WEIGHT LOSS / SLIMMING

Q.1. Is it really safe to lose weight through crash diets?

PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION

Q.2. What is the best and safest way to remove unwanted hair?

OXYGEN BAR

Q 3. I understand that Oxygen bar is a unique concept introduced for the first time in INDIA by HEALTH SANCTUARY. What are its advantages?

NUTRITION

Q 4. What do you mean by detoxifying the body?

Q 5. Can you suggest me a diet for a radiant and glowing skin?

Q 6. I am allergic to both milk and soya products. I also understand that these are rich sources of Calcium. So how do i make up for the calcium deficiency?

Q 7. How do I find out the amount of calories that my body type needs per day?

SKIN AND BEAUTY CARE

Q 8. How do I get rid of spots from my face?

Q 9. I am a 28 years old working lady. Subsequent to my first delivery I developed stretch marks around my stomach, hips and lower back. Due to this I am not comfortable in wearing Western outfits. How do I get rid of them.

Q 10. I am a 27 yrs old Senior Executive working with one of the MNC's at Gurgaon. Am faced with the problem of Dark Circles around my eyes. I spend long, tension filled hours in my office, often in front of a computer. However i make sure that i take proper and timely diet and consume lots of water. Nevertheless the dark circles haunt me. Please advise.

Q 11. Do you recommend any exercising during pregnancy and if yes what are the types of exercise that one can do?

GENERAL

Q 12. I am a teenaged girl. I always tend to remain tensed about something or the other. THis is affecting my concentration on my studies. I am afraid that keeping tense may also lead to some other  health problems. What do I do.

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WEIGHT LOSS / SLIMMING

Ans 1. Crash dieting is never advisable for weight loss. Crash diet is generally a very low calorie diet. When you go on a crash diet you cut your calorie intake to such an extent that your body adapts to a situation wherein it thinks that some kind of food crisis has come and food is scarce and hard to get. So it tries to conserve energy by slowing down your metabolic rate which is exactly the opposite to what you require for losing weight naturally. Consequentially you feel tired, lethargic and craving for food increases. As a result you tend to eat more and gain weight rather than losing it. On crash diets, side effects are common and metabolic disorders get aggravated. Here the lack of choice of food may become frustrating, demeaning and destructive to self-esteem. A well-balanced low calorie nutritious diet providing 1000-1200kcal along with a marginally increased physical activity needs to be followed to lose weight scientifically and permanently.

PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION

Ans 2. Unwanted excess hair growth happens due to hormonal imbalances, hereditary factors or as a reaction to some drugs or pills. US FDA Approved Advanced LASER HAIR REDUCTION technique is the only safe and permanent solution effective on Indian skin types. You can visit your nearest HEALTH SANCTUARY™ centre to find out more about this treatment. It is a researched painless and scarless treatment that will leave you with a soft and supple skin for all years to come. On the other hand, threading, waxing and bleaching all lead to side effects and harder hair re-growth. So choose the safe way.

OXYGEN BAR

Ans 3. Advantages of Oxygen bars: Medicinal as well as otherwise
>> O2 bars deliver 92% pure oxygen -- usually combined with a pleasant aroma -- for a relaxing, rejuvenating and therapeutic effect.
>> The addition of aromatherapy completes the sensory experience. Aromatherapy clears the mind, heightens awareness and balances emotion.
>> An O2 bar delivers energy! 90% of our energy comes from Oxygen, only 10% from food and water.
>> Delivered through an individual, disposable nose hose, Oxygen enriched air purifies the lungs, saturates the blood stream and re-energises the body. People throughout the world are discovering this healthy way to combat stress and breathe in free-flowing, life-sustaining Oxygen.
>> Headaches and migraines are relieved
>> Oxygen helps you overcome hangovers
>> Concentration, alertness and memory are sharpened
>> Your blood is detoxified and your immune system is improved
>> Oxygen claims your mind and stabilize your nervous system
>> Temporary altitude discomfort is relieved
>> Oxygen has an anti-aging effect
>> You can strengthen your heart and reduce your risk of heart attack
>> Oxygen offers a drug-free approach to weight loss (certain scents such as apple and spearmint, have been proven effective as a diet aid)

NUTRITION

Ans 4. The motive behind detoxification is simply to rid the body from the loads of toxins. Unknowingly one tends to consume certain foods that hinder the body's ability to cleanse itself, eg: caffeine, dairy products, meat, fish, salts and sugars leading to accumulation of toxins. Such foods should be excluded from your diet during a detox and ideally, should be kept to a minimum after a detox. Foods like fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts and grains all supply valuable nutrients and fibre, together with offering healing and curative properties. You can detoxify your body by following a one-day diet containing only the allowed foods or following the same for about a week. Do ensure that you have plenty of time to relax during this period of detoxification. HEALTH SANCTUARY's Advanced Ayurveda specialists can help and guide you on this.

