Time Management Skills- To Save Energy and to be relaxed

It is a fact that success is not the result of chance or luck. No one has ever fallen into success. Success is not gained by tricky games, schemes and shortcuts. Success is a result of many factors. One of a factor is time management. Time Management is a careful discharge of every duty that makes days happy and night restful. Time management skills are most helpful for the persons those are engaged in too many jobs during one time. Usually it is found that we are saving our time by capturing too many jobs at one time. But this thinking is only a myth of our mind. Actually we are making our schedule fuzzy and confused. After some time we are not able to complete a single job. In this case to disguise our inaptitude, we start to grudge our colleague. Sometimes, we go in stress and strain. This all can ruin our method of living. Medleynews.com suggests some tips to manage your time. These tips help you to save energy and also improve your standard of living. You have to set the priorities of your tasks. Start your job with highest priority. Concentrate all of the energy on the same task. Do not fuel to fire by doing the task. You should keep the working hours different from living hours. In living hours do not think about work. Spend your living hours with leisure. Take your meal at time. Take a proper diet. Take your proper sleep. Listen some light music, do some walk or yoga when you feel stress. By doing all these, you will find that there is change in your lifestyle. Smile comes to your lips again. Once you understand the art of living, no one can defeat you in life. Source; Medley News, Image: flickr.com

Read More........→May 30, 2015

5 Best Juice Recipes for Life

1. The best juice for Healthy Skin: Cucumber: "Fruit and vegetable juices, prepared in the right combinations, can help you to remove crud from your blood and tissues and restore alkalinity and balance to your system," says Noelle Swatland of GreenLemonade.com. "You see the benefits of this crud removal in younger looking skin and greater energy." Swat land's favorite skin booster? Cucumber. "Consisting of over 90-percent water, cucumbers are a naturally cooling and hydrating food," she says. Plus, they're rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and silica, which is believed to improve complexion and youthful radiance of your skin . Ingredients: 1-2 Cucumbers, For a touch of sweetness, add a small piece of apple. 2. The best juice for Anti-Aging: Blueberries, Strawberries, & Kale When stress, free-radicals, and lack of exercise and sleep attempt to age your skin, Patty James, certified natural chef and author of More Vegetables Please!, recommends fighting off Mother Nature with antioxidant -packed fruits and veggies that can easily be juiced. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups liquid of your choice (water or any kind of milk), 1 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1 large leaf kale (thick stem removed), 1/2 medium beet. 3. The best juice to boost your $ex Drive: Celery, While oysters and chocolate are a delicious way to get you and your partner in the mood, they're not so appealing juiced. Thankfully, James' top libido-boosting foods are also delicious in liquid form. "Celery contains an ingredient that increases those well-known pheromones in men that send out signals to women saying 'here I am'," James says. "Watermelon helps to relax the blood vessels that increase $ex drive, and avocados contain a B vitamin said to boost male hormone production." Ingredients: 2 cups coconut water, 2 stalks celery, 1/2 banana, Ginger (a small piece), 1/2 Avocado, Basil (a handful) 3 figs, 4. The best juice to boost your immune system: Broccoli, Sip on this to stay well all year! "Broccoli is very high in vitamin C , which increases the production of infection-fighting white blood cells," Judita Wignall, author of Going Raw says. "Garlic contains sulfur-containing compounds that have powerful immune-boosting antimicrobial properties." Ingredients: 1 small beet, 3 carrots, 8 stalks celery, 1 stalk broccoli, 2 cloves garlic, The best foods to boost your Immunity: Monsoon can be a hugely vulnerable time for the body, with pesky germs thriving on the warmth of well-incubated office blocks, houses and shops. With so much illness about, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll feel a slight twinge in your throat at some point. But thankfully there are easy ways to combat the onset of germs. Indeed, you can save yourself a lot time and money by avoiding the pharmacy altogether and simply eating your way towards better immunity. White blood cells in the body work to fight bacteria and harmful toxins. However, to perform effectively, these cells need to regenerate in an effort to defend you from feeling ill. There are a number of key foods we can consume to feed our white blood cells with the nutrients they need to thrive and these may include the following: 5. The best juice for stress relief: Carrots, When Eat Naked author Margaret Floyd needs to wind down after a long day, she turns to spinach . "Spinach is high in the amino acid tryptophan, which helps elevate your mood and promotes better sleep," Floyd says. "It's also high in magnesium, which helps to relax nerves and muscles." Ingredients: 2 big handfuls Spinach, 3-4 stalks Broccoli, 3-4 stalks Celery, 1 large or 2 small carrots. Source: icePice

