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How to Stop Drinking

Alcoholism is a sin. When I say it is a sin, I didn’t refer to a religious angle. It is a sin to yourself, your family and your loved ones. Drinking regularly can lead to a habit and eventually to addiction. Drinking has got so many evil effects on your health, finances and your happiness. So it is high time to stop drinking. Even in a party it’s not necessary that you have to drink, there are so many ways to network and get involved in a party. 

Here are six simple steps to reduce or stop drinking: 

Don’t keep alcohol at home: Never keep alcohol at home. When you stock it, you will have the temptation to drink. At times, even in a situation when you could avoid drinking or even when you are not in a mood to drink, the thought of alcohol at your cabinet will give you the temptation to go and have it. So never stock alcohol at your home or at office. 

Postpone it: If you are a regular drinker and say if you drink at 8 pm in the night, just postpone it. Drink at 10 pm. There are two advantages of doing this. First, you are convincing your brain and mind that you can postpone the urge and you are not an addict, secondly the early you start; the more you drink. Starting late will force you to have less and go to sleep. 

Don’t drink before food: When you drink before having food, your stomach will be relatively empty. You may end up drinking more. Make a habit that you have food first and fill your stomach fully. When there is less space in stomach, you may end up drinking less. After all you don’t want to make you stomach strained an then let out what you had right?

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How to Reduce Your Belly Fat the Ayurveda Way

 Increasing waistline is always a cause of worry and agony when you are already over weight. Obesity is a major problem in these days and getting over it is a huge task. You might have tried several methods to reduce weight. Had been consistent, it would have produced results too. Let’s try ayurveda this time. Ayurveda is the oldest medical science and the most important fact is that there are no chemical rich medicines in Ayurveda. Fat reduction can also be caused by still having enough food but in a different manner. The things that I’ve mentioned below may be familiar but just try this out consistently for 30 days and I’m sure you will smile because you will start seeing the results. 

1. Take 2 fruits in the morning and 1 fruit in the evening. I’ll mention later in this article the fruits that help in fat reduction.
2. Take one glass of water every hour from the time you wake up till you sleep.
3. Exercising is one of your dreams that never come true. Okay don’t do any heavy exercise. Morning or evenings go for a brisk walk. Don’t think you are brisk walking to reduce fat. Just go out and do some brisk walking while enjoying the scenes around. Stop whenever you want for a chat or to have a juice. Then again continue. Or join a swimming club and swim everyday for sometime. If even that doesn’t work, buy a bicycle and ride for 30 minutes everyday.
4. Come back and have a glass of Carrot juice without sugar.
5. Any time of the day have a salad made of cabbage, tomato, lime juice, honey and mint.
6. Minimize intake of salt and reduce milk based products like ice cream and butter for few days. I told reduce.
7. Use lot of ginger, cinnamon, pepper and garlic in your cooking.
8. Now the hottest tip. Take two spoons of

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Early to Bed and Wake up Healthy, Wealthy, Wise and Beautiful

 

The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

Depression & Self Esteem
Sleep-deprived children have longer illnesses, more severe depression, and greater fatigue than those who aren't sleep deprived. Other studies link sleep deprivation with self esteem problems as well. Getting good sleep and curing insomnia helps with fight depression and increase self esteem.

Beauty Rest is Fiction
Alex Gardner of the British Psychological Society and emeritus professor of dermatology Ronnie Marks of the University of Wales found that sleep deprivation did not alter study participants' physical appearance. However, the study participants who were sleep deprived felt self-conscious about their appearance and thought their skin showed their lack of rest. They were convinced their looks were affected by their lack of sleep, even though they looked the same as when they were rested. Getting good sleep makes you feel better about yourself. Sleep deprivation can lower your self esteem.

