Does Yoga Have an Edge Over Workout at the Gym? We Bust Some Myths

The young crowd dressed in the best of sports apparel, hitting the gym is a huge lifestyle choice, the likes of Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston are seen flaunting their yoga mats while getting in or out of their studies. While a fit body is increasingly in demand, what workout to opt for is a matter of debate. We get you expert opinion.

Cannot Lose Weight with Yoga

It is just not possible not to lose weight if you are over-weight. Traditional yoga might not be the best bet to lose weight, but power yoga works wonders

1. Yoga corrects any hormonal imbalance that might be cause of weight gain.
2. Stretching and holding in asanas uses energy so you do end up losing weight.
3. Unlike cardio when the weight loss is limited to the time you are running on treadmill, yoga enhances basal metabolic rate, which makes sure you are losing weight long after your workout too.

Yoga is Boring

It sure is easier to pick up gym buddies and pump up the machines along with thumping music, but if your own well being cannot motivate you enough like being able to touch your toes, free and light body, what else can?

Chances of Injuries in Gym

In yoga there is no heavy equipment that can fall on you or machines that you can trip over, but if not done under expert guidance injury is as much a possibility in yoga as in gym.

Weight Loss Through Yoga is Healthier

There sure are chances of muscle weight loss more through gymming. But if cardio and strength training is followed properly, pockets of fat disappear.

Shows on the Face

One common mistake that those in a hurry to lose weight often make is not eating well enough. Starving body put to tough gym regimen might help you drop kilos, but would also be detrimental to health. Yoga on the other hand, heals andy physical, hormonal disorders and thus bring body to an ideal weight.

Watch Out

Before taking up any workout regimen, check your own fitness levels and get it cross-checked by an expert. Discuss your fitness goals before going in for a class of workout regimen. One's fitness is measured on five parameters and here is a common man's quick guide.

1. Cardion Vascular Endurance (if you can climb stairs)
2. Muscle Strength (if you can lift heavy bags)
3. Muscle Endurance (how long can you hold a bag)
4. Flexibility (Can you sit down and remove your shoes)
5. Body Composition (Proportion of fat and muscle in your body)

Age Wise

Though fitness levels differ from individual to individual, whether to opt for gym or yoga is a personal choice. While there will be exceptions, in general on can stick to:

1. Those less than 30 years can go for a proper cardio and strength training.
2. From 35-40, divide your time equally between yoga and gymming.
3. Above 40, more of yoga and less of gym. As one grows old, opt for gentle exercises.

Expert Advice

 Yoga is holistic workout that not only brings about bodily change bu also mental and spiritual. Difficult to sustain initially, once one gets into the groove; one gains a healthy lifestyle for keeps.

How Fat Loss is Much Better Than Weight Loss

Its after observing so many clients and trainers today We are writing it openly. No offense but point is what is right and what is wrong.

Cardio For Weight Loss - Doing hours of cardio for weight loss will lead to nothing but slower metabolism and further more complex situation. If your trainer is doing this with you. God Bless you.

Boiled Veggies and Fruits - Start eating fruits and boiled veggies!!! Totally shitty thing you can do with fat loss clients.

Weight Loss Centers - Many reputed weight loss centers and dieticians mess up situation by just focusing on weight loss instead of fat loss. They show results just on weighing scale. They make clients habitual of their centers, clients become dependent on them, as they leave centers they bounce back with a jet speed.

Right Nutrition - Nutrition is not just food rich in vitamins and minerals. Fats carbs proteins has to be balanced according to goal.

Choosing Low Fat Products? - Really biggest myth of all. If you are the one who do so. I have my all sympathy with you.

It could be endless and we can keep on writing, but main things we had highlighted and you are better judge now.

Fat loss is not that difficult.

Top 11 Signs to Know If You Have Kidney Disease - Live Kidney Donation

Kidney Infection Symptoms and kidney diseases are typically silent until they reach the advanced stages. Most patients are not even aware that they have renal issues because there are little to no symptoms during the first phases. This, however, doesn’t mean that they are totally undetectable. In fact, aside from warning signs, there are also a handful of imaging and laboratory tests that you can take if you suspect renal problems.

Warning Signs

● Changes in your urine’s characteristics
● Swelling of your extremities and even your face and neck
● Feeling tired all the time
● Trouble breathing
● Nausea and vomiting
● Ammonia-like breath
● Loss of appetite
● Feeling cold
● Itchy and dry skin
● Trouble concentrating
● Frequent muscle cramps

These signs and symptoms are often associated with other medical conditions. Because of this, most patients with renal diseases are not immediately diagnosed correctly. If you experience any of these health issues, it’s best if you can consult your attending physician right away.

Detection

There are four types of tests your doctor can order to rule out or affirm any kidney disease you may have.

