Owing to our unhealthy lifestyles, we tend to eat food more for its entertainment value rather than its nutrient value. In fact, the distance between food on the table and natural food is increasing by the minute. We need to keep in mind that food devoid of fiber tends to create more hunger, forcing us to consume larger quantities of refined food. Causes of Weight Gain Moreover, fiber-stripped food gets easily converted into fat owing to its lack of bulk. All this simply leads to weight gain, which is the precursor to most degenerative diseases. Therefore, if diagnosed with diabetes, disciplining our body becomes the biggest priority. Planning our meals and working on a regular exercise regime will help us manage healthy blood sugar levels. Being overweight is a condition that cannot be left unattended while managing diabetes. Losing weight can play a big part in managing diabetes. It will help our body use insulin better. Lose weight & Manage your Diabetes! Excess weight is one of the major reasons for getting diabetes. Therefore, do not ignore excess weight, get rid of it. Health Total has helped many clients manage type II diabetes successfully. We, through our team of doctors … Continue reading Excess weight and diabetes →

It is a sudden intense hot feeling in your body – you would know it if you had one. Hot flashes can be very uncomfortable leaving you soaked in sweat and uneasy. Hot flashes are caused by hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause. Vitamin supplement Taking Vitamin E supplements (up to 800 I.U.) reduces the severity of hot flashes. Those who do not benefit from vitamin E treatment can benefit by adding Soya to the diet. Ramp up your workout Increase your workout. Walk briskly for 30-40 minutes every day. Exercise increases endorphins, which make you feel good. This will help you cope better with hot flashes during menopause. Change your diet Include fresh fruits and raw juices in your diet. Avoid greasy meals, late nights, overeating, alcohol, and coffee. Regular meals Eat smaller and frequent meals to avoid the heat generated by digesting large amounts of food Eat foods rich in isoflavones Phytoestrogens relieve menopausal symptoms. Include foods rich in isoflavones such as legumes and soy products like tofu and soya milk in your diet. Include Yam in your diet Yam (Suran) contains a natural compound, which reduces menopausal symptoms. Add the following foods Include foods such as sunflower … Continue reading 9 ways to beat the hot flashes naturally during menopause →

Obesity is a condition in which a person’s body contains an excess of fat. A person is considered obese if his/her weight is 20% or more than the ideal body weight. Listed below are the five major signs of obesity that poses a significant threat to your life. Weight Gain If you find yourself on the verge of gaining excess fat or your body starts feeling heavier than usual, it’s time to take a note of it. Chances are that you are moving towards obesity. So, stop and take control of it right there. Breathing Disorder Since your body contains excess fat, it finds it difficult to stay active physically. Your movements are less and slow. Even if you try and be active, you either pant or find difficulty in breathing normally. Joint Pain The moment your body gains excess weight your joints show the results. You experience joint pains and get tired easily. The most common disorder being osteoarthritis. High Blood Pressure As you tend to get closer to obesity, you will experience a sudden rise in your blood pressure. Your blood pressure is a little higher than the normal which might increase rapidly if not controlled. Pre-Diabetic Conditions If you … Continue reading 5 signs of obesity →

Tomato is an excellent and readily available health choice. Have it as a fruit/salad, or chop it and make it a part of your vegetable recipe, or just grind it into a paste and prepare soup or gravy. This sweet and tangy little vegetable, not only has an attractive red appearance, but also is loaded with essential nutrients that our body requires. There are many advantages of eating tomato, and the best part is that it is readily available and suits everyone’s budget too. It helps us lose weight the natural way while giving us many other health benefits. Promotes healthy skin Eating tomato every day will give you a healthy and glowing skin. The vegetable comprises of beta-carotene that offers protection to the skin from the harmful UV radiations. Further, ripe tomato has the antioxidant lycopene, which makes the skin tough enough to bear the hazardous sun rays, thus, preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Lycopene is an essential ingredient of most of the artificial facials available in the market. If you don’t like eating tomato, then you can enjoy its health benefits by using its pulp as a natural face cleanser. It’s very good for healthy weight … Continue reading 8 health benefits of tomatoes →

We humans have very little control over the problems that surround us. However, we can definitely rev up our machinery to tackle these problems better. We cannot re-locate to the Himalayas to get away from these toxins but we can definitely detoxify our body. The most effective way to clean your body of all those unwanted toxins is to detoxify your system. Detoxification helps in deep cleansing and aids in effective weight loss. Here are 4 simple ways to detoxify your body and enjoy a healthy future: Foods that Detox Your Body Massaging the body Exercise helps in detox De-stress and remove negative emotions Foods that Detox Your Body Foods are one of the best ways to detoxify your body in order to help you lose weight, boost energy, and gain health. There are a lot of commonly available foods that can help to detoxify the liver. a) Chlorophyll Rich Foods b) Cleansing Foods & Herbs a) Chlorophyll Rich Foods: Cholera, Spirulina & Wheatgrass Chlorella is a round shaped, single cell organism which is extremely rich in chlorophyll. They have a strong green colored pigment which reflects the fact that they are loaded with chlorophyll. It has many vitamins and … Continue reading 4 Simple Ways To Detoxify Your Body With Foods, Drinks, & Vegetables →