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Posted : Dr Rohit Mehra, Aug. 20, 2011
Anna Hazare health stats Age 74 Weight 72 Kgs Medical Condition Age related mild hypertension. No Diabetes. Vital parameters Blood Pressure:150/90 Heart Beat: 90 per minute Blood sugar: Normal Current Intake 3 to 4 litres of water per day Physical Activity Minimal Irish Hunger Strike of 1981 In 1981, members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) imprisoned in England went ...
Posted : Dr Rohit Mehra, Aug. 20, 2011
Anna Hazare health stats Age 74 Weight 72 Kgs Medical Condition Age related mild hypertension. No Diabetes. Vital parameters Blood Pressure:150/90 Heart Beat: 90 per minute Blood sugar: Normal Current Intake 3 to 4 litres of water per day Physical Activity Minimal Irish Hunger Strike of 1981 In 1981, members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) imprisoned in England went ...
Health Benefits of Fasting
Posted : Vivek Vichare, Aug. 18, 2011
'A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.'- Gandhiji Great leaders such as Gandhiji and recently Anna Hazare have demonstrated the importance of fasting. The myriad benefits of prolonged, scientific fasting occur on three levels - physiologically, psychologically and spiritually. The focus of the article is to ...
Posted : Vivek Vichare, Aug. 18, 2011
'A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.'- Gandhiji Great leaders such as Gandhiji and recently Anna Hazare have demonstrated the importance of fasting. The myriad benefits of prolonged, scientific fasting occur on three levels - physiologically, psychologically and spiritually. The focus of the article is to ...
Pregnancy and Weight Gain
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 27, 2011
Pregnancy and weight gain go hand in hand. It is obvious that as your pregnancy will advance, you will gain weight. Ideal weight gain in pregnancy is around 22 - 26 pounds. Not all the weight that a pregnant woman gains is of the baby. From the amniotic fluid to the breast of a pregnant woman, everything adds up ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 27, 2011
Pregnancy and weight gain go hand in hand. It is obvious that as your pregnancy will advance, you will gain weight. Ideal weight gain in pregnancy is around 22 - 26 pounds. Not all the weight that a pregnant woman gains is of the baby. From the amniotic fluid to the breast of a pregnant woman, everything adds up ...
Utilizing holidays for good health in children
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 24, 2011
Nowadays, children are used to getting lots of gifts on innumerable occasions like birthday parties, gatherings, social activities, on achieving good results and many more instances. But generally the gifts are in the form of junk foods like chocolates or cakes, toys and hobby books and materials or even expensive clothes and outings. But in all this, health of the ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 24, 2011
Nowadays, children are used to getting lots of gifts on innumerable occasions like birthday parties, gatherings, social activities, on achieving good results and many more instances. But generally the gifts are in the form of junk foods like chocolates or cakes, toys and hobby books and materials or even expensive clothes and outings. But in all this, health of the ...
Fat burning spices
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 14, 2011
Fat or Obesity is the major issues that are prevailing in the societies. Most of the people have used almost every tricks and medication to burn the fats from the body but ultimately, don’t get desired results. However, currently home remedies or natural alternatives are getting popularity incredibly. In addition, species for losing weight are incorporated with home remedies ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 14, 2011
Fat or Obesity is the major issues that are prevailing in the societies. Most of the people have used almost every tricks and medication to burn the fats from the body but ultimately, don’t get desired results. However, currently home remedies or natural alternatives are getting popularity incredibly. In addition, species for losing weight are incorporated with home remedies ...
Tips to fitness
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 1, 2011
Who doesn’t want a good physique and healthy body? However, keeping your body balanced and in shape only requires proper workouts incorporated with healthy diet. There are several health plans available in the market that claim to give you proper body shape within few weeks. Ultimately, it is up to you that how you follow your workouts effectively to ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 1, 2011
Who doesn’t want a good physique and healthy body? However, keeping your body balanced and in shape only requires proper workouts incorporated with healthy diet. There are several health plans available in the market that claim to give you proper body shape within few weeks. Ultimately, it is up to you that how you follow your workouts effectively to ...
