Showing posts with label Good Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good Health. Show all posts

Friday, January 20, 2012

Calorie and Diabetic Diets




Diabetes is an adverse physical condition which should not be taken lightly. These conditions can be fatal if not taken proper care of. Diabetes is a condition which is also influenced by obesity. Extensively surplus body weight, more than the recommended body weight according to height, makes you prone to diabetes mellitus, a condition in which blood sugar level is high. It is known that obese people are more susceptible to diabetes. It should be known that extra calories can serves as a reason for diabetes as it influences and invigorates obesity.


Aims of a diabetic and obese victim
An obese individual when determines that he / she is a victim to diabetes, he or she should work towards obtaining a recommended ideal body weight. This can be achieved by undergoing regular exercises. While you work on your body weight through workouts, you should make sure that these exercises are suitable for you and has significant effects on your body calories. Along with exercises diabetic medications are also essential for preventing the disorders from progressing. Diet also plays an important role in controlling calories in the body, which in turn is beneficial for controlling diabetes.


Doctors recommend
If your are a victim of diabetes and have extra pounds on your body, then your health expert would suggest a diet that restricts your intake of calories to approximately less than 1,500 calories each day. A diet that complements with carbohydrate, proteins and fats is helpful in marinating the blood sugar level to its normal state. Such diet when adopted with a diet including limited intake of calories to 1500 calories can work well on the victim’s body resulting in balanced sugar level and controlled diabetes.


It is best to get diagnosed for diabetes as soon as you notice its symptoms. Your doctor can provide vital aid in control the disease and living a healthy life.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Benefits of Surya Namaskar


The simple Surya Namaskar that has been practiced in India for years has recently found a whole lot of takers.


And if you want a good start to your day, what better than the Surya Namaskar, which is known to have a host of health benefits. There are 12 different poses to do in a Surya Namaskar and you're known to have finished a complete round when you've performed two consecutive sets.


- You don't need to be doing yoga regularly in order to practice the Surya Namaskar. If performed correctly, this exercise does not strain or cause injury. If performed in the morning, it relieves stiffness, revitalises your body and refreshes the mind. Do it during the day and it will instantly boost you up, practice it after sundown and it helps you unwind.


- Not only does the Surya Namaskar give you a great stretch and keep you fit physically (it is extremely beneficial for your joints, ligaments and improves flexibility and posture), but is also does wonders for your mental and emotional health.


- Surya Namaskar stimulates almost every system in your body - the cardiovascular system because it keeps the heart strong and, the digestive system as well as the nervous system.


- It also makes endocrinal glands like the thyroid, parathyroid and pituitary glands, function normally.


- Practising the Surya Namaskar regularly is also known to ease stress and give you peace of mind besides increasing your levels of concentration.


- If you have trouble sleeping at night, the Surya Namaskar will help you fall asleep without using any external stimulants.