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Walk Away Your Blues: How Walking Improves Mood, Reduces Stress and Supports Mental Health By Monica Saxena  | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Philosophy of Walking In a world that often celebrates speed, success, possessions, and constant stimulation, choosing to walk can feel almost rebellious. There is something quietly powerful about slowing down, putting one foot in front of the other, and allowing yourself to simply be present. No gym membership, expensive equipment, or complicated routine is required—just your body, a little time, and a path to follow. Walking may seem like one of the simplest forms of exercise, but its benefits go far beyond physical fitness. A peaceful walk can create space to clear your mind, release everyday tension, lift your mood, and reconnect with yourself. For many of us, some of our clearest thoughts and most creative ideas don't come while sitting at a desk or s...

How can you boost your metabolism? 8 Best ways to do it By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | I still have vivid memories of my school biology classes, where we were slowly introduced to the basic terms and functions that keep the human body healthy. At that time, many of those concepts felt purely academic, meant only for exams and textbooks. Yet, as the years pass, I often find myself revisiting those lessons, because today, they hold far greater meaning in our daily lives. One such fundamental concept is metabolism . Back then, we learned it as a biological process; today, it has become a buzzword. From weight management to energy levels, everyone seems to be talking about “boosting metabolism". But what exactly is metabolism, and why is it so important for our overall health? Before jumping into tips and trends, it’s worth revisiting the basics and understanding metabolism once again—...

Heart Wreckers: Things  that are Harmful to Your Heart By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | World Heart Day (WHD) is observed on 29th September every year. This day was named to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and make strides to reduce it around the world. In keeping with this spirit and creating awareness about heart health, let’s find out what we can do to keep our hearts healthy. Heart wreckers typically refer to factors or behaviours that can significantly harm heart health. Certain foods can negatively impact heart health, especially when consumed in excess. Similarly, certain habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can be bad for heart health.  All of these can be termed heart-wreckers. Here are some common things and practices that are harmful to your heart that you need to watch out for: 1. Processed Meats : Common processed meat...

Who can develop heart disease By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Anyone can develop heart disease if they are not careful enough after a certain age, about what they eat, when they eat, or the lifestyle they follow. Their daily routine, food, physical activities, or lack of them, and stress reflect on their health, and their heart is no exception. Heart disease is generally thought of as something that will affect older adults, or if it is in your family, you are bound to get it. However, the fact is that it can impact people of all ages and backgrounds. But it is advisable to understand who is at risk for prevention and early intervention. In fact, heart disease does not occur only due to a poor lifestyle. Lifestyle factors such as an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption do significantly increase the risk; there are other factors invol...

 Fatty liver problems and How to deal with Them By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Fatty liver problems Fatty liver is one of the major lifestyle diseases that many among you might be coming to terms with and wondering whether it is reversible or what can be done to reverse it. It is a typical condition in which fat builds up in your liver and affects the overall functioning of your liver. It can lead to serious problems if not taken care of properly. It can be alcoholic fatty liver disease in the case of uncontrolled alcohol drinkers or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the case of people with obesity, diabetes, or metabolic problems. Reversal of fatty liver disease is tough to achieve, as it is a continuous process and medications cannot help you much. But you can make some lifestyle changes to improve your liver health as well as improve your quality of life. You need to...