Lifestyle ailments are not just because of sedentary lifestyle though it can be a contributing factor. Not eating the right food or eating too much of the wrong variety is the primary cause of metabolic syndrome which leads to lifestyle ailments. Shorter version What are lifestyle ailments or lifestyle diseases? It begins with a hardly…
When Socrates was asked why did he fast, he replied to get mental clarity. Pythagoras not only fasted himself but encouraged his students to fast too. Lord Buddha fasted for 49 days after attaining enlightenment. What is so fascinating about fasting that almost every culture and religion of the world practises fasting in one form…
If you skip breakfast you will be able to achieve an 18 hour fasting window daily. The enormous benefits you will get from this will far outweigh the need to fill you tummy in the morning. If you have your first meal at 2 pm and last meal at 8 pm, this gives you a…
Metabolic Syndrome is caused by fatty liver and insulin resistance. Intermittent fasting is the best way to reduce weight and improve your bio markers. It usually starts with a slightly protruding belly. The reason usually is a high carb and high sugar diet. Slowly the waist line starts to increase. Uric acid and cholesterol are…
Headache during fasting or keto diet is one of the main problems which people face. Many of them even leave it due to unbearable discomfort especially women. We had covered the list of problem faced in another article with the remedies. Just to recollect that headache and acidity are the two main problems with people…
Do you feel hungry after eating? Do you just walk to the kitchen to pick up something to munch? Do you randomly feel like eating something from the fridge? If yes, you need to read this article. Carbs are the culprit A diet heavy with carbs gets digested quickly. So when the food is digested,…
Intermittent fasting is a transition from sugar burning to fat burning. This transition is massive and unlike you have witness in your whole life. This is modern times where we are feeding on carbs and sugars. Our bodies have become addictive to this poison. In this article we shall explore the various problems and side…
Ekadashi is an important religious ritual followed by people of the Indian Subcontinent. The highlight of this day is a 24 hour fasting from sunrise to next sunrise. Let us explore the food and fasting rituals observed on this day. Fasting period and food Fasting begins at sunrise and goes on for 24 hours. Proteins…
Staring for long hours in front of a screen can be tiring. But work from home and putting in those extra hours means you need something really strong to come back fresh the next day. So here is the to do list for those road warriors. Choose your technology well Eyes are the window to…
Intermittent fasting is an eating plan. It sets a pattern when to eat and when not. Contrary to popular belief, fasting does not mean less or restricted eating. How to do intermittent fasting There is no textbook definition of intermittent fasting. Also no definitive or long term research is available. There are many variations of…
