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Saturday, January 26, 2019

Common Psychological Problems In The Children


Child psychlogy is a complex subject and most of the parents worries about thier child. As a parent I know what will be the condition of a confused parent. To help them find their child's psycholgical condition I am writing this post.





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Children in the first months of language development often do not pronounce words clearly. The absence of recovery or replacement is a common and normal phenomenon of development that is considered abnormal only if it continues for more than 5 years.





  1. stuttering




Many children stutter, so to speak. The pronunciation is not clear and there may be a pause and a repetition of the syllables without additional words of the sentence appearing for a moment. The little boy is not aware of this no influence or repetition. The vocabulary of a child is limited and its expressiveness, combining words of sentences, especially long sentences, is limited. As a result, the words, albeit in a broken way, seem to come out. In fact, the child has something to say in his head, but expresses those thoughts in words to express himself. He has to look for words in his head to express himself. This is a normal phenomenon and parents should not worry if their children's language is not fluent and fluid at first. When parents have an opinion, stuttering increases if the child initially is not fluent and soft. When parents notice it, the stutter increases when the child is excited and likes to tell a story that he thinks is fun and interesting. Bubble and it repeats without effort. It is a normal phenomenon until the age of 3-4 years. This phase usually lasts between 6 and 12 months, after which it ends unless the parents are worried. Parents should not worry, as this is a temporary illness that affects many children and disappears over time. Parents feel that language is always wrong when the child has language difficulties. But language has nothing to do with that. However, stuttering for 4 years is not normal and is called "stuttering." It can persist even into adulthood. An adult stutter is very aware of their language and any situation that makes them tense, nervous or shy makes the situation worse.





This is usually due to poor management of the previous situation.





Things to stutter





Give it the attention it deserves when it speaks to you. Listen with patience and understanding, because it tells you something that he considers important.
Let him finish what he says no matter what difficulties he finds.
Eliminate the causes of stress and frustration in your daily life as much as possible. Keep a quiet and relaxed atmosphere at home. This can be achieved by reducing your own pace and doing routine tasks easily and quickly.
Try talking to him more slowly, clearly and calmly. Speaking in quick and easy sentences and at a slower pace makes it easier to master fluid handling. If you are relaxed and unhurried, you will probably feel more relaxed talking to you.
Sometimes a playmate or other adult can tell the child how he or she talks. When this happens and the child asks his parents for advice, they should assure him that everyone is being trained, if he talks from time to time, if he is agitated or speaks very fast, there is nothing wrong with him.
Things to avoid when you stutter





Do not make him feel confident and do not give him the label "stutter" or any other label. As soon as the child's language is "marked", it means that something is wrong with him.
Never discuss in your presence the "problem" you have with your speech.
Try to avoid worrying about your speech. Most children go through this phase. Anxiety can be transmitted to the child and remember that his perception and understanding that something is wrong is very serious.
When he speaks to you, your expression must be impassive, and there is no indication that you are upset by his speech.
Do not ask the child to slow down, take a deep breath, etc. Do not make suggestions
Do not reward him for periods of fluency, do not force him to repeat something that will "train" him.
Do not ridicule it, as it reduces your self-esteem and self-esteem, which will only aggravate the problem.





  1. Write "Reflection"




Many children often confuse words with writing in the first hours of writing and can write "b" for "d", "p" for "q", etc. However, if the problem persists and the child does not seem to understand that he is making a mistake, this may be an indication of a non-benign problem called "dyslexia" for which medical help is considered.





  1. Mathematical problems.




Another common problem in children is reciting from 1 to 100 in the first months. They will come to Nine and they will be confused with what will follow. To give an example, the child can speak fluently until the age of 29 or 39, and then forget that 30 and 40 come later. If an adult tells them that they will easily start at 31, 32, …, this is also temporary.





5.Bedwetting





This is a very common problem called enuresis. The child often wet the bed at night. This phenomenon is normal until 5 years and parents should not request medical treatment until that time.





  1. tics




They are repetitive, aimless, automatic movements and a way out of tensions. Examples include: scratching the neck, runny nose, grimacing, blinking, etc. Although these behaviors can be irritating to parents, it is best not to call them directly. They disappear faster when they are ignored than when the child realizes it. Although these movements are harmless, they can be an extremely difficult socio-psychological problem, especially when they are linked to verbal obsession and aggressive behavior. If they are ungovernable and strict, you should seek the help of a child psychologist.





  1. Eat earth




This is another harmless behavior that many children experience as part of their growth, usually between 1 and 3 years. It is postulated that this may be due to iron deficiency in the child. Therefore, it is better for the child to be examined by him. An iron treatment test goes beyond this behavior, so do not ignore it. The best approach is to pay more attention to the child and keep an eye on him so that he can always control himself when he talks about "dirt". The second way is to offer more satisfying and interesting activities. The secondary effect of dust consumption is the possibility of worm infestation and chronic lead poisoning.





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  1. Rock, hit and roll the head.




These are all blood pressure outputs that are usually benign and get worse with age. Sometimes the child does not receive the emotional satisfaction that he feels and, therefore, is under mental shock. This is published in several ways.





"Bosy Oscillation": occurs around 6 months. In a sitting or crawling position, the child swings from side to side. We know that the powerful rockers cross the room with their cribs. Often present when the child is tired or about to go to bed, this behavior persists for 15 to 30 minutes. It usually stops when you are 3 years old.





"Turning the head": when rolling, the child turns his head back and forth, friction often causes a bald area on the back of the scalp. It begins at the age of 7 to 9 months and disappears at the age of 2 years.





"Headbutt": computer science usually begins at the age of 8 to 9 months and ends at the age of 4 years. Children can hit their heads in different positions. Therefore, the front or back of the head repeatedly hits a solid object. Episodes of blows to the head can last up to 3-4 hours. Of all these elements, the only thing that can harm the child can hit the head, especially if it hits a hard surface. The child never suffers severe injuries, can only have bruises and bluish discoloration. It is advisable to keep the upholstered crib when parents pay more attention to the emotional needs of the child.





  1. biting the nails




It differs from the other stress points mentioned above in that it is not too big, but persists until puberty and even adulthood. In situations of tension or nervousness, some adults also begin to bite their nails and bite their nails. In this way, their nervous energy is released, which makes them more relaxed and relaxed. Besides being socially attractive, it does little harm. Parents can keep their children's nails short so they can not chew anything.





  1. thumb sucking




Many children are born, suck their thumbs. It was also observed in a child to be born. Some babies have a strong sucker, while others have a weaker desire.





There is a 50% chance that a natural thumb sucker will stop smoking before age five. There are only two good reasons to change the habit of thumb sucking: one refers to dental problems and the other is social.





Remember, if you try to change the habit, it is a gradual process and your child will never be ashamed while working on it.





Satisfy the child's sucking reflex: the pacifier can be a bottle with a slow-moving nipple that can help





Do not pay attention to your habit. The child is more likely to give up this habit before it reaches its first standard. In any case, it is better not to pay unnecessary and repeated attention to this habit.





