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[www.keralites.net] WHY YOU SHOULD DRINK MORE TEA [ AND LESS COFFEE]

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Why You Should Drink More Tea (and Less Coffee)

It's safe to say that most people you ask will say that if they had to choose between tea and coffee, they would choose coffee hands down. This may be because its rich taste and high caffeine content gives us a boost that keeps us going. However, most of the time you should drop that cup of Joe and pick up a cup of hot and fragrant tea, and we'll tell you why!

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1. Tea Hydrates the Body

Although coffee is also considered a hydrating liquid, tea has the added benefit of being hot water with tea flavoring. This means that it is much more beneficial to sit down and have a cup of tea because the beverage hydrates your body immediately. With coffee, it take time for the water to be absorbed because it so well mixed.

2. Serious Health Benefits

In a number of scientific studies it has been shown that tea can reduce the chances of certain kinds of cancers and diseases. This fact mostly applies for green tea, which has been glorified in many areas of Asia as the reason for their lean figure and better bill of health. Coffee does have some beneficial antioxidants, but not any more than a cup of tea can provide.

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3. Tea Keeps You Going Longer

The adamant coffee drinker will interject here that tea may be healthier than coffee, but it can't compare when it comes to caffeine levels. This it seems is actually a myth. It has been shown that tea has the same amount of caffeine as coffee, but unlike coffee, tea does not have such a drastic energy depressing effect.

When you drink coffee, you get a large and quick dose of caffeine that causes your energy levels to drop at the same speed. Tea, however, has just as much caffeine, but because it is absorbed slower, energy depression will take place over a longer period of time. If you need a drink to keep going throughout the day, drink tea instead of coffee.

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4. More Antioxidant Power

The other thing an avid coffee drinker might tell you is that coffee has more and better antioxidants than tea. It appears that this too is a myth. Companies now put good antioxidants into things like tea to improve their health benefits, so it is uncertain that coffee has more antioxidants than tea.

5. Tea is a Great Weight loss Tool

Recent Research has shown that green tea may be a tremendous aid in weight loss. This is due to the fact that green tea helps kick-start your metabolism, but also that it is a much healthier substitute than sugar soft drinks. In comparison to any drink with added sugar, even coffee, tea is less likely to remain on your waistline, especially if you drink it with honey or a bit of sugar.

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6. Dental Health

To be honest, excessive amounts of tea and coffee aren't good for your dental health, especially not for the whiteness of your teeth. However, if you must choose the lesser of the two evils, it is best to choose tea. Drinking a cup or two a day of tea will keep your levels of fluoride normal without any discoloration, while a few cups of coffee means even less fluoride and more discoloration.

7. Aids Bone Health

In a new Australian study it was found that people who drank tea on a regular basis had stronger bones and were less likely to develop osteoporosis thanks to high levels of tea catechins. A separate study found that drinking tea could too promote healthy bone formation. There aren't any positive things to say about coffee and bones, in fact your grandmother probably told you that drinking coffee too early could stunt your growth!

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8. Helps Reduce Stress

Ahhh...That's the best word to describe the feeling of drinking a hot cup of tea. Unlike coffee that makes you jittery and puts you on high alert, tea soothes and relaxes your brain. There must be a reason why it is used by so many cultures as a bonding tool!

9. Give Your Immune System a Boost!

Although tea will most likely not cure you of the flu, it flushes the bug out of your system and will improve your immune system so you won't get sick in the future. This also depends on what kind of tea you are drinking. One cup of regular Earl Grey tea most likely won't do you much good, but a cup of ginger or honey and lemon tea will do the trick!

So remember the many health benefits of tea, next time you think about pouring yourself a cup of Joe!

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[www.keralites.net] A Beginners’ Guide to Meditation at Home

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A Beginners' Guide to Meditation at Home

Meditation has many known health benefits, such as increasing longevity and reducing stress. People have been practicing meditation for over two millennia, with Hindu texts describing meditative forms as early as the 6th-century BCE. In my youth, if I heard the word 'meditation', all I could think about was a person in the Far East, sitting with his legs crossed and humming to himself. A couple of years ago I was introduced to real meditation and discovered the calming and healing properties it has, and now I'd love to share them with you.

What is meditation

The Webster dictionary defines meditation as "the act or process of spending time in quiet thought: the act or process of meditating". Many people meditate without even knowing that they're doing it. A person sitting and fishing for a few hours in silence is performing a type of meditation, the same as another who might be jogging with their headphones on. It involves dedicating 100% of your attention to one subject. Meditation has also been a key factor in Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as Western religions like Christianity and Judaism.