Weight Gain
If you're losing sleep your body mass index (BMI) is likely to increase, and so is your waist circumference. Your risk of becoming obese is almost doubled, according to Professor Francesco Cappuccio of Warwick Medical School. He detected this trend in adults and kids as young as five years old. Getting good sleep can help you lose weight.
Sleep deprivation increases appetite through hormonal changes. Specifically, more of the appetite-increasing ghrelin is produced when you're not getting good sleep; less of the appetite-suppressing leptin is produced. Sleep deprivation and insomnia naturally causes you to eat more.

Memory Loss
Dr. Jeffrey Ellenbogen of the Harvard Medical School found that "sleep protects memories from interference." The more quickly you fall asleep after studying for a test or learning a new skill, the more likely you'll remember it later. If you learn new information and then go about your daily business, you'll have about a 44% lower chance of retaining what you've learned. This research could be particularly helpful when you're learning a new job. Getting good sleep helps your memory, while sleep deprivation damages it.

Intellectual Impairment
Researchers at the University of Virginia have found that insomnia or lack of sleep can impair IQ and cognitive development in children. Lower grades and poor peer relations could also result from sleep deprivation. Getting good sleep increases cognitive ability.

Physical Impairment
According to the National Sleep Foundation, your body does show the effects when you're not getting good sleep. Your coordination and motor functions may be impaired, and your reaction time may be delayed. You could have reduced cardiovascular performance, reduced endurance, and increased levels of fatigue because of sleep deprivation. Tremors and clumsiness can also result if you're not getting good sleep.

So now decide to go to bed early by following the below mentioned steps everyday.
•For most of the people who go to bed late it's mostly a problem of mentality. You look at the clock and think "02:00? Oh, no problem, I've still got plenty of time". No, you don't. When you make it a habit to go to bed way past midnight, your idea of late becomes an increasingly later hour. So, the next time you look at the clock and see it's past 23:30 (or any time you'd consider 'early'), abandon everything you were doing at that time and start hurrying to go to bed. The first step in starting to go to bed early is redefining your idea of 'early' and 'late'.

•One good incentive is recalling a time (or several) when your lateness in getting to bed had disastrous results: you overslept, didn't get enough sleep, became sick, etc. Also, if you're a habitual late-nighter (e.g. college student), this will give you a chance to see that rarest of natural phenomena: a sunrise!

•Most of the time I wake-up at 7:00, but sometimes I wake-up at 6:00 to do homework" isn't a good answer. If you planned on waking up at 6 then you would think that going to bed an hour earlier would make up for it, but you wouldn't be tired at said bedtime, so you would lay in bed for an hour and only get 7 hours of sleep. Your wake-up time needs to be the same every day except for rare occasions. Weekends are not rare.

•Determine how long it actually takes you to fall asleep. Don't glance at the alarm clock constantly to test this, just think whether you lay in bed for what seems for hours, or does your head barely hit the pillow? If the first one is the case you should subtract on hour from the time you have. If your head barely hits the pillow you only need about five minutes in bed before your -8 hour time. If you're somewhere in between 30 minutes should be a safe amount of time to be in bed before you need to fall asleep.

•The computer may be calming but your brain naturally makes you sleepy when it is dark, so by staring at a screen you are keeping yourself alert and wide-awake for longer than you should. A shower is an excellent thing to do before bed. Make your activity a sort of ritual. This helps.

•The best time to go to bed is when you can't stop yawning and feel the need to just close your eyes and lay your head down. If you force yourself to stay awake, after this stage is over, you'll have a slight headache because of tiredness, but stop feeling that urge to go to sleep, which makes you stay awake even more.

•Force yourself to turn off the computer and TV before bed. By turning off the computer (not the monitor) you would have to wait for it to reboot and normally that is enough to persuade you to get off the computer. Throw the remote for your TV across the room or onto the floor (gently). Getting up to turn on the TV hardly seems worth it, huh?

