By Amy Morin, a licensed clinical social worker and an internationally recognized expert on mental strength
Without mental strength, we aren't likely to reach our physical fitness goals -- or any other goals for that matter. Building mental strength is the key to reaching our full potential in life.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what mental strength really is and why it's important. Here are the five biggest myths about mental strength:
Myth #1 -- The Idea That You Can Build Mental…
Enjoy the Lunar New Year festivities without compromising your health. By Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju. It’s that time of the year again, the most significant few days in the Chinese calendar – the Lunar New Year. It’s a time to get together with friends and family and eat, drink and be merry... in a health-conscious way. First up, the Reunion Dinner on New Year’s Eve, when families gather around a sumptuous meal. A part of the meal is Lo Hei, when everyone gathers…
Everything you eat is converted to sugar – yes, proteins and fats, too. A fast food meal spikes blood sugar by 30%. Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju tells you how to break out of the vicious cycle of sugar rush, insulin spike, blood sugar drop, renewed hunger and weight gain. Go for the slow burn If you want your day to be more productive and rewarding, launch it with a nourishing meal. You will be more productive all day long if you invest just a few minutes in…
Think you know all the reasons? Prepare to be surprised. By family practitioner and marathoner Dr Gita Mathai. Plus, how much to exercise to get its real benefits. We all want to look good, be slim and healthy. There’s one magic pill for this and it’s called exercise. Even if you’re ‘too tired’ or ‘too busy’, you need to get off that couch now. Benefits of regular exercise Exercise helps to achieve ideal body weight if also combined with calorie restriction.…
You are focused on looking after a patient with a chronic condition. But you, the caregiver, may also be at risk. Rama Murali of Care3 (Care Cubed), a support network and resource bank for caregivers, gives you some tips on how to avoid caregiver burnout. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha Why focus on Caregiver health? Although caregiving can be truly rewarding for many, the 24×7 nature of caring for a…
Whether you are a beginner at yoga or may have been doing yoga practice for a while, these simple guidelines by Divyayog can help you gain more benefit from your yoga practice. As shared with Savita Narayan. Yoga is a complete mind-and-body discipline that has been practised in India for centuries. Over time a huge body of work has developed on the theory behind its practice. As with any much-studied science, the masters have enumerated certain methods for the yoga practitioner to follow in…
From protein supplements to high-protein diets, nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju tells you all you need to know about choosing the right proteins. Plus, protein-rich food combos for vegetarians. 1. Protein makes up 17% of our body weight. It exists in muscle, skin, bone and organ tissues. Proteins are also part of enzymes, antibodies, lipoproteins, hormones, haemoglobin, albumin and our body cannot function without it. 2. What is protein? Protein is composed of 20…
Keeping up with the carb-bashing can be tough. One day they’re in, the next day they’re on the chopping block. A diet that includes whole grains may help protect your heart, finds new research published Monday in JAMA InternalMedicine. Every 28 gram-per-day serving of whole grains was associated with a 9% lower rate of death from cardiovascular disease and a 5% lower rate of death from any cause. It’s best to remember the simple mantra: eat real food. We need…
There’s no such thing as ‘detoxing’. In medical terms, it’s a nonsense. Diet and exercise is the only way to get healthy. But which of the latest fad regimes can really make a difference? This article looks at the facts. If toxins did build up in a way your body couldn’t excrete, you’d likely be dead or in need of serious medical intervention. “The healthy body has kidneys, a liver, skin, even lungs that are detoxifying as we speak,” he says. “There is no known way – certainly not through detox…
