Hormonal imbalance in the body : FIX THE FOX

 Hormonal imbalance occurs when the natural balance of the hormones is disrupted.

The best way to manage hormonal imbalance is to rectify the problem in the early stages rather than later when the signs and symptoms become debilitating and difficult to manage.

Hormones, “chemical messengers”, provide humoral mediation and control. The hormones are produced in specific endocrine glands (hypothalamus, hypophysis, epiphysis, thyroid, parathyroid, suprarenal glands and the pancreas), or in endocrine specific tissues and cells located in different organs (such as the central nervous system, ovaries, testicles, heart atriums, kidneys, liver or digestive tracts). Their transmission mediates by blood mostly. The hormones have a slow onset and prolonged effect. The target cells are equipped with receptors to which appropriated hormones are bound.

 Hormones are controlled by feedback systems. This means they are only released when their store gets the right trigger — which may be a chemical in the blood or another hormone.

 Major hormone sources include: the pituitary gland just below the brain; the thyroid gland; the adrenal glands; the pancreas; a woman’s ovaries; a man’s testes.

 The pituitary is the source of many important hormones, including growth hormones which spur growing.

 Adrenaline is released by the adrenals to ready your body for action.

 Endorphins and encephalon's block or relieve pain.

 Estrogen and progesterone are female sex hormones that control a woman’s monthly cycle.

 Testosterone is a male sex hormone which controls the workings of a man’s sex organs.

Yoga is an ancient discipline designed to bring balance and health to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of an individual. Yoga’s focus on breathing is also beneficial for stimulating the endocrine system, helping it to function more effectively.

Yoga poses mainly focuses on the activation and correct functioning of all hormones influencing the production of sexual hormones in the sex glands. It gears to human beings suffering from hormonal disbalances.

As with other types of exercising, Yoga & Yoga Mudra can improve the state of health, the elasticity and flexibility of the human body and the mobility of joints. Moreover, it can detoxify the organism, accelerate metabolism, improve the posture and the shape of the complexion, while supporting immunity.

It was found that brief yoga-based relaxation training normalizes the function of the autonomic nervous system by deviating both sympathetic and parasympathetic indices toward more “normal” middle region of the reference values.

Yoga can be good for women in the menopause to decrease its undesirable symptoms such as insomnia, hot flushes, irritability, nervousness, depression, emotional instability, memory loss, loss of vitality, urogenital dryness, incontinence, low libido and migraines. It may also help young girls suffering from premenstrual syndrome, painful menstruation, the loss of menstruation after they stop taking contraception pills, suffering from polycystic ovarian production, and from some causes of infertility (caused by hormonal imbalance or poor blood circulation in the pelvic area). It may help in the case of the hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin and acne. As mentioned above, it is not suitable for women only. It may harmonize hormonal levels in men too. With some practice, you will learn to trust yourself more. 

Try some yoga

Asanas Recommended:
Baddha Konasana (cobbler pose, sitting)
Supta Baddha Konasana (cobbler pose, lying down)
Gaumukhasan (the cow pose, beneficial for irregular periods)
Janu Shirasana (head to knee pose)
Virasana (the hero pose)
Supta Virasana (the hero pose, lying down)
Bhujang Asana (the cobra pose)
Ardhachakrasana (the half wheel pose)
Ushtrasana (the camel pose)

Learn more about Endocrine System, Hormones, Hormonal Imbalances in this book "KEEP YOUR HORMONES IN HARMONY "available at AMAZON 

Final Notes

The greatest thing about yoga, especially compared to anti-depression or other hormone disorder pharmaceuticals, is that yoga is available to everyone, everywhere, without financial cost or negative side effects. A simple home restorative yoga practice  can be used any time you need it, as often as you like, to help you naturally and effectively treat and prevent hormonal imbalance.

What makes your skin feel Happy?

Our skin can often be one of our most neglected areas, despite it being the largest organ on our body. We do, after all, live in it!

We all know the saying, “You are what you eat.” But so, few of us really take the time to actually understand and appreciate how the food we put in our bodies affects our overall health, energy, and appearance.

Your skin changes throughout the year, just like the seasons. So, what works for you in the summer, often isn’t going to be the best remedy for the winter. The trick is to figure out why and what you can do to change that.

When you eat healthy and give movement to your body then only you keep yourself healthy, without giving proper nutrients to your skin how can you even think that your face would start glowing.