•After you have been following a bed time for a week or so,

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Infertility - Problem and Solution

Male Infertility

Approximately 15% of couples attempting their first pregnancy meet with failure. Most authorities define these patients as primarily infertile if they have been unable to achieve a pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse. Conception normally is achieved within twelve months in 80-85% of couples who use no contraceptive measures, and persons presenting after this time should therefore be regarded as possibly infertile and should be evaluated. Data available over the past twenty years reveal that in approximately 30% of cases pathology is found in the man alone, and in another 20% both the man and woman are abnormal. Therefore, the male factor is at least partly responsible in about 50% of infertile couples.  

Important issues related to the evaluation of the male factor include the most appropriate time for the male evaluation, the most efficient format for a comprehensive male exam, and definition of rationale and effective medical and surgical regimens in the treatment of these disorders. It is extremely important in the evaluation of infertility to consider the couple as a unit in evaluation and treatment and to proceed in a parallel investigative manner until a problem is uncovered. It has been shown that the longer a couple remains subfertile, the worse their chance for an effective cure. Many couples experience significant apprehension and anxiety after only a few months of failure to conceive. Unduly prolonged unprotected intercourse should not be advocated before a workup of the man is instituted. Initial screening of the man should be considered whenever the patient presents with the chief complaint of infertility. This initial evaluation should be rapid, non-invasive and cost effective. Of interest is the fact that pregnancy rates of up to 50% have been reported when only the woman has been investigated and treated even when the man was found to have moderately severe abnormalities of semen quality.

Causes of male infertility

There are many male factors that can make a couple unable to become pregnant. These may include conditions such as the following:

• diabetic neuropathy, in which nerve damage causes problems with erection or ejaculation
• extreme obesity hormone imbalances, such as hypothyroidism
• hypogonadism, a condition in which the testes fail to develop normally
• inherited conditions that impair the ability to produce sperm, such as Down syndrome
• testicular torsion, a condition in which the blood supply to the testicle is cut off
• undescended testicles, a condition in which the testes fail to drop into the scrotum
• varicocele, a group of enlarged veins inside the scrotum

Female Infertility

There are many different types of infertility experienced by women. Many of the fertility problems can be easily treated. However, the sooner you get a diagnosis, the better your prognosis will be. In this section, you'll find explanations for numerous female infertility disorders.

Some of the most common causes of female infertility include polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibroids and endometriosis. However, there are several other reasons why a woman may experience fertility problems, such as ovulatory disorders (like anovulation), premature ovarian failure and uterine factors. Egg quality also plays a role in infertility in many women.

The female reproductive system is a very delicate structure that is easily affected by even the slightest change in your body. Because of this, it can be dangerous to alter the system too much. menstrual suppression, for example, can potentially lead to infertility. Maintaining your health can also help you avoid some infertility risks, like luteal phase defect.

Women with eating disorders find it very difficult to conceive. Anorexics often stop menstruating, making pregnancy impossible until the eating disorder is corrected. Alternately, plus-sized women can also find themselves dealing with various fertility issues. Infertility When You're Plus Sized outlines some of the more commone problems experienced by overweight women and what can be done about them.

Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer may feel overwhelmed at the the thought of treatment. If you have been diagnosed and are in your childbearing years, then you will also likely feel some anxiety as to whether treatment will make you infertile. Take a look at Breast Cancer and Fertility to find out what kind of impact this deadly disease may have on you.

Sadly, many women are able to conceive but have difficulties carrying a pregnancy to term. Women who experience multiple miscarriages should make an appointment with their doctor to find out what is causing their infertility.

Worried that there may be drawbacks to infertility treatments? There are a few, including the increased chance of having multiple births.

Causes of female infertility:

In order for you to become pregnant, each of these factors is essential:

You need to ovulate. Achieving pregnancy requires that you're having regular menstrual cycles during which an egg is released, a process known as ovulation. Your doctor can help evaluate your menstrual cycles and confirm ovulation.

Your partner needs sperm. For most couples, this isn't a problem unless your partner has a history of illness or surgery. Your doctor can run some simple tests to evaluate the health of your partner's sperm.

