Your muscles are paralyzed

Our bodies tend to ‘turn off’ the muscles related to breathing except the diaphragm during our sleep. You go into a state of waking up but it gets difficult to move or even talk. This is thought to be a neurological barrier that prevents us from ‘acting out’ our dreams.

Your eyes move at full speed

Yes, you read it right. When you are around 60 to 90 minutes into your deep sleep, your end moves in full motion. This is called the REM (rapid eye movement) stage in the four stages of sleep. This happens without you being aware of it, because your mind is focused on what you’re dreaming.

You end up waking up taller

During sleep, a growth hormone, called human growth hormone, is released. The discs in your spine rehydrate without the weight of your body weight pressing down on them, which is what happens when you stand up. Which is why they said we grow taller when we sleep.

You gnash and grind your teeth

This state is called Bruxism. When you wake up, you feel unexplained facial pain, earaches, or tenderness near the jaw. The grinding is linked to stress, and you may not even realize you’re doing it in your sleep. Some may never even experience it, while some end up with cracked teeth and sore jaws.

You feel like you are falling

This happens almost every time you fall asleep (and happens to 70% of us). No one knows scientifically why this occurs but some say it’s the natural downshifting of the nervous system that occurs as you fall asleep.. Caffeine, stress, and sleep deprivation can increase the frequency of these hypnic jerks.

You get an “Out-Of-Body” experience

This Out-Of-Body is referred to as a neuropsychological phenomenon in which a person feels that his consciousness is outside his body and he can see his body lying on the bed. There has been no scientific reason behind it but could this be evidence of the soul? Could it be proof of life after death? You never know!

Sudden Explosions/Exploding Head Syndrome

Through this, you wake up with an explosion that you think might’ve happened. It is explained as your senses being still partly active even after your brain has slept or is heading towards deep sleep. It’s a rare phenomenon but it does occur at times. You do not feel any physical pain but it may have an impact on your psychological health.

The Glymphatic System is activated

Your brain adapts the macroscopic waste clearance system and facilitates the brain-wide distribution of several compounds, including glucose, lipids, amino acids, growth factors, and neuromodulators. It basically discards useless information and creates space for storing new information.

Sudden sexual arousal

During the REM state of sleep, your brain needs more oxygen, and therefore, a faster flow of blood. This blood flow activates the sexual hormones and you experience spontaneous sexual arousal.

Dreaming within a dream

This is a very common phenomenon that happens to the best of us. You feel like you’ve woken up, but you just end up seeing yourself sleep and become a part of the dream. You wake up, but in the dream, not in reality. You would relate to it if you’ve watched “Inception”. This may happen in a loop. [A false awakening loop is when a subject dreams about waking up over and over again, sometimes even up to 10 times or more without knowing which time they are actually awake.] It gets difficult to differ from reality and one might end up carrying out actions in a state of unconsciousness.

All of this suggests that the human body needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep and it is necessary for the body to function properly. If you don’t get enough sleep, you might experience side effects like poor memory and focus, weakened immunity, and mood changes. Work towards your sleep cycle and fix it before your quality of sleep is ruined.

Large portions of north India frequently face devastating heat waves in the height of summer, but this time the temperature spike in April is cause for alarm. As the body’s natural thermostatic system is altered by the intense heat, major health hazards result. Some of the typical ailments brought on by the sweltering weather outside are heat cramps, heat stroke, dehydration, exhaustion, diarrhoea, and disorientation. 

Extreme weather conditions may potentially have long-term consequences. In several instances, it has been seen that the heat wave is making chronic health issues worse. Additionally, a quick rise in temperature causes behavioural changes in humans. 

“Heat stroke is a major medical emergency that, if not addressed right away, might be fatal. According to Dr Rakesh Gupta, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine – Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, Raipur, it happens when the body’s temperature control mechanism fails to cool the body down, causing a dangerously high body temperature.

