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- Health Benefits of Performing Salah or Namaz - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamEvery religion gives prime importance to prayer. Some of the religions carry out prayer as a duty of obligation. Some religions consider that rituals help in achieving spirituality in a better way. Each religion has a particular style of performing the prayers. We do find simple prayers, complex ...
Views: 637 - Sure Ways For Developing The Habit Of Mental Strength - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamMental toughness is a critical ingredient to happiness and a healthy lifestyle. However, it is hardly discussed or given importance. Mental toughness is required for holding on to things when everything seems to be lost. Mental toughness is important for overcoming the different challenges of ...
Views: 636 - 6 Habits To Get Motivated When Depressed - by Submitted on May 23, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamDepression is a problem faced by all age group in a country. People who know about depression and various coping strategies also slip into depression at times in their own life. Everyone is aware of different methods but do not know how to apply in their life. When a person is affected by ...
Views: 635 - Do You Know the Health benefits of Steam Sauna - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamSteam sauna bath has a lot of benefits to the human health on the whole. Ages ago, our ancestors have understood the benefits of steam bath. We get to know from ancient literature that steam sauna was derived from Finland or Turkey. Usually we think of a sauna as a steam bath. Actually, it is a ...
Views: 632 - Demoralizing Is Not At All A Good Habit - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamDemoralizing comes from the root word morale. Morale means the confidence or enthusiasm of a person or group at any given situation or time. Demoralizing thus, would then be the result of factors or acts or words from others or the self, that contribute to losing the confidence and enthusiasm to ...
Views: 629 - Developing The Habit Of Dealing With Negative People - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollam“Society has no meaning for them, for they do not know or realise the world around. They have no plans of escape, but beat time until darkness sets in”. Long back in my teens, I read a novel of Alistair Maclean’s, “Fear is the Key”, suspense-filled thriller that takes man beyond endurance to ...
Views: 624 - 7 Simple Steps For Developing Good Habits - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamDeveloping good habits is one of the best ways of living a healthy lifestyle. But developing good habits is not as simple as it sounds. Developing good habits is difficult because you get comfortable with the things you do every day and making changes becomes a tough task. Therefore, to help you ...
Views: 623 - Major Health Benefits of Stretching Before and After Workouts - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamStretching is a mixture of very easy activities that are done before working out of before starting any kind of physical activities such as swimming or any other hard tasks. Usually we take stretching as a light activity. But the importance of stretching for our body should never be ignored. ...
Views: 623 - Health Benefits of Using Exercise Ball as A Chair - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamFitness Ball is a stability ball, that is an equipment used for exercising. It is mainly used for strength training, improving our body’s balance as well as stability. When we replace our office chair for the stability ball, it helps in improving our health, gives us great posture and also ...
Views: 622 - Health Risks of Steroids - by Submitted on May 08, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamSteroids or corticosteroids, are usually anti-inflammatory drugs. Such drugs are the synthetic form of cortisone, which is a hormone that is produced in the adrenal glands. Many kinds of steroids can be found today, like hydrocortisone, methylprdnisolone, dexamethasone and prendisolone. There ...
Views: 622 - Health Benefits of Morning Walk for 30 Minutes daily - by Submitted on May 11, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamMost of us consider morning as a time to prepare for work. Thinking of cooking, getting things organized for the day and just have a cup of coffee or not is all up to how busy the schedule of the day is. Majority does not even have time to think of exercising or for caring for the body. Rushing ...
Views: 619 - Simple Health and Fitness exercises for women - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamEverybody wants to live life happy; a good regular exercise routine can contribute to achieving it. Exercise is not required for losing weight but also for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Many people treat it as fat killing equipment only. Especially many women think that it is necessary only ...
Views: 619 - Make It A Habit To Keep Away From Negative People - by Submitted on May 16, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamCan anyone keep negative people out of their lives? A probably impossible question to answer; thinking of keeping such people out, is negativity in itself, and negativity is inherent in human nature. We see negatively aligned people all through our lives- it could be our father, mother, wife, ...
Views: 618 - Three Strategies for Behaviour Change - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamSelf-improvement is a constant process. Everyone wants to bring changes to their lives that will help them improve their lifestyle but often struggle. Developing or maintaining good habits requires behaviour change. However, people often tend to stick to a particular kind of method or lifestyle ...
Views: 618 - Developing The Habit Of Calmness Always - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThe flying flag is limited to its pole, but if it wills to fly beyond, it needs to break free, where it needs help…Anonymous Problems are irritants to normal life. Rest is the state of mind that the physical being craves for, but irritants do occur, once very often, disturbing the normal ...
Views: 617 - Health Benefits of Regular Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollam“Work-out” to Work your way out of a mundane life! “Exercising is healthy” is a commonly known fact but would you believe if I say exercising can actually help you to achieve extraordinary things in life? Yes, regular exercise can help control the aging process, increase your IQ, protect you ...
Views: 617 - Amazing Health Benefits of Hurdles - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHurdles are a form of running by jumping up the hurdles set up for the same. You might have seen athletes running over the hurdles in a race. But one should understand that this is one of the hardest forms of running. You can adjust the height of the hurdles before running. Hurdles are made ...
