Green Tea & Its Benefits

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Green Tea, also known as the Camellia sinensis, is the healthiest beverage on our planet Earth, after of course our beloved water. It is one of those drinks that benefit you from each sip and you don't even realize it. It originated in China long ago and now is spread all over the world because of its benefits.

Green tea is full of natural antioxidants and nutrients that have very positive effect on our body, however, just like everything else, the excessive consumption of this drink too will cause harmful side-effects. Hence, just like everything, the key is to understand when to take and how much to take.

Before we get into when and how, lets talk abut 'Why'? Lets start with benefits of Green Tea. The health benefits of this drink is etched across internet, but let's focus here on the most important ones:

• Most important, which has actually resulted in popularity of Green tea is that it aids in weight loss. It specifically targets the belly fat which is literally  the most difficult fat for weight loss. Drinking it regularly not just allows your to lose on extra Kgs/Pounds but also allows you to stay slim and fit in long run
• It improves brain health and how it functions. Daily consumption of green tea will help you become smarter. It also aids your brain in old age and minimizes the risk of Alzheimer’s and other diseases. Alzheimer's is the most common neurological disease that results in dementia (i.e. memory loss) 
• It promotes overall health and boosts immunity. Being rich in antioxidants it helps you get healthier and more active
• Controls bad cholesterol in your body and improves the ratio of good cholesterol
• It controls sugar levels in your body which doesn't allow diabetes and insulin resistance. Women with PCOS can benefit majorly with this.
• Multiple other but very important benefits are:
• it reduces the risk of cancer
• reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
• reduces chances of high blood pressure
• prevents depression 
• strengthens bones 
• improves oral health
• prevents hair fall
• improves skin health
• fights off various allergies
• boosts eyesight and etc

We saw above the benefits but to leverage these benefits upto mark we also need to know how much to take, when to take and know the possible side effects (you know, better safe than sorry)

Lets start with how much.

1 cup a day for an adult body is not sufficient to see so many positive effects. One should take 2-6 cups a day. Some might say that you can drink up to 10 cups a day, but when it comes to health, I prefer not to push limits. 

However, if you are a women who plans to conceive or is pregnant, you should not drink more than 2 cups per day because green tea absorbs Folic acid from your body which is essential for your baby's development. However, given each pregnancy is unique, I would strongly recommend consulting with your gynae before taking this

When to drink Green tea?

Ideal time for this ale is at least 30 mins before a meal or at least 2 hours after a meal. Drinking it empty stomach or right before or after meals will not have any significant good effect on your body. It will either be a waste or will only have adverse effect

How to drink Green tea?

Green tea is the zero-calorie caffeine drink hence it's perfect  for weight loss. 

You can drink it by simply putting tea bag in boiling water and making a nice cup, but it tastes horrible and you need to adjust your palette to its taste. After drinking it for more than a month, I was able to adapt. 

To improve its taste you can add lemon drops or honey. However, don't add any sweeter as it will only defeat the whole purpose

And finally, now lets look at possible side effects.

Although it's a perfect ale for healthy life, consuming it in high quantity can result in following side-effects:

• Constipation: very common side effect of drinking green tea regularly . I have seen some anti-constipation green teas in the market but never tried it myself so can't comment on their success. If you feel constipated, either give them a try or try some other remedy to prevent constipation
• Heartburn or acidity: Green tea is high caffeine drink hence some people suffer from acidity after drinking it. Try drinking ACV, it is by far the best natural home remedy for acidity. Click here for details.
• People with extreme caffeine sensitivity can also suffer from following:
• insomnia
• anxiety
• nausea
• irritability etc
• Also, you need to consult your doctor before consuming it if you have any kind of major health issue like heart disease, kidney issues, liver problems etc.

After reading this if you are motivated to try, then there are various types of Green tea available in the market and I would strongly recommend taking best quality to see better and quicker results. If you are still confused, drop me a message, I am always happy to help

Till then
Take Care

Don't let Scars SCAR your Life...!

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There wont be a single person alive who won't have any kind of scar on his/her body... It can be a scar from an accident, surgery, disease or even acne... and if you are lucky enough not have any of these then stretch marks at least... 

Scars from some accidents can't be avoided and need to be cured later but stretch marks are something that every woman asks for when she looks for a baby... its the worst by-product of pregnancy... isn't it.  Stretch marks are caused due to sudden gain and loss in weight. If your skin stretches and shrinks very quickly, you will end up with bad marks... 

