Before starting the day, take 5 minutes to detox your mind. Head outside and get a breath of fresh air. Meditate and stretch to ease stress, anxiety, and tension. Avoid getting lost on your phone and let the morning unfold naturally. To improve mindfulness and awareness, practice gratitude by writing down what you are thankful for. It’ll also help to drink water and eat a nutritious breakfast to support mental health.
Palm oil is rich in antioxidants and can help protect against neurodegeneration, high blood pressure, and cancer. It can also combat vitamin A deficiency and prevent stomach ulcers. Palm oil moisturizes and softens skin and conditions hair. It may also promote hair growth when consumed. Go for red palm oil which is rich in tocopherols, carotenes, and tocotrienols. Palm oil is rich in saturated fats so limit consumption to 6% of your daily calorie intake.
Tai chi seems deceptively easy but there is plenty to learn. As a beginner, don’t get ahead of yourself and do too much too soon. It may hamper your skill and mastery of the form. Instead, learn a little at a time, add movements each week, building on the tai chi forms you learn. Start with basic stretches like heaven and earth, ankle tapping, kicking, and side stretches. Also learn shorter forms like the simplified 24 step form and the qigong breathing techniques, building awareness of posture, tai chi, dan tian and qi.
To keep your vagina healthy, practice certain habits to maintain microbial balance and acidity. Treat infections early and regularly visit the gynecologist for routine Pap smears and pelvic exams. The vagina also cleans itself, so avoid douching, a practice that kills good bacteria. Using petroleum jelly and oil as lube will disrupt the acidity, too. Practice good hygiene and switch out tampons and pads regularly. To let the area breathe, wear loose and dry clothing.
If you want to sync your body to the rhythm of nature, try and sleep between 10 pm and 6 am. If you're game for an early start, set your clock for an hour and a half before sunrise to make the most of "brahma muhurtha." This is considered the optimal time to wake up in ayurveda. But what’s even more important is sticking to a sleep schedule, keeping a regular bedtime, and getting your recommended 8 to 9 hours of sleep every day.
Knee osteoarthritis can be difficult to live with. But, a few eating habits can relieve it. Reduce your calorie intake to lose weight and reduce any strain on your knees. Increase your intake of vitamins C, D, E, and K to improve mobility and reduce pain. Include vegetables like broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage in your diet to prevent cartilage damage. Cook on low heat with olive oil to reduce inflammation and joint stiffness.
Dercum’s disease causes multiple, painful lumps of fatty tissue to grow and is accompanied by weakness, mental disturbances, and generalized obesity. The cause is unknown, but experts believe it may be related to corticosteroids, autoimmune problems, or endocrine function. It’s most common in postmenopausal overweight women. Because of its complexity, Dercum’s is usually diagnosed after multiple tests and the process of elimination. There is no treatment, but it’s possible to manage the pain.