Heat exhaustion is brought on by protracted exposure to heat, and if left untreated, it can develop into heatstroke. When your core body temperature exceeds 104 F (40 C) or greater, you are experiencing a potentially fatal condition known as heatstroke. It

Your brain and other important organs may suffer long-term harm, which may even result in death.

Although heat exhaustion and heat stroke are similar, there are several key differences. A lack of water and extended exposure to extremely high temperatures are the two main causes of heat exhaustion. According to Dr Pavan Pai, Consultant Interventional Neurologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, this may cause profuse sweating, fast breathing, and a rapid yet weak pulse.

Drs. Rakesh Gupta and Pavan Pai discuss heat stroke symptoms you shouldn’t ignore:

High body temperature: 

Heat stroke is frequently indicated by a core body temperature of 104°F (40°C) or greater. If this occurs, you should seek medical help right once.

Rapid heartbeat: 

The rising body temperature may cause the heart to beat more quickly.

Rapid breathing:

Breathing faster may be an attempt by the body to cool itself down. Your heart is under a great deal of stress as a result of overheating. Why? To guarantee that your body’s natural cooling mechanisms keep your temperature under control, it needs to pump harder and faster. Breathing difficulties or hyperventilation might come from this.

Confusion or disorientation: 

Heat stroke can have an impact on brain function, leading to seizures, confusion, or disorientation. A loss of coordination, confusion, rage, or an inability to walk is an important warning symptom of exertional heat stroke since it affects your central nervous system.

Headache: 

A strong headache that is frequently accompanied by fainting or dizziness may be a sign of heat stroke. Dehydration or the overall impact of heat stroke on the central nervous system are the typical causes of this ailment.

Vomiting:

Vomiting and nausea are possible symptoms of the body’s normal reaction to a high body temperature.

Dry, hot skin: 

Despite the elevated body temperature, the skin may feel dry, hot, and flushed and may not sweat.

Muscular cramps or weakness: 

Heat stroke can result in weakness, loss of consciousness, or even muscular spasms. This is also referred to as heat cramps and is one of the first symptoms of heat exhaustion following activity. You may experience severe spasms when you perspire in suffocating heat, especially in your arms, legs, or belly.

Lack of sweat or too much: 

Your body stops attempting to regulate its internal core temperature if you are exposed to high heat for a lengthy period of time. Therefore, if you have a traditional heat stroke (the kind that happens gradually), you may really stop perspiring. You’ll probably begin to perspire a lot if you have exertional heat stroke.

Dizziness: 

As you continue to perspire, your body will gradually get dehydrated, resulting in feelings of nausea, sickness, or vomiting. When many organs are affected by heat, any of the symptoms of heat stroke described above may worsen and cause dizziness, fainting, nausea, or vomiting.

Skin rashes: 

Both traditional and exertional heat strokes cause skin rashes when the body directs blood flow to the area to cool itself off. Your skin may also feel too damp or abnormally dry, depending on the type of heat stroke you experience.

“While you wait for emergency assistance, make quick steps to cool the overheated person. Emergency medical care is required for heat stroke. If heat stroke is not treated, it might quickly cause damage to your brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles. According to Dr Pai, the longer you wait to get treatment, the worse the damage gets, increasing your risk of serious complications or death.

Mira Rajput, Shahid Kapoor’s wife, has a sizable social media following. Mira’s followers are growing every day, not because Shahid is her husband, but because of her interesting posts. Mira frequently shares fitness-related information such as beauty tips, haircare, skincare, diet plan, workout, and so on. She has now urged his fans to fast by sharing a 6-day fasting diet chart with them.

This is the diet chart for the six-day fast

Mira explained what to eat during the fast and how to stay healthy. She distributed the fasting diet chart.

Day 1

On the first day of the fast, have sabudana upma or sweet porridge for breakfast, any fruit of your choice for lunch, buckwheat flour roti with gourd vegetable and curd for snack, a bowl of makhana for snack, potatoes and millets of your choice for dinner, and Khichdi with curd aloo/aloo dum/pudina aloo for dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast on the second fasting day consists of buckwheat flour chilla with chutney or makhana granola with milk or dry fruits, buttermilk with mint or cumin in the middle of the morning, sabudana khichdi and beetroot and sesame salad for lunch, sweet potato chaat for snack, and dinner Ghiya koftas with amaranth parathas.