Read More........→October 14, 2014

Oats: Natural Weight Loss Foods

When it comes to weight loss, it all comes down to eating fewer calories than your body needs.  Oats can be part of your weight loss plan and can be consumed either at breakfast or as a snack. Oats are edible seeds of the Avena sativa plant. These are used for human consumption as oatmeal and rolled oats. Oatmeal is the perfect meal to start your day because it boosts your energy and has plenty of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. Oatmeal is also full of water-soluble fibers, which play a crucial role in making you feel full over a longer period of time. Studies have also shown that oatmeal reduces cholesterol, maintainsblood sugar levels and fights against heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and obesity. Also, oats are high in phytonutrients, beta-glucans, selenium, proteins, manganese, iron, thiamin and

magnesium. By itself, oatmeal is low in fat and fairly low in calories.  Eating oatmeals 1-2 hours before workouts will give you a longer lasting blast of energy that helps workout longer & more intensely which helps you lose weight much faster! All types of oatmeal are healthful and low-fat, but steel-cut oats are less processed than rolled oats and are believed to retain more nutrients. Packets of instant oatmeal often contain more sugar than oats you cook yourself. Regardless of the type of oatmeal you choose to eat, be careful of what you add to your bowl. Choose skim milk to keep the calories low. Instead of sweetening your oatmeal with sugar, try berries or dried fruit, which also offer additional fiber and nutrients. Source: HerbHealtHFoods

Read More........→September 28, 2013

Brand Ambassador Sonam Kapoor walks the ramp at the IIJW 2013 inaugural

Brand Ambassador Sonam Kapoor walks the ramp at the IIJW 2013 inaugural, After three phenomenaleditions in Mumbai and the successful New Delhi edition, GJEPC once again proudly presents The India International Jewellery Week 2013, The inauguration was held on Sunday, 4th August and graced by the honorable Chief Guest, Mr. Rajeev Shukla, Member of Parliament, Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, senior members of GJEPC, high ranking government officials as well as GJEPC Brand Ambassador and Bollywood Diva, Sonam Kapoor.The IIJW is being presented by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) this year in association with PC Jeweller

