Health tracker devices- a boon or curse

Though these devices help us to track our routine activities and keeps us motivated for achieving our fitness goal,the other side of the spectrum is unable to show a perfect picture of it.It has increased the level of anxiety and stress in people.They have become obsessed to achieve the fitness goal.Meeting everyday health target is the only concern among people.They are not enjoying exactly what they are doing,just focusing on completing the target and at the end of the day gained stress. They have lost the real joy and happiness in doing a workout session.people have forgot that being healthy is about mental health also and not going skinny alone.

Workout which you really enjoy without stressing yourself- is the actual way of acquiring health. Don't allow your fitness band to be your health Dictator.

Cooling exercise for summer.

Its important to exercise daily. But in summer no one likes going out and do strenuous exercise at gym and sweat. In that case we must look for some exercises that will keep ourselves cool and active as well.
Swimming is a healthy and wonderful exercise for summer. It’s not only cooling  and soothing for the body but also help in toning and strengthening body muscles. Early morning walk in park and evening strolls are both relaxing for the body and mind during this season. Also, in Ayurveda, shitli pranayama is recommended for instilling coolness, brightness and peacefulness in the body and mind.

Surprise summer Hydrator- zucchini

Zucchini is a popular summer squash made of 95% water.It is a good source of dietary fibre,vitamin A,C and k, folate and magnesium.It is best to use it fresh and raw in salads because cooking leads to loss of water.

Is water a mood enhancer?

People usually don't consider water as a mood enhancer.However,studies have proved otherwise.Even mild dehydration can alter a person's mood,energy levels and ability to think clearly.

Try this summer cool drink.
Ingredients
1.cucumber chunks 4-5
2.basil leaves 4 to 5
3.fennel 2 tsp
4.1/2 lemon
5.tonic water/soda/filtered water
6.cucumber slice with basil leaf to garnish

method

Muddle cucumber chunks and fennel together.Tear basil leave with hands and add to it.squeeze lime juice.Shake well all the ingredients and fine strain in a glass.Top it with tonic/filtered water or soda, garnish cucumber slice,basil leaves and serve.

Get up and get moving

Science and technology has made our life comfortable and we are able to achieve everything faster at just one click. But when it comes to health and fitness, it seems difficult and time consuming for most of us because first thing which knocks is gym, some regular yoga, Pilates, swimming etc.and we forget about a simple 40 -45 minutes’ walk which is the easiest way of achieving health.your health is about your lifestyle and a long term goal.
So get up and move, this is what you can keep going in your life for your better health without any complicity and time bar.

Are you stressed? It May be the cause for weight gain- obesity

When we are stressed, level of cortisol “stress hormone” increases in our body developing overeating habits to beat our stress. This increased level of hormone also causes your insulin level to increase and you crave for sugary and fatty foods. That’s the reason that instead of a banana or a salad you try to reach for junk foods.
So when you are stressed you must keep in mind that you are not overdoing any exercise as it further increase cortisol level. Try light exercise such as brisk walk, yoga, meditation will help you to calm down. Try to eat small frequent meals. Add dates or figs or nuts or flax seeds or chia seeds to your diet.

"Puffy face" - lets find out what may be the reason !

There could be so many reasons behind your puffy,swollen face from stress,water retention, allergies etc.

But don't get stressed about it,as it is not permanent.here are few natural ways to get rid of puffy face.

1. Reduce your salt intake
salt tend to retain water in the body causing puffiness.so don't eat too much salted items like chips,wafers,carbonated drinks etc.

2.Eat whole grains,fruits containing Vitamin c,beta carotene and anti oxidants. All these prevent water retention and also helps your skin to glow.

3.Drink sufficient water.Dehydration causes water retention and thus swollen face.

4.Do regular exercise to improve circulation which will help open up the pores.