Health benefits of coconut water

Im a huge fan of drinking coconut water right since I was a child and till today enjoy sipping on this drink whenever thirst strikes and Im outside.
Ive always heard people talking about coconut water being good for health and whenever you visit a hospital, you will always see someone selling coconut water and it selling like hot cakes.
So ive done a bit of research on this topic and found the benefits of drinking coconut water worth sharing with everyone.

Helps Weight Loss

Weight loss is one of the most amazing benefits of drinking coconut water. Consuming empty calories is one the main reasons you tend to put on weight. Coconut water is a good source of dietary fiber that does not get digested by your body, so it stays in your system longer and keeps you feeling full. This is why you rarely feel hungry, and eat less.Thus aids in weight loss.

Reduces Bloating

Bloating is gas-related and is caused due to high sodium intake, which coconut water reduces. Coconut contains a high amount of potassium, which helps counteract the effects of sodium in our body , hence reduces bloating.

Strengthens Bones

Our bones are made up mostly of calcium, we need some nutrients to maintain bone strength and density. Coconut water contains a significant amount of calcium that is essential for healthy bones. It contains magnesium that builds bone strength.

An Electrolyte Replacement

Coconut water is a short-term replacement for human blood plasma 100 ml of coconut water contains about 250 mg of potassium and 105 mg of sodium that help replenish electrolyte deficiency in the patient’s body.

This is the main reason why coconut water was popular during the World War II and saved the lives of so many wounded.

Cures Hangovers

Consume coconut water next time you have a hangover. It helps settle your stomach, reducing frequent urination and the urge to puke. It also provides hydration and nutrients that are lost. Give this a try and feel the difference.

Cures Headaches

Dehydration is one of the major triggers for headaches, and coconut water is touted to be one of the best natural remedies for instant hydration.

Migraine patients have low levels of magnesium and coconut water with their high levels of magnesium helps reduce the frequency of migraine attacks .

 Relieves Stress

There are a number of reasons that cause stress. Drinking a glass of fresh coconut water is a very refreshing method to kill high tension levels. Coconut water contains Vitamin B5, B6, and folate, that helps reduce stress levels.

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Calcium rich foods for your bones

The best Calcium rich foods for your bones. 

Here are some calcium rich foods which will help in building strong and healthy bones.

Its strange that most of the Calcium rich foods are non dairy, so lets find out more.

Seeds are nutritional powerhouses. Some are high in calcium, including poppy, sesame, celery and chia seeds. 

Most cheeses are excellent sources of calcium. Parmesan cheese has the most amount of calcium.  We must keep in mind that full-fat cheese is also high in fat and calories. Most cheeses also contain sodium , to which some people are sensitive.

Fish and meat is a rich source of calcium for non vegetarians.

Beans and lentils are high in fiber, protein and micro nutrients.

They also boast lots of iron, zinc, folate, magnesium and potassium.

Beans and lentils are high in fiber, protein and micro nutrients and some varieties also have decent amounts of calcium.

Whey protein is found in milk and has been extensively studied for its health benefits.

It's an excellent protein source and full of quickly digested amino acids. Studies have linked whey-rich diets to weight loss and improved blood sugar control.

Leafy greens, dark leafy greens are indeed healthy, and some of them are high in calcium as well. Greens that have good amounts of mineral include spinach and methi. Broccoli is also high in calcium. 

Dried figs are really rich in antioxidants and fiber. They also have more calcium than other dry fruit. 

Last but not the least Milk is one of the best and cheapest calcium sources for all age groups. 

Hence you can easily meet your calcium needs by eating from the list of foods and maintain your bone health. Get your daily dose of  greens and increase your calcium intake the green and healthy way. 

How to Find Happiness

How to Find Happiness

Here are a few  things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier.  *We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy – we cling on to them.* Starting today we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. 

So here we go

Give up your need to always be right.

There are so many of us who can’t stand the idea of being wrong – wanting to always be right – even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain, for us and for others. It’s just not worth it. Whenever you feel the ‘urgent’ need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself
What difference will that make? *Is your ego really so huge?*

Give up on blame

Give up on your need to blame others for what you have or don’t have, for what you feel or don’t feel. Its finest to stop giving your powers away and start taking responsibility for your life.

Give up your limiting beliefs

*Give up your limting beliefs about what you can or cannot do, about what is possible or impossible for you* From now on, you are no longer going to allow your limiting beliefs to keep you stuck in the wrong place and at the wrong tine. Spread your wings and set yourself free to fly!

“A belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind.”

Its really important to give up complaining

Give up your constant need to complain about those plenty things – people, situations, events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. *Nobody can make you unhappy, no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to.* It’s not the situation that triggers those feelings in you, but *how you choose to look at it.* Never underestimate the power of positive thinking.

Give up criticism

Give up your need to criticize things, events or people that are different than you. *We are all different, yet we are all the same.* We all want to be happy, we all want to love and be loved and we all want to be understood. We all want something, and something is wished by us all.

