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There are a variety of health benefits that practitioners of qi gong can enjoy. Proponents of the exercises, also called “chi kung", believe that following a regular exercise routine of qi gong can improve your health in a number of ways. The practice of qi gong is based on the belief that the body is innately equipped with the ability to maintain and heal itself, and that all that we have to do is to learn how to assist the body in doing this.

The exercises of qi gong are designed to promote and restore the flow of life energy or vital energy , also called ‘chi,’ throughout the body. If the flow of chi is restored to the optimum state, then the body can naturally fight and eliminate any illnesses or injuries.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the exercises is believed to help the organs that are located in the upper torso, including the heart, lungs and stomach. This trio of organs are thought to be vital in regulating the chi energy through the body and generating the heat that the body produces. The deep breathing and stretching motions of the exercise also help to reduce stress and create an overall sense of relaxation.

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India and China started with the cultivation of TEA which spread to almost all parts of the world. Tea certainly has many health benefits.

Usually one would look for a cup of tea, steaming hot with a flavour which makes us happy. I am talking of the tea which is added with milk and sugar. In fact there are three types of Tea—Green, Black and oolong.

Green tea is made from unfermented leaves. It has highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called as Polyphenols.

Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals – damaging compounds in the body that alter cells, tamper with DNA (genetic material), and even cause cell death. Free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental toxins (including ultraviolet rays from the sun, radiation, cigarette smoke, and air pollution) also give rise to these damaging particles. Scientists believe that free radicals contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of health problems including cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants such as polyphenols in green tea can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Green tea has been consumed throughout the ages in India, China, Japan, and Thailand. In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, practitioners used green tea as a stimulant, diuretic (to promote the excretion of urine), astringent (to control bleeding and help heal wounds), and to improve heart health. Other traditional uses of green tea include treating flatulence (gas), regulating body temperature and blood sugar, promoting digestion, and improving mental processes.

Green tea has been found useful for the following health conditions:

1. Atherosclerosis
Green tea may help prevent atherosclerosis, particularly coronary artery disease.

2. High cholesterol
Green tea lowers total cholesterol and raises HDL ("good") cholesterol Polyphenols in green tea may block the intestinal absorption of cholesterol and promote its excretion from the body. Green tea reduces blood levels of harmful LDL cholesterol.

3. Diabetes
Green tea has been used traditionally to control blood sugar in the body. Green tea may help regulate glucose in the body.

4. Liver disease
Studies have shown that men who drink more than 10 cups of green tea per day are less likely to develop disorders of the liver. Green tea seems to protect the liver from the damaging effects of toxic substances such as alcohol

5. Weight loss
Studies suggest that green tea extract may boost metabolism and help burn fat. One study confirmed that the combination of green tea and caffeine improved weight loss and maintenance in overweight and moderately obese individuals

6. Cancer
Green tea helps protect against cancer. Cancer rates tend to be low in countries such as Japan where people regularly consume green tea. Polyphenols in green tea may play an important role in the prevention of cancer. Researchers believe that polyphenols help kill cancerous cells and stop their progression.

There have been indications that Green Tea controls the growth of cancer cells in case of Bladder cancer, Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Colorectal cancer, Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Skin cancer and Prostrate cancer.

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By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
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Okay, that’s it, all done with the holidays, so lets get going on weight loss. No more bad nutrition, get back to your regular calorie intake and 6 small meals per day. You are eating 5-6 mini-meals per day, right? If not, get started, and here are some more weight loss tips.

1. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Get your carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables first, before using breads and pastas. You’ll get far more nutrients and fiber, and fewer calories.

2. Eat fiber
The average American falls far short of the fiber recommendations (of 25+ grams of fiber per day). Add an ounce of raw nuts to your daily food plan to get more fiber and to satisfy your appetite.

3. Eat more protein
Protein fills you up and doesn’t mess with your blood sugar, so you’ll have more mental energy.

4. Have something for breakfast.
While the exact reason isn’t clear, breakfast eaters tend to be slimmer than non-breakfast eaters. Start your day with a whey protein shake and an apple if you are in a rush.

5. Drink water
At least 8 cups per day. This will help fill you up and helps you avoid constipation.

6. Exercise less, but harder.
Forget about long, slow cardio. Learn how to do interval training instead. This will boost your metabolism all day long.

7. Use your bodyweight
There are hundreds of bodyweight exercises you can do at home, from beginner to advance.

And those are your 7 tips to help you lose weight, burn fat, control your appetite, boost your metabolism and get the body you want.

Sincerely,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training

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The stomach makes us work harder to satisfy our urge for food—Good food–Tasty Food.

BUT the situation is very different when there is pain in the stomach. It could be over eating or consumption of stale food or some ingredient in the food which our system does not accept.