(PCJ). The inaugural show this year featured a scintillating line up of jewellery collection by Gitanjali Gems adorned by not only the impressive model lineup, but also by the bevy of television celebrities. The crowning glory of the inaugural show was the mesmerizing Bollywood Diva, Sonakshi Sinha, who looked ravishing in breathtaking jewellery from Gitanjali along with Akshay Kumar. The grand finale on 8th of August will feature the “Best of Best” show that highlights the best creations by each designer. IIJW is an initiative to showcase India's finest in jewellery, be it designs, innovation, craftsmanship, technology or quality to the customers from around the globe. India, the world diamond leader, is today burgeoning with energy and passion when it comes to jewellery. As the fastest growing manufacturing centre, the world is eyeing "INDIA" and the industry is fast progressing to be the world's "Jewellery Hub". IIJW 2013will be one glamorous destination with a lot of international buyers & media attending. Furthermore with the scintillating glitterati comprising celeb showstoppers and red carpet attendance, IIJW is ready to set the mercury sizzling with their presence bringing the event on an international edge. The event will not only showcase established design houses and designers, but will also give an opportunity to new talented designers to showcase their skill set.IIJW 2013 will feature 24 budding designers from GIA, IGI, NID and IIGJ, marking the popularity that the show has been receiving from the young designers keen to make a mark in the industry. The show will also feature 21 renowned jewellery houses of international repute besides leading designers including Nirav Modi, Pallavi Foley, Vijay Golecha, amongst others. These renowned names are known to have adorned many of the Bollywood celebrities and prominent socialites. The gorgeous Bollywood heartthrob, Sonam Kapoor looked splendid at the inauguration in her designer attire and bedecked by a dazzling neck piece by the celebrated designer Nirav Modi. “We are proud to announce the 4th edition of India’s most sought after jewellery show which has been an ideal platform for not only the established jewelers and designers, but also encouraged next gen designers to showcase their immense talent, craftsmanship and innovation in the field of jewellery design”, said Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC. Sonam Kapoor, Brand Ambassador, GJEPC said, “I am very proud to be a part of IIJW
which has created a benchmark for itself in the field of fashion and style since it first started. Each year the show has evolved and has been introducing exceptional jewellerycreations by not only young upcoming designers but has also been consistently showcasing the exquisite design and collections by Indian leading jewellery manufacturers and designers.” This year, the participantswill showcase the finest in design, innovation and present the latest trends and styles. Each of the 4 days will feature a series of 7-8 shows including Gehna Jewels, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas, Kays Jewels, Golecha’s Jewels, Charu Jewels, Kashi Jewellers, D.Navinchandra, SethInternational, Laxmi Jewellery Exports, Shringar - House of Mangalsutra, Shobha Shringar Jewellers, Auro Gold, Jewel Trendz, Saboo Fine Jewels, established designers including Nirav Modi, Pallavi Foley, Moni Agarwal and Dipti Amisha, and over 22 budding designers from GIA, IGI, NID and IIGJ as well as Dhora by Aavriti Jain and Sidharth Daspan. “The show has received much appreciation and enormous goodwill from the participants, sponsors as well as the audience over the years, which is a reflection of the fact that many have been a part of the show since inception. We are happy to have created a platform that has successfully brought to the forefront, the exquisiteness and beauty of the Indian jewellery, thereby opening up wide opportunities for the participants and the industry”, said Sanjay Kothari, Convener, help, Marketing & Business Development Sub-committee, GJEPC. “IIJW is a unique platform in the gem and jewellery industry that showcases India’s talent at the highest level,” saidNirupa Bhatt, Managing Director, GIA India and the Middle East. “GIA’sobjective is to support this event and encourage innovation in jewellery arts. And IIJW is a platform that recognizes these innovations.” Mr. Balram Garg, Managing Director and CEO, PC Jeweller said, “IIJW has been an inspiring platform for all established as well as young designers to feature their best collections with respect to innovation, style and design. Over the years, IIJW has emerged as one of India’s premier events in the gem & jewellery industry promoting India as the leading design hub globally.” The IIJW is being presented by GIA in association with PC Jeweller (PCJ). The event is co-sponsored by Gitanjali Gems, and partners includePlatinum Guild India& Forevermark, besides UB Group as Good Times & Beverage Partners, Star Plus as broadcast partner and Bright Outdoor as Outdoor partner. Source: Page3

Read More........→August 15, 2013

Can High Fiber Diet Help Prevent Prostate Cancer?