Day 3

Breakfast on the third day: Aloo paratha and water chestnut curd, Coconut water with basil seeds and rose petals in the middle of the morning, Dahi Kebabs, Amaranth Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad for Lunch, Sabudana for Snack, Coconut Pudding with Fresh Mango. Dinner ‘Zoodles’ with Puttanesca Sauce and Steamed Vegetables and Potatoes are also available.

Day 4

On the fourth day, have sabudana upma or porridge for breakfast, any fruit of your choice for mid-morning, kuttu ka cheela with dosa potato and chutney for lunch, toasted amaranth with jaggery for snack, coconut and badam panjiri for dinner, and dinner in Thai. Serve with millet khichdi and vegetables.

Day 5

On the fifth day, a combination of bajra and vegetables, chilla with mint chutney, mid-morning lemon juice and rock salt, sabudana tikki, mint chutney, and lightly roasted vegetables, makhana bhel as a snack, and amaranth and vegetables in the dinner Biryani with grilled paneer.

Day 6

On the sixth day, breakfast consists of Sabudana Upma or Sweet Porridge, Mid Morning Coconut Water with Basil Seeds and Rose Petals, Lunch Stuffed with Turnips, Amaranth Paratha, Sour Sweet Pumpkin and Curd, Bajra Pancakes, Fruits and Jaggery Syrup in Snack Dinner with Malabar Stew with Appam Style Kuttu Cheela

Ayurveda can help you with the changing seasons!

Meera follows Ayurveda religiously, so her diet is also based on Ayurvedic principles. It is extremely beneficial as the seasons change. Meera’s diet is light and healthy as well.

Anaheez Patel

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The nascent fitness influencer, who bills herself as ‘Bombay’s Fav Gym Bro,’ certainly lives up to her moniker. Patel is the industry’s new favourite influencer, puffing training myths and sermons about a sustainable lifestyle that lets you have abs while eating laddoos.

Ayush Grover

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Ayush Grover, also known as @grover_upsidedown, is “not your average fat loss coach.” The callisthenics fitness influencer fan decomposes each exercise to its basics, incentivising his audience that improvement is gradual and that nothing is unimaginable.

Ambar Sood

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The young fitness influencer debunks some false beliefs along the way as he deconstructs the fat-loss process. His pieces of training are a step-by-step reference to honing your fundamentals and the key to adopting a healthy (and sustainable) way of eating.

Hannah Karuna Kathrein

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The burgeoning fitness influencer, who was named the third fittest woman in India in 2021, is a strong supporter of the Crossfit style of living. The configurations she proposes are tough and will leave you with a burn (can speak from experience).

Krystal D

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Krystal is not only a fitness trainer but also a nutritionist. Her savage retorts to common women’s fitness stereotypes are exactly what we need to motivate us to work harder.

Karan Sawhney

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The founder of The Tribe India is also an excellent motivator. When he isn’t training Bollywood’s biggest stars, the ex-footballer shares some great advice on how to improve your workout routine and diet.

If you are under the age of 40 and have frequent intercourse without using contraception, you have an 8 in 10 chance of becoming pregnant within a year.

Also, you may be pregnant if you have missed a period and recently had unprotected intercourse. Pregnancy tests are most accurate beginning on the first day of your missing menstruation.

Early pregnancy symptoms

A missing period is the first and most accurate symptom of pregnancy if you have a normal monthly menstrual cycle.

During the first few weeks of gestation, you may experience a bleed comparable to a light period, with minor spotting or simply losing a small amount of blood. This is known as implantation haemorrhage.

Each gestation is unique, and not everyone will experience all of these symptoms.

