We believe that having ‘hard drinks’ during winter keeps our body warm, but is it a myth or a fact? Read on to discover what alcohol does to your body.

Alcohol and feeling warm – what we think

Most of us believe in the ‘power’ of alcohol during winters. The common belief is that alcohol keeps you warm. For some of us it is just another excuse to drink.

Alcohol and feeling warm – the fact!

If you still think alcohol keeps you warm, here is the some bad news. Alcohol does nothing to keep your body warm. You might be wondering how this can be true. You might even think, ‘When I drink I feel warmer’. According to the Swiss institute for the prevention of alcohol and drug problems alcohol only gives you an illusion of being warm!

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One of the most common excuses we hear in today’s busy, busy world is ‘I forgot’. Children forget to take their books to school, executives forget where they put their phone, husbands forget to tell wives that they will not be home in time for dinner and this list is endless.

So what do we do about it? Listed here are the most effective and simple remedies to help you stay sharp, try them!

Write it down

Your grandpa must have told you this a dozen times, but you never paid attention. Putting something in writing is much more effective than storing things in your head, research tells us.

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Discover simple steps for a healthy heart – all in less than 30 minutes a day. Read on…

Think of the mundane things you do in 30 minutes every day. Watching TV? Lazing around? It’s time to make changes in these four areas, for a healthy heart boost.

Eat smart

‘A healthy diet’ does not necessarily mean boring and bland. Just make sure you have enough of each food group, and you’re good to go. Heart patients may need some special changes to their diet; however, it doesn’t necessarily have to be that restrictive. (more…)

Dr Gowthaman, Medical Director, Dr Gowthaman’s Ayurveda Panchakarma Center, Chennai, answers readers’ questions on Ayurveda. Get your doubts cleared and see them featured on our FAQ page every Tuesday.

This week’s answers:

Hi,
I am Anitha (25years Female).I am working in Night shifts,my office timings is evening 6:30 to morning 4:30.Before i was 62kgs but when i join in nightshif i graually increased my weight slowly slowly now i am 90kgs.Really am not able to understand and am worried about my weight what i need to do,i can’t go for gym because i dont have sufficient time.Can you please give me proper diet plan even am staying in Hostl. Please help me by telling proper solution for my problem
Anitha

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