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5 Foods That Will Help You Avoid Acidity

avoid acidityDay in and day out, most of us experience acidity due to an erratic lifestyle, wrong postures, no time to have meals, eating junk or spicy food outside. Acidity is also known as heartburn. Do you know why? Because it actually feels like your chest is on fire! Acidity can be a serious mood killer in any circumstance and it can happen to anybody irrespective of age. So exactly can you avoid acidity? Before we answer that, let’s look at some common triggers: 

  • Staying on empty stomach for too long
  • Having too many cups of tea or coffee a day 
  • Spicy street food
  • Deep fried oily food
  • Junk food consumption containing refined flour
  • Frequent restaurant visits

What Can You Do To Avoid Acidity? 

To avoid acidity, you need to first avoid the above triggers. You can also try these 5 foods below which help in relieving acidity. 

  1. Bananas: This fruit is easily available throughout the year. Its high fiber content strengthens the digestive system. Pectin, found in bananas, moves the residues through the digestive tract which actually helps one avoid acidity. 
  2. Ginger: is a natural treatment for acidity due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger juice can be extracted and 2-3 drops or 1tsp of ginger juice can be consumed as ginger shot post meals to relieve acidity. Another way to consume ginger is by making ginger tea.
  3. Yogurt: also has a soothing effect on our digestive system as it helps coating the lining of the digestive tract. Also it contains probiotics which are healthy gut bacteria that aid digestion. Consuming curd/yogurt is a proven remedy for acid reflux. 
  4. Aloe Vera: not only soothes the skin but our gut as well. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps you avoid acidity. Drink 5-10ml of aloe vera juice everyday on an empty stomach for good results.
  5. Fennel Seeds (Saunf): are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties and they also aid good digestion, reducing the symptoms of acidity easily. Consume about 1tsp of fennel seeds post meals. It will not only improve digestion, but also help you fight against acidity. It works great as a good mouth freshener too.

So keep these easily available foods ready with you to avoid acidity. Do remember to avoid the triggers as well, as prevention is always better than cure. We hope this article helps you. If you’re suffering from acidity, try them out and let us know your experience in the comments below.

For more home remedies on acidity, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for Personalised Health Coaching here.

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MIGRAINE – AN EXPLOSION IN YOUR HEAD

brain-headache-migraine“I don’t want that explosion in my head that my father used to have,” said Ramesh N., an 18-year-old engineering student, during his visit to my clinic. He was distressed by a severe headache that had lasted 5-6 hours, especially with exams around the corner. The throbbing pain made it impossible for him to concentrate.

Headaches are a common reason for visits to physicians, with migraine being the second most common cause of headache globally. Despite its prevalence, migraine often goes unnoticed or misunderstood, especially in childhood and adolescence. Many parents and teachers dismiss it as an excuse to avoid studying or working.

Migraine is a benign, episodic syndrome characterized by headache and accompanying neurological symptoms. A positive family history of migraines is common in those affected.

What Is Migraine?

A migraine attack can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. While predicting when an attack will occur is challenging, the pattern of each attack can often be identified. Understanding the stages of a migraine and sharing a detailed history with a doctor can help in diagnosis and treatment, reducing the intensity or frequency of attacks.

Stages of Migraine

Prodormal Phase: This phase includes subtle physical or mental changes like mood swings, thirst, or tiredness. It may last for minutes or hours.

Aura Phase: Neurological symptoms appear during this phase, such as:

    • Visual disturbances (dark spots, colored spots, or zigzag lines)
    • Numbness or weakness
    • Dizziness or vertigo
    • Speech changes or confusion

Attack Phase: The headache begins, often behind the eyes. It is typically severe, throbbing, and unilateral but can sometimes be bilateral. This stage is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light (photophobia) or sound (phonophobia).

Postdromal Phase: After the headache subsides, many experience lingering effects like fatigue or a “hangover” feeling, which can take hours or even days to resolve.

Diagnosing Migraine: A simplified diagnostic criterion includes repeated headaches lasting 4-72 hours with no underlying physical or neurological causes. Migraine symptoms include:

  • Unilateral pain
  • Throbbing sensation
  • Worsening with movement
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Sensitivity to light and sound

While the exact timing of an episode is unpredictable, lifestyle changes and triggers management can reduce the frequency or severity of attacks.