You need to have regular intercourse. You need to have regular sexual intercourse during your fertile time. Your doctor may be able to help you better understand when you're most fertile during your cycle.

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Bald Men - The new sex symbol for new generation women

It is atleast for some new generation women. Bald men seem more intelligent, there's no doubt they're very sexy are few comments from these women.

There are so many bald celebrities like Bruce Willis, Michael Jordan, Patrick Stewart and American Idol’s Chris Daughtry who have achieved sex symbol status. Then why does the estimated 40 million American population who are going bald spending more than $1 billion a year on hair transplants, lotions, toupees, and even spray-on hair to combat baldness.

What are the causes of baldness?

This is a question men and atleast some women are asking for millions of years. Baldness is caused by a combination of genetics and hormones , our control of which is very less. Eventhough scientists are close to identifying the genes responsible for baldness, the actual process of baldness is still unknown.

Women suffering from baldness can blame powerful andogens created by the ovaries and adrenal glands combined with loss of estrogen for their hair loss. This is evidenced by a high-rate of female pattern baldness among women during menopause when testosterone levels are highest among women.

Is there a cure for baldness?

 

Baldness for years since ancient past has been considered a disease. The ancient Egyptians tried to cure it with the application of equal dollops of the fat of a lion, a hippopotamus, a crocodile and a serpent. "Ashes of little frogs, applyed suddenly, cureth the Fall of Hair," promised another early recipe. Through the receding centuries, man has tried to treat the bane of baldness with elm-tree bark, watercress, onions, creosote, cholesterol and cortisone.

Proper nutrition is essential to good hair as is proper rest. Eat well, be sure to drink plenty of water and get enough calcium, which is important for healthy hair. Getting enough sleep is also important to help your body function properly and maintain your hair’s normal facilities. Being ill can cause hair loss so if you keep your body tuned up and take good care of yourself to stay strong against illnesses, your hair will have a better chance.

Use a good conditioner each time you wash your hair and

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How to keep yourself warm on a cold day…

Eat lots of food! Your body will generate heat as it burns the food you had. High fat content and calorie based food are good because a calorie is actually a unit of measure that measures heat! Warm foods and hot drinks will really warm you on a cold day. (Consult your doctor before doing this)

Drink liquids! When it is cold the air will draw moisture out of you. If you are dehydrated it is harder for you body to keep you warm.

Do not wear cotton clothes! Cotton traps moisture against your skin. Cold air and moisture work together to replace the heat that your body generates with cold energy which will avoid keeping you warm.

Layer up your clothing! Start with soft layers against the

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What is Yoga?

The Roots of Yoga

The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "Yuj" meaning to yoke, join or unite. This implies joining or integrating all aspects of the individual - body with mind and mind with soul - to achieve a happy, balanced and useful life, and spiritually, uniting the individual with the supreme.

In India, Yoga is considered one of the six branches of classical philosophy and is referred to throughout the Vedas - ancient Indian scriptures and amongst the oldest texts in existence.The Upanishads are also broadly philosophical treatises which postdate the Vedas and deal with the nature of the "soul" and universe.

However, the origins of yoga are believed to be much older than that, stemming from the oral traditions of Yogis, where knowledge of Yoga was handed down from Guru (spiritual teacher) to Sisya (spiritual student) all the way back to the originators of Yoga, "the Rishis," who first began investigation into the nature of reality and man's inner world.

Legend has it that knowledge of Yoga was first passed by Lord Shiva to his wife Parvati and from there into the lives of men.

The Aim of YogaAccording to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the ultimate aim of Yoga is to reach "Kaivalya" (emancipation or ultimate freedom). This is the experience of one's innermost being or "soul" (the Purusa). Then one becomes free of chains of cause and effect (Karma) which tie us to continual reincarnation. In Kaivalya one is said to exist in peace and tranquillity, having attained absolute knowledge of the difference between the spiritual which is timeless, unchanging and free of sorrows, and the material which is not.

