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Achieving a set of sculpted abs is a common fitness goal for many, representing not only aesthetic appeal, but also strength and health. While genetics play a role in how easily one can develop visible abs, with the right strategy, it is possible to make significant progress within a month. This guide outlines a comprehensive approach, including exercise, nutrition advice and lifestyle adjustments, to help you work towards that coveted six-pack. From Flab To Fab Your Month Long Guide to Getting Abs Before diving into the regimen, it’s important to understand the muscles you’re aiming to target: the rectus abdominis,…
Working women in India today face various challenges in managing their professional life and family at work and at home. The sole responsibility for meeting their work needs and maintaining the health of the entire family rests with the woman of the house. Managing time and resources in the best possible way to maintain everyone’s health and nutrition needs becomes a priority. Proper meal preparation saves most of your valuable time, money and energy with the primary purpose of maintaining a healthier lifestyle.As a Nutritionist, I have developed some simple tips for time management and maintaining nutritional requirements below. I…
Stressing About Your Teen-to-Be? Here’s how to prepare for the wonder years… As parents we have learned to dread the teenage years. Hormones, arguments and attitude have always haunted parenting nightmares, but add a global pandemic and the very serious downsides of social media to the mix and you have a seriously toxic environment for these age-old dramas. But what if we could enter these years with wonder, curiosity, and even excitement about the amazing people our children are growing into? Act positively “A positive mindset is probably the the most critical factor,” says the positive psychologist and teen expert…
As much as we wish it were otherwise, sexually transmitted infections (STDs) should be at the forefront of anyone’s mind who is sexually active. This means that you need to be aware of the various ways in which your health can be affected and what infections you can be exposed to when you have sex. If you are sexually active, you should know about human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV, the virus that causes genital warts, is the most common viral STD in the world and infects millions of people each year. It is estimated that 90% of men and 80% of…
Rozie Hicks created Bump’n style to help mums-to-be feel strong, beautiful and confident during pregnancy and motherhood, without breaking the bank in the process. They rent great styles that flatter changing bodies, for a fraction of the purchase price. She is passionate about women on this special journey at such a special time in their lives, seeing them shine in clothes that make them feel great. Here Rozie talks to The Natural Parent magazine about what inspired her to start Bump’n stylethe challenges she has overcome along the way, the pros and cons of running her own business and…
In a recent review published in the journal Pulse, David Curtis of the UCL Institute of Genetics, University College London, reviews historical and ongoing genetic variation research with a focus on hypertension. It tracks the progress studies have made in identifying genetic associations, revealing the functional mechanisms that support the roles of genetics in hypertension risk, and the clinical implications of these studies in guiding future risk assessment and disease interventions. While its findings reveal associations between hundreds of common genetic variants and hypertension, with the effect of the former on the latter varying by gene, this review highlights the…
Endometriosis is a common condition that many women suffer from but don’t realize they have. Endometriosis occurs when cells that normally grow inside the uterus grow outside of it. This abnormal cell growth occurs because the immune system fails to get rid of the endometrial tissue. Everyone experiences endometriosis differently. But many women who experience it experience indescribable pain. The kind that makes it feel like their insides are burning. To date, research and studies have found many different ways to manage this pain. Exercise happens to be one of those methods.Adding exercise to your routine has been shown to…
READING: 4 minutes Your skin has its own language. He sends you signs and tells you what’s going on without saying a word. Redness, itching, eczema… Atopic dermatitis can manifest itself in many ways. But what exactly is this condition and how can it be treated? Join us as we explore the world of atopic dermatitis with our expert Albert Navasa, ISDIN Medical Marketing Specialist. What is atopic dermatitis? Albert Navasa helps us understand the term: “Simply put, atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes dryness, itching and inflammation of the skin.” Although it…
Have you ever wondered why Leonardo DiCaprio only dates women under 25? Or what Sir Mix-a-Lot and his many fans like? (They’re big behinds and he can’t lie.) Or how people on the Netflix show Love Is Blind can feel attracted to a person to the point of pursuing marriage, before ever seeing each other’s physical appearances? These examples only scratch the surface of the many possible partner characteristics (in this case, age, physical appearance, and emotional connection) that can be considered sexually stimulating, but the list doesn’t end there. Sexual arousal is a complex physiological and psychological phenomenon that…
In recent years, veganism has proven that it is not a fading fad: The number of people identifying as vegan continues to grow, sales and demand for plant-based foods are steadily increasing, and recommendations for meat-free living from healthcare giants such as Kaiser Permanente and American Institute for Cancer Research make sure the lifestyle is here to stay. Veganism, in dietary terms, is defined as a diet free of animal products such as meat, fish and poultry as well as dairy, eggs, gelatin and (for some practitioners) honey. Whether you’re thinking about going vegan, have already made the transition, or…