what is probiotics ?

What Are Probiotics?

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Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your digestive system. We usually think of these as germs that cause diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called "good" or "helpful" bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy.

You can find probiotics in supplements and some foods, like yogurt. Doctors often suggest them to help with digestive problems.

How Do They Work?

Researchers are trying to figure out exactly how probiotics work. Some of the ways they may keep you healthy:

• When you lose "good" bacteria in your body, for example after you take antibiotics, probiotics can help replace them.
• They can help balance your "good" and "bad" bacteria to keep your body working the way it should.

Types of Probiotics

Many types of bacteria are classified as probiotics. They all have different benefits, but most come from two groups. Ask your doctor about which might best help you.

Lactobacillus. This may be the most common probiotic. It's the one you'll find in yogurt and other fermented foods. Different strains can help with diarrhea and may help people who can't digest lactose, the sugar in milk.

Bifidobacterium. You can find it in some dairy products. It may help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and some other conditions.

Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast found in probiotics. It appears to help fight diarrhea and other digestive problems.

What Do They Do?

Among other things, probiotics help send food through your gut by affecting nerves that control gut movement. Researchers are still trying to figure out which are best for certain health problems. Some common conditions they treat are:

• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Infectious diarrhea (caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites)
• Diarrhea caused by antibiotics

There is also some research that shows they're useful for problems in other parts of your body. For example, some people say they have helped with:

• Skin conditions, like eczema
• Urinary and vaginal health
• Preventing allergies and colds
• Oral health

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precaution while doing yoga

योग करते समय इन बातों का रखें ध्यान

- नेहा रेड्‍डी

स्वस्थ शरीर की ख्वाहिश सबकी होती है और आजकल की भागदौड़भरी दिनचर्या में खुद के लिए समय निकाला भी बेहद जरूरी होता है। हम हमारी व्यस्त दिनचर्या में से कुछ समय अपने लिए निकालकर व्यायाम की तरफ बढ़ते हैं, जो बेहद जरूरी है। और अगर शरीर को स्वस्थ और सुडौल रखने की बात आती है तो सबसे पहला नाम जो जुबान पर आता है, वह है योग।

योग के माध्यम से हम अपने शरीर को तो स्वस्थ रखते ही हैं, साथ ही हम मानसिक शांति की ओर भी बढ़ते हैं। योग शरीर, आत्मा, मानसिक संतुलन व श्वास पर नियंत्रण रखने की कला इन सब पर काम करता है। पर इतने फायदे होने के बावजूद कुछ ऐसी भी बातें हैं, जो हमें योग के दौरान ध्यान रखना बेहद आवश्यक है। आइए जानते हैं।

योग करते समय इन बातों का रखें ध्यान

यदि आपके शरीर में कोई चोट लगी हो और किसी भी आसन को करने में आपको तकलीफ हो रही हो तो आपको योग उस समय नहीं करना चाहिए। अगर आप ऐसा करते हैं तो परेशानी में आ सकते हैं।

हमने आमतौर पर देखा है कि लोग कुछ खाकर योग करने के बारे में सोचते हैं, जो कि गलत है। जब भी आप योग करने के लिए जाएं तो उसके लिए खाली पेट होना जरूरी होता है। नहीं तो आपको उलटी भी आ सकती है, जी मिचला सकता है और सांस लेने में भी परेशानी का अनुभव हो सकता है।

जब आप योग कर रहे हैं तो इस बात का जरूर ध्यान रखें कि योग करते समय आपको ठंडा पानी नहीं पीना चाहिए। यह आपके शरीर को नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है, क्योंकि योग करते समय हमारे शरीर से पसीना निकलता है और हमारा शरीर गर्म रहता है और ऐसे में हम ठंडा पानी पीते हैं तो सर्द-गर्म की शिकायत हो सकती है और आपको जुकाम व कफ जैसी परेशानी हो सकती है।

ऐसे लोग जो योग में नए हैं और योग के बारे में ज्यादा जानकारी नहीं रखते और उन्हें लगता है कि योग को किसी भी समय किया जा सकता है, पर ऐसा बिलकुल भी नहीं है। योग को दिन के समय नहीं करना चाहिए बल्कि सुबह-सुबह योग करना सबसे ज्यादा फायदेमंद होता है। वहीं अगर आप बीमार हैं या आपको कोई गंभीर समस्या है, तो उस समय भी योग न करें।

योग के तुरंत बाद स्नान नहीं करना चाहिए, क्योंकि व्यायाम के बाद शरीर गर्म रहता है और यदि आप एकदम नहाएंगे तो आपको शारीरिक तकलीफ हो सकती है इसलिए योग के 1 घंटे बाद नहाना उचित होता है। सबसे जरूरी बात यह कि यदि आप किसी आसन के बारे में अच्छे से नहीं जानते तो उसे न ही करें। किसी एक्सपर्ट के मार्गदर्शन के बाद ही आसन करें, नहीं तो गलत आसन कोई दूसरी शारीरिक तकलीफ दे सकता है।

the real benefit i got from yoga

Why do I prefer Yoga  over  Gym

Selecting Yoga over the Gym and, vice versa has continued to invoke several debates since the 17th century — when one of the very first gymnasiums was established as the primary source of body workout. Since then, the globe has gotten divided into different segments of people exploring different styles of workout options. Some swear by the natural science of Yoga, while others by the Gym. Yoga, a science that is nearly 5000 years old has remained persistent among millions of people as the most preferred forms of workouts. Of course, the choice of go with Yoga or Gym is always debatable – the selection of which greatly varies from person to person. As a regular gym-junkie throughout my early 20s and, later a yogi, I have personally journeyed through the same internal debate for quite some time.

As someone who was used to velocity, abrading his knees on a treadmill, lifting pounds twice his body weight, ‘Yoga’ seemed like a workout option from another planet altogether. I was always curious about it, the art intrigued me. But, I never really got around to exploring it as a preferred workout choice. My journey of Yoga commenced when I met with a terrible bike accident and, was bed-ridden for weeks with substantial injury in my legs that pretty much left me incapable of indulging in anything explosive. The experience took away my body strength, my agility and, I was left ill-equipped for any kind of gym facility. I started practicing basic yoga workouts at home to heal, so, I can go back to the gym and, feel like myself again. What started out as a temporary healing therapy actually took me on the route to physical, mental and spiritual upheaval! I began to feel like myself again, only more at peace and inspired. My scars began to heal much faster than I had expected them to. Yoga did not just help me heal my scars, but also helped me cope with the mental trauma I went through the entire fiasco. I was hooked onto the art. At this stage, I decided to dig deeper into the science which led me to enroll into a Yoga Training Certification program. I studied and practiced yoga in much deeper detail and, experienced the beauty, the sheer delight of the science on my own. And, since then I have not looked back.