Sauna Belt. Is it really effective?

Benefits of Sauna Belt

• Help to get instant Back Pain Relief
• get faster weight loss
• Burns calories
• Sauna Belt offers many of the benefits of the far infrared sauna, it has one big advantage,
  you can focus the far infrared sauna heat on those body parts that need it most.
• Made for men and women, simply wrap the Sauna Belt around your body and with the press of a button you're sweating!
• Sauna Belt, in general a slimming belt does NOT produce heat. The slimming retains moist warmth of your body, so you shed excess water weight around your middle as you exercise.
• Keep skin healthy
• Relief Joint Pains
• Relief Muscles Pains
• Improve Blood Circulation
• One size fits all
• Comfortable to wear during exercise to help increase weight loss
• Made of neoprene backed with four-way stretch nylon
• Secures easily around waist
• Also may be used for light back support

So I would recommend you to give it a try at least.(Source: www.saunabeltindia.com/sauna-belt-benefit.html)

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Watch out on your Vision!

Foods that promote healthy eyes(source: www.health.com)

1. Beyond carrots- You've probably heard that carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it's true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange hue, helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function smoothly.

But eating your way to good eyesight isn't only about beta-carotene. Though their connection to vision isn't as well-known, several other vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy eyes. Make these five foods a staple of your diet to keep your peepers in tip-top shape.

2. Leafy greens

They're packed with lutein and zeaxanthin—antioxidants that, studies show, lower the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts.

3. Eggs

The yolk is a prime source of lutein and zeaxanthin—plus zinc, which also helps reduce your macular degeneration risk, according to Paul Dougherty, MD, medical director of Dougherty Laser Vision in Los Angeles.

4. Citrus and berries

These fruits are powerhouses of vitamin C, which has been shown to reduce the risk of developingmacular degeneration and cataracts.

5. Almonds

They're filled with vitamin E, which slows macular degeneration, research shows. One handful (an ounce) provides about half of your daily dose of E.

6. Fatty fish

Tuna, salmon, mackerel, anchovies and trout are rich in DHA, a fatty acid found in your retina—low levels of which have been linked to dry eye syndrome, says Jimmy Lee, MD, director of refractive surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, in New York City.

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Some Inspirations!

FROM FAT TO FIT! Here are some Bollywood celebrities as examples:

1. Zarine Khan

She fought intense media scrutiny following her debut film-Veer. She was almost written off by critics for her larger than frame screen presence. However, the actress worked extremely hard on her fitness and has now finally shed off all those extra kilos. Way to go Girl!

(She took on from 100 kgs and is now 55 kgs.)

2. Sonam Kapoor

On number 2, we have our darling 'Miss Style Icon' of Bollywood “Sonam Kapoor”. Sonam who is known for her clothes rather than her acting skills weighed 86 kilos before she signed her first filmSaawariya. She reduced 30 kilos to get that sexy subtle look in her film.

3. Alia Bhatt

The young star of Bollywood who made her debut as a lead actress with Student of the Yearwas not always as gorgeous as she looks now. This debutante was made to follow a strict diet under Daddy Mahesh Bhatt’s supervision for 3 months. Result? Alia was 16 Kgs lighter on screen after shedding all that puppy fat.

4. Sonakshi Sinha

Well, on number 4, we have the beautiful Joker, Oops! daughter of Shaturghan Sinha. TheseMast Mast Nain of Sonakshi once had oodles of fat beneath them. But to become Salman’s "Rajjo" Sonakshi reduced 30 kilos to get her svelte figure forDabaang.

5. Parineeti Chopra

She is the current heartthrob of almost every man. (We are still figuring out the reasons!)Parineeti herself admitted in media that before joining films she wasn’t just chubby but very fat.
Hmm…Wonder, Did Didi Priyanka give any of her secret fitness tips to Parineeti?

6. Esha Deol

Remember, the actress who flaunted her athletic body with those 6 pack abs in a bikini? Yes, we are talking about the daugher of  Dharamendra and Hema Malini- Esha. She was shunned by the industry for her baby fat in her debut film “Koi mere dil se Pooche”.

7. Kareena Kapoor

The Poster face for size-zero- Kareena, was lashed out by critics for her figure when she didYeh mera dil pyaar ka deewana. But Kareena did a strong comeback in Tashan. She put the screen on fire by flaunting her super sexy and ultra slim body in her debut bikini scene. Her incredible shrinking figure became a national obsession almost overnight.

8. Katrina Kaif

Our super gorgeous Sheela too had her days of baby fat. Yes, Katrina was never fat but wasn't fit either. Well watch her first film “Boom” (at your own risk!) you will see the difference between then and now. That sharp and symmetrical jawline was definitely missing in her initial days in Bollywood.

9. Arjun Kapoor

Our Bollywood ladies are not the only one struggling with weight problems.
Son of producer Boney Kapoor- Arjun made his debut in the industry with Ishaqzaade.
Arjun who flaunted his six pack abs in Chokra Jawan song, weighed 130 kilos before being signed by Aditya Chopra in his film.

