healthy habits

How to Eat Healthy while Eating Out?

December 15, 2017 Swati 14 Comments

I am a huge foodie and a very unhealthy one on top of it. Cheeses and butters and full fat milk and mayo and mustard sauce. Try Fab India, its yum! Though I am not a real big fan of healthy eat outs, I have often noticed that people think they eat healthy while eating out while making their food choices. Not necessarily what we all think is healthy is actually healthy for you.

How to order in restaurants so that you eat healthy while eating out?

Not all these tips may be applicable to you or all the options available. I stay in Hyderabad where you can get all foods and that is what makes life really easy over here. This post is more or less influenced by the variety and food options available here in this city. And, yes, we are talking about vegetarian options only.

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3 Healthy Habits to prevent Heart Diseases and Cancer

March 30, 2017 PSCfy Partner 3 Comments

It is common for people to fall ill nowadays. Every second person we know is suffering from some disease or the other. But more than genetic factors, it is lifestyle which is causing today’s health problems. Cancer and cardiac illnesses are some of the most common diseases we hear, but it is possible to prevent them by making changes in our lifestyle. Check out what you can do to prevent falling prey to such problems.

Reduce your Waistline

Obesity is one of the leading causes of heart problems (find the best heart hospital in India). It can also cause cancer of breast, colon or pancreas. Thus, keeping a healthy weight is key to a healthy life.

It’s important to take care of the weight, not only through exercise, but also by maintaining a healthy diet. Avoid processed and fried foods, opt for organic options whenever possible and keep alcohol consumption to the limit.

Live an Active Lifestyle

Exercising is not the only way to lead an active lifestyle. It is important to keep yourself active in the course of the day and avoid sitting at one place all day long. Working out for an hour and not moving the entire day is not very helpful for the body. Keep a routine to get up from your desk at least once in two hours.

Instead of spending time in the gym, opt for a sport and make time for it at least once a week. Do some stretching exercises when you have been at one place for too long.

Yoga is another way to actually combat some serious illnesses. It:
• Helps in reducing stress
• Controls imbalances in the body
• Gets rid of free radicals
• Improves and strengthens the immune system
• Gives strength to fight diseases.

Limit time with Technology

Technology can be one of the contributing factors to cancer (check out for cancer hospitals in Delhi) and heart related problems. The electromagnetic energy emitted from phones and laptops causes stress in our body and interferes with the functioning by increasing the reactive oxygen species or free radicals as we know them.

Avoid keeping your laptops and cell phones near your head or other sensitive areas of the body including sexual organs. The radiations are also known to decrease sperm count and their functioning.

Keep yourself active and healthy and prevent all kinds of diseases.

5 Ways to Improve Immunity with Ayurveda

October 21, 2016 Swati 7 Comments

Chikungunya and dengue are the most prevalent infections right now, not to speak of the regular allergies. Weather conditions are bad, immunity levels are at all time low, nutrition is not balanced, almost everyone is suffering from joint pains, hospitals are almost full to the brim. Should we not try to improve immunity?

At such times, it is probably a good idea to inculcate the wisdom of the ancients. A few additions to your daily routine and you can help boost your health and improve immunity levels by a zillion times. These simple to use and everyday tweaks may improve your overall immunity as well as may give you hayfever relief. So, lets us see 5 simple ways how ayurveda can helps us.

The Golden Milk

I always used to like a simpler version of this. I am sure all moms prescribe this concoction for any and every small health issue be it cold, cough or insomnia.

Just mix ¼ tbsp of turmeric in hot milk and you are done.

Did you know you can increase the potency of turmeric with black pepper. So, a little of crushed pepper in the above concoction is even better.

4 Steps towards a Healthy Lifestyle

October 12, 2016 PSCfy Partner 2 Comments

Are you over-weight, not leading a healthy lifestyle, hungrier than usual, grumpier, tired all the time, feel the urge to pass water every half hour. Your colleague confides he had the same symptoms and got tested positive for diabetes. You get worried, go and get screened, results are negative for every possible test you got done and you feel elated and relieved.

The lack of healthy lifestyle is making health problems more prevalent in the society. Almost 1 in 3 people suffer from obesity-related problems. 70% Indians are prone to diabetes. Cancer has become a household name. Acidity and bloating are common problems everyone is dealing with. Not all health issues can be handled only through the health insurance. Some just need healthy lifestyle.

How can you have a healthy lifestyle?

#1. Get up Early

For ages, people have been advised to rise before the crack of dawn. The circadian rhythm helps the body to perform its best. It helps reset your body clock in sync with nature.

You are more energized and enthusiastic to take on the day. Your body feels light, you get more time for yourself, and you feel happier than the days you sleep in late.

The key is to stick to this routine even on the weekends and make it an ingrained habit rather than a chore.

How does Dental Hygiene reflect your overall Health?

August 3, 2016 PSCfy Partner 11 Comments

Often the most understated practices in our health is dental hygiene. Neither we make regular trips to a dentist’s chair nor we like being told how to brush our teeth although it is well documented that oral health has a link to our overall health.

Pregnant ladies are recommended to schedule regular dental appointments to make sure they do not suffer from any gum problems. Gingivitis can grow acute during pregnancy. Other gum problems can lead to preterm or low birth weight infants. Not only gum problems affect pregnant ladies but it can make other health conditions worse.

Dental Hygiene and Relation to Other Diseases

Bad dental hygiene makes it harder to control Blood Sugar levels

Gum inflammation and periodontal disease can make it difficult to control the blood sugar levels and make you prone to diabetes. On the other hand, diabetic people must be careful with their oral health as they are more prone to periodontal diseases.

Bad dental hygiene means more infections and inflammations

There is a link between gum disease and development of rheumatoid arthritis. Gum diseases can also lead to lung infections, especially pneumonia.

Bad dental hygiene leads to Heart Risks

The bacteria which causes gum inflammation can travel to the arteries of the heart through the blood stream. It can cause hardening of the arteries by depositing plaque on the walls leading to thickening of the walls and reduced blood flow which in turn may cause heart stroke.