Give up trying to impress others

Stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not just to make others like you. It doesn’t work this way. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not, the moment you take off all your masks, *the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly.*

Give up on your fears

Fear is just an illusion, it doesn’t exist – you created it. It’s all in your mind. *Correct the inside and the outside will fall into place.*

*“The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.”

Give up your excuses

Send them packing and tell them they’re fired. You no longer need them. A lot of times we limit ourselves because of the many excuses we use. Instead of growing and working on improving ourselves and our lives, *we get stuck, lying to ourselves, using all kind of excuses – excuses that 99.9% of the time are not even real.*

Give up the past

I know, I know. It’s hard. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening, but you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. *The past you are now longing for – the past that you are now dreaming about – was ignored by you when it was present.* Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all, life is a journey not a destination. *Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.*

Remember you have one life and that is  this one,  that's right now – you must live it and own it,  and especially don’t let other people’s opinions distract you at any cost. 

Making Tuscan Chicken in minutes

I'm really fond of quick cooking and trying out new recipes so here I come with some Tuscan chicken in minutes. Its bland and not spicy at all, has the taste of pepper, garlic and a dash of fresh cream. So if you love this combination you must read this recipe and do give it a try.

Ingredients
Boneless chicken - 500 grams cut into slices
2 large sliced onions
2 tomatoes - pureed or grated.
1 cup Fresh cream
Spices
Maggie cube , salt and pepper
Maggie cube for preparing the chicken stock.
Garlic paste.
Basil for flavor and garnishing.

Fry the onions in olive oil till slightly brown and add the grated tomatoes or tomato puree. Add a cup of chicken stock to make a thick gravy.
Marinate the chicken with garlic paste. salt and pepper for at least half an hour . In a pan add some olive oil and fry the marinated chicken till slightly brown on both sides
Feel free to use a chicken Maggie cube instead of salt. You will love the taste. Add the cooked chicken to the tomato and onion puree and bring to a boil on a slow flame. Add fresh cream and keep stirring. Add chopped basil leaves for flavour and taste.

Serve hot with steamed rice or kus kus.
It feels like home enjoying this dish and I learnt it from my sweet SIL Googi aka Viji who believes in simple cooking with loads of pepper in every dish. Thanks Googi :)

I cant take the photo credit since I was too busy cooking and the pictures havent come out so well.

A trip to the Pandevleni caves

Visited Nasik with my family to spend quality time and enjoy some good food and was looking around for some places to visit and spend time. Came across some great reviews about the Pandevleni caves and the history behind it made us really want to explore this place. We were ready to visit the caves in the morning and were told its located on a mountain so now this adventure became even more interesting.

We approached the mountain and were told there caves are located at the top and we start climbing the fleet of steps. It almost took us 45 minutes to reach the top, the steps are uneven and rocky half way through so we need to be extra careful not to tumble and fall. After reaching the top I was so excited I could firstly climb up and secondly witness history and learn. There is a small entrance fee of Rs.15/ - per person and you can see the entire city of Nasik.The view is breath-taking and the temperature is cold on the mountain.

Learning more about the caves, the Pandavleni caves are total a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century CE, though there are additional sculptures that were added up to about the 6th century, reflecting the changes in Buddhist devotional practices. Theses mystic caves consist of musical fountains, museums and various outlets of food. Multiple monasteries, shrines, water tanks, pillars, and carvings can also be found inside.

The name of the caves is Pandavleni however it has no reference and no connection to the Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata.  There are some water tanks, which are built inside the rocks, served as places where meetings were held amongst the disciples. They also consist of numerous sculptures of Bodhisattvas and Lord Buddha.

The caves bear testimony that Nasik was ruled by three dynasties in all - the Western Kshatrapas, the Satavahanas and the Abhiras. The inscriptions in the caves confirm that apart from the kings, local merchants and landlords also supported Buddhism and donated large amount of money for the development of the Pandavleni Caves. Many decades later, people started calling these caves as the Pandav Caves, and they continue to be known by this name till date, even though the name is a misnomer.

My observations - There is a huge sculpture that looks like a shivling in one cave. Most of the caves are small, however the big caves have beautiful sculptures of Lord Buddha. It's extemely cold when you enter the caves ( you feel like you are entering an AC room) and very calm. My sister was shouting in one cave and her voice was echoing so we joined her. There is water on the top in the form of a well that is covered and unused now. There are no tourist guides to help us know more about the caves. However there are huge boards put up while climbing up the mountain and on the mountain about the history of the caves. This is a must visit while traveling to Nasik.

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Ruling out Thyroweight

Lets Rule Out Thyroweight 

First let’s understand what is thyroweight.

Thyroweight are sudden weight changes in a person due to thyroid disorders. In hypothyroidism weight gain in a short period of time along with symptoms of tiredness, lethargy and hair loss are common. This sudden weight gain is often neglected by women in our society who usually blame their busy lifestyle and poor eating habits, avoiding a health checkup or being totally ignorant and unaware of taking a check up to confirm hypothyroidism.

