Are you experiencing sudden weight gain, thinning hair or feel tired all day long? Well, you can blame your hormones for causing such discomfort. As a woman, your hormones are the keys that define your overall health, ranging from your outer appearance to your mood. It is no surprise that your body requires these chemicals for regulating different processes and even the slightest imbalance in your hormonal levels can take your body off-kilter. Although the levels of hormones can fluctuate at any age, women are more likely to experience hormonal imbalances during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. It may occur due to unhealthy lifestyle or an underlying medical condition, which may require immediate medical assistance. However, most women not even realize what could be the reason behind their weird behavior. Today, we are here with a list of 10 clear symptoms of hormonal imbalances in women. Read on!

Frequent Mood Changes: Women are more likely to experience mood swings during menstruation, pregnancy or menopause. All thanks to the raised levels of sex hormone, estrogen which has a significant effect on your brain’s neurotransmitters including Serotonin, which is believed to elevate your mood. Fluctuations in estrogen often result in Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) or depressed mood during periods, pregnancy or perimenopause.

Low Sex Drive: Decreased sex drive is another prominent symptom of hormonal imbalance in females. Women who are going through perimenopause or menopause are more likely to experience low libido due to falling levels of estrogen and testosterone (a male hormone which is present in women in low amounts).

Unexplained Weight Gain: Unexplained weight can be a sign of a plethora of hormone-related health issues such as an underactive thyroid gland, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or menstrual disorders.

Fertility Issues: Hormonal imbalance is a major factor that causes fertility problems in most women. However, it’s worth knowing that a woman’s fertility begins to drop naturally after the age of 35. In addition, low levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) can lower your chances to conceive and falling luteinizing hormonal levels may interfere with your ovary’s ability to release eggs, which, in turn, causes infertility.

Skin Problems: Chronic acne and breakouts may signify low levels of estrogens and raised levels of androgen hormones simultaneously. Besides, it can indicate serious health issues like PCOS.  Similarly, any disruption in hormone levels during pregnancy or menopause can cause itchy skin, while dry skin may be a sign of thyroid-related disorders.

Headache or Dizziness: Many women suffer a headache or dizziness during pregnancy or menopause. All thanks to their hormonal shift. Besides, many women experience frequent bouts of nausea during the menstrual cycle or in the early stages of pregnancy.

Vaginal Dryness: Vaginal dryness is often experienced by women going through perimenopause and menopause. It can be credited to falling estrogen levels or certain medications such as birth control pills or anti-depressants.

Insomnia or Poor Sleep: During perimenopause or menopause, your body slows down the production of sleep hormones.  Additionally, falling levels of estrogen can trigger night sweats, which in turn, can disrupt your sleep and can cause a dip in energy as well.

Weak or Brittle Bones: A drop in estrogen and progesterone levels may result in weaker bones.

Unregulated Glucose Levels: Fluctuating blood sugars or diabetes is another prominent factor that signifies a hormonal imbalance in women. The hormones, estrogen, and progesterone deeply affect your blood sugar levels and after menopause, your glucose level is more variable and less predictable than ever.

What to Do :

If you are suffering any of these symptoms, we recommend you to consult a qualified health professional for early detection of serious health issues. Besides, you can try some natural remedies (including exercise) to get relief from discomforting symptoms such as PMS or menstrual cramps. We wish you good health!

If you are one of those who are tired of trying up everything to shed off your excess body weight and failed ultimately to gain the results you aimed for then, don’t worry! Here are some of the tips that you would want to go with all your lifetime. You lose your time, money, energy and what not in dealing with old practices of weight loss program but that’s not how you are going to make life better. With new things come new experiences.

Make a resolution to adopt authentic ways in your daily routine for best weight loss results, you will soon find yourself on the vertex of happiness with well-toned body. It is a dream of everyone to have a chiselled physique but before you splurge on a healthy lifestyle, given a bit amount of time for every mandatory activity on a daily basis to gain results. When you experience unsuccessful weight loss journey with implementation of redundant workout methods then, it is utmost important and high-time to inculcate some healthy effective tips to bring back the old era of a fit life.

