Barriers are meant to keep harmful stuff out. But if you keep everything out, you die. That’s the one liner. Read on for the extended version. Your cells need nutrients, oxygen, signalling molecules, electrical signals to function properly. It needs to get rid of metabolic byproducts, lactate and carbon dioxide. It needs to send out […]
Month: July 2020
Using Social Media
As opposed to letting social media use you. We’re all here on social media for fun mainly. If you’re on here for work, my sincere condolences. This is about using it to try and make your life better. That doesn’t mean making money. Though, it might take on that role for some people, and that’s […]
Using a Glucometer, sensibly
If you’re a diabetic, your Glucometer could be your best friend. *Could be*. But instead of creating a healthy relationship with what could be the best tool in your arsenal against this slow killer, you banish it to a dusty cupboard. You waste time, money and your life, literally, because you can’t be bothered to […]
Mitochondrial health and how to train for it
The link below is what triggered the following post. Excellent article that gives you a great overview about mitochondria. Definitely worth reading. My post is about how to use exercise for mitochondrial health. The Mitochondria: Key to Health and Longevity Mitochondria are structures inside the cell that “burn” fuel and release energy in the form […]
Side to side pendulum swings with clubs.
I do not know the traditional Tamil name of this exercise. It is seen more commonly in the Karalakattai practice of the South than in the jori/meel practice of the North. That may be, because both of these practices differ in application. The Kalaris of the South are accessible to all ages and people of […]
Carpe Diem
From Sudhakaran Jeevan ‘s post. Here’s an example of “Carpe Diem” The doctor in the story isn’t me, btw. I loved it because, it demonstrates what people are capable of, if, they shake away fear and uncertainty. This usually needs a pretty severe shock. Something that will shake you out of your comfortable, boring, predictable, […]
Breath and resistance training
Breath does more than giving you oxygen and taking away carbon dioxide. In this post, I’d like to talk about how breath affects movement.And for that, you need to know about the muscles that are used to breath. The prime mover of breath, should be, ideally, the diaphragm. This is a layer of muscle that […]
The two meal a day plan.
This is what I’m currently followingBreakfast at 8amDinner at 4pm If I do feel hungry before bed, i might eat just a single fruit. But that happens only once in two weeks or so Bedtime by 9pm Pros– no calorie counting– breakfast can include some cheat type foods, usually things like bread/cakes/sugary years that I […]
Meal timing. 3 meals a day.
This is a short, to the point post about timing your meals. Have a look and adapt to your requirements 3 meals a day is what most people think they’re doing.In reality, they’re also snacking in between. So they end up on a 4 or 5 meal a day plan. Breakfast at 7amLunch at 2pmDinner […]
“Natural”
There was a comment on my earlier Blog Post about using Indian clubs. The comment was about exercise having to be natural. The claim was that all the exercise we need should be incorporated into our day to day life. I agree with the sentiment in principle. I do have a soft corner for that […]