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Yoga Poses to Reduce Cholesterol Naturally
Yoga has a multitude of health benefits. It goes beyond regular stretching and aerobic exercise. Yoga is a powerful science that can align the body and mind in a way so as to reduce ailments, increase positive energies, and improve health and wellness. Certain conditions require medication and cannot be supplemented by alternative healing practices. High cholesterol, however, is an ailment that can be effectively controlled by monitoring one's food intake and practising certain asanas regularly.
How Does Yoga Help to Lower and Control Your Cholesterol Levels?
To understand the answer to the question- can yoga lower cholesterol, you should understand what cholesterol really is and is it all bad. Cholesterol is a fat-like and waxy substance that is found in the cells of our body. The amount of cholesterol required for bodily functions can be produced by the body itself, and any additional fat that you consume will clog your arteries.
Regular practice of certain asanas will help balance the flow of energy in the body. This reduces stress, helps in weight reduction, eliminates toxins, calibrates digestive functions, calms the nervous system, and improves blood circulation. Reducing weight and cutting down on mental stress can work wonders on the cholesterol levels in the body.
Yoga Poses to Reduce Your Cholesterol Levels and Get Healthy
Here are a few poses that could be beneficial for you. Yoga for high cholesterol should be practised regularly to see results.
1. Ardha Matsyendrasana
This sitting half spinal twist helps to massage the abdominal organs. It improves digestive function and stimulates the liver. It is named after the yogi Matsyendranath and also goes by the half- king of the fish pose.
How to Do
Sit with your legs stretched. Put your feet together and keep your spine erect.
Bend the left leg so that the heel is adjacent to the right hip.
Place your right leg over the knee of the left leg.
Twist your waist, shoulder and neck towards the right, looking over the right shoulder.
Stretch your right arm and grasp your left foot.
Hold the pose for 30 to seconds while breathing deeply.
Exhale and release slowly.
2. Shalabhasana
This asana is also known as the grasshopper or locust pose. It looks simple but is a tough asana to perform. Regular practice can help you perfect this pose. The pose improves blood circulation and regulates metabolism. It helps you lose weight and reduces stress. Avoid this asana if you suffer from migraines or if you are pregnant.
How to Do
Lie flat on your abdomen and place your hands by the side.
Lift your legs as you inhale along with the upper torso.
Use your inner thighs to lift your leg without bending the knees. Your weight has to rest on the lower abdomen.
Hold this pose for a minute and release.
3. Vajrasana
Vajra means diamond and this asana is one of the important practices in hatha yoga. This is also one of the only asanas that can be performed even after eating. This asana massages the digestive organ and aids digestion. It helps in relieving the stress of muscular cramps, and it improves the circulation of blood to lower cholesterol.
How to Do
Kneel down with your feet stretched behind you. Make sure the big toes touch each other.
Lower your body onto your buttocks are resting and rest them on your heels so that the thighs rest on the calf muscles.
Keep the hands on the knees and look forward while keeping your head straight.
Focus on your breathing.
Remain in the pose for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Sarvangasana
Sarvangasana helps regulate thyroid hormones. Regulation of these hormones helps in breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the body. This improves metabolism and reduces the accumulation of cholesterol.
How to Do
Lie level on your back with the legs together and arms by your side.
In one movement, raise your legs and buttocks with your back, keeping the elbows as support to your lower body. Stand on your shoulders with your hands supporting your back.
Keep your elbows close to each other.
Maintain straightness of spine and legs. The upper arms and shoulder should support the body.
Keep your toes pointed and hold the pose for a minute. Breathe deeply.
If you feel your neck straining, release from the pose gently.
Lower your knees first to relax the pose.
5. Chakrasana
Also known as the half-bow or urdhva dhanurasana, this asana helps in enhancing the vitality of the heart. It stimulates the thyroid and pituitary glands and helps in boosting metabolism.
How to Do
Lie flat on the floor and bend your knees to bring the soles close to your buttocks. Keep the feet hip-width apart.
Place your hands behind your shoulders and ensure that your fingers are spread open. Point the fingers towards the shoulders.
Bring your weight up and balance on your limbs. The entire body should rise off the mat. The head should hang gently, and your neck should stretch out.
Take slow and deep breaths.
