Parenting is not an easy job especially when you hardly get time to snooze. In fact, it becomes a nightmare for a few parents. And, it gets tougher day by day when a child becomes aware of things around him and start to grab all the unhealthy habits including eating junk food, increased screen time, over-dependence on technology etc. Therefore, as parents, you must be extra cautious of things you do and examples you set because your children are watching you and going to imitate the same things no matter how much you ask them to do otherwise. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind to ensure your child is growing happy and healthy. Also Read - Parenting in a Pandemic: Introduce Healthy Lifestyle to Your Child With These Simple Ways During COVID-19 Pandemic

A child should at least do 60 minutes of physical activity daily till the age of 17 to avoid obesity, allergies, and other health elements that are quite common these days. This is what the WHO recommends. Letting your child indulge in physical activities for more than an hour can give additional benefits. Also Read - Parenting: These Signs Are Proof, You Are Unknowingly Mom-Shaming Yourself

We understand that technology plays a significant role in the lives of students. Online classes and tests have made the use of laptops and phones necessary. But that should not become an easy excuse for your child to spend hours looking at the blue screen. It can impact his sleep cycle and eyesight. Also Read - Parenting Tips: 4 Things You Should Learn From Japanese Parents

Providing a healthy nutrition to your child can improve his cognitive capacity and memory. Include green leafy vegetables, fruits, and juices in your childs daily diet for him to be healthy and happy.

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The novel coronavirus has infected close to 12 million people worldwide and resulted in more than 5 lacs 36 thousand fatalities globally. As the number continues to rise with every passing day, countries across the globe have slowly eased lockdown restrictions to prevent the economy from nosediving. While the adults are slowly beginning to step outdoors to get back to work, schools and other educational institutes are still closed shut for unforeseeable future.

As the little ones continue to stay confined between the four walls of the home, it can be a challenging task for the parents to take care of their overall wellbeing. In the absence of any fixed routine and a disrupted sense of normalcy, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure that the children stay healthy, both physically and mentally.

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Dr. Michael Pourfar, an assistant professor of neurosurgery and neurology at NYU Langone Health, was used to patients reporting a loss of taste and smell. It's a symptom of Parkinson's disease, a focus of his work. But he was shocked when he suddenly experienced these symptoms himself a few months ago. Like many health-care workers, Pourfar contracted COVID-19. Loss of olfactory senses is one of the most common symptoms of the illness.

An ardent wine lover, Pourfar vividly recalled that a bottle of Williams Selyem Pinot Noir was the last wine he experienced before coronavirus took away his olfactory senses. And while scarier virus symptoms such as fever, aches and chills went away with time, the lack of taste and smell lingered. During his convalescence, Pourfar realized just how important wine was to his daily sense of well-being as one of the most comforting rituals in his daily life and one of his most reliable pleasures.

I can sympathize with Pourfar's struggles: My own normal was upended when I contracted the virus in mid-March and suffered the same loss of sense of smell and taste. The senses are returning, albeit slowly, but they are altered and distortedsomething that became especially clear to me when I tried to enjoy wine again. The following conversation with Dr. Pourfar was especially comforting because it reminded me that my walk to recovery isn't alone.

Wine Spectator: Could you give us a medical explanation as to how a virus could alter sense of smell?

Dr. Michael Pourfar: I don't think we have a full understanding yet of how specifically the virus causes anosmia [loss of sense of smell]. The nasal passages appear to be a common entry point for the virus and it's a pretty direct connection from there to the key neural connections that transmit smell to the brain. Early research suggests the virus may damage vascular support of the olfactory epithelium and bulb.

One of the first manifestations was a burning in my nose, as if it had been torched. A day later, my sense of smell was essentially wiped out. So I would postulate that the loss of smell occurs very much at the level of the nasal passages and disconnects the distal olfactory elements from the central connections in the brain, but I can't be certain. I would think the fact that it improves, in many cases, over days to weeks, would also point to a kind of local inflammatory response. But for some the loss is more long-lasting. So perhaps there is some variability in how the virus impacts olfactory function.

WS: Your sense of smell has been returning, little by little. Where is your sense of smell now? Have there been changes you believe may be long-lasting?

MP: I keep thinking my sense of smell is more or less completely back until something reminds me that that's not quite the case. Strange things like not tearing up when I cut an onion. I guess a sensory analogy many might relate to is thinking your eyesight is pretty good and then going to the optometrist and seeing something with a sharper lens and going, "Oh man, that's a lot clearer!" I think my nose could probably use one additional adjustment to get to full olfactory clarity. Maybe it will get there, maybe not. Still, I'm grateful I can once again determine when the milk is spoiled or the dinner is burning. The rest is luxury.

WS: Is it true that you can train yourself to regain these senses?

MP: I suspect my improvement was more a result of recovery than of any training, but I'd like to take some credit for moving things along with my concerted efforts at olfactory "training" (if I can ennoble sniffing with that term). I think psychologically it helped me feel like I was actively participating in my recovery.

WS: In an attempt to measure your rate of recovery you adopted the Cognac classification. V.S. meant a slight return of smell, V.S.O.P. a modest return and X.O. equaled back to normal. What gave you the idea to classify your recovery? And as a wine lover, why the choice of Cognac classification? (Mind you, this is a no-judgment zone.) You could have used wine classifications like Bordeaux or Italy .

MP: Neurologists love rating scales and love to track progression. I think it's in our DNA. So it was hardly a stretch for me to come up with my own scale. Wine was initially just too elusive. It smelled like nothing. I happened upon [smelling] Cognac. It imparted a kind of vaporous nuttiness that somehow got through my dulled senses.

As I improved, I extended my curiosity to wine and it was interesting to see how patchy the results were. I wondered whether recovery was a threshold phenomenon (e.g., the smell simply had to be strong enough) or a more smell-specific phenomenon (e.g., certain scents would return faster than others).

Though I can't claim the results to be rigorously scientific, I concluded it was a little of both: Some distinctive aromas (like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc) registered earlier than subtler ones. But some very particular scents, not necessarily strong, also registered earlier than others, like that "lead pencil" quality of Bordeaux wines. So yes, eventually I could have created a Bordeaux rating scale, but regularly opening fine Bordeaux for the sake of scientific curiosity seemed a dicey and expensive proposition.

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WS: Since your recovery, you've started appreciating wines you'd previously not normally gravitated to, like New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs and Zinfandel. Have you discovered any others? And which wine has been the greatest rediscovery, and why?

MP: I have a pretty adventurous palate and enjoy new discoveries. But I think when you lose something, you become acutely aware of the comforts of the familiar. I'm not really looking for the next great thing so much as the last great thing right now.

That's why it was so exciting to discover, after a couple months of enophilic no-man's land, that I could again appreciate that very particular lead-pencil fragrance of a Bordeaux. Like a lot of people of my generation, I started with and then moved away from Bordeaux. So in a way, it was my most welcome rediscovery.

In general it seemed, if I could borrow an analogy from another sense, that wines with more bass notes were easier to process than wines in a higher key. More acidic flavors overwhelmed my diminished sensory state. Gamay and Pinot Noir, two of my pre-COVID favorites, just smelled and tastedto my chagrinstrangely off-key. Some wines that I found more appealing than before included fleshier wines from Ribera del Duero and Gigondas, which I always liked but found more in sync. I've returned now to some of my pre-COVID favorites but have a newfound appreciationand gratitudefor the wines that accompanied my recovery.

WS: Is there a specific bottling that you tasted as you were recovering that has become a new favorite?

MP: I think one thing this has taught me is how fragile our love of wine is. So many of us have poured so much time, energy and money into this passion and have certainly been enriched by it well beyond what's in the glass. But I've seen how it can all be so quickly undermined by the loss of smell, the loss of health or any number of factors. All those special bottles I'd been saving what exactly was I waiting for?