Every girl wants a baby at some point of life but do we really need to suffer this
by-product? Unfortunately yes, but at least we can try to prevent it...

You must be thinking how? And I have a solution... I came across a product while I was in South Africa and every mom I met there claimed it to be successful. Its called 'Bio Oil'. 
It's a pure Vitamin E, non-greasy body oil with no odor. It also contains Vitamin A, Calendula Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil, Chamomile Oil & PurCellin Oil which makes it a perfect skin solution

History of Bio Oil

Let's delve a bit in its history, Bio Oil was launched in 1987 in South Africa and ever since then its formulation is same... The creator of Bio Oil 'Dieter Beier' got it right so long ago... although it took more  than a decade for the world to realize it. In 2000, after the Bio Oil was sold to its new owners, who changed its packaging etc., it became a success. In less than 5 years it became number #1 selling cosmetic product in South Africa and now is expanding worldwide... 

Importance of Bio Oil & Why to use it?

Bio Oil is very useful in avoiding & reducing stretch marks, removing scars of acne and other uneventful incidences. It is also very useful in Winter to avoid dry skin

Why? Although skin industry is full of lotions and creams but still this one revolutionary oil is able to set records. It has won numerous awards and the reason is simple, it works and it's very effective. Unlike water-based creams and lotions, this oil-based product creates a near oxygen-free environment for its active ingredients. Vitamins and other natural extracts can be suspended in oil for an indefinite period, their potency intact, without the complications of added preservatives. And an oil-based product complements – even augments – the skin’s natural oils. ~~~ Source biooilhealth.com

How to use Bio Oil?

Usage of bio oil is very simple and it depends on user's condition. Because scars run deep in skin tissue, you need follow the application religiously to see good effects

• For any facial scar apply for at least 4 weeks, twice a day. In 4 weeks if you see any improvement then it suits you, congratulations! It usually doesn't have any side effect like acne etc. but if you do see a reaction stop immediately. 
• If you are pregnant, start using Bio Oil from the day you get the good news The bottle says from 2nd trimester but if I were you I would start right away just in case. I would rather be safe then sorry with those horrible marks. Massage Bio Oil at least 2 times a week in circular motion on your breast, stomach and other areas that are prone to stretch marks. Applying it from beginning of pregnancy controls stretch marks to a significant amount. If you missed on application before and now have stretch-marks then start using it, it will take time but eventually they will go away
• Scars in any other areas, apply at least for 3 months, twice daily to see improvements. 
• Dry skin: massage your body weekly with Bio Oil at least 30 mins before shower to see rejuvenating effect

Bio Oil ideally should not be mixed with any other skin product. Also, if you wish to apply something else on your skin, start with Bio Oil, let it absorb properly and then use something else. 

How much to apply & Who can use it?

Just few drops is enough. If you want to cover whole body then a little more but apart from that just a few drops...

Who? Apart from pregnancy stretch marks, both men and women suffer from scars, hence both can use it. I am not sure if infants should use it or not? Better consult your doctor before applying it on your kids

Why am I recommending this?

I recommend this because I am using it and I see good results. My skin is extremely sensitive, any lotion or cream results in either acne or red marks. Doctor asked me to apply on glycerine but it doesn't help the marks from acne and pigmentation, hence Bio Oil. Bio Oil is the only product that didn't give me acne and it helps me with other weird skin problem as well. I have also tried other cheaper body oils like from Nivea etc., but they are nothing in comparison. 
Even 1 spoon full of Nivea doesn't compare to the magic 1 drop of Bio Oil can do

Where to buy it & How much does it costs?

Bio Oil, originally a South African product is being distributed by Marico in India. They have introduced this product in India sometime back in the skin care segment. 

The product is available in all major retailers and online. I am not sure if you will find it in general store because it is a premium product

Cost? Unfortunately it is expensive but that is the price you have to pay for a scar-free life. 60ml bottle is around Rs450, but trust me, the quantity in which it is being used every day it would last you months

I hope this information helps you. A friend in South Africa introduced me to Bio Oil and I am thankful to her. I hope after reading this article and using it, you will be thankful too

Till then

Take Care

2 Steps to Slimmer & Sexy Legs...

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A lot of women suffer from shaggy thighs and bulgy fat around hips. Fortunately they are not visible the outside to world (unless you wear shorts or skirts or decide to go for a bikini swim in the pool). However they are very much visible to our own self... every time we use the loo or undress for a shower they embarrass us and not to mention our partner's interest (if I may just hint a bit here). So if you suffer from it, I am sure you want to fix this and get 'James Bond Actress's legs'. 