Make the child aware: ask him to look in the mirror while sucking his thumb. Suck your thumb and ask him what he thinks. Tell other children to suck their thumbs and ask your child what it looks like.





Give the child an alternative: a less noticeable replacement can satisfy him. The foot of a rabbit or a small stuffed animal with fur or friction can do the trick.





Change the situation, break the union: try to reduce the time you spend sucking on very young children instead of eliminating them completely. If your child is sucking his thumb while sitting in a chair watching television, do not let him sit in that place.





Restrict where you can suck your thumb: keep track of when and for how long your thumb sucks for several days. Choose a location or a time and tell him that it is no longer acceptable to suck his thumb in this location or at this time. Be sure to select a location and a time you will be there on consecutive days.





ad banging and head rolling





These are all tensional outlets, which are by and large benign and pass off, as the child grows older. The child is sometimes not getting the emotional satisfaction that he craces for and so is under mental stess. This is released in various ways.





"Bosy rocking": It occurs at about 6 months of age. In sitting or crawling position, the child rocks forward and backward. Vigorous rockers have been known to moce their cribs across the room. Frequently present when the child is tired or near bedtime, this behaviour continues for 15-30 minutes. It usually ceases by the age of 3 years.





"Head rolling" : Alying down child rolls his head from side to side, the resultant friction often causing a bald patch at the back of the scalp. It starts at eh age of 7-9 months and subsides by the age of 2 years.





"Head banging" : IT typically begins a the age of 8-9 months and ceases by the age of 4 years. Children may bang their head in varous positions. Thus the front or the back of the head may hit a solid object repetitively. Episodes of head banging may last as long as 3-4 houors. Out of all these the only one, which can cause any harm to the child is head banging, particularly if he bangs it against a hard surface. But the child never gets any serous injuries, only may be some bruises and bluish discoloration. It is advisable to keep the cot padded if the parents should pay more attentionto the childs emotional needs.





9. Nail biting





It is different from the other tensional outlets mentioned above in that it doesn't outgrow itself but persists into adolescence and even adulthood. Under situations of tension or nervousness, some adults also start biting and chewing upon their nails. In this way, their nervous energy is released, which makes them feel calmer and relaxed. Apart from the fact that it doesn't appear socially appealing, it causes little harm. Parents can keep the nails of the child cut short, so that they have nothing to chew upon.





10. Thumb-sucking





Many children are born thumb-suckes. It has been observed in an unborn child too. Some infants have a strong sucking response while others have a less hearty urge.





The chances are fifty-fifty that a natural thumb-sucker will quit on his own before he is five years old. There are only two valid reasons to attempt to change the habit of thumb-sucking, one relates to dental concerns& the other is social.





Remember, while you attempt t change the habit, that, it will be a gradual process and never shame your child as you work on it.





Pacify the infant's sucking reflex: The pacifier could be a bottle with a slow flowing nipple that can help satisfy her need.





Don't give the habit undue attention. It is more likely that the child will drop that habit before she is in her first standard. In any case it is better not to give unneccessary and repeated attention to that habit.





Make the child aware: Have him look at the mirror while sucking his thumb. Suck your own thumb and ask him what h thinks. Point out other children who are sucking their thumbs and ask your child how they look.





Give the child an alternative: A less noticeable substitute may satisfy him. A rabit foot or a small furry stuffed animal or rub may do the trick.





Change the situation, break the association: For very young children, try to reduce the time spent sucking, rather than eliminate it altogether. If your child only sucks her thumb while sitting in a particular chair and watching television, do not allow her to sit in that seat.





Place restrictions on where she may suck her thumb: Keep a record for several days of where and when she sucks her thumb. Choose one place or time and tell her that it is not longer acceptable to suck her thumb in that place or at that time. Be sure to choose a place and time when you will be there foer several consecutive days.





Eliminate the habit in one place at a time:





Begin with a time frame, you are fairly certain that the child can manage easily.The first day the child may earn a thumb print for not sucking his thumb for just a few minutes, while watching television. Gradually increase the length of time required to earn a thumb print.





Apply a natural consequence: Choose a natural consequence to follow it your child does suck her thumb iun the unacceptable place. If watching television is chosen, turn off the set for five minutes when she sucks her thumb. After five minutes with no television or thumb sucking she may resume watching.





When your child stops sucking his thum, touch, hug and give him a lot of love. Positive reinforcement at this time may be helpful.





Thumb sucking usually starts appearing at the age of 3-4 months and may become established by the age of 7-8 months .It is a self-nurturing phenomenon used by the child to seek solace. If you remove the thumb from the child's mouth it comes out,but pronto it goes bak again in his mouth as soon as your attention is diverted. Normally it goes at the age of 5 to 7 years.





11. Temper Tantrums





The child flings himself on the floor, starts screaming, and thrashes around with his hands, feet and head. Any attempt to hold the child or to lift him up is met with resistance as the child fights with you and wants to persist with his tantrums. Control is a cental issue. In ability to control some aspect of the esternal world results in loss of internal control manifested as temper tantrums. Overtiredness, frustration, physical discomfort, fears can evoke temper tantrums. A temper tantrums once in a while is normal, because in children also, the frustration levels are bound to cross the limits once in a while and this is the way they may give vent to ti. When the tantrums are intermittently or constanly rewareded by giving in to the child's demands as a means of stopping the tantrum at the moment, tantrums can become an entreched strategy for exerting contril, Tantrums normally peak during 2- 4 years. If tantrums are persistent after the age of 5 years, usually it tends to persist in the whole childhood.Obviously the best way to control temper tantrums is to remain calm and aloof and not pay any attention to the child's ongoing behaviour.





12 .Breath Holding





This is another not so uncommon complaint. To the onlooker, it appears frightening. A minor injury, frustration or slapping may precipitate the episode. The child starts crying in a very prolonged fashion without" breaking" the cry. As a result, he expels out the air from his lungs and since he is not inhaling during the crying, he gets a lack of oxygen in the body. It is just like you holding your breath for a prolonged period. The child starts becoming blue, may lose consciousness and may even have a fit due to lack of oxy





Eliminate the habit in each place:





Start with a time, you are almost sure that the child manages easily. The first day, the child can get a centimeter of fingerprint because he does not suck his thumb for a few minutes while watching television. Gradually increase the time it takes to obtain a thumb pressure.





Apply a natural sequence: choose a natural sequence to follow. Your son sucks his thumb in an unacceptable place. If you want to watch TV, turn off the device for five minutes while you suck with your thumb. After five minutes without television or sucking your finger, you can look again.





When your child stops breastfeeding, touch him, hug him and give him lots of love. Positive reinforcement at this stage can be useful.





Thumb sucking usually occurs at 3 or 4 months and may be between 7 and 8 months. It is a self-feeding phenomenon with which the child seeks consolation. If you take your thumb out of the child's mouth, it will come out, but it will be premature in the mouth once your attention is diverted. Normally it is between 5 and 7 years old.





