Tag: Concentration

Quitting alcohol consumption is the best favor you can do to yourself. It makes you fitter, gives you the impetus to work out, and helps you sleep better and wake up fresh. Overall health improves significantly when you quit drinking. No alcohol automatically means no snack, no binge eating, and no weight gain. Your appetite will improve significantly. You will also be able to focus and perform better every day.

We live in a competitive world where materialistic possessions are given more value over soulful acquisitions. We are always trying to meet deadlines and...

Factors like body weight, age, gender, and the strength of alcohol affect the duration of alcohol in the body. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the concentration of alcohol in the blood. Every hour, 0.015 percent of alcohol is passed out from a person's body. Alcohol stays in urine for 12–36 hours while it stays in one's breath for up to 24 hours.

Sleep is an essential component of our daily routine, and yet most of us don't have a healthy sleeping habit or routine. However, getting adequate sleep helps us rejuvenate very effectively. Sleep can prevent obesity and major depressive disorder. It can also reduce the levels of stress hormones in the body. In children, adequate sleep helps them focus better on the task at hand. In general, lack of sleep is associated with anxiety disorders.

Relapse of depressive symptoms can affect about 50% of individuals who were once treated for depression. The signs are pretty similar to that of depression. Often a traumatic life event could trigger the recurrence in many. The best way to handle the episode is by seeking professional help before it becomes severe. Medications, behavioral therapy, and mindful meditation are usually recommended.

As a flavoring for food and drinks, lemon’s tartness and sweet-sour zing make it a most sought-after ingredient. Lemon essential oil is obtained primarily from lemon peels, but it can also be made with the rest of the fruit. Lemon oil, when used in the right combination, is an excellent anti-bacterial, de-greasing, deodorizing and disinfecting agent. It can also relieve you of morning sickness, improve your mood, and tone your skin.

When we chant Om, the frequency generated is the same as that of the rest of the cosmos. Cultivating a daily habit out of chanting Om can influence our body and mind in numerous ways. Mentally, it brings a sense of calm, self-control over emotions as well as an improved attention span. Physically, daily meditation with Om chanting removes negative energies and protects against chronic diseases.

Did you know that the foods you eat can help you concentrate and get things done? Caffeine present in coffee, flavonoids in chocolate, and the amino acid L-theanine in tea can sharpen your focus – provided you get these in moderate amounts. Having blueberries or taking flaxseed oil can also be useful. Meanwhile, seafood is rich in iron, which is important not only for improving attention but also memory and learning.

Thanks to open conversation, mental health has become a topic that more people are talking about without attaching stigma to it. There is a...

To improve concentration, we often turn to unexpected sources of nutrition such as seaweed, or we even take the radical approach and decide that we are just stressed out. However, you can opt for foods and practices that can help you focus better, such as spinach, yogurt, blueberries, almonds, and having breakfast every day. Nuts and seeds are recommended as are cruciferous vegetables.

Skipping breakfast due to a busy schedule or to get a few extra minutes to sleep can impact your health and mood. People who skip breakfast feel extremely hungry in a few hours and are likely to overeat and gain weight. Breakfast is important to regulate your blood sugar levels and keep your energy levels high. Skipping breakfast is associated with poor cognition, increased risk of obesity, and low nutrient intake.

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Tea tree oil can kill fleas on dogs and cats. However, high doses are poisonous to pets, so it needs to be used correctly. It can harm the nervous system and lead to confusion, nervousness, and disorientation. Liver damage is also likely, since tea tree oil’s active compounds are metabolized in the liver. Additional symptoms include skin irritation, vomiting, and hypersalivation. Always check with your vet before using any kind of essential oil.

If you're having trouble concentrating at school or work, Yoga can help. Bhramari Pranayama is a breathing exercise that can improve memory and concentration. It can also provide relief from tension and anxiety, both which affect concentration. Yogasanas can also help improve your mental control. Some of these include Vajrasana, Garudasana, Sarvangasana, Vrikshasana, and Halasana.

There are two kinds of people in this world—those who love reading books and those who don't. If you relish the feeling of the hardback...