10. Jackky bhagnani

Recently been seen doing Boom-Boom on screen, Jackky Bhagnani looked exactly the opposite in his childhood days.

Before his debut film Kal Kisne Dekha, he weighed 130 kgs.
Jacky who now confidently poses for those shirtless pictures, had to go under grueling exercise regime and strict diet plan for over two years to lose 60 kgs.

11. Adnan Sami

Singer, who used to travel with a custom-made wheelchair just because of his weight, literally shocked the world with his drastic weight loss in 2007. Adnan, who weighed 206 kgs, lost over 130 kilos in just one year.

12. Mimoh Chakraborty

Wondering who is he? Well, he is the son of original Disco-dancer of B-town Mithun Da.Aftermaking an unsuccessful debut in Jimmy, Mimoh lost oodles of weight. After that, he looked so different, that it was difficult to recognize him in his come-back film Haunted.

13. Adhyayan Suman

The ex-boyfriend of Kangna Ranaut who did his debut in Raaz-  The Mystery Continues, was quite "Big" as a teenager. Adhyan lost 45 kgs in 5 months to get his perfect physique.
With an inspiring Daddy Shekhar Suman for motivation, we assume, this wouldn’t have been such a problem for Adhyan.

So guys, if they can, then why the hell can't YOU! GO FOR IT! JUST DO IT!

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Some Healthy Gadgets!

Here are some really awesome fitness gadgets(source: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/fitness-gadgets/)

1. Finis Neptune: In almost every sport, music can be a rather powerful motivation to run or cycle that extra mile but never to swim that extra lap, until now. Like Sportiiiis, the Finis Neptune is secured onto the user’s eyewear, in this case, swimming goggles. This device uses bone conduction audio to relay music to the user’s ears, without the need for ear buds.

The device also makes music louder and clearer when submerged underwater. It also comes with a built-in 4GB of storage space, a rechargeable battery that lasts 8 hours and an OLED screen with music controls [$159.99].

2. Misfit Shine: It’s a bracelet, a pendant, and can also fit in your pocket. The Misfit Shine is an activity tracker that lets you track your movements and activities to help you achieve goals set on your iOS device. Due to its design you can strap it on an arm and dive in for a lap with no worries – it is waterproof!

Check in on your progress by just tapping the LED-lit face. It also doubles as a watch and works on coin batteries which can last for months at a time. [$119.95]

3. Sportiiiis: Into cycling? Checking on your stats while you cycle is not only a hassle but may also be dangeruos. Track your heart rate safely and accurately with Sportiiiis. The simple Head-Up Display (HUD) has 6 LED to indicate your heart rate. Cyclists can mount it on their sunglasses and receive their stats via voice prompts which relay your speed, heart rate, cadence and power.

Its company does sell its own line of monitors that work together with, Sportiiiis but it is also compatible with products from other manufacturers. [$149.99]

4. ISpO2 Pulse Oximeter: This device plugs into older iOS devices using the 30-pin connector to track and trend your blood oxygenation levels, pulse rate and Perfusion Index, particularly if you are a sportsperson. The product is not intended for medical use and is more for sports and aviation tracking.

This means that this is a great and portable tool for sports players and sports teams that travel to play. The data from the device can be exported and kept in the athlete’s historyfor their reference or their coach’s. [$249]

5. HAPIfork: Can’t really manage your portions by sheer willpower? HAPIfork is a gadget that can help you reduce your eating pace. The sensors notify you through tiny vibrations when you’re ‘speeding’. It can also track your eating duration, the amount and intervals of ‘fork servings’ per minute.

All your data can be tracked with the accompanying app and transferred with a mini USB. The ‘brain’ of the HAPIfork is hidden in the body but can be removed for safe washing. [$99]

6. Fitbit Aria: Here’s a high tech weighing scale ideal for weight watchers. It tells you more than just what you weigh. The Fitbit Aria can track the body fat percentage and Body Mass Index (BMI) of up to 8 users, then transfer the data wirelessly to your computer for your progress management.

The data it collects is supported and works well together with many other apps. It’ll sync to your smartphone to notify you when you have achieved a fitness goal. Earn achievement badges to share with your friends. [$129.95]

7. Trace: Most fitness trackers are for moderate sports enthusiasts, those who run or jog to stay fit but most of the trackers that they use may not be suitable for extreme sports junkies. The latter would need Trace, an advanced tracker for action sports like surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.

Trace is built for action sports and meant to be mounted on the board from where it would log in the tricks you’ve landed, your speed, maximum height and sync all of the data with a smartphone app. The app is also social, allowing one to see what fellow junkies are up to with their own stunts. [$169]

8. Amiigo Fitness Bracelet: Amiigo tries to separate itself from the fitness bracelet competition by having the ability to track specific workouts that you perform. It’s a 2-in-1 device, one worn on your wrist and the other on your shoe to capture your upper and lower body movements.

