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The effects of Indian Classical Ragas on creative flow

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:43:00 +0000

Music is a big part of all of our lives. It’s a universal phenomenon, embedded in societies and cultures throughout the world. Every society has its unique take on music, and it’s subjective to the environment, culture and way of life. Even in its variety, the purpose of music remains the same throughout the world, to transcend the mundane, and to decorate time. If art is the process of decorating space, music is the process of decorating time, unique to every society and culture.

Importance of having Body and Workout Goals

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Working out has enormous health benefits, it helps in losing weight, managing blood sugar, and improving sleep and sexual health. It also contributes to mental health by reducing stress, and anxiety, and the production of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin, thereby improving mood. Working out itself has so many benefits, so why should you have goals? Why can’t you casually work out and keep your body the way it is? While, there’s nothing wrong with being happy with where you are, it is crucial to know that keeping your body the way it is, is also a goal.

What is Zone 2 Training and why is it important for Performance and Longevity

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:12:00 +0000

When you think about building a better body, it is likely that you imagine yourself in a hardcore training montage, at the end of which you appear resplendent in your perfect form. This only becomes a problem when it translates into you overdoing it at the gym, this can lead to overtraining, ego lifting, permanent injuries, and the eventual drop in motivation. Heart rate zone training brings your attention back to where it should be—the present state of your body. One of the most personalized styles of training, heart rate zones teaches you where you need to improve, and what it would take for you to reach your maximum intensity. And it all starts at Zone 2.

The impact of adrenaline on blood glucose

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:17:00 +0000

Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is a hormone released during stress that raises blood sugar levels. It does this by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis) and release it into the bloodstream, providing quick energy for a “fight or flight” response.

The human body is designed to constantly return to its equilibrium, or ideal state, known as homeostasis.

This is done with the help of hormones present in the body’s endocrine system, which regulates the functioning of the body to bring it back to its original, balanced state.

How meal timings affect sleep quality

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:41:00 +0000

Evidence from a John Hopkins study suggests that your brain is as active when asleep as it is when awake. So what really is going on when you get some shut-eye?

Highlights

The quantity and quality of sleep vary based on what meals you consume and when you consume them,
When people are more tired during the day, they end up eating more throughout the day, which adds to their weight over time,
Food consumed closer to the sleeping period, such as dinner and a late-night snack, have been known to negatively impact sleep quality.

While the research is in the preliminary stages and sleep continues to remain a mystery, studies show that sleep re-energizes the body’s cells, supports learning and memory, and clears waste from the brain. It even plays a key role in regulating mood, appetite, and libido. One of the ways that the quantity and the quality of sleep varies is through what meals you consume and when you consume them. A study published in 2012 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that when people are more tired during the day, they end up eating more, which adds to their weight over time.

Does Serotonin play a leading role in metabolism?

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:48:00 +0000

Serotonin, known as one of the happy hormones, plays an important role in regulating mood, digestion, appetite, sleep, learning ability, and memory. This mood-stabilizing hormone also functions as a neurotransmitter in the nervous system, transmitting signals from one area of the brain to another. If the brain produces too much serotonin, it could lead to excessive nerve cell activity. Too little serotonin, on the other hand, can lead to depression and anxiety.