But then again, I'm struck by how resilient that love is even if we need to adapt to changed circumstances. Tastes change. In that light, what I've come to enjoy most is not a particular bottle but the pleasure of opening any bottle with a loved one, breathing it in and thinking, Yes, thank you.

WS: What advice would you give other COVID sufferers who are experiencing diminished taste and smell?

MP: I think it's important to acknowledge that people have lost much more than their sense of smell. They've lost their liv
es, their livelihood, loved ones. But that should not take away our ability to empathize with those who have experienced lesser losses, whether it's missing a graduation or losing one's sense of smell.

To those who have lost their sense of smell, I'd certainly convey my empathy and try to give them hope that in most cases it will return even if not to what it was before. Hopefully you will find little preserved islands of sensory pleasure that remain or emerge or maybe even awaken a new receptivity. I can certainly say that if and when it does return, wine will never taste the same. No matter what you're drinking it will taste better.

WS: Finally, as a physician, how has this affected your own journey dealing with patients with COVID?

MP: My specialty is Parkinson's and, interestingly, loss of smell is often a very early manifestation, so for years I've been asking patients about it without really appreciating the significance on a person's quality of life. It seemed that there were always too many other issues that pushed it into the backgroundtrouble walking, difficulties with speech.

Now I've come to understand how loss of smell and taste impact appetite, impact emotional well-being. We all instinctively knowwithout reading Proust or understanding neurosciencehow smell serves as a powerful gateway for memory and emotion. When that gateway is shut, even for a brief period of time, you realize what a devastating loss it is. It's certainly made me more sensitive to how integral smell and taste are to our sense of self.

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The report also provides insights into the marketing strategies and steps taken by the companies to retain their market position in the local as well as global market. The study also provides insights into the factors affecting the buying decisions, consumer preferences, and the demographic factors promoting the growth of the products of the global health drinks market.

The global health drinks market size was valued at USD 478.10 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.06% in terms of value during the forecast period. Consumers approach wellness in a holistic view these days and they prefer drinks that give more health benefits to them. Several consumers want functional and healthy beverages and this trend is taking over drinks. Consumers have become more health-conscious, and they're willing to try healthier alternatives to traditional soft drinks. Healthy lifestyle trends have boosted the drinks industry as well as the frequent adoption of healthier beverages dominating social media channels and supermarket promotions. Enhanced beverages are gaining great market position, especially among consumers seeking out products good for their health with high sugar content as the price to pay. Celery juice cleanses are booming and celery juice has found itself being one of the trendiest beverages of the year so far. From improved digestion, to increase energy levels, celery juice appears to have what it takes to stick around for a while.

In the consumer survey, it is seen that 59% of consumers in North America purchase products that help save them time and effort. They prefer health drinks that support on-the-go lifestyles with less time in the working day to exercise. Nowadays, increasing the interest of the young generation in preventive measures shows a shift in awareness and behavior. Millennials are leading the charge by making health-promoting diet and lifestyle choices a priority, as recent studies indicate. These younger consumers are the most willing to take initiative on behalf of their well-being, and they are prepared to pay premium prices if necessary to achieve their goals. There's an emerging subcategory of drinkers, the "health-conscious drinker" that demands more than their simplistic drinking predecessors, and is looking to balance the social and physiological desires to consume alcohol, with the increasingly important need for health and support of the body and mind.

The United States, China, and Japan among top Markets for Health Drinks FIGURE 1 GLOBAL HEALTH DRINKS MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2018 (REVENUE % SHARE)

The U.S. is the largest health drink consuming nation as it holds more than 65% market share of the North America sports nutrition market and approximately 20% market share of the global health drinks market. The factors such as the increasing popularity of health drinks among the young population and aggressive marketing strategies adopted by market players to expand consumer base are the key growth drivers for the in this country. China holds the second-largest market share by country owing to government programs such as Healthy China 2030. Japan and India also hold a significant share of the global health drinks market.

FIGURE 2 SOURCE OF AN INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The analyst has published a comprehensive research study based on a survey conducted to analyze the buying patterns, consumer behavior, and consumer preferences. The above figure shows the sources of information about the product from which consumer comes to know about the products. The majority of consumers come to know about the product from television followed by family and friends. Television advertisements have a substantial influence on consumers. The effective advertisement also influences well educated adults. Family and friends are a big influence on drinking. If a friend or relative starts drinking healthy drinks then you're more likely to do the same. Display at the retail outlets is also the most influencing source of information for the consumers.

Among the regions, Asia Pacific dominates the global health drinks market. It holds approximately 40% market share of the global health drinks market. Increasing significant growth potential for health drink products in emerging economies such as India, Japan, and China is likely to further expand the growth of the health drinks market over the forecast period. Improvement in standard of living in these countries due to rising disposable income and urbanization are the major factors supplementing the growth of the Asia-Pacific health drinks market. North America is the second-largest market for health drinks as it holds near about 30% market share of the global health drinks market. The factors such as rising health consciousness along with changing lifestyle with fast-paced living in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is expected to boost the growth of North America health drinks market over the period 2020 to 2026.

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Primary Research Our primary research involves extensive interviews and analysis of the opinions provided by the primary respondents. The primary research starts with identifying and approaching the primary respondents, the primary respondents are approached through Key Opinion Leaders associated Internal and External subject matter experts Professionals and participants from LinkedIn, Hoovers, Factiva and Bloggers Our primary research respondents typically include Executives working with leading companies in the market under review Product/brand/marketing managers CXO level executives Regional/zonal/ country managers Vice President level executives.

Methods of Primary Research Computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) Computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI) Computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) Questionnaires/Surveys

Secondary Research Secondary research involves extensive exploring through the secondary sources of information available in both public domain and paid sources. Each research study is based on over 500 hours of secondary research accompanied by primary research. The information obtained through the secondary sources is validated through the crosscheck on various data sources. The secondary sources of the data typically include Company reports and publications Government/institutional publications Trade and associations' journals Databases such as WTO (World Trade Organization), OECD (The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), Hoovers, Factiva, and the World Bank, among others. Websites and publications by research agencies

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a well-rounded diet is crucial to prolonging your lifespan.

You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise. Its the miracle cure weve all been waiting for, according to the NHS.

Making some small diet or lifestyle changes could help to increase your life expectancy and avoid an early death.

One of the easiest and best ways to improve your overall health, and to boost your longevity, is to walk fast every day, it's been claimed.

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"I have found exercise to be a powerful performance-enhancer on a daily basis, and now I know how to exercise to increase healthy lifespan," he wrote on his blog.

"Walk fast for an hour every day - this doesnt need to happen all at once.

"For example, if the train station is a 15-minute walk away from your house, and you do that each way, thats 30 minutes right there. Then you could pick a coffee shop that is a 15-minute walk away from your office, and make a daily visit.

"On the weekend, walk everywhere, even faraway places do your best to leave your car in the garage or driveway all weekend long."

But, if you don't have the capacity to do a full hour of exercise every day, there are alternatives.

Just 15 minutes of exercise each day could provide you with some benefits.

For every extra 15 minutes of daily activity you do each day, your risk of premature death is lowered by around four percent, scientists have claimed.

It'll also add around three extra years to your life expectancy.

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Eating healthily can make a big difference in your life. If youre eating a bunch of junk food, youre likely going to get obese and lazy. Youll feel lethargic at all times and you wont be able to get anything done. By changing your diet, youll be much healthier and youll have more energy to do things with your loved ones. Thankfully, switching to a healthier diet doesnt have to be very difficult. Within this guide, youll learn about the essentials of healthy eating.

Know What You Need

First and foremost, you need to find out what you need to consume. When you switch to a healthy diet, youll be able to consume certain foods while staying away from others. So, it is important to find out where your favorite foods fit into the picture. If youre going to be eating healthily, you need to make sure that youre eating plenty of vegetables. This includes dark green, red, and orange vegetables. Youll also want to consume more fruits and grains. You can increase your intake of oils while focusing more on high-protein foods.