Views: 616 - How To Restart A Habit After Falling Off The Wagon - by Submitted on May 26, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamDeveloping good habits is one of the important aspects of life. However, it is not so easy to build them as it requires willpower and discipline. But sometimes the most difficult aspect of life is developing good habits again after you have fallen off the wagon or no more practicing them do due ...
Views: 615 - Simple Habits For A Healthy Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe have all heard that health is wealth. Yes, it's true also. Neither money nor fame can bring health. It has to be achieved by the individual himself during his/her lifetime. There are many aspects a person should take care to live a healthy life and it starts from early morning wake up to dawn ...
Views: 609 - Do You Know the Health benefits of Resistance Training - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamExercising has become very popular these days. People these days, know the importance of good health and a healthy body. When we perform any kind of physical activity, it gives a whole lot of benefits for the body. A lot of physical activities as well as trainings can be done. Resistance ...
Views: 604 - 5 Common Mistakes about New Habits - by Submitted on May 18, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamYes, it is difficult. Behavioural change is hard. No doubt about it. For example, At least eight times out of ten you are likely to go back to your old habit or pattern than you stick on to a new one. Now let check why is that happen? What is the biggest reason for the failure of a new habit ...
Views: 601 - Tiny Habits That Reveal Your Personality, According To Science - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamEverything we do in our daily lives reflects our personality. Even the smallest of activities which may seem insignificant provide meaningful insight into our personality. As per psychological research and expert opinion, our daily habits are a reflection of our personality. Let us look at the ...
Views: 600 - How Negative Habits Affects Our Relationships - by Submitted on May 13, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamFive Traits that mark a person have been identified and proven to be the basis of human behaviour; Curiosity and creativity, productiveness and owning up, Extroversion, Compassion and respectfulness and Neuroticism. Human beings, at one time or the other exhibit these traits in their ...
Views: 597 - The Habit of Developing Gratitude In Life - by Submitted on May 21, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamFriends I have a simple gratitude habit that I have been following every day for the last three years. Now I am going to share it with you. That Minor tragedy The other day I ordered takeout from one of my favourite Indian restaurants. All my family members were there and all have light time ...
Views: 596 - Developing The Habit Of Gaining Good Talents - by Submitted on May 17, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTalent is defined as a “natural aptitude or skill”; which is wrong. Natural aptitudes are those traits that help sustain life. Talents are those aptitudes that one master to make life better. They are never imbibed through heredity but are mastered through training and effort to become skills. ...
Views: 595 - Do You Know the Health Benefits of Squatting - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamExercising on a regular basis surely helps our body and our mind. For better toned body, choosing the right exercise is mandatory. There are a lot of exercises meant for each part of the body. But only a few are actually meant for the complete body and Squat is one such. The squat is usually ...
Views: 592 - Good Habits to Practise Daily - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThe real problem we face in our life is how to change our habits? As you all know, majority of our habits and behaviors are developed from our childhood and we also occur many habits when we are growing. Really, we measure a person by the habit and behavior, the way he talks, the way he ...
Views: 592 - Do You Know the Special Health Benefits of Indoor Cycling - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamCycling is an outdoor sport. Cycling is pursuing these days for making commutation a little more environmentally friendly. Exercise freaks prefer to choose cycling as it is a complete workout for the body without spending much bucks. Even though it is not a means of transportation these days, ...
Views: 591 - How The Habit Of Hard Work Changes Our Life - by Submitted on May 11, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamA father with three lazy sons was losing health but was wealthy with a lot of fertile lands that needed to be tended to, to be fruitful. However he tried, he could not get his sons to the land and mow it to make it useful. One day he called his sons to his side and said “I am failing in ...
Views: 588 - The Health Benefits of playing badminton - by Submitted on May 29, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamToday’s life is very stressful. Very few can find time to go to the gym and maintain their body. It is not always necessary that if you need to stay healthy, you should go to the gym for the same. A proper and balanced diet plus habit of any good outdoor game can provide you a healthy lifestyle ...
Views: 584 - How The Habit Of Dreaming Big Makes You Big - by Submitted on May 09, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHumans alone are capable of dreaming, be it in sleep or while awake. Dreams during sleep could be pleasant or nightmarish where we may remember it when awake. It is because the brain does not sleep while the body does. But dreaming during wakeful hours is imagination. It is usually only about ...
Views: 576 - Understanding Some Success Principles - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamEvery day, in every aspect of our day to day living, we are struggling very much to become successful and creative in one way or other. Everybody has got one's own goals and dreams. It is up to the person concerned to fulfill his specific goals. But if we come to an organization or an ...
Views: 575 - Make It A Habit To Plan Our Future - by Submitted on May 08, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamPlans are for the future and the futility of planning for tomorrow and unpredictability of tomorrow is best pictured by Omar Khayyam, a Persian tent maker, through his 21st Rubayath. The moving finger writes and having writ moves on; Neither all thy piety nor wit can lure it to cancel half ...
