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Safety Tips to Prevent Coronavirus Infection

coronavirusThe recent Coronavirus outbreak has become one of the biggest health scare in the world right now. What started in Wuhan, China on 31 December, 2019 has now struck Europe and the US and has overall claimed many lives. As of February 27, 2020, China reported 78,824 confirmed cases of the virus with a death toll of 2,788.

The virus is spreading rapidly and has been deemed to have pandemic potential by WHO. Now, among all the quarantines, preventive measures and news spreading like wildfire, how much do we really know about the virus? Of course, we’re well aware that it spread from China but what else do we really know?

In India, people are aware about the virus but aren’t prepared. This is because of lack of details. At this point, we are of the opinion that prevention is best as there is no cure for the Coronavirus yet.

As a leading preventive healthcare company, GOQii is recommending a few basic prevention and safety tips that people need to follow. The recommendations made here are in line with WHO guidelines: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

The first and foremost thing is to build your defense by building your Immunity. All that one needs to do is follow the basics of exercise, eat right and sleep well.

How Do You Build Immunity Against the Coronavirus?

  • Include 1 or 2 cloves of garlic every day in your meals. As garlic is a potent anti-viral.
  • Cut out smoking completely. Smoking destroys your respiratory tract including the lungs.
  • Exercise regularly- Include a combination of strength training and cardio, concentrating on breathing patterns
  • A dehydrated body is most prone to infections. Drink adequate water. Avoid alkaline water and drink boiled water.
  • Avoid refined sugar in any form as sugar can reduce your immunity directly plus alters the bacteria in your gut
  • Make sure you sleep well for at least 6-8 hours.

Other Prevention Must-Dos to be Followed

  • Wear a Mask while travelling to crowded places. Preferably avoid crowded places.
  • Wash your hands at regular intervals.
  • If you have any symptoms of fever, cough, cold, sore throat and having trouble breathing please seek medical advice immediately.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth while travelling and otherwise
  • While coughing or sneezing use a tissue and dispose it off safely

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Free Yourself From Fake Health News with India Health Quiz

india health quizIn the age of the internet, it is not difficult to find self-proclaimed health experts and nutrition gurus who can help you lose an unbelievable amount of weight in a month or help you build abs within a week. We have all received SMSs’ and WhatsApp forwards that talk about quick weight loss programs. But, what is the credibility of these claims? Can they be verified?

When it comes to health and fitness, there are no shortcuts. Why be trapped by such misleading information that can harm your health? Why give in to the tyranny of fake health tips when you can educate yourself with the right information and break free?

In order to shatter the chains of these false theories and tips on health, GOQii launched the India Health Quiz with Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar and a team of experts on 9th August. The GOQii India Health Quiz aims to debunk health myths while imparting the right knowledge by verified experts in order to make India healthy and wise!

What is the India Health Quiz?

The GOQii India Health Quiz is a 100 day Live Quiz Challenge which ends on the 16th of November, 2019. In this quiz challenge, you need to watch LIVE classes on GOQii Play and brush up on your knowledge for hourly quizzes.

These quizzes will not only help you bust myths but will also help you earn points that you can redeem for exciting prizes. The prizes for this challenge include GOQii Activity Trackers, OnePlus 6T, iPhone X and a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh. To get the complete list of prizes, visit the ‘Rewards’ section on Play page.

How to Participate in India Health Quiz?

The GOQii India Health Quiz is open to all residents of India and anyone who downloads the GOQii app can participate in this challenge. Once the app is downloaded, you will need 1 key to participate in each quiz. You start with 15 keys and can earn more by performing the following activities:

  • Complete 6000 steps (recorded in the app on the same day) to earn 4 keys
  • Buy 1 key per day for 200 GOQii Cash
  • Shop on the GOQii Health Store (not applicable on GOQii Vouchers) for 6 keys
  • Unlock Daily Chest Bonus for 3 keys

Each quiz will have 5 questions that give you a total of 50 points. The points are distributed as follows:

  • Question 1: 2 points
  • Question 2: 3 points
  • Question 3: 10 points
  • Question 4: 15 points
  • Question 5: 20 points

You will not earn points if you are eliminated or join a quiz late. Watch out for ‘Maha-Quizzes’ during the 100 day challenge which will give you more points.

What Are Lives? How Do They Help?

If you answer incorrectly, you get eliminated but like most games out there, you will receive a Life. A life will save you from elimination and you can continue playing. You can only use 1 life per quiz no matter how many lives you have collected. You start with 10 lives and can earn more by inviting your friends.

  • If your friend joins GOQii using your invite code you earn 5 lives
  • When your invited friend opens the GOQii app you get 2 lives per day your friend opens the app
  • If you invited friend plays the quiz, you earn 3 lives per day your friend plays a quiz

What is the Quiz Booster Plan?