Finally, you can eat some dairy but you need to be very selective in this category. You should stick with fat-free or low-fat dairy products. This includes milk, yogurt, and cheese.

What To Avoid

Furthermore, youll need to avoid or limit certain foods. For starters, you need to stay away from saturated and trans fats. Also, you should limit your consumption of sugars and sodium. For the best results, you should make sure that your daily caloric intake includes less than 10% of sugars. It should be less than 10% from saturated fats too. To avoid problems, youll want to take in less than 2,300 MG of sodium each day. You can also try buying Cialis online Canada and using it.

Alcohol

If you want to become healthier, youll need to stop drinking so much alcohol. Dont worry. You can still drink but youll need to start limiting yourself a lot more. Youll need to drink in moderation. As a woman, you can have one drink a day. Men can consume two drinks per day. As long as you follow this rule, you wont have to worry about going on a binge and ruining your health.

Also, remember that only people of legal drinking age should drink alcohol. Everyone else should wait until they get older.

Dont Forget Exercise

Finally, you should never forget about exercise. While eating healthy is going to make a huge difference, working out will prove to be very helpful as well. You need to work out and exercise to achieve your goals. Otherwise, youre going to run into a lot of problems. Make sure that youre eating right and exercising more often. If you do this, youll be able to sculpt your body, boost your energy levels, and enhance your mood. The best way to live a healthy lifestyle is by eating right and exercising more often. So, you should combine your new diet with a healthy exercise routine.

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The monthly period cycle is something all women go through from menarche to menopause. We all experience varying degrees of common symptoms like cramps, bloating, indigestion, heavy breast, nausea, loss of appetite etc. For some, these symptoms are mild and for others these may be exaggerated. It is a part of our lives and we all have devised ways to deal with them. Food plays an important role in alleviating these symptoms to some extent.

First of all, a healthy lifestyle, 365 days a year, will help reduce the severity and may be even prevent acute period symptoms; so eat healthy and exercise daily. A healthy balanced diet with adequate hydration and nutrients is the strategy to follow during the periods.

1. Whole grains like whole wheat, oats and brown rice are a good choice. These provide fiber to prevent constipation and are also rich sources of B vitamins and antioxidants

2. Low-fat milk, preferably, dahi, lassi are a must. Indigestion is a problem so taking milk as dahi will help by adding probiotics and the calcium will help with the cramps. Lassi will add to hydration, which is of prime importance.

3. Healthy proteins from legumes, nuts, seeds, especially, flax and chia and salmon provide phytonutrients, omega-3 and help because proteins are needed to make up for the blood loss.

4. Lots of vegetables, especially the green leafy ones add fiber and provide iron to make up for blood loss. Vegetables also provide important antioxidants to keep the body stress-free.

(Also Read:Top 7 Foods That Induce Menstruation: Induce Periods, The Natural Way)

5. Fruits add vitamins and antioxidants. Whole fruits are better than juices as the latter may lead to bloating because of excess sugar and no fiber. Juices like fresh lemon water and coconut water are good for hydration.

6. Healthy fats in limited quantities are essential. Avoiding fried foods to prevent aggravating indigestion.

(Also Read: 7 Effective Home Remedies For Irregular Periods)

Ajwain/Jeera water: 1 tsp spice in 1-liter water, soaked overnight.

1 cup tea/ coffee

Oats/ Daliya with Dahi and a seasonal fruit. Sprinkle some flax seeds

Fruit + Lassi (either with black salt or plain - no sugar)

Brown Rice 1 cup / Chappati 2

Arhar Dal 1 bowl

Palak Sabzi 1 bowl

Dahi with Jeera 1 bowl

Tea/Coffee

1 Whole Wheat Toast/ Makahana (Foxnuts) 1/2 cup

6pm:

Soup/ Coconut water + 1 tsp Flaxseeds and 6-7 Almonds

Khichri with Vegetables -1 bowl / Quinoa Pulao 1 bowl + Mint and Coriander Chutney

Dahi / Hung Yogurt

- Eat at the same time daily. Finish your last meal by 9pm.

- Drink only one glass of water with the meal but have 2-3 liter in between.

- Chew your food well.

- Add flavor with spices like cinnamon, saunf, methi dana etc. to your food. Go easy on red chilies and garam masala. All spices help in digestion.

- Get a 30-minute walk or gentle stretches, it helps relieve cramps.

- Avoid foods laden with refined carbs, sugary drinks and fried foods.

- Skipping meals will make you feel drained out, eat every 2 hours if you find it difficult to eat in one go.

- Don't eat in your bed or reclining, the digestion is already stressed.

Research tells us that eating vegetables with adequate calcium and omega-3 content may help relieve menstrual symptoms. We also know that a daily healthy lifestyle will add up to relieve your symptoms from periods to menopause. Home remedies, which are natural ingredients based, are safe. Going salt free one day a week, especially when PMS sets in will help with the bloating.

Bottom line is that we need to hydrate well, eat iron, protein and calcium-rich foods to make up for the blood loss and stay comfortable every month.

Stay safe stay at home.

About Rupali DattaRupali Datta is a Clinical Nutritionist and has worked in leading corporate hospitals. She has created and lead teams of professionals to deliver clinical solutions for patients across all medical specialties including critical care. She is a member of the Indian Dietetic Association and Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

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People are finding ways to eliminate hospital visits, which in turn have led them to adopt healthy lifestyle choices, tele-health and frequent self monitoring. Preventive healthcare will hence gain attention in the post-COVID world, says Vikram Ahluwalia

It has been months now that the pandemic is upon us. The rising number of cases is indeed unsettling, especially when we are not even supposed to share or lend a shoulder despite the stress no warm hugs or comforting strokes. And caution is of paramount importance. For the first time ever, humanity stands physically distant and yet connected through hope.

This situation has triggered several transformations into human civilisation, which are now going to be more strongly embedded in our lifestyles. The pandemic has also exposed the vulnerabilities of our healthcare system and the crisis has offered opportunities to transform our healthcare industry. At a time when theres no cure or vaccine to the deadly virus, the pandemic has elevated the importance and acceptance of preventive healthcare. In March 2020, when the government started educating people about the preventive measures to combat COVID-19, the people responded positively to the hygiene practices. Hand-washing kiosks came up at public places in many states and the public was seen making use of it. This is remarkable for a country where only 60 per cent of houses have access to soap and water. All this shows that people are ready for preventive healthcare.

The rapid pace of social and technological changes have led to adverse lifestyle choices, resulting in deteriorating well-being among individuals. Incidences of various lifestyle diseases (co-morbidities) such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, heart diseases and others are on the rise. However, the adage, prevention is better than cure is now well etched into the minds of consumers as they have now started treating health more seriously. The consumers have realised that most of these health risks can considerably be reduced through preventive care. We have already seen consumers adopting healthy lifestyles, eating home-cooked food, practicing sleep hygiene, opting health supplements and doing yoga and physical exercises to stay fit.

For years now preventive healthcare was by and large losing out the attention it deserved. But recently, the adoption of innovations that can reduce or eliminate hospital stays have picked up pace. The trend is leading to increasing adoption of healthy lifestyle choices, tele-health and self-monitoring via POCT devices and by going for preventive care check-ups. Like the saying goes, a stitch in time saves nine; going for preventive or diagnostic care check-ups helps in detecting diseases in early stages and identifying nutritional and other deficiencies. It helps in treating the diseases with ease and without impacting the health of the patient. Diagnostic care also helps in identifying deficiencies in the body and helps the patient adopt relevant lifestyle changes. Along with that, early diagnosis and prevention of disease and its symptoms may reduce the burden on inpatient/outpatient care, medications and rehabilitation. More people must opt for regular or annual testing and full body check-ups, and they should update themselves about whats happening inside their bodies. A preventive test is like a report card which tells an individual how he/she has performed. So while, you are taking all those supplements and lifestyle choices, its important to know how your body is reacting to it.