Sickness during pregnancy

You might be unwell or feel sick. This is generally referred to as morning sickness, however, it can occur at any time of day or night. Morning sickness symptoms commonly appear during 4-6 weeks of pregnancy.

Consult a doctor if you’re always unwell and can’t keep anything down.

You might have hyperemesis gravidarum, a hazardous gestation disorder that produces intense vomiting and needs treatment.

Tiredness is prevalent throughout pregnancy

It’s normal to feel fatigued, if not exhausted, throughout gestation, especially during the first 12 weeks. Hormonal changes in your body might make you feel fatigued, nauseated, emotional, and unhappy at this time.

Early pregnancy breast pain

Your breasts may swell and feel sensitive, exactly like they did before your period. They may also feel tingly.

The veins may become more prominent, and the nipples may darken and become more noticeable.

Peeing more frequently indicates pregnancy

You may feel the urge to pee more frequently than normal, even at night.

Other pregnant symptoms you may observe include:

• constipation
• increased vaginal discharge (without any soreness or irritation)

Strange tastes, odours, and desires

Some meals and drinks you used to like may no longer appeal to you during your early gestation.

You may have noticed:

• A peculiar taste in your tongue that some describe as metallic
• you are hungry for new meals
• You lose interest in foods or beverages that you used to love, such as tea, coffee, or fatty meals.
• You have lost interest in smoking.
• You have a more acute sense of smell than normal, such as the smell of food or cooking.

If you’re concerned about any of your symptoms, consult your doctor or a midwife.

When you are able to perform a pregnancy test

Most pregnancy tests may be performed as early as the first day of missing menstruation. If you are unsure when your next period will be, take the test at least 21 days after your last unprotected intercourse.

Some pregnancy tests are so sensitive that they may be used even before you miss a period.

A pregnancy test may be performed on a urine sample taken at any time of day. It doesn’t have to be first thing in the morning.

If your pregnancy test comes back negative

As long as you followed the directions, a positive test result is almost probably correct. A bad finding is less trustworthy. If you get a negative test but still believe you’re pregnant, wait a week before trying again.

If you’re expecting, use the pregnancy due date calculator to figure out correctly when your baby will arrive.

“Hello, my name is Divya Ahuja (Divine yoga by Divya), A yoga teacher and practitioner with certification.

Qualifications:

• TTC – 200 hr
• YLC – 100 hr
• Divya Sadhika – 50 hours
• Yoga Therapist
• Diploma in three types of yoga and holistic medicine; Government of India certification

I’m happily married and a mother of two children, a boy and a girl. I did prenatal yoga from the beginning of my pregnancy until the day before I gave birth. During my pregnancy, I even completed a headstand without assistance every day. Not to mention, I was back into practice within 15-20 days post delivery. I’ve taught and taken online classes both in India and overseas.

PS- I now teach prenatal Yoga too. “

 

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How did you discover yoga?

“My journey started about ten years ago. I chose the normal classes of yoga because I was never a gym person. So, when I began practicing yoga, I began to see significant changes in myself day after day. 

Primarily, it was bodily, as most people see, feel, and observe; however, after you get into it, you’ll see some incredible shift, or should I say metamorphosis, intellectually and spiritually. 

Yoga, as we all know, implies union. It comes from the term ‘yuj’. It will keep you calm and peaceful. In a nutshell, yoga is my life”.

What compelled you to immerse yourself in the practice?

“When I first started, it was all about physical health, and everyone used to compliment me on my practice and how I performed the asanas. But, slowly and surely, it altered me as a person, and the results were evident. I’d feel like I’m not the same person I used to be. That includes both physically and mentally, as well as spiritually.

When I got in touch with my inner self, that’s where it all began for me, and I wanted to learn more about yoga. I wanted to learn and understand every part of yoga. From the beginning to the present day, yoga is a path of self-discovery…

आत्मा से परमात्मा का मिलन – This is how yoga works. 

I’ve learned and studied about it. So many great yogis and their journeys have been written about. I chose yoga as a career because it’s the most lovely thing when your passion becomes your profession.”