Gain weight naturally
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 25, 2011
Although most of the people are suffering from overweight and fat reduction problem, there are some who are having problems because they are not putting weight and look skinny and thin. We always think that being slims is in. Yes, it is good not to be overweight but you do not look good even when you are underweight. The contemporary ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 25, 2011
Although most of the people are suffering from overweight and fat reduction problem, there are some who are having problems because they are not putting weight and look skinny and thin. We always think that being slims is in. Yes, it is good not to be overweight but you do not look good even when you are underweight. The contemporary ...
How to boost your immunity?
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 25, 2011
Immunity against diseases is very important as otherwise our body can be prone to all sorts of infections and ailments. A body of man without immunity is like a bungalow made of cards or sand which can be easily destroyed even with a minor problem within no time. Earlier when man ate raw and healthy food, he never had to ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 25, 2011
Immunity against diseases is very important as otherwise our body can be prone to all sorts of infections and ailments. A body of man without immunity is like a bungalow made of cards or sand which can be easily destroyed even with a minor problem within no time. Earlier when man ate raw and healthy food, he never had to ...
Tips to Lose Weight and Stay Fit
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 11, 2011
Summer comes and all we get to hear is how to lose weight or meet people who want to know tips to lose weight. This is in order to get into their smart and sexy bikinis and enjoy beaches. Some people want to know how to lose weight because of either health reason or simply the fact that they ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 11, 2011
Summer comes and all we get to hear is how to lose weight or meet people who want to know tips to lose weight. This is in order to get into their smart and sexy bikinis and enjoy beaches. Some people want to know how to lose weight because of either health reason or simply the fact that they ...
Get healthy with cycling
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Feb. 1, 2011
In our hectic life we rarely get time to go out for a walk or exercise. But body needs good amount of exercise to keep it healthy, fit and fine. Many new exercising techniques and programs have been devised but some of the most originals and the best are still the age old exercising techniques which even now are helpful ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Feb. 1, 2011
In our hectic life we rarely get time to go out for a walk or exercise. But body needs good amount of exercise to keep it healthy, fit and fine. Many new exercising techniques and programs have been devised but some of the most originals and the best are still the age old exercising techniques which even now are helpful ...
Celebrating a healthy Christmas
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 20, 2010
Christmas is a time we all look up for relaxation and spending a genuine quality time with family. Some try plan out a trip or some just opt to stay cosy and comfortable in their homely niche. But not at any point of time one must negate health. Often it is reported that people after a joyous party have abdominal ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 20, 2010
Christmas is a time we all look up for relaxation and spending a genuine quality time with family. Some try plan out a trip or some just opt to stay cosy and comfortable in their homely niche. But not at any point of time one must negate health. Often it is reported that people after a joyous party have abdominal ...
Jog for your own health
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 17, 2010
Worldwide jogging is supposed to be quite a workout. Not everyone will recommend for weight training or hitting the gym often but they surely do shake their heads on walking and jogging. All it needs is willing mind, jogging shoes and some time. Just like any other regime a jog too has its own pros and cons. The following piece ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 17, 2010
Worldwide jogging is supposed to be quite a workout. Not everyone will recommend for weight training or hitting the gym often but they surely do shake their heads on walking and jogging. All it needs is willing mind, jogging shoes and some time. Just like any other regime a jog too has its own pros and cons. The following piece ...
Enjoy your party with health
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 14, 2010
Many a time’s weddings, parties and enjoyable times leave one with discomfort, abdominal after maths. The next morning following a sumptuous dinner often turns a night mare with stomach ache and diarrhoea, the time when you literally curse the fun. As these parties is an integral segment and are almost unavoidable at times and sometimes we ourselves never want to ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 14, 2010
Many a time’s weddings, parties and enjoyable times leave one with discomfort, abdominal after maths. The next morning following a sumptuous dinner often turns a night mare with stomach ache and diarrhoea, the time when you literally curse the fun. As these parties is an integral segment and are almost unavoidable at times and sometimes we ourselves never want to ...
Does water helps weight loss?
