Crossing into your late thirties and early forties and having a sedentary lifestyle? Then chances are that you have high blood pressure. But what exactly do we mean by ‘blood pressure’? Crossing into your late thirties and early forties and having a sedentary lifestyle? Then chances are that you have high blood pressure. But what exactly do we mean by ‘blood pressure’? Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the walls of the blood vessels by the blood flowing through them. This pressure is required for the proper circulation of the blood without which the blood cannot flow to all the areas of the body. But when the pressure increases, the blood exerts excess stress on the blood vessel walls. This leads to the release of clotting factors, thereby increasing the chances of forming blood clots that may lead to heart attacks and stroke. The heartening news is that you can easily control it with a few lifestyle changes. Here are ten practical ways to control blood pressure that you can incorporate into your lifestyle: Lose that extra weight: Every person has a normal range of BMI within which they are considered to be healthy. But when the BMI increases, it indicates the rise in risk factors for getting the blood pressure.

Have you ever checked the ingredients of any beauty product? If not, check them out at once. You’ll find that one particular ingredient keeps surfacing regularly. Yes, you are right! It is Aloe vera, an effective antimicrobial that is often included as part of cosmetics. You’ve probably observed this two-foot-tall plant in the garden, but you’ve most likely been unaware of the full range of what it has to offer. Aloe vera has prickly leaves which, when crushed, give a jelly-like substance containing water, vitamins, proteins and other compounds. It has a bitter taste but is known for centuries to regulate body temperature. It contains vitamins B, C, E and A. Healing properties are also attributed to this gel, which is known to eliminate toxins from the body due to the presence of acemannan (a carbohydrate). Aloe vera can be grown in your garden or portico and requires less attention and water. And once it is grown, you can use the gel yourself and prepare various compounds for different purposes. Read on to familiarize yourself with specifics regarding the benefits of Aloe vera for your skin, and how to prepare Aloe vera gel. Benefits of Aloe vera for your skin:

Tired and burnt out from continuous work? Looking for a break? Every week end you can find people hitting the bars, pubs, and dance floors, looking to unwind after a long, hard week. They hope that a weekend of drinking and partying will give them some much-needed rest and relaxation. But the truth is that any reprieve they get is only temporary, and the entire cycle repeats once Monday starts. After a point, people take some time off and go on a vacation; only to return to the same cycle again. What most people don’t understand is that weekends and holidays alone won’t help beat the burn-out of the daily grind. But if you’re one of those who’s seen the light, then the next time you have some time off, don’t just go on an ordinary vacation. Instead, head to a Yoga retreat. Why a yoga retreat? Why go for a yoga retreat, and not just a weekend yoga classes, you might be wondering? Here’s why: a yoga retreat is a unique experience, especially when the retreat is in an exotic location. It will give you a break unlike any other. But that alone probably isn’t enough to convince you.

The thyroid is the gland that secretes all the major hormones, which your body needs to grow and function. From the growth hormone to the hormone required for a better metabolism; everything is secreted by the thyroid gland. That is why when it is affected, there are a series of health problems that occur. A few common thyroid symptoms are obesity or weight gain, without a change in food or diet. The person suffers from fatigue as the metabolism slows down, which in turn decreases energy production in the body. There are many other thyroid symptoms, which can be dealt with by eating the right food. Indeed, while there is a medication that can help you deal with thyroid-related problems, eating healthy really is the only way to ensure a healthy thyroid in the long run. Read on to find the best foods for your thyroid: Seaweed Iodine is necessary for maintaining a healthy thyroid. It is observed that our bodies don’t get enough iodine, and that is why many people suffer from a thyroid problem. One of the best ways to have the required amount of iodine is to have brown seaweed or sushi a few times in a week.These sea foods are great to taste.

Divorce has become very common these days for many reasons. Psychologists and psychiatrists would argue that it is better to separate than to stay together and fight every day. While divorce might be a way for a couple to get a better life for themselves, it is still a sad experience – and one through which the children suffer the most. Divorce affects every child in different ways; and it has been observed that in many cases, the effects of divorce on a child’s psychology are largely adverse. In various surveys across the globe, children have admitted that their life would have been different if their parents were not divorced. Many of them wonder whether they could have a healthy marriage in the future, unlike that of their parents. There are many more psychological dilemmas that these children of divorced couples face. It is the parents’ duty to handle their legal separation in such a way that it doesn’t leave a psychological and emotional scar on their child. For parents who are in the midst of a divorce, here are some tips to handle your divorce such that it doesn’t hurt your child in any way- Love your child: There is no doubt that you love your child.