Health benefits of meditating

Meditation has many proven health benefits, such as silencing your internal chatter, calming and grounding one's self, and getting in touch with yourself, to name a few. A recent Harvard University study discovered that daily meditation can rebuild the brain's gray matter in as little as eight weeks. Participants also reported a reduction in stress - a prime factor in the decrease in gray matter density.

Who can meditate

From young children to elderly people, everyone can meditate. There are many forms of meditation, some more suitable for people of different ages, so don't be daunted if one form doesn't work for you. Finding the meditation that suits you best is very gratifying.

Before you start meditating

The first thing you need to do, is decide on the purpose of your meditation: You may want to calm down, get to know yourself better, or even make an important business decision. Knowing why you're meditating is the first step to a useful meditation. You don't need special clothes (but comfortable ones make it easier) or equipment. All you need a quiet spot and to reserve some time for it.

When you begin your meditation, don't lay down or sit in a slumped position – these positions do not help you stay alert and focused. Sit up straight, either on a chair, on your heels or cross-legged. Find the position that is comfortable for you, sitting in the lotus position is not mandatory in meditation.

Don't meditate after eating, digestion can be very distracting during a session. If you just had a meal, wait for 2 hours and let your stomach calm down. You should avoid smoking for at least 30 minutes before the meditation.

Find a quiet spot that you will be comfortable in, this is essential for the first few times you meditate. Once you are comfortable with meditation, you'll be able to do it in noisier places. Remember to switch off your cell phone - it's a distraction. Consider lighting a scented candle or some incense to help your meditation and switch off or dim the lights – bright lights may also be a distraction.

How to meditate

Do some basic stretching before you start, it will loosen up your muscles and help you be more attentive to your body later on..

Breathing is the most important factor in meditation, we use each breath as a focal point. Close your eyes and deeply inhale through your nose, then slowly exhale through your mouth. Feel how your chest expands and contracts with each breath. Listen to the silence between breaths - notice how everything becomes still and quiet. You may even notice your heartbeat slowing down. If your thoughts begin to scatter, concentrate on your breathing.

As a beginner, focusing might not come naturally. Give it time and be patient with yourself. Some people find that focusing on their breathing won't quiet their minds, and may need to try other methods:

Counting your breaths may help – count each breath and when you reach ten, start over. However, if you become focused on the numbers and not on the breathing, stop.

Another alternative is repeating a mantra – there's a reason some people say "Om" when they meditate – it helps drown the outside world and focus on the sound. You can repeat any other word that helps you calm down if Om is not for you.

Try visualizing a calm place – it can be anything: the beach, a forest, your childhood home, etc. as long as it's your sanctuary. When you find your sanctuary, don't be afraid to explore it – there's no need to try and "create" your surroundings, they're already there.

Set aside at least fifteen minutes a day for meditation (more is welcome). Remember: short daily repetitions are better than one long weekly session because they form a habit.. Eventually, the practice of meditation will find its way into your everyday life. You'll find yourself considering your food choices more carefully, making decisions more consciously and focusing on things you read, watch or listen to with greater attention.

One last thing

Learning to silence your inner thoughts takes practice, but managing to attain inner peace is a huge reward. Remember – "practice makes perfect", so keep meditating regularly. It may take you a few weeks or even a couple of months to learn to properly focus, so don't get frustrated or disheartened it you're not a meditation guru overnight.

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[www.keralites.net] Right Food for Pregnant Woman according to Ayurveda

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Nutritious food is very necessary for a pregnant woman. A pregnant woman
requires 80 thousand extra calories in order to give birth to a healthy
child because around 300 additional calories are spent everyday during
pregnancy, which is equal to the amount of calories present in a
glassful of low fat milk, a bread slice, and an apple.

Calcium rich food should be taken during pregnancy. Calcium prevents
high blood pressure in a pregnant woman. A woman should drink two to
three glasses of low fat milk during pregnancy. She should take it
before, during pregnancy and after delivery.

Cook rice or barley in milk instead of water to get sufficient amount of
calcium. Eat calcium rich things, as during pregnancy 1000 mg of calcium
is required everyday.

The pregnant woman should avoid constipation and therefore she should
drink more water, as it is also beneficial for the child growing inside
the womb. Drink at least eight glasses of water during the day. Drink
water before and after meals. Skimmed milk or fruit juice is also
beneficial.

A pregnant woman also requires iron during these days. She should take
protein rich food, dry beans, green peas etc. Iron is difficult to add
in the food but it is very important. Eat iron rich food as much as
possible. Cook vegetables in iron pans and take, iron tablets etc.