  1. Tantrums




The child falls to the ground, begins to scream and struggles with hands, feet and head. Any attempt to hold or lift the child will be denied if the child is fighting with you and wants to remain in your tantrum. Control is a central issue. The ability to control certain aspects of the Eastern world causes a loss of internal control, which manifests itself in outbursts of anger. Fatigue, frustration, physical discomfort, fear can cause tantrums. A tantrum from time to time is normal, because even with children, the levels of frustration will inevitably exceed the limits, so they can unleash their Ti. If seizures are questioned intermittently or systematically by giving in to the child's needs to end the crisis, seizures can become a tangled control strategy, but generally increase from 2 to 4 years. When seizures persist after age 5, they tend to endure childhood. The best way to control outbreaks of anger is to stay clear, calm and reserved, and not pay attention to the child's behavior.





12 Hold your breath





This is another not so strange complaint. For the viewer, it sounds terrifying. A minor injury, frustration or concussion can trigger the episode. The child begins to cry for a long time without "breaking" the scream. As a result, it expels the air from your lungs and, since it does not breathe during tears, it lacks oxygen in your body. It's like holding your breath for a long time. The child begins to turn blue, may lose consciousness and may even have a seizure due to lack of oxygen. As frightening as the description is, it is benign not to leave anything to the child, even if it turns blue and has a temporary crisis. Parents are very afraid of the blue child who sees it, and when it comes to seizures, it can cause acute panic. So they bathe the child with all their attention, massage and calm him. Paradoxically, this attention is the last thing he wants because the child does it to seek attention, and he does. The behavior will continue. The most effective way to stop this type of behavior is to stay calm and away from the child, completely ignoring it, even if it is soft or convulsive. As soon as the child realizes that such behavior does not show the desired effect after some traces, he abandons it.





gen. Frightening as the description is, it is benign in that nothing happens to the child even if he becomes blue and has a transient fit. Parents get extremely frightened at the sighted child getting blue and if he starts convulsing, it can drive them into a state of acute panic. So they start showering the child with all the attention, massaging and soothing him. Paradoxically this attention is the last thing, which is desired, as the child is doing this to seek attention, and he is succeeding in it, thereby positively behavior will continue. The most effective way to extinguish such behavior is to remain calm and walk out and away from the child completely ignoring him, even if he is limp or convulsing. Once the child realizes that such behavior is not producing the desired effect after a few trails he will give it up.














Posted by M Hari Kumar at January 26, 2019
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Friday, January 25, 2019

10 Simple Ways To Be Supper Energized


We all want to be energized all day but most of us get tiared during the day. Here are 10 simple way to be super energized.





  1. Drink cold water, juice or other liquids during the day. Medical experts recommend six to eight glasses of water for various health reasons. However, drinking cold liquid immediately has a refreshing effect.
  2. Wash your face. Another revitalizing effect of cold water is the sensation of the skin. If you work at home or if you are lucky enough to have a shower, try showering in the middle of the day. Otherwise, wash your hands and face when you feel tired. It has a nice alarm effect.
  3. Go to bed an hour earlier. The dream has a relaxing effect. If you sit down at night and kill time, turn off the light and go to bed. Additional sleep pays the next morning with more energy.
  4. Breakfast. Even something small. Personally, I'm not hungry in the morning and the idea of ​​lunch drives me away. But when I need more energy in the morning, a flash helps me relive about an hour after arriving at the office. I can not eat when I get up, but the waiting time allows me to consume the snack without digestive problems.
  5. Avoid large meals in the middle of the day. They let you sleep "Pastar" is the practice of dividing your food intake in several small steps, instead of the two or three large meals that are commonly used. Some experts believe that it cures. A study in Prague showed that people who consumed daily calories in addition to the two meals had fewer heart problems. David Jenkins, Ph.D., of the University of Toronto, suggests that grazing can mimic the effects of dietary fiber by helping the body absorb nutrients. In a group of subjects who consumed their daily caloric intake in 17 small snacks, cholesterol levels decreased significantly.
  6. Do not drink alcohol during the day. Alcohol can numb you and affect your mental abilities. For business lunches, order soft drinks with lemon or iced tea instead of wine or cocktail.
  7. Take a multivitamin. Nowadays, many people love vitamins, minerals and healthy foods, and you can benefit from this diet. But even if you do not have time to examine your diet, take at least one multivitamin. In this way your minimum daily requirement is supported.
  8. Take a nap. If your work situation allows it and you feel the need, try a nap for 15 to 20 minutes when you are really tired. This can be especially effective if you do not get enough sleep at night. Keep the nap short. During the rest of the day it will sound more than 20 minutes. Take a nap too late in the day. It may be more difficult to fall asleep before bedtime.
  9. Exercise. Exercise is one of the best things that keeps you energetic and young forever.
  10. Breathing Regular and regular breathing reduces stress and improves the body and mind.




These are few of the best ways to improve your energy level all day long.






Posted by M Hari Kumar at January 25, 2019
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Why you have to take care of your salt intake?

Common table salt, known chemically as sodium chloride, is the main source of sodium in our diets. Sodium is an essential nutrient required by the body to help regulate its fluid balance, maintain heart rhythm, conduct nerve impulses, and contract muscles. For body requirement, a safe minimum is 500 milligrams of sodium, about a quarter teaspoon of table salt is enogh. Most people consume about twice the daily maximum(3000 milligram of sodium- about teaspoon and a half of table salt) recommended by doctors.

The common belief is that the blood pressure rises with age. Expected blood pressure is usually expressed as"100 plus your age". This holds true for many individuals but it is not normal. In fact, blood pressure does not rise with age in everyone, although a large proportion of people-15% of young adults and 40% of elderly- have high blood pressure.

 

In certain societies blood pressure does not rise with age and hypertension does not occur. These societies include Pacific Islanders, South American Indians and Aboriginal tribes people. And there are others, all of who live in harmony with their natural environment. They eat a variety of vegetables and fruits and freshly prepared, unsulted food so the amount of sodium in their diet is a small proportion of what we eat.
This is an important difference, which could account for the difference in blood pressure between them and as.

Reduction of sodium intake to 1 millimole per kilogram of ideal body weight will lower blood pressure in those with hypertension. In others, it will prevent hypertension from too much sodium. If sodium intake is reduced while people are young, the rise in blood pressure with age could be prevented.

The relationship between salt intake and hypertension(high blood pressure) is complex and not fully understood but the direct relationship between sodium consumption and the high incidence of high blood pressure has been demonstrated in a number of studies. About 10-15 percent of people are actually' sodium-sensitive'; meaning that consuming too much salt directly elevates their blood pressure.

 

Healthy adults should reduce their sodium intake to no more than 2400 milligrams per day. This is about 1.25  teaspoons of sodium chloride(salt). To illustrate, the following are sources of sodium in the diet.

