SUNRISE 4 WELLNESS

Humans are prone to fall for exaggerated versions of reality. Junk food, for example, drives our reward systems into a frenzy. After spending hundreds of thousands of years hunting and foraging for food in the wild, the human brain has evolved to place a high value on salt, sugar, and fat. Such foods are often calorie-dense and they were quite rare when our ancient ancestors were roaming the savannah. When you don’t know where your next meal is coming from, eating as much as possible is an excellent strategy for survival. Today, however, we live in a calorie-rich environment. Food is abundant, but your brain continues to crave it like it is scarce. The whole focus is on showing value on salt, sugar, and fat although its not advantageous to our health, but the craving persists because the brain’s reward centers have not changed for approximately fifty thousand years. The modern food industry relies on stretching our instincts beyond their evolutionary purpose. With natural, unpr...

Immunity - Eating the right food can help boost your immunity. Citrus fruits are rich sources of vitamin C that directly strengthen the immune system. Herbs like turmeric, ginger and garlic are rich in antioxidants and linked to the prevention of a number of diseases including several types of cancer. Proteins also help nourish your immune system and hence should not be ignored. A combination of asanas and yogic breathing techniques can help boost your immunity. Some asanas to try include Viparita Karani, Bhujangasana, Matsyasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana. These poses help lower stress and boost immunity by pumping rich oxygenated blood to all the parts of the body. Energy - The food you eat is turned into glucose to fuel the body and maintain a constant supply of energy. Soy and green leafy vegetables that are rich in iron can effectively boost your energy levels. Fruits like apples, bananas and oranges can also help increase your energy. Yogurt rich in magnesium does not directly ...

You need to undertake the following measures: 1) Exercise: It is extremely important for every individual to exercise daily for an 30 to 45 Minutes at least 5 days in a week.. For human life, exercise is a great natural source of energy. Exercise helps in restoring the impaired acid-alkaline balance thus keeping the Pitta*, Vayu* and Kapha* (called Tridoshas*) well-balanced, which leaves you physically energetic. 2) Sleep: Sound sleep, in itself, is an amazing source of energy. But the sleep needs to be scheduled in a manner that you can wake up before sunrise. Waking up late, even if you complete your sleep, it will not reap you any benefit in terms of energy. 3) Regular Meals: Depriving the body of food or bringing, both are equally dangerous for the body. A small regular meal of your liking, every three hours, is a tried and tested formula for energy. An empty or excessively full stomach disrupts the acid-alkaline levels, which gradually drains you of energy. You must have ha...

There are several nutritional differences between whey isolate and concentrate. These differences are caused by the processing methods. When the liquid whey is collected as a by-product of cheese or yogurt production, it undergoes several processing steps to increase its protein content . After a sufficient protein concentration is achieved, the liquid can be dried to form whey concentrate powder that consists anywhere between 50% to 80% protein by weight. The remaining of the whey concentrate powder contains carbohydrates and fats. If different processing steps are used to reduce the fat and carbohydrate content of whey, a whey isolate powder containing 90% or more protein by weight can be produced Overall, the processing steps used in the production of whey isolate result in higher protein content and lower fat and carbohydrate content per serving. However, the types of amino acids found in both forms of whey are virtually identical, since they are derived from the same pr...

Whether you’re 20 years old or 70 years old, the basics of maintaining a healthy diet apply. Keep your proteins lean, focus on healthy carbohydrates (such as colorful fruits and veggies, and whole grains), and eat moderate amounts of healthy fats from foods such as nuts, avocado, olive oil and fatty fish. With each passing decade, there are some areas of your diet that may need some attention. There are subtle shifts in nutrient and calorie needs, and your eating and activity patterns are often influenced by the demands of your daily life. So, here is your decade-by-decade guide to healthy eating. Healthy Eating at Every Age How to Eat in Your 20sFor many, this is the decade when the transition is made from college to career. Eating (and drinking) habits in your early 20s may not be the best. As you transition into a regular work schedule, you might carry some of those habits with you. Working life often features more meals out, coffee breaks with colleagues and happy hours after w...

If you are doing any resistance training (which includes weightlifting, band exercises and some forms of yoga and Pilates.) So Resistance training, along with the right amount, type, and the timing of protein intake can help muscles grow bigger and stronger. The most efficient form of exercise is what is known as high intensity interval exercise that combines resistance and aerobic exercise over a 30 to 45 minute time period. The proper form of exercise and proper nutrition are both important in feeding the muscle. Any exercise that stretches a muscle will help to build that muscle. Consuming protein, along with carbohydrate and proper hydration increases muscle mass. Muscle growth occurs more effectively when protein is consumed during an exercise recovery period (within one hour after completing resistance exercise, rather than before or during resistance exercise) Many studies show that resistance exercise sensitizes muscle to growth, promoting activities of amino aci...

I am reading a book by Robin Sharma__ "The 5 AM Club" Some extracts from the book, I thought I must share with you guys Most of us live today with a wish we had more time. Yet we waste the time we have. Allowing digital distraction, cyber diversions, & online nuisance to steal the irreplaceable hours of the blessing called your life . You never get your days back, you know that. Life is very very fragile. There are people who will wake up today, take shower, put on their clothes, drink their coffee, eat their oatmeal--- and then be killed in a motor vehicle collision on their way to the office.  That's just life happening. So don't put off doing whatever it takes to express your natural genius. Live in a way that feels true to you & pay attention to the small miracles every day brings. Be grateful for every moment. Don't be timid when it comes to your ambitions. Stop wasting time on insanely trivial things. And make it a priority to reclaim th...