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The Vitamin D Dose: Why is it Important for the Body?

December 13, 2016 Srijitabody, D, Dose:, for, important, Is, It, The, Vitamin, Why

Vitamin D refers to a group of several different forms of this vitamin. It is also popularly known as the sunshine vitamin. A modest exposure to sunlight, as less as 5 minutes is sufficient for the body to convert the cholesterol present in the skin to Vitamin D, using the ultraviolet rays of the sun. The British Dietetics Association recommends about 15 minutes exposure thrice a week between 11am to 3pm. Vitamin D may be classified as a vitamin but it also acts as a hormone in the body, regulating…

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: How Does the Superstar Look Ageless Even at 66?

December 13, 2016 Srijita66%, Ageless, at, Birthday, Does, Even, Happy, How, look, Rajinikanth:, Superstar, The

Rajinikanth turns 66 today, and is charting a new path with his upcoming movie 2.0 which will be released in 2017 on Diwali. Rajinikanth is acting in Shankar’s 2.0 with Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson, and the movie has already created quite the fan frenzy all over the world. Rajinikanth rules the hearts of many fans across the world, and is not just loved, but worshiped. The Thalaiva of South Indian cinema is still delivering hit after hit, blasting sales not only in India but even in the United Kingdom…

Why Crawling Is the Ultimate Total-Body Exercise

December 10, 2016 SrijitaCrawling, exercise:, Is, The, Total-Body, Ultimate, Why

Photo: Getty Images When you think of crawling, you probably think of adorable little rugrats. But according to Mayo Clinic physical therapist Danielle Johnson, crawling is an essential move for grown-ups too. She actually does it every day—and she’s not alone. Health and fitness experts are ravingabout the benefits of crawling, and other so-called fundamental movements. Squatting, jumping, running, hanging, balancing—they all fall into the same category. Essentially, fundamental movements are things we master as kids, but stop doing as we age. And that’s a shame because these activities engage our…

The Best Quick Workouts You Can Do in Just 60 Seconds

December 10, 2016 Srijita60, Best, Can, Do, In, Just, quick, seconds, The, workouts:, You

Photo: Getty Images We get it: Sometimes you just don’t have enough time in the day for a 60-minute spin class or lengthy session at the gym. The good news, though, is that you can still work up a sweat even if you’re traveling or having a crazed week at work. These super-quick moves from Alonzo Wilson, founder and director of training at Tone House in New York City, are designed to deliver maximum calorie burn in a short amount of time (think: less than a minute) so you can fit in a…

Power Yoga: Is it Really Worth the Hype?

December 10, 2016 SrijitaHype?, Is, It, Power, really, The, Worth, Yoga

In the words of Yogacharya Anoop of the Chaitanya Foundation, the traditional form of yoga focuses on correcting and strengthening the nervous system in order to benefit the body. Edit out the pauses, the breaks and trim down the necessity to hold a posture and you get Power Yoga. The practice entails doing asanas back-to-back, without stopping. “The traditional form of yoga requires you to focus on breathing and holding a posture for a number of breaths. This not only affects the nervous system but has an impact on your…

The Stress of the Holidays – and 2016 – May Make This the Perfect Time to Try Meditation

December 10, 2016 Srijita2016:, and, Holidays, Make, May, Meditation, of, perfect:, Stress, The, This, Time, to, Try

If we can agree on one thing, it’s that this holiday season is especially stressful. This year it’s not just about the crush of shopping, decorating, cooking and traveling, but the whirl of emotions about getting together with friends and family, some of whom may disagree with you on matters more weighty than whose holiday sweater is ugliest. It may be the year to spike the eggnog. Better yet, it may be the year to try meditation. We spoke to Tara Brach, a psychologist, teacher and founder of the Insight…