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Prevention from Lifestyle Diseases through Yoga Asana (Part-8 Thyroid)

Introduction Yoga is one of the best thing that, India gifted to the humanity. Yoga have so many benefits that we have discussed in our previous articles. Yoga balances your energy level, helpful in your mental tension and increases your flexibility. Now, we will talk about how you can prevent yourself or cure your thyroid disease with the help of yoga. Several studies have shown that yoga is helpful in improving your thyroid disease (weather it is a Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism). Some Information on Thyroid disease Well, now-a-days, thyroid is very common in people across the world. The thyroid is a small gland in the body, specifically in throat which secrets hormones, these hormones help in maintaining metabolism, temperature and growth of the body. These hormones are also important for a child's brain development. Thyroid disease affect the patient's physical and mental health. This disease is more common in women than men.  Mainly thyroid disease are of two types: Hyp...

Nutrition: Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Components of your Diet.

  Nutrition is the most important part of your health and development. A nutrition rich diet is also responsible for the good mental health. Nutrition rich diet keeps you away from Lifestyle diseases. If you get enough nutrition, it will also help you to live longer, happy and healthy. So, nutrition is important in all aspects, for your body. Nutritive and Non-Nutritive component of your diet Nutritive components of diet  Nutritive components of diet are those which provide you considerable amount of energy and calories such as proteins, fats, vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals. All those nutrients constitutes your balance diet. They are also known as primary component of your diet. 1) Protein : Protein is found in muscles, hair, skin, bones and each and every other body parts or tissue. In other words, protein is found throughout your body. It is considered as a base of life. Protein is made from 20 + basic building blocks called amino acids and create base of formation of...

Mental health: An important health issue.

  Mental health Mental health refers to behavioural, psychological and social wellbeing. It is a state of a person that enables to cope with the stresses of life and helps to realise their abilities and learn well and work well. Mental health is important in every stage of life from childhood to adulthood. A bad mental health can affect your daily tasks, relationships and physical health. Stress, depression and anxiety can affect your mental health and disturb you throughout your day. Mental health affects how you  think how you feel and how you react in any situation. If your mental health is good you can easily handle any kind of stress, depression and anxiety. Importance of mental health in your life About 450 million to 470 million people suffer from mental disorders. According to WHO, In the coming years depression will constitute the 2nd largest disease burden worldwide. Global burden of mental health disorder will be beyond the treatment capacity of the Nations. So, men...

It's all about Nutrition

  Nutrition Nutrition is a biological process by which an individual used food to utilise the different essential nutrition and fulfill the requirement of physical needs and necessities. Types of Nutrition A) Macro Nutrients B) Micro Nutrients A) Macro Nutrients : Macronutrients are the nutrients your body needs in larger amount and consists of major parts of your diet.The main work of these nutrients is to provide energy, growth and repairing of the tissues. Carbohydrate, Protein and Fats are the macronutrients. 1) Carbohydrates : Carbohydrates or carbs are sugar molecules. It is most essential nutritive component of food along with proteins and fats. It's chemical composition consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in ratio 1:2:1. Carbohydrates acts like a fuel for your body. Sugar is the main unit of carbohydrate. The carbohydrates breaks down into glucose. Glucose is the main source of energy for your bodies cells, tissues and organs. It provide instant energy. Lack of Carboh...

How Aerobic Exercises is beneficial for your health?

Aerobic Exercises Aerobic exercises is categorised in intense physical activity, which helps you to improve your cardiovascular system and overall health. It includes exercises like- Running, Skipping, Jumping, Brisk Walking etc. Aerobic exercises is very intense, that causes you sweat and hard breathe. This exercise involves all your large group muscles. Aerobic exercises usually involves your whole body but it's main benefit is on your cardio respiratory system. Trainers are also suggested aerobic exercises for weight loss. Aerobic exercises increases stamina, reduce anxiety and depression and boost your energy. Types of aerobic exercise There are different types of aerobic exercise which ranges between difficulty and time. Aerobic exercise includes boot camp, kickbox, cardio, hip hop, funk etc. 1) Low Impact exercises : Low impact exercises are for beginners and moderate level exercisers. It includes- Walking, Rowing, Cycling, Swimming etc. 2) High Impact exercises : There is ...