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Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a common condition which effects 5%-10% of the women age group, especially during the reproductive age of 12-45 years. In India about 9%-22% of women suffer from PCOD.  PCOD can be indicated through different symptoms including, sudden weight gain, acne, irregular periods, difficulty in ovulation, mood swings, heavy bleeding, oily skin, etc. PCOD is a hormonal condition and complicates the work of few hormones leading to complications, such as... • Diabetes   PCOD causes insulin resistance in the body and if not diagnosed early, it may cause Diabetes. • Infertility PCOD causes difficulty in ovulation, irregular periods and other menstrual issues. Sometimes women faces problems in getting pregnant due to this. • Heart diseases Irregular heartbeat and other heart related issues can be caused due to PCOD. • Depression Women suffers a lot during PCOD and due to mood swings, hormonal imbalance, this can lead to depression. • Endometr...

8 home remedies to treat thyroid  Thyroid is one of the common problems we often hear or deal with. Although thyroid is a chronic underlying condition, this does not mean we cannot cure it. Certain changes in diet and lifestyle can help treat the condition evidently. People have witnessed to eliminate the symptoms of thyroid evidently with the help of a healthy diet and few simple remedies.  Before we step into the remedies, it is important to understand what the disease is and how it takes place in the body. Thyroid gland is a small organ located in front of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe, shaped like a butterfly and extended around the side of the throat. This gland is responsible for various metabolic functions in the body, such as hormonal controls, weight management, blood pressure, body temperature, conversion of food into energy.  When thyroid does not function the given roles properly, it impacts the body. Thyroid is of two types,  • Hyperthyroidism -...

Mariel Hemingway says " Yoga teaches you how to listen to your body, " and I guess she was right. Yoga, being an ancient art and a globally accepted form of exercise, is the solution to numerous problems in your body.   Gastric discomfort is a serious problem that causes discomfort in our daily lives. The causes of gastric upset could be indigestion, acid formation in the stomach, food poisoning, etc. Yoga understands these causes and can help you get the relief you need.   What does yoga do to reduce gastric problems? • It induces peristalsis, which functions to assist the expulsion of food and waste by pushing the food through. • It increases blood circulation, which aids digestion. • Improves bowel movements • Instantly relaxes abdominal muscles and eliminates abdominal gas   What are some of the most effective yoga poses for gastric issues?   1. Pawanmuktasana It is also known as the "wind release pose." Pawanmuktasana is a combination of two words,...

Bloating is a common complaint we hear or express to our family and friends. A bloated stomach can make you feel uncomfortable and annoyed and can lead to problems like chronic underlying conditions. But before we jump into the remedies to get relief from bloating and a bloated stomach, it is important to understand what bloating is. Bloating is a situation where our stomach feels tight and full, mostly because of gas, and can also cause cramps, burps, constipation, or diarrhea. The stomach may stick out during bloating, and the skin around the stomach can also feel stretched. There are several causes for bloating; to understand them in detail, some are listed below: • Your eating habits and the way you eat can cause bloating. For example, if you eat too fast, you swallow a lot of air, which leads to gas, or when you eat too much at a time, it can imbalance the digestive system and be a cause for a bloated stomach. • The choice of food plays a pivotal role when discussing t...

Ayurveda never fails to surprise us, and sometimes, which is in ayurveda has been known for years, is at times our recent discoveries.  More into more health and fitness, the new gen is adapting the benefits we receive from copper water. But what is copper water? Is it something we can buy from stores, or which is available at restaurants and cafe?  The answer would be no , copper water is basically the water we store in copper containers or copper water bottles. The practice of storing and drinking water in a copper container brings out the best properties of copper into the water to make it beneficial and full of nutritious.  What makes copper water beneficial? Copper is an element which has its own benefits. It is a mineral your body needs to stay healthy. Although the body needs a minimal amount of copper to consume, it brings out a lot more advantages, Standard American diet suggests not to exceed 0.9mg of copper daily value to consume per day.  Copp...

Call it a New Gen trend or a healthier style of living. Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diets in which people are adapting to stay fit and healthy.  Intermittent fasting is a cycle of fasting and eating alternatively, which restricts calorie intake and requires extended periods of fasting. The extended period of not eating can be different as per the IF programs that are for a few hours, some for certain meals of a day, some fasting for a few days each week, some fasting for different days each month. Let’s understand the types of Intermittent fasting in brief. 1. The 16/8 method As the name suggests, this method involves eating for 8 hours and fasting for the other 16. This doesn’t mean eating continuously for those 8 hours. It means eating for 8 hours schedule of the day, and abstain from food for the remaining 16 hours.  For example, the 8 hour window is 12pm-8pm, where you skip your breakfast and eat a brunch sort of meal at 1pm-2p...