You have already lagged behind in life and slowed down your speed. Start your weight loss goal from today onwards that will help you get on a nutrition track soon. Relying on just fat loss products and indulging in some physical activities won’t get you into lucrative results unless you perform the healthy tricks perpetually. The hardest part about weight loss is knowing what actually works and what doesn’t- so, here we have come up with some useful information that you can go along with easily that will help you stay fit in the long-run. They will ensure that overweight or excess fat won’t come your way as a hindrance.   

Take supplements with omega-3 fats- Omega-3 fat is vital fatty acid for your body that effectively works and increases body and brain’s ability to perform well. Omega-3 fats from fish oils increase your muscle tone, improve your mood and help you recover from the exercise pain. It is helpful in increasing signals in the muscle which increases lean muscle recovery. It puts a curb on muscle breakdown caused by strenuous sessions of exercises, improves the nerve cell growth and increase aerobic capacity. In addition to this, it brings improvement to your eyesight, prevents the risk of cardiovascular diseases, improves metabolic rate, inflammation reduces and start healing within some days which is good in keeping your joints healthy.

Protein intake every day- Protein is an essential nutrient that helps to repair tissues; it is needed especially when you have been taking rigorous training. Taking protein while workouts give you more power to go through sessions easily and smoothly. A high diet that entails maximum protein is suggested while you are doing exercise. But many people forget to follow this essential diet the repercussions of which may come out to be disaster at times on the health front. Your require around 1.5 grams of lean protein per day, if the body is falling short of this protein, then consider taking a product that fulfills this requirement without any side effects.

Take supplements with Creatine Monohydrate- Most people are not able to decide if they should take creatine or not, they somewhere develop a feeling that it is going to make them big in size due to which apprehension takes over in them for not using it. They feel sceptical to use it even if the body demands. Creatine improves your body size to a large extent and increases your power, strength and brings endurance ability in you so you can put out more efforts during workouts. Creatine doesn’t have any side effects nor does it focus on any specific area of your body to enlarge them, it equally works in your entire body. You realize its importance only when you are not taking it. So it should be added in your daily routine.

Take rest and proper Sleep– Many products are available in the market in the name of natural weight loss supplements but unfortunately don’t seem to work the way you expect and face disappointment with their outcomes. The one bad thing that most of the people get into is the habit of regular usage of capsules without enough knowledge about them. This causes a barrier in your sleep apart from other health effects; sleep is one of the main activities that you should pay attention to the most despite getting engaged with workout routines. All your hard work will go in vain if you fail to get proper sleep post work out.

A body needs at least 6 hours of complete rest if you are daily hitting the energy draining workout sessions. When you are sleeping, your body is in rest mode and regulates hormones properly, increases recovery in all body areas and repairs the muscle damage. The body gets complete time when in sleeping mode and functions in a more amazing way that is generally not possible when you’re awake. So, focus to have complete 8 hours sleep to ward off the laziness and dozing off.

Eat good stuff in more quantity, avoid less eating- Cutting calories is never a good option for health, it alleviates the chances of recovery capabilities but brings the effectiveness of your workouts. Focusing on healthy and ideal diet is a way to wellness goals. Reducing the consumption of processed and packaged food improves your nutritional intake, increases satiety to snack on to eatables, and increases the caloric density. Healthy eating with consistency is the best way to achieve your health goals. Making small changes in the meal within a week will bring big changes in your health. Too much of dieting is like starvation that leads to no great results but is an invitation to disastrous health issues. So, make sure to keep eating better and improve your diet with quality foods.

