Good Health and Wellbeing

Avoiding Added Sugar Added sugar is sugars and syrups added to foods and beverages at any point during the preparation or processing to enhance flavour and texture or prolong shelf life. It is a major issue of the day due to its increased association with various health issues. Many processed and packaged foods contain hidden sugars under different names, such as high-fructose corn syrup, maltose, and dextrose. This is not easy to trace how much sugar is consumed in actual terms. Some are more susceptible to the detrimental effects of added sugar as a result of their eating habits, lifestyle, or biological conditions.  The most susceptible people are children and teenagers who are the major buyers and consumers of sugary foods like soft drinks, sugary baked goods and prepared commodities. Added sugar consumption at a tender age also leads to obesity, early onset of type 2 diabetes, dental issues such as cavities, an...

Often after getting over an illness, you realize what is being healthy all about. After a bout of infection or disease, you feel that energy has been seeped out of your system. You feel dull, weak, lazy and your body seems devoid of any energy while looking to get back to active life. At that time, you look for something that can bring back your lost energy and vigor. But at that time there is always a question in your mind what else you can do? You want to ease yourself out and become healthy and energetic again as you have just been through a prolonged illness and a complete dose of medication. The answer is natural healing, which can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul and heal you completely.  What is Natural Healing? Natural healing is actually the use of non-invasive, holistic, and non-pharmaceutical approaches to promote health and wellness. It consists of a wide range of practices and methods that aim to support the body's internal ability to heal itself. It can...

Hygiene for Health  Hygiene is fundamental to public health and contributes to a better quality of life. It refers to practices or conditions that promote and preserve health, cleanliness, and well-being. These practices aim to prevent the spread of diseases, maintain personal and environmental cleanliness, and contribute to overall health. Maintaining good hygiene practices is essential for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, promoting overall health, and creating a safe and clean environment for individuals and communities. You can categorize hygiene into various types, including personal, environmental, and public hygiene. Here are some key aspects of hygiene: Personal Hygiene: Personal hygiene is the applications that people perform, to protect their health and keep their life healthy. You can also interpret personal hygiene as the behaviours that must be practised daily, from morning to sleep time to protect our health. Personal hygiene i...

We all know the importance of sleep in leading a blissful life. In fact, good sleep is like a meditation which cures our mind, body and soul. But if you are not able to sleep properly or have insomnia due to certain underlying conditions, then sleeplessness can stir up a lot of different feelings. You might experience anxiety, irritability, fatigue and similar other conditions. Symptoms of Sleeplessness 1.  Restlessness :   Those   who   have   less   sleep   become   sensitive and  irritable   more   readily . 2. Anxiety:  Lack   of   sleep   raises   fear levels  and  increases  stress . Therefore ,  problems seem  even   tougher . 3.  Fuzzy   Memory :   Sleeplessness   dumbs   down   thinking   skills   and   causes   confusion or  inability   to focus . 4. Fatigue:   One remains tired for  a  long ...

  When winter hits hard, we love sipping warm drinks like tea, coffee, or a nice bowl of soup to keep the chill at bay. But have you ever noticed how easy it is to forget about plain old water when it is cold outside? Yes, it happens. We skip drinking water, which can leave us feeling dehydrated. But just because it is freezing doesn't mean we should skip the H2O. It is just as important in winter as it is in summer. The thought of drinking cold water when it is freezing outside might make you shiver, but that is where the good old habit of drinking warm water comes in handy. It has been around forever and people of all ages swear by it.  Water, whether it is hot or cold, keeps us hydrated, cushions our joints and muscles, and helps with all those important things our bodies do. Warm water, along with a nice herbal tea, is a fantastic way to stay hydrated when it is cold season. So, why drink warm water in the winter? Well, for starters, it is super soothing and it...