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(Pokémon Go, the new iOS and Android game that’s sending people outside in droves. Pokémon Go is a free-to-play, location-based augmented reality game developed and published by Niantic. In July 2016 it was released in few countries. In this game, players use a mobile device’s GPS capability to locate, capture, battle, and train virtual creatures, called Pokémon, who appear on the screen as if they were in the same real-world location as the player. Pokémon Go is free to play, so all one has to do is press “download” to begin installing the game onto iPhone or Android device. Since the app was released last month, millions of people have begun exercising regularly and interacting with others – Healthylife.werindia.com).
By Amanda Froelich@www.trueactivist.com
If you live in the city and have taken a stroll downtown during the evenings, chances are you’ve come across hoards of teenagers and adults sitting together, staring at their phones. At first glance, it’d be easy to dismiss the groups as indulged millennials wasting their time, but the Pokémon Go app is actually being credited with helping reduce social anxiety and depression amongst those who play it.
Science Alert relays that since the app came out last month, a good percent of the population has begun regularly exercising as they walk around to play the virtual game. In addition, the app has spurred people to actually interact with each other, helping to reduce social anxiety in individuals who play it.
It should be noted that established methods of reducing depression exist, and they include being in nature, exercising, interacting with others in the same mindset, and enjoying one’s time. However, it’s Pokémon Go which seems to be inspiring people to experience all simultaneously.
Psychologist John M. Grohol reported on PsychCentral that there has been an increase of social media users expressing reduced feelings of depression and anxiety since playing the app.
The game – which is now more popular than Tinder and is likely to overtake Twitter – has one advantage over other apps, according to the psychologist: it inspires people to get out of their houses and get active. This can be incredibly difficult for those who have social anxiety or suffer from depression.
Don’t just take his word for it, however. Following are some tweets by people who credit the app for benefiting their mental afflictions:
Because of the game’s popularity, animal shelters have begun asking players to walk dogs while ‘hatching eggs’ or seeking out virtual creatures. You can read more about that here.
And, if you’re still confused on what Pokémon Go is, the video below explains:
Regardless of your thoughts on peoples’ overuse of technology, it might be agreed that society functions best when people are happy and healthy, and Pokémon Go seems to be helping make that a reality.
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On India’s Independence day, celebrate our traditions with Basmati Tiranga Pulao rice. Basmati rice has unique fragrance and is lighter on digestive system. The recipe calls for all good ingredients – Tomato (with lycopene), Spinach (with iron), turmeric (with curcumin) and clarified butter that reduces inflammation. All good ingredients together gives unique color and taste to this absolutely delicious Tiranga pulao.
Ingredients:
For orange rice
For green rice
White rice
Method:
Recipe: www.werindia.com
Image: Google
LEVEL :Beginner
Anatomy: Abdomen|Biceps|Lower Back|Neck|Triceps
Pose Type: Forward Fold|Seated
Sanskrit: Shshankasana, Shshanka= Rabbit, asana=pose
Before:
After:
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Avocado comes in different shapes Pear shape to round shape and, color of avocados also varies.
Hass avocado also known as Alligator pears with its nubby skin is most popular variety. Inside green or dark green skin it contains yellowish green flesh.
Avocados are highly nutritious and rich in Vitamin K, folate, potassium Vitamin C, B5 & B6 and E.
In addition, it also contains Magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorous, vitamin A.
One medium sized avocado supplies 160 calories with 2 grams of protein, 15 grams of fat and, rest of it carb and 3 grams fiber.
Fact is even though it is high in fatty acid content it supplies low level of cholesterol.
Health benefits of avocado are:
How to use avocado?
Grandma’s Remedies: www.healthylife.werindia.com
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(Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana or standing split pose has many benefits. Strengthens the whole lower body. It lengthens the muscles of the legs, particularly the calves and hamstrings, builds stability in the pelvis and hips and opens the hip flexors. It also calms the brain Stimulates the liver and kidneys Stretches the hamstrings, calves, and thighs Strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles Stretches the back of the leg, the front thigh and groin -WerIndia)
Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana
Pose Type: Forward Bend, Hip Opener, Inversion, Standing
Sanskrit: Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (OORD-vah pra-sa-REE-tah eh-KAH pah-DAHS-anna)
urdhva = upward / prasarita = spread / eka = one / pada = foot
BENEFITS
• Lengthens the hamstring of the standing leg
• Strengthens the quadriceps of the standing leg
• Strengthens glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps on lifted leg
• Improves balance and stability while improving strength in both hip joints
• Releases tension in the cervical spine
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• fki
• Migraine
• Low back pathologies
• Ankle, knee, or hip injury
• Shoulder injury (if taking hands behind back)
HOW TO
1. Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog).
2. Inhale, look between your hands, and step your right foot forward.
3. Exhale, press through your right foot to extend your knee, and hinge forward through your hips. elevate your left leg upward, reaching through the toes to extend the knee.
4. Inhale, allow your spine to lengthen, and reach through your lifted leg.
5. Exhale and draw the abdominals inward. Begin to round the upper spine and draw your crown toward your toes. Release the hands to the thigh, shin, ankle, or floor. Feel free to keep a microbend at the knee.
