Fasting is practiced in different parts of the world since ancient times and continues even now. It plays a primary role in various religions and cultures. Now, it is gaining more importance due to the benefits associated with it. Some of them are backed by science, and some we can observe ourselves while fasting. Here we will see the benefits of fasting, backed by science. Fasting is refraining from all or some kinds of food or drink, primarily as a religious…
Empathy is not that common and, the world needs more of it. But, how is it going to make a change? How is it different from sympathy? Do we have that in us? Let’s talk about this. But, first, let’s differentiate between the two. Understanding the difference: Empathy is when you get into the shoes of the other person. Let me put this in a story format: Imagine someone being abused or bullied in your office, school, or college. Empathy is when…
Working out in periods is not easy for everyone. Girls can imagine the cramps, backache, etc., that they have to face every month. If you can tolerate them, then you should surely go for a quick workout. But, the story doesn’t end here. Let’s see how well do period and exercise go together and some benefits and tips. All of us have different bodies, and so they react differently. Exercise can help you manage symptoms like bloating, fatigue, headache, etc.,…
Globally, the prevalence of body shaming is as high as 25 to 35 percent. Our perception of an ideal body has now changed to a greater extent. There’s more to life than this, and everything you see or hear on social media isn’t true. Body shaming is an act of making fun of or deriding someone’s physical appearance. And, it is not limited to fat-shaming. Body-shaming is a broad term and includes height shaming, thinness shaming, hair color, body shape, muscularity,…
Is fitspiration on social media helping us or hurting us? The answer to this is not very clear. All of us will have different opinions, and everyone has the right to disagree with others. I hope we all have this tolerance, though. 😛 So, let’s explore some positives and negatives about fitspiration on social media. Social media is a platform or a technology that helps us sharing ideas, thoughts, information through the virtual network. And, it also helps us stay…