Suffer from depression? Tai Chi could ease it
PRACTISING Tai Chi, a form of ancient Chinese martial art, for 12 weeks may significantly reduce symptoms of depression such as persistent feeling of sadness or loss, a study showed.
Tai Chi, which has been used for more than 1 000 years, combines deep breathing and slow and gentle movements.
It is generally suitable for people of any level of physical fitness.
“While some previous studies have suggested that Tai Chi may be useful in treating anxiety and depression, most have used it as a supplement to treatment for others medical conditions, ACTOR Tiger Shroff, who has been chosen to play the lead role in the Bollywood remake of Rambo, follows three mantras to maintain his fit frame and glowing skin.
The actor, who started his Hindi film career with Heropanti and has come on board to endorse Garnier Men with Sushant Singh Rajput and John Abraham, believes staying healthy is a way of life. To help his fans and followers lead a similar life, Tiger has spoken about his regime:
Regular workouts: “Considering our hectic routine and demanding work pressure, it is crucial for everyone to conduct regular workout PEOPLE who spend too much time texting may be at increased risk of having “smartphone thumb”, a painful condition caused by repetitive movements of typing that may lead to arthritis in the thumb, doctors have warned.
Formally known as tendinitis, the condition was earlier only seen in factory workers.
It causes the tendon that bends and flexes the thumb to become inflamed.
But with increased use of smartphones, this type of pain has become more common over the years, according to a CBSNews.com report.
“One of the hypotheses is that the joints get loose and lax and, because of that, the bones kind of move differently than they would in a normal situation,” Kristin Zhao, a biomedical rather than patients with depression,” said Albert Yeung from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Tai Chi can be particularly effective for patients, who avoid conventional psychiatric treatment, the researchers said.
For the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the team recruited 50 participants through advertisements offering Tai Chi for stress reduction.
Of these 17 were in the tai chi group, 14 in the education group that included discussions on stress, mental health and depression and 19 in the a passive control, waitlist group. sessions. I make sure I work out for at least two hours every day. In addition to an attractive physique, it largely helps improve blood circulation in the body and boosts positivity making you feel healthy and happy.”
Eating healthily: “To look good and fresh always, it is pertinent to eat healthy. If you are not following a good diet, then the workout you do is worthless.
The food you eat should be high in proteins and vitamins for your body.
“I follow a balanced diet that includes a good mix of dry fruits, eggs, vegetables, sprouts, meat and fish. I also
The 12-week assessments showed the Tai Chi group had significantly greater improvement in depression symptoms than did members try and stay away from processed foods as much as possible. Additionally, I believe in the power of detox, so I ensure I consume green tea at least three, four times during the day.”
Daily skin care regimen: “While it is important to drink an adequate amount of water and get proper sleep to look good, it is equally vital to address external factors that tend to take a toll on your skin.
In my profession, where I have to perform my own stunts, dance in the blazing sun and fight villains in outdoor locations, I still need to look good and fresh at all engineer at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester was quoted as saying by CBS Minnesota.
The movements we require our thumbs to make as we hold our phones are awkward, Zhao said.
“It’s also a movement that requires some force through the thumbs. It’s not just free movement in space,” she said.
“Our hypothesis is that abnormal motion of bones in the thumb could be causing pain onset and eventual osteoarthritis.”
The ways to prevent the problem include giving your thumbs a break and using your forefinger sometimes.
Also doing daily stretching exercises to keep your tendons limber, among others, eases the strain. – IANS FAILING to sleep more than six hours may nearly double the risk of death in people with metabolic syndrome – a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity – researchers have warned.
A study found that people with metabolic syndrome, who slept for more than six hours were about 1.49 times more likely to die of stroke.
Conversely, those who slept less than six hours were about 2.1 times more likely to die of heart disease or stroke.
For those who got more sleep, the risk of death was more modest, the researchers said.
The short sleepers with metabolic syndrome were also 1.99 times more likely to die from any cause compared to those without metabolic syndrome.
“If you have several heart disease risk factors, taking care of your sleep and consulting with a clinician if you have insufficient of either control group.
Earlier this year, China nominated Tai Chi for inclusion in the Unesco List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. times. Therefore, I make sure I use products that take care of my skin’s needs without much hassle.
“My personal favourite is the Garnier face wash, which has Matcha green tea as it not only helps to cleanse my face but also detoxifies it from dirt and impurities.
“I just have to use it twice a day and it guarantees me clean and purified skin, making it easy for me to carry out my active lifestyle, without a worry.” – IANS sleep is important if you want to lower your risk of death from heart disease or stroke,” said lead author Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
For the study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the team selected 1 344 adults (average age 49 years, 42% male), who spent one night in a sleep laboratory.
The results showed that 39.2% of the participants had at least three of the risk factors – body mass index Studies found that Tai Chi could help patients suffering from back pain, osteoarthritis, neck pain, fibromyalgia, and headaches. – IANS (BMI) higher than 30 and elevated total cholesterol, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and triglyceride levels.
During an average follow-up of 16.6 years, 22% of the participants died.
“Future clinical trials are needed to determine whether lengthening sleep, in combination with lowering blood pressure and glucose, improves the prognosis of people with the metabolic syndrome,” Fernandez-Mendoza said. – IANS