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Weight Loss is the loss in your body-weight - the sum weight of your bones, muscles, organs, body fat and water in the body. Fat Loss is the loss in your body fat - the amount of fat your body carries. Healthy goals are 12-20% body fat for men and 18-25% for women.

Hi Bhavika,
Amalakki alone doesn't help in weight reduction. Guggul and Amalakki both should be taken together for weight loss. Guggul is given for weight loss and Amalakki is a Rasayana which rejuvenates the whole body.

Hey Bhavna,

Because of the cold wether, the body struggles to increase its temperature (auto immune response) hence raising the BMR from usual. which is what the body exactly needs to lose weight, but the tough thing is that .. as the BMR rises so does our appetite ... n it seems hard to resist the warmth of a samosa or a garam jallebi ... and we r left with increased weight by the end of the season.

1. Include physical activity like a walk or indoor skipping/dance as a part of your routine. This would increase your BMR further and will help you in losing weight.

2. Choose healthy recipes with less sugar and low oil content. Instead raw vegetables go with soups. Sweets can be replaced with dry fruits like walnut, almonds etc. See http://www.lifemojo.com/healthy-recipes

Hi,
Drinking water boosts our metabolic rate. Some studies have shown that hunger and thirst sensations are triggered together. Most of the food contain water. If one doesn't drink much, they may be subconsciously driven to eat more to reach required amount of water.So try to drink a glass of water every hour which can help in prevent over eating.

Other options to increase water intake are like having fruits which are rich in water content, add more of juices, buttermilk, soups, tender coconut, herbal tea, fresh vegetables.

Try to take vegetables in different forms like soup or steamed vegetables.

Walking has its own benefits as you don't need any equipment, needn't spend money and you can walk within your house. As walking boosts energy levels and reduces health risks it will help you to get rid of other physical issues.

Natural remedies like Beetroot juice (twice a day) or powdered sesame seeds(half a tsp) taken with hot water have been found useful in menstrual irregularity.

"DEEP BREATHING" while traveling on the way to office or way back to home, nourishes every cell of our body n promotes relaxation. It also lowers blood pressure, reduces sleeplessness, headache, backache which r caused due to stress. Deep breathing along with awareness of abdominal movements strengthens abdominal muscles also.

YES, Meditation helps to reduce stress. A study says that during meditation there is higher levels of Gamma, Theta, Alpha Brain waves which are associated with Relaxation.

Breathing Exercises and Meditation calms down the mind. it helps to develop a positive attitude and builds up patience n courage which is necessary for dealing with pregnancy. Few of the Pranayam which can be practiced during pregnancy improves oxygen supply to the baby in the womb.

A balanced diet and regular exercises helps in belly fat reduction. Straight leg raising in supine position and maintaining at 30, 45, 60 degrees for 10 counts is really effective. Cycling/Bicycle exercises in supine position also helps.

Stress n Faulty life style is very common cause of High blood pressure nowadays. Obesity, Heredity, Renal diseases are some other causes.
Walking(moderate speed), yogasana, pranayam helps in prevention. Prolonged Neutral temperature water bath daily found to be beneficial.