.25 teaspoon salt= 500 mg sodium

.5 teaspoon salt= 1000mg sodium

.75 teaspoon salt=1500 mg sodium

1 teaspoon baking soda= 200 mg sodium,

1 teaspoon baking soda=1000 mg sodium

 

Where is the sodium in the food we eat?

There are two main sources of sodium in the foods we eat. It is present in raw foods, but the main source is sodium, which is added. This happens during the production and preparation of food. Additional amounts in the form of sodium chloride may be included in sauces and flavorings.


What is a normal sodium requirement?


The amount of sodium required depends on the ideal body weight and equals 1 mmol per kilogram per day. A man, for example, 176 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, has an ideal body weight. Therefore, your recommended intake of sodium in the diet is 70 mmol sodium daily. Ten millimoles (milliliters) or milligrams (milliequivalents) of sodium are contained in 0.58 grams of sodium chloride. Sodium makes up 40% by weight of sodium chloride.

Babies need less sodium (10-49 mmol per day) than adults. Breast milk contains enough sodium to meet the baby's needs, but breast milk contains only one-third of sodium compared to cow's milk. Older children in adolescence need a slightly higher sodium intake than adults, but this is achieved when food intake is sufficient to maintain ideal growth and body weight.

salt springs

There are many hidden salt springs. One of the main sources of sodium in the diet is the group of basic products: bread, butter or margarine and cheese. Bread usually contains salt and cookies. Cheese is very rich in salt. In addition, most prescription foods such as pasta powders, bouillon cubes, yeast extracts, peanut butter, cucumbers and olives also contain sodium.

Some minor sources of sodium in our diet are mineral replacement drinks, megadoses of vitamin C, and some soluble painkillers.

The natural sodium content of fresh foods is not really a problem because it is relatively low in most foods. Some seafood is part of the exception. For example, shrimp and scallops are rich in sodium, but they generally do not make up much of the diet of most people.

Protein foods of animal origin also have a relatively high sodium content, but as the Healthy Food Pyramid shows, we all need to reduce the consumption of animal products.

Milk, which is a product of animal protein, belongs to this group and the recommended intake for an adult is 300 ml and should generally not be exceeded.

High sodium content

All canned, canned and pickled meat or salted meat or fish. All processed meat, p. Canned meat, salami, chicken, ham, bacon, sausage, Frankfurter and canned fish, unless it contains no salt.

All hard cheeses, especially Parmesan or Romano. Very salty breakfast cereals, commercial cakes, cakes, rolls, cake mixes. Be careful with commercial dry biscuits and sweet biscuits, which may contain significant amounts of sodium.

All canned vegetables, unless they are labeled with no added salt. Pickkles, sauerkraut, frozen peas.

All the takeaway food.

All canned and packaged soups, prepared sauces or sauce mixes, sauce powders, bucket broths, yeast extracts, yeast extracts, vegetable salts, celery salt, garlic salt, lemon pepper, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, olives, salted nuts, sandwiches, for example, crisps, meat and fish paste, peanut butter ,

, Milk chocolate, sweets, Dutch liquorice, gaseous sweets.
Posted by M Hari Kumar at January 30, 2018
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Thursday, July 6, 2017

How To Be Fit

Today I found a great source of information that is useful to keep you fit easily. When I was visited one of my face group I found a post that is some have interesting when I visited the blog, I had felt it is really useful. Here is few post from the blog. It is really worth reading. 

A to Z of Postures In Your Fitness


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There is nothing more ageing that wrong posture. A person with youthful stance looks young and energetic whereas a person ( even if he is young) with a stoop, hunch of sloping shoulders presents an ageing look.

This is not the only reason why a person would pay attention to his posture. Ninety percent people, by the time they are 35, complain of backaches and the most common cause of a backache is usually a bad posture. With the growing number of slipped disc cases, spinal and back problems, it becomes doubly important to ensure that good posture becomes a part of one's life.

What is Posture?


Dictionary defines postures as the position of a person's body and the way a person sits or stands. It is judged to be good, normal or bad by the position of the head, chest, trunk, pelvis, knees and feet.

Postures can be guide to the way people feel. If they are tired, their posture may be poorer than usual. Posture can also reflect mental attitude. Changes in posture may affect a perso…


How To Care Foot Effectively In A Fitness Programme


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Feet play the most important part in your walking regimen. If they are not cared for, they are not likely to cooperate with you and your fitness programme will end even before it has begun. Most of us are very careless towards foot-health. We often tend to neglect the feet till they really begin to hurt.


When you begin your walking schedule remember to checkout the following aspects.
Blisters- blisters are caused when there is friction against the skin. Friction can be due to the friction between the ground and the foot( if not wearing any foot wear), and between the shoes and the feet. The shoes must fit properly when worn with the socks. Socks act as cushions, especially those made of cotton-acrylic. The socks should be clean and worn dry, on dry feet. Small blisters must be covered with sterile gauze pad. In case of a bid blister, puncture it with a sterile needle and clean with antiseptic. Never peal off the skin over a blister.

Calluses & corns- These do not hurt, however, har…

A to Z of Walking For Fitness


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Waling is one of the best exercises I have come across. It rejuvenates, refreshes and brings a sense of euphoria along with other physical benefits that come with any kind of exercise. all one needs is a good pair of shoes, an open area and a song on the lips.


Walking is an effective, low-impact activity, which is easy on the feet, knees and ankles. this is especially true for people who have joint problems. It is one of the few exercises that a person can continue up to a ripe old age without experiencing any adverse kind of effects.
There are no right and wrong ways of walking. If you are looking for health and fitness, keep pounding the pavements every day of the week for at least 30 minutes. The only factor against walking is the fact that it takes a long- long time for any kind of visible effect. If you are looking for a quick loss of weight, forget walking and tale to some other form of aggressive exercising. But if keeping yourself in a fit form is your goal, welcome to the wo…

Yoga For Youthful Fitness


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Yoga is viewed as many things by different people. The average person thinks yoga is just stretching exercises for bad backs, stress and tension. Yoga is much more. The exercises or 'asanas' are many and varied, as are the tasks, which they can accomplish. some of the exercises help to make the body stronger, more flexible and healthier. Others reduce stress and tension and help you to better cope with the trails of everyday life.

Developing your intuition and clear insight is the purpose of other yoga exercises. The underlying purpose of all the yoga tools is spiritual evolution, the lifting of our consciousness from a mundane, worldly level to an awareness and sensitivity for all creation. Yoga benefits your whole body. Through a systematic set of stretching and strengthening exercise you can stretch and strengthen all of your major muscles groups and develop muscle tone and flexibility. the strengthening of the muscles around the spine is particularly important for keepin…


The Yoseido- Shiatsu Meridians Stretching Exercises


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Yoseido- is a word with 3 characters.

Yo-means nourishing, feeding or making something grow.
Sei-means birth-the physiological aspect of a person's existence or simply 'life form'.
Do-means the way. or attaining one's ideal place or spiritual contentment.

