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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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Stop Eating! Are These Foods Damaging Your Sex Drive?
There are a lot of things that impact your sex drive and food is one of them. There are certain items that affect the libido negatively and can make getting turned on difficult. Surprised? Read on to know the foods to avoid before having sex.
There are days when you’re more charged up and long to get closer to your partner. Then are those days when you just don’t feel like it. Even foreplay doesn’t seem to do much. Why is this? There are many reasons why you don’t feel turned on and in the mood to make love. It could be because of your mood, your busy schedule and even because of the food you eat.
A Few Foods Not to Eat Before Sex
1. Cheese
You love cheese but your libido doesn’t! In fact, it’s not just cheese but other dairy products that tend to lower your sexual desire. They produce excess mucus in some people and can make one feel clogged up. Give your cravings for dairy a rest, at least until you’ve made love. Remember, food and sex go hand-in-hand!
2. Alcohol
A glass or two of beer or wine can set your mood right for the night. However, if you think that downing the entire bottle will enhance your desire then you’re highly mistaken. Too much alcohol can reduce your sensitivity to touch, which means an orgasm might be elusive. So drink within limits to set the mood; just don’t guzzle everything. That goes for hubby too!
3. Canned Food
The high level of sodium in canned food can cause acidity, not the best condition to get you turned on. As much as you can, avoid these foods before having intercourse. However, if you’re too lazy to cook or have no other option but to rely on canned food, rinse the contents in water to get rid of the excessive salt. Try not to consume the liquid in the can too.
4. Oats
Rich in proteins, oats are a great way to kick-start your day especially if you’re feeling constipated. Researchers state that oatmeal not only keeps you energised but also aids your body in producing the stress-reducing hormone, serotonin, which boosts your sex drive. However, despite these pros, they’re included in the list of what not to eat before sex so limit them to just one bowl at a time. Having too much in one go can have a negative impact on your sex drive.
5. Broccoli
As healthy as it is, broccoli is not very good for your libido. This is because your body produces methane to digest it that results in excess gas and can put your mood off. This doesn’t mean you should stop eating this healthy green that’s rich in vitamins and minerals; just avoid eating it before having sex.
Besides these, other foods to avoid before having sex are energy drinks, beans, tofu, red meat, peppermint and french fries. All these foods contain content that can reduce your sexual desire. So if you’d been wondering why you just don’t feel the urge to get into the act even when you’re in a great mood, you’re probably making the wrong food choices. Ditch them before making love and save them for another time. Read more
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Oral Hygiene Instructions for Infants to School-going Children
Oral Hygiene is the practice of keeping the oral cavity, which includes the teeth, gums,and tongue clean. Parents should start maintaining oral hygiene of their child within a week after birth. The best time to counsel parents regarding oral hygiene is when the mother is expecting because parents to be more receptive at the time. As a dentist, I am here with some oral hygiene instructions for all age groups of kids.
1. Infants (0-1 year old )
Clean and massage the gums with a moistened gauze piece or wet cloth after every feed.
This helps in enhancing blood circulation in the gums and promotes growth of healthy bacteria.
In some kids, the first tooth comes at six months of age, whereas for others, it may come at around one year. So, on the basis of number of teeth erupted, use of a soft toothbrush is advised.
2. Toddlers (1-3 years old )
This is the best age to introduce your child to a tooth brush, if you have not done it earlier.
Brushing should be done by the parents, as the motor skills of children in this age group are not as developed.
Brush your child's teeth only with an infant sized toothbrush with soft bristles.
Only a non-fluoride toothpaste is advisable for kids under three years of age.
3. Preschoolers (3-6 years old)
A fluoride toothpaste can be introduced to kids, once they turn three years old.
The brushing technique of the child should be properly supervised by parents, or parents must assist their children in brushing teeth.
4. School-going kids (6-12 years old )
At this age, children now possess the dexterity to brush their teeth by themselves, but initially still require monitoring and reinforcement.
A fluoride rinse and floss can also be introduced to kids in this age group
The ideal time to replace your child's tooth brush is every three months or when you see the bristles appearing worn out, whichever comes sooner. Oral hygiene practices at home from an early age is very important to prevent condition like cavities and gingivitis in kids.
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Kesar Pista Cookies
Kesar and pista is a classic Indian combination of flavours; from ice cream, puddings to milk shakes, you will find in many Indian desserts. Here, we have tried to incorporate the delicious combination in cookies. Set aside your regular cookies and serve these to your kids with a glass of hot milk. The warm flavours of kesar and pista will leave them wanting for more.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
10 People
10 - 15 Minutes
15 - 20 Minutes
Ingredients
200 gm maida or all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vanilla custard powder
A generous pinch of baking soda
100 gm powdered sugar
100 gm ghee
2 cardamom pods freshly powdered
¼ tsp nutmeg powder
12-15 strands of Kesar
1 tsp rose water
Sliced almonds and pista
Method
Step 1
Soak kesar in rose water. In a small pestle and mortar, rub it nicely to get a kesar paste. Preheat the oven at 180 C and grease a baking tray.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add maida, custard powder, sugar, powdered cardamom, nutmeg powder and baking soda. Add the kesar paste.
Step 3
Now add melted ghee into the dry mixture and using your hands form a nice dough.
Step 4
Place the dough on a plastic sheet and cover it with another plastic. Using a rolling pin flatten the dough.
Step 5
Place them on the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12- 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories
213 K cal
Proteins
3.2 g
Fats
10.6 g
Carbohydrates
26.9 g
Cholesterol
22 mg
Sodium
9 mg
Potassium
65 mg
Tip: These cookies will stay well in an airtight container up to a month. So, you can make them in large batches. Read more
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