Blood Tests

● Serum creatinine measures the waste product, creatinine, in your body. Although its normal values can vary depending on gender, race and age, any result beyond the range can signal an impaired renal function.

● Glomerular Filtration Rate measures your organs’ ability to filter out and remove waste products from your system. If your kidneys are not working properly, a GFR of below 60 is expected.

● Blood Urea Nitrogen measures the amount of urea nitrogen. A test result beyond the 7 to 20 range can signal renal issues.

Biopsy

Biopsies are carried out by collecting tissue samples from your urinary tract using a thin cutting needle. It’s generally done to rule out specific causes, such as malignancies, or to determine your organ’s response to treatment.

Urine Tests

Urinalysis is one of the first diagnostic tests you may be prescribed with if renal problems are expected. This test can include both microscopic and dipstick tests to determine the presence of bacteria, protein, pus or even sugar in your urine.

Imaging Studies

CT Scan involves the use of contrast dyes to determine any abnormalities or obstructions in your urinary tract. While this test can help your doctor in his assessment, there are a handful of precautionary measures and risks you have to be aware of. Renal diseases, particularly those in their late stages are particularly vulnerable to its adverse effects.

Ultrasound is also often used to detect obstructions and renal abnormalities. However, instead of dyes, this imaging tool relies on sound waves in creating a picture of your kidneys.

More Smoking Can Cause Cataracts Very Fast

It has been noticed that smokers are more likely to catch an eye deficiency compared to non smokers.

- Snuff smoke can cause itching, irritation and even infections that would lead to conjunctivitis, small ulcers or lesions in the cornea. 

- In addition, this substance releases toxic chemicals into the bloodstream that accelerate cellular aging by stimulating the emergence of diseases such as cataracts or macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the world.

In this sense, a smoker who has started this habit since his/her teen age, "may lose vision completely five years earlier than a non-smoker."

The risks (irritation, dryness or itching of the eyes) mainly affect current smokers. However, the likelihood of impaired vision also affects, to a lesser extent.

According to the World Health Organization, smoking is a habit to blame for the death of one person in every eight seconds.

Anti-Smoking Warnings on New Cigarette Packs

The Ministry of health is launching an anti-smoking campaign against anti-smoking warnings in which there is a photograph of a man who is suffering from cancer in larynx in his 45 years of age. There are six pictograms on the whole, that will launch in the market from July 15 including the photography of a mouth with wounds in the gums and a desperate boy in the middle of an enclosed smoke.

The campaign came from the Law of the Regulation and Control of Snuff since July 2011 which stipulates the obligation to include graphics on cigarette packs. Today, social organizations are engaged in creating awareness among the people about the harmful effects of smoking which especially damages the respiratory system. Although the fight against anti smoking has been favorable in the last four years, pulmonologists speak up for the need of diagnosis of smoking policy that would reduce morbidity and the costs of treating respiratory diseases at advanced stage.

Various pulmonologist proposed the implementation of a specific unit for the treatment of the addictive disease. The drugs block the nicotine receptors in the brain and fights withdrawal to avoid the state of anxiety and irritability that are prone to smoking addictions. When the smoker smokes nicotine level rises, and it requires spending hours to make these levels down and believe in the person's need to raise them again. The treatments last for at least four months and a maximum two years.

"For better Future & Health - Quit Cigarette".

First Oldest Kidney Donor - Gifts Life to a Stranger

Nicholas Crace, 83 year old, A former director of the charity in the county of Hampshire (UK) decided to donate a kidney to the British National Health Service after the death of his wife in 2011, when he found more time to volunteer.

Nicholas Crace has also donated blood around 57 times on blood camp occasions and now, by donating a kidney to a stranger in Charity, he became the first oldest person in Britain.

In Telephone Interview, Nicholas Crace said that "I had an easy and comfortable life. I thought it is to refund a portion of my fortune. I had no one to depend on me for a long time."

As he knows that, he is too old to donate blood or bone marrow, so he finally decided to donate a kidney and he is also surprised to discover that he is not only Britain's oldest organ in yield but also have a native kidneys of  40 years.

According to the charity, There are almost 7,000 Britons, who are in the waiting list for a kidney and around 300 die every year waiting for a kidney donor.

Altruistic kidney transplants have been performed in Britain since 2007 and since then, Nicholas Crace is one of the nearly 100 people who has donated a kidney to a stranger.

Watch Nicholas Crace Interview - "83-yr-old UK Man Becomes the Oldest Living Kidney Donor"

Food is Not Your Enemy - What About Fat ??

You are not fat, but you really scared to getting fat soon because you eat a lot. Or in other means you eat very less because you do not want to get fat but in that case you are loosing your vitamins, minerals, proteins etc of the body.

We know Food is main thing in our life. Everybody knows the importance of food.

Now, i am sharing some food items which have very few calories but at the same time, high in fiber, minerals proteins, calcium and vitamins etc. Include these items in your diet and it will not give fat to your body and care you from different diseases and health problems.

