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Nurturing Gut Health: Simple Yoga Asanas to Boost Digestion

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  Nurturing Gut Health: Simple  Yoga Asanas to Boost Digestion In today's fast-paced world, a robust digestive system is essential for energy, vitality, and overall well-being. The monsoons, while refreshing, can also disrupt our gut health due to increased bacterial activity. Combat this challenge with yoga asanas designed to improve digestion and strengthen your gut health. Discover the power of Vajrasana, Agnisar Kriya, Swana Pranayama, and Pawanmuktasana as your allies on the journey to optimal wellness. Vajrasana: A Pose for Post-Meal Comfort Vajrasana stands out as the only asana that can be practiced after a meal. Its benefits extend beyond digestion improvement, aiding in overcoming infections and gastroenteritis. This pose not only strengthens your digestive system but also addresses spine-related issues. With your feet together and toes touching, sit back on your heels and lower your hips to rest on your parted heels. With hands on your thighs, close your eye...

Navigating Monsoon Food Safety: 10 Tips to Savor Rainy Delights Responsibly

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  Navigating Monsoon Food Safety: 10 Tips to Savor Rainy Delights Responsibly The monsoon season brings not only relief from the scorching summer heat but also a set of unique challenges to our health. As the rains pour down, the risk of foodborne illnesses rises due to increased humidity and the proliferation of pathogens. But fear not, for with these 10 essential tips, you can enjoy the monsoons without compromising your well-being. 1. Freshness is Key In the monsoon, prioritize fresh food to minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses. Opt for daily or alternate-day purchases of fruits, vegetables, and other perishables to ensure you're consuming the freshest produce. Eating food immediately after cooking not only retains its nutrients but also eliminates the chances of bacterial growth. 2. Source Safe Water Monsoon-related illnesses often stem from contaminated water. Stick to filtered or boiled water for drinking, and consider water purifying tablets or portable purif...

Experts share how much we need as drinking water 'essential' for weight loss

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Experts share how much we need as drinking water 'essential' for weight loss: In the search for effective weight loss strategies, the importance of hydration often takes a backseat to calorie counting and rigorous exercise routines. However, health experts are now emphasizing the important role that drinking water plays in weight loss efforts. While many fad diets promise quick results, the timeless advice of drinking enough water remains steadfast for its numerous benefits to overall health and potential to accelerate the slimming journey. In the pursuit of weight loss, a universal principle is a calorie deficit – expending more energy than you consume. This principle is often combined with exercise regimens to amplify results. But according to experts, an often-overlooked tool that can increase the effectiveness of these efforts is proper hydration. Dr. Linda Anegawa, an expert in internal medicine and obesity medicine, highlights the multifaceted benefits of water in weight ...