Scientists have studied that the rate of prostate cancer occurrence is similar among Asian and Western societies, yet the rate of disease progression is much higher in Western men, leading to a significantly increased death rate among this population. Why? A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in the January 2013 issue of the journal Cancer Prevention Research shows that the answer may be a high-fiber diet, which may have the clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease. High Fiber Diet to Prevent Prostate Cancer Researchers developed a mouse model to test the influence of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), a major component of high-fiber diets, on the progression of prostate cancer tumors and subsequent malignant growth. Mice with existing prostate cancer were divided into two groups. The first group was fed a standard diet with the addition of IP6, while the second group received the same diet and served as a control group. The lead study author, Dr. Komal Raina noted "The study's results were really rather profound. We saw dramatically reduced tumor volumes, primarily due to the anti-angiogenic effects of IP6."Scientists determined that the bioactive compound kept prostate tumors from making the new blood vessels they require to supply themselves with energy. Without this energy, prostate cancer can't grow. Additionally, they found that the cancerous tumor cells metabolized glucose at a much slower rate, inhibiting their ability to grow from their preferred fuel source. Dr. Raina concluded "Researchers have long been looking for genetic variations between Asian and Western peoples that could explain the difference in prostate cancer progression rates, but now it seems as if the difference may not be genetic but dietary. Asian cultures get IP6 whereas Western cultures generally do not." Boost your natural intake of IP6 and fiber by adding six to ten servings of fresh vegetables, fruit and legumes to your daily diet to significantly lower the risk of prostate cancer and most other forms of cancer. Source: HerbHealtH

Read More........→June 22, 2013

Life all about striking right balance, says Shilpa Shetty

MUMBAI:She is in a comfortable space - balancing her life as a wife, mother, celebrity and businesswoman. Shilpa Shetty, who is returning to showbiz as a judge of dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5", says so far, she is handling her roles well. Shilpa gave birth to her first child - son Viaan Raj Kundra - in May this year. Is it not tough to leave the little one behind for her shoots? "It's very hard. But life has to move on. I guess life's like that... it's all about striking the right balance," Shilpa said here during the launch of dance reality show "Nach Baliye 5". "I shoot for one day in a week for 'Nach Baliye', and that is also when he comes to the sets. All other meetings and appointments and jobs are adjusted according to his timings. He is nearly seven months now, so I am enjoying it (motherhood)," Shilpa added. The 37-year-old, who had put on post-pregnancy weight, seems to be almost in perfect shape now. Dressed in chic, black shimmer palazzo pants and a trendy cream-coloured top, she used a front bow around her stomach as the perfect camouflage for any extra pounds. Nevertheless, she looked quite charming. Shilpa is looking forward to judge "Nach Baliye 5", which features 11 celebrity couples. She is especially impressed by TV actress Smita Bansal, who delivered a girl in August this year. "What are you asking me? Ask Smita Bansal! She is a perfect example... she is a different level of striking a balance. It's been just a bit over three months that she has delivered, and here she is," said Shilpa, who is enjoying her comeback in front of the camera. On the judges' panel of "Nach Baliye 5", she will be joined by director Sajid Khan and choreographer Terence Lewis. "It feels great to be back to work. I like the medium of television and I am happy that I can now meet my audience through 'Nach Baliye'," Shilpa said. "We have shot one episode, and we had great fun. Sajid creates a laugh riot on the sets, he is so entertaining, and Terence is so sweet. There is a lot of positive energy on the set and I can say with confidence that this will be the best season of 'Nach Baliye'," she said. Shilpa was previously seen on the small screen as a judge on dance reality shows "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1" and "Zara Nachke Dikha 2". She had also hosted the first season of "Bigg Boss". Source: Punjab News Line, Image: flickr.com