Today, theres also a huge focus towards immunity; the stress on boosting immunity has never been stronger. It is a known fact that individuals who are a bit low on immunity have a reduced ability to fight infections and other diseases. This may be caused by certain chronic diseases or conditions, such as anemia, heart diseases, lung diseases, AIDS, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, malnutrition, and certain genetic disorders. An infected person with such pre-existing disease(s) is known to carry co-morbidities. Patients with immune-compromised state and/or co-morbidity are vulnerable to a higher risk of life threatening infections. A methodological assessment of a patients immune status can assist both the patient and doctor to estimate his/her risk of infection, its outcome and next course of actions for the betterment.

Indeed, a body needs exercise to retain functionality and fitness. At the same time, it would need proper nutritional foundation to have good health and a strong immune system. And the only way to know whats lacking and to understand whether the diet regime is actually benefitting is to undergo relevant diagnostic testing. As India unlocks itself in phases, keeping a healthy immune system can help prevent or reduce risks of infections or diseases.

As consumers are now moving towards healthier choices, by avoiding outside food, learning which macro or micro nutrients are lacking in their bodies is the best way to replenish them. While testing is definitely going to play a critical role in delivering insights about the body, its immunity and its health, the role of doctors will always remain pivotal to the patients. Understanding and interpreting the reports correctly is a doctors forte. A doctor understands the health requirements of an individual and can appropriately consider medical history of the patient before setting the course of action for further improvement on the basis of the diagnosis made.

The diagnostic efforts to counter COVID-19 have already aroused much interest and spread awareness about preventive testing and its importance. The effort needs to educate people further so that India witnesses a shift from curative care to preventive care, from treatment to health and well being.

Just like airbags in the car is a preventive step to prevent a larger damage that can cost life, preventive care and check-ups should be imperative for citizens and ways and means need to be devised to make it accessible for one and all. Only with a preventive mindset can we look at a country which spends lesser on health because its people are by and large leading a healthy life.

(The writer is the Director-Marketing, SRL Diagnostics.)

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Published: July 14, 2020 9:10:38 am Heres how you can develop immunity against skin and hair issues. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Among the list of dos and donts when it comes to building immunity, the need to make healthy lifestyle changes that help the body from the outside as well as the inside, has often been stressed on. These changes include consuming a healthy diet, regular exercise and the consumption of immunity boosters. Nutritionist Pooja Makhija recently shared a raw vegetable juice recipe, as part of a Facebook Live session, that not just helps build immunity against diseases but also develop immunity against skin and hair issues.

What more? It is a cooling juice thats apt for summer and can be prepared with basic ingredients that can be easily found in your kitchen.

Take a look at the easy recipe.

Raw vegetable juice

Ingredients

CucumberCarrotBeetrootChillyTomatoWaterLemon

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Method

*Blend all the ingredients with a bit of water. Strain the mixture, squeeze a lemon and drink immediately.

While cucumber is a cooling agent, carrot is a good source of beta carotene. Beetroot is rich in iron while tomato is a good source of lycopene and vitamin C. When combined with the benefits of green chilly, which is rich in vitamin E and provides immunity against cold and flu, this raw vegetable juice is a complete vitamin and iron-infused concoction that is great for skin and hair health, shared Makhija.

How to consume it?

Slurping it down immediately is the key, mentioned Makhija. You will be amazed to see the difference in your skin, the plumpness and the softness. Your hair will be long, healthy and shining. That is how you give your body good nutrition in terms of all the vitamins and iron, she said.

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Ever wondered what is the difference between Ayurveda and Homeopathy? Read on to know the differences between the two alternate therapies.

Alternative medicines are slowly gaining more prominence all around the world. Ayurveda and Homeopathy are two such practices widely used by people. However, people always find themselves in a dilemma when choosing between the two. If you are someone who cant seem to decide which one to go for, then this article might help. Today, we are talking about both these medical practices and the difference between them.

While Ayurveda dates back as far back as 5000 years ago, homoeopathy was developed in the 1790s. Both alternative medical practices aim to eradicate illnesses from the root and improve your overall health. They both take time to work and do not guarantee sure-shot cures. It is necessary to take precautions and follow a healthy lifestyle if you wish to opt for any of them. Apart from the similarities, there are many differences between the two therapies.

Ayurveda VS Homeopathy.

What is Homeopathy?

It is a medical system developed in the late 1700s in Germany. It is based on the belief that the body can cure itself. A homoeopathic practitioner prescribes medications based on the patients history, nature and medical conditions. The medicines are made of natural substances. It is believed that homoeopathy doesnt have any side effects.

It is widely used for problems such as allergies, migraines, depression, chronic fatigue, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome and premenstrual syndrome. However, it is not recommended to use homoeopathy medicine for life-threatening diseases such as heart diseases, cancer, etc.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the worlds oldest healing systems that originated in India about 5000 years ago. According to WebMD, it is based on the belief that everything (dead or alive) in the universe is connected and made of five elements space, air, fire, water and earth. It is about maintaining a balance between the mind, body and spirit. The focus of this practice is to promote good health.

The treatment is meant to cleanse the body of undigested foods that might lead to illnesses. The practitioners use panchakarma to reduce the symptoms, restore harmony and balance. Treatment might include massage, use of medical oils, herbs, and medication.

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BEIJING: Patients with COVID-19 who have elevated blood sugar levels without a previous diagnosis of diabetes may be at a high risk of death and an increased risk of severe complications from the infectious disease, a new study says.

According to the scientists, including those from the Tongji Medical College in China, earlier studies had established high blood sugar as associated with an increased risk of mortality and poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients.

However, they said direct correlation between fasting blood glucose (FBG) level at admission to hospital, and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients - without diagnosed diabetes - has not been well established.

In the new study, published in the journal Diabetologia, the researchers examined the association between FBG on admission, and the 28-day mortality of COVID-19 patients without previously diagnosed diabetes in two hospitals in China.

The study assessed data from all consecutive COVID-19 patients with a known outcome at 28-days and FBG measurement at admission from 24 January 2020 to 10 February 2020 in two hospitals based in Wuhan, China.

"Blood sugar testing and control should be recommended to all COVID-19 patients even if they do not have pre-existing diabetes, as most COVID-19 patients are prone to glucose metabolic disorders," they wrote in the study.

Myths & Facts About HypertensionHypertension is the most common and preventable risk factor for heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and blockage of leg arteries causing pain and gangrene.While it is important to follow a healthy lifestyle, one must educate oneself to control hypertension.One can keep blood pressure (BP) under control with certain changes like eating a healthy diet (fruits/vegetables), working out daily, taking up a weight loss programme, quitting smoking, managing stress with yoga/meditation, and following up on medications and doctor's appointment regularly.From lowering sodium intake to reducing alcohol intake, Dr Nikesh D Jain, Consultant Cardiologist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, shares facts and myths about hypertension.

Hypertension May Not Have Symptoms Hypertension is known as the 'silent killer'. More than 50% hypertension patients do not show any signs or symptoms for many years, and continue to damage blood vessels of important organs in the body. Some patients may experience symptoms like headache, palpitations, chest pain and breathlessness due to hypertension.As soon as an individual turns 18, he/she should ensure checking blood pressure. There is an increasing prevalence of hypertension in younger age group, and is expected to increase further due to lifestyle changes.

Ditch The Table Salt Salt restriction is the most important and effective way to control BP. Daily salt intake should not exceed 4-6 gram/day. Restricting salt means cutting down on intake of Sodium (Na). Apart from the regular table salt, we end up consuming a lot of sodium (approximately 75%) hidden in processed foods like sauce, packaged foods, chips, and junk food. While buying prepared or packaged foods, always look for Sodium (Na) content, and avoid high intake sodium-rich food items.Kosher salt and table salt are the same, and both contain 40% sodium.