Hold this pose for one minute at least. Release by bending the arms and legs while lowering your back to the ground. Rest in Shavasana before continuing your practice.
6. Parvattrikonasana
This asana bends the body to look like a triangle and therefore is called trikonasana. It helps to reduce body weight from the sides of the hip and waist. Reducing the fat from here will help your organs like liver and pancreas to function better. Calf and thigh muscles are also toned.
How to Do
Stand upright with your legs about four feet apart.
Keep the right foot at a 90-degree angle and the left foot at 15-degrees.
Keep the feet perpendicularly aligned.
Keep your body weight balanced equally on both your feet.
Breathe deeply and with an exhalation, bend your body on the right from your hip while making sure that the waist remains straight. Lift the left hand up while the right-hand touches the ground. The arms should produce a straight line.
Stretch to the maximum while maintaining focus and stability in your body. Inhale and come back up. Bring the arms to the side before straightening your feet.
Repeat for the left side.
Apart from these asanas you can do pranayama regularly and maintain a balanced diet. Eat fibre-rich foods and have an active lifestyle to avoid cholesterol accumulation and related health issues.
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15 Simple Ways To Keep Your Child Busy and Happy on a Long Journey
Even adults can get bored on long journeys, so it is obvious your kids are going to get bored! But how do you solve the problem?
15 Activities to Keep Children Busy on Long Journeys!
If you are soon planning to embark on a long journey with your children and are looking for ways to keep them busy through it,look no further! Here are 15 travel activities for kids you can engage your child in. Ready? Here we go!
1. Magnet Letters
This is a great way to squeeze some learning into play. You can carry magnet letters and a board, and ask your child to spell out different words.
2. Instant Film Cameras
If you thought instant film cameras are a thing of yesteryears, you're wrong! They still exist, and can make for hours of fun for your child. Ask him to click pictures of interesting things he sees!
3. Sorting
One of the easiest ways to engage a young child is to give him a 'sorting' activity. You can carry 2 or 3 empty containers and a mix of coloured beads or different shapes too. Ask him to sort the beads by colour, shape, etc.
4. I See Something
This is probably one of the oldest tricks in the parenting book! You basically pick one thing in your immediate surroundings, and give clues for your child to guess it:'I see something green and round' could be a green ball you are carrying.
5. 21 Questions
This is another version of the above game. However, here you can think of anything in the world (not necessarily something that is present in your surroundings at the moment).Your child has to ask 21 questions to try and guess the thing.
6. Magic Slate
Magic slates can enable hours of scribbling and drawing fun without the fuss and mess of crayons, colours, pens and markers. They are an excellent ways to keep kids busy!
7. Music and Movies
While it may not be a great idea to give your children too much exposure to gadgets, they can come in handy to engage kids on a journey.Download all their favourite music and cartoons for their ears and eyes to feast on.
8. Antakshari/Dumb Charades
This might work better with slightly older kids. However, once you get going, this is one of those toddler travel activities that can quite literally last you the entire journey!
9. Spot Every
This one can be fun for a road trip. Ask your child to spot every black car, or every petrol pump... and when they do, they have to say a funny word like “Abracadabra!” or something like that.
10. Treasure Hunt
This one might take some planning, but can be real fun. It works especially well if you are traveling by road in a car.Wrap a gift and hide it somewhere in the car. And then you can give you child clues to find the treasure!
11. Playing Clay
One of the most crucial tips for long road trips is that you have a lot on your mind, and cannot be bothered about stains and spilling accidents.Clay can come to your aid here; it allows for mess-free fun. This makes playing dough perfect as a travel companion.
12. Hand Puppets
Kids are very imaginative, and one way you can encourage their creativity and imagination is by using hand puppets.You can ask them to spin a story around the puppets. You can try our Minion Hand Puppets for starters, and then improvise and make your own!
13. Quiet Please
All this noise and commotion can drive you up the wall, so when you want some peace and quiet, you can challenge your kids with one simple task:whoever stays quiet the longest, wins something! The best way to do this is to give them a watch.Even though they can't tell time, you can give them a task like: stay quiet till the small hand reaches from 2 to 3 (that means one entire hour of quiet for you!).
14. Puzzle
A simple single-piece or 4-piece puzzle is perhaps one of the earliest games we pick for our toddler. Why not pack it with on a journey?To make it more fun and challenging (and time-consuming!) - you can mix all the pieces of all the puzzles together.
