it can be more damaging for their fertility to be too thin rather than too fat.

‘I am no expert on the sociological side of it but I have a teenage daughter and it seems that girls idolise models who are anorexic-looking.

‘It seems that the ideal body structure for young women is this overly-skinny physique and women don’t understand that there is any concern about that.’

He said that women trying to get pregnant – naturally or with fertility treatment – should try to get as close to their ideal eight as possible.

Charles Kingsland, a consultant gynaecologist at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital and member of the British Fertility Society, said: ‘For some people, getting pregnant is very easy but for others it is difficult and it is important to look at your bodyweight.

‘There is no doubt that if it is appropriate for your height, you have a higher chance of conceiving.’

WHY OESTROGEN COULD BE USED IN DIETING

Lack of oestrogen can increase appetite and slow down metabolism – paving the way for the hormone to be used as a diet aid.

Researchers in the U.S. discovered that low levels of the female sex hormone in certain parts of a woman’s brain can lead to obesity.

The findings, from tests in mice, are at an early stage, but could have consequences for millions of post-menopausal women if the link can be proved in humans in future research.

Dr Deborah Clegg, who led the study, said: ‘Oestrogen has a profound effect on metabolism. We hadn’t previously thought of sex hormones as being critical regulators of food intake and body weight.’

Oestrogen receptors are located throughout the body, but the researchers found two specific places in the brain where they appear to regulate energy balance.

Female mice whose brains lacked oestrogen in these parts became obese and developed illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease.

Hold the fries! Men who eat junk food are more likely to be infertile !!!

  • Diet high in trans-fats could damage sperm

Hold the fries: According to doctors nutrition has a direct impact on sperm quality

Young men who hope one day to become fathers should cut back on the unhealthy snacks.

Scientists have found that feasting on pizza, chips and crisps could make them infertile.

According to doctors from Harvard University and the University of Murcia nutrition can have a direct impact on the male reproductive system.

After analyzing sperm from men aged between 18 and 22 they discovered those who had a diet high in trans fats – an ingredient found in most processed foods – were at higher risk of infertility.

Before participating in the study all 188 male volunteers were assessed to ensure no other health factors could affect sperm quality.

Food questionnaires were completed, and participant diets were put into two categories. These were ‘western’ – a diet rich in red meat, refined carbs, sweets and energy drinks – and ‘prudent’ – a diet rich in fish, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.

Semen tests were then conducted to assess sperm movement, concentration and shape.

 Adherence to a prudent diet was associated with higher sperm movement while the sperm of men with poor diets was found to be less likely to survive the journey to fertilize an egg.
Lead author of the study – presented this week at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) – Audrey Gaskins, said: ‘The main overall finding of our work is that a healthy diet seems to be beneficial for semen quality.’

‘Specifically, a healthy diet composed of a higher intake of fish, fresh fruit, whole grains, legumes and vegetables seems to improve sperm motility… which means a higher number of sperm actually move around, rather than sit still.’

A second study working with 100 male volunteers led by Dr. Jorge Chavarro, at the Harvard School of Public Health, revealed that a diet high in trans fat had lower sperm concentration levels.

Trans fat levels found in the sperm and semen also increased.

Gaskins did stress however that despite the results more work is needed to explore the exact correlation between nutrition and fertility.

She noted:’This was a small study, and we don’t know if there’s something else about the men that causes them to have worse motility.

‘We don’t know if nutrition actually causes the change. So, for now all we can say is that there’s an association between nutrition and sperm quality.”

Edward Kim, president of the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology said: ‘We are still exploring the impact of nutrition on male fertility, but even these initial studies point to a link between a good diet and reproductive health for men.’

Loophole:

Most of us, taking the excuse of hectic schedule are eating too much fad meals like cakes, burgers, fried chickens and so on. You may ask – But small treat after dinner can not be so bad. While it is not daily habit it is just fine but when it becomes frequent, you should worry because junk good can cause overweight and several other health problems.

Best Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

Actually there is no need to spend money on costly beauty aids, it is much better to turn to homemade natural beauty remedies. They are easy to dry, cost almost nothing and available for everybody. Make sure you check out our set of the best homemade natural beauty remedies to brighten up your look.

Best Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

Natural ingredients used for beauty treatments can do marvels to your skin, hair and nails if mixed and applied properly. Besides, if you are in need of cheap and effective beauty treatment, there is no better option than homemade natural beauty remedies. Include the following set of the best homemade natural beauty remedies in your daily beauty routine to revitalize your beauty look.

Orange Scrub

Best Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

Mix pulp and juice of a medium orange with two spoonsful of cornmeal. Apply to your face with circular motions and leave for a couple of minutes. Then rinse with warm water. Use this scrub twice a week to revitalize your complexion and remove dead cells.

Vinegar Hair Rinse

Best Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

Use diluted vinegar to rinse your hair. This natural remedy can make your tresses look shiny and healthy. Only after a few sessions you will definitely notice its positive effect.