Hypertension Is Hereditary Have a strong family history of hypertension puts you at a greater risk of developing the condition at an early age. However, healthy lifestyle changes have helped patients in delaying the onset of hypertension, and even preventing it in some cases.

How Alcohol Affects Blood Pressure Alcohol, when consumed in excess, causes hypertension, stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, high cholesterol, cancer, and even accidents.Alcohol intake should be restricted to two standard drinks per day for men and one drink daily for women. One standard drink equals 14 grams of pure alcohol - which is found in 340 grams of beer, over 110 grams of wine and more than 40 grams of distilled spirits.

They said a total of 605 COVID-19 patients were enrolled in the study, including 114 who died in hospital.

According to the study, the median age of participants was 59 years and 322 were men.

A total of 208 individuals had one or more underlying conditions, but were not diagnosed with diabetes, the scientists said, adding that high blood pressure was the most common co-morbidity.

The researchers said almost one third of the patients fell into the highest category of FBG on admission, which they said would result in a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes if found consistently.

The study noted that a further 17 per cent were in the range that would be considered pre-diabetic, while more than half were in the 'normal' FBG range.

Based on the findings, the researchers said patients in the highest FBG group were 2.3 times more likely to die than those in the lowest.

They said men were 75 per cent more likely to die than women, and that patients with higher CRB65 scores were also at higher risk of death.

"This study shows, for the first time, that elevated FBG at admission is independently associated with increased 28-day mortality and percentages of in-hospital complications in COVID-19 patients without previous diagnosis of diabetes," the scientists noted in the study.

According to the scientists, COVID-19 patients might suffer from high blood sugar brought about by other conditions.

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"Patients with conditions not related to diabetes, such as severe sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and traumatic brain injury tend to have abnormally high blood sugar," the researchers wrote in the study.

Citing the limitations of the study, the scientists said the findings were based on a retrospective analysis of patient data.

They said the study did not analyse levels of the molecule glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) which is a long-term blood sugar control indicator that helps distinguish patients with poor long-term blood sugar control from those with stress hyperglycaemia.

The researchers added that they did not have sufficient data to study the effect of glucose-lowering treatment such as insulin on the outcome of the patients.

However, they believe acute hyperglycaemia is more important than long-term blood glucose control in predicting the clinical outcomes of hospitalised COVID-19 patients.

The authors suggest that possible mechanisms for this increased mortality include high blood glucose-induced changes in blood clotting, worsening of the function of the walls of blood vessels, and overproduction of inflammatory immune system molecules.

They said measuring fasting blood glucose levels can facilitate the assessment of prognosis and early intervention to help improve the overall outcomes in COVID-19 treatment.

For The Healthy YouAs fancy as it sounds, the idea of boosting immunity, has proven to be difficult to materialise in reality. For years, researchers from across the world have been struggling to figure out the accurate formula to achieve a good immune system. Until the formula is known, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle for an enhanced immune function, and to keep the body intact and healthy.Making healthy lifestyle changes in terms of diet, exercise and managing stress, in addition to other factors, can go a long way in helping the immune system get the boost it requires. On International Immunology Day, Chennai-based clinical nutritionist, lactation consultant and diabetes educator - Ramya Ramachandran - shares five tips that can give your life a healthy spin.

Opt For A Balanced DietA balanced diet with the right amount of nutrients can do wonders in boosting a persons immunity, and keeping you away from diseases.Ginger, garlic, star anise, omega-3 fats, flax seeds are some foods that have antiviral and anti-inflamma
tory properties. These can be included in your meals daily. Its also important to focus on micronutrients which have a major impact on health.To add the required amount of micronutrients to any diet, one can look at home fortification as an alternative. In this method, a commercially available product is conveniently utilised on a daily basis to prevent nutrition deficiencies. Power mixes of rice and flour avaiable in the market is one such example of food fortification, which increases the micronutrient value of home-cooked meals.

Quit SmokingThis is one of the basic requirements. Smoking is a big NO for the overall wellbeing of the body as it negatively impacts on both adaptive and innate immunity. It slowly kills the natural effectiveness of the immune systems defences. If you are a regular smoker, it is advisable to quit it as soon as possible. One can also adopt alternatives like nicotine patches as it can helps to quit smoking and are relatively less harmful.

Rest Your Mind And Soul With MeditationChronic stress is responsible for releasing hormone cortisol, which can ruin the overall immune response of the body. Meditation goes a long way in keeping stress in check. Various mobile-based apps can help one to remain peaceful and mindful throughout the day with various features. Other healthy strategies to deal with stress may include yoga and pranayama.

Getting A Good Night's SleepMost of us underestimate the power and importance of adequate sound and refreshing sleep. Lack of proper sleep can activate the inflammatory immune response, which can reduce reactivity to vaccines, further leading to the release of excess stress hormones. It will ultimately weaken the immune system.A minimum of 7-8 hours of regular sleep is a must to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm, and help the bodys T-Cells (also known as immune cells) to kill the pathogens. A night of good sleep also helps in burning calories.

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The fitness industry relies on people participating in a healthy diet and exercise regimen which has given rise to many careers as trainers, nutritionists and many more. However, people may also be misled to think that these are the only factors that come into account when it comes to maintaining good health and preventing diseases.

Lifestyle plays a huge role in health, wellness and fitness. Todays urban lifestyle where one doesnt stop and take time for themselves is causing more harm than good when it comes to physical and emotional health. Lack of healthy eating options has contributed to obesity in many individuals of all age groups today. Children are being encouraged to stay indoors due to much more entertainment options available digitally which has led to decrease in sports participation in the youth age group.

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One of the biggest factors contributing to deterioration of mental health is stress. People often stress over work or factors in personal life, even for trivial events which takes a toll on their mental health. Managing stress in the right manner is ideal for a healthy lifestyle.

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Sleep is another hurdle that people of all generations are facing. Students are having a hard time going to sleep early or waking up early which leads to absence. Working class people sometimes find it difficult to switch off after work which leads to excessive stress and lack of sleep. Other mental health issues like anxiety and insomnia are making it worse for those suffering from it as it affects the everyday lifestyle and brings about a lot of discomfort. Consulting mental health professionals in order to lead a better, healthy lifestyle is the solution. Additionally, meditation has also proved to be slightly helpful towards better mental health so one can always try.

Addictions play an important part of a persons lifestyle. Smoking causes many lung problems which despite having been advertised are still purchased by many. Alcohol slows down a persons reflexes and cognitive ability and people are hence told to avoid driving, avoiding heavy machinery or doing anything that could be a risk to themselves or others. Addiction studies have found that these substances trigger release of dopamine, the hormones that lead to the feeling of happiness and one of the ways to beat this feeling is to replace it with another activity that does not harm ones health. Learning a new instrument, a new skill or managing addiction via various methods learnt by consulting a professional can be one of the ways to beat it and achieve a much healthier lifestyle.

A persons lifestyle makes up a major part of their personality. Therefore having a healthy lifestyle will automatically result in healthy outputs when it comes to work or personal life. Even a small change in everyday routine for 5-10 minutes can lead to building better discipline and eventually incorporating that habit for a longer period of time.

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By Maridith YahlNKyTribune health reporter

Twenty years ago, Suzy Hoseus was extremely sick and felt she was close to having colon cancer. Around that time, she attended a conference called You Dont Have to be Sick. She was not yet ready to make changes needed to have a healthy lifestyle, but she says a seed was planted.

A few months later, I woke up and I had blood in my stool and it really scared me, I really thought I was going to die, Hoseus says. At age 39, her unhealthy lifestyles had caught up to her.

She says she was born jaundiced and was sickly as a child. She describes herself as being chubby. She never ate fruits or vegetables. At 12, she started smoking cigarettes, as a teen became a drug addict and had 10 root canals by the age of 17.