Look out for the missing nutrient: Notice the behavior & changes in your skin & try to figure out the vitamins & minerals you are lacking. (Do not follow this tip if your skin condition is severe). Do a vitamin deficiency test for you skin.
Vitamin A deficiency means you have dry & scaly skin
Vitamin D lacking means you have flaky, irritating skin
Vitamin E lacking means you have sun damaged
Vitamin C deficiency means you probably have rough dry skin & so on
Just consult a good professional to advice you some vitamins & minerals supplements & diet.

Feeling beautiful is much important than actually being beautiful.

v Improve your skin complexion and texture

Never use harsh chemicals on your face. Go natural.

 

Keep your towels, pillows, bedsheets clean so it doesn’t transfer acne causing bacteria on your face.

 

Do not touch your face often with your dirty hands. The best medium to contact your face is water.

 

Follow a healthy skin routine and consult an expert if needed.

Face mask: gram floor + lemon juice+ curd+ full fat milk honey + (if you wish to add one pinch of turmeric). Make this in a paste and apply before taking shower.

 

Common causes of dull skin are lack of sleep, stress, age & what you eat can steal your glow making your complexion dull & uneven.

 

Quit smoking too much. Though sporadic or social smoking won't spoil your skin that much but still it has its own implications.

 

Add citrus fruits to your diet.

 

Dark leafy greens like spinach, mustard greens, radish leaves, etc. are packed with essential vitamins and minerals and antioxidants that fight skin ageing.

 

Beta carotene rich fruits and vegetables are Potentially good for healthy skin, Carrots, pumpkins, peppers etc.

 

No matter what season it is, sunscreen is a must.

 

Eat well, exercise daily, sleep on time and don’t forget to love yourself.

 

Consume Omega 3 fatty acid. You can either eat fish or take supplements.

 

Eat cucumber each time possible with your food. Make that a part of your diet

 

Achieving healthy, clear & glowing skin is not easy - requires efforts - especially when you are going with homemade remedies.

 

We all struggle with blackheads and blemishes; these make your skin look dull and tired. To get rid of blemishes and blackheads naturally and get a brighter and even-looking skin tone, use a concoction of cucumber and lemon juice.

 

Brimming with soothing, calming and healing properties, fresh aloe vera gel addresses almost every skin and hair concern.

 

Exfoliate regularly. Exfoliation helps shed the dirty layer and clears out dirt, oil and clogged pores, giving you spotless glowing skin. Scrubbing regularly improves skin’s health with time and ensures a healthy glow too.

 

Take short showers. Keep your shower time to a maximum of 10-12 minutes and take colder or lukewarm water rather than hot.

 

Green tea has many benefits when it comes to skin. Apart from getting you rid of ageing signs, acne and other skin issues, it is also a tried and tested method to get glowing skin.

 

This is a glowing skin secret from the page of every grandma’s beauty Bible. Honey and saffron have been used since centuries for clear and glowing skin.

 

Drink water as much as you can. Exercise, dance or practice yoga, do whatever your body loves. Listen to it. Platitudes I know, but essential!

 

Get your daily dose of Vitamin D from enough sun exposure. Avoid exposure to midday rays.

 

Limit dairy products to the recommended amounts to optimise bone, muscle, ligament and brain health. Too much dairy consumption congests the skin.

 

Exercise most days of the week, incorporating warm-up, weight bearing exercises, aerobic activity, bushwalking and stretching. The combined exercises tone and fine tune your entire body. Moving and sweating stimulates skin detoxification, cell renewal and skin tissue repair.

 

Meditate, practice Mindfulness, perform skin tapping, do facial exercises, aim for balance and fulfil your goals to promote calmness, harmony and self-fulfilment. Your skin will glow.

 

Smile at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself: “I am healthy, strong, good and beautiful!” Smile at someone who smiles at you, smile with your friends and relatives and smile at your Pets. Laugh at funny jokes and movies.

 

Eat loads of fruits and vegetables. They are filled with vitamins and minerals and nourish you from within. In order to look good on the outside, you first need to be healthy from inside, giving your body the nutrition, it needs.

 

Gut health- You can never have glowing and clear skin if your stomach is not functioning well. Bloating, gas, acidity and low energy levels are some of the symptoms which speak of a poor gut health. It clearly means that these symptoms would show on your skin in the form of acne, pimples and rashes. So, how do we achieve great gut health? Cut sugar, junk food, gluten, dairy and pulses from your diet for some time. 

 

Yoga/Exercise- Exercise and yoga play a pivotal role in healing your skin and stomach. A quick 15 minutes yoga routine compiled with deep breathing exercises heals you like magic. Always walk for 10 minutes after your meals.

 

Bottom line

Regardless of how old you are or what your lifestyle is, it’s important to make a conscious effort to look after your skin. The skin you live in is yours forever, so take the time to treat it well. In return, it will take care of you!

