Adding Vegetables to Your Diet

Increasing vegetable intake is one way you can change your diet to improve your health and promote weight loss. Vegetables provide various essential vitamins and nutrients that bodies need to work properly every day. How to Add Vegetables to Your Diet: Try to include 1 or 2 vegetables in every meal or snack you eat […]

Why & How to Meditate?

Benefits of Meditation: Lower Blood Pressure Improved Blood Circulation Lower Heart Rate Less Perspiration Slower Respiratory Rate Less Anxiety Lower Blood Cortisol Levels More Feeling of Well-Being Less Stress Deeper Relaxation How to Meditate: Simple Meditation for Beginners Sit or lie comfortably Close your eyes Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally […]

Reasons to Drink Water

Top 11 Benefits of Drinking Water Lose Weight Natural Remedy for Headache Look Younger with Healthier Skin Better Productivity at Work Better Exercise Helps in Digestion Less Cramps and Sprains Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy Relives Fatigue Good Mood Reduce the Risk of Cancer Harmful Effects/Symptoms of Dehydration Dry, sticky mouth Sleepiness […]

High Fiber Foods

Health Benefits of Fiber Blood sugar control Heart Health Stroke Weight loss and management Skin Health Best High Fiber Foods Apples The peels are an important source of fiber and nutrients. One medium apple with peel has 4.4 grams of fiber. Pears One medium pear has 5.5 grams of fiber, which definitely goes a long […]

FAQ’s About Yoga

What is the right amount of time to wait after eating, before practicing yoga asana? And how long should I wait after practicing yoga before I can eat? Two hours after you eat is generally when you have an empty stomach and it’s okay to practice yoga. If you are starving and want to practice […]

Facts & Tips About Walking

Top 8 reasons to walk: Walking prevents type 2 diabetes Walking strengthens your heart Walking is good for your brain Walking is good for your bones Walking helps alleviate symptoms of depression Walking reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer Walking improves fitness Walking improves physical function Tips for Walking: Walk with a partner […]

Simple Balance Exercises

Poor balance affects people of all ages, and can lead to falls that often result in injuries. The elderly are especially susceptible  to injuries related to incoordination and poor balance, such as dislocated or broken hips. Exercises that improve balance can help decrease the risk of injury and boost confidence, and it’s the first step in a complete workout […]

Benefits of Fasting!

Fasting will: rest the digestive system allow for cleansing and detoxification of the body create a break in eating patterns, while shining a spotlight on them promote greater mental clarity cleanse and heal “stuck” emotional patterns lead to a feeling of physical lightness, increasing energy level promote an inner stillness, enhancing spiritual connection Physical Effects […]

Research Showing Fasting Benefits

Fasting has been a key form of veneration in Jainism and many other religions and philosophies of the world. As Jains world over observe Paryushan this week, they will practice fasting in different forms (Atthai, Upvaas, Ekasna etc.). Now scientific studies are starting to discover the health benefits of fasting, such as improving immune system, […]

Eating Before Sunset

Eating at night is a bad habit to get into because it doesn’t leave enough time before going to bed to digest your food well. Nighttime eating can lead to snacking excessively on junk food and it can also be at the root of poor sleep. If you’re looking for ways to stop eating at […]