  1. Identifying and avoiding triggers is one of the most important ways to avoid an attack.
  2. Research shows that foods like nuts, cheese, citrus foods, chocolates, hot and spicy food, fermented, sour foods, alcohol and smoking can trigger a migraine attack.
  3. Untimely meals, irregular sleeping patterns which result in lack of sleep, excessive intake of processed or junk food, overthinking, extended exposure to laptops, mobile phones can all be responsible for triggering an attack.
  4. Increased exposure to direct sunlight is known to cause an attack. If sun exposure cannot be decreased or stopped, one must wear glasses and have to protect oneself. One must also be aware of strong odours and changes in weather.
  5. Being constantly acidic or constipated will always make you prone for repeated attacks.

A lifestyle change with proper sleeping hours, adequate water and the right food intake along with minimum 30minutes exercise will cause wonders in the management of Migraine.

  1. Certain yoga postures are extremely beneficial for migraine. Some of these are moon salutation, boat pose, bow pose (dhanurasan), spinal twist (matsyendrassana), tree pose and standing on toes.
  2. Meditation puts your mind at ease and reduces stress levels which brings a balance in one’s being.
  3. Pranayam (breathing exercises) has a long term impact in maintaining good health.
  4. 5 drops of brahmi ghee in each nostrils sometimes helps relieve the pain.
  5. During an attack it is best that you confine yourself to a closed dark room to avoid any loud sounds and excess light.
  6. You can also try tying a scarf or dupatta around your head if the pain is too much. Place some eye cubes wrapped in a towel on your eyes.
  7. Medicines are available to halt the progression of aura to a full-blown attack or to manage pain during the headache phase. However, always seek a doctor’s advice before taking any medication.

Migraines often improve over time, with many experiencing reduced severity and frequency after early adulthood. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can bring long-term benefits, making migraine episodes less frequent and more manageable.

If this article helped you understand migraines better, share your thoughts in the comments below! For further information or guidance, reach out to our certified experts by subscribing to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.

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GOQii NutriGenius AI: Revolutionizing Healthy Living with Smart Calorie Counting and Food Recognition

When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, keeping track of what you eat is essential. However, traditional methods of food logging can be tedious, time-consuming, and often inaccurate, leading many to abandon the practice altogether.

Enter GOQii NutriGenius AI, a groundbreaking feature that simplifies food tracking through the power of advanced technology. By combining computer vision and machine learning, NutriGenius AI makes logging your meals as easy as taking a photo. After using it for a week, I can confidently say this innovation is a significant leap forward in wellness technology. Here’s why NutriGenius AI is not just convenient but truly transformative.

The Challenges of Traditional Food Tracking

Manually logging meals typically involves searching extensive food databases, estimating portion sizes, and inputting data—a process that is both cumbersome and prone to errors. This complexity often discourages consistent use, despite the importance of understanding one’s dietary habits for better health management.

Recognizing these challenges, GOQii developed NutriGenius AI to streamline the process, making it more user-friendly and accurate.

How NutriGenius AI Transforms Food Logging

Imagine sitting down to a meal, snapping a quick photo with your phone, and instantly receiving a detailed breakdown of the nutritional content. NutriGenius AI utilizes sophisticated computer vision and machine learning algorithms to identify food items on your plate and calculate their nutritional values with remarkable accuracy.

During my trial, I photographed various meals, and each time, NutriGenius AI promptly recognized the items and provided comprehensive nutritional information. This seamless experience felt almost magical and significantly reduced the effort required for food tracking.

Key Benefits of NutriGenius AI

  1. Eliminates Guesswork
    With an accuracy rate exceeding 90%, NutriGenius AI removes the uncertainty from portion estimation and food identification, ensuring reliable data for your dietary records.
  1. Facilitates Mindful Eating
    Access to real-time nutritional information empowers you to make informed dietary choices effortlessly, promoting healthier eating habits without the need for restrictive diets.
  1. Encourages Consistency
    The simplicity of photographing your meals makes it easy to maintain a consistent food log, even for snacks, fostering better long-term dietary awareness.
  1. Saves Time
    Transforming a traditionally time-consuming task into a quick, three-second action allows you to integrate food tracking seamlessly into your daily routine.

User Experience with NutriGenius AI

The GOQii app is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and NutriGenius AI enhances this experience by providing valuable insights into your eating patterns. For instance, I discovered that my lunches were higher in carbohydrates than anticipated, while my breakfasts lacked sufficient protein. These revelations enabled me to adjust my diet accordingly, making NutriGenius AI feel like a personal nutrition coach.

A New Era in Health and Wellness

NutriGenius AI represents a significant advancement in how we approach health. By removing the obstacles associated with traditional food logging, GOQii empowers individuals to take control of their wellness journeys. This tool is not merely about counting calories; it’s about fostering awareness and facilitating informed decisions.

