The mineral zinc is necessary for many bodily purposes, such as proper immune system function, wound healing, enzymatic reactions, protein synthesis, DNA synthesis, gene expression, and growth and development. According to research, consuming zinc additionally helps with Wilson disease, burns, diarrhoea, acne, diabetes, and of course, zinc deficiency. But because the body cannot store zinc, […]
The concept of chakras is rooted in ancient Hindu and Buddhist beliefs regarding the physical and subtle aspects of the human body. The physical body comprises visible, tangible matter. In contrast, the subtle body, encompassing the mind and emotions, is composed of imperceptible energy. Going by the concept, spiritual and psychic energies from the subtle […]
A balanced breakfast must include all the essential nutrients, including carbs, protein, and fibre, to ensure that one healthily starts the day. However, busy schedules sometimes act as a hindrance to preparing breakfast, making many skip the critical meal of the day. Breakfast breaks the overnight fast and provides numerous health benefits. Various studies have […]
It’s happening again. You want to exercise but can’t make a lot of noise. You may have a napping infant nearby, sensitive downstairs neighbors, or even a freak storm keeping you indoors. We’ve got you covered with these quiet, toning apartment exercises. There’s bound to be one — or more — that will work for you […]
Deadlifting is a classic exercise for a reason: It’s incredibly functional, and it hits a whole bunch of muscles at once. You don’t need a barbell, either: The dumbbell deadlift is actually a more accessible way to ease into this movement pattern—and it still fires up your glutes, hamstrings, back, and core just as effectively. […]
Vajrasana derives its name from the divine weapon “Vajra”, which belongs to Indra, the king of Gods, as per Hindu beliefs. Vajra is one of the most potent weapons in the celestial universe. The pose is so powerful that it gets its name from Vajra, which also means thunderbolt. This posture is integral to a […]
Vajrasana derives its name from the divine weapon “Vajra”, which belongs to Indra, the king of Gods, as per Hindu beliefs. Vajra is one of the most potent weapons in the celestial universe. The pose is so powerful that it gets its name from Vajra, which also means thunderbolt. This posture is integral to a […]
If you want to hit loads of muscles in a single rep, you can’t do much better than a standard push-up. But the base move is just the beginning. To see new gains in strength, muscular development, and mobility, there are dozens of push-up variations to try. Push-ups come in many different forms, making it […]
Other than that, standouts included the line “being deaf to my body’s wisdom was like driving down a mountain road with a dirty windshield and no GPS,” (pg. 14) which is a mental image that really tickled me, and her desire to “whack” a woman with an empty baby stroller who was being argumentative with […]
Eight months after becoming paraplegic, I did my first half marathon on my handcycle. That race was so much more than just seeing if I could cover 13.1 miles again; I needed it to give me hope. But this year’s New York City Marathon is all about testing my physical limits—and I feel like I’m […]