Know And Learn More About The Health Perspective In Indias Traditions or Custom or Routines

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The Health Perspective 

In Indias Traditions 

or 

Customs 

or  

Routines

While embracing the latest fitness fads, it's important to keep in mind that these customs routines have helped preserve the health of generations over centuries.

The past few years have seen increased health awareness in India. Today's urban Indians, especially, are not only better informed, but actively making the choice to embrace good health and fitness.

But ironically, for a country with diverse healing traditions, the thrust is often skewed in favour of patronising Western imports such as new-fangled diets or five-star gyms.

At the same time, some very traditional health-enhancing routines continue to be widely practiced too. Indian traditions are more like the first lessons which are taught by the elders of the house. These traditions are often followed without any doubts and questions. These traditions are not just followed for the sake of religious rituals but have deep-rooted scientific reasons associated with the same.

Some of the interpretations of these rituals are as follows:

Namaste 

When we greet someone or meet someone for the first time we join both our hands in for Namaste. This is done out of sheer respect for the person. Doing Namaste activates the acupuncture points of the fingertips and helps us to remember the person.

Ushapan 

This is the practice of drinking water from a copper utensil. This helps in absorbing the extra heat of the body thereby maintaining the body temperature. The water should be kept overnight in the copper pot before drinking it. It is believed that drinking water from a copper pot helps in bowel movement, cleaning of the stomach and creating digestive juices.

Sukhasan 

When one sits on the floor with the crossed leg is referred to as sukhasan. On having food in this position the person has to bend and eat. When this happens the stomach is pushed while bending and the back is straight before taking the next bite. This movement leads to muscular movements thereby helping to produce digestive juices and aids in swallowing as well.

Vamakukshi 

Vamakukshi is referred to as the afternoon nap post-lunch. Sleeping on the left side helps in the digestion of the food. Though prolonged sleep can make a person lazy, a quick 10 minutes nap is recommended as it allows a person to be fresh.

Shatapwali 

means taking 100 steps, to be more appropriate it is the walk after dinner. This helps in the digestion of food as the gas created after consuming food is moved and the pressure in the chest is reduced.

The above terms literally explain the famous praise, "After lunch sleep a while, after dinner walk a mile."

Ear Piercing 

Though ear piercings are looked at as a fashion ornament but as per the Hindu traditions these help in decision making, thinking abilities and intellectual development, and also to some extent an acupressure point. It is ideal to get a baby's ear pierced by the 12th day of her birth, as it is believed that getting ears pierced early leads to acquiring the quality of minimal speech.

Touching Feet of Elders  

This is known as one of the best exercises as it aids in blood circulation, helps in stretching and pushing the organs, improves excretion and digestion and strengthens the physique. It is also believed to transfer an aura and positive energy from the person whose feet are being touched.

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Learn Innovative, Enterprising Tricks Using Tennis Balls

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Tricks 

Using Tennis Balls 

 

Think beyond the tennis court 

Tennis balls can help you park the car, fluff up your laundry, and get a better night’s sleep.

Fluff Up Feathers

Throw one or two tennis balls like these into the dryer the next time you dry down-filled items like pillows, comforters, and jackets. They’ll ditch the flat look they get from the washing machine and puff up again. 

Relieve sore feet

Take a load off your aching feet and give them a treat. Put a tennis ball on the floor. Remove your shoes, and place your foot on top of the tennis ball. Now roll the ball around with your foot.

Massage your back too

Drop a few tennis balls into a long tube sock and tie the end shut. Now pretend the tube sock is a towel and move it across your back the way you would if you were drying off after a shower.

Make a mini toolbox

Cut a slit in a tennis ball and squeeze it to widen the split. Toss in some nails, then stop squeezing the ball to close up the toolbox. Carry it with you around the house or in the yard and squeeze it any time you need a nail. Genius! 