Its seamless integration into busy lifestyles makes it accessible for professionals, parents, and anyone aiming to improve their health without added stress.

The Future of Health Technology

The development of NutriGenius AI involved collaboration with leading technologies to achieve optimal accuracy. By combining multiple models and continuously refining the system with user data, NutriGenius AI is designed to become increasingly precise over time.

This approach exemplifies how integrating various technological solutions can lead to innovative advancements in health and wellness. NutriGenius AI is a testament to GOQii’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance user experience and promote preventive healthcare.

NutriGenius AI is more than just a convenient feature; it’s a transformative tool that simplifies food tracking and promotes healthier living. By integrating advanced technologies and focusing on user-friendly design, GOQii has set a new standard in wellness tech. This innovation not only addresses the challenges of traditional food logging but also paves the way for future developments in health technology.

GOQii NutriGenius AI is a game-changer for anyone striving to lead a healthier life. With its advanced AI-powered food recognition and seamless integration, it transforms the way we approach nutrition and calorie tracking. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent, or someone looking to improve your diet, NutriGenius AI offers a smarter, easier way to take charge of your wellness journey.

Experience the future of health tracking—download the GOQii app today and take the first step toward a healthier you!

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Minimalist Living – Why Less is More!

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“If you don’t know what you want, you end up with a lot you don’t,” – Well, if you have read Chuck Palahniuk’s masterpiece Fight Club, you’ll be familiar with this quote. It is funny how a work of fiction can hold so much relevance in the world we live in and maybe Tyler Durden, the film’s protagonist, was right when he said, “The things you own, end up owning you.”

How many times have you browsed through an online shopping portal and thought, “Oh! I might need a new phone”, “Wow! This is on discount. I should get this,” or just bought something that you don’t really need and it just sits on a shelf till you forget about it? No one would blame you. We’re living in the peak of consumerism where everything you need and don’t need is just a finger tap away.

Does happiness really exist in a big home with perfect flooring and matching drapes? Does it exist in a fancy car, smart electronic devices, furniture, fashionable clothes, jewellery, footwear et al? What if the answer was in the opposite direction?

When it comes to living a wholesome, healthy and holistic lifestyle, anything which is in excess is bad! Be it food, exercise, thoughts and even the things we surround ourselves with. One of the best ways to achieve good mental health is to declutter and take up minimalist living.

What is Minimalism?

Minimalism, in essence, is living with less. The whole idea is to live a life based on experiences rather than worldly possessions. This includes decluttering or minimum usage of things such as furniture, clothes, accessories, etc. It is a personal change one makes to add value to their life. You can choose what is important to you and throw away things which are not.

What are the Benefits of Minimalist Living?

Minimalist Living does involve sacrificing things you think you might need. Not necessarily the best life choice for hoarders and might seem a bit unnecessary but it needs to be done! Trust me, the pros most definitely outweigh the cons!

For instance, decluttering and reducing the number of things you own helps you focus only on the important things in life. With less distractions, you can pay attention to things that require it. This does not mean you throw out things important to you. Keep the things you really need and thrown away the things you don’t.

More space and less junk will definitely help you be more productive. A clean and organized house definitely reduces a lot of stress! More so, you have a lot less financial burdens and avoid unnecessary expenses.

How Do You Do It?  

Let’s get started! Observe your home and your belongings. Make a list of things which you have not used in a year or two. There are less chances you will need it again so get rid of it.

Here, I am sharing a sample list to help you out:

  • Unused and worn out clothes, shoes, socks, etc.
  • Excess clutter in wallet
  • Unwanted receipts, bills, papers, books, manuals, etc.
  • Old electronics/ wires/ chargers/ batteries
  • Unused and expired beauty products and medication
  • Unused stationery that doesn’t work
  • Unused cleaning products
  • Broken or unused furniture
  • Damaged plastic containers
  • Kitchen gadgets and appliances you don’t use
  • Extra towel/ cushions/ scarf/ gloves
  • Junk drawer
  • Extra bags
  • Anything that you don’t know the purpose of

Remove all of it from your home. You can donate the things you don’t need to somebody who might have use for it or just resell, recycle or repurpose it.

You’re all done! Does it feel good?

Furthermore, you can also make additional changes to keep this habit going by thinking before you buy. Don’t purchase it just because you might need it in the future or because it is on sale. Buy only when you need. Regularly keep a check and see if you’re cluttering again.

In the next article, we will explore the wonderful benefits that minimalism offers and how it can help your health and life!

Stay tuned and #BeTheForce!

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