I am not sure if you ever tried losing this fat, but its pretty simple to lose (unlike the stubborn belly fat)

To understand the ways of losing this fat, lets understand what this ugliness is. If you hold & press the skin on your thighs (like in adjacent picture) and see some dimples   then its called 'cellulite'. 

Much to our harassment 90% women suffer from cellulite whereas only 10% of men do... Yep its true and its simply because of the way our bodies are formed. Well we cant change that, but we can definitely get rid of this ugly cellulite...

There are 2 simple steps in which you can cure this problem of cellulite permanently. 

(Just FYI, it will not happen overnight, you need to give it sometime...)

1. Add dry-brushing your skin in your daily routine...
2. Do these 4 magical steps everyday...

Lets first talk about dry-brushing.

As the name suggests you don't need to do anything major, just take a dry brush and brush off your skin gently. Ideal time of this activity is before shower and ideal place is the shower :)

Dry brushing not just help reduce cellulite, it also removes dead cells from skin and open the pores. Which in turn allows your skin to breathe and makes it radiate and shine. And not to mention, we always only scrub our face, through dry brushing we scrub our body too :)

There are few things that you need to keep in mind before you do that:

• Make sure your skin and brush both are dry before starting (hence the term dry-brushing)
• Always stroke your skin towards your heart, don't rub up and down. We do this to regulate the blood flow towards the heart
• Stroke in clockwise motion on your tummy. It aids digestion as well
• Start from left side and move towards right
• Always choose soft brush and not the one with plastic brush. It will only hurt your skin
• And don't overdo especially on sensitive areas like neck, chest, face etc.

Once you are through with dry-brush, you can take your shower as usual...

The next step is the magical exercise. Let me warn you, it will hurt your legs in the beginning but if you keep measure of your thighs, you will love the results & of course eventually your legs will get used to the stretches and pain will go away.

To start the exercise, 

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• STAND with hands on your waist and feet shoulder-width apart 
• TAKE a big step forward with your right foot and lower down until your right leg is bent 90° and your left knee is nearly touching the floor. Hold for 10 seconds and push back up to starting position
• TAKE a big step to the right with your right foot, bending the right knee and keeping the left leg straight. Hold for 10 seconds and return to the starting position.
• TAKE a big step back with your right foot. Lower until left leg is bent 90° and right knee is almost touching the floor. Return to starting position

REPEAT with the left foot, stepping to the front, then to the left side, then back. That’s one set. Do 5 sets a day and gradually increase. 

Try doing this on soft ground or yoga mat to avoid  hurting yourself.

If you do this regularly along with dry-brushing, you will start see centimeters reduce on your measuring tape soon. However to get rid of the cellulite completely give it around 6 months (you didn't accumulate this fat overnight, so don't expect to get rid of it like that...)

I hope this helps, do let me know your views.

Till then

Take Care

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The Holy Grail... Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

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In the last post I mentioned that Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is the best option for curing PCOS.

However it just does not cure PCOS, it has many benefits.

After feeling the benefits of this drink, I made it mission to find most of its benefits and much to my surprise they are so many.

Before I list down the benefits lets talk about few things:

Which ACV should be bought?

Always buy Raw, Unfiltered & Unpasteurised ACV with the mother in it. With mother it means the little muddy thing that settles in the bottom of the bottle. It looks kind of yellow in colour. Dont buy the transparent ones that we get in food store, they wont help you. 

In India I couldn't find any store that sells ACV, hence I always buy it online. There are many online sellers which sell them, choose the one you want. I prefer Bragg ACV, which is considered best. 

How to consume ACV?

Shake well before use

ACV as name suggests is vinegar and has around 5% acidity level. Plus the pungent odour that it has makes it difficult to drink. (People who are alcohol consumers find this relatively easier)

For the consumption, drink it with water, take 1 tbsp of ACV, dilute it in water and drink. It is not recommended to drink it without water, it will burn like hell.

It is also not advised to add any contents that are acidic in nature like soft drinks, lemon etc. Given that ACV is already acidic, it makes it rather more difficult.

