Ready to Eat Tips

A good night's sleep is very essential for the body and mind to recharge and be ready to function to its full extent each day. Though the constant change in lifestyles has removed the fixed sleep hours, it is still advisable that for a healthy lifestyle, about 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep is essential. Studies reveal that about 60% of the UK population is sleep deprived, getting 6 or less hours of sleep. Further, studies have shown that there is a good correlation between a person's food habits a...more

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Disease (PCOS) is a very common condition, wherein there are multiple cysts in the ovaries. As a result, there are many changes which the body undergoes and it is not limited to the gynecologic system. A woman with PCOS may also find it difficult to conceive, and so, once she is pregnant, precautions are essential to ensure there are no complications.

PCOS predisposes women to diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular complications, lipid metabolism ...more

Fish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals.

Aim to eat at least two portions of fish a week, including at least one portion of oily fish.

Oily fish contains omega-3 fats, which may help to prevent heart disease.
You can choose from fresh, frozen and canned: but remember that canned and smoked fish can be high in salt.

Oily fish include salmon, mackerel, trout, herring, fresh tuna, sardines and pilchards.

Non-oily fish include ...more

A good night's sleep is very essential for the body and mind to recharge and be ready to function to its full extent each day. Though, the constant change in lifestyle has altered the fixed sleep hours, it is still advisable that for a healthy lifestyle, 7 to 8 hours of sound sleep is essential.

Studies reveal that about 60% of the UK population is sleep deprived, getting 6 or less hours of sleep. Further, studies have shown that there is a good correlation between a person's food habit...more

To get a restful sleep:
Create a sleep schedule and stick to it. Reading a book, listening to relaxing music, or taking a warm shower can help in relaxing your body.
Avoid watching TV or surfing on your mobile as this can interfere with your sleep.
Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Going to bed hungry or stuffing yourself too much can cause discomfort and keep you awake.

Checking your blood pressure on a regular basis is a crucial part of keeping your blood pressure level in check. Doctors around the world recommend that all high blood pressure patients monitor blood pressure at home.

You can monitor blood pressure at home with the help of blood pressure monitors that are easily available.

How can regular blood pressure monitoring help you?

It helps with early diagnosis
Self-monitoring can help the doctor diagnose hypertension quic...more

9-12 months is the age when your baby will be ready to take his first steps.

Happy reading happy relationship

Reading will make one to have happier relationship says new study. By uk based reading agency analysed with the aim to assess the impact of reading on literacy and academic success. It also looked at non academic side effects of reading for pleasure such as better communication between children and parents, increase in self esteem reduced anxiety and stress and a greater understanding of other cultures

Hope ur having a pleasant Sunday...here are few tips i promised to share in my last post about sleeping well. there are few Basic principles one need to understand for sound sleep- One that body should be adequately tired by the time you go to bed and Second that your mind should be relaxed before u go to bed. there are Various DOs and DONTs one can follow to achieve the same
1. Do exercise/walk daily atleast for 1/2 hr (but not late evenings)
2. Fix a routine time for sleeping and get...more

Few more tips for people suffering from Diabetes:

Eat a well balanced and healthy diet. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet, especially saturated and trans fats. These days all the fats are highly processed. Eat more variety of fruits in moderate amounts, vegetables especially raw as salads and high-fibre foods. Cut back on salt.

Limit take aways and highly processed, fast, & junk foods. ?Convenience meals? or ready to eat meals are usually high in salt, fat and calories...more