Fitness Korner

We list out four remarkable health benefits of turmeric, and look at what just a pinch a day of this amazing gift from Mother Nature can do for us. Recent research has shown that turmeric contains a compound known as curcumin, which has many medicinal benefits .   #1 Purificatory Health Benefits of Turmeric   Turmeric purifies the blood and brings translucence to your energies. Turmeric not only works on the physiology, but also has a big impact on your energy system. It purifies the blood, body, and energy system. For external purification, just take a small pinch of turmeric, put it into a bucket of water and pour it over your body – you will see, the body will be vibrant and glowing. # 2 Anti-phlegm Health Benefits of Turmeric Those who suffer from cold related diseases and find their nostrils blocked every morning, will benefit a lot from the consumption of  neem , pepper,  honey and turmeric. Crush about 10 to 12 pepper corns roughly an...

You are what you eat. And while being that Swedish-Fish-Oreo-meets-ramen-burger-mash-up might feel pretty damn good sometimes, the energy high that comes from wholesome, nutrient-dense foods has a much longer payoff. It's true that no single food will erase laugh lines or  really  make you feel 17 again, but a healthy diet full of anti-aging foods can boost skin quality, improve immunity, and more. Stock up on these nutritionist- and doctor-recommended picks. BRAZIL NUT These potent seeds hail from South American countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and more. They may not be as common as peanuts or walnuts, but there's good reason to seek them out at your local health food store or online: "One ounce of brazil nuts, which is about six to eight nuts, has 777 percent of the daily value for selenium, an antioxidant that plays a critical role in DNA synthesis and helps protect our body from oxidative damage and infection," says Alexandra Miller, a corporate dieti...

7 Skincare Habits All Girls Should Develop In Their 20s Proactive, not reactive! 1) Wear SPF daily.  Exposure to the sun can cause your skin to have sun spots, discolouration, wrinkles and worse of all...cancer. To ensure you protect your skin daily, wear a moisturize with SPF in it! 2) Take off all your makeup at night. No matter how tired you are, it is so important to remove all your makeup at night. This will prevent your pores from being clogged, which means pimple free skin! 3) Deep clean your skin, daily! Taking off your makeup will only be half effective if you don't deep clean your face with a face wash. This is one you cannot skip out on if you want clear skin.  4) Exfoliate regularly.  We tend to forget the importance of exfoliating the skin, but incorporating a gentle exfoliant to your skin care regimen will ensure that all dead skin and 'gunk' is away from your face!  5) Tone your face!  Applying a toner to yo...

Whether you’re trying to lose fat or just maintain a healthy weight, one of the hardest things can be dealing with hunger. It’s hard to kill your hunger, but learning to control your eating is crucial if you’re going to be optimally healthy. Here we give you seven ways to beat hunger while keeping yourself healthy and happy. 1. Stop Emotional Eating If people only ate when they were actually hungry, a lot of eating problems would simply solve themselves. Actual hunger, however, is only one of the many reasons why human beings eat. We eat to celebrate an accomplishment. We eat to mourn a personal disappointment. We eat to show solidarity with friends, or because we feel lonely and left out. We eat because we’re stressed. Perhaps most commonly, we eat out of pure and simple boredom. Even worse, the foods that we gravitate to during times of emotional eating tend to be some of the least healthy options. The first key to stopping emotional eating is to simply be aware of what you...

You are doing everything in your might but the rigid weight just refuses to budge. The weighing scale still shows the same number with some occasional treats of a few grams here and there. Why is this happening? Well, it could be because of some common mistakes that you are making. Here's an account of those: Not sleeping enough Resting is an important aspect of your weight loss journey. If your body is not rested, it will fail to burn calories and will instead tire your body. This gets all the more important if you are into strenous workouts and following a specific diet. You are exercising too much Spending hours in the gym every day won't do you much good unless your diet works in tandem. Whoever tells you, "You are working out so you can eat as much as you want" is ignorant of the biggest weight loss fact ever. That is the 80:20 ratio - it is 80 per cent diet and 20 per cent workout. You stay hungry Portion control is very good but it should not be taken so serio...

Jiggly arms can be embarrassing. These flabby parts of your arms are called triceps. Your triceps are the large muscles at the back of your upper limb and are primarily responsible for straightening the arms. There are two main causes of flabby arms, the first one is age and the second is body fat. These flabby arms can be reduced and toned by exercising regularly. By practicing yoga postures, combined with a healthy lifestyle that includes regular fat-burning aerobic exercise and a healthy diet, you can work toward sporting the arms you want. Effective Yoga Exercises for Flabby Arms Yoga poses that require you to use your own body weight or resistance are the most effective ways to begin. Here are some particular exercises for flabby arms that are proven to be more effective. Hands-to-Wall Pose Hands-to-Wall is a great example of a yoga pose to work on your flabby arms. ·          Standing arm’s-length in ...

When it comes to fitting in the time to exercise, many people can’t seem to find space in their day to break a sweat. Work, dinners, grocery shopping, doctor’s appointments…you name it. It’s no surprise that making daily exercise a priority is so difficult for so many and often gets left on the back burner. However, there are some easy solutions to this all too common issue that will help you stay on track with your health goals, whether it’s  to lose weight , tone up or just maintain  a healthy lifestyle . SET YOUR INTENTION Setting intentions is key to achieving goals in any area of  your life . When you are clear on what you want and why you want it, you are going to be so much more likely to take the necessary steps to get there. You will feel more motivated and inspired and won’t be wasting time and energy on things that aren’t serving you well, because you will be so much more focused on the right action steps that you need to be taking. Just make sure ...