The combination of the three words together mean: harmonizing one's existing life-form by following the way ( the encounter between Heaven and Earth).

In a certain sense all the traditional oriental disciplines are based upon this attainment of Do Yoseido. How can we achieve this harmonious life form? One way is through the meridians stretching exercises as Yoseido Shiastu emphasizes.

Practicing the stretching postures for the eight meridians encourages full health and a lively balance of the energies in our body. They can be used to treat physical ailments by reactivating the flow of vital energy through the body.

They also have a role to play in preventive treatment by ensuring that blocked energy is dislodged…

Tibetian Rites Of Youth


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Anything that is not in use deteriorates, just as a nail rusts. By the same logic, our body also begins to show signs of rusting if we do not use it well. In this case, using the body is just another way of saying that the body needs exercise. As we have already seen, exercise is the key to fitness and youthfulness. There are hundreds of exercises devised for the purpose of keeping the body fir and most of them are quite effective, too. I am across this set of exercises that are not too difficult to perform once the body has loosened up and the muscles are toned.


From ancient times, the Tibetan Lamas have been performing some exercises, which are almost like rituals for them. Have you ever wondered why the monks remain youthful looking and have an enviable longevity of life? Well, the secret for their youthful looks is the set of exercises they perform, unfailingly and with the same devotion the observe for the other religious rites. The principles, on which the exercises are centere…


How To Plan A Blanced Exercise Regimen



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To achieve complete fitness you should yourself a varied exercise programme, combining three distinct elements.

Firstly, to stimulate your circulatory and respiratory systems and increase their capacity, you need a form of aerobic exercise. this can be tailored to your fitness level, and should be practiced for about 25 minutes every other day- longer if you choose a gentle type of exercise like walking.

Secondly, you need some form of daily stretching and loosening exercise. An thirdly, you should choose a regular relaxation technique to refresh and restore you.

for instance, your three-point programme could include aerobic walking for stimulating your circulatory and respiratory systems, Surya Namakar for stretching and loosening your muscles and Shavasana as a relaxation technique.


Before You Begin A Regimen Ensure

There are some facts that one must know before one begins any kind of exercise regimen. the process of warming up, stretching, loosening of the muscles and finally the … 
Posted by M Hari Kumar at July 06, 2017
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Thursday, June 8, 2017

How To Prevent Nail Fungus?

 

 

Preventing nail fungus may not be your top most priority, but perhaps it should be. Fungi are microorganisms that are scattered everywhere in our environment, and they are attracted to warm, dark and moist places like the inside of your nails.

 

Our nails are prone to these fungal infections, and we should take necessary precautions to avoid them from happening in and on our nails. This article contains all the nail fungus information that you need to help you get rid of the problem.

 

Fungal infections are deadly and can damage your nails and make them look ugly. These infections attack around 14% of the adult population. If you do not take precautionary steps to avoid them, they might overgrow and damage your nails.

nail fungus

 

So, here are some ways to keep these fungal infections at bay:

  • Keep Your Hands and Feet Clean and Dry: Keep your hands and feet clean and dry in summers. Wash them regularly but make sure to dry right away.



  • Keep Your Nails Short and Dry: Trim nails straight and avoids making them pointy. Use sanitized scissors or a nail cutter.



  • Wear Neat Socks: Wear the kind of socks that can absorb sweat such as wool, nylon, and polypropylene. Also, make sure to change your socks regularly.



  • Wear Shoes That Are Less Humid: If you have an oily skin and your feet get sweaty while you wear your shoes then replace your shoes and buy open-toe footwear.



  • Discard Old Shoes: Do not wear your old shoes because they might make the infection come back if you had it in the past.



  • Use An Antifungal Spray Or Powder: You can sprinkle antifungal powders in your shoes too or directly over your nails.



  • Use Rubber Gloves: Being exposed to water for a longer period might promote fungus growth, therefore, protect your hands wearing gloves and make sure to dry the gloves when you remove them. 



  • Don't peel the skin around your nails: Peeling skin around the nail area might allow germs to attack your skin and nails.



  • Avoid Going Out Barefoot: Wear shoes or flip-flops in places like pools, showers, and locker rooms.



  • Go To a Salon That is Hygienic: Make sure the spa you go for a manicure or pedicure sanitizes its tools because overly used tools which are not cleaned properly might promote fungus growth.



  • Avoid Nail Polish: Applying nail polish to hide the ugliness of the infection might make it more poorly because nail polish traps the moisture. So make sure to avoid it, and other similar products as well.



  • Wash your hands after touching an infected nail: Wash and dry your hands after you touch the infected area or even apply some medicine over it because the infection can spread if you fail to take care of it.


 

  • More Pairs Of Shoes: Putting on shoes that are still damp from yesterday’s sweaty workout will only increase your risk of a toenail fungal infection, so invest in a few good pairs and wear them.


 

A Healthy Diet To Prevent Fungal Infections:

 

Taking foods which are antibacterial, anti-fungal and have properties that help to prevent fungal infections are:

  • Garlic: It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties that help to fight fungus.



  • Spinach: It is anti-inflammatory. Inflammation promotes fungal growth. 



  • Cayenne Pepper: It helps improve the rate of metabolism allowing your body to fight fungus. 



  • Fruits: Turn to fruits that are rich in vitamin C, such as all citrus fruits (orange, lemon etc.) and berries.

  • Vegetables: Exclude starch containing vegetables such as carrots, corn etc., as they can increase the growth of fungus. Instead, use green vegetables, onions, parsnips because they are anti-fungal. 


 

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Verdict

Fungal infection can grow rapidly if you do not take precautionary measures. The key lies in being careful and staying neat and clean.
Posted by M Hari Kumar at June 08, 2017
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

All time top five home remedies to keep yourself fit

Fitness is the trending subject of the modern world.Being fit will give good health, youthful and social acceptance.Everyone wants to be fit and spending tons of money and time on different fitness programs. Are you one of them? Then You are at right place for being fit without spending a penny. Today I give you simple but very effective five home remedies to keep yourself fit and healthy.
There are two kinds of fitness one is organic fitness other is dynamic fitness.
1. The organic fitness means a body free of disease and infirmity.
2. The dynamic fitness means endurance, flexibility, the strength of the body and mind.
Here we are going to discuss five home remedies to keep yourself fit dynamically.

A.Exercise

Exercise is the essential and primary choice for being fit. Exercise helps you keep away from stress and tensions. There are many kinds of activities; you can choose from the below list.
1. Walking
2. Running
3. Aerobics
4.Swimming
5.Yoga
The list is huge you can choose any of these or one of your choice. Walking and swimming are the best exercises that anyone can do it.

Here are the list of some significant benefits you get while doing regular exercise

1. Increased efficiency of heart and lungs.
2. Reduced cholesterol level.
3.Increased muscle strength.
4.Reduced blood pressure.
5. Weight loss
6. Improved sense of well-being.
7.Improved appearance of toned muscles and good posture.
8.Enhanced social life of opportunities to make new friends.
9.Increased stamina and improved immunity.

