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Best Ways to Unwind & De-stress

Best Ways to Unwind & De-stress Unwind after a stressful day, when all your body feels exhausted and completely drained out. You need a break to regain, rejuvenate and recharge yourselves. You need to refresh yourself to get that lost energy again. For most of you, the favorite go-to thing after a tough day of work is to slump on the sofa and watch TV, while flickering your tired eyes on your mobile.  As a result, relaxing becomes quite difficult for most of you. Still, relaxation is something that significantly impacts your health, lowers blood pressure, lowers the risk of heart disease, betters decision-making, and improves memory. Often, we have no idea how to take out this exhaustion from our bodies. Here are some simple activities that will help you to relax comfortably. 1.       Grab your cup of herbal tea For many years people have used herbal tea for stress relief, brain health, fatigue, relaxation or simply unwinding. Herbal teas are known to relax muscles redu

Essential Minerals and Their Role in Health

We all need nutrients to lead a healthy life. A balanced diet usually requires all the necessary food components like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Maintaining a balanced diet with various nutrient-rich foods helps you get the essential minerals your body needs to function optimally. Besides other food components minerals also play a crucial role in various bodily functions, from bone health to immune support. Deficiencies or imbalances in these minerals can lead to health issues, so it's important to include sources of these nutrients in your daily diet. Essential Minerals needed by our body A few essential minerals that you can easily get from your food and are important for your body are: Calcium : Calcium is found in dairy products, leafy green vegetables, and fortified plant-based milks. A calcium deficiency can lead to weakened bones (osteoporosis), muscle cramps, and problems with nerve and heart function. On the othe