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From Water to Super-Water

In the age of modern medicines, where we run to medical stores to take a pill to cure even minor health issues, it's better to call up your mother or grandmother and ask what they would do in the same condition. This does not mean that you would not need to take any medicine but then medicine consumption would only provide temporary relief from the symptoms, rather than providing you with a long-term solution. The idea to prepare super-water is to extract important oils of the plant which have several healing properties into the water. Water is considered as a powerful therapeutic tool, whereas herbs & spices have been used for centuries to treat different health concerns by simple method - SOAKING. To prepare your super-water, you just have to soak some herbs in a jug full of water, leave it overnight, and drink it in the morning. You can also mix powdered herbs into the water and drink. CLOVE AND BLACK PEPPER WATER Clove contains eugenol that is known to promote digestion and...
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COVID 19 : What Is Stopping You From Burning Those Calories?

Understanding why it is so hard to sweat more.


Weight loss is aided by an active lifestyle and by balancing what you eat, how much you eat and at what time you eat. But how easy is it for people to be active in today's world? With our busy work schedule, can we have balanced meals at the right time interval?



In a typical office setting, your timings are usually fixed - you eat on the way to work or when you get to the office. Even for the rest of the day, everyone is on a similar schedule so it’s easier to eat meals on time. But when you’re working remotely, you may choose to skip meals or keep on snacking throughout the day. Also, wearing pajamas all the time, you might not even realize how your size is increasing! 


Nowadays, most of us are working from home, our sitting hours have increased and due to lockdown which involves long periods of sitting often looking at a screen. Not only that but our opportunities for relaxation post-work often involve even more screentime, watching television or playing games on phone.


Our everyday environment no longer required us to spend much energy. Hardly anyone is stepping out of the house, rather usually sitting in the airconditioned room throughout the day and not burning many calories. Even water intake for few has reduced because many times people feel lazy to go to washroom again and again.


Those who are going out, they usually travel by car and do not walk far. We all know walking is a good idea, but it is hard to find time to fit it into your busy workday. Even if we want to walk or cycle there may not be any walking tracks or bicycle paths that are safe and away from the traffic. Plus, it is way to difficult to do any sort of physical activity outside with a face mask (which is a must!).


PRO-TIP: It is impossible to control everything in our lives. However, we do have huge control over our own 'lifestyle' that affects our health now and in the future. It's all of the little things that add up into a powerful lifestyle shift. 

Focus on SOIT


  • Stay away from processed and packed foods.
  • On increasing bulk in meals with fewer calories.
  • Improve your water intake.
  • To Cut down on hidden sugar and fat.


Start with baby steps today and have patience.

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