What has been your most significant impediment to discovering your inner radiance?

“It was truly what others thought, I used to obsess about it way too much, then to make everyone happy, you end up losing yourself, your inner bliss.

Yoga taught me self love. People will talk all the time but how you respond demonstrates your strength. That is when you will stop doubting yourself and concentrate on your goal. Allow your accomplishment to speak for itself.”

 

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Who or what has had the most influence on you? Who are your Yoga heroes?

“Every day, I am inspired by so many people. To begin with, Mukesh sir has had a tremendous impact, my teacher.

Baba Ram Dev has been an incredible influence, a yoga hero as he’s a great practitioner who has healed a lot of people.”

As much as learning is vital, you can also gain a life lesson from a child. Again, someone who inspires me or teaches me a life lesson that is beneficial to my life can be physically (someone who is skilled at asanas), mentally or spiritually elite. Yoga Gurus-

1. “Shiva first yogi Adiyogi”
2. Swami Vivekanand
3. Paramahansa Yogananda
4. Maharishi Mahesh yogi
5. Lahiri Mahasaya
6. Mahavatar Babaji
7. Swami Ram Dev”

What is your favourite aspect of yoga?

“There is no genuine favorite aspect since whatever practice, I do it with passion, love, effort, and consistency because I am entirely immersed in it, as I previously stated. Sun Salutation, Sukshma Vyayam, Pranayam, any asanas that are good for my health… in short, all asanas are my favorite part of practice.

Yoga Nidra, deep relaxation Meditation is my favorite way to keep me mentally strong, calm, stress-free, anxiety-free, and at peace.” 

Do you have a go-to asana? Which one is it, and why?

“All of the asanas are favorites of mine. But, when it comes to my favorite asanas, Shirish asana is my favorite.

One is the head stand, which, as we all know, has numerous health benefits. But what makes it my favorite? It was a long time ago, I was terrified of performing and even attempting it. I fell three times, and that’s when I decided to practice until I was perfect. If you don’t fall, you’ll never learn.

I practiced head stand without support for the duration of my pregnancy, till the final day of birth. I can now hold it for a longer period of time.”

 

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What’s the best piece of yoga advice you’ve ever gotten?

“The best yoga lesson I ever learned was to never compete with others, or to develop ego, jealousy, or insecurity. You should constantly compete with yourself. Always strive to improve yourself on a daily basis, stay inspired, and keep motivating and encouraging others.

Look in the mirror to see how you’re progressing; are you better than you were before? Because the mirror never lies. Always remain modest and appreciative to others. Most importantly, you should love yourself more and respect yourself. Promise to improve and learn on a daily basis. Physically, psychologically, and physically, become more flexible.”

Do you ever wonder what your life would have been like if yoga had not been a part of it?

My life is incomplete and meaningless without yoga since yoga has completely transformed me (physically, intellectually, and spiritually). I can’t even imagine my life without yoga. I, too, am addicted to it. For me, yoga is a way of life; I’ve been practicing for the past ten years. It maintains a person sofren, peaceful, improves a person’s mental well-being, boosts a person’s bodily awareness, and is beneficial in stress and relaxes the mind. Yoga will teach you to love yourself, which is the most wonderful thing.

 

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What tips would you give to newbies?

I’ll tell them to start practicing as soon as possible, and don’t believe I can’t do it or that it’s difficult.

When people first began practicing, no one knew any asanas. I also had no idea what asanas were. Even when I first started, I progressed slowly and steadily with time and, most importantly, patience, dedication, and consistency, and received the findings.

So get started, don’t put it off. 

Beginners’ Tips and Advice

• Find a decent yoga instructor. 
• Pay attention to your body and decide how to respond. Don’t put yourself through too much. It’s only the beginning.
• Concentrate on and focus on your breathing.
• Avoid comparing yourself to others.
• Make an investment in your health. If you’re healthy, you can accomplish anything.
• Before commencing yoga, make sure you don’t eat or drink anything for at least two to three hours. You may drink prior, but only a few sips.
• Dress comfortably in loose clothing.
• Maintain consistency and regularity in your practice.
• Relax and finish your yoga practice with Shavasana.

