Health and Fitness

Have you ever felt like the day controls you, rather than you controlling the day? Emails flood in, tasks pile up, and before you know it, it’s bedtime again — and the cycle repeats. Here’s the truth: how you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. Why Waking Up Early is a Game Changer :  Waking up early isn't just a habit; it's a lifestyle transformation. When you rise with the sun (or before it!), you gift yourself the most precious resource — time for yourself. ✅ Kickstarts Your Metabolism: The first movement of the day after restful sleep triggers your metabolism, signaling your body that it’s time to burn fuel for energy. Morning movement releases cortisol (your natural "wake-up" hormone), balances blood sugar, and primes your body for fat-burning mode.✅ Enhance Mental Clarity supports to create a powerful day: The early morning is free from distractions. Your mind is fresh, creative, and more focused — an ideal time to design the day, not just sur...

Debunking Myths and Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle Uric acid – it's a term many of us have heard, often whispered with a hint of concern, and frequently misunderstood. For some, it's just another number on a blood test. For others, it's the culprit behind excruciating joint pain. But what exactly is uric acid, why does it become a problem, and can we truly manage it with lifestyle changes? Let's dive in. What is Uric Acid and Why Does it Matter? Uric acid is a natural waste product formed when your body breaks down purines, which are compounds found in many foods and also produced by your body. Normally, your kidneys filter out uric acid, and it's expelled through urine. However, if your body produces too much uric acid or your kidneys don't excrete enough, it can build up in your bloodstream. This condition is known as hyperuricemia. When uric acid levels become excessively high, it can crystallize in your joints, leading to a painful form of arthritis called go...

  Today diabetes is becoming such a common problem. India already has second highest diabetics in the country, and it is estimated that almost 11% of population is diabetic and another 15% is pre diabetic. The number has increased substantially by 44% over the last 4 years. In 2021 India had 74 mn diabetics which increased by 36% in 2022 to 101 mn, as per latest survey by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research). It is estimated that by 2045 India will be home to 125 mn diabetics however trend is moving ahead of earlier estimates. Every 6 th diabetic person in the world is Indian. Junk food, stress, lack of sleep and lack of physical activity is making every other person a diabetic in India. And I feel there is great deal of unawareness and misinformation as to eating disciplines for a diabetic. Many people stop eating fruits, then lot of people have artificial sweeteners, people try one meal a day also, avoid sugar in tea and many things. Let’s see what matters, what’s true, wha...

Are you living with thyroid or risk of thyroid problem in future?? Thyroid related problem has become very serious globally and hypothyroidism ( lower thyroid in body coming from ‘hypo’ which means lower) is much more common and accounts for more than 90% of the cases. If you are interested to know everything about thyroid disorders and functioning, read till the end. Almost 42 million people in India have thyroid disorders. Hypothyroidism is a very serious problem in India, where 1 in every 10 men & women suffer from hypothyroidism   Women, especially those older than age 60, are more likely (almost 8x higher chances) to have hypothyroidism. The prevalence of hypothyroidism in India is 11%, compared with only 2% in the UK and 4·6% in the USA. When the problem starts? Thyroid is a very important gland which produces thyroid hormones T3 and T4. If there are any issues with your hypothalamus (part of your brain which order assess the need and trigger the thyroid production ...

In India almost 1/3rd of total deaths happens due to CVDs (cardiovascular disease) vs 1/6th 30 years back. And shockingly annual number of deaths due to CVDs have also more than doubled in last 30 years to more than 2.1 million deaths per year. It is a well-known fact that diet and cholesterol play a significant role in heart health. There have been numerous studies that have revealed the complexity of the connection between cholesterol and heart health. In a recent survey it was found that six in 10 Indians have abnormal levels of bad cholesterol. Individuals between 31 and 40 years of age have been reported with the highest prevalence of bad cholesterol. High cholesterol levels have very high correlation to heart problems. People have very shallow understanding about the causes and prevention of high cholesterol. Read on to know everything about cholesterol.  1) What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance. Your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and other ho...