health, wellness, and meditiation
Ramadan is the holy month where we’re required to fast from dusk till dawn and during that period we put our body through a completely new routine for almost 30 days. The advantage though of Ramadan is that the fast can improve a persons health but also has the chance to worsen it too if the correct diet is not followed.
As the world is now nearing tens of millions of obese people, new research has come up with an amazing and unusual find. An Italian Team at the University of Milan has discovered that obese patients who are lacking vitamin D are the ones most prone to being obese.
What has been more shocking is the fact that those taking supplements to battle the Vitamin D deficiency through supplements have lost weight and overcome their deficiency. The study took place with 400 over weight and obese candidates, they were put on low calorie diets and further split into 3 groups. One group took no Vitamin D supplements, the other group took either 25,000 internation units (IU) per month of Vitamin D or 100,000 UI.
After six months both groups that were taking supplements had lost more weight than those not taking supplements. It was seen that Vitamin D supplements aiding the weight loss efforts of the patients in the program. Dr. Christopher Ochner who is professional nutritionist also added that those who are looking to lose weight should not jump onto Vitamin D supplements unless they really need it. He said that only those who are deficient in Vitamin D should take it to overcome the deficiency rather than use it as a quick way to lose weight.
Dr. Ochner also added that low calorie diets were still the best way to lose weight and taking unnecessary supplements could do more harm than good. It is also suggested that the best way to get Vitamin D is by getting out in the sun at least once or twice a week rather than directly resort to supplements which should only be taken when the need is severe.
As we come closer to Ramadan its important to understand each and every aspect of Ramadan and why we do certain things. Suhoor is one of those practices that are usually overlooked. Many muslims do not pay much attention to the Suhoor meal and skip it and those who do Suhoor end up eating the wrong type of foods.
Knee pain is the most common health problem that plagues people of all ages. There are several medicinal advancements to combat knee pain but sometimes just taking medicine is not enough, we need to supplement it with healthy food. Below are some beneficial foods for knee pain.
Salmon Fish:
This tasty but healthy fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids which can decrease joint inflammation, something that leads to regular knee pain. It also helps you maintain good weight and keeps that pressure off your knees.
Fish Oil Supplements:
Well this might not exactly be food but its supplemental to the food you take. Fish oil supplements are very helpful for any sort of joint pain. If you’re trying to stay away from eating a lot of fish every week, a single pill of a fish oil supplement could give you that dose of omega-3 fatty acids that you need to overcome knee pain.
Ginger:
This root is your best friend when it comes to decreasing inflammation. Ginger can be used almost everyday in food and gives great taste to food. Another healthy option is to take ginger on a daily basis is having ginger-lemon tea. It is though not recommended to take ginger with any medication that causes blood thinning.
Red Peppers:
Red peppers may have a slight but of spice but they’re extremely beneficial to relieving joint pain. They contain a high dose of vitamin C which helps create collagen. Collagen is a part of your tendons and ligaments that cushions your joints and holds them together.
Cherries:
Not only is this fruit tasty but also healthy. Don’t be fooled by its size, Cherries contain a chemical called anthocyanins. Studies have shown that this chemical is known to curb inflammation in the joints and reduce the change of arthritis.
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Ramadan is only a month away; it’s important to get spiritually prepared for this holy month that we devote to God. Ramadan is not just about fasting, but it’s more about the spiritual connection between yourself and God. Praying five times a day on your TIMEZ5 physiological prayer mat is one of the first ways to get prepared for the Ramadan.
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We all go through some type of stress daily. Stress is also the major cause of heart problems, high blood pressure, diseases and psychological issues. While most of the time we usually brush off the fact that we may be going through some highly stressful situations and carry on without actually reasoning what maybe the source of that stress. We’ve outlined some of the most common and uncommon reasons below:
Everyday Annoyances:
Yes the smallest things in life can give us stress. We usually take on stress over things like not being able to find a parking space, being stuck in traffic or reaching work 10 minutes late. We let these things bother us because they trigger fear in us and to overcome this sometimes its better to tell ourselves that we’re doing our best.
Other Peoples Stress:
If there’s anything called stress transfer, this would be it. Taking on other peoples problems only adds to our own. According to a 2014 German study people who simply observed others carrying out stressful tasks also experienced higher stress levels. You can trigger this sort of stress for example by hearing about a friend or colleague who was in a car crash, is not financially doing well, etc. By hearing such stressful experiences we tend to put ourselves into that situation and also take on stress for it.
Social Media:
Something we’re hooked on and use everyday can also give us stress. A 2015 study from Pew Research center stated that social media can make you aware of stressful situations in your friends’ lives, which in turn can add more stress to your life.
Tea and Chocolate:
That chai karak and chocolate dates might sound incredibly hard to resist but could also be the biggest cause of stress. On average people in the Middle East drink more than 4 cups of tea a day. Both chocolate and tea contain caffeine, the jolt of energy we think we get from caffeine maybe causing more stress on our body than usual. Therefore it’s always good to cut down on both and go for more natural sources of energy such as banana’s or other of your favorite sweet fruits.
Your Smartphone:
It is no longer a secret that smart phones are a cause of many problems. From causing manic depression to anxiety. This one piece of technology has changed how technology affects our body. Constantly worrying about checking email while you’re driving, spending hours on your tablet before you sleep are all causes of stress in our life. Not only that but some also come with more medical problems such as anxiety and sleep problems.