Ans 5. Many different factors determine how healthy your skin will be and how it looks. Heredity, climate, weather, daily skin care, diet and levels of physical activity are some of them. A person's daily intake should include food from all food groups (Also refer http://www.indiadiets.com in this regard), that should include proper meals i.e. 3 main meals and 2 snacks. Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water in a day, follow a 30-40 minutes moderate exercise regime, at least five times a week, and take exclusive care of your skin by cleaning and moisturizing it at night before going to bed. Try to be stress free, relax and 'feel positive inside and feel good to look good'.

Ans 6. In order to increase the dietary intake of calcium you should have an increased intake of cereals and pulses like bengal grams, rajma etc. along with lemon and tomatoes. Fish, green leafy vegetables like palak, methi, spinach and nuts like almonds, cashew nuts, dry coconut etc. are also rich sources of calcium. Try to include all these in your diet in some way or the other.

Ans 7. The amount of calories that one should take per day depends on various factors like age, height, weight, lifestyle pattern, daily activities, metabolic rate, etc. You can get in touch with a professional dietician / nutritionist, who depending on your requirement will tailor a diet plan with the exact calorie intake that your body type requires. In order to be healthy you should follow a balanced diet plan, indulge in 30-40 minutes of physical activity, drink plenty of water (10-12 glasses), and be active throughout the day.

SKIN AND BEAUTY CARE

Ans 8. The skin of the face is quite delicate and prone to getting transformed very easily. Since it's difficult to understand at the moment as to what kind of skin you have and what is the nature of the spots, it will be more appropriate if you contact our dermatologist at any on our centres, who will then analyse your skin type based on the examination of your skin, which is in some way or the other unique to every individual. Thereafter the right treatment most appropriate for your skin type can be recommended.

Ans 9. Stretch marks are a sign of your skin's inability to cope with the rapid expansion of the flesh underneath. The collagen and elastin fibers underneath actually tear with the sheer strain of it. Prevention is better than cure in case of stretch marks, as once they appear they dont go off completely and may take years to even get lightened. However, to prevent the occurrence of stretch marks, you must keep the skin well moisturized. Apply a body lotion after taking your bath and allow it to be absorbed properly. HEALTH SANCTUARY's Advanced Ayurvedic Treatments developed through years of hard toil, offer special Natural Oil Therapy that can help you lighten the stretch marks.

Ans 10. The common causes of under -eye dark circles are anaemia, lack of sleep, fatigue, hereditary, constipation etc., and being in the kind of job you are in, it must be very stressful for you as you must be facing all of these. Make sure that you take a healthy diet, sleep for at least 8 hours a day and drink 10-12 glasses of water daily. Also soak a few almonds in some milk overnight. In the morning grind them with the same milk and apply it around your eyes. Wash it off when it dries. If done regularly, it will go a long way in treating the dark circles. You can also massage the area around the eyes with almond oil mixed with vitamin -E oil. A slice of cucumber should be placed on the eyes while relaxing. You can also take a treatment of nourishing hydration facials combined with professional treatment for under eye dark circles available at any of the HEALTH SANCTUARY™ centres.

Ans 11. It's very important to keep oneself fit during pregnancy. For the same you can indulge in  regular light exercises like walking, swimming (floating) to keep your body supple. This can be accompanied by some stretching exercises under expert guidelines. The more active you are, the better are the chances of your having a healthy baby. But ensure that you discuss your exercise plan with your doctor.

GENERAL

Ans 12. In today's world almost everyone of us is tensed about something or the other. Stop worrying and instead develop a positive attitude to life. Have a balanced diet and keep fit. Do some light exercises like jogging, skipping etc regularly. Take up any sporting activity of your choice whenever you feel tensed. Meditation and Yoga may also prove helpful. HEALTH SANCTUARY's unique destress methodologies will certainly go a long way in helping you in relieving tension. Aromatherapy, also an ace up the sleeve of HEALTH SANCTUARY is well known for relieving stress.