Fitness Secrets - Diet and Health

The Indian traditional medical system known as Ayurveda has been using castor oil for thousands of years for a variety of therapeutic uses. It is well-known for its healing properties. In Ayurvedic medicine, castor oil is essential for the following reasons:  Detoxification:  Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic detoxification procedure, uses castor oil, which is believed to have cleansing properties. It is meant to support the body's detoxification process and improve overall health. Lubrication and Nourishment: Ayurveda states that healthy lubrication of the body is necessary for flexible and healthy joints. When applied externally, castor oil is said to be an excellent lubricant that can nourish joints and tissue while enhancing flexibility.  Vata balancing:  In Ayurvedic treatment, three doshas are taken into account: Pitta, Kapha, and Vata. Castor oil is said to balance the Vata dosha, which is related to elements of air and ether. Those with high Vata may benefit from usi...

This beginners guide by Kundra demonstrates basic exercises like that from 'Squat to Chair' to 'Hip Raise', that can be performed anywhere without any equipment. Shilpa Shetty Kundra has always been an inspiration when it comes to attain fitness and remain in shape. Be it her fitness regime that inspired hundreds of new moms how to lose weight post pregnancy, or how to maintain shape with age, she is definitely the one to look up to. And now with the launch of her own fitness YouTube channel, her fitness secrets are openly available to fans who look up to the diva for fitness inspiration. The yoga expert often shares videos of basic exercises and guides one towards a healthy living. Recently the 41-year-old actor shared a beginner’s routine, for those of us who are either too lazy to hit the gym or doesn’t get the time from the busy schedule. The Life in a Metro actor shared a full fitness regime that will help you not just to attain strength but al...

No Indian food is complete without turmeric-the yellow spice. It is not only used for its amazing flavour, but used mainly for its various health benefits. Be it a minor cut on your finger or treating cold and cough, turmeric is the ultimate home remedy for these conditions. (Read: Turmeric pills to boost immunity, combat diseases ) Scientists now have found one more reason to include turmeric in your diet. They claim that it can also fight oral cancer caused by a virus. The Indian-origin scientist, Alok Mishra of the Emory University, Atlanta, US, attributes the cancer fighting property of turmeric to its key ingredient called curcumin. It is an anti-oxidant that has a quelling effect on the activity of human papillomavirus (HPV). He explained that turmeric has established antiviral and anti-cancer properties, and according to his findings it is good for oral health too. (Read: Curcumin (Haldi) based drug used in test against Alzheimer’s) HPV is a virus that promotes the develo...

Backache is the most common problem and here are few home remedies to cure it Stressful life, travelling, workouts or aging — all these lead to one most common health problem i.e. backache. It is one health issue which makes us restless and if not taken care of results in making our routine terrible. Here are a few home remedies to get rid of that backache: 1. Mix camphor in coconut oil and boil it for 5 minutes. Cool it and store it in a bottle.Massage it twice in a week before going to sleep to get rid of backache. 2. In a bucket of lukewarm or slightly hot water, add few drops of eucalyptus oil. Taking a bath with this water will help you get rid of backache as well as body pain. Not just that, it makes you feel stress-free. 3. While you're spending some time watching TV, put a hot-water bag on back supported by a cushion. The heat based treatment will help you recover backache. 4. Massage your back with mustard oil an hour prior to going for a shower. Make sure yo...

Raveena Tandon Importance of a healthy diet When I started working in movies, I never went on a crash diet or put myself through stress because my mother had inculcated good eating habits in me since I was a child. That’s why you’ve never heard stories about me fainting on the set of a film. I’ve done the same for my kids. Rasha and Ranbir (daughter and son) don’t touch aerated drinks. I’ve told them it’s unhealthy and they are okay with it. They know they can have it but only occasionally. Create awareness Once in a while, if I have an aerated drink, Rasha scolds me saying it’s unhealthy. She also fears that my teeth will turn black. Yummy nutritional food I am always concerned about the nutrition my kids are getting. So I make food which is tasty and nutritious. Generally, I serve them one interesting dish with two boring dishes. But I keep oily, fried stuff and everything that is made of maida, away from them. Personal favourites My kids love Chinese and Indian food...

Kajol secretly knows what it means to be good, better, best in the beauty department. From being a #1 Bollywood actress to becoming a mom and getting back in shape, Kajol has managed to look prettier with every passing milestone. This got us curious about her beauty secrets and how she manages to multi-task. Here's dishing out some inspiration from the mommy-on-the-go. 1. Believe in yourself: Kajol says, "I started believing that I am beautiful. I also started accepting compliments and taking care of myself. I think that has worked." 2. Exercise: Like every person striving hard to look pretty, Kajol too does it all. She shares, "I do my workouts on time. Gym, weights, eating healthy, drinking eight glasses of water and washing my face three times a day, I do it all!" 3. Don't push too hard: But what amazes us is the fact that she does it all given her hectic schedule and two young kids. "I don't do it every day. I try to follow a daily regi...

Life has given cancer survivor Samuel Chettiar a second chance after he was detected with Hodgkin Lymphoma (Stage 4) in 2008. And Chettiar, who will be participating in this Sunday’s Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (half marathon), credits his recovery to distance running. In 2008 Chettiar consulted an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist after suffering from persistent cough and weight loss across nine months. The doctor found a lump below his right ear and asked him to undergo some tests. The doctors later found three lumps in his neck and one under his right arm. Chettiar underwent 12 intense chemotherapy sessions across six months as the tumours were dealt with. “Thanks to my wife Annie’s relentless support, I survived those trying times,” he said. After the treatment (in 2009), Chettiar began leading a normal life but gained a lot of weight. “One day (December, 2012), I realised that I just could not bend to tie my shoe laces. That’s when I decided that I had to lose ...