Also, it is strongly recommended to drink it with straw because constant use of ACV can slowly dissolve enamel in your teeth. Hence I swallow it directly

For odour, you get used to the smell in sometime, once you start drinking it eventually you start liking it. (For starter, you can pinch your nose for few seconds ;))

When to drink ACV?

Preferred time is in the morning and 30 minutes before meals. ACV aids digestion hence it is well suited time.

To begin with you should start with once per day and after your body is used to it, you can drink it multiple times. I have been drinking it twice daily and it helped me.

Now lets move on the benefits of ACV... below I have mentioned 40 different benefits of ACV. And I am pretty sure there will be many more.

1. Helps cure PCOS
2. Helps balance your hormones
3. Helps improve Immunity
4. Helps improve blood circulation
5. Aids weight loss (you need to workout to along with ACV to leverage this benefit sooner)
6. Help reduce water retention
7. Helps tone hips and thighs
8. Controls blood sugar
9. Controls cholesterol
10. Controls high blood pressure
11. Cures dandruff (massage some apply diluted ACV on your scalp, wash away after 20-30mins)
12. Nourishes hair and adds glow
13. Reduced pigmentation (apply diluted ACV on your face and leave overnight; Avoid sunlight when ACV is applied)
14. Helps skin radiate
15. Helps reduce white heads
16. Help reduce sun burn
17. Helps strengthen nails
18. Helps reduce excessive sweating
19. Helps with muscle cramps (regular drinking or massage)
20. Helps reduces skin tags (apply diluted ACV on skin tags, leave overnight)
21. Helps reduce migraine
22. Helps reduce body odour
23. Helps neck pains (soak towel in diluted ACV and apply on affected area)
24. Helps joint pains (Drinking or massaging)
25. Has long term impact on insomnia
26. Helps cough & cold
27. Improves metabolism hence aids digestion
28. Helps in UTI (Urinary track infection)
29. Helps cure acidity
30. Helps in constipation
31. Helps cure Tinea Versicolor (fungal infection on skin)
32. Helps reduce bug bites (don't leave on infected area for prolonged period)
33. Helps treat hoarse voice
34. Helps increase sperm count 
35. Helps reduce dizziness & nausea
36. Helps improve haemoglobin levels
37. Helps control heavy menstrual bleeding
38. Helps reduce PMS symptoms
39. Helps cure breast pain
40. Helps cure stomach flu

And counting...

After looking at the above list you would agree it is a holy grail. And when you now know what magical solution it is, then why don't give it a try. 

Just 1 tbsp for at least 6 months and you are sorted. All the best

Till then,

Take care.

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PCOS aka Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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PCOS or PCOD is very common these days. Many girls/women struggle with this issue and unfortunately most don't even realise what is it.  

Most common symptoms of PCOS are 

1. Inconsistent or no periods

2. Unable to fall pregnant

3. Weird pains in abdominal or pelvis area

4. Weight gains (usually unexplained)

5.  Facial hair, acne etc

If you are suffering from most of the above symptoms then most likely you have PCOS. And much to your distress there is no known cure for PCOS in medical history. However there are ways through which you can not just control it but also in time get rid of it... Just like most women i too am a victim of this issue and after so much research i am improving and now have decided to share it with the world. 

In this section of my blog we are going to talk and discuss how to defeat the monster called PCOS... but before we get into the solution lets talk about what causes it. 

It is very important to note that PCOS is not a disease that is caused by any virus or some infection, instead it is a situation that develops in your body due to stress and/or unhealthy lifestyle. One might argue that it has nothing to with lifestyle but i beg to differ because statistically PCOS was rare when we led much better life. 

PCOS happens when the hormones in your body gets imbalanced. The 2 hormones in question are called LH and FSH. You ideally don't need so much detail but its good to know when your doctor asks you to get a blood test and  you don't know how to read them (well its valid for people like me who are so curious that they cant even wait for doctor to take a look)

So to explain how to interpret the results. Usually LH should be less than FSH (even if they are in normal range). If your LH is greater than FSH it means you have PCOS condition. When i tested myself 1st time it was double which means severe PCOS, but after 6 months of my own herbal treatment (western medicines didn't help me ) my LH was only 1.5 times (and going downwards), my doctor was surprised too...  

Now lets talk why your hormones are imbalanced? Well you didn't do anything intentionally so what went wrong. The answer my dear is simple - Stress. 