The system, on its own forces a vomiting and makes us feel comfortable. Sometimes a digester like herbal tea or some medicine which helps us in digesting the food, gives us relief.

But the things seem to go out of control if it is extreme pain, cramps, regular vomiting or diarrhea. There is no alternative except rushing to a Medical Consultant for proper treatment.

Many times the medicines do not provide regular relief besides there are side effects of the consumed medicines. Then one can always try with natural procedures.

The human body regularly tries to set the digestive system in order. But it does need a proper maintenance. Over-eating, eating at varied time-gaps or negligible exercises do affect our digestive systems if that situation continues for a longer periods. Therefore Digestive system demands an urgent attention and proper cleaning.

Lots of fiber and water helps in cleaning the digestive tract. That improves the working of digestive system and we start feeling a regular relief from various disorders of the stomach.

In case of Ulcers or chronic problems of digestive systems, one must adopt the following steps for at least 30 days:

# Start your day with Instant Oats in water. Consume fresh fruits and vegetables. The cooking should be done with minimum oil.

# Consume much of fibrous foods and water. It will help in removing the toxins from the digestive tract and provide strength to the digestive system.

# Home prepared fruit juices and vegetable juices without any table sugar will help in faster relief.

# Ensure that no meal is skipped. Even if you feel no appetite, take little fruit but do take something.


# No cold drinks or aerated water, especially when taking food since the stomach digests the food better, at room temperature.

# Avoid Tea, Coffee, fruit juices (Packed), fried food, creamy food, starchy stuff and peanuts and peanut butter, spicy food, Non-vegetarian food and sweets in any form. It aggravates the digestive problems

You can expect positive and encouraging results in 30-45 days. Once you feel better, you can resume your routine diets. In any case, light healthy food taken at regular intervals keep the digestive system, in order.

Regular exercises are an essential part to maintain a healthy body.

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Roberta Temes has designed a practical approach for reducing weight.

She says that Obesity is neither a psychological disorder nor an eating disorder. Fat people have a genetic predisposition to gain weight. If they wish to conform to today’s ideal of slimness and maintain good health, they must counteract their inborn biological impulses through behavioral changes.

Accomplishing permanent weight loss is easier to achieve when you simply follow a series of small steps and don’t think about the big picture.
Adding Some new habits added to your daily routine facilitate
Weight Loss and help you reach your goal quickly and easily.

20 steps will positively help you in making you Slimmer

1: What You See Is What You Eat: If it’s on your plate, you will eat it. So take small portions.

2: Don’t Trust Your Stomach : Choose your portion size by measuring it or weighing it. Don’t wait until you feel full to stop eating.

3: Taste May Not Matter: You will eat whatever is in front of you. Don’t tempt yourself.

4: Restaurant Portions Are Gargantuan: In restaurants, ask for half the food to be wrapped to take home before it is served to you.

5: Writing Can Help You Eat Less: Walk around with pencil, paper, and a calorie book. Record whatever you eat and tally your calories before you go to bed each night.

6: Losing a Little Makes a Big Difference: Break up your weight-loss goals into small manageable units of pounds to be lost. Concentrate on losing one unit at a time.

7: Low-Fat Labels Can Be Misleading: The Nutrition Facts panel on your food is important. You should check it before you purchase or eat a particular food.

8: Eating Breakfast Helps You Lose Weight and Keep It Off: Be certain to sit down to a meal every morning.

9: Watching TV Adds to Your Weight: Stay away from the TV.

10: Eating Out May Be Dangerous: Eat at home as often as you can.

11: The Scale Is Your Friend: Buy a scale or a tape measure. Use it every morning.

12: Walk and Walk and Walk Some More: Look for opportunities to add walking to your life.

13: Eating Slowly Makes You Feel Full: Chew your food well and eat slowly.

14: Bore Yourself and Lose Weight: Stick to a boring menu. Eliminate choices, and stay away from buffets.

15: Your Friends Can Make You Fat: Eat alone when possible. Limit your social eating to a few friends. Meet with larger groups of friends while walking, or in a non-food environment.

16: Fool Yourself with Portions: Serve yourself dinner on a salad-sized plate. Use smaller sized spoons, too. Your portions will look larger and you will eat less.

17: Treat Your Kids (and Yourself) to Healthful Foods: If you have kids, limit their fatty foods. Buy food that is good for you – it’ll be good for them, too.

18: Exercising for the Fun of It Will Keep You Active: Come up with another reason to exercise, besides losing weight. Find a sport or activity that you love to do.

19: Forbidden Foods Will Call Out to You: Keep healthy foods accessible and visible. Don’t buy and store unhealthy foods in your home or office, because you may eat more than you intend to.

20: Sleeping More Helps You Eat Less: Get at least seven hours of sleep every night to reduce what you eat. .

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