Mike and Suzy Hoseus

After her wake-up call, Hoseus began juicing. It gave her energy; she remembers running on the beach, having begun her detox. It was then she felt a calling, the Lord saying to her, I am preparing you like a soldier.

I still didnt understand how much wrong I had done to my body all those years, so I switched my diet radically. I began eating raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, she says. She loves sprouts and the energy they give. For the past 20 years, this has been her diet.

Besides physical health, Hoseus is also interested in emotional health.

My area of passion has been emotional health, the deep healing, she says. At 18, Hoseus had just graduated from high school when her stepfather died that May. She began community college.

One day someone got her out of class and she was told her sister had been killed in a motorcycle wreck. This brought her into a severe depression, then she began cycling. After about three years she was told she suffered from bipolar manic depression.

I was institutionalized, and my mother was told that I would never be able to live a normal life, Hoseus says.

Her mom was also told Suzy would need medication for the rest of her life.

Its been 20 years and I havent had even an aspirin, Hoseus says.

Suzy and her husband Mike bought Blessings Farm in Walton to develop a ministry. She had gone through an extensive amount of detox.

I understand how to get healthy more than most people because of the wrongs that Ive done, she says.

Hoseus is now a health minister, Whole Health Coach certified in naturopathy and massage therapy, along with strategic intervention coaching.

Blessings Farm will host the 9th Whole Health Week July 20-24. The five days covers ten characteristics to whole health during two seminars a day. Participants plan actions, set goals, and Mike and Suzy are there to help them meet those goals.

Some people arent ready to start juicing or some people arent ready to grow their own food, Hoseus says, but that is okay, they keep planting seeds.

Throughout the week they focus on the basics of health that people are missing in modern-day life nutrition, exercise, proper sleep, fresh air, sunshine, personal hygiene, and self-worth.

Everything that God provided for us to eat has an intention and a purpose in it and how it heals certain organs. Its really beautiful, says Hoseus.

She explains that a cucumber has thick skin and is full of water. Cucumbers are good for the skin. She also says broccoli, which looks like the lungs, is loaded with vitamin C and is good for the lungs. Celery, high in potassium is good for bones. Apples are good for the heart, beets for blood cells, and cauliflower for the brain, she says.

Participants evaluate themselves in all ten characteristics by asking, Are the choices you make at this very moment life-giving or life-taking, says Hoseus. Were not even aware of how sick we are because we stay constantly stimulated, and thats a problem, she says.

Its very simple for me to understand that I had so many toxins in my body, says Hoseus. She says her body was full of garbage and needed to be cleaned out properly.

We have this pandemic and nobodys talking about changing their diet, nobodys talking about changing to eating healthy.

We are looking for a vaccination alone and not making any health changes, Hoseus says, yet we need our whole health to get our immunity better so that either you do not get something like the coronavirus, or it is not as severe. Once you start giving your body the components of health and feeding it true energy sources, then your body will start healing, she says.

The Hoseus have hosted people from Canada, Peru, and Russia. This year they plan to have most of the conference outside. Hoseus wants to keep providing the education people need to get, to get past the fear and start choosing to be healthier.

Its just amazing who ends up here in Walton. Weve never felt compelled to charge for the event, however, we do get donations as we are a non-profit organization. But we feel like its our time to give back for all the Lord has given us, Hoseus says.

Maridith Yahl is the NKyTribunes health reporter

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Are you in your practice of cleansing your body and boosting your energy with healthy food and drinks? Well, detox juice can be a good daily ritual for your health. Detox drinks are known to cleanse your digestive system, your liver and your body and they can enrich a healthy lifestyle.

So, here are four places where you can buy detox juice online for delivery in Yangon.

1RAW Juice

Established in 2016, Raw Juice is one of the most popular places to get healthy detox juice in Yangon. Made from 100% organic fruits and vegetables, RAW sources them from a local market and all of RAW Juice are cold-pressed. RAW has got several different plans for different needs such as Intense Plan, Confidence Dinner Plan, etc. You can order the juices one day in advance and enjoy healthy and tasty RAW juices. Along with its cold-pressed juices, RAW has launched its new healthy GREENS menu with healthy salad bowls and meals.

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Jungle Detox offers a detox program that includes packages for Beginner Level, Advanced Level, Expert Level and Dinner Plan. The packages include detox juices made with a good mix of fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts for beginner level, more vegetables, less fructose and less calories for advanced level, packed with a lot of superfoods for expert level and 3 nutrient packed detox juices plus a booster shot for dinner plan. Give it a try for a better and healthier lifestyle with Jungle Detoxs nutritious and organic detox juices.

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3Body Detox

Body Detox offers one-day detox plan, which includes six 500 ml bottles for the whole day. You may need to drink it according to the labeled bottle liver detox, colon detox, kidney detox, Vitamin C Booster, etc. They also have three-day detox plan, either. Give them a call for your order and build a healthier lifestyle with its healthy detox juices.

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4IVY Diet & Detox

IVY offers detox drinks by planning different programs for different customers including 1-day Program, 3-day Program, Special Program and Breakfast or Dinner Plan. Each plan has its own benefit for customers with different needs. For instance, 1-day Program which includes six 500 ml bottles is dedicated to those who want to cleanse their bodies, who need healthy lifestyle without losing weight, who are required to eat essential fruits and vegetables, etc. The price is also very affordable, with delicious-looking juices which will create a healthier lifestyle for you.

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Domestic doctor Alexander Myasnikov debunked the major myths relating to healthy lifestyle. Some related with the latest rules had become obsolete.

For a long time it was believed that red meat and the fats harmful to the human body. In particular, it was felt that the product triggers an increased risk of a number of diseases and unpleasant conditions, including stroke and heart attack. However, a number of works of scientists talked about the fact that monogyny in the product is not so harmful. In the autumn of last year, the study showed that the cardiovascular system of the red meat risk is not responsible. At the same time, the product remains a risk factor for colon cancer. It contains many important vitamins and minerals, so in a week it can eat up to three times what would be useful.

The view that daily need to overcome 10 thousand steps, is not correct. We are talking about the approximate load volumes, the main thing to move. You can go swimming, Jogging or other physical activity. In the diet butchers advised to include plenty of vegetables, fruits and fish. Sausage is better to replace the boiled meat.

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Published: July 10, 2020 11:40:51 am Count on this easy homemade anti-ageing serum. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Ageing is a part of growing up. But if the signs are bothering you, why not eat right, lead a healthy lifestyle, take care of your skinand delay the process by a few years?If you are over 30 and feel your skin has started showing age spots, wrinkles, and pigmentation, it is time you take things in your hands and resolve to make a difference.

Reema Gupta, Reiki grandmaster and acupressure therapist, Divine Care, posted an interesting DIY anti-ageing serum that anyone can prepare at home. And the best part is that the ingredients are very easy to procure.

Take a look!

She said in the video that issues like uneven skin tone, pigmentation, wrinkles can be easily dealt with the serum which cleanses as well as adds glow to the skin. The serum helps to remove wrinkles, age spots, and tighten the skin. Since all the ingredients are natural, there are no side-effect, she said.

Ingredients

For Rice water

1 cup Rice2 cups Water

For the paste

2 tbsp Rice water1 tbsp Aloe vera gel, fresh or market brought2 Vitamin E capsules

Method

For rice water

*Wash the rice.*Transfer it to a pan. Add two cups of water.*Boil for 15-20 minutes.*Strain the rice and collect the rice water.

For the paste

*In a bowl, add two tablespoon of rice water, one tablespoon of aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil from two capsules.

*Mix well and make it into an even paste.

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The serum has to be applied on the face and neck at night once all the makeup is removed and the face is completely washed. Massage the serum on the face and neck with your fingertips for two to three minutes. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Then wash your face with fresh water. You can use your regular moisturiser afterwards. Use the serum every day.