The two-piece gadget can differentiate your movements: cycle, swim, walk, hike, play basketball, football, golf, water sports, even working with weights or cardio equipment. It syncs over Bluetooth and is open source so 3rd party developers can create apps to work with it. [$125]

9. Sensoria Smart Sock: Wear this smart sock and get feedback from our ankles, yes, ankles because that’s where thepressure signals to this fitness tracker are. Designed for runners, the Sensoria Smart Sock tells you how well you’ve been running and how to improve your performance over time. Even though it has signals or sensors in the sock, it’s still washable and as comfortable as the next pair of conventional socks.

The app learns from your daily movements and acts like a virtual coach, providing you tips on how fast your pace should be or how to land your feet correctly. [$119]

10. Umoro One: This bottle is the greatest gift you could give to a gym addict. The bottle functions like any other bottle, but with a push of a button, it can release up to 1.5 scoops of your favorite whey protein mix. It’s great for use in the gym during workouts and having that post workout drink right after without having to carry multiple bottles around.

The ‘ball’ that holds the supplement in also acts as a mixer for those harder-to-dissolve powder drinks. The bottle comes in black or white and is sold at a very reasonable price. [$25]

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Its in everything!

Fitness is all related to the movement of your body. The more you move, more will to burn the deadly calories and lead towards fitness. Today, I am not going to give you extreme tips or some weight loss strategies. I would rather ask you to just do your daily activity, but with a little twist in it!

First of all, ask yourself that how much do you watch television? Reduce that time. That is the time when you are just sitting and watching television, with snacks in your hands, without any activity. Or you can make out a lot of this time. While the advertisements are shown, all you have to do is crunches in that two to three minutes time period. This would definitely help you out by losing some inches.

Also, while you are washing dishes, just enjoy it with the help of dancing. While you dance, a lot of calories are burned and you don't even realize it! This makes your work load low and energy consumption high, helping you to lose some of your unwanted pounds. By doing this, your energy spending rate would rise and will eventually hike up your metabolize rate.

More stuff on fitness to come soon. Till then, STAY TUNED!

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Coconut Water is just so awesome!

Coconut water is the ultimate thirst quencher and offers a tasty alternative to water. This pure liquid is packed with nutrients that yield an array of health benefits. Here are 8 Benefits of Coconut Water that explain why it has become so popular:

1. Aids in Weight-loss Efforts.

The fat content in coconut water is extremely low, so generous quantities can be consumed without the fear of immediately packing on the pounds. It also suppresses the appetite and makes you feel full because of its rich nature.

2. Picture-Perfect Skin.

For those with acne or other blemishes on the surface of the skin, topical application of coconut water can go a great distance as it has the ability to clear up and subsequently tone the skin. It also moisturizes the skin from within if ingested orally and eliminates large amounts of oil. This explains why products such as facial creams, shampoos, conditioners and lotions that contain traces of coconut extract are more effective.

3. The Ultimate Hangover Remedy.

Next time you overdo it and drink more than your belly can handle, consume coconut water to settle your stomach. It will also replace those essential electrolytes that exit the body if you experience bouts of frequent urination and vomiting.

4. Facilitates Digestion.

If you constantly encounter difficulty during the digestion process, coconut water may provide a source of relief. Because of its high concentration of fiber, it aids in the prevention of indigestion and reduces the occurrence of acid reflux.

5. Boosts Hydration.

The ingredients in coconut water are way more effective at hydrating the human body than those of sports and energy drinks. During rigorous exercise or extended periods of physical activity, the human body loses mineral-rich fluids. However, coconut water serves as an excellent replacement medium with 294 mg of potassium and 5 mg of natural sugar per glass, unlike your favorite sports drink that only contains half of the potassium content and five times the amount of processed sugar. In addition, the sodium count is only 25 mg, which is relatively low compared to the 41 and 20 mg found in sports drinks and energy drinks respectively.

6. Reduces Blood Pressure.

In many instances, a disproportionate level of electrolytes can result in high blood pressure. Because coconut water contains an adequate supply of each, it can be used as a balancing mechanism. In some instances, it is recommended that coconut water be consumed at the start of each day to foster the balance of these electrolytes.

7. Rich in Nutrients.

Unlike any other beverage on the market, coconut water contains five essential electrolytes that are present in the human body. These include: calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and sodium. Because of its unique composition, coconut water can be enjoyed by individuals with varying medical conditions.

8. Compatible with Human Blood.

Since it is isotonic to human plasma, coconut water can be used in extreme emergencies to quickly rehydrate the human body if administered intravenously. It is not uncommon for the drink to be used in poorer, third-world countries to save human lives.

How Much Should You Consume?

Coconut water can be enjoyed as a stand-alone beverage or combined with another liquid product. There is no hard and fast rule regarding the amount that should be consumed on a daily basis, but experts from the Mayo Clinic strongly suggest that you consider maintaining an active lifestyle if consuming large amounts of coconut water since each eight ounce serving is accompanied by 45 to 60 calories.

When searching for the perfect fresh coconut to enjoy, be sure to steer clear of those that have a hard brown shell as this is an indication that it is mature. Instead, look for those that are young and green on the exterior as they usually contain a large supply of the actual coconut water substance. To test it out, simply shake the coconut up and down to gauge how much liquid it contains.

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