Views: 571 - How To Develop The Habit Of Calm And Cool In Difficulties - by Submitted on May 14, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamKeeping calm in difficult situations is easier said than practised. A frantic search for solutions is usually the norm in every difficulty, be it natural, self-inflicted or those that are caused by others. Fleeing from difficulty does not solve the situation for it could recur. From time ...
Views: 567 - Healthy Eating Habits For A Healthy Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollam“Food is a right; good food is a privilege; safe food is a responsibility”. This needs to be the dictum that dictates our food habits and nothing else. Man, for survival, requires adequate food to satisfy his hunger. Nations that leave, knowingly or unknowingly, even one of its citizens ...
Views: 564 - 7 Best Habits To Develop In Life - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamAll people have a group of habits that decide the standard and state of their lives. Whether bad or good, mostly what we do on a day to day basis is defined by the habits that are engraved into the neural pathways of our minds over the years. While the bad habits pull us back from achieving ...
Views: 563 - Some Things Rich and Poor do daily - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamRich and Poor people are present in this world from the beginning of the day. Even though we try to reduce the difference between Rich and Poor it still continues and will continue. Here some questions come to our mind. Is Richness a blessing from God? Are people born lucky? Why some people ...
Views: 560 - How To Change Our Habits For A Successful Life - by Submitted on May 02, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamMan is a product of habits and habits die hard. Habits speak on the type of life one leads. Some of our habits can provide for a better way of life, while some can be detrimental. Habits are acts one has practised way down life. They are actions or acts that we do almost involuntarily, very ...
Views: 559 - 30 Self Help Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamSelf Improvement or Self Growth is the most important thing in our life. Our every act and thinking is to achieve the goal in life. Knowingly or unknowingly we are trying to improve ourselves by our own effort. But today we are lucky to have a number of Self Improvement Tips which will enhance ...
Views: 557 - Some Habits That We Should Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamNot all human beings can perform all their duties well planned and be productive or 24×7. Everyone once in a day will face difficulty doing their duty accurately. Unproductive habits are common and it occurs normally. But the real success lies behind controlling these unproductive habits. ...
Views: 556 - Health Benefits of Hula Hooping for Men, Women and Children - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHula Hooping is an activity loved by kids as well as adults. But this needs a lot of practice to master the skill. Using a Hula Hoop can give you a lot of health benefits. Burning belly fat is quicker when you do this exercise. This is actually a toy meant for kids. But it is a very effective ...
Views: 552 - NAP & Stress - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamIt is a clear fact that each and every body is affected by the various effects of Stress & Strain due to many reasons. At one end, we will try to avoid the Stressful Situations, but at the other end it is coming to our life in a big way unknowingly and unexpectedly. Everybody is in ...
Views: 551 - Health benefits of playing soccer - by Submitted on May 28, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamSoccer or football is a very popular sport that is loved by a majority of the population of the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages, regardless of sex and age. The game is a good example of team work. It has to be noted that athletes give their quality time to play soccer, as it helps to ...
Views: 549 - Ten Personal Habits That We Should Have - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTo be successful in life, we have to work hard and adopt a lot of positive routines and habits. These positive and good habits make us who we are as individuals. They define how we behave and create our attitude. By adopting some personal habits, we can create an optimistic approach to life. It ...
Views: 547 - 7 Steps to Effective Study Habits - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamGood study habits can determine one’s success with good grades in exams, getting a degree or completing tasks or assignments on time. By nature, habits are automatic reactions or actions. Having a good habit to study regularly can reduce the stress one feels around exam time! Following ...
Views: 546 - Productivity Habits That Matters In Our Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe all aspire to be successful in everything to do with our lives, be it our professional lives or personal. One way of achieving that is to be more productive, resulting in better professional growth and also making more time for our personal lives to do the things we love the most. The golden ...
Views: 542 - The Habit Of Changing Our Thoughts For A Positivity Life - by Submitted on May 05, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWith a place to sleep, food for sustenance and a companion to satiate libido, I am in the group of the vast number of beings that instinctively move in search of these to survive- the animal kingdom. When once the thought of clothing, to hide the nature, comes in, then it is one step into the ...
Views: 541 - How To Develop The Habit Of Gaining Right Talents? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamTalent is defined as a “natural aptitude or skill”. Talent is personal. It may be seen to have been imbibed from the genes such as in the cases of certain hereditary skills. But hereditary skill does not manifest naturally in all individuals in a lineage. But we can see skill manifestation ...
Views: 533 - Developing The Habit Of Self-Care - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamThe most important gift of nature to man is he, body, mind and soul- the self. He is the only one that has been capable of realizing the beauty of the self. With the largest brain volume vis-à-vis body size, humans have dominated the animal kingdom, very often improving nature’s intent. ...
Views: 531 - Health Benefits of Sun Meditation or Surya Yoga - by Submitted on May 07, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollamworshipped during ancient times is because the sun provides us with many kinds of benefits. Moreover, humans know that the sun is the only source of energy, light as well as warmth needed for life to survive on earth. Hence worshipping sun became a practice that was common all round the world. ...
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