Watermelon Facial Mask

Best Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

Being one of the best natural homemade beauty remedy, watermelon can therewith adapt to any skin type. Mix 2 spoons of watermelon juice with the same amount of lime juice and 1 spoonful of honey. Apply the derived mixture to your face and leave for 15-20 minutes and after rinse with warm water.

Almond Oil for Velvety Hands

Best Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

Rub a bit of almond oil into your hand skin and cuticles and wrap up your hands in towels for 15-20 minutes. Then blot your hands with washcloth to remove oil excess or rinse your hands with warm water. Almond oil is rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants that are necessary to moisturize and prevent skin from ageing.

Egg Hair Mask

Best Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

In need of fast and easy remedy that can make your hair shiny right after the first session. Then natural homemade hair mask made of eggs is exactly what you need. Mix 1 egg, 2 spoons of sesame oil, and 2 spoons of coconut oil, apply the mask to dry hair and leave for 10-15 minutes. After using your fave shampoo wash off the mask.

Ayurvedic Herbal Blood Purifier To Improve Skin Glow

Nowadays, a range of products are available in the cosmetic market that promises to make your skin glowing, radiant, and healthy. However, there are also some simple but very effective natural methods to increase the radiance and shine of your skin. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system, describes several types of herbal medicines that have the potential to cleanse your blood of toxins and impurities and to promote the glow of your skin. If you really want to try a natural remedy to boost the glow and appearance of your skin, you can use an Ayurvedic blood purifier to improve skin glow. 

Turmeric:

This yellow spice is a common ingredient in many Indian recipes. Turmeric is noted for its medicinal and health-promoting qualities. It cleanses the blood and thereby improves the glow and complexion of your skin. Turmeric is a natural antiseptic with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This herb is considered as an effective cure for a wide range of conditions, including skin ailments, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, and respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and cough. Moreover, turmeric is an excellent remedy for premature aging symptoms. It is enriched with antioxidant properties and can reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.

Mix one teaspoon of turmeric with a tablespoon of milk powder and apply this mixture all over your face. Let the mixture remain on your face for about twenty minutes and then wash it off. This is one of best home remedies for improving the glow of your skin. Another way to increase your skin glow using turmeric is to make a mixture of one-fourth teaspoon of turmeric powder and two teaspoons of gram flour. Add some honey and milk to this mixture. After cleaning your face, apply it on your face for at least ten minutes. Use warm water to wash your face. Mix turmeric powder and sandalwood powder together and add milk to it. Rub this paste all over your face, wait for sometime, and then rinse it off.

Neem:

This medicinal herb is an ayurvedic blood purifier to improve skin glow. Neem has been used by Indians for centuries to ward off a number of health problems. In Ayurveda, it is used to treat wounds, skin diseases, cough, fever, intestinal worms, jaundice, viral infections, malaria and urinary disorders. It possesses strong antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Neem is also beneficial to remove toxins from the blood and enhance the health and glow of the skin. Crush some neem leaves and rub it all over your face to get rid of acne. Boil some neem leaves in water till the water becomes half in quantity and greenish in color. Clean your face daily using this water.

Garlic:

It is another ayurvedic purifier to improve skin glow. Garlic has been proven to have the ability to deal with a variety of medical conditions, such as cough, sore throat, respiratory infections, digestive problems, and skin disorders like acne, fungal infections, insect bites, and eczema. Eating a few garlic cloves everyday can help cleanse your blood of toxins and enhance your skin glow.

Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin:

Oily skin problem is a big problem for those who have oily skin. Their skin looks greasy, thick & many times dull colored. People with oily skin uses various types of cosmetics products so that they can lookbeautiful & also get dry skin. Their is no problems with cosmetics products but many times you don’t get result from these products,the thing you get is side effects & makes your skin uglyRather than this why not you use some Ayurvedic beauty tips for oily skin.


glasses of water Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • Drink at least 8 or 10 glasses of water per day, it helps flush out toxins from your body.

wash your face Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • Don’t wash your face more than 2 or 3 times in a day, because if you wash your skin too much, your skin will produce more oil.

clay mask Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • For cleaning your skin deeply use clay mask

raw honey Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • Make a mixture of one teaspoon green clay powder & one teaspoon raw honey. Apply the paste on your face & after 15 minutes wash your face with warm water. Repeat this 3 or 4 times it will give you good result.

turmeric powder Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • Make a mixture of  lemon juice, wheat flour, turmeric powder & apply it on your face. Wash your face when  the paste will dry.

sandalwood powder Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • Take 1/2  sandalwood powder & add  few drops of water in it.  Apply the paste on your  face &  wash off after 10 minutes. It will give you good result.

face massage Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • When cleansing your face  massage it with your fingertips, using an upward and outward motion.

milk Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • You can also wash your face by milk, it will clean the unseen dirt of your face.

multani mitti Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin

  • Take 4 Table spoon multani mitti with rose water & make paste of it.Apply it on your face & wash when the whole paste on your facedry. It will make your skin oil free

Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin Ayurvedic Beauty Tips For Oily Skin