Eat fat with good quantity- All cells in your body are made from fat, so never cut down on eating any fat, it is a much-needed nutrient. The fat should be in enough quantity in your body or else the body will get more dependent on fat stores. One gram of healthy fat per kilogram of body weight is the need of the body, split evenly between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The sources of healthy fats are coconut, seeds, fatty fish and avocado.

Prefer eating after work out- There is no best time to eat after training or work out. As you get finished doing exercise, prefer to snack on to anything in liquid or solid stuff in eatables but whatever you eat should contain protein and quality carbohydrates that make you feel energized and good. It is always a good idea to eat or drink something post workout to maximize energy and regain lost power. Body recovery process is essential so, even before eating having water in good amount is better.  

Results are visible only when they are followed in a standardized way. There will always be lots of advice pouring in from everyone with regards to health but only following healthy tips work eventually. So, make sure you are not getting diverted to other sources of knowledge when you have a credible source of perfect weight management. 

Fifth International Yoga Day is finally here, and we’re sure, your yoga mats and workout costumes are already out. Yoga is an ancient practice that embraces physical, mental and spiritual disciplines to transform the human body and mind. In fact, it is the science that is designed to cultivate health and happiness by developing a greater sense of awareness and higher consciousness. Nowadays, yoga has gained tremendous popularity as a system of physical exercise and is actively practiced by children, fitness enthusiasts and even elderly. World Yoga Day celebrations are held on 21^st June ofevery year in 180 countries across the globe.  This year’s theme is ‘Climate action’ and ‘Yoga for heart’. The Hon’ble PM of India, Shri. Narendra Modi is expected to attend the main event on International Yoga Day in Ranchi. On the basis of this year’s theme, we are here with a list of 5 best yoga asanas for a healthy heart.  Read on!

Veerbhadrasan – Veerbhadrasan is also known as the warrior pose because it was primarily practiced by the warrior in ancient times. This super-easy yoga pose keeps blood pressure in check and forms an ideal workout for heart patients. Besides, it energizes the body and wards off stress.

Step-by-Step:

1. Stand upright and keep one leg in lunge-like position. Ensure that your knee forms an angle of 90 degrees.
2. Now, stretch another leg back so that it forms an angle at 60 degrees. Also, both the legs should be at least 3 or 4 meters apart from each other.
3.  Next, extend both your arms high above your head. The palms should face one another.
4. If your right foot is stretched forward, rotate your torso towards the right and hold the position for a few minutes and vice-versa.
5. You can repeat the process at least 5-6 times.

Setu Bandhasana or The Bridge Pose: Setu bandhasana or the bridge pose is another effective pose that is believed to benefit your heart. The pose derived its name as it resembles an architectural bridge. This pose is excellent for heart patients as it improves blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, and stretches heart muscles.

Step-by-step:

1. Lie on your back on the floor and bring your arms closer to the body. The palms should rest on the floor.
2. Bend your knees. Keep in mind that both the feet should be hip-width apart.
3. Now, take a deep breath and lift your back. Also, raise your pelvic area so that your thighs lie parallel to the floor. Try to touch your chin to your chest.
4. Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat the process 3-4 times.

Bhujang Asana or The Cobra Pose: Bhujanga is a Sanskrit word for ‘cobra’. This easy to do pose benefits your heart by stretching the chest muscles and improving the flow of blood in your arteries. Besides, this exercise calms your mind and helps prevent stress, anxiety and depression as well.

Step-by-Step:

1. Lie down on your stomach on the ground. Bring your arms closer to your chest.
2. Join your feet together.
3. Rest your chin on the ground. Now, take a deep breath and raise your upper body.
4. Make sure that your feet are constantly in touch with the ground.
5. Hold the position for 30-40 seconds. Repeat the process 2-3 times.

Trikonasana: Trikonasana or the triangular pose is named aptly as your body takes a triangular position in this exercise. It is extremely easy to perform and relaxes your mind. Besides, this pose stretches chest muscles and boosts digestive health as well.