This is considered desirable as life is analysed as ultimately full of sorrows and pain- even pleasure and joy leave pain and loss when they have gone as nothing in the material world is permanent.

Yoga is therefore a spiritual quest. However, along the path of yoga, the aspirant also gains health, happiness, tranquillity and knowledge which are indicators of progress and an encouragement to continue their practice. Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual traditions use many techniques derived from Yoga.

The Paths of YogaThere are said to be 4 main paths (Margas), according to the Bhagavad Gita, by which to reach the ultimate goal of Yoga - "Kaivalya." There is the path of Knowledge (Jnana Marga) in which one learns to discriminate between what is real and what is illusory, the path of selfless work (Karma marga), the path of devotion (Bhakti Marga) and the path of control of the mind (Yoga Marga) where all the activities of the mind and consciousness are studied and brought under control. From these have come the various paths of yoga which can be followed.

Raja yoga involves mastery of the mind and senses in Samadhi; essentially the advanced aspects of Patanjali's astanga yoga.
Hatha yoga is the yoga of the will which involves cultivating ones energy to arouse Kundalini primarily by means of asana and pranayama.
Mantra yoga involves reciting sacred syllables to reach perfection.
Laya yoga involves absorption in god to experience ultimate bliss.
Bhakti yoga requires absolute devotion to god to achieve the ultimate goal.
Karma yoga achieves this through selfless work without thought of personal reward.
Jnana yoga is the yoga of knowledge cultivating the discrimination between spiritual reality and the illusion of the material world.
It must be realised that there are no clear cut boundaries between these various paths and all draw on the practices and philosophy of the others; effectively all paths have the same goal and "tread the same terrain." They are different views of the same topic.
The Vedas and Upanishads give some of the earliest references to the paths of yoga. These scriptures form the basis of Indian religious practices but contain many varied references to yoga and other things.

There are the Puranas, also ancient, which deal with the nature of the universe.

Famous epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabarata contain stories of the gods and lectures on moral and philosophical subjects with references to yogis and yogic practices.

The Bhaghavad Gita is a particularly famous part of the Mahabarata which contains a detailed discourse on yoga by Krisna to Arjuna.

Other texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradipika are more "technical manuals" of yoga which go into detail on technique as opposed to just the theory.

In general all these texts discuss Yoga from the particular standpoint of the authors and the paths to Yoga they have followed. In many ways this subject can be confusing for lack of a clear overview. This need is answered in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliThe varied philosophies and methodologies of Yoga itself were clearly and methodically brought together and presented by the sage Patanjali in his set of 196 aphorisms called "The Yoga Sutras," written some 2200 years ago. The Sutras bring together all the various strands of theory and practice from all sources of yoga and present them in one concise, integrated and comprehensive text. How all the aspects interrelate and form part of the whole body of yoga are clearly elucidated. There are 8 disciplines to yoga as presented by Patanjali (thus Astanga yoga - 8 limbed yoga) which must be practiced and refined in order to perceive the true self- the ultimate goal of Yoga:

1.Yama - Universal ethics: Non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, sexual restraint and non-acquisitiveness.
2.Niyama - Principles of self conduct: purity, contentment, intense dedication or austerity, study of self and scriptures and self-surrender.
3.Asana - practice of the postures.
4.Pranayama - Breath control.
5.Pratyahara - withdrawal and control of the senses.
6.Dharana - concentration.
7.Dhyana - meditation.
8.Samadhi - a state of higher consciousness where the sense of self (ego) dissolves in the object of meditation and the individual self exists in its own pure nature.
The key elements of all the paths of yoga are presented in a balanced perspective and legend has it that Patanjali was himself a realised being and so writing from experience.

In the four chapters of his sutras he explains the levels of higher consciousness (Samadhi) which the aspirant must experience before

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