The Quiz Booster Plan is a paid subscription plan that will give you an added advantage over other players. The benefits include:

  • Additional 20 lives
  • You can use one 50:50 lifeline per quiz
  • Eligible for free delivery for all prizes claimed during the 100 day quiz
  • You can comment during the video and LIVE health classes

We hope you are all clear about the GOQii India Health Quiz! Let’s bust all the fake health tips and myths and free ourselves from an unhealthy lifestyle! To get more clarity on the quiz, visit our website and read the FAQs.

Do leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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Top 4 Causes of Body Aches & Pains

Body aches and pain

Experiencing aches and pains in your body is normal. But when these aches and pains persist for longer periods of time and make it difficult for you to move, you have to start asking a few questions.

What is causing this pain? Should I seek help?

Aches and pains are common for a body that is unhealthy and unfit. By the time the unease of these aches and pains set in, it is too late to do any activity in order to get healthier. Based on the research of our IndiaFit Report, we’ve identified the top 4 causes of body aches and pains.

What Causes Aches and Pain?

  1. Additional Weight Strain: When you’re overweight, the additional pounds place immense strain on your joints and bones. This continued strain causes long term issues in the body which result in body aches and pains.
  2. Lack of Movement: One of the major causes of body aches is a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting in one place for longer periods of time, incorrect or bad posture and lack of exercise, all contribute to body pain.
  3. Incorrect Posture While Exercising: Incorrect form or posture when lifting weights, performing an exercise or not giving your body enough cause strain and further aches and pains.
  4. Vitamin D Deficiency: Vitamin D is essential for bone health. Lack of it can cause body aches. This deficiency may be due to lack of exposure to sunlight, not getting enough Vitamin D from food, not being able to absorb Vitamin D from food, etc.

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How Can You Tackle Body Aches and Pains?

The easiest way to deal with this issue is to get enough of Vitamin D. Right from its basic function of increasing calcium absorption to promoting bone health, it can also elevate mood, reduce depression and build immunity.

Some of the other ways to deal with aches include:

  • Losing excess weight
  • Fix Vitamin D3, Magnesium, and Calcium Levels
  • Develop muscles around the bone
  • Invest in rest and recovery after a workout
  • Avoid acidity causing foods

Have we missed out on anything? Do you have any queries? Write them down in the comments below!

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5 Astounding Benefits of Walking 100 Steps Post Dinner

Centuries ago, the Greek physician, Hippocrates said, “Walking is man’s best medicine”. This saying is true even today. A recent study by scientists from the University College London proved that walking helps in minimizing the risk of cardiovascular dysfunctions by 31%. It even reduces the risk of deaths from diabetes and related illnesses by 32%.

Walking 10,000 steps everyday will help you stay fit. It can facilitate a healthy living in ways you can’t imagine. Being the safest and easiest exercise possible, walking helps your cardiovascular fitness. It aids weight loss, boosts your mental health and shapes your body.

It’s suggested by some health experts that walking 100 steps before going to sleep every night is good for your health. Usually, we would spend the time post dinner and before sleep in front of a TV or checking emails. Instead, go for a short walk! A minimum of 100 steps will help you burn calories, improve digestion, and control blood sugar levels among other benefits.

  1. Aids Digestion

Walking accelerates the secretion of gastric juices and enzymes responsible for breaking your food into beneficial elements. Under normal conditions, it takes some time for this process to start. This results in the occasional acidity, indigestion and other stomach related complications. Walking around 100 steps will help you sleep better and wake up fresh and healthy.

  1. Maintains Blood Sugar

For those suffering from diabetes (type 2) and extreme blood sugar levels, walking after half hour of having had a meal will help breakdown the food component with more utilization of glucose and improved blood circulation. A physically active body will always need more glucose (sugar level) to burn, thereby controlling/limiting the accumulation of the same.

  1. Helps Metabolism & Facilitates Weight Loss

Any kind of exercise boosts the body’s metabolism, aids blood circulation, burns stored fats and filters unwanted chemicals out of the body. You certainly cannot go through rigorous exercise after dinner. Walking for half a mile solves this problem. Burning of fat and an improved body metabolism also leads to losing weight. For elders, walking after meals is strictly advised to maintain a healthy body. However, this should be practiced by individuals of all ages.

  1. Improves blood circulation

Walking 100 steps after dinner can work up the muscles and facilitate better blood circulation through the body. It only takes a 15 minute stroll to lower the accumulated fat levels in your blood (comprising of harmful cholesterol and triglycerides). Your blood stream will be supplied with more oxygen as your lungs will demand more air.

  1. Relieves stress and improves sleep

Doctors have always advised against going to bed immediately after dinner. If you cannot step out, walking within your home is a good idea as well. For those who lead a sedentary life, walking for a while after dinner aids digestion. Which in turn helps you get better quality sleep.

Make walking after dinner a habit for a lifetime. You will certainly be able to experience positive results within a few weeks. Considered one of the easiest of all exercises. Walking 100 steps after dinner can surprisingly bring a healthy turnaround in your life.

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