Read More........→December 24, 2012

E-Book: Stay Fit Feel Young

..... Every positive or negative development needs too much time to reach a level of maximization and both are having its own diversity. What do we need? Answer is "control or adjustment" with schedule to craft us psychically or mentally strong. An over weight person is full of fat with his bound extra energy if he will understand the value of his fat then he can be like any thing. As same as a very slim person with less require energy or a well built person with a shape of balance energy but they all have . their own challenge to meet with a level of their liking. What has to be the next step? This called a progression of the best form as per every bodies liking or a conversion of bound energy in unbound style, generation of extra energy or ambition to gain utmost energy by an extra effort of Physical exercise, Yoga, cycling, jogging, walking, dips, weight lifting, swimming, all required parameters of a gymnasium, sport and very importantly place exercise / yoga between your work. All these will make you fit; relax cool, composed and so many disease won't like to see your home address.  . Scheduling the day is Very important to manage the basics of living like timing of wake up, refreshment, morning tea, exercise, break fast, lunch, dinner with respect to work and its timing. Weight can be reduced by two ways 1st dieting, 2nd exercise or the combination of both "A science research is also measured that when body won't find the require Contents of food then it starts to eat its own fat, means fat can convert by dieting (you can take the example of so many Jain religious people those used to live without food for several days or months for their worshiping but they stay live Very . fit, Doctor used to apply the technique of reducing stomach (Amashaya) up to 80% it's also a form of dieting) or very productive exercise which covers all the part of body can burn fat rapidly If the range of exercise will robust then it starts to convert fat with heavy Muscular shape you can take the example of so many wrestlers and their dieting Schedule and the way they used to consumed their daily routine extra take by very heavy exercise. So it's simple when the combinations of dieting and exercise will come together then Chances of reducing the fat would on higher side. Proper minerals, vitamin, protein takes (in the shape of fruit, high fiber diet or Branded .. organic tablets) are Essential for dieting, heavy exercise or for both, Before applying any dietary or exercise schedule first you have to calculate your body mass index and consult with a certified fitness trainer or from a doctor for daily calorie burning needs, daily food intake with specific exercise schedule as every age group and gender has its own limitations. Then you will able to calculate the need of daily exercise with specific foods take on your Finger tips Suppose you have taken bit higher food with respects to your daily need then you can go for more work out then your body will automatically tell you that your intake is consumed properly. Exercise can be like these (1) Speedy .. Morning Walk: 30 minutes (If you feel bore to do so then speak your Religious Mantra or any song of your inspiration in your mind along with walk. (2) Psychical Exercise: 25 minutes (Do it with every part of your exercise like -: head, neck, Shoulders, chest, stomach , waist, back, hips, legs etc.) In the shape of dips, weight lifting or you can follow amazing “Baba ram dev”.(3) Reverse Exercise: – 5 minutes -: lastly you can go for some crucial reverse (Opposite) exercise especially for Waist, back (over body is just like a spring if it will move on one side continuously then we can find sting so reverse Exercise makes body in normal shape). (4) Time . .. Management: timing is the most important issue with any exercise schedule, Try to be productive day by day, means you have to reduce your time of your assign work out agenda for the best result. Crucial Points: (a) When we eat something then we should go for 2 to 10 minutes walk whatever the place we would be by doing this we can save our self from several health problems. (b) After doing 2 to 5 hours work if any body go for 2 to 3 breath control Yoga just for 5 Minutes then he can find himself fully fresh and energy fully for coming working hours because here Yoga is just like a reverse exercise which compose your body in Standard form. Every body knows that 1ST happiness comes from disease less healthy body and exercise, yoga etc. are the source of generation. So come on do the task just for your self. All the Images And Video Links taken just for reference purpose: Image Flickr: Link1, Link2, Link3 Link4, Link5, Link6, Link7, Link8, Link9, Link10, Author: Ashish Bordiya

Read More........→December 08, 2012

Spinach is an Excellent Source of Antioxidants

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a vigorously growing dioecious, erect biennial herb of the family Amaranthaceae. Though the herb is a native of South west Asia, today it is widely cultivated in North America, Europe and Asia. Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, especially when fresh, steamed, or  quickly  boiled.  Its  leaves  are  rich  in carbohydrates, proteins, 

fats, fibres, magnesium, manganese, folate, copper, zinc, niacin, selenium, sodium, potassium, sulphur, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids. It is also a rich source of vitamins A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K. Recently, opioid peptides, calledrubicolins have also been found in spinach. Spinach contains 4 times more of beta-carotene and 3 times more of lutein than broccoli. Spinach is said to be a protective food againstCancer. Consuming spinach in meals is said to inhibit tumor growth and keeps body normal from undergoing Mutation. It is also known to be beneficial for those suffering from Diabetes. Having half a cup of spinach leaves juice before meals twice daily is helpful in  controlling

