Hilarious but true too.. Sanjay Thakrar, CEO at Euro Exim Bank Ltd. got economists thinking when he said : A cyclist is a disaster for the country’s economy – He does not buy the car & does not take car loan – Does not buy car insurance – Does not buy Fuel – Does not send his car for servicing & repairs – Does not use paid Parking – Does not become Obese – Yes,…..and well, damn it !! Healthy people are not needed for economy. They do not buy drugs. They do not go to Hospitals & Doctors. They add nothing to country’s GDP. On the contrary, every new Fast Food outlet creates at least 30 jobs – 10 Cardiologists, 10 Dentists, 10 weight loss experts apart from people working in Fast Food outlet. Choose wisely : A Cyclist or a Junk Food ? Worth thinking.
Gardening is one of the Most healthy activity. Involve your children and gradually they will be involved and get motivated. Once the kids are motivated then for rest of the life gardening, tree plantation and healthy life style will be their habit.
Being healthy is not merely exercise or organic food, it is a complete set of life style. Dr Shahzad Basra is talking on Healthy Life Style on Radio FM 93. Healthy life style is an attitude towards life including interaction with people, food and exercise. This interview explains the basics of eating habits, food to eat and yoga. Special emphasis on behavior.
Sitting in nature and exposure to natural conditions to allow our body to adjust with ambient temperature has gone with time. In modern life style most of the time is spent in door. Air conditions or heater to adjust room temperature make our body sluggish. Heat or cold therapy hardens our body and make stronger. Sitting in nature is a natural therapy where body is allowed to adjust. It burns calories and fat. A simple and natural method to weight maintenance.
It is always difficult to judge that the honey you are eating is pure or not. perhaps honey is the most food item being adulterated. Mr Azam is a passionate to collect pure. He use to travel in search of pure honey. he shared a very interesting and authenticated test of purity of honey. Pure honey will cause a slight stomach pain to a pregnant women.
Cakes, sweet, drink along with with pasta and fries are common celebration food in birthday, anniversary, promotion etc parties. Such foods can be taken occasionally once in a while but in modern changed life style such celebrations are very common. Hardly any day without such parties/events and such food. When such food is taken in routine then it becomes very unhealthy. Since cakes and sweets are very rich in sugar, fat and starch so very high in calories. When cakes are taken in combination with drinks then it is a worst food. Such eating habits are among the reasons of obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. Strange celebrations where in the name of good wishes unhealthy food is presented. Can we change this bad eating habit into healthy eating habits. Yes. Cakes shape healthy foods like Fresh fruits, rice etc can be prepared. There is a dire…
Iodine is recommended for patients of thyroid disease. It is usually taken up as table salt fortified with Iodine. However, commercially iodine fortified salt is being sold as a health beneficial. But without prescribed by a physician regular use of iodine may disturb thyroid hormones like thyroxine which may results in infertility, cholesterol and other health problems.
Obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. Main reasons are sluggish life style, Lack of exercise, over sitting, junk food and stressful life style. Obesity is also cause of many diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure etc. This lecture describes the basic causes and some tips to overcome it. Change in life style and using healthy food are ultimate tools to control weight gain.
Pakistan is highly blessed with natural huge landscape and bio diversity, cultural heritage, diverse weather and historical places. Thats everything which a country needs to promote tourism. However, tourism opportunities are not properly explored. Pakistan can attract the world for its so diverse country. Recently prime minister Imran Khan has emphasized on promoting tourism. Agritourism is another highly viable aspect where ATDCP (agritourism deveopment corporation of Pakistan) under the leadership of Mr. Tariq Tanvir agritourism is growing in the country. About 300 agritours have been organised during last 5 years.