Pro tip: The paste can be kept in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator for two to three days.

*Rice water has flavonoids and phenolic compounds that control free radical damage that is responsible for increasing the pace of ageing. Rice water helps reduce the damage and make the skin wrinkle-free.

*Aloe vera helps lock in the moisture in the skin which helps to heal it as it has anti-inflammatory properties.

*Vitamin E capsules are also good for blocking free radicals, for making the skin look youthful and keeping it hydrated.

Try it out and tell us if you feel the difference?

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Maria Vittoria Cusumano is a fashion entrepreneur with coveted celebrity status and an ambassador of Komen Italia. A high-end socialite and a social media influencer, she uses her celebrity to inspire her fans on fashion and educate women under the age of 30 to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent early-age cancer.

As a celebrity influencer and an entrepreneur, Cusumano is surrounded by media narratives spun around her life, including anything from the fashion trends that she sets at international events to details of her personal life. A closer glance would reveal the commendable work she performs to promote womens health and fitness practices. Beyond the glitz and glamour, Cusumano is a change maker striving to change lives and break societal stereotypes.

More than just fashion

Using her fame as a platform for change, Cusumano associates herself with Komen Italia, an organization that spreads awareness for womens health. There is no denying the fact that when celebrities speak, the world sits up and takes notice. Using her power and influence, Cusumano plays an essential role in advocating the need to encourage and motivate women to take care of their health, and prevent the onset of several life-threatening diseases such as cancer. Using her sway over the internet, Cusumano, with a fan following of more than 400, 000 ardent followers on Instagram sends across relevant messages to a broad audience.

The fashionista is an active supporter of eradicating disease and deaths due to health and wellness related issues. She believes that her long-term association with Komen Italia will help in educating young girls to lead an active lifestyle and consume healthy diets. Cusumano believes that neglecting health over a long time is one of the key reasons women below the age of 30 are diagnosed with cancer and several other lifestyle diseases. She is a fitness enthusiast and a strong believer in upkeeping health by participating in sports and games that positively impact heart health, blood circulation, and enhanced metabolism.

Surrounded by fashion since young

Born in the eventful city of Bonn that is steeped in German culture and traditions, Cusumanos journey through life too, has not been any less exciting. She spent growing up in Rome and parts of New York and pursued a degree in law and forensic genetics. Despite being an academic heavyweight, Cusumanos love for all things fashion started at a very young age. As someone who shared a home with her three sisters, there was no dearth of fashionable clothes in her closet. It was perhaps a childhood surrounded by opportunities to browse through the latest fashion trends that bred in her the hidden desire to learn more about this world. Her first true expression of this love was in her blog, The Scent of a Woman, which later transitioned to evolve as a digital fashion magazine MVC.

Support for social good

Though she is famous for being the fashion goddess inspiring one and all, she uses her popularity to vouch for social causes in her circle of influence. Cusumanos caring voice drives home a special message: staying fit to prevent the onset of a deadly disease like cancer. She also puts additional stress on the importance of conducting diagnostic screening for women that can help to treat tumors when they are still at a nascent stage and prevent the malignant spread of the same. She has also been a key spokesperson for Nursing Up, a campaign planned to curb atrocities faced by health workers.

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Maison Jacynthe founder Jacynthe Ren.Handout / Maison Jacynthe

Maison Jacynthe is more than just a beauty brand to founder Jacynthe Ren.

Its a lifestyle.

Offering a comprehensive collection of skincare, home products and newly added makeup, the Quebec-based company aims to offer quality and performance without any chemicals.

We recently caught up with Ren to learn more.

Q. For those who arent familiar, what is Maison Jacynthe?

A. Maison Jacynthe is, first and foremost, a lifestyle. Its a way of living in harmony with natures intelligence. Its a vegan and all-natural way to cherish and love oneself and find inner harmony with all-natural ingredients.

We offer a wide range of skincare, homecare, makeup, perfume and nutrition products where natures beauty and wellness meet.

Q. When and why did you start the brand?

A. The desire was first to share. In 2013, prior to launching our Maison Jacynthe products, I launched JMagazine; an online platform for all-natural beauty and wellness practices where I shared the tips and tricks beauty regimens, recipes, etc. that I had learned and implemented over the years which greatly increased my overall well-being.

Around that time, I was interviewing an owner of a natural, organic skincare company and I asked if the products were edible. She looked at me, very surprised, and said Its better not to ingest them. I remember thinking, we are supposed to be able to eat our cosmetics. Our skin absorbs the ingredients. The idea to develop my own natural skincare line then began to form, as I had already been using at-home natural oil formulas that I had developed during my first pregnancy, when I was 30 years old. In 2014, after 11 years of enjoying these qualities and benefits for myself, I decided it was time to share my beauty tips and launched four products and it just took off from there.

Q. What makes it unique from other beauty/skincare brands?

A. All of our treatments & cosmetics are created to respect the skins integrity and have been conceived for those living a healthy, balanced lifestyle. We only use active and all-natural ingredients of the highest quality, no filling ingredients or petroleum derivatives that block pores, no common conservation agents, and no artificial fragrances that irritate the skin. All of our essential oils are pure and reliably sourced, and all of our plant oils are virgin. Every step of our production and packaging is made without compromise and without waste.

Q. Who is the target customer?

A. At first, our target customer was largely the young mother who recognizes the importance of natural products to promote a healthy lifestyle for herself and her family. In the last year-and-a-half, weve noticed a surge of consumers in their early 20s that seek out vegan and all-natural products. Its really amazing to see that these younger people are seeking out healthy and natural alternatives and are committed to leading a healthy lifestyle at such a young age.

Q. Where are the products developed/made?

A. All of our skincare treatments are developed and made in our own lab in Quebec. Our tonics are made in partner labs in Quebec. Our makeup is conceptualized here and made in Milano.

Q. Is there a hero product in the range? If so, which one, and what makes it so popular?

A. Our Rose Trio everyday beauty ritual is our hero product. It consists of our Cleansing Oil, which purifies the skin and removes makeup; Rose Floral Water, invigorating, slightly astringent, firming, moisturizing and anti-wrinkle; and our Rose Serum, which protects and regenerates your skin. This has been my go-to everyday beauty ritual for the last 17 years, ever since I was pregnant with my first child. In fact, the Rose Trio is the first skincare treatment we launched on our website.

Q. What is the price range for Maison Jacynthe products?

A. Our products typically range from $10 to $150. We want our products to be accessible to all, which is why our pricing is competitive and typically lower than other all-natural beauty and wellness brands, while still ensuring we use only the highest quality ingredients.

Q. Lastly, where can people check them out?

A. You can find all our products on Maisonjacynthe.ca. We ship worldwide. If youre based in Quebec, you can also visit any of our 6 Maison Jacynthe Homes where we sell our products, have a bistro section where you can indulge in our juices and salads, as well as salons where you can book appointments for Maison Jacynthe skincare treatments with our specialists.

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A lot has changed in the last several weeks, and it likely wont be going back to being completely normal soon. This time at home has taught us a lot, though. I think for many, we are learning life lessons and resetting our priorities.

We need to hang on to these essential life lessons even when we start moving forward and go back to whatever new normal awaits us. Think about it much of how we lived our lives before this point included a ton of social media, a bunch of keeping up with the Jones, and a sense of financial security and health invincibility because the stock market was doing well.

We as a society were traveling like crazy and doing all kinds of new things without getting sick; according to the World Tourism Organization, tourist arrivals across the globe were supposed to cross 1.5 billion by this year.

That has all come to a grinding halt. Mother Earth has made us a victim of her latest punishment. We as humans need to not only stay safe and sane during this time (and please do: work to relieve stress, and practice self-care, please), but we also need to take this wake-up call and learn from it. We CANNOT keep going as we were. Its not sustainable.