diabetes. Owing to high Vitamin A content, the herb is protective against Eye diseases. Anemic patients must consume this herb in diet as spinach is a good source of iron, and thus, prevents Anemia. Because iron is a component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all body cells, it is also beneficial as Energy food. In conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, migraine headaches and asthma, spinach is helpful in combating the ailments owing to its Anti-inflammatory properties. Another of the benefits of spinach is that it's good for the heart. In addition, folate is good for a healthy Cardiovascular system. Itsantioxidant vitamins help reduce free radical in the body and maintain healthy cholesterol levels in the blood. Magnesium, another mineral found in spinach helps to lower High blood pressure(Hypertension). Spinach has a laxative effect and is wonderful inWeight loss diets. Source: HerbHealtH, Image: flickr.com

Read More........→November 27, 2012

Easy stress test

Do you feel tired? Or perhaps you are bristling with energy? Check which one is true for you with this easy stress test. The optic illusion in the picture was invented by a Japanese psychology professor Akiyoshi Kitaoka, who says the “rotating snakes” stay perfectly still for calm and relaxed people and move if you are tired and need a nap. However a fast-spinning picture means you’d better get some professional help. Akiyoshi Kitaoka was born August 19, 1961 in Kochi, Japan. He graduated from the University of Tsukuba, where he studied animal psychology (burrowing behavior in rats) and neuronal activity of the inferotemporal cortex in Macaque monkeys. In 1991, Akiyoshi Kitaoka received a PhD in psychology for his studies of visual illusions and visual perception of geometrical shape, brightness and color in motion illusions and other visual phenomena like Gestalt completion and perceptual transparency, based on a modern conception of Gestalt Psychology. He rose to prominence through his “rotating snakes” illusion. Source: Voice of Russia

Read More........→November 06, 2012

Eating nothing but soup 'can make you slim

The simple secret to staying slim in eating more soup, a new book has claimed. “Slim people know that a tasty bowl of soup fills them up, crushes cravings, keeps them energised for hours and is hard to beat for good all-round nourishment,” the Daily Mail quoted Fiona Kirk, best-selling author of diet books, as saying. In ‘Soup Can Make You Thin’, Kirk added that sticking to soup can mean shifting those stubborn pounds in as little as 10 days. She also expounded the virtues of variety as long as it’s soup and said that it is not just the cabbage soup diet in disguise. “There are as many reasons why some of us struggle to lose weight and others don’t as there are varieties of soup to choose from but increasing evidence shows that the main stumbling blocks to getting slim and staying slim are hunger, cravings, diet boredom and lack of essential nutrients,” Kirk said. “Soup is simply a miracle in a bowl for fat loss. The combination of water and solids fills you up more effectively and for longer than if you eat exactly the same food but drink the water separately - plus the water and water content of the vegetables in soup allows for efficient exchange of nutrients into body cells, greatly reducing the possibility of bloating,” she said. In short, not only does soup keep you slim, but it keeps your nutrient levels topped up too - a double whammy of benefits according to Kirk. Choose soups that are rich in protein or add protein toppings to keep you nourished for longer while keeping the calorie count low. Add healthy fats like olive oil to fill you up, keep you energised and stem cravings, and include herbs and spices in your soups to fire up your metabolism and cut down on salt. “The wealth of ingredients in a bowl of soup provides a good balance of carbohydrates, protein and fats as well as the vitamins and minerals required to create energy and keep us firing on all cylinders,” Kirk said. “Vegetables which are always in evidence in soup provide good levels of fibre to keep digestion in good shape and make getting our five a day a no brainer. “And, soup is easy on the pocket, quick to make, widely available, easily transportable and diet boredom won’t be on the cards as the choices are endless,” she said. According to Kirk, what’s more is that you won’t risk dropping the ball at breakfast because soup happens to be a brilliant choice for breakfast too. “Breakfasting on soup might be alien concept to many but once you have tried it you may never again want to run out the door on just a slice of toast!” she added. ‘Soup Can Make You Thin’ also has 26 different soup recipes split into three categories. “SuperSkinny Soups” are for when you want to lose flab fast, “Skinny Soups” for continued fat loss and “FatBustForever Soups” for when you are close to your goal and want to maintain your new lean look. There are also plenty of recommendations about which ready-made soups to choose off the shelves and when eating out. Source: Indian Express, Image: flickr.com

