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“Every human being is the authorof his own health and disease.”
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Are these mats actually so dirty?Yoga mats are highly susceptible to bac-teria and germs present in the yoga stu-dio. And these can linger for long evenafter your class has ended. Bacteria cansurvive on the surface of the mat fromhours to days, while viruses can sur-vive even longer than this. However,the good news is that you canminimise your exposure tothese germs and keep yourmats clean and hygienic.
CLEANTHEM WELLGet your own mat Instead of using the mats provided bythe yoga studio, invest in a good matand bring it with you for every session.You don’t have any idea about how of-ten the mats given by the studios arecleaned. If someone has flu and he usesa studio mat, chances are the virus willbe lingering on the mat, and you willend up using it. So, get yours.
Disinfect every timeAlways disinfect the mat after everyuse and that goes for your own mat too.You don’t know how clean the floor is– and it may pick up germs from there.Use disinfectant wipes, sprays or anynon-toxic cleaners. TNN
PET CARE FITNESS ACCESSORIES
Kate Hudson loves cycling and incorporates itin her workouts
World’sfastest manUsain Boltloves listen-ing to reggae,hip hop andpop music
It’s not your body thatneeds exercise to stayfit. Your mind also needsto do few things to stayhealthy and happy. Here
are some tips to boost yourmood and happiness.
Bloom with bloomsFlowers can help tackle afrazzled mind. AJapanese Universitystudy in the ‘Journal ofPhysiologicalAnthropology’ found thatoffice workers who looked at avase of roses for four minutesshowed enhanced activity ofrelaxation and felt more com-fortable than those who hadn’tbeen exposed to the roses.
Run in green spaceA study in the journal‘Environmental Science andTechnology’ says that just ashort burst of exercise in agreen space can improve moodand boost self-esteem.
Bathe in warm waterNot only can warm water relaxyour body and ease achingmuscles, but a study from theUniversity of Freiberg inGermany found taking regulardips for 30 minutes helped
alleviate depression inparticipants.
It’s about time you follow these steps to lift your spirits
Gratitude is the keyStudies have found that practisinggratitude can ease depression andboost positive emotions and sleep.Before bed, take three minutes tothink of three good things thathappened during each day and jotthem down.
Being empathetic is healingA study by Iowa State University found thatasking students to walk around campusextending ‘loving kindness’ to people for 12minutes helped them feel happier, connected,caring and empathetic, as well as less anxious.
Sing alongGerman Universityresearchers foundthat participantswho took part inchoir singing for 20minutes showed high-
er levels of happiness andlower levels of sadness andworry, as well as a reduction
of the stress hormone– cortisol. Can’tsing in choir?Just sing.
Read to feel betterIn a University of Sussex study,people were given stressful tasksand told to do one ‘relaxing’ activ-ity: reading, listening to music,others. When stress-inducing cor-tisol in individuals’ blood wasmeasured, it was noted that read-ers’ levels had dropped the most.
Say hello to nature
Spending time in natural set-tings can be good for yourwell-being. Quality time,alone or with friends in thegreat outdoors can help youget a better perspective onlife’s problems. Research ledby the University of Exeter,UK, found out that the timeneeded is two hours.
Team sports rock
Take out your tennis racketfor a game of doubles. Astudy in ‘The LancetPsychiatry’ journal foundthat physical activity for 45minutes, three to five times aweek, can improve mentalwell-being. And taking part ina team sport has the great-est effect on mental health.
Loukoumades?
S hedding is a naturalprocess in which yourpet gets rid of old anddead hair to get a shinynew coat. Some breeds
shed more as compared to oth-ers; it depends on variousfactors – season, over-all health, medicalconditions, etc. Petparents can controlshedding in these easyand effective ways.
HEALTHY DIET: Be it overalldevelopment or mainte-nance, a healthy diet is cru-cial. Nutrients will also helpin healthy growth of hair andwill prevent hair breakage andhair loss. Supplements enrichedwith omega-3 fatty acids aregreat for a pet’s hair and coat.
HYDRATION IS IMPERATIVE: Keep akeen eye on your pet’s water in-take. Experts recommend that adog should drink around 30 mlof water per pound of bodyweight every day.
DE-SHEDDING TREATMENTS: Regularbathing cleans your pet’s coat.Use a good quality de-sheddingshampoo and conditioner whilebathing your pet to tackle the
shedding menace.
GET THE RIGHT BRUSH: The bris-tle brush can be used on all
breeds but is most suitable forthe ones with short hair and
smooth coats.This brush helpsto remove the dead hair andmakes the coat soft and shinyRead up about your dog’s hairtype and invest in a good brush. By Anand Pittie, TNN
Focus on breathingMindfulness meditation, being in the present, usuallyby focusing on your breathing – has been shown toimprove mental health. In fact, 25 minutes ofmindfulness practice for three daysin a week helps easestress.
How to cleanyoga matA
ll the people who have tak-en a yoga class know thatit can get warm andsweaty really quickly. Andthough yoga classes have
a lot of health benefits, have you everwondered about all the germs thatthrive in gyms and fitness studios?Germs, viruses and bacteria are foundaplenty in the moist environment ofyoga mats and exercise equipment. Toknow how to keep your mats clean andgerm free, read on...
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUDON’T CARRY YOUR MAT
If you forget to bringyour own yoga matand have to borrowone, make sure to
use a disinfectant toclean it before and
after you use it.
You can also lay your towelon the mat; try not to touchyour face in between the yogasession as it contributes tothe passing of germs backand forth.
After each yoga class, take ashower. If you have to wait forlong to get a shower, do washyour hands before you leave the class in order to get rid ofany hidden germs, sweat, dirtand bacteria.
They are among the most ancient pastries in the world –popular the world over as Greek doughnuts. Loukoumadesare made of deep-fried dough that is soaked insugar syrup or honey. There are multipleGreek tales of how these sweet delightswere offered to celebrated athletes.
This dessert today is available in multi-ple toppings and is fast emerging as a popular pick across the globe. There areoutlets in India as well that specialise inserving innovative loukoumades preparationsto the delight of food lovers.
Decadent dessert Loukoumades are traditionallyserved soaked in hot honey syrup,sprinkled with cinnamon and gar-nished with chopped walnuts ortoasted sesame seeds. They looksimilar to Indian gulab jamun.
The Olympicsconnection
In Greece, louk-oumades are con-sidered the oldestrecorded dessertand can be tracedback to the firstOlympic Games of
776 BC, wherethis sugarydessert wasserved to thewinners as“honey tokens”
Tackle your pooch’s hair sheddingWhen to consult a vet?Certain medical conditions such asfungal infections, parasites, stress,or sunburn also cause excess
shedding. Hormonal issues likethyroid may also lead to hairloss. If you notice anyunusual signs of hair loss or
sudden hair fall in yourpet, it is recommend-
ed you should con-sult your vet
immediately.
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