B.Ideal Diet
The balanced diet is the second in the list of all-time top five home remedies to keep yourself fit. A proper diet plays a significant role in keeping you fit
Food is the only fuel that makes us function, give us energy, builds the body and repairs it. You have to remember that excess of anything is a poison.
A well-balanced diet is one that provided all the essential elements while cutting out the unnecessary. Here are the list of items that are vital in a balanced diet
1. Carbohydrates: It furnishes heat and energy.
2.Proteins: They are the essential'building blocks' of the living cells and comprise about 12 percent of your body weight.
3. Fats and oil: Fats are heat and energy producers in concentrated form.
4.Vitamins: They are a group of body regulators, the chemical nature of that is now fairly well established.
5. Minerals: They are that substance in our food, which furnish building materials for bones and teeth, supply valuable constituents to body fluids and regulate certain body process.
6.Water: It is the major part of our body 70%. Without water, the body can't function normally.
7.Fiber: It is a component of food that is more or less indigestible, and for good health, you need fiber in your diet.

Some diet principles to keep you fit

1. Eat less fat: Keep your fat intake less than 30% of your total calories.

2. Eat less saturated fat: Saturated fat clogs the arteries by increasing your cholesterol levels even more than cholesterol does. Only have 10% saturated fat in your diet.
3. Combine carbohydrates and protein in your meals and snacks: These macronutrients work great together. Carbohydrates will give you an immediate energy boost, but the effect wears off quickly. But protein-rich foods can keep you alert and give a feeling of full for much longer.
4.Drink water: Drink enough quantity of water. It is an essential nutrient for your body. It cushions your organs, lubricates your joints, and keeps your skin good looking and transport oxygen to your tissues.

5.Build up your bones: Include enough calcium and iron in your diet. Experts recommend at leat 1000 mg of calcium per day.

6.Eat early and often: It keeps from running on empty and helps you control your weight, try eating four to six meals a day.

7. Include a variety of foods in diet: Varying the foods in your diet will keep your diet nutrient-rich and your taste buds from getting bored.
8. Eat more fruits and vegetables: A diet high in fruits and vegetables can help you significantly in reducing the risk of cancers of lung, colon, pancreas, stomach, bladder and ovaries.
9. Eat more fiber: Fibre will keep you regular and help in preventing certain diseases. Adults needs 25 to 35 grams of fiber daily.

Prepare a well-balanced diet by using the above principles to keep yourself fit.

C.Manage your stress

Stress is an inevitable thing in our life, and it destroys the ability to concentrate. Managing stress plays a significant role in keeping you fit. It is the third in the list of all-time top five home remedies to keep you fit. Manage your stress by developing a right philosophy in life

1. Live in the present: The present moment is all we have. The Past is gone, and future is still not come. "Now" is only the thing that is always with you. The people who experience stress are those who live either in the past or future. If you know how to grab the present moment and maximize it, then you are stress-free, efficient and succeed in life.
2.Accept the inevitable: Most of the things in our life are beyond our control. All the things that are inevitable in life should be taken gracefully; otherwise, we shall be tormented with stress, tension, and worries.
3. You are what you are: Our relationship with others should be one of neither superiority nor inferiority. You are unique.
5.There is no success or failure in life: Success or failure is a matter of attitude in life.
6.Whatever happens is for your good. Think in a positive way that whatever happens to you in life is for your good.
7.Don't expect justice and fairness. There us virtually no justice in this world.
8.The best is yet to be. This is one of the best principles to be adopted in the sphere of personal growth and development.
Prepare a philosophy to handle your stress efficiently.

D.Sleep and rest

A good overnight sleep is the best foundation for a good day. Without sufficient sleep and rest, we can't lead a healthy life. Proper sleep and rest are the fourth in the list of all-time top five home remedies to keep yourself fit.

Here are a list tips that are useful to get a sound sleep

1. Eat two hours before going to bed.
2. Eat relatively light food in the night.
3.Paint a soft color in your bedroom.
4.keep your room ventilated.
5.Keep your room clean and free space.
6.Use a dim light in your room.
7. Wright down all the important things that happened on that day in your diary.
8. Forgive and forget all the mistakes of others.
9.Expect a better tomorrow.
10.Avoid irregularity in sleeping times.

E.Mudra and Meditation

Meditation gives good fitness to your mind. Mudra is useful to manage the healthy condition of both mind and body. Mudra and Meditation can practice simultaneously. The fifth position in the list of all-time top five home remedies to keep yourself fit are mudra and meditation.

Meditation

Our mind is eternally restless, compulsively flitting from object to object, person to person, and place to place, most of them related to our personal life and problems. Meditation is the only solution to keep your mind concentrated and fit. There are various types of meditations, but we discuss only one type here.
Simple meditation
Sit in any comfortable posture for about 20 to 30 minutes. Get a feel that you are meditating. The primary purpose is to acquaint you with self-discipline to sit quietly for some time. This is a preliminary step for the practice of other types of meditation.

Mudras

Mudras are simple postures of fingers. It is also called as finger yoga. You can do mudras while practicing meditation or watch

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television and also while traveling. There are so many varieties in mudras, but here we discuss that are useful to maintain body and mind fit.

Gyan mudra
Just join the tips of your index and thumb finger to form Gyan mudra. The practice of Gyan mudra is helpful to enhance your brainpower.
Surya mudra
Just place the tips of ring finger at the bottom of your thumb finger and apply a little pressure to form Surya mudra. The practice of Surya mudra is useful to maintain an ideal weight, fight indigestion and gives good bowel movements.

Pran Mudra
Just join your thumb fingers tips with the tips of both ring finger and little finger to form prana mudra. The practice of prana mudra is helpful to enhance immunity and strengthen your body.
Aakash mudra
Just join the tips of your middle finger with the tips of thumb finger to from Aakash mudra.The practice of Aakash mudra is useful to eliminate negative thoughts and give peacefulness to your mind.

These are the most efficient and simple five home remedies to keep yourself fit. Try few of these in your fitness program and share it in the comment section.
Posted by M Hari Kumar at May 16, 2017
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Monday, January 23, 2017

Parenting and Child Psychology

Parenting and Child Psychology

 

Understanding your kid is certainly one of the integral things you should master as a parent. It plays an integral role in nurturing and guiding your kid in a perfect manner as they become mature and grow. You should keep in mind that your child has a specific personality trait that does not change throughout life.

 

One of the effective techniques for understanding your child is observing them as they eat, sleep or play. You should try to look for constant traits. Understand which activity they like doing the best. Can they adapt to the environment in an easy manner or does it take more time to become familiar with stuff? They are recognized to be the normal characteristics of a child.