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Dec. 1, 2010
Which is the only drink having ‘0’ calories? Any guesses? Well, it’s our own, pure and fresh, nature’s nectar water! Drink as much you can, water will only help to wash out calories and waste from the body but will never add a single gram of weight on your body. It is the natural fluid, in the absence of ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Dec. 1, 2010
Which is the only drink having ‘0’ calories? Any guesses? Well, it’s our own, pure and fresh, nature’s nectar water! Drink as much you can, water will only help to wash out calories and waste from the body but will never add a single gram of weight on your body. It is the natural fluid, in the absence of ...
Exercising your neck
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 1, 2010
In the ancient era, when there were no machines and all the work was done manually, every part of the body was used and hence no exercises were needed to be done separately. But with the dawn of machine age, people started using machines more often and the utility of certain body parts became limited. On the other hand, due ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 1, 2010
In the ancient era, when there were no machines and all the work was done manually, every part of the body was used and hence no exercises were needed to be done separately. But with the dawn of machine age, people started using machines more often and the utility of certain body parts became limited. On the other hand, due ...
Easy weight gain these days
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Nov. 15, 2010
The human body is actually the end product of a process of millions of years of evolution, Close examination of our past helps uncover the key to future god health and weight loss. A lot of us often fail to realize the fact that our ancestors spent majority of their time in an environment quite different from ours. They travelled ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Nov. 15, 2010
The human body is actually the end product of a process of millions of years of evolution, Close examination of our past helps uncover the key to future god health and weight loss. A lot of us often fail to realize the fact that our ancestors spent majority of their time in an environment quite different from ours. They travelled ...
Choose a wise mattress for your lower back pain
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Nov. 12, 2010
From times immemorial back pain patients are advised to hook onto a firmer bedding but recent studies reveal a completely contrast story. For years, many people with back pain have been advised to sleep on a firm mattress, but a newer discovery shows that this bed might just add to the havoc and turn as a nightmare though. People who ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Nov. 12, 2010
From times immemorial back pain patients are advised to hook onto a firmer bedding but recent studies reveal a completely contrast story. For years, many people with back pain have been advised to sleep on a firm mattress, but a newer discovery shows that this bed might just add to the havoc and turn as a nightmare though. People who ...
Simple tips to avoid the winter weight gain
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Nov. 12, 2010
Are you the one who dreads winter holiday with all those tempting, fattening foods? This season is prepared for winters with the following simple plan to beta winter weight gain odd. Winters can prove to be bleak time for dieters, and not just because of the holidays. The cold weather can bringing some laziness and interrupts your workout regime, ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Nov. 12, 2010
Are you the one who dreads winter holiday with all those tempting, fattening foods? This season is prepared for winters with the following simple plan to beta winter weight gain odd. Winters can prove to be bleak time for dieters, and not just because of the holidays. The cold weather can bringing some laziness and interrupts your workout regime, ...
Modern hazards
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Nov. 12, 2010
We all realise that it is good and recommended by all to take small breaks during the prolonged hours of computer use. Staring at your monitor screen for hours and hours can bring along a lot of issues including headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, dry irritating eyes, lower concentration, neck and / or backache, with double vision and colour distortion. ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Nov. 12, 2010
We all realise that it is good and recommended by all to take small breaks during the prolonged hours of computer use. Staring at your monitor screen for hours and hours can bring along a lot of issues including headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, dry irritating eyes, lower concentration, neck and / or backache, with double vision and colour distortion. ...
Schedule your weight loss regime
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Aug. 30, 2010
Often we think that to be in the acceptable parameters of obesity; just doing a little exercise, eating right and avoiding a few things is a perfect plan but it’s not like that. Body is a very smart machine to handle, it is not just like that it is termed as the most complicated machine ever encountered. Weight loss in ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Aug. 30, 2010
Often we think that to be in the acceptable parameters of obesity; just doing a little exercise, eating right and avoiding a few things is a perfect plan but it’s not like that. Body is a very smart machine to handle, it is not just like that it is termed as the most complicated machine ever encountered. Weight loss in ...
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