RJS Health and Food Blogs

The Effects of Health Foods on Brain and Mental Health When we consider health foods, the first idea that pops into our mind is losing weight, getting in shape, or having a healthy complexion. But here is what we commonly overlook, healthy food not only makes the body good it also makes the mind strong. What we eat impacts our vitality and resistance as well as the quality of our mood, memory, focus and mental wellness. I myself learned this lesson when I was in college. At that time, my eating patterns consisted mostly of fried snacks, carbonated drinks, and midnight instant noodles. Of course, my vitality fluctuated like a rollercoaster and I would become irritable or anxious. Once aware and mindful, this happened to me later where I made a pointed switch to more wholesome meals, e.g. fruits, nuts, whole grains and homemade simple foods I could really feel the difference. I found myself unzippering before I even knew it and felt well-set, focused and less stressed. My personal change...

 Traditional Wisdom, Modern Science: Evidence for Typical Herbal Remedies Herbal Remedies Almost every Indian household has at least one grandmother's remedy for treating common ailments. From gol gappa at roadside stands to yoga in the form of turmeric milk for a sore throat, to cough in the form of tulsi leaves, to jeera water for digestion, we have all been raised on these straightforward herbal remedies. Many of us no longer consider such cures to be only ancient customs; rather, they are integrated and used in our daily lives. The intriguing question, however, is whether these ancient customs are supported by science. Are they only generational hand-downs or are they traditions? Since it seemed that our ancestors already knew this instinct or natural pulse on an intuitive level, some contemporary study is still catching up with it. In what ways does the science of today conflict with some of the traditional knowledge of herbal remedies? The Increase of the Herbal Remedies i...

Track with Your Diet eating healthy Initiating the diet is not a problem. We set a plan, we set some objectives, perhaps we acquire new healthy foods. But persisting with it? This is what we have problems with most. Have you ever found yourself filled with enthusiasm on the 1st day and five days after you already feel like a packet of chips or samosa? Don\ Techn Morantt condition. The majority of the people are challenged with staying motivated on a diet. Luckily, through a couple of easy attitude adjustments and a few tricks, it can turn into a pleasant experience. These are some of the strategies that I share in this article that have helped me as well as many others in their health journeys, written in understandable common language, so you can feel motivated in pursuing your health. 1. Keep in Mind Your Motivation The initial thing is why you would like to enroll in a diet. Is it weight-loss? To get more vitality? To cope with Question marks with health conditions such as diabetes ...

  If you have been experiencing problems with stubborn belly fat then you are certainly not alone. Virtually all people have experienced a moment in front of a mirror when they look down at their stomach and wish that they could put on a pair of shorts. The thing is that it takes a certain amount of time to lose belly fat, but you can easily do so when you follow some simple yet natural ways. You don\t have to buy costly supplements, crash diets, and a lot of hours at the gym. You just have to stick to consistency, patience and a few lifestyle adjustments. This article presents a few natural options to help you decrease belly fat. These are practices that have proved to be effective to me and to several people in my life. To make it simple to understand even by those who are not used to health articles or new to fitness, we have broken it down. Why is belly fat so stubborn? Before we delve into the tips, we will quickly understand why it seems more difficult to remove belly fat tha...

 Why it's important for everyone to know the difference Have you ever weighed on a scale and cheered at the lesser reading and thought to yourself you are nearer to fitness? So many of us think it is weight loss that is the ultimate thing, but the real thing is fat loss. Confusing, right? So today we are going to sit down and have a chat about the important differences between weight-loss and fat-loss and how understanding those distinctions can transform your health experience for the better. Weight-loss: It is Not Just the Numbers on the Scale The beginning of a weight-loss journey involves trips to the weighing scale. The feeling of accomplishment is reached when the figure decreases. Weight does not only mean fatness It consists of a combination of water, fat, muscle and even bones. Therefore, when you go on a diet you do not necessarily lose fat you may lose water, or muscle. Consider how much the weighing machine changes when you have taken a long walk, had a big meal, or it ...

Herbal Medicine for Typical Health Objectives: Improving Sleep, Digestion, and Immune Herbal Medicine   We live in a hectic ever-changing modern society where a growing number of us are turning to the ancient wisdom to answer our health problems in the present day. Herbal medicine can be regarded as one of the great resources of our grandmothers and those traditional villages. Mother nature offers everyone, be it improved immunity or improved digestion or even sound sleep. Here are some simple, time-tested herbs that can assist towards meeting these wellness objectives and do not have to be difficult or even expensive. What is the Reason to Prefer Herbal Medicine?   Before we get started you may be asking yourself: why the hassle of hawala (herbal medicine) when there are just too many different pills and syrups to choose form? There is a simple answer. Herbs and plants have helped to keep people healthy all over the centuries, particularly in India where people use Ayurveda a...