Step-by-Step:

1. Stand straight with your feet apart. Now, twist your right foot at 90 degrees, and keep the left foot inwards. Take a deep breath.
2. Now, bend your body to the right and touch the right foot with your hand. Exhale slowly while bending your body.
3. Raise your left arm upright and see up. Stretch your body as much as you can. Hold the position for a few minutes and return to the normal position.

Surya Namaskar- Surya Namaskar or the sun salutation holds immense importance in the Vedic culture. For centuries, we have bowed sun for expressing gratitude towards the biggest source of life on the planet. This pose not only holds religious importance; it has the potential to improve heart functions as well. It comprises a series of 12 yoga poses that activates all energy chakras in your body.

Step-by-Step:

Posture 1- Stand straight and bring your feet closer.Inhale and bring the palms together and join them to form a prayer position. Keep them close to your heart.

Posture 2- Take a deep breath.  Keeping your palms in the prayer position, raise your arms above your head. Try to keep them straight; a little bend, however, is alright. Now, pull your spine to make a curve.

Posture 3- Stand straight and take a deep breath. Exhale slowly as you bend your knees to come into a squat position. Now, rest your hands on the floor, besides your feet.

Posture 4- Inhale slowly and outstretch your right leg in the backward direction. Rest the right knee and toe of the foot on the ground.  Ensure that the left foot and hands rest firmly on the ground. Let your hip weight drop down and breathe normally.

Posture 5– Inhale and move the left leg in the back direction, resting your body weight on toes and arms. Keep your arms straight. Now, kneel down to remove the strain from your legs and arms.

Posture 6- Take a deep breath and bend towards the ground in a kneeling position. Move the hips back slightly. Slide your body forward. Thereafter, rest your chest and chin on the floor. Raise your hips a little.

Posture 7- Lie on your stomach and rest your palms on the ground, closer to your body. Now, lift your upper body while putting the weight on your arms and look up at the sky.

Posture 8- Lie down on your stomach. Now, lift your hips and tail bone to bring your body into an inverted ‘V’ position. Exhale slowly while performing this asana.

Posture 9- Again breathe in and stretch the left leg in the backward direction. Make sure that the toe stays in contact with the ground. Now, bring the right foot forward and place it in between both the arms. Rest your palms on the ground. Press your buttocks and look up.

Posture 10- Breathe out and stand upright. Now, bend your body down and place your palms on the ground.

Posture 11- Stand straight, take a deep breath and roll the spine up.  Raise your hands straight above the head and bend your body in the backward direction to form a curve.

Posture 12- Stand straight and take a deep breath. Now, raise your arms above your head and twist your palms so that they face the sky. Now bring the palms closer and join both the palms. Thereafter, lift the heels and rest your body on the toes of both your feet.  Hold this position for a few seconds and come back to the normal position.

This completes a cycle of Surya Namaskar. You can repeat the process 2-3 times to reap the best benefits.

Climate Action and Heart Health:

Environmental conditions and cardiovascular health are deeply interwoven. Wildly fluctuating temperatures, elevated levels of greenhouse gases and pollutants in the environment can take a toll on your overall health. A survey report by The Lancet (international medical journal) revealed that air pollution is the third major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in India, the other two being poor nutrition and high blood pressure. The climate change is not only affecting the heart health in elderly but increasing the rate of heart-related disorders in the newborn as well. All thanks to excessive deforestation, setting up of new industries and plants, urbanization, excessive use of fossil fuels and many others. The need of the hour is to bring little attention to the environment and making serious efforts to compensate for all the damage we have done to the environment in the past few decades. This International Yoga day, open your heart and pledge to plant at least 5 trees in your locality. Now, grab your workout gears and indulge yourself in some easy yoga exercises. We heartily wish you a healthy life. Happy International Yoga Day!

It is needless to say that how many pills you have tried for weight loss over the years. But if you are still searching for the best one then it is evident that you must have had bad experiences with earlier products. Firstly, knowledge about the product is the first thing that should be embedded in your mind before you decide to buy weight loss supplements.