Save your socks

Don’t toss your sock just because it has a small hole in the toe or the heel. Place a tennis ball in the toe or heel (wherever it needs to be mended). The tennis ball will stretch out the surface of the sock so that sewing it will be easier.

Keep your bike level

Help your bicycle’s kickstand do its job (keeping your bike standing) and prevent it from sinking into the grass or mud by using a tennis ball. How? Cut a slit in the ball and slip it over the end of the kickstand. If you ever find yourself at the beach with your bike, this trick will stop the kickstand from sinking into the sand too.

Open bottles with ease

Twist-off bottle caps never seem to come off the way they should. To make it easier, cut a tennis ball in half, then cover the bottle cap with one half and twist it off without a problem. 

Soften a hammer’s blow

Whether you need to gently nudge some woodwork back into place or tap a nail into soft wood, place a tennis ball with a slit in the middle over your hammer. The tennis ball will treat your job gently.

Park perfectly

Parking your car in the garage is an art: You have to pull only so far forward (but far enough!) and only so close to each wall (but not too close!) Take the guesswork out of the equation by hanging a tennis ball on a string from the ceiling or rafters of the garage so that it hits the center of your windshield when you park correctly. You’ll never have to guess where the car goes.

Sand curvy furniture

Voluptuous furniture is pretty but refinishing it can be an ugly job. Make it easier by covering a tennis ball in sandpaper and using the ball to sand the curves.

Stop snoring

People who snore tend to do so more often when they sleep on their backs. Stop a back sleeper in his tracks by attaching a tennis ball to the back of a person’s pajama top (safety pin a sock on the PJs and insert a tennis ball, or sew a pocket in the back of the pajama shirt). When the snorer turns onto his back, the tennis ball will prevent him from getting comfortable and he’ll return to his side (where he may snore less).


Keep swimming pool oil-free

Float a couple of tennis balls in your swimming pool to absorb body oils from swimmers. Replace the balls every couple of weeks during high-use periods.

Cover your trailer hitch

To protect chrome trailer hitches from scratches and rust, cut a tennis ball and slip it over your hitching ball. The tennis ball will keep moisture out and rust away.

Store your valuables at gym

Here’s a neat way to hide and store valuables when you’re working out at the gym. Make a 2-inch (5-centimeter) slit along one seam of a tennis ball and insert the valuables inside. Keep the ball in your gym bag among other sporting gear. Just remember not to use the doctored ball next time you’re out on the tennis court!

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Doctors, Health Experts Recommended School Backpacks For Growing Children

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Recommended School Backpacks

For Growing Children 

We Spoke to Doctors and Health experts to see which backpacks they’re really buying for their own kids because growing spines and minds need proper support.

Padded Straps 

If you’re busy loading your shopping cart with the cutest back-to-school products, you’re going to want to pay careful attention to the backpacks you choose for the growing bodies in your life. Students carry over 15 percent of their own body weight on average in their backpacks, according to this public health study, which causes biomechanical and physiological adaptations that could increase musculoskeletal injuries. “Look for shoulder straps that are wider, thicker, and offer extra padding so they don’t dig into shoulders,” suggests Irwin Benzel, DO, and board-certified pediatrician in Teaneck, New Jersey, who is also a father of three school-age children.

Waist

Besides padded back straps, look for a waist strap as well. “An added belt that can wrap around the waist will help distribute weight,” shares Dr. Benzel. “My own fifth-grader tends to carry the entire contents of his locker home each day, and this helps.”

Adjustability 

Make sure those padded straps are also adjustable. “A bag with good, adjustable straps can help kids carry the weight properly,” says Jennifer Wieder, MD, board-certified New Jersey pediatrician with three young children of her own. “Carrying a heavy bag every day can lead to poor habits, posture issues, and upper back pain. It’s good to establish healthy posture habits at a younger age, especially for adolescents. The joke of it all is that I buy inexpensive but well-made backpacks for my kids because you really don’t need to spend a fortune.”