Avoid fish, and meat during pregnancy, as it could be harmful for the
child. Reduce tea and coffee or completely avoid it as it reduces the
weight of the child and leads to several other problems.

Different types of meat contain bacteria called hysteria, which could be
dangerous for the health of the child growing inside the womb.

Fat is useful only when it is prepared from pasteurized milk. The child
growing inside the womb depends on the food intake of its mother. Do not
eat such foods which will have an adverse affect on the child's health
in order to reduce the intake of carbohydrates. The child will not get
sufficient nutrition. Eat green leafy vegetables and a variety of things
during pregnancy to get all types of minerals and vitamins.

*Anaemia During Pregnancy:*

The hemoglobin level reduces in the blood, and brings down the oxygen
level in the body causing a lady to feel fatigued. In addition to this,
she remains stressed, irritable, restless, emotional, angry, has dry
skin, dry hair and loss of concentration. The main reason for anemia is
the absence of sufficient nutritional elements in the food necessary for
the formation of blood. Half a cup of rice has 0.5 mg of iron and
one-cup of milk has 0.1 mg iron. Whereas a woman loses 28 mg iron
everyday during menstruation.

*Food During Pregnancy:*

A woman should choose pregnancy only when she is having good health. She
should try to improve her digestive system. Take hot lemon water with
honey, raw vegetables, especially carrot, cucumber, gourd, spinach,
white gourd juice, vegetable juice, fruits, raisins, dry dates,
vegetable soup. This improves the digestion process.

*After Conceiving Food Should be as Follows:*

  * Take lukewarm lemon water with honey or take a fruit or vegetable juice.
  * Take four to five almonds and 20 to 25 gm raisins, three to four dry
    dates along with milk and half a cup of fruit (apple, papaya and
    pear etc..) at 9 a.m
  * Take fruit juice or raw vegetable soup at noon.
  * Take lunch at 1.30 p.m, which should include chapatti made with
    whole wheat flour, salad, vegetable, curd (yoghurt), etc. Take salad
    in good quantity.
  * Take some fruit at 5 p.m or fruit juice or lukewarm lemon water with
    honey.
  * Take vegetable soup at 7.30 p.m.
  * Take lentils, vegetable, salad and one or two chapattis at 8 p.m or
    fruit and vegetable soup, and drink milk at bedtime. Take vegetable
    soup after a half hour of eating fruits.
  * Take something in between if hungry, like fruits, juice, etc.
  * Do not take tea or coffee, or take it only once daily.
  * A woman should not take food in excess but it should be rich in
    vitamins and minerals, and nutritious.

*Daily Routine During Pregnancy:*

The woman should be careful during pregnancy, as there are chances of
miscarriage. She should take regular massage for hands and legs since
laborious work is not possible..

A pregnant woman should always be happy and avoid tough work. She should
avoid fast walking, lifting weight, standing for long hours, climbing up
the stairs, jumping, cycling, dancing, swimming, etc. she can do some
light household work.

*To Beget a Healthy Child:*

  * The pregnant woman should take two oranges during afternoon from
    first to eighth month.
  * She should take half to one-gram linseed vanshlochan powder at
    bedtime for the first three to four months once she is tested
    positive for pregnancy. This helps in begetting a healthy child and
    also helps her remain strong. It also avoids chances of miscarriage.
    The lady should eat vanshlochan as much as possible with sugar candy
    and coconut. It overcomes weakness during pregnancy and keeps the
    child healthy and disease free.
  * The pregnant woman should chew aniseed daily after meals during the
    pregnancy.
  * She should drink 60 gm fresh grape juice twice daily to make the
    child healthy and strong. The child will be beautiful and the mother
    will remain free of faints, giddiness, dental pain, cramps,
    swelling, acidity and constipation. She should take one myrobalan
    marmalade everyday to beget a healthy child. It also maintains good
    health of the mother.

*Yogic Cure:*

Regular exercise is necessary after conceiving. It prevents miscarriage
and also reduces labour pain.

Before pregnancy – Chakrasana, Paschimottasana, Yog Mudra, sputa
Vajrasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana, Hastpadotasana, Pavanmuktasana,
Halasana, Sarvangasana, shalabhasana, Shavasana should be practiced to
gain physical and mental health. Kapalbhati, Shitali, Nadi shodhan and
Agnisar kriya should be practiced during this period.

After pregnancy – A pregnant woman can do exercise up to three to four
months after conceiving, which include Paschimottasana,
Ardhamatysendrasana, Vajrasana, Suptavajrasana, Hastpadotasana,
Makarasana, Halasana for special benefit. Stop the practice of these
asanas after three months and do light household work.
 

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