 

It is a prerequisite that you should take out more time for talking to your children. This is integral to gathering information from them and understanding them. In the case of young kids, it requires more facial expression, body, and verbal language for have the right understanding of their feelings and thoughts. Asking the right questions will let them share their problems and feelings with you.

 

Self-esteem contributes to being one of the major keys to becoming successful in life. The development of a healthy self-esteem or positive self-concept in indispensable for the success and happiness of teenagers and children. A positive and healthy relationship with parents impart the right support and framework to your child for the development of healthy regard and respect for self and others. Children crave to spend time with their parents as it confers a special feeling to them. Hence, it is imperative that parents should be encouraged to spend time with their kids and play with them on a regular basis. If you have only one child or are a single parent, it is recommended to invite friends and family to play occasionally.

 

There may be different reasons owing to which children fail to develop social skills in an easy manner in comparison to others. Nothing can be more painful for a parent more than a rejection of his child. It takes a longer view of social problems and mapping out a problem for solving in a careful and thoughtful manner.

 

If you are looking for ways to interacting with your child for the creation of a stronger relationship, here are few effective strategies:

 

Confer Labeled Praise


 

Studies revealed if u confer more attention to one specific behavior, there will be a repetition of that particular behavior. If you pay more attention to one undesired behavior, you are sure to get more of it. In a similar manner, praise of desired behavior enhances that behavior. Parents should not praise indiscriminately. In lieu, parents should bestow feedback on good actions of the child.

 

Ignore Minor mistakes


 

If a misbehavior is not that major and not dangerous, parents should ignore it. Thus, you should ignore when a child throws food on the floor or act similarly. As you confer attention or expression feelings nicely, it helps the teacher to understand that good behavior is necessary for seeking attention.


Become a student for the development of child


 

Understanding the milestones for development can assist a person in attending and praising steps towards the particular milestone. Understanding that a four-year-old kid is more willing to please friends will help you to understand the importance of praising the positive behavior with friends. At the same time, the understanding that kids of teenage are more concerned about their clothes, looks, and body images help you to ignore the additional time she/he spent looking at the mirror.

 

Accomplish time-outs along with quality time in


 

Studies reveal that brief and immediate time-outs work in the best way, especially when paired with parents who praise positive behavior and model good ones. Though it is a real challenge at the moment of misbehavior, it is essential to keep calm. Praising of compliances can make time-out highly effective.

 

Concentrate on the prevention of misbehavior


 

Studies report that as you pay attention when a child is hungry or get tired can assist in the prevention of larger part of the meltdown. You should plan ahead and anticipate potential issues. It is important to teach your kid techniques for coping with problems. This may eliminate the requirement for using time-outs.


Take accomplished care of yourself in the first place


 

In accordance with an APA study in the year of 2010, children are affected in a negative manner owing to parental stress. Studies show that 86 percent kids were found to be bothered due to parental stress. It seems almost impossible when you are busy with work, parenting, and life. Hence, it is imperative to maintain hobbies, exercise and connect with partners and friends.

 

Spend time with your parents


 

It is recommended that you should spend quality time with your child without doing anything, Just be with them, take interest in them and express feelings and positive thoughts with them. You should be avoiding inquiring, teaching, offering or correcting alternative perspectives.


Current psychology studies


 

Below are results of ten updated psychology studies which is important for every parent to know:


Non-parents are not as happy as parents


 

In recent studies, it is revealed that pain outweighs the pleasure of having children. Parents feel better than non-parents and procure more pleasure while caring for their children in comparison to other activities. Father, especially, obtain a higher level of energy, happiness and positive emotion from their children.


Making your kid a priority is worth it


 

Child-centric approaches are considered to be beneficial, Parents who were highly child-centric were happier and found a greater meaning in life after having children. Child care activities were interlinked with reduced negative feelings and greater meaning. Studies suggest that if people confer more attention and care to others, they experience more meaning and happiness. From this point of view, the more parents will invest in the well-being of children, more meaning and happiness they will procure from parenting.

 

Say no to helicopter parenting


With several things, there exists a fine line between smothering and caring especially when children grow up. Studies reveal a correlation between the higher level of depression and helicopter parent among students along with reduced level of competence, relatedness, and autonomy.

 

Say no to strict discipline


 

Studies also suggested that strict discipline may destroy the bond between parents and kids. Harsh verbal discipline was found to be worse in the next year. Harsh discipline does not have any consequence. Harsh verbal discipline may seem to be detrimental in different circumstances.


Maintain regular bedtimes


 

Regular bed timings play an indispensable role in the development of child's brain. Researchers stated that irregular bedtimes for children of 3 years were related to spatial weakness in girls and boys, poor scores in maths and reading. Since the age of 3 is considered to be a sensitive period for cognitive development, regular bed times are recognized to be paramount for girls as well as boys. The right implementation will assist in better cognitive performance.


Do the works together


 

Bringing up children is easier when the relationship of father and mother is not that rocky. Doing the chores together is considered to be a good trick to achieve marital satisfaction, When parents do their chores at the similar time, both people become more satisfied after the division of work.

Restrict watching of TV for the kids

 

The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children of two years of age should not watch television more than two hours in a day. They should not watch any before that age. A study states that almost 2000 children in Canada who used to watch television an extra hour at the age of 2.5 years had worse performance as they attended kindergarten.


Exercise aids in boosting the performance of children in school


 

Exercise is believed to be a perfect way for boosting the power of the brain. Exercise comes with several other benefits as well. A recent study reveals that moderate to vigorous exercise was related with enhanced academic performance in Science, Maths, and English. Students who perform exercise on a regular basis were found to obtain higher scores in exams. Girls have shown amazing performance in science after doing exercise regularly.

 

Risks of intense mothering


 

Studies reveal the fact that taking care of children can be more stressful than being at work. Mothers who believed the idea that women make better parents than men were found to be more depressed and less satisfied with life. You should nurture your children but make sure not to sacrifice your own mental peace at the same time.

 

Siblings are very different


 

Though 50 percent of genetic code is similar, there are almost no common traits in siblings. Thus, each child has a different relationship with parents, other siblings, etc. Since there occurs a high difference between the traits of siblings, strategies that work with one child may not seem to work with the other.

For being good parents, it is a prerequisite to understanding the psychology of children. This will definitely help in strengthening the bond between children and parents.
Posted by M Hari Kumar at January 23, 2017
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

A To Z of Fruits,Health Benefits, How To Use And Much More

Why are fruits the healthiest food source alongside being the most delicious?
We all love fruits; they are the most beautiful and flavorful form of food.  Fruits are the earliest forms of food known to man and related species. Every religion in the world also refers and states the importance of fresh fruit. For example, Vedas describe fruits as “Food of Gods.” In Quran remarks fruits like dates, figs, olives, pomegranate, and grapes as heavenly “fruits and gifts of Gods.” In fact, fruits were given the highest position and seen as magical and divine in the ancient times. By offering them to gods and goddesses during deity, ritual, and sacred practices, fruits were in the higher standards.
Fruits are mainly in two forms. They are fresh fruits and dry fruits. They contain ample amounts of nutritious and healthy components. The best part of fruits is easy digestion and instant cleansing of the body. The benefits the fruits offer are in high standards. They are not only a good source of food but also important in healing many diseases.