It also has numerous health benefits. Especially when the entire planet is suffering through a pandemic. Yoga has even been endorsed by experts and the WHO.

• It aids in immunity.
• Excellent for enhancing Lungs capacity.
• Helps in increasing oxygen levels
• Amazing for your heart health.
• There are a lot of excellent practices which are helpful and superbly effective for your throat. 

Her life has been on the internet’s whirring juncture, and people have gotten fond of this young lady in a plethora of ways. from her attire to her down-home demeanour. A hectic lifestyle and a tight daily schedule frequently have a negative impact on one’s physical and emotional well-being. Her holistic living philosophy has wowed her devotees. So, what is the road plan to Mouni Roy’s holistic life?

To live life to the fullest, it is critical to find a balance between personal and work life.

Here’s how Mouni Roy manages to stay joyful and grounded in the midst of her hectic schedule:

Finding joy in the smallest of things

Mouni stated in an interview that she is a simple person who enjoys reading and studying. She is a fervent believer that you don’t need much to be happy.

Spirituality piqued interest

 

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She enjoys delving into spiritual and self-realization issues. She said that Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi and the Bhagavad Gita altered her life.

Workout and meditation for increased productivity

 

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To enhance her productivity, the renowned television personality exercises in activities such as workouts and meditation on a daily basis. They aid in the development of the physical and mental discipline.

Dancing is enjoyable

 

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Mouni enjoys dancing and has taken part in various dance competitions. Ballerina is her favourite dance type.

Nature’s adoration

 

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The actress enjoys spending time outdoors. She may be seen in various Instagram photos revelling in the beauty of nature.

In her spare time, she paints

 

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Many people are unaware that Mouni likes painting when at home. She posted an artwork of Lord Shiva on her Instagram account.

The stigma

As per UNICEF, inadequate menstrual sanitation can be harmful to one’s overall fitness and has been related to reproductive and urinary tract infections. It also prevents women from attaining their maximum potential by preventing them from taking advantage of critical opportunities for advancement. Adolescent females who do not obtain an education are more likely to marry as children, resulting in early gestation, undernourishment, spousal violence, and maternity difficulties.

How period poverty affects people

Mental health

People who are unable to control their menstruation with proper menstruation supplies may experience agitation, disturbed, and unpleasantness. According to studies, an absence of availability to these items might have a detrimental impact on somebody’s psychological health.

It is crucial to highlight, however, that having a small wage is connected with a greater incidence of depression in societies with large economic disparity. Many persons living in period poverty are also included in this category. As a result, while those who do not have access to menstruation products may have a greater risk of depression, it is not reasonable to establish that period poverty leads to depression.

Education

Menstruating women may have a terrible school or college experience if they are awkward, disturbed, or unable to engage due to menstruation flow and odour. This encounter may have long-term ramifications. Chronic absenteeism at school has an impact on a woman’s future economic ability, personality, health consequences, and feelings of competence.

Hygiene

People who are unable to get menstruation goods have been known to use rags, toilet paper, and even children’s nappies. Some women have also utilized the sanitary pads they did have for longer than they should have. Individuals who use these cheaper alternatives are more likely to get female reproductive infections, which are infectious diseases of the urine and reproductive systems. Urinary tract infections and bacterial vaginosis are examples of these illnesses.

Using an item for a longer period than indicated might potentially be hazardous. Keeping a tampon in for an extended period might raise the risk of toxic shock syndrome, an uncommon but severe illness.

Destroying the stigma

The very first approach is to normalize periods and eliminate taboos associated with the natural phenomenon. Then, policies must be implemented to ensure that menstruation supplies, sanitation, and hygiene are widely obtainable. Workers and campaigners are asking that governments address menstruation equality policies, although the topic has always been difficult.