So what life lessons am I referring to? I made a list. See if you agree, or if youd have anything to add.

This is a must, and I dont think we were doing this enough. Now we are forced to, and Im sure some families are at each others last nerve. But I think we should take a minute and appreciate what we are being given: a chance to reconnect and understand each other. An opportunity to work on our interpersonal relationships, let go of past issues, forgive each other, make new memories and get creative with how we are spending our time together.

Life Lessons: I think this is an essential life lesson to take away. The people closest to you deserve your time and attention, and vice versa. Use this time to reforge these relationships so that you can carry them with you for the rest of ever. No more excuses for not having enough time to do so; we have enough technology at our fingertips to stay connected no matter what.

For those who feel they cant reach out to family, remember that not every family is made of blood. So find your people, your loved ones, and use this time to strengthen the bonds you do have.

I hope everyone who once took their health and their access to medications for granted now realizes how lucky weve been thus far. I also hope everyone says, OK, time to make health a priority.

Until you are taking care of yourself, you will not be able to fight not just COVID but any illness.

Life lesson: Take steps now to redefine your view of fitness and health. Im not saying you need to become a bodybuilder, but pay attention to your food and activity levels, and work on developing healthy habits and build a healthy lifestyle. Think of food like its medicine and use it to work for you and keep you fit (versus what a lot of people do with eating fast food and the like, and it makes them ill). Pay attention to your activity and movement.

Take care of yourself now so that your body and mind can fight for you later.

Climate change is real (polar ice caps are melting, earths surface temperatures have increased, sea levels have risen, and the ocean is warmer). This is all due to increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. One of the good things to come from this situation is that it has put a halt on production and factories have shut down. Thus, air pollution levels are at an all-time low, and animals are coming out to play.

Life lesson: I think this is one of the most important lessons ever. The planet doesnt need us; we need it. Lets start respecting the ground we live on and take care of it because by doing so, we will extend our ability to live in it, and well make life better for ourselves.

Read:That 100-degree day in the Arctic underscores how this region is now warming twice as fast as Earth

How many people under normal circumstances would have online shopped and gone to the mall about five times now? I could probably fall into this category. Spending money is a wonderful stress reliever.

Life lesson: How much of our spending is actually necessary? Ive saved a lot of money in the last month alone, mainly by not eating out and not buying things I dont need. Funny thing, I dont feel like Im missing out.

Hopefully, this has shown us that we dont need much to be happy, what we have is good enough, and we need to be thankful for it, the rest is just excess and look how easy it is to cut it out of our lives! Those items you thought you couldnt live without? Guess what, youre living without them now, and youre surviving!

So lets reconfigure how we treat our hard-earned dollars and go forward spending wisely and showing more respect for our money.

Read:How to save money in tough times: 6 dos and donts

While youre creating that spending plan, take note of emergency funds. This is the longest rainy day/period ever. For anyone who couldnt figure out why they needed an emergency fund before, I hope it all makes sense now.

Life lesson: You should have about 3-6 months worth of living expenses put away, and it should be untouched except for in an emergency. This might seem like a lot. However, the purpose is to give you a cushion if you lose your job or need some time to transition between jobs. Going forward, this is also your pandemic relief fund. Basically, its so that you dont go into debt or have to sell you prized possessions to get by.

Read:I dont want to be someone in need of cash: How economic slumps inflicts permanent scars on spending and saving

Also:Are you bankrolling your adult kids in a crisis?

So many people are suffering pay cuts or losing their jobs during this time. Unemployment topped 13%! A common theme to address this that Ive noticed is advocating for multiple income streams or starting a side hustle. While I think thats a viable option, not everyone can do that. Their skill sets dont allow them to, or they are already bogged down so much by their primary jobs, or there is some other reason.

Life Lesson: Yes, multiple sources of income are one way to cushion yourself in the future, but I think we should all also consider career backup plans going forward. This crisis has shown us that you never know what can happen; even health care is not a secure profession (many people in the front lines are taking pay cuts, as are subspecialty services that only do elective procedures or outpatient care). We all should have an idea of what else we could do with our skills; or what areas wed be willing to learn so that if were forced to, we can pivot.

Times are changing, and more change is coming. We must adapt to these life-changing events and be prepared for any possibility.

Read:Midcareer? Your job is at risk heres what to do now

How many are completely overwhelmed or frustrated by social media? Theres only so much any brain can take. Now we all have so much time on our hands, and Im sure much of it is spent online. But, as Im sure you are finding out, it actually makes this worse.

Life lesson: Theres a lot on social media that is exaggerated, falsified or taken out of context. I had to stop reading stories because of all of these reasons. I hope that everything you read online from here on out, you take with a large grain of salt.

Find trustworthy news outlets to understand the facts; trust the experts who are doing their best and working tirelessly to bring you updates; and most importantly, take a break from your phones. You dont have to always be connected.

How many parents are home schooling right now? How many think that poking their eyes out with a hot stick would be less painful?

Life lesson: Our teachers are some of the most essential people in our society. They really work hard and deserve so much more respect and money than they currently get. When schools reopen and we continue moving forward with life, lets give our teachers a huge shout-
out and advocate for their support.

We live in a world that is go go go. We are constantly under pressure to be productive, to compete and be better than our peers or ourselves, and to never take breaks. While this has resulted in many of us having successful careers, as I mentioned earlier, this isnt sustainable. We are burning out, we are getting tired, and we are hiding our depression. In essence, we have lost our work-life balance. We need to get it back and start living our best lives.

Life Lessons: Lets slow down. We need to live one day at a time and pay attention to where we are at. I know this is much easier said than done, and Im not saying you shouldnt plan for the future. I just think that we need to do a better job of being present and being more mindful. We all know that life is short; lets wake up from this and try to really enjoy life and make every moment count.

What were going through right now, dealing with being confined, coping with boredom, going crazy in our homes, learning to cope with our fears, and struggling to keep our sanity. some people fight this battle every day, every week, every year. To simplify it further, life is made up of all kinds of nonsensical stuff we have to deal with, and now its worse due to the pandemic.

Recent research is showing that over one-third of Americans are suffering from depression and anxiety an increase from before the pandemic.

Life Lesson: Mental health is an integral part of our health and needs to be continuously addressed, just like our physical health is. Its not taboo. Its real, and its normal. I hope that this pandemic will bring to light the need to have regular mental-health checks and care.

Im sure our perspective has shifted in the last few weeks about who really matters for us to function as individuals and as a society.

Life Lesson: Its not the online influencers that matter most or the makeup artists that you cant live without. No, its our health-care workers including everyone who works in a hospital our minimum-wage workers and the labor force that does all the back-end work that we never notice, and our banks and grocery stores that provide us with the core essentials we cant survive without.

Lets all take a minute to recognize these people, be grateful that they exist, and that we have access to them. As we come out of this quarantine, lets continue to show gratitude, compassion, and kindness for them and recognize their hard work. Lets change our mindset and take care of them as they care for us. Lets NOT take them for granted anymore.

Illness and natural disasters are great equalizers, and they also highlight the disparities in our society.

Life Lesson: Money, status, fame and looks have no bearing on what happens to you, nor does it protect you in any way. At the end of the day, we are all susceptible to the same human vices, illnesses and consequences.

We need to remember that we are all human.

In summary, the situation, hopefully, is helping you to reprioritize your time and your life purpose. I hope you can use this time to find yourself and realize what truly matters to you and allows you to live your best life.

Lets carry these lessons with us as we move forward so that we, as a society, are better as a whole because of this experience. Lets not make the same mistakes we have been making.

Sanjana Vig is a physician anesthesiologist who also has an MBA. She blogs at YouBeThree, with the aim to empower people to be the best version of themselves. This was first published on Your Money Geek, a website that aims to make personal finance fun.

Link:
Coronavirus is changing us but which of these lessons are we learning? - MarketWatch