Health Benefits of Fruits

Fruits have physical and psychological enhancing properties. The benefits are far higher than one can expect. Below are few of the examples of healthy factors of fruits.
Fruits regulate and balance the acid-alkaline level in the body with alkalizing properties. Hence, they restore and balance the alkaline levels from excess acids in the body.
Fruits eliminate toxic wastes from the body and increase the intake of healthy vitamins, sugars, and minerals.
World famous Naturopath Adolf Just, in his book Return to Nature, mentions fruits as the only healing draught for man. He also states that nature has made fruits readily available with a delightful taste and cured all the sufferings and diseases. Also, they contain standard amounts of ambrosia and nectar.


Alkalinizing Effect

Fruits contain organic acids, which produce alkaline carbonates. These components transform within the body and alkalize the fluids. All the fruits ease intestinal elimination of wastes and unwanted substances. This, it keeps the body free from toxic wastes, which get into the blood resulting from overloaded and sluggish intestinal tract.
Fruits also contain carbohydrates in the form of acids, dextrin, and sugars. These properties help fruits in easy digestion and healthy absorption. Hence, fruits are helpful for instant relief from sickness and high energy.


Diuretic Effect

Fruits contain healthy quantities of sodium, potassium, and magnesium contents. These play a role as diuretic and diuresis, which increase the frequency of urination. The resulting urination is in lower in density and higher in acceleration with a faster elimination of chlorides and nitrogenous wastes.
The low sodium levels of fruits make it useful for a salt-free diet.


Hydrating Effect

Fruits increase the level of water absorption, which increases the intake of minerals and sugars.  Thus, fruits and fruit juices are the best way of hydrating the body.


Laxative Effect

Cellulose, the fibrous matter in fruits helps in the better passage of food all throughout the digestive tract and bowel moments. Organic acids and sugars in fruits enhance the laxative effect. Hence, fruits and fruit juices cure and prevent constipation.


Mineralizing Effect

Fruits regulate the proper intake of minerals in the body. Dried fruits like raisins, apricots, and dates are rich in iron and calcium. These minerals strengthen and maintain healthy nature of bones and blood.
For example, each custard apple contains 800mg. Of calcium. It is enough to meet the daily need of calcium intake.


Tonic Action

Fruits are the best source of vitamins. Especially fruits like Custard apples, guavas, citrus fruits like orange and lemons contain a good amount of vitamin C.  Eating these fruits raw and fresh makes it easily available for the body.
Most of the foods contain carotene, a component that converts into vitamin A in the body. Mangoes provide nearly 15,000 international units of vitamin A. That amount is enough for a week; the good part is that it is stored in the body itself. Papaya is also an excellent source of carotene and vitamin C.

Eating fresh and raw fruits in the ripe state is the best way to take the benefits. Cooking removes the nutritious value from fruits. It is always better to take fruits separately, rather than eating them during meals or with vegetables.
If it is a compulsion to take fruits during meals, fruits should form a large part. Taking fruits with milk and one fruit at a time is desirable. Mornings or breakfasts are the best time to take fruits.

During weakness or sickness, drinking fruit juices enhances the benefits of the fruit. Preserving or storing juices decompose and make it loose their properties. Hence, it is good to take right after extraction.
Curative Properties of Fruits

Fasting is the most efficient way of treating many disorders in the body. Juice fasting is one of the highly desirable methods of fasting. Take any of the fruits like orange, grapefruit, pineapple, oranges or any other juicy fruits. Dilute the juice with 50:50 ratio of water. Drink the juice with a gap of 2 hours from 8 am to 8 pm and six to eight glasses in a day. Do not take any other food source other than the juice, as it loses the value of juice fasting. Canned or frozen fruits and juices have minimal properties and are not much effective.

Enzymes, vitamins, minerals and other trace elements in fruits play a significant role in normalizing the body process. They do it by supplying the essential and required components for the normal functioning of the body. It increases the cell regeneration and healing activity of the body, thereupon speeding the recovery process. During fasting, warm water enema, a toxic matter throws off the process is the best way to cleanse the body.
Fruit diet is the other way of benefiting from fruits next to juice fasting. Fresh juicy fruits help the body in overcoming all the diseases, especially chronic diseases. They do it by cleansing tissues, which is incalculable.

Fruits are rich in combating properties of specific ailments. During treatment of fresh fruit, drinking fruit juice or eating fruits are timely and particular. It is because certain fruits act on certain diseases and depend on the course of the day.
One shall drink lemon water 30 minutes in advance of consuming any other foods.
Below are few measures during all fruit diet.

  • Take three meals of fresh, ripe and juicy fruits like apples, grapes, pears, oranges, grapefruits, peaches, melon, pineapple, etc.,

  • Do not take bananas or add any other foodstuff to a fruit diet.

  • Drink unsweetened lemon water or plain water.


Calcium, iron, sugars, vitamins A, B-complex, and C maintain gradation of heart energy. Thus, fruits like orange, apple, pomegranate and lemon help in proper functioning and healthy maintenance of heart even during old age.
Apples, mangoes, and dates contain glutamic acid, phosphorous, vitamins A, and B-complex. These protect and have a tonic effect on the nerves, especially in enhancing the functions of the central nervous system. Regular intakes of these fruits strengthen memory, prevent mental illness, insomnia, and hysteria.
In the case of constipation, chronic catarrh, rheumatism, and bronchitis all fruit diet is an excellent way of recovery. It does by finely filling the body with life-giving mineral salts.
All the fruit berries contain enriching amounts of iron, sodium and phosphorous. These are extremely helpful in building blood and strengthening the nervous system.
Lemon is a good remedy for indigestion, liver ailments, and rheumatism. Water in the watermelons flush the kidneys, minerals in them function as healing agents. Hence, watermelons are the best way to cleanse kidneys.
Pomegranates and pineapple are the most soothing foods for the body. They are most beneficial in healing hay fever, catarrh, chronic nasal and bronchi ailments.
Fully ripe and fresh fruits like apples, bananas, figs, and grapes contain the standard quality of readily assimilable sugars. These transform into physical energy and refresh the brain. Hence, they extremely helpful in treating brain deficiencies. Walnut’s kernel is another effective remedy for strengthening the brain.


Conclusion

The above-mentioned factors are all fruitful to read. Fruits are obviously the most delicious and flavorful source of food. Also, adding their high-quality benefits to daily life and overall health, enhance their value.
We do not have to spend extra time or take extra care in taking foods. Just by adding fruits and fruit juices to the daily diet improves our health. They also refresh our day. So, why not the let the fruits beautify your health?
Add fruits to your daily life and enjoy the enthralling benefits.

 
Posted by M Hari Kumar at September 21, 2016
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