What works for me may or may not work for you. Determine what your skin type is that is seriously important. Be warned for every skin tone is different you need to find your own skin routine and stick to it.

The golden rule is that living healthy is not a treatment that you can take for a month and then stop, it is a way of living that you have to carry with you no matter where you go.

 Be confident and take on this world with grace!

Life is like a Rubik's Cube.

The Rubik’s Cube, the geometric puzzle created in 1974 by a Hungarian architecture professor, striving to help his students understand 3D geometry. The Cube has 43 quintillion possible positions and exactly one correct solution, which at the moment feels about as close as the nearest star.

The Rubik’s Cube became one of the most popular toys in history, with more than 350 million sold to date. 

Sometimes life looks like a big mess—but God is always working, and He will make things right in the end.

When solving a Rubik's Cube, one must focus. ... While solving a Rubik's Cube, as noted by Hobby Inspired, the brain cells are kept activated. The cube also improves the brain's cognitive mapping skills.

Life is like a Rubik's Cube. Sometimes all the squares line up and sometimes they just don't!" 

Life is similar to Rubik's Cube. It's not complete all the time. In most cases, it's scrambled. What we enjoy, is the process that turns it from disordered to ordered. This process is colorful and astonishing.

Critical lessons Rubik’s cube teaches us.

Improves problem-solving
Life is about problem-solving. The basis for this skill is breaking an issue down into smaller parts and addressing each item one by one. With over 43 quintillion options to twist and turn, the Rubik’s Cube could be thought of as a mini plastic universe. When you sit and solve the puzzle, you must focus and turn each section, while realizing that every twist affects subsequent moves. Puzzlers may be able to find the solution for how to solve a Rubik’s cube, but people who like real challenges love to come up with their own. These are the world’s creative problem solvers.

Improves patience
Face it. This puzzle requires perseverance. It could take hours to solve, or it could end up on a shelf. People who work at this must sit, think, and twist. Then sit, think, and twist again and again. Of course, solving a problem like the cube can lead to a great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. When faced with future tasks that are difficult and time-consuming, cubers have the confidence to tackle the job and complete it.

 

Shortcuts lead you nowhere.

To solve the Rubik’s cube, you need to follow the particular set of steps. You can’t skip one and finish solving the cube. There are no shortcuts here. Likewise, there are no shortcuts in life. If you wish to reach somewhere, you need to follow the steps. Shortcuts might look easy, but they won’t take you near your destination.

 

Improves concentration and configuration
When solving a Rubik’s Cube, one must focus. Living in the digital age of flashing screens and beeping phones, it is becoming harder to concentrate on one task for a long time. While solving a Rubik’s Cube, as noted by Hobby Inspired, the brain cells are kept activated.

The cube also improves the brain’s cognitive mapping skills. The Rubik’s cube is an instance of what’s called a configuration problem, the best-known example of which involves finding the most efficient way to reorganize boxes stacked in a warehouse.” Go configure!

 

Practice makes progress. 

“Practice makes progress,” on the other hand, is a philosophy that encourages and acknowledges improvement in any capacity. As with many things in life, fitness should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint.

The process of finding a solution or discovering an addition to mankind, the process of critical planning, launching, branding, executing, failing and fighting back.

Similarly in life, you have to ruffle things up once in a while. You need to get out of your comfort zones, give up those personal silos you have created, and take risks if you want to win the war.

Things only get better after they get worse. solving cube is similar to life because you go by an algorithm! Life is difficult. But you must persevere.

Gunja Seed: #mystical & beautiful

 Gunja (Arbus) Seed: The Divine MAGICAL BEANS!!

Of all the thousands of seed-bearing plants species on earth, Gunja seeds are certainly one of the most beautiful.

Red (Rakt) Gunja or Abrus precatorius or Rosary Pea or Jequirity Bean is an herbaceous flowering plant well known for its seeds. The seeds are scarlet, ovoid and red with a black notch at a helium. It is native to Asia and Australia. It is popularly known as Crab’s Eye, Love Pea, Prayer Bead, Coral Bead, Gidee Gidee, Ratti/Rettee/Retty, Weather Plant, Abrus Seeds etc. They are generally red in colour, resembling a Ladybug, though other colours like Black, White, Green & Yellow do exist. The seeds traditionally contain the number of constituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, proteins, tannins amongst which toxalbumin, abrin is responsible for the toxic characteristic of the seed.