Read More........→November 02, 2012

10 ways to fight Office lethargy

Every single Monday has most of us wishing for more hours in bed. While some of us are merely sad to see the weekend go, there are some others who genuinely have trouble with sleep and energy levels - leaving them lethargic for most of their work days. Many of them might be suffering from Hypersomnia and genuinely feel the need to sleep every few hours due to poor sleeping habits, which ultimately affect work hours and overall performance levels. Here are top 10 ways to fight office lethargy and how you can learn to keep sleepiness at bay 

Be friendly with your coffee machine, but don't get too close. Caffeine stimulates the heart and respiratory systems. But don't be too friendly. Limit your coffee consumption to just two cups a day. Make sure that for every coffee you drink when you are feeling sleepy, you drink two full glasses of water, to help your system replenish what the caffeine takes out.

Eat breakfast to keep hunger pangs at bay. Office life can wreck your diet decisions if you are are not careful. One of the most common reasons behind our urge to overeat at work is the lack of an adequate breakfast. Skipping breakfast leads to an erratic lifestyle pattern. It's the most important meal of the day, and we end up neglecting it. A good healthy breakfast ensures that you have enough energy supplies, keeping sleepiness at bay.

Try office yoga! Reversed Shoulder Rotation and Thoracic Wave- Inhale as you move your shoulders in an upward and backward direction. Exhale as you move them in a downward and frontward direction. Take deep breaths and keep your neck and spine comfortably straight. Perform 8-10 rotations on each side. Konasana - Stand straight with legs wide apart. Now bend forward from your waist. Try and touch the ground with the tips of your fingers, if possible place both your hands on the ground while standing. Your upper body should be in a straight line. Look ahead by about 3 inches. Perform konasana for 10-30 seconds and breathe normally throughout the asana.  

Give it a break: Understand that you are not a superhero. And to add to it, it may do your eyes a whole lot of good too. Stroll around your office corridor once in a while and meet your friends in order to beat office lethargy. Don't go all out and start partying bang in the middle of a work day, but walk up to any colleagues you need to chat with, get your own bottle of water, and give yourself a break from the desk at regular intervals. Your atrophying leg muscles will thank you for it.

Leave the technology out of your bedroom at night. While most are addicted to televisions, music docks and laptops in their bedrooms, keeping so many distractions strewn around your night's sleep space can be detrimental. Why? Because your mind won't be at ease. Constant whirring, flicking, ticking sounds will keep your mind alert and that's not a good recipe for a good snooze. 

De-stress: Stress is one of the main reasons that make the limited time that we have for sleeping less productive. Before sleeping try and do something soothing such as reading, talking to your spouse or close friend, taking a long bath or anything that takes your mind away from what's bothering you. It is not that hard after all. A good night's sleep is a sure shot way to ensure you are full of vigour and energy all day long, even when you at work. 

Avoid white foods at night: By white foods we mean foods which are white in colour such as white pasta, white sugar, white rice. They are all high in glycemic index, thus leading to a rise in blood sugar levels, lethargy and laziness. Try and eat sweet potatoes and brown rice at night in order to load up on complex carbs and dietary fibre that'll ensure that you wake up feeling energetic and light. 

Try meditation: This really works. People who meditate, do it in the morning, but meditating for half an hour before bed is also a good idea. This will give you a sound sleeping time and will help you in waking up all fresh and happy in the morning. Studies have suggested that people who sleep a deep 6 to 8 hours of sleep are less likely to feel sleepy in the afternoon. 