Cucumber - It has 97% water and 13-16 calories per 100g. There is Zero fat, no cholesterol or no sodium in it. It gives your body vitamins A, C, K, B6 as well as folate and thiamin. It is not only salad but tasty food item too. Read More benefits of Cucumber

Carrot - Carrot has only 40 calories per 100 grams and also an important source of vitamin A which is best in strong health, shining skin, cancer prevention and anti-aging. Carrots is also good for eyes. Read More benefits of Carrots

Onion - Onion is only the food which adds flavor to any dish boring diet. It has only 32-45 calories per 100 grams and 1.4 grams of fibre. It is a very good source of vitamin C, B6, biotin, chromium, calcium and dietary fibre. Read More benefits of Onion

Strawberries - It is very delicious, Sweet, tasty fruit and perfect fir dessert. Strawberries are less calorie fruit with 35-45 calories per 100 grams. It helps to keep digestion regular, as well as lowers blood pressure and curbs overeating. Read More benefits of Strawberries

Eggplant - Eggplant or Brinjal is one of the most versatile foods in the kitchen with 20 calories per 100g. It reduced risk of cancer, cholesterol reduction, weight loss and increase better skin tone. Read More benefits of Eggplant

Mushrooms - This food item has 35 calories per 100 grams and used for medical purpose from 1000years. Mushrooms are rich and excellent source of potassium, mineral, high proteins, vitamins, riboflavin, niacin, and selenium. Is is very effective in preventing cancer of breast, helps in weight loss and increasing immunity. Read More benefits of Mushrooms

Peppers - They have 12-25 calories per 100 grams and 95% water. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K. Peppers is an excellent way to spice up otherwise bland dishes and it adds flavor, color, and crunch to many low-calorie dishes. It helps to fight in many diseases which you can read here in brief. Read More benefits of Peppers

Lettuce - It has 20 calories per 100 grams. You can also add this vegetable in Salad. It contains Vitamin C in huge amount. It is best high nutritional healthy food. It helps in curing constipation, improves insomnia and relieves headache, helps in curing Anemia, beneficial during pregnancy, treatment for hair fall. Read More benefits of Lettuce

Asparagus - They have 20 calories per 100 grams and 95% water. It is a healthy diet for too many health benefits. It is easily to grow in home gardens. It is a good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K Read More benefits of Asparagus

No matter how good you get.
You can always get better and that's the exciting part.

8 Powerful Reasons To Eat An Egg Daily - "Don't Hate it"

According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) - The EGG is the most nutritious food in the world after breast milk. Now 150 Countries celebrates World Egg Day on the second Friday of October each year.

So, here are the Top 8 powerful reasons to eat an egg a day. "Don't Hate it"

1. Egg contains protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, choline and all the healthy nutrients that body needs to stay fit.

2. Ovalbumin is the main protein in white Egg and making up 60-65% of the total protein. It contains all the amino acids that body needs to grow, stay healthy and repair worn tissues.

3. Egg contains protein of high biological value which is very important for children for their proper growth and also important for elders to reduce muscle loss.

4. There are two types of fats in human body i.e. monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Healthy fats are essential for the proper functioning of the body. Egg contains monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (Cardiovascular disease is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels).

5. The Egg also contains some other minerals like phosphorus, zinc and selenium in good quantity.

Benefits:

• The main function of phosphorus is the formation of bones and teeth, utilization of carbohydrates and fats in the body and maintenance and repair of cells and tissues.
• Zinc is very important for the immune system and growth.
• Selenium is a powerful antioxidant.

6. Choline present in egg helps in normal brain development and nervous system, especially during pregnancy and early childhood. In adults it is important for the transport and metabolism of fats and the kidney function. An egg contributes to the diet with 55% of the choline needs of an adult.

7. Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids (tetraterpenoid organic pigments) that give the yellow-orange color to egg yolk, which is important for health because of its antioxidant capacity. They are the main antioxidant of the eye, an assistant to reduce muscular degeneration and cataracts.

8. Egg is naturally perfect package of all the nutrients, which allows the exchange of gases through the skin while preventing the entry of micro-organisms.

Now you know the benefits of egg. "An Egg a day - keep the doctor away" and keeps your body, eyes etc fit and healthy. Egg is also called a delicious food.

No Need To Worried About Swine Flu Now

Swine Flu Vaccination Comes in September 2012

It has been announced by WHO (World Health Organization) that vaccination for swine flu will be ready for use in September 2012. Australia, USA, UK, China etc Pharma Companies have already prepared this H1N1 Vaccination and also clinically tested.

This vaccine are the given to young Children and pregnant women first on priority basis. Director of swine flu vaccine (Dr. Marie Paule) also sought to calm fears about safety of new vaccine.