The market is prevailing with numerous Garcinia products, some claim to be the leading market suppliers when it comes to authentication but everything looks greener on the other side. The result you get eventually is nothing but same as before with protruding belly. As a result, you end up investing your hard-earned money on product that contains nothing concrete in terms of ingredients.

Well, not all weight loss products come with a guarantee to make you slim overnight but if selection is done with extensive research then, definitely you come across some sort of expected weight loss results. The list of weight loss supplements in the market is brimming with effectiveness that aids in fat loss and weight loss. But it is up to you to decide the optimal one that could go well with your overweight problems.

Garcinia Cambogia is a go-to choice when it comes to credible weight loss products. The product is filled with potent and powerful ingredients that make it stand out in the market, this is the reason it is making trends while carrying the inexplicable reputation along with it that appeals to all weight loss problems. One of the specialties of Garcinia supplements is their ability to prevent you from gorging on food; the HCA here plays a vital part in stopping the buildup of the fat and slows down the process of emptying of stomach.

Not just kicking out overweight problems, Garcinia Cambogia fruit is known as one of the authenticated medicines that serve many other purposes apart from weight loss solutions. The fruit is available in abundance in the lap of verdant greenery of Southeast Asia amid the lush valleys which has seen augmentation in the market in recent times as herbal weight loss products in India and across the world.  

The fruit in no time gained international popularity because it contains high amount of Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) that works as a traditional remedy for overall well-being. The supplements made out of Garcinia enlarge your life and keep you away from the maladies that are occasionally occur due to overeating, bad eating or intake of processed foods. One doesn’t need to keep a regular upkeep of the body if he is regular with taking Garcinia Cambogia capsules. As per the reports, those taking Garcinia Fat Burner capsules for a long time are able to experience tremendous amount of change in the entire functioning of the body with good fat loss results.

Comprehensively speaking, it is believed to prevent carbohydrates from converting into fats in our body. Its dried rinds work as a flavoring agent in culinary, often used in place of lemon and tamarind to make delicacies scrumptious and also a carminative. This fruit is an alternative to all fruits basically taken to fulfil the deficiency of body elements. Its blend of minerals and vitamins promote better bone health which comes as a by-product in Garcinia Cambogia weight loss pills, which is not found in other competing fruit extracts.

What benefits Garcinia Cambogia weight loss supplement provides?

 Garcinia Cambogia weight loss capsules as the name suggest inhibits the process of fat storing and give you ultimate boost of energy to perform task efficiently without any barrier. These capsules are better in every way as compared to other weight loss capsules in the market. It is not only preferred as a supplement but also eliminates health complications that are common in the human body. Within couple of days after using capsules one experience great amount of change in terms of overall health which is enough to keep you agile for 24 hours.

There are claims that Garcinia Cambogia extracts help in weight loss and gives you a boost of energy to do the required work out after office.

Garcinia Cambogia pills have shown to replace fat with toned strong muscles and also giving you a better mood on the whole when you have been pushed to that stress corner in life.

However, Garcinia Cambogia extract pills are usually not preferred as a supplement as they lead to health complications such as toxicity of the body.

Some of the best uses of having Garcinia Cambogia are:

Improves Metabolism:  This weight loss supplement helps to speed-up the calorie-burning process in the body. It aids in boosting metabolism. Also, known to lower cholesterol, it makes body shed extra pounds faster.

Increases Energy: Dieting and workout often make our body feel exhausted easily. Due to lack of proper nourishment and exercise, you may feel lethargic and muscle weakness. Garcinia Cambogiaextracts are said to give bursts of energy to our bodies.

Lowers Appetite: The HCA found in Garcinia Cambogia can lower appetite by increasing the production of serotonin. It helps increase feelings of happiness and thus, lessens appetite and food cravings at odd hours.