Weight 

Lift the bag when it’s completely empty as a litmus test. “I’ve seen backpacks that weight three to four pounds even before anything is added to them,” says Doris Day, MD. clinical associate professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Health and mom of two. “I personally prefer backpacks made of materials like neoprene, because it’s very lightweight and flexible. Baggu is a good brand for this because they also have wider, adjustable straps.” 

Skin Problems

Dr. Day says acne-prone teens, smaller kids, and those with sensitive skin will derive an even greater benefit from lighter backpacks. “Preschool kids are adorable but some are even smaller than their bags now,” she says. “I also see bigger kids over-packing their bags with too many books, computers, and other stuff—this can cause redness and bleeding under the straps, or even folliculitis on the back.” The Beyond Beautiful author says to watch out for telltale signs of overpacking. Folliculitis looks like pimples, and comes from the sweating and friction of the heavy backpack against the skin.” 

On-trend gets kids on-board

Use their sense of style to benefit their health. “Cute, stylish, popular brands are the qualities my own 10th grader cares about,” shares chiropractor Lily Friedman, DC, of Comprehensive Wellness Institute in Hollywood, Florida. “We agreed on a bag that is all of the above and has great supportive features as well. It’s a canvas Herschel Supply Co. backpack with a suede reinforced bottom and strong, wide padded straps for use on both of her shoulders. It also comes equipped with various compartments of all sizes for all of a teenagers needs.” It’s also a great Amazon Prime gift for just about any student on your list.

Yes, you need both straps

“Backpacks are handy and incredibly sensible way to carry books and papers from home to school and back again, but the key is they must be used properly,” shares Amna Husain, MD, FAAP, of Pure Direct Pediatrics. “I always recommend two shoulder straps. That is the most beneficial way to have equal weight distribution and if possible, look for a waist strap which helps disperse the heavy load more evenly across the upper torso.”

 Padded Back

Padded straps are a must; a padded back is a plus. “A padded back will also help kids be more comfortable and prevent sharp corners of heavy textbooks or school supplies from causing chafing or discomfort across the back,” says Dr. Husain. “I buy backpacks with multiple compartments that not only allow kids to stay organized but also help to distribute the weight across the backpack rather than all toward the front pockets. In general,” he adds, “it’s better to pack heavier items closest to the center of the back to allow the safest distribution of weight.”

Wheels up, this school year is taking off

Here’s a bright idea: Maybe we the most delicate spines can roll their load to and from school each day instead. “If kids have the option to not carry a heavy bag even with padding, they should opt for a school bag that they can wheel to school instead.” Steve Fallek, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, medical director at BeautyFix Med Spa, and father of two, feels strongly that younger children especially can benefit from wheeling their  vital items rather than struggling to carry heavy backpacks.

Foam

“If you don’t like wheeling-style backpacks, definitely make sure your child’s bag has soft foam padding,” says Dr. Fallek, “Because you don’t want them to have excessive strain on their neck, back, and shoulders. This can lead to muscle fatigue and back pain.”

Waist 

Club Pilates education director and mom to two boys Alicia Lavender encourages fellow parents to find the right-size backpack based on their child’s waist. “A backpack should not be wider than your child’s torso or hang more than four inches below the waist. This is key for helping good posture because if the backpack hangs low the child will counterbalance by walking hunched over, which causes strain in the neck, shoulders, and back.” Opt for models designed specifically for younger children if the wearer is young, petite, or has a shorter torso. 

Go For The Classics

Lavender stresses that core and spine strength is essential for just about every movement in the body, and proper posture is part of that. “Strengthening the back and core abdominal muscles is ideal in order to improve posture and ease the burden of carrying a heavy backpack for long periods of time,” she says. “In addition to picking one of the best backpacks with even weight distribution, it’s a good idea to encourage healthy back and core muscles with exercises like bird dogs, planks, and bridging to avoid excessive strain.” 

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