Is an early detection important?

We simply need to understand the sooner it is detected, the easier it is to get medical assistance and live a normal healthy life.

How much weight can you gain from a thyroid problem?

Most of the extra weight is gained is due to excess accumulation of salt and water. In general, 5-10 pounds of body weight may be attributable to the thyroid, depending on the severity of the hypothyroidism.

Dr. Shehla Shaikh , a Thyrocare Expert threw light in an interesting and interactive session on thyroweight. Being a doctor for over 25 years mentioned how this is neglected and overlooked by most women in our country.  Health is given a back seat and a woman’s’ family and chores are given utmost importance. She mentioned how an early diagnosis and timely medication can have a significant and positive impact on the quality of life with your family. She recommends walking as the best exercise to stay fit and healthy.

Juhi Chawla’s husband and father in law have Thyroid themselves, her hair stylist who is her close friend has Hypothyroid herself and yet leads an active and healthy life with simple medication, they have well overcome this situation and are leading a healthy life to the fullest! She mentioned the importance of getting yourself tested if you have any symptoms through a simple blood test and the importance to treat your body with respect & utmost care. The importance to get thyroid tested & get the proper and timely treatment. She shared how her husband is more hard working , energetic , playful, dedicated towards work, leads a normal life in spite of having thyroid, and his secret is the magic pill which he takes daily on an empty stomach when he wakes up in the morning. Also, her hair father in law and dresser who have thyroid lead an active and normal life, thanks to the magic pill. She also mentioned that women are strong and capable of running a home, a business and given the opportunity, they can run the country as well. Positivity showcased in all her talks. Hence "Don't ignore the symptoms of Thyroid, it’s just a simple treatment towards a healthy and normal lifestyle"

January being Thyroid awareness month, let’s all take a pledge to get ourselves tested and spread the awareness of taking a checkup with our loved ones too.

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Treatment of Hangovers

Treatment of hangovers 

Homeopathic Treatment of Hangovers 

Needle therapy and Acupressure Treatment of Hangovers 

Psychotherapy Treatment of Hangovers 

Ordinary/Allopathic Treatment of Hangovers 

Careful Treatment of Hangovers 

Dietary and Herbal Treatment of Hangovers 

Other Treatment of Hangovers 

What is Hangovers 

Manifestations of Hangovers 

Reasons for Hangovers 

Hazard elements of Hangovers 

Complexities of Hangovers 

Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Hangovers 

Safeguards and Prevention of Hangovers 

Treatment of Hangovers 

Homeopathic Treatment of Hangovers 

Homeopathy rapidly diminishes the wiped out sentiment of aftereffect. It regards the individual all in all. Treatment is sacred. It implies that homeopathic treatment centers around the patient as an individual, just as his neurotic condition. It adjusts the vitality framework, improves insusceptibility and body capacities. It normally fixes the underlying driver of turmoil. A portion of the homeopathic prescriptions for treatment of headache are: 

Needle therapy and Acupressure Treatment of Hangovers 

Needle therapy alleviates by improving the physiological capacity of the organs and organ framework. It decreases both physical and mental delayed consequences of liquor. 

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Hangovers 

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in pressure alleviation. They can help in better adapting and early alleviation. 

Ordinary/Allopathic Treatment of Hangovers 

In the allopathic Treatment of Hangovers, a little portion of an over-the-counter torment reliever may facilitate your migraine. 

Dietary and Herbal Treatment of Hangovers 

Eat a starch rich supper before devouring liquor 

Before you drink liquor, drink as much water as you can 

Lunch ought to incorporate potatoes, rice, pasta and bread. 

Prior to drinking, take nutrient B and C supplements 

What is Hangovers? 

A headache is a gathering of horrendous signs and manifestations that can create in the wake of drinking a lot of liquor. There is no set measure of liquor that will cause an aftereffect, since every individual responds to liquor in an unexpected way, yet by and large, the more you needed to drink, the more serious the headache manifestations. 

Side effects of Hangovers 

Thirst 

Feels debilitated 

Cerebral pains and muscle throbs 

Sickness and retching 

Poor rest 

Expanded affectability to light and sound 

Tipsiness 

Fast heartbeat 

Red, ragged looking eyes 

Insecurity 

Diminished capacity to focus 

Disposition unsettling influences, for example, gloom, nervousness and touchiness 

Reasons for Hangovers 

Drinking an excessive amount of liquor 

Hazard elements of Hangovers 

Drinking on an unfilled stomach 

Family ancestry of liquor addiction 

Drinking darker hued mixed refreshments 

Utilizing different medications, for example, nicotine, alongside liquor 

Complexities of Hangovers 

poor Concentration 

memory issues 

Nodding off at work 

Inconvenience finishing your errands 

Finesse 

Safeguards and Prevention of Hangovers 

Eat something before drinking liquor 

Taste water between beverages 

Limit yourself to only one beverage every hour. 

In the event that you have a worry or inquiry you can generally counsel a specialist and find solutions to your inquiries!