Visit a sleep specialist: If nothing seems to work, then we advise you to see a sleep specialist as you might just be suffering from sleep apnea or narcolepsy. According to experts, untreated sleep and undiagnosed sleep disorders are main reasons why most workers are always sleepy in the office. A sleep specialist will diagnose and prescribe medication for any condition that you might be suffering from. 

Respect your limits: In the end, when nothing works and you feel dog tired, then try and respect it! Walk during your lunch break. For instance, you can take a stroll till the end of the road after you are done eating. And if nothing helps, then it is about time you keep your head down for 10 minutes and take a power nap - this will surely energize you! Source: Daily-Protein

Read More........→October 29, 2012

Using fitness as an incentive for housework

Bikya Masr, By Carsten Linnhoff, Berlin (dpa) – While washing windows, mopping floors and doing other household chores are hardly popular, housewives and house-husbands can help to motivate themselves by seeing housework as a fitness workout. “The worst thing is inactivity,” said Ingo Froboese, a professor at the Health Center of the German Sport University in Cologne. “Our billions of body cells don’t care what kind of exercise we do. The main thing is getting exercise and that goes for doing housework too. It helps to stimulate metabolism and to stay healthy.” Rainer Stamminger, a professor of home economics at Bonn University, takes a similar view. “Not regarding housework as a burden, but using it as a personal

fitness program provides motivation for unloved chores,” he said. “When the weather’s fine, hang the laundry out to dry on the balcony or in the yard. For one thing, it’ll smell better afterwards and you’ll get some sun as well.” Modern household appliances such as washing machines, dryers and food processors have greatly reduced the amount of physical activity needed in the home. As Stamminger noted, “Housework today has nothing in common with housework 50 or 100 years ago. It’s far less strenuous. Washing laundry by hand, for example, used to be hard work.” So in order to get exercise while doing household chores, a few small tricks may be necessary. For instance, Froboese recommends having the laundry basket in another room during ironing, and fetching each piece of laundry separately. “Getting in
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an extra 3,000 steps a day is the equivalent of walking two kilometers,” Froboese said. He said his research showed that “suboptimally challenging exercise has the best effect on the body.” In other words, you don’t have to break a sweat doing the housework to stay in shape. Andreas Mueller, a sports scientist with the German Fitness Instructors’ Association, disagrees. Light physical activity during housework does not promote fitness, he said. Instead, a person would have to climb up and down a ladder while washing windows, for example, which is similar to a workout on a step machine.In general, he said, a chore has to be strenuous enough to cause muscle aches to have any health benefits, such as kneading by hand, washing laundry by hand or chopping wood. Gathering dirty laundry, ironing, and sorting and putting away clean laundry also takes a lot of energy, Stamminger said. Froboese,

Stamminger and Mueller all agree that housework is much more palatable when combined with fitness or entertainment. “Someone who views housework as a fitness program is happier than someone who regards it solely as a  burden,” Stamminger said. “Washing windows and ironing are very unpopular. Cooking meals and garden work are much better liked. A lot of people in our studies find ironing less onerous if they can watch television at the same time.” Stamminger does not advocate a lot of diversion while doing chores, however. Rather, he thinks they should be performed expeditiously. “I’d wash all the windows in one go because you’ve got to prepare the wiper, wash-leather and cleaning bucket,” he said,

adding that it was a good idea to do a chore from start to finish and not interrupt window washing to cook or wash laundry, for example. “This is also sensible from an environmental standpoint. Someone who washes only a few windows needs more water and produces more wastewater.” Hard work burns a lot of calories. The Consumer Initiative, a Germany-wide consumer protection organization, has listed the number of kilocalories that a person weighing 70 kilograms will burn by doing various household chores for 15 minutes: tidying up, 30; ironing, 35; cooking, 40; hanging laundry, 50; mopping the floor, 60; making the beds, 62; vacuum cleaning, 70; washing windows, 83; working in the garden, 88; climbing stairs, 121. Image Blogspot: Link1, Link2, Link3, Link4, Source: Bikya Masr, Daily-Protein

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