Fitness Yoga Asans for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
June 28, 2016 Radhika Bose 1Comment

   Most women suffer from Polycystic ovarian Syndrome I won’t go into the detailed scientific explanation of PCOS. It’s a condition where small cysts form in the ovaries which affects the hormones and disrupts the normal menstrual cycle. If you suffer from these symptoms, please get in touch with a doctor or a  Gynecologist. Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 1. Absence of menstruation, heavy menstruation, infrequent menstruation, irregular menstruation, short and light menstruation, or spotting 2. Skin: acne, oily skin, or skin tag 3. Weight: obesity, overweight, or weight gain 4. Depression, inappropriate male features, infertility, loss of scalp hair,…

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Wellness Yoga to keep Diabetes under control
June 21, 2016 Radhika Bose

Can yoga control/cure Diabetes ? Research says.. Regular yoga practice can help reduce the level of sugar in the blood, along with lowering blood pressure, keeping your weight in check, reducing the severity of the symptoms  and slowing the rate of progression of the disease. It also lessens the possibility of further complications. Stress is one of the major reasons for diabetes. It increases the secretion of glucagon (a hormone responsible for increasing blood glucose levels) in the body. The consistent practice of yoga aasanas, pranayam and a few minutes of meditation can help reduce stress in the mind and protect the body from its…

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Fitness Boost Metabolism-Part II
June 21, 2016 Radhika Bose

Part II as promise Metabolism rate also depends upon several factors like age, gender and physical activities. Indigestion and constipation are the most common problems in people. Practising yoga daily will help you with these problems. 1. Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend Prasarita Padottanasana Straighten your legs and turn your feet forward so that they are parallel in a triangle shape. Fold forward, and place your hands on the floor or on blocks or try touching the head to the ground. Whatever feels comfortable to do. Hold for 1 minute. 2. Warrior Pose I, variation Virabhadrasana I From Downward Dog, step…

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Fitness Poses to Boost Metabolism – Part I
June 17, 2016 Radhika Bose 3Comment

What is Metabolism ? We constantly hear this word being the focal point of our weight, our eating habits, lifestyle etc. But what does it mean to have a fast or a slow metabolic rate ? After some research… The scientific explanation is that metabolism is actually a biochemical process that occurs in all living organisms. In this process our body gets energy through food, which in turn helps the body function properly. But what has that got to do with our weight ? The Digestive system, the liver, the pancreas, and the kidneys are the main organs to regulate…

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Fitness No more Baggy arms !!
June 14, 2016 Radhika Bose 4Comment

Chick Chick Chicken Chicken Wings A.K.A Bingo wings How to get rid of them ? Follow these arm toning stretches and you’ll be wingless very soon. Oh if you are still wondering what I am talking about. I am referring to our triceps, biceps, deltoids. Unlike men, women struggle with the hanging piece of flesh coming out of our arms. With age they hang even more. What do we do about it ? We tone them and we tone them good with these super cool arm asanas. Enough Said !! Plank – Plank a day keeps the fat away Inhale,…

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Motivation Metamorphosis
June 10, 2016 Radhika Bose

Do you give yoga lessons ? No The answer was no for a very long time. But all that was about to change… To be honest, I’ve never actually given a yoga lesson. I give online tips and trick on fitness. My lessons are virtual. Never conducted a class with actual people in front of me. I am good at giving advice but was I good enough to be a teacher ? When Anupriya from the blog Mom on the Run  [http://momontherun.in/] asked to collaborate on  a yoga/runner shoot; where I show her some stretches to open out the shoulders and…

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The Constant Traveller Dubai Calling- 2016
June 4, 2016 Radhika Bose 3Comment

Where to this summer ? Dubai obviously !! A Go To destination for every Delhi resident I am not very fond of the middle east. As a proud feminist, the whole concept of  women being second citizens in their own country is not something I am very comfortable with. Such is the world we live in. I don’t mean to offend anyone with these remarks but I don’t intend to sugarcoat it either. Though never judge a book by its cover. This May I decided to visit the land of dreams for many people. Did my internet research. Do and…

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