Spiritual Uses:

Symbolizing goddess Laxmi, it helps to bring luck and prosperity to the bearer. Also helps to protect one from Evil’s eye or Black Magic. According to Yajur Vedas, a number of Hindu mantra sadhanas, yajna, sacrifices, prayogas are conducted using these divine Gunja seeds and Gunja roots. The seeds can be woven into a necklace and worn both for ornamental purpose and believed in ancient folklore to keep away evil spirits.

11 fresh pieces of Rakt (Red) Gunja seeds, Laghu Nariyal, Gomti Chakra, Lotus Seeds (Kamal Gatta), Kauri, Pili Haldi each duly washed with cow milk wrapped in a fresh red cotton cloth are placed in a cash box or locker, to stabilize the wealth earned.

5 fresh pieces of Rakt Gunja (Red) and Black Gunja each can be placed in a wallet or purse to protect oneself from Evil’s eye or Black Magic.

21 fresh pieces of Black Gunja duly washed with cow milk and holy water (Ganga/Saraswati/Godavari/Cauvery/Krishna) wrapped in a fresh red cotton cloth to be tied around the neck/wrist/waist/ankle of a new born baby to keep him/her away from evil forces and black magic. (Precautions to be taken that baby doesn’t swallow it).

101 fresh pieces of Rakt Gunja (Red) seeds, Black Gunja seeds, White Gunja seeds each along with Panch Dhatu to be placed in the foundation of the building to bring a prosperity and happiness in the lives of the residents. It helps to overcome the Vaastu Dosh of the building.

5 fresh pieces of Rakt Gunja (Red) to be kept in a Diya duly filled with fresh honey by moaning the partner’s name and to be placed in four ways (Chauraha) to bring love and care in any relationship.

Using Rakt Gunja mala helps to develop confidence and charm while going for any meeting or presentation. It helps to multiply the positivity suppressing the negative factors around the surrounding.

Gunja FACTS

Gunja is a ‘lata’, a creeping/climbing vine. In ancient times, its seeds were used to measure/weigh gold. One gunja seed was called a ‘rati’.

Gunja seeds are poisonous and should never be eaten.

If the red seeds are kept in a small box for few days, it becomes black.

However, its leaves and root are good ayurvedic medicines. Gunja leaves are very beneficial in mouth ulcers.

There are three major types of gunja. The most common is red, followed by white and black seeds.

Green and yellow varieties are sometimes mentioned but they may be researched or mutated.

Just Do It or JDI for short

 Just Do It 

This punchy, adrenaline-fueled tagline lifts the lid on unprecedented access and the troublemakers who dare to cross the line. Avoiding daily tasks can crush our happiness, hurt our bank accounts, and even damage our health -- but you can learn how to move forward.

Many magazines and journalists described the slogan as the best tagline of the 20^th century, connecting the current situation with people and making them believe that they can be successful too by wearing the Nike products. The key was that the tagline was short, simple and memorable.

Just Do It is a trademark of shoe company Nike, and it is one of the core components of Nike's brand. The slogan was coined in 1988 at an advertising agency meeting. The founder of the Wieden+Kennedy agency, Dan Wieden, credits the inspiration for his "Just Do It" Nike slogan to Gary Gilmore’s last words: "Let's do it."

Gilmore was strapped into a chair, waiting for a firing squad to execute him at Utah State Prison. It was the morning of Jan. 17, 1977, and Gilmore, convicted of murdering a gas station employee and motel manager in Utah the year before, was to become the first person in the United States to be executed in nearly a decade.

Gilmore did not flinch when he was executed. The story of Gilmore has been long forgotten by most. But his final words live on in a manner no one would have imagined.

Do it. Just do it. Don't let your dreams be dreams. Yesterday, you said tomorrow. So just do it. Make your dreams come true. Just do it. Some people dream of success, while you're going to wake up and work hard at it. Nothing is impossible. You should get to the point where anyone else would quit, and you're not going to stop there. No, what are you waiting for? Do it! Just do it! Yes, you can. Just do it.

What does 'just do it' mean to you?

If you're tired of starting over, stop giving up.

Just Do It means that if you want to do something, and have evaluated that this thing that you want to do is going to make your life better, (like going to the gym, dating somebody, asking for a raise), then you should do it without thinking twice. You will feel amazing just because you’ve stepped out of your comfort zone, even if you will fail.

When you want to do something just do it, no matter what people say because no one has the right to give you the approval to do something.

Set your goal

He who fails to plan, plans to fail. Set your goal first. But that doesn’t mean set any random goal. Set a goal depending on your skills and your strength. Imagine yourself few years in the future, rich, successful, and then imagine how you got there. Your path will automatically be clear to you and that’s where you create a clear plan to reach that future & JUST DO IT ||||