Stress can reveal itself in many ways like sleep deprivation, lack of hunger or excessive hunger, temperament, restlessness etc. any and all of these not just have visible effect on you but all these also silently affect your fertility and reproduction cycle. 

Even if you had bad childhood with nightmarish experience or very strict parents or guardians you can have this issue, so if you want to know why, keep quiet and think back and evaluate all reasons and find the source. Once you know the source you can take it forward towards curing it...

If you are the girl suffering or partner or friend of the girl suffering, let me assure you one thing... If you are very very lucky it can go away by its own, but unfortunately if you are like most of us then now is the time to focus on it....

Let me know your views and feedback by commenting in this post. We will discuss the solutions in my next post. 

Till then

Take care

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PCOS: Problems and Solutions...

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In my last post we discussed what is PCOS and what are the few problems that it can cause, i.e..

1. Inconsistent or no periods 

2. Inability to fall pregnant

3. Weird pains in abdominal or pelvis area

4. Weight gains (usually unexplained)

5. Facial hair etc...

But you should also know that the problems because of PCOS don't just end here... you can also have either or many of below:

• Inability to ovulate (reason why you can't fall pregnant);
• glucose intolerance (which is one of the major issues that PCOS can give and if not treated can result in diabetes); 
• Severe dandruff; 
• Thinning hair or bald patch on scalp; 
• Facial/body hair; 
• Oily skin; 
• Acne or skin tags; 
• Black patches on skin around neck, face, elbows, fingers etc;
• Depression etc.

My aim here is not to scare you but just to inform you that if you are suffering from either of them and have PCOS then you should know the reason. And given your circumstances you should understand how soon you need to take steps to get this demon cured...

For me it was most of the above and worse was intolerable and blinding pains in right and left pelvis area. It was these pains that forced me to take necessary actions. 

Now I am not going to dwell more on why and how of this issue because I am sure all of us must have Google about it. Lets talk about what we can do.

Every doctor you will talk to will ask you to control your weight (PCOS has dramatic effect on weight gains, hence I am assuming but if you have not gained weight you are a one lucky girl!).

Weight control is very important because even if we lose 5% of existing weight it has serious positive impact but getting rid of that 5% is not that easy.

Doctors/Dieticians will ask you to go on diet, leave crabs etc. For short term it is good because when we do that we do lose weight but we cant live on diet and no-carbs forever and the moment we start again the weight doubles up. Also the hormone imbalance (like discussed in last post) in our body doesn't allow us to lose weight so easily. Hence the harder you will try the more disappointed and heart-broken you will be. Instead I would suggest doing following:

• As 1st step get yourself checked for glucose intolerance. If you are glucose intolerant then immediately you need to work on that. The delay you make in getting this cured, the harder it will be and dangerous it will be for your body. I shall discuss this in upcoming posts...
• Exercise at least 45 mins - 1 hour every day. You don't need to do any extensive workout, simple walk is good enough if it gets your heart pumping
• Adopt yoga in your life. You need to gather that yoga doesn't mean doing only breathing exercise, it means a lot of movements. Start with basic steps and trust me the change you will notice in your body will be so refreshing that you will not want to leave it
• Make sure you do pelvis exercise to keep your menstrual cycle regular. There are many pelvis exercises, even cycling, running are fine but personally I prefer butterfly exercise.
• It is: sit straight with legs stretched. Then slowly fold your knees so that both your heels and toes are touching each other. Hold your toes in one hand and push them towards your body as much as you can and swing your knees up and down.
• Start with 5 reps of 10 swings each, it will pain in initial days but in few days you will see benefits. Increase this gradually
• It is also very good exercise if you have period pains
• Eat everything but in control and small portions and at gap of 3-4 hours. If possible skip dinner and have a  glass of milk or protein shake or salad etc. If you cant skip dinner then make sure you dont go to bed for next 2 hours
• Load up on vitamins like calcium, E, Magnesium, Omega3 etc.
• And finally add 2 things in your diet:
• Raw & Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (aka ACV)
• Green tea

ACV or Apple Cider Vinegar is like holy-grail to me (or say Raam-Baand Ilaaz) that has truly helped me in overcoming this issue. Where I was suffering with severe PCOS, not able to lose weight etc. now I can feel I am getting better...

Green tea is another thing which is helping me lose fat... 

I will discuss more about these 2 things in coming posts but if you want to learn about them sooner you can drop me a message.

Till then.

Take care!

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