6. Hold this pose for up to 5-10 slow breaths.
7. To exit, inhale and draw your hands to your hips while extending the spine. Press through your feet to rise to Tadasana (Mountain pose). Exhale and release your arms to your sides or into Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold).
MODIFY OR REPLACE
• Feel free to keep a slight bend in the knee to avoid hyperextension.
• Place hands at the thigh, hips, or heart center.
SEQUENCING TIPS
Before:
1. Virabhadrasana III (Warrior 3)
2. Trikonasana (Triangle pose)
3. Parsvottonasana (Pyramid pose)
4. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
After:
1. Ardha Chandrasana (Balancing Half Moon)
2. Standing Forward Bend
TEACHING CUES
VARIATIONS
WATCH OUT FOR
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CRAP:
Carbonated drinks: Whether you drink diet soda or regular soda it effects your life. Study shows that people who drank a regular soda every day for six months saw a 132 to 142 percent increase in liver fat, a 117 to 221 percent jump in skeletal fat, and about a 30 percent increase in both triglyceride blood fats and other organ fat. Their consumption also led to an 11 percent increase in cholesterol, compared with the people who drank other beverages such as water or milk. Other effects of soda: Accelerated aging, diet soda belly, coloring agents can be cancer agents, BPA liner inside the metal that avoids reaction with acid is also harmful. Moreover artificial sweetener as an ingredient that does not break down causes water pollution.
Refined sugar: Since sugar contains no beneficial nutrients, it is not necessary to eat any at all, and yet the typical American consumes between 120 and 150 pounds each year. Refined sugar is lethal when ingested by humans because it provides only that which nutritionists describe as “empty” or “naked” calories. It lacks the natural minerals which are present in the sugar beet or cane. In addition, sugar is worse than nothing because it drains and leaches the body of precious vitamins and minerals through the demand its digestion, detoxification and elimination makes upon one’s entire system. Use sugar sparingly.
Artificial sweeteners: By offering the taste of sweetness without any calories, artificial sweeteners seem like they could be one answer to effective weight loss. Artificial sweeteners may play another trick, too. Research suggests that they may prevent us from associating sweetness with caloric intake. As a result, we may crave more sweets, tend to choose sweet food over nutritious food, and gain weight. Next time before using splenda, aspertame and other artificial sweeteners think twice.
Processed Foods: Chemically processed foods are not good for the body. What do they do to body? They are generally high in sucrose and fructose content, high in tran-fat, make us overeating, supply artificial ingredients, addiction to junk food, high in refined carbohydrates, low in fiber, low in nutrients, reduces metabolic rate & sits in the system for long time. Solution: Prepare fresh food at home & avoid processed food.
Eat more FOOD:
Fruits & veggies: Eat more varieties of fruits and vegetables. Eat fruits that are meant for season and have varieties. Consume veggies in the form of salad. Fruits are rich with anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. Vegetables are also good for health in various ways. Both reduce heart risks as they supply low calories.
Organic lean protein: Proteins are building blocks of our body. Go with organic proteins whenever you find them. Soy proteins, organic milk, fish, organic eggs and chicken are some examples for organic lean proteins.
Omega -3-fats: our bodies cannot make omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for health. We need omega-3 fatty acids for numerous normal body functions, such as controlling blood clotting and building cell membranes in the brain. Where we get them? Flax seeds, olive oil, fish oil, tofu, soybean etc.
Drink water: Our life depends on water. Drink plenty of water. Adults need 16 cups of water everyday. What are the benefits? Water helps in body’s fluid balance, electrolyte balance, weight control, skin health, kidney function, muscle strength, productivity, acts as sickness fighter and it is a brain booster.
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Who does not like to have spicy pickles? Indians are very fond of pickles. There are hundreds of types of pickles and the difference lies in ingredients and preparation. Pickles help to bring back taste and helps in digestion of food. Indian spicy pickles are world famous and people who travel a lot would love to carry pickle bottle with them so that they don’t miss home food taste.
1. RAW MANGO PICKEL
Mango pickle is very famous in India and there are many verities of mango pickle. If you find raw green mango grab one mango and prepare mango pickle within 15 minutes. Here is the recipe:
Ingredients:
Method Of Preparation:
Reference & Image: http://www.spicytasty.com/veggie-entrees-sides/raw-mango-pickle/
If someone is sick and his or her tongue lost is taste due to illness then try this instant lemon pickle, which brings back the taste to tongue. This pickle can be consumed with rice porridge, yogurt rice or can mix with rice and ghee.
Ingredients:
Now roast & grind:
Method:
Wash the lemons and pressure cook it without adding water up to two whistles. Once the steam get released, allow lemons to cool completely and slice the lemons to small pieces. Add the red chilli powder and salt, turmeric powder toss until the lemon quarters get well coated.
Meanwhile dry roast all the ingredients given under the list ‘to roast and grind’, grind as fine powder. Heat enough oil, let splutters the cumin seeds, add immediately to prepared spiced lemon quarters and grounded powder. Cook until they get thickens, turn off the stove. Let them get cool completely and store them in a bottle. Enjoy this homemade pickles anytime.
Reference & Image: http://bhavnaskitchen.com/
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