15. Food!
When nothing works, open a packet of chips!
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Standard Stroller Buying Guide
What is a Standard Stroller?
Standard stroller is generally large in size and comes loaded with features. It is quite durable and is designed for everyday use. Many standard strollers are compatible with infant car seats too. The seats are usually wide and cushioned, giving ample space and comfort to your baby. They can serve multiple purposes, such as a travel system, a shopping cart and a high chair. These strollers are the best buy if your use is limited to an evening stroll in the nearby park or shopping mall.
How is a Standard Stroller Useful?
A standard full-size stroller is the big daddy of all the strollers in the market, with the largest number of features available. It is sturdy, easy riding, and comes loaded with baby and parent-friendly features. You can use these strollers right from the baby's initial months up to the time they are too big for it.
Why You Need a Standard Stroller?
You need a standard stroller because-
Your baby is now an 'independent sitter', is curious about all the sights and sounds around and doesn't need to lie in a reclined position anymore in a pram. Outdoor visits in a standard stroller will help your little one to socialize.
Your baby can't walk yet, but is becoming increasingly heavier to carry around. A stroller allows your baby to be secured in a safe carriage while you move around.
Walking can easily tire children. It can put unnecessary strain on their tender feet and legs. Small children can walk only short distances for the first 3-4 years, but that shouldn't stop you from taking them to the mall or for a walk in the park. A stroller is the perfect solution in this case, that provides the child and you with greater mobility, without tiring out your young one.
Standard strollers come with adequate storage space at the bottom, making them ideal shopping companions, while giving your child a safe, comfortable ride.
A standard stroller has the maximum features and is the most comfortable strolling option for your child.
Features List
There are a few features to consider when you buy a standard full-size stroller. The 'Must Haves' point to the essential features, while the 'Good to Haves' are add-on features you may or may not choose to install.
Must Haves
An adjustable canopy.
Reclining Seat - Fully reclining position is best for babies who have not developed head and neck support.
3-Wheel System or 4-Wheel System - A 3-wheel pram is lighter and easier to maneuver than a 4 wheel one. This is useful for parents who wish to jog with their newborns in tow. However, the 3-wheel structure makes the pram less sturdy and stable.
Reversible Seat It lets babies enjoy the world or look at you when they are cranky.
Good to Haves
Toy Attachments - To keep your baby entertained.
I-Pad Hookup.
Height-adjustable handle.
Child tray and Parent tray- For easy storage.
Storage Basket - To hold the diaper bag/purse/grocery bags.
A Reversible Handle - That lets babies enjoy the world or look at you when they are cranky.
Pros and Cons of a Standard Stroller
Know the advantages and disadvantages that come with a standard stroller, so you can make an informed buying decision.
Pros
Cons
Comes with plenty of features.
Bulky, feels like moving around furniture.
Can be used from childbirth to preschool years.
The stroller might get worn out by the time it reaches toddlerhood and it is not advisable to use a worn out stroller.
Is sturdy and very safe for the child.
Assembling can be complex, since there are a lot of parts. Also, moving through narrow doors and spaces would be a problem.
What to Look for in a Standard Stroller?
We have listed here some pointers you should keep in mind while buying a standard stroller for your bundle of joy-
1. Weight Considerations
Ensure that your baby lies within the recommended weight ranges for the stroller, which usually is up to 22kgs.
2. Adjustability
Check if the seat openings at the front are adjustable, so you can adjust them according to your baby's girth.
3. Transportability
Check if the stroller is relatively easy to fold and fits into your car's rear compartment.
4. Straps
Ensure that the straps are at least 20mm in width.
5. Base
Strollers with wider bases are safer as they prevent children from tipping over when they look out of the sides.
6. Baby Facing Position
Standard strollers will offer you 3 kinds of positions - front facing, rear-facing and reversible.
Rear-facing - These strollers allow children to face you while you are pushing the stroller. This helps with older babies, who are independent enough to sit on their own, but need to face their caregiver for an assurance and protection.
Front-facing - As children grow out of infancy and into toddlerhood, they will be more interested in taking in the surroundings. A front-facing position will help them enjoy their ride in the stroller better.
Reversible - These are strollers where you can change the handle position to make them either front-facing or rear-facing, according to the mood or age of your child.
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