Combats Stress and Depression: The increased serotonin production also reduces depression. Apart from this, this herbal supplement also lowers cortisol levels in the blood, the most common stress hormone. It may also help in controlling anxiety and decrease the level of oxidative stress in our body.

Nowadays, being overweight is not uncommon. In fact, a majority of us are affected by a little weight gain.  We all know that the key to losing weight is eating less and moving more. However, in recent times of busy schedule and modern lifestyle, sticking to regimented diet plans is not always possible. Besides, you may feel too lazy to hit the gym every day. In such scenarios, shedding a few extra pounds becomes even more challenging. For this reason, many companies are coming up with numerous fad diets and supplements that claim to trigger instant weight loss. But, these claims are always not true and can leave you in disappointment. If you’re looking for to shed stubborn pockets of fats without exercises, there are ways to reach your health goals. Read on!

#  1. Ditch Aerated Drinks

Many of us like to combine our meals or snacks with aerated drinks, which not only adds up a few extra calories but lowers the nutrition value of the food as well. At first, ordering a fresh lime soda may seem like a good replacement to your favourite beverages, but aerated lime juice is not at all good for your waistline and teeth. As per the report published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, the artificial sweeteners present in diet coke, calorie-free drinks can interfere with enzymatic activities and hormones in your body, which, in turn, can lead to weight gain. Rather, including healthy beverages such as lemon-honey water, buttermilk or green tea in your diet can speed up the process of melting fat.

# 2. Chew Thoroughly

Your brain needs time to realize that you’ve eaten enough. Chewing your food properly makes you eat slowly and results in low food intake along with fuller feeling. A clinical trial revealed that the people who chew less and eat faster are more likely to put on weight as compared to slow eaters. Besides, fast eaters are at a greater risk of becoming obese. In addition, avoid talking to someone or over phone while eating as it may cause distraction and you may not chew the food properly.

# 3. Use Smaller Plates

Portion control forms a crucial factor while you are trying to melt stubborn fat. Nowadays, the regular plates have become larger in diameter as compared to the conventional food plates. It makes factor responsible for fat accumulation in your body. The fitness experts recommend choosing smaller plates for unhealthy food. It enables you to limit the intake of greasy and high-calorie foods.

# 4. Eat More Proteins

A protein-rich diet has a powerful impact on your appetite. Eating more proteins makes you feel fuller for longer, reduces calorie intake and delays hunger. A clinical trial revealed that eating high-protein yogurt as an afternoon snack resulted in reduced hunger in a number of people. Besides, munching on beans and sprouts makes a healthier alternative to fried foods and high-calorie French fries. Also, adding a teaspoon of chia seeds to your favourite drinks, smoothies and deserts make a simple way to add more proteins to your diet.

# 5. Swipe Away Stress

Stress has adverse impacts on your mental as well as physical health. The elevated levels of stress disrupt hormonal balance and take your body off-kilter. When you’re stressed, your body increases the production of Glucocorticoid hormone, which, in turn, makes you feel hungry. Besides, many people tend to overeat under emotional situations, which can be another reason for unwanted weight gain. Therefore, ruling your stress is crucial while you’re trying to shed weight.

# 6.  Get a Pet

Yes! You heard it right! Pets, especially dogs need to be walked two-three times daily and often require the company of their owners. This not only increases your physical activity but elevates your mood as well. These furry animals make great emotional support and spending some time with them regularly helps reduce depression and anxiety.

# 7. Sleep Sound

We all know that a good night slumber is important for improving overall health. But, a few of us know that it plays a crucial role in weight management as well. A sound sleep regulates your circadian cycle and boosts metabolism. Besides, getting quality sleep for 6 hours enhances your energy levels and improves your day-to-day performance.

The Bottom Line

These are 7 amazing ways that can help you lose a few extra pounds without undergoing rigorous exercise regimes. If you are the one who craves for